Panasonic DMCTZ30EB Operating Guide

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode] 
 
• How to select a scene (
 
• Using flash in Scene Modes (
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[Sunset]
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.
 
[High Sens.]
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/
SET].
 
[Glass 
Through]
Most suitable for taking pictures such as a landscapes through the 
transparent glass of a train/vehicle or building.
Notes
 
• If there are stains such as dust or a reflection on the glass, the camera may 
focus on the glass instead of a subject.
 
• The colour of pictures may appear unnatural due to the colour of the glass. 
(You may be able to reproduce the appropriate colour by adjusting the White 
Balance.)
 
[Underwater]
Takes pictures with natural colours suitable for an underwater scene.
Tips
 
• For fast moving subjects, align with the AF area and press   (AF Lock).
(Press   again to release.)
[AF Lock]
(focus fixed)
AF area
 
• If the zoom is operated after AF Lock is set, the AF Lock setting will be 
cancelled and must be set again.
 
• AF Lock cannot be set if [AF Mode] is set to 
.
About [White Balance]
 
• You can adjust colours according to your preference by using the “White 
Balance fine adjustment” (
Notes
 
• Always use marine case (optional).
 
• Positioning is not possible underwater, because the GPS signals cannot 
reach the camera. 
DMC-TZ30
 
DMC-TZ31
 
• When there are many underwater objects, set the flash to  .