Panasonic DMC-TZ3 User Manual

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Applications
(Record)

4

Flash

 Do not cover with hand. Do not 

look at from close range (few cm).

 Do not bring objects close (heat 

and light may damage object).

SELECT

SET

FORCED FLASH ON
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
FORCED OFF

AUTO/RED-EYE

FLASH

AUTO

Displayed for approx. 5 sec.

 Can also be selected with 

►.

AUTO

Normal use

 Automatic  ON/OFF

AUTO/RED-EYE reduction

Taking pictures of subjects in 
dark places

 Automatic  ON/OFF
 Reduces  red-eye

FORCED FLASH ON

Taking pictures with backlight 
or under bright lighting (e.g. 
fluorescent)

 Always  on

FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction

(For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes only 
(P.42))

 Always  on
 Reduces  red-eye

SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction

Taking pictures of subjects 
against a nightscape (tripod 
recommended)

 Automatic  ON/OFF
 Reduces  red-eye
 Slows shutter speed to take brighter pictures

FORCED OFF

Places where flash use is 
prohibited

 Always  off

 Two flashes are emitted when using red-eye reduction. Do not move until the second 

flash is over. Effects may vary depending on the person.

 Shutter speeds are as follows:

 

, 

, 

, 

: 1/30-1/2000th

 

, 

: 1/8 (changed by SLOW SHUTTER setting (P.56)) -1/2000th