Panasonic DMCTZ82EB Operating Guide

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DVQP1246 

Functions for specific subjects and purposes

Recording mode: 
You can preset data such as recording start time and time lapse to take still pictures 

automatically. This setting is convenient for taking pictures at constant intervals for 

landscape scenes, observation of the gradual changes in animals/plants, and other 

applications. The pictures are recorded as a set of group pictures 

. When [Time 

Lapse Video] in the [Playback] menu is used, you can create a motion picture. 

(→293)

 •Complete the date and time settings in advance. 

(→42)

[Start Time] [Now]

Starts the recording by fully-pressing the shutter button.

[Start Time 

Set]

Set the time to start recording. Any time up to 23 hours 

59 minutes ahead can be set.

The recording interval and the number of pictures can be set.

   : Select the item (minute/second/number of pictures)

   : Setting

[MENU/SET]: Set

 •You can set the interval from 1 second to 99 minutes 59 seconds in 

1-second intervals.

 •You can set the number of pictures to be recorded from 1 picture to 9,999 

pictures.

 •Be sure to use an interval   setting that is longer than the exposure time 

(shutter speed)  . (Illustration below) 

If the interval   setting is shorter than the exposure time (shutter speed)   

(e.g. recording at night), it may cause the recording to skip.

 •The camera may not be able to record using the preset interval and number 

of pictures to be recorded under some recording conditions.