Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts3 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.
∫ Setting the recording direction
1Press  3/4  to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET].
•The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
2Take the picture.
•You can retake the picture by selecting [Retake].
3Press  3 to select [Next] and then press [MENU/SET].
•Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.
4Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or 
vertically so the transparent image overlaps.
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When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 and 4.
5Press  3/4  to select [Exit] and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
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The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•We recommend using a tripod. When it is dark, we recommend using the Self-timer for taking 
pictures.
•Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the CD-ROM (supplied).
This allows you to take pictures of a  person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ‹].)•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.•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 visible when you take pictures in dark places.
[Panorama Assist]
[Night Portrait] 
						

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This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.Note
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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.•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 visible when you take pictures in dark places.
This mode allows you to record multiple pict ures of night scenes at high speed, which are 
all combined to make a single picture. It will reduce the jitter and noise from the picture 
even when recording with the camera in your hand.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).
Note
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Take pictures in sequence and combine them into one picture.•Do not move the camera while recording pictures continuously.•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places or take pictures of moving 
subjects.
This mode allows you to take pictures of  food with a natural hue without being affected by 
the ambient light in restaurants etc.
Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Party Mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ Š] or [ ‹ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•It is recommended to take picture about 1.5 m (5 feet) away from the subject, after setting the 
zoom to full W (wide) by pressing [W] of the zoom button.
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle Light Mode
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This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
[Night Scenery]
[Handheld Night Shot]
[Food]
[Party]
[Candle Light] 
						

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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can select 
to have these appear at the time of play back, or have them stamped on the recorded 
image using [Text Stamp]  (P127).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4  to select [Age] or [Name] and then press  [MENU/SET].2Press  3/4  to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].3Enter the birthday or name.
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When the birthday or name is set, [Age] or [Name] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
4Press  4 to select [Exit] and then press [MENU/SET] to finish.
∫ To cancel [Age] and [Name]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
2.
Note
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The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the 
CD-ROM (supplied).
•If [Age] or [Name] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or 
name will not be displayed.
•Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name.
For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on  P73.
Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
[Baby1]/[Baby2]
Birthday:  2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
3 /4: Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Set.
Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on  P115.
[Pet]
[Sunset] 
						

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This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).
This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).
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Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
•The Burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of Burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type 
and/or status of the card used.
•The number of Burst recording pictures may increase when you use a card with fast writing 
speed or card is formatted.
Note
•The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatica lly adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make 
the shutter speed become high-speed.
•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat 
taking a picture.
[High Sens.]
[Hi-Speed Burst]
Maximum Burst speed approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
approx. 7 pictures/second (Image priority)
Number of recordable 
picturesapprox. 15 pictures (Built-in memory)
approx. 15 to 100 pictures¢ (Card)
¢  The maximum is 100. 
						

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Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still 
pictures in dark places.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).
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Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 5 pictures when the self-timer is used.
This mode allows you to take vivid pict ures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 sec.], [30 sec.] or [60 sec.].
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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.
∫ Technique for Starry Sky Mode
•The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend 
taking pictures with the self-timer.
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫ Technique for Fireworks Mode
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Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
•This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (33 feet) or more away.•The shutter speed is fixed to 1/4th of a second or 2 seconds.•You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.•The AF area is not displayed.
This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
∫ Technique for Aerial Photo Mode
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We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. 
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the 
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the 
picture.
[Flash Burst]
Number of recordable 
pictures max. 5 pictures
[Starry Sky]
[Fireworks]
[Aerial Photo] 
						

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Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. Note
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Face Detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around the edges of the screen.
Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.
You can use this mode to easily record pictur es in which bright and dark regions of the 
scene are expressed with suitable brightness w hen looking into the sun, at night, or in 
similar circumstances.
∫ Setting the effect
Note
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Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.•When it is dark, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•LCD screen noise may be more visible than during normal recording due to brightness 
compensation of the darker areas.
Record the image with a frame around it.
∫ Setting the frame
Select from 3 types of frames.
Note
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The color of the frame displayed on the screen and the color of the frame around the actual 
image may differ, but this is not a malfunction.
[Pin Hole]
[Film Grain]
[High Dynamic]
[ STD. ]: Natural color effect
[ ART ]: Eye-catching effect which emphasizes contrast and color
[
B&W]: Black and white effect
[Photo Frame] 
						

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[Rec] mode: 
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, two pictures 
selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture.
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will playback in 
2D).
Refer to  P144 for details about the playback method.
Press [MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select [3D Photo Mode], and then press [MENU/
SET].
•Description of recordin g method is displayed.
Press the shutter button once then pan 
the camera.
Move the camera horizontally straight 
from left to right while recording.
•A guide is displayed while recording.•Move the camera approximately 10 cm (0.33 feet) 
within approximately 4 seconds using the guide.
Note
•You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.•The 3D pictures are saved in MPO format (3D).•Zoom position is fixed to Wide.• The picture size is fixed to 2M (16:9).•The ISO sensitivity is automatica lly adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make 
the shutter speed become high-speed.
•Motion pictures cannot be recorded during 3D Photo Mode.•3D effect may not be achieved or the recorded picture may be warped with the 3D recording 
depending on the recording environment, such as in the following:
–When the subject is too dark/the brightness changes–When the subject is moving
∫ Technique for taking 3D pictures
–Take a picture of a subject that is not moving–Take a picture in a well-lit place, such as outdoors, etc.–Fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, then press the shutter 
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[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿
RecordingTaking a Picture with Face Recognition Function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically.  Even if the person is located towards the 
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
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The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition 
function.
In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered 
face¢ (if name has been set for the registered face)
In Playback Mode
–Display of name and age (if information has been registered)–Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition 
([Category Selection]  (P120) in [Filtering Play]).
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking 
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
Note
•During the Burst Mode, [Face Recog.] picture information can be attached to only the first 
picture.
•[Face Recog.] can be used in the following Scene Modes.–[Portrait]/[Soft Skin]/[Self Portrait]/[Scenery]/[Night Portrait]/[Party]/[Candle Light]/[Baby1]/
[Baby2]/[Pet]/[Sunset]/[High Sens.]/[Pin Hole]/[High Dynamic]/[Photo Frame]
•[Face Recog.] will find a face similar to the registered face, and does not guarantee secure 
recognition of a person.
•Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than 
regular Face Detection.
•This function is fixed to [OFF] while motion pictures are taken.•Even when Face Recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [Name] set 
to [OFF] will not be categorised by Face Recognition in [Category Selection] ([Filtering Play]).
•Even when Face Recognition information is changed (P82) , Face Recognition 
information for the pictures already taken will not be changed.
For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be 
categorised by Face Recognition in [Category Selection] ([Filtering Play])
•To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in 
[Face Rec Edit]  (P137).
[Face Recog.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
[Face Recog.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
KEN 
						

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You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 
pictures/registration)
Face Settings
∫ Point of recording when registering the face images
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Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the outline 
of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered with the hair 
when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when registering. 
(Flash will not flash during registration.)
(Good example for  registering)
∫ When it is not recognising during recording
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Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or 
angles.  (P80)
•Additionally register at the location of recording.•When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.•Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize faces correctly even for 
registered faces, depending on the facial expression and environment. 
						

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Select [Face Recog.] on the [Rec] Mode menu and then press [MENU/
SET].  (P44)
Press  3
/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the Face Recognition frame that is not 
registered, and then press [MENU/SET].
•[New] will not display if there are 6 people already registered. Delete a person already 
registered to register a new person.
Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be registered.•When [DISP.] is pressed, an explanation appears for taking face images.•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
Registering face image of new person