Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lz8 Operating Instructions

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Advanced-Shooting
To change mode
Press [MENU/SET], select mode with e/r 
and press [MENU/SET] again.
You can move to the recording menu or 
SETUP menu. Select [A/S/M] icon with w 
and select [
] (Recording menu) or [ ] 
(SETUP menu) with r.
   
Aperture-priority AE setting value
Aperture value 
setting (with 1/3 EV 
step)Shutter speed 
setting (sec.)
F3.5, F3.3  8 to 1/1000
F5.0, F4.5, F4.0 8 to 1/1300
F7.1, F6.3, F5.6 8 to 1/1600
F8.0 8 to 1/2000
Shutter-priority AE setting value
Shutter speed 
setting value (sec.) 
(with 1/3 EV step)Aperture value 
setting
8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 
2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 1/1.3, 
1/1.6, 1/2, 1/2.5, 
1/3.2, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 
1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 
1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 
1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 
1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 
1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 
1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 
1/640, 1/800, 1/1000F3.3 to F8.0
1/1300 F4.0 to F8.0
1/1600 F5.6 to F8.0
1/2000 F8.0
Manual exposure setting value
Aperture value 
setting (with 1/3 EV 
step)Shutter speed 
setting (sec.) (with 
1/3 EV step)
F3.3 to F3.5 60 to 1/1000
F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300
F5.6 to F7.1 60 to 1/1600
F8.0 60 to 1/2000 ■
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Each setting value is the one shown at 
the end of Zoom W. Depending on the 
zoom position, some values cannot be 
selected.
The LCD brightness may differ from 
the brightness for actual pictures taken. 
Playback and confi rm.
If optimum exposure cannot be achieved, 
the aperture value and shutter speed 
value turn to red.
Using tripod is recommended when the 
shutter speed is slow.
When shutter-priority AE is set, you 
cannot make the following settings.
Flash: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction
Intelligent ISO
When manual exposure is set, you 
cannot make the following settings.
Flash: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction
Intelligent ISO
Compensating exposure 
( P48 )
If you set the ISO sensitivity to [AUTO] 
while manual exposure mode, the 
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							52VQT1L86
Advanced-Shooting
   
Taking Pictures of People, Scenery, etc. Expressively 
( Advanced Scene Mode)
Set the recording/playback switch to 
REC 
[] side. ( P18 )You can take pictures of people, scenery, 
sports and night portrait more effectively 
according to recording environment.
Turn the mode dial to match [T], 
[
V], [U], or [].
SELECT SET NORMAL
PORTRAIT
Screen shown is the example of selecting 
[T].
TPORTRAIT mode
VSCENERY mode
USPORTS mode
NIGHT PORTRAIT mode
Select advanced scene with e/r 
and press [MENU/SET].
SELECT SET
CREATIVE
PORTRAIT
Press [MENU/SET] again to change 
advanced scene.
When you press [MENU/SET] to display 
the menu screen, then you can move to 
the REC mode menu or SETUP menu. 
Select [A SCN] icon with w and select 
[
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menu) with r.
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When you press [DISPLAY] while the 
advanced scene is selected in step 2, the 
explanation for the selected scene mode 
is displayed. (Press again to return to the 
advanced scene mode menu.)
INFORMATION
SET CANCEL 
CREATIVE PORTRAIT
Aperture can be changed in
normal portrait mode allowing
defocusing of the
background.
The following cannot be set in advanced 
scene mode.
[INTELLIGENT ISO]
[SENSITIVITY]
[METERING MODE]
[COLOR EFFECT]
[PICT.ADJ.]
[MIN. SHTR SPEED]
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PORTRAIT mode
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a 
healthier appearance.
  NORMAL PORTRAIT
Improves the skin tone of subjects with 
the background defocused.
  SOFT SKIN
Skin surface of subjects is expressed 
smoothly.
  OUTDOOR PORTRAIT
Prevents faces from becoming dark 
outdoors in the daytime.
  INDOOR PORTRAIT
The optimum ISO sensitivity is set to prevent 
subjects from blurring when recording indoors.
  CREATIVE PORTRAIT
Background blurring level can be changed 
by changing the aperture value. (See 
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							53VQT1L86
Advanced-Shooting
Recording technique
Place the zoom position to T side (Tele) 
as closely as possible and record moving 
close to the subject.
ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO 100]. 
(However, when selecting INDOOR 
PORTRAIT,  [ISO MAX400] of intelligent 
ISO is set.)
[ 
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as default setting.
White balance cannot be adjusted when 
[OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] or [INDOOR 
PORTRAIT] is set.
If some objects in skin color exist besides 
faces when [SOFT SKIN] is set, the 
similar effect is produced. However, 
clarity of effect may vary depending on 
brightness.
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SCENERY mode
Taking pictures of widespread scenery.
 
NORMAL SCENERY
The focus adjusts onto far away subjects 
as a priority.
  NATURE
The best setting for shooting natural 
scenery.
  ARCHITECTURE
You can take sharp pictures of 
architecture with this setting. The guide 
lines are displayed. 
  CREATIVE SCENERY
The shutter speed can be changed 
with the same setting in [NORMAL 
SCENERY]. (See 
 P50  Shutter-priority AE)
The camera can focus between 5 m 
(16.41 feet) and Z. 
The fl ash setting is fi xed to [
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FLASH OFF.
AF assist lamp setting is disabled.
The white balance cannot be adjusted. ■
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U  SPORTS mode
Set here when you want to take pictures of 
sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
  NORMAL SPORTS
Controls the ISO sensitivity while stopping 
movement with a high shutter speed.
  OUTDOOR SPORTS
Fast shutter speed for stopping movement 
when taking photographs outdoors in 
good weather.
  INDOOR SPORTS
Increases the ISO sensitivity and 
increases the shutter speed to prevent 
blurring for indoor photography.
  CREATIVE SPORTS
The shutter speed can be changed with 
the same setting in [NORMAL SPORTS]. 
(See 
 P50  Shutter-priority AE)
This mode is suitable for taking pictures 
of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.41 
feet) or more.
INTELLIGENT ISO operates for 
all settings. (except for CREATIVE 
SPORTS) 
White balance cannot be adjusted when 
[OUTDOOR SPORTS] or [INDOOR 
SPORTS] is set.
Digital zoom cannot be used except for 
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( P52 )
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							54VQT1L86
Advanced-Shooting
  NIGHT PORTRAIT mode
This allows you to take pictures of a 
person and the background with near real-
life brightness.
  NIGHT PORTRAIT
This function is suitable for taking pictures 
of a person in dark places.
  NIGHT SCENERY
Night scenery is vividly photographed with 
maximum of 8 seconds slow shutter.
  ILLUMINATIONS
Illuminations are photographed beautifully.
  CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY
The aperture value can be changed with 
the same setting in [NIGHT SCENERY]. 
(See 
 P50  Aperture-priority AE)
Recording technique
We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer for taking pictures.
In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], we recommend 
rotating the zoom lever to W (Wide) 
and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking a picture. Keep 
the subject still for about 1 second after 
taking the picture.
The range in which the focus is adjusted 
is: 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]: 1.2 m (3.94 feet) 
to 5 m (16.41 feet) 
other settings: 5 m (16.41 feet) to Z
For details about available fl ash range, 
see 
 P44 .
The shutter may remain closed (max. 
about 8 sec.) after taking the picture 
because of signal processing. This is not 
a malfunction.
Noise may become noticeable when 
taking pictures in dark places.
The fl ash ([
 Slow sync./Red-eye 
reduction] fi xed) can be set for settings 
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becomes as follows:
Max. 8 seconds:
When optical image stabilizer is [OFF]
When optical image stabilizer is 
[MODE1] or [MODE2] and the camera 
determines that there is little jitter
Max. 1/8 second:
Other cases than the case listed above.
[CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] is 
selected, [SENSITIVITY] is fi xed to 
[ISO100].
When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, 
the initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ 
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(face detection).
You cannot set the white balance. •
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							55VQT1L86
Advanced-Shooting
Set the recording/playback switch to 
[] ( P18 ).
When you select a scene mode to match 
the subject and recording situation, the 
camera sets the optimal exposure and hue 
to obtain the desired picture.
Refer to 
 P56  to  60  for details about the 
modes.
 Turn the mode dial to match 
[SCN].
   
If you set [SCENE MENU] in SETUP 
menu to [OFF], the previous scene mode 
is set.
Press e/r/w/q to select the 
scene mode.
DISPLAYçBABY1
SCENE MODE
SELECT SET
Press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET], q and then perform 
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Scene mode help [ INFORMATION]
To see explanations about the scene 
modes, press [DISPLAY] while a scene 
mode is selected in step 2. Press again 
to return to the scene mode menu.
INFORMATION
SETCANCEL 
BABY1
Suitable for taking pictures
of your baby. 
Age can be displayed 
with pictures if you set 
the birthday.
Refer to  P45  for the shutter speed.
Flash settings return to the factory 
settings when you change the scene 
mode despite it remains still even if the 
camera is turned off.
The color of the picture may seem 
strange if you use a scene mode that is 
unsuitable for the shot.
When you press [MENU/SET] to display 
the menu screen, then you can move to 
the REC mode menu, SETUP menu, etc. 
Select [
] icon with w and select [] 
(REC mode menu) or [ ] (SETUP menu) 
with r. Next, press q. (Recording menus 
that can be set depend on the scenes.)
The following cannot be set in scene 
mode.
[INTELLIGENT ISO]
[SENSITIVITY]
[METERING MODE]
[COLOR EFFECT]
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							56VQT1L86
Advanced-Shooting
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Food mode
Use to take pictures of food in restaurants, 
irrespective of the lighting, so that the 
natural colors of the subject come out.
Focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide) / 
1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to Z.
You cannot change the white balance 
setting.
a  Party mode
Use to take pictures at wedding receptions, 
indoor parties, etc. Both the people and 
the background can be shot with natural 
brightness.
Technique for Party mode
Use the fl ash.
Use a tripod and the self-timer for best 
results.
Rotate the zoom lever to Wide (1 ×), 
about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject.
The fl ash setting can be set to Forced 
ON/Red-eye reduction [] or Slow 
sync./Red-eye reduction [].
You cannot change the white balance 
setting.
The initial setting for the AF mode is 
[ 
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g  Candle light mode
Use to get the most from the mood created 
by candlelight.
Technique for Candle light mode
Don’t use the fl ash.
Use a tripod and the self-timer for best 
results.
The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) 
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ON/Red-eye reduction [
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sync./Red-eye reduction [].
You cannot change the white balance 
setting.
The initial setting for the AF mode is 
[ 
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  Self portrait mode
For taking pictures of yourself easily.
Technique for self portrait mode
Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus. The self-timer indicator lights up 
when you are brought into focus. Making 
sure you hold the camera still, press the 
shutter button fully to take the picture.
The subject is not focused when the 
self-timer indicator is blinking. Make sure 
to press the shutter button halfway again 
to focus.
The recorded picture automatically 
appears on the LCD monitor for 
reviewing (for 10 seconds).
If the picture is blurry due to the slow 
shutter speed, we recommend using the 
2 second self-timer 
( P47 ).
The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 
feet) to 70 cm (2.29 feet) (Wide).
When you select [SELF PORTRAIT], 
the zoom magnifi cation is automatically 
moved to Wide.
The self-timer can only be set to [OFF] 
or [2 SEC.]. If it is set to 2 seconds, this 
setting will remain until the camera is 
turned off, the scene mode is changed or 
the camera is switched to the playback 
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							57VQT1L86
Advanced-Shooting
The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
Optical image stabilizer is fi xed to 
[MODE2].
The initial setting for the AF mode is 
[ 
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  Sunset mode
Use to take pictures of the sunset. Sunset 
color can be reproduced vividly.
The fl ash setting is fi xed to Forced 
FLASH OFF [
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The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100].
You cannot change the white balance setting.
 
 
 
Baby mode 1
Baby mode 2
Adjusts the exposure and tone to bring 
out the healthy color of your baby’s skin. 
The fl ash will be weaker than normal if you 
choose to use it.
You can set two different birthdays and 
names by using [BABY1] and [BABY2].
You can display the set items when 
playing back the pictures and stamp 
them on the recorded pictures with [TEXT 
STAMP] 
( P88 ).You can also use the [PHOTOfunSTUDIO 
-viewer-] software on the included CD-
ROM to print your baby’s age. (For 
details, refer to the separate operating 
instructions (PDF fi le) of the software.)
 
 
Age and name display setting
1BABY1
SET
SELECT 
AGE
NAMEOFF
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press q.
Select [SET] using e/r and press 
[MENU/SET].
When setting [Age]:
Select year / month / day using w/q and 
set them using e/r.
Setting [NAME]: Enter the name (Refer 
to 
 P86  for details on text entry)
Press [MENU/SET]
[AGE] and [NAME] is automatically set 
to [ON] and displayed on the screen 
when age and name is set. To change 
display/none, select [ON] or [OFF] in 
[AGE] or [NAME] in step 1 above, and 
press [MENU/SET].
If [ON] is selected when name or 
age is not set, the setup screen is 
automatically displayed.
If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF], the 
age or name will not be displayed.
The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) 
(Wide) / 1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to Z.
Sensitivity will be the same as when you 
have set ISO limit in intelligent ISO to 
[ISO MAX400].
If you turn on the camera in [BABY1] / 
[BABY2], age will be displayed for about 
5 seconds.
Actual age displays depend on the 
[LANGUAGE] setting.
If the age is not properly displayed, check 
the clock and birthday settings.
The birthday setting can be reset with 
[RESET]. 
( P23 )The digital zoom cannot be used.
The initial setting for the AF mode is 
[ 
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							58VQT1L86
Advanced-Shooting
   
 
Pet mode
Suitable for taking pictures of your pet.
This allows you to set the birthday (age) and 
name of your pet. For details on how to set 
age and birthday, see [BABY1]/[BABY2].
Sensitivity will be the same as when you 
have set ISO limit in Intelligent ISO to 
[ISO MAX 800].
The AF assist lamp is changed to [OFF].
The AF mode is changed to [1-AREA].
Refer to [BABY] for more details.
  High sensitivity mode
The ISO sensitivity automatically switches 
to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] when 
taking pictures.
Setting the aspect ratio and a picture 
size
HIGH SENS.
SET CANCEL A
PICTURE SIZE
SELECT 
Select [h 3M], [i 2.5M] or [j 
2M] using e/r and press [MENU/SET].
The resolution of the recorded picture 
decreases signifi cantly because of high 
sensitivity processing. This is not a 
malfunction.
This mode is suitable when you print 4˝ × 
6˝/10 × 15 cm images.
Focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide) / 
1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to Z.
The fl ash setting can be set to AUTO 
[
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The quality setting is fi xed to [H].The following function cannot be activated.Extended optical zoom
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  Beach mode
Prevents underexposure of the subject 
under strong sunlight to allow you to take 
pictures on a beach.
Do not touch the camera with wet hands.
Sand or seawater may cause the camera 
to malfunction. Make sure that sand or 
seawater does not come in touch with 
the camera, particularly its lens, fl ash or 
terminals.
Problems caused by sand or seawater 
are not covered by the product warranty.
You cannot change the white balance setting.The initial setting for the AF mode is 
[  ] (face detection).
d  Starry sky mode
Take clear pictures of the night sky or 
other dark subjects.
Setting the shutter speed
Choose a shutter speed; 15, 30, or 60 seconds.Press e/r to select the shutter speed, 
then press [MENU/SET].
15 SEC.
30 SEC.
60 SEC. STARRY SKY
SET CANCEL A
SHUTTER SPEED
SELECT 
To change the shutter speed, press 
[MENU/SET], then select [STARRY SKY] 
again with q.
The shutter speed can also be changed 
in quick setting 
( P67 ).
Take a picture.
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							59VQT1L86
Advanced-Shooting
The countdown screen appears. Do not 
move the camera. [PLEASE WAIT...] 
appears for the number of seconds 
you chose for shutter speed after the 
countdown. This is to process the signals.
To cancel the shot, press [MENU/SET] 
while the countdown screen is displayed.
Technique for Starry sky mode
The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 
seconds, so use a tripod and the self-
timer for best results.
The histogram is displayed in orange.
The Flash setting is fi xed to Forced 
FLASH OFF [
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The ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100].
The following functions cannot be used.
Exposure compensation
White balance adjustment
Stabilizer
Burst
Auto bracket
Z  Fireworks mode
Take beautiful pictures of fi reworks 
exploding in the night sky.
Technique for Fireworks mode
Shutter speed becomes slower so use a 
tripod.
This is most effective on subjects 10 m 
(32.8 feet) or more from the camera.
The shutter speed becomes:
When [OFF] is set on the optical image 
stabilizer function: 2 seconds
When optical image stabilizer [MODE1] or 
[MODE2] is on: 1/4th or 2 seconds (The 
shutter speed becomes 2 seconds when 
the camera determines that there is little 
jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
You can change shutter speed when 
exposure is compensated.
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The Flash setting is fi xed to Forced 
FLASH OFF [ ].
The settings on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100].
You cannot change the white balance 
setting.
b  Snow mode
Exposure and white balance are adjusted 
to make the white of the snow stand out.
You cannot change the white balance 
setting.
   
 
Aerial photo mode
Allows you to take pictures through an 
airplane window.
Technique for Aerial photo mode
Use this technique if it is diffi cult to focus 
when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the 
camera at something with high contrast, 
press the shutter button halfway to fi x the 
focus, then aim the camera at the subject 
and press the shutter button fully to take 
the picture.
Turn the camera off when taking off or 
landing.
When using the camera, follow all 
instructions from the cabin crew.
Focus range is 5 m (16.41 feet) to Z.
Be careful about the refl ection from the 
window.
The fl ash setting is fi xed to Forced 
FLASH OFF [
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The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
You cannot change the white balance 
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							60VQT1L86
Advanced-Shooting
   
 
High-speed burst mode
This is a convenient mode for shooting 
rapid movement or a decisive moment.
Burst speed: Approx.5 fps (DMC-LZ10)/
Approx.5.5 fps (DMC-LZ8)
Setting the aspect ratio and a picture size
HI-SPEED BURST
SET CANCEL A
PICTURE SIZE 
SELECT 
Select [h 2M], [i 2.5M] or [j 
2M] using e/r and press [MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button fully to take 
pictures.
Still pictures are taken continuously 
while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Number of recordable pictures
Built-in memory: Approx.25
Card: Approx.15 to 100 (max.)
The burst speed changes depending on 
the recording conditions.
The number of picture is limited 
depending on the recording conditions, 
the type of card, etc.
The number of picture taken in succession 
may increase right after formatting.
The fl ash setting is fi xed to Forced OFF 
[].
The quality setting is fi xed to [H].
The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) 
(Wide) / 1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to Z.
The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a 
second to 1/2000th of a second.
ISO sensitivity is automatically set 
between [ISO500] and [ISO800]. (ISO 
sensitivity is set higher as burst speed 
becomes faster)
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The recorded picture becomes slightly 
rougher. (Suitable for 4˝ × 6˝/10 × 15 cm 
printing.)
The following function cannot be used.
Extended optical zoom
Digital zoom
Auto bracket
Self-timer
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