Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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∫Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
¢[ ] is displayed.
•When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and 
brightness.
•When [ ], [ ] is set, [Red-Eye Removal] is enabled.
•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if...

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∫The available flash range (approximation)
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
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In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.•In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.
•If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the heat or 
lighting from the flash.
•Recording a subject from too close, or without sufficient flash will not provide the appropriate level of 
exposure, and may...

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes: 
1Press 2 [ë].
2Press 3/ 4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
•If you use the zoom, the lens barrel will be extended. This may cause the camera to tilt. We 
recommend fixing the camera on a tripod or other support.
•This function is not available in the following case:
–When recording motion pictures
SettingsDescription of settings
[]([10sec.]) Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
[] ([2sec.]) Picture is...

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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.
1Press 3 [ È] to display [Exposure 
Comp.].
•“EV” is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”, a unit indicating the amount of exposure.
The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
•When [Exposure Comp. Reset] in the [Setup] menu is set to [OFF], the current exposure value will be 
maintained...

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Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode: 
This mode allows you to add any of 15 types of effects before recording.
You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen.
1Press [MODE].
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Creative Control], and then press [MENU/
SET].
3Press 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a 
preview display...

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For details on how to select the “Creative Control Mode” settings, refer to P55.
¢These pictures are examples to show the effect.
This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.
This effect gives a faded image.
This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the overall image.
This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.
[Expressive]
[Retro]
[Old Days]
[High Key]
•If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, the effect may not be 
apparent...

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This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and 
enhances bright parts.
This effect creates a sepia image.
This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and 
white picture.
This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.
[Low Key]
[Sepia]
[Dynamic Monochrome]
[Impressive Art]
•If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, seams between 
pictures may become noticeable. 

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This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright 
parts.
This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.
This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy 
camera.
[High Dynamic]
[Cross Process]
Items that can be set
ColorGreen tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone
•Press 2/1  to select the color to enhance, and 
press [MENU/SET].
[Toy Effect]
Items that can be set
Color Orange emphasized Blue emphasized
•Press 2/1 to select the color tone ,...

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This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama.
This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel.
[Miniature Effect]
Items that can be set
Direction of the blur Horizontal/Vertical
•Press 2/1  to select the direction of the blur, and 
press [MENU/SET].
•Display of the recording screen will be  delayed more than usual and the 
screen will look as if frames are being dropped.
•No sound is recorded in motion pictures.•Approximately 1/10 of the time period...

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This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect.
This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness.
[Star Filter]
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the 
screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[One Point Color]
∫ Set the color to leave in
1Fit the color you want to leave in the 
frame at the center of the screen, and 
then press [MENU/SET].
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If you press  2, you will return to step 1.
2Check the color you have set, and...