Panasonic DMC-TZ3 User Guide
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Applications
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Taking pictures according to the
scene
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Using flash in scene modes (P.37)
Scene
Uses, functions
Tips, notes
Main fixed settings
PORTRAIT
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright
daylight conditions.
Stand as close as possible to object.
Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
SOFT SKIN
Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from
chest upwards).
Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness.
Stand as close as possible to object.
Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
SELF PORTRAIT
Take pictures of yourself.
Press shutter button halfway → self-timer indicator illuminates
→ press shutter button fully → review
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not correctly aligned)
To take pictures with audio (P.53)
(self-timer indicator illuminated during recording)
Focus: 30-70 cm (0.98-2.30 feet) (Max. W)
Do not use zoom (harder to focus).
(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)
2-second self-timer (P.35) recommended.
STABILIZER: MODE2
AF MODE:
9 areas
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.
ZOOM RESUME: OFF
SCENERY
Take clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
FLASH:
FORCED OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SPORTS
Take pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.
Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
SENSITIVITY: ISO LIMIT: ISO800
(Same as Intelligent ISO mode ‘
’ (P.46))
SLOW SHUTTER: Cannot be set
Digital zoom: Cannot be set
NIGHT
PORTRAIT
Take pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.
Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.
Shutter may remain closed for 1 second after taking picture.
Subject should not move for at least 1 second.
Use flash.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Stand 1.2-5 m (3.94-16.4 feet) (Max. W (wide-
angle), 1.5 m (4.92 feet) recommended) away.
CONT.AF: OFF
NIGHT SCENERY
Take clear pictures of night scenes.
Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.
Shutter may remain closed for up to 8 seconds after taking picture.
Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
Do not move for 8 seconds.
(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec)
Tripod, self-timer recommended
FLASH:
FORCED OFF
CONT.AF: OFF/AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
SLOW SHUTTER: Cannot be set
FOOD
Take natural-looking pictures of food.
Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
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PARTY
Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as
weddings.
Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
Zoom: Wide (W side)
Use flash.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.
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CANDLE LIGHT
Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room.
Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
Do not use flash.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.
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BABY
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Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.
To record age:
BIRTHDAY SET: Select ‘WITH AGE’, and press ‘MENU/SET’.
Select ‘BIRTHDAY SET.’.
Set birthday with ▲▼◄►, and press ‘MENU/SET’.
(‘BABY1’ and ‘BABY2’ can be set separately.)
Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.16 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
Age will be displayed for approx. 5 seconds after
setting this mode.
Age display format depends on LANGUAGE
setting.
SENSITIVITY: ISO LIMIT: ISO400
(Same as Intelligent ISO mode ‘
’ (P.46))
Digital zoom: Cannot be set