Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs50 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menu
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You can perform settings such as tones, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size.
 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→61)
[Aspect Ratio]
 ■Recording mode: 
Set the aspect ratio of still pictures.
 ■Settings: [  ] / [  ] / [  ] / [  ]
 ●Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance.  (→297) ●Cannot be set in the following case: • [3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode
[Picture Size]
 ■Recording mode: 
Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded 
depends on this setting and on [Quality].
 ■Settings
[Aspect Ratio]4:33:216:9 1:1
[Picture Size] 12M
4000×300010.5M4000×26729M4000×22489M2992×29928M *3264×24487M *3264×21768M *3840×21606M *2448×24485M 2560×19204.5M *2560×17123.5M *2560×14403.5M *1920×19203M *2048×15362.5M *2048×13602M *1920×10802.5M *1536×15360.3M 640×4800.3M *640×4240.2M *640×3600.2M *480×480
* This setting is not available in [  ] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode).
Setting guide
Larger picture sizeSmaller picture size
Sharper Less detailed
Lower recording capacity Higher recording capacity    
						

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 ●Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions. ●Cannot be set in the following cases: • Scene Modes ([High Sens.], [3D Photo Mode])  • When [Quality] is set to [  ]
 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→61)
[Quality]
 ■Recording mode: 
Set the picture quality.
 ■Settings
[Fine]Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in 
JPEG file format.
[Standard]Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard 
picture quality.
[RAW+Fine]
Saves pictures in JPEG file format in addition to the 
RAW file format.*1[RAW+Standard]
[RAW]
Saves pictures in the RAW file format. *2
[3D+Fine]Simultaneously saves 3D still picture data (MPO) and 
pictures in JPEG file format. (Only when [3D Photo 
Mode] Scene Mode is set.)
[3D+Standard]
*
1  If you delete a RAW file from the camera,  the corresponding JPEG file is also deleted.*2  You cannot set the picture size. (The pictures are saved using the maximum recordable pixels for 
each image aspect ratio.)
 ■About RAW file
In RAW file format the data is saved without any picture processing by the camera.
You can use Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s “SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE” to save RAW 
file format pictures in file formats (JPEG, TIFF, etc.) that can be displayed on a PC, 
etc., and to perform advanced editing such as correcting the white balance of pictures 
recorded previously. Note, however, that the volume of picture data in a RAW file is 
larger.
Download “SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE” from website and install it on your 
computer to use. For details on how to download the software, etc., refer to  (→271).
 ●[Quality] is fixed to [  ] ([Standard]) in [High Sens.] Scene Mode. ●You cannot set to [  ], [  ], or [  ] in the following cases: • [Panorama Shot] Mode • Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot], [HDR]) • When the [Burst] setting is set to [  ] or [  ]    
						

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[Sensitivity]
 ■Recording mode: 
Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually.
We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.
 ■Settings:  [AUTO] / [  ] / [80] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [6400]
Setting guide
[Sensitivity] [80][6400]
Location
(recommended) Bright 
(outdoors) Dark
Shutter speed SlowFast
Interference LowHigh
Subject blur HighLow
 ●[AUTO] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject brightness. ●[  ] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject movem ent and 
brightness.
 ●The [Sensitivity] is automatically set in the following cases: • When recording motion pictures  • When [Burst] is set to [  ] ●The shutter speed is restricted as follows based on the [Sensitivity] setting.
[Sensitivity] Shutter speed (seconds)
AUTO / 
Automatically changes depending on the [Sensitivity] setting.
80/100/200/400 4 - 1/2000
800/1600 1 - 1/2000
3200/6400 1/4 - 1/2000
 ●Cannot select [  ] in [Shutter-Priority] Mode. ●Cannot select [AUTO] or [  ] in [Manual Exposure] Mode.    
						

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[ISO Limit Set]
 ■Recording mode: 
You can set the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [  ].
 ■Settings: [AUTO] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [6400]
 ●This function is disabled during motion picture recording.    
						

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[White Balance]
 ■Recording mode: 
Adjust the color depending on the light source to ensure natural color .
 ■Settings
AWB (automatic white balance)Automatic adjustment in accordance with the light source.
 (clear sky)Adjust to the color under a clear sky.
 (cloudy sky)
Adjust to the color under a cloudy sky.
 (shade) Adjust to the color in the shade.
 (Incandescent lighting)Adjust to the color under incandescent lights.
 (set mode)Using the preset White Balance.
 (set mode settings)
Adjust white balance manually.
 ●When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the coloring is adjusted in accordance 
with the light source. However, if the scene is too bright or too dark or if other extreme 
conditions apply, the pictures may appear reddish or bluish. The White Balance may 
not operate correctly if there is a multiple number of light sources.
 ●Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will 
vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [  ]. ●[White Balance] setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following cases: • Scene Modes ([Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], 
[Food], [Sunset], [Starry Sky])
 • Except when [Panorama Shot] Mode effect is [No Ef

fect]
 ●Even if the camera is turned off, the previously set White Balance value is 
remembered. (If the Scene Mode is changed, the White Balance setting returns 
automatically to [AWB].)    
						

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 ■White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB])
White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colors still do not appear as 
anticipated.
  Select the White Balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP .] button to display the 
[WB Adjust.] screen
  Turn the control ring or the control dial to the right if red is strong and to the left if blue 
is strong
 • You can also press   to make adjustments.  Press [MENU/SET] • Settings are remembered even if the camera is turned off. • Settings remain applied when using flash.
 ■Setting White Balance manually ([  ])
Take a picture of a white object under the target light source to adjust colors.
  Select [  ] and press [MENU/SET]  Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET]
White Balance is set to [  ]. • Even if the camera is turned off, the previously set White Balance value is  remembered.
 • It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjects are too bright or too dark. In this case, adjust the brightness and try to set the White Balance again.
 ■[AWB] operational range: 
10000K
9000K
8000K
7000K
6000K
5000K
4000K
3000K
2000K
Cloudy sky (rain)
Shade
Incandescent lighting
Sunset/sunrise
Candlelight Sunlight
White fluorescent lighting Blue sky
K=Kelvin Color Temperature    
						

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[AF Mode]
 ■Recording mode: 
For details (→89).
[Quick AF]
 ■Recording mode: 
The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even when the shutter 
button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption)
 ■Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
 ●Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max.  T, 
or if suddenly moving closer to subject.
 ●Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align. ●The function will turn [OFF] in the following cases:
Scene Modes ([Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Starry Sky], 
[High Speed Video])
 ●[Quick AF] will not work while AF Tracking is operating.
[Face Recog.]
 ■Recording mode: 
For details (→136).
[AF/AE Lock]
 ■Recording mode: 
For details (→100).    
						

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[Metering Mode]
 ■Recording mode: 
You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure.
 ■Settings
[Metering Mode] Brightness measurement position Conditions
[Multi Metering]Whole screen
Normal usage 
(produces balanced pictures)
[Center Weighted]Center and surrounding area
Subject in center
[Spot]Center and close surrounding area Great difference between 
brightness of subject and 
background
(e.g. person in spotlight on stage, 
backlighting)
[i.Exposure]
 ■Recording mode: 
Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is 
significant contrast between background and subject.
 • When [i.Exposure] works, the color of [  ] changes.
 ■Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
 ●Even if [Sensitivity] is set to [80] or [100], when [i.Exposure] is activated, pictures may 
be taken at a higher ISO Sensitivity than the setting.
 ●Cannot be set in the following case: • When the [Quality] setting is set to [  ], [  ] or [  ]    
						

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[Min. Shtr Speed]
 ■Recording mode: 
Sets the minimum value for the shutter speed. We recommend using slower shutter 
speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations.
 ■Settings: [AUTO]  [1/250]  [1/125]  [1/60]  [1/30]  [1/15]  [1/8]  [1/4]  [1/2] *
  [1] *
*  If the ISO Sensitivity setting is [3200] or [6400], the shutter speed becomes [1/4].
 ●Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter , so we 
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
 ●As still pictures may become dark when using faster values such as [1/250], we 
recommend that still pictures are taken in bright locations ([  ] flashes red when 
shutter button is pressed halfway if still picture will be dark).
 ●[  ] displayed on screen for settings other than [AUT O].
[i.Resolution]
 ■Recording mode: 
You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to record still pictures with 
sharper outlines and clearer resolution.
 ■Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
[i.Zoom]
 ■Recording mode: 
For details (→83).
 ■Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
[Digital Zoom]
 ■Recording mode: 
For details (→83).
 ■Settings: [ON] / [OFF]    
						

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[Time Lapse Shot]
 ■Recording mode: 
You can preset the recording start time, the recording interval, and the number of 
pictures to take still pictures automatically. This setting is convenient for taking pictures of 
landscape scenes, observation of the gradual changes in animals/plants etc., and other 
applications from a fixed point. The pictures are recorded as a single group picture  (→160). 
When [Time Lapse Video] in the [Playback] menu is used, you can create a motion 
picture. (→180)
 • We recommend using a fully charged battery

.
 •When the power is supplied from an electrical outlet using the supplied  AC 
adaptor, [T

ime Lapse Shot] is disabled.
 •Complete the date and time settings in advance.  (→28) •Pictures taken using [Time Lapse Shot] cannot be recorded in the built-in 
memory

. Use a card instead.
 •You may not be able to record the number of pictures you set, depending on the 
operating conditions and remaining battery power

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Press   to select the item and press [MENU/SET]
[Start 
Time][Now] Starts the recording by fully-pressing the shutter button.
[Start Time 
Set] Set the time to start recording. Any time up to 23 hours 59 minutes 
ahead can be set.
 •
Press   to select the item (hour and/or minute), and   
to set the start time, and then press [MENU/SET]
[Shooting Interval] / 
[Image Count] The recording interval and the number of pictures can be set.
 •
Press   to select the item (recording interval and/or the 
number of pictures), and   to set, and then press 
[MENU/SET]
[Shooting Interval]:
 

 
Set the recording interval from 10 seconds to 
1 minute in 10-second increments and from 1 
minute to 30 minutes in 1-minute increments. 
(For some shutter speeds, you can set the 
interval in 1-minute or 5-minute increments.)
[Image Count]:
 

 
Set the number of pictures from 10 pictures to 200 
pictures in units of 10 pictures each.
[Alert] [ON] The user is notified that recording is about to start by a warning 
sound and flashing of the AF assist lamp.
[OFF]

There is no warning sound. Also, the AF assist lamp does not 
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