Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts4 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure 
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket  d1EV
Note
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When setting Auto Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the Exposure...

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Recording Mode: 
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually 
(Manual Exposure Mode)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate 
the exposure.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Manual Exposure], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  3.
•Press [DISP.] to select between the aperture value setting and the shutter speed setting.
Press 2/1 to adjust, and then...

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Outdoor Pictures Using Specific Recording 
Modes
By setting the Recording Mode to [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ], pictures can be taken more 
effectively, matching conditions such as sports, snow, beach & snorkeling.Note
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Tone of the color of the image may change when picture is taken with unmatched usage.•The following cannot be set as the camera adjusts automatically.–[Sensitivity]/[i.Exposure]/[Min. Shtr Speed]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Mode]/[Red-Eye Removal]
Set here...

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This is optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach. Depth meter will 
automatically operate. It can be a rough indication of how deep you have gone 
underwater.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select [Beach & Snorkeling], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
∫ About the [Depth indicator]
Make sure to perform [Depth indicator] in [GPS/Sensor] menu to set the depth meter 
before you dive underwater.
1Press [MENU/SET].2Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press...

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Note
•Measured depth may not be accurate when pressure is applied to front or rear of this unit by 
pressing with your hands, etc. In such a case, it is recommended to perform [Depth indicator] 
again when you get back to the surface.
•The display may differ significantly dependi ng on the weather conditions (atmospheric 
pressure, air temperature), or seawater temperature.
•For more accurate depth measurements, we recommend that you perform [Depth indicator] 
before you dive...

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This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 12 m (40 feet) by the use of the 
marine case (DMW-MCFT3: optional).
¢ This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to “IP68”. It is possible to take 
pictures in 12 m (40 feet) depth for 60 minutes.
Press [MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select [Underwater], and then press [MENU/SET].
∫Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)
You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF  lock. This is useful if you want to take...

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Recording Mode: 
Record pictures that look like dioramas (Miniature 
Effect Mode)
By creating areas that are blurred and areas that are not, the picture will look like that of a 
miniature model. Motion pictures can also be recorded with diorama effects that appear to 
be played back in fast forward.
Press [MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select [Miniature Effect], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Note
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed mo re than usual and the screen will look as if...

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being 
Recorded
 (Scene Mode)
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.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select [Scene Mode], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Note
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Scene Mode] using  3/4/2/1, and 
then press...

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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve 
the appearance of the persons and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Press and hold down the zoom button 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 day, this mode enables the texture of 
their skin to appear even softer than with...

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Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and 
are combined to make a single panorama picture.
1Press  3/4  to select the recording direction and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2After confirming the recording direction, press [MENU/SET].
•A horizontal/vertical guide is displayed. 3Press the shutter button halfway to focus.4Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the camera in a 
small circle in the direction selected in Step...