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Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)
Recording Mode:
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are
combined to make a single panorama picture.
This mode allows you to add any of 13 types of effects before recording.
1Press [MODE].
2Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select [Panorama Shot], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/ 4 to select the recording direction and then
press [MENU/SET].
4Press 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66166/w300_dmc-sz8_en_adv_om_d-60.png "Page 61
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Recording
Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)
Recording Mode:
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are
combined to make a single panorama picture.
This mode allows you to add any of 13 types of effects before recording.
1Press [MODE].
2Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select [Panorama Shot], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/ 4 to select the recording direction and then
press [MENU/SET].
4Press 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press...")
- 61 - Recording Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) Recording Mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama picture. This mode allows you to add any of 13 types of effects before recording. 1Press [MODE]. 2Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select [Panorama Shot], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 3/ 4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]. 4Press 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press...
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- 62 - Recording 7Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the camera in a small circle in the direction selected in Step 3. 8Press the shutter button once again to end the picture recording. •Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording. ∫Technique for Panorama Shot Mode Recording from left to right Trace a half-circle with the camera, taking about 4 seconds. • Move the camera at a constant speed. Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if...
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•The zoom position is fixed to Wide.•[Stabilizer] is fixed to [OFF].•The focus, White Balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a
result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture
may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness.
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] while an image effect is applied.
•When multiple pictures are combined to create a single panorama picture, the subject may...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66166/w300_dmc-sz8_en_adv_om_d-62.png "Page 63
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•The zoom position is fixed to Wide.•[Stabilizer] is fixed to [OFF].•The focus, White Balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a
result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture
may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness.
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] while an image effect is applied.
•When multiple pictures are combined to create a single panorama picture, the subject may...")
- 63 - Recording •The zoom position is fixed to Wide.•[Stabilizer] is fixed to [OFF].•The focus, White Balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness. •White Balance is fixed to [AWB] while an image effect is applied. •When multiple pictures are combined to create a single panorama picture, the subject may...
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Recording
Taking pictures that match the scene being
recorded
(Scene Mode)
Recording Mode:
You can select any of 15 types of Scene Modes according to the subject and scene.
1Press [MODE].
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Scene Mode], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode and then
press [MENU/SET].
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Scene Mode] using 3/4/ 2/1, and then
press [MENU/SET].
•The following cannot be set in Scene Mode as the camera adjusts...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66166/w300_dmc-sz8_en_adv_om_d-63.png "Page 64
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Recording
Taking pictures that match the scene being
recorded
(Scene Mode)
Recording Mode:
You can select any of 15 types of Scene Modes according to the subject and scene.
1Press [MODE].
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Scene Mode], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode and then
press [MENU/SET].
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Scene Mode] using 3/4/ 2/1, and then
press [MENU/SET].
•The following cannot be set in Scene Mode as the camera adjusts...")
- 64 - Recording Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) Recording Mode: You can select any of 15 types of Scene Modes according to the subject and scene. 1Press [MODE]. 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Scene Mode], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode and then press [MENU/SET]. •To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Scene Mode] using 3/4/ 2/1, and then press [MENU/SET]. •The following cannot be set in Scene Mode as the camera adjusts...
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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve
the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of
their skin to appear even softer than with [Portrait].
(It is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66166/w300_dmc-sz8_en_adv_om_d-64.png "Page 65
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Recording
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve
the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of
their skin to appear even softer than with [Portrait].
(It is...")
- 65 - Recording When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [Portrait]. (It is...
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Recording
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.
•Shutter speed may slow down up to 1/4 seconds.•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
•
We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66166/w300_dmc-sz8_en_adv_om_d-65.png "Page 66
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Recording
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.
•
Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.
•Shutter speed may slow down up to 1/4 seconds.•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
•
We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking...")
- 66 - Recording This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures. •Shutter speed may slow down up to 1/4 seconds.•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. • We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking...
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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion.
It is possible to set different birthdays for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can display those during
playback.
∫Birthday setting
1Press 3/4 to select [Age] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Enter the birthday.
•
When the birthday is set, [Age] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday has not been registered, the setting screen appears
automatically.
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Recording
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion.
It is possible to set different birthdays for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can display those during
playback.
∫Birthday setting
1Press 3/4 to select [Age] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Enter the birthday.
•
When the birthday is set, [Age] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday has not been registered, the setting screen appears
automatically.
4Press...")
- 67 - Recording This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. It is possible to set different birthdays for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can display those during playback. ∫Birthday setting 1Press 3/4 to select [Age] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Enter the birthday. • When the birthday is set, [Age] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday has not been registered, the setting screen appears automatically. 4Press...
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Recording
This mode allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 sec.], [30 sec.] or [60 sec.].
•
Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this
screen is displayed.
When countdown finishes, [Please wait...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter
speed for signal processing.
•The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66166/w300_dmc-sz8_en_adv_om_d-67.png "Page 68
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Recording
This mode allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 sec.], [30 sec.] or [60 sec.].
•
Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this
screen is displayed.
When countdown finishes, [Please wait...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter
speed for signal processing.
•The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod....")
- 68 - Recording This mode allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 sec.], [30 sec.] or [60 sec.]. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [Please wait...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing. •The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod....
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Using the [Rec] Menu
For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P37.
Applicable modes:
Set the number of pixels.
The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they
are printed onto large sheets.
¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
•In specific modes, Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not
displayed.
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Recording
Using the [Rec] Menu
For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P37.
Applicable modes:
Set the number of pixels.
The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they
are printed onto large sheets.
¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
•In specific modes, Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not
displayed.
For details regarding modes in which Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer to...")
- 69 - Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P37. Applicable modes: Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. •In specific modes, Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not displayed. For details regarding modes in which Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer to...
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Applicable modes:
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables
pictures to be taken even in dark places wi thout the resulting pictures coming out dark.
•
For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P52.•The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions.
–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst] is set to [ ]
[Sensitivity]
SettingsDescription of settings
[AUTO] The ISO sensitivity is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66166/w300_dmc-sz8_en_adv_om_d-69.png "Page 70
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Applicable modes:
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables
pictures to be taken even in dark places wi thout the resulting pictures coming out dark.
•
For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P52.•The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions.
–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst] is set to [ ]
[Sensitivity]
SettingsDescription of settings
[AUTO] The ISO sensitivity is...")
- 70 - Recording Applicable modes: This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places wi thout the resulting pictures coming out dark. • For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P52.•The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions. –When recording motion pictures–When [Burst] is set to [ ] [Sensitivity] SettingsDescription of settings [AUTO] The ISO sensitivity is...