Panasonic DMC-ZS8S, Owner'S Manual

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Positioning camera and subject within
accessible range for focus alignment
Taking pictures with self-timer
Recording Mode:
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the
shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.
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Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is
pressed fully here.
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After self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp.
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This function cannot be used in the [Underwater] and [Hi-Speed Burst] Scene Modes,
or when recording motion pictures.
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[10sec.] cannot be chosen in [Self Portrait] Scene Mode.
Display [Selftimer]
Select time duration
Take a picture
Press the shutter button fully to start recording
after the preset time.
• To cancel while in operation
→
Press [MENU/SET]
Self-timer indicator
(Flashes for set duration)
Focus range
When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The
shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro
recording mode.
During optical zooming
Zoom ratio (guideline)
Shortest recording distance
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1
[Macro Mode]
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2
[Macro Mode]
[OFF]
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3
1x 3 cm (0.10 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
2x 10 cm (0.33 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
3x 20 cm (0.66 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
4x 40 cm (1.32 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
5x 1 m (3.28 feet) 1 m (3.28 feet)
6x 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 1.5 m (4.92 feet)
7x - 11x 2 m (6.57 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
12x - 15x 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
16x 1 m (3.28 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
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1
The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This distance
changes gradually depending on the zoom position.
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2
The shortest recording distance is identical under the following settings.
• ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)
• [Motion Picture] Mode
• [Food], [Candle Light], [Baby], [Pet], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film
Grain], [High Dynamic], [Underwater] in Scene Mode
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The shortest recording distance is identical under the following settings.
• [Portrait], [Soft Skin], [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Party], [Sunset], [Starry Sky],
[Beach], [Snow], [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
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Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes.