Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts4 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Recording
Using the [Rec] Menu
For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P46.
Applicable modes: 
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of  the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
Note
•
The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.  (P202)
[Aspect Ratio]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ X ] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV
[ Y ] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera
[ W ] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[] Square aspect ratio 
						

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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.
Note
•
If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.•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  P64 .
•Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
[Picture Size]
[Aspect Ratio]: [ X] [Aspect Ratio]: [ Y]
SettingsPicture SizeSettingsPicture Size
[12M] 4000k3000 [10.5M] 4000k2672
[8M ]
¢3264k 2448 [7M ]¢3264k2176
[5M ] 2560k1920 [4.5M ]
¢2560k1712
[3M ]
¢2048k 1536 [2.5M ]¢2048k1360
[2M ]
¢1600k 1200 [0.3M ]¢640k424
[0.3M ] 640k480
[Aspect Ratio]: [ W] [Aspect Ratio]: [ ]
SettingsPicture SizeSettingsPicture Size
[9M] 4000k2248 [9M] 2992k2992
[6M ]
¢3264k 1840 [6M ]¢2448k2448
[3.5M ]
¢2560k 1440 [3.5M ]¢1920k1920
[2M ]
¢1920k 1080 [2.5M ]¢1536k1536
[0.2M ]
¢640 k360 [0.2M ]¢480k480 
						

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.Note
•
The setting is fixed to [ ›] in [Handheld Night Shot] or [High Sens.] in Scene Mode.•The following icons are displayed during the 3D recording.
[Quality]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ A ]
([Fine]) When giving priority to the picture quality
[ › ]
([Standard]) When using the standard picture quality and increasing the 
number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number 
of pixels
[ ] ([3D+Fine]):Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.
[ ] ([3D+Standard]):Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera 
detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO 
sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the 
scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
•
The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously 
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to  P66.•You cannot select [AUTO] or [ ] in Manual Exposure Mode.•The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions.–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]–When recording motion pictures
[Sensitivity]
SettingsDescription of settings
[AUTO] The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness.
•Maximum [400] (With the flash on [1600])
[]
([i.ISO]) The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject 
and the brightness.
•Maximum [1600]
[100]
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
[200]
[400]
[800]
[1600]
[100]
[1600]
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
Jitter of the subject Increased Less 
						

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Applicable modes: 
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white, which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Note
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Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary 
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
•The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White 
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.–In [Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food] or [Sunset] in 
Scene Mode
[White Balance]
SettingsDescription of settings
[AWB]
([Auto White Balance]) Automatic adjustment
[ V ]
([Daylight]) When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[ Ð ]
([Cloudy]) When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[ î ]
([Shade]) When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[ Ñ ]
([Incandescent]) When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[ Ò ]
([White Set]) Value set by using [
Ó]
[ Ó ]
([White Set Setting]) Set manually 
						

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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish 
or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sour ces are being used or 
there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. 
In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin color temperature
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the 
frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too 
dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate 
brightness.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting the White Balance manually 
						

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You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the White Balance.
•
Fine adjustment is possible only when the White Balance is set to [V]/[Ð ]/[î ]/[Ñ ]/[Ò ].
1Select the White Balance to finely adjust and then press [DISP.] to display 
[WB Adjust.].
2Press 2/1 to adjust the White Balance.
•
Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.
3Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
Note
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The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The White Balance fine adjustment level in [ Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the White 
Balance using [ Ó].
•In the [Beach & Snorkeling] or [Underwater] Mode, the White Balance is fixed at [AWB], but it 
can be finely adjusted.
•White Balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B&W] and [SEPIA] in [Color Mode].
Finely adjusting the White Balance
2 [Red]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1 [Blue]: Press when the hue is reddish. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
¢1[Ø] will be used during recording motion pictures or using [Time Lapse Shot].
¢ 2[Ø] will be used during recording motion pictures.
Note
•The focus setting is fixed to [ Ø] in Miniature Effect Mode.•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].•It is not possible to set [ š] in the following cases.–[Underwater]–In [Panorama Shot], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot] and [Food] in Scene Mode.•It cannot be set to [ ] in the following conditions.–In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode–In [B&W] or [SEPIA] in [Color Mode]
[AF Mode]
SettingsDescription of settings
[š ]
([Face Detection])
The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max. 
15 areas)
The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face 
no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
[]
([AF Tracking])¢1Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep 
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic Tracking)
[]
([23-Area])¢2
Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is 
effective when the subject is not  in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
[Ø ]
([1-Area])
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
center of the screen.
[Ù ]
([Spot])¢2The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. 
						

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∫About [ š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects 
the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green 
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Note
•
Under certain picture-taking conditions, including the following cases, the face detection 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ] 
([ Ø ] while motion pictures are taken).
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking–When Digital Zoom is used–Taking pictures underwater•If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to 
something other than [ š].
∫Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press  4 
to lock onto the subject.
A AF tracking frame•AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognized, and 
focus will automatically adjust continuously followi ng the subject’s 
movement (Dynamic tracking).
•AF tracking is canceled when  4 is pressed again.
Note
•Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject–When jitter is occurring–When using the zoom–Taking picture underwater•When the lock fails, the AF tracking frame will turn red and then disappear. Press 4 again.•The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [ Ø] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not 
working.
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Applicable modes: 
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and 
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you 
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
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The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•It does not operate during AF tracking.•[Quick AF] cannot be set when in [Night Portrai t], [Night Scenery] and [Handheld Night Shot] in 
Scene Mode.
•Refer to P86  for details.
Applicable modes: 
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject,  to bring the image close to real life.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
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[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.•Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [100] if the 
picture is taken with [i.Exposure] set to valid.
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
[Quick AF]
[Face Recog.]
[i.Exposure]