Panasonic DMCTZ35EP Operating Guide

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VQT4P25
Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
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 •For the setting procedures of the menu. 
[Histogram]
Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. 
if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are 
several bright areas in the picture (Guide). A peak 
in the centre represents correct brightness (correct 
exposure). This can be used as a reference for 
exposure correction, etc.
(Example)
Dark ← OK → Bright
 
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
 
When the histogram is not the same as that of the recorded picture under the 
following conditions, histogram will be displayed in orange.
 •When manual exposure assist indicates settings other than 0 EV in [Manual 
Exposure] mode or during Exposure Compensation
 •When the flash fires
 •Dark locations
 
The histogram displayed during recording is only a reference.
 
The histogram displayed during recording and that displayed during playback may be 
different.
 
The histogram is different from those displayed using the image editing software of a 
computer.
 
The histogram will not be displayed in the following cases.
 •[Intelligent Auto] Mode
 •Playback Zoom
 •During motion picture recording
 •Multi Playback
 •When the HDMI mini cable is connected
[Video Rec Area]
Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording.
 
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
 
Recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a Guideline.
 
When using Extra optical zoom, the recordable area may not always be displayed for 
certain zoom ratios.
 
This setting is not displayed with [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
[Zoom Resume]
Remember the zoom position when turning the camera off.
 
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]