Panasonic DMC-TZ100, Operating Instructions Manual

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SQW0550
Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value
(Aperture-Priority AE Mode)
When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and the
picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background. When the
aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the background can
get blurry.
1
Set mode dial to [ ]
2
TZ100/TZ101
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value
•The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring.
(→ 50 )
•When you rotate the control ring or rear dial, an exposure meter
is displayed. If the correct exposure is not achieved, the numeric
values of the aperture are shown in red.
Aperture values
that can be set
*
1
Shutter speed set (seconds)
F2.8 - F8.0
60 - 1/2000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used)
*
1 You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom
position.
TZ80/TZ81
Rotate the control dial to set the aperture value
•The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring.
(→ 51 )
•When you rotate the control ring or control dial, an exposure
meter is displayed. If the correct exposure is not achieved, the
numeric values of the aperture are shown in red.
Aperture values
that can be set
*
1
Shutter speed set (seconds)
F3.3 - F8.0
4
*
2 - 1/2000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1
*
2 - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used)
*
1
You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom
position.
*
2
Varies depending on the setting of ISO sensitivity.
250 125 60 30 15
8.0 5.6 2.8 4.0
Aperture value
Exposure meter
●
If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric
values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.