Panasonic DMC-FT4/DMC-TS4 VQT4E30 F0212MG0 User Manual

Page of 205
- 85 -
Recording
Recording Mode: 
Taking 3D pictures
 (3D Photo Mode)
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, two pictures 
selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture.
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. (This unit will play back in 
2D)
Refer to 
 for details about the playback method.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [3D Photo Mode], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Description of recording method is displayed. To exit, press [MENU/SET].
Start the recording and then slide the 
camera horizontally straight from left to 
right.
A guide is displayed while recording.
Move the camera approximately 10 cm (0.33 feet) 
within approximately 4 seconds using the guide.
Note
You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.
The 3D pictures are saved in MPO format (3D).
Zoom position is fixed to Wide.
The picture size is fixed to 2M (16:9).
The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make 
the shutter speed become high-speed.
Motion pictures cannot be recorded during 3D Photo Mode.
Recording may not be possible depending on the recording conditions for the following cases. 
You may not get a 3D effect or the picture may be warped even if it was possible to record.
When the subject is too dark/bright
When the brightness of the subject changes
When the subject is moving
Not enough contrast
∫ Technique for taking 3D pictures
Take a picture of a subject that is not moving
Take a picture in a well-lit place, such as outdoors, etc.
Fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, then press the shutter 
button fully and move the camera
When you start recording with the subject slightly to the right of the centre, the subject will 
be close to the centre in the final picture