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ZS7/ ZS5 POWER O.I.S. Enhanced technology to further prevent blurring caused by vibration. • LEICA DC Vario-Elmarit Lens • 12.1 Megapixel • 12x Optical Zoom • Travel Mode with GPS (ZS7) • Manual Exposure • Sonic Speed AF 2010 LUMIX® ZS7 ZS5 DIGITAL CAMERA ZS7 ZS5 ULTRA COMPACT 25MM WIDE ANGLE LENS AND 16X INTELLIGENT ZOOM Easily bring your images closer without losing picture quality in an ultra compact camera ZS7 ZS7 HD Movie Recording in AVCHD Lite Format (ZS7) Record HD quality movies.
ZS7/ ZS5 POWER O.I.S. Enhanced technology to further prevent blurring caused by vibration. • LEICA DC Vario-Elmarit Lens • 12.1 Megapixel • 12x Optical Zoom • Travel Mode with GPS (ZS7) • Manual Exposure • Sonic Speed AF 2010 LUMIX® ZS7 ZS5 DIGITAL CAMERA ZS7 ZS5 ULTRA COMPACT 25MM WIDE ANGLE LENS AND 16X INTELLIGENT ZOOM Easily bring your images closer without losing picture quality in an ultra compact camera ZS7 ZS7 HD Movie Recording in AVCHD Lite Format (ZS7) Record HD quality movies.
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... Auto Review Easy Zoom/Zoom Resume Optical Zoom in Motion Picture Macro Zoom Orientation Detector Scene Mode Help Screen Self Timer Focus Icon Select Playback Mode Thumbnails/Zoomed Playback Calendar Display/Dual-Image Playback Set Favorites/Rotate Image Playback Still Images with Audio Playback Motion Picture Slideshow Mode Show Histogram Show Highlights Delete Image DPOF Print Setting/Set Protection Resize/Trim/Aspect Conv./Leveling Copy/Title Edit/Text Stamp Cut Animation Video Divide PictBridge Support OSD Language Movie REC Guide Wind-Cut in Motion Picture Travel Date/World Time LCD...
... Auto Review Easy Zoom/Zoom Resume Optical Zoom in Motion Picture Macro Zoom Orientation Detector Scene Mode Help Screen Self Timer Focus Icon Select Playback Mode Thumbnails/Zoomed Playback Calendar Display/Dual-Image Playback Set Favorites/Rotate Image Playback Still Images with Audio Playback Motion Picture Slideshow Mode Show Histogram Show Highlights Delete Image DPOF Print Setting/Set Protection Resize/Trim/Aspect Conv./Leveling Copy/Title Edit/Text Stamp Cut Animation Video Divide PictBridge Support OSD Language Movie REC Guide Wind-Cut in Motion Picture Travel Date/World Time LCD...
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DMC-ZS7 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo P VQT2L60-1 M0210KZ1020 You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
DMC-ZS7 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo P VQT2L60-1 M0210KZ1020 You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
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... years of your Camera. Please take the time to retain this battery. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of private use may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the information below. Be sure to fill in these Operating Instructions. Carefully observe copyright laws. ••Recording of pre-recorded tapes or...
... years of your Camera. Please take the time to retain this battery. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of private use may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the information below. Be sure to fill in these Operating Instructions. Carefully observe copyright laws. ••Recording of pre-recorded tapes or...
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...: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-ZS7 Responsible party: P anasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation is...
...: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-ZS7 Responsible party: P anasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation is...
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... and turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. •• If the camera is adversely affected by microprocessors may be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ••When connecting to...
... and turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. •• If the camera is adversely affected by microprocessors may be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ••When connecting to...
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... be implied for the personal and noncommercial use of parts 8 Cursor button 9 Preparations Charging battery 10 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery 12 Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory 13 Setting the Clock 14 About GPS 15 Setting the menu 16 Selecting the [REC] mode........17 Taking pictures with the AVC Standard ("AVC Video") and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged...
... be implied for the personal and noncommercial use of parts 8 Cursor button 9 Preparations Charging battery 10 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery 12 Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory 13 Setting the Clock 14 About GPS 15 Setting the menu 16 Selecting the [REC] mode........17 Taking pictures with the AVC Standard ("AVC Video") and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged...
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... Strap VFC4297 USB Connection Cable K1HA14AD0003 AV Cable K1HA14CD0004 Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. Part numbers are optional. Battery Pack DMW-BCG10PP ••Charge the battery before using the camera. Battery Carrying Case VGQ0E45 CD-ROM VFF0576 ••Software: Use it to install the software on the built-in the text. You can record or play back pictures on your PC. ••Operating Instructions ••Cards are...
... Strap VFC4297 USB Connection Cable K1HA14AD0003 AV Cable K1HA14CD0004 Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. Part numbers are optional. Battery Pack DMW-BCG10PP ••Charge the battery before using the camera. Battery Carrying Case VGQ0E45 CD-ROM VFF0576 ••Software: Use it to install the software on the built-in the text. You can record or play back pictures on your PC. ••Operating Instructions ••Cards are...
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... adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Card/Battery door Release lever DC coupler cover ●●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). ●●When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the tripod is stable. Names of parts Zoom lever LCD monitor [EXPOSURE] button Status indicator [DISPLAY] button Q.MENU/Delete button Camera ON/OFF switch Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Speaker GPS antenna Microphone REC/PLAY switch Motion picture button Tripod receptacle •...
... adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Card/Battery door Release lever DC coupler cover ●●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). ●●When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the tripod is stable. Names of parts Zoom lever LCD monitor [EXPOSURE] button Status indicator [DISPLAY] button Q.MENU/Delete button Camera ON/OFF switch Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Speaker GPS antenna Microphone REC/PLAY switch Motion picture button Tripod receptacle •...
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... or indicated by Hand strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to a power cut off due to avoid dropping the camera. The illustrations and screens in this manual, the button that is used is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded. 9 (ENG) VQT2L60 Cursor button [MENU/SET] (menu display/set/finish) Left cursor button Self-timer Down cursor button Macro Mode Up cursor button Exposure Compensation Right cursor button Flash ●...
... or indicated by Hand strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to a power cut off due to avoid dropping the camera. The illustrations and screens in this manual, the button that is used is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded. 9 (ENG) VQT2L60 Cursor button [MENU/SET] (menu display/set/finish) Left cursor button Self-timer Down cursor button Macro Mode Up cursor button Exposure Compensation Right cursor button Flash ●...
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....4 °F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.∗ ••Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). ••Using the supplied battery. ••Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].) ••Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. ••Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide...
....4 °F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.∗ ••Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). ••Using the supplied battery. ••Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].) ••Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. ••Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide...
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... the access time for a card. ■■Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card Capacity Notes Switch (LOCK) SD memory cards SDHC memory cards SDXC memory cards 8 MB - 2 GB 4 GB - 32 GB 48 GB - 64 GB •• Can be used to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be used with devices compatible with the respective formats. •• Before using SDXC memory cards, check that...
... the access time for a card. ■■Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card Capacity Notes Switch (LOCK) SD memory cards SDHC memory cards SDXC memory cards 8 MB - 2 GB 4 GB - 32 GB 48 GB - 64 GB •• Can be used to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be used with devices compatible with the respective formats. •• Before using SDXC memory cards, check that...
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... (ENG) VQT2L60 About GPS When GPS is used, the camera performs the following functions: ••Records location name information and the latitude and longitude for the positioned location on the power again and check time display. ■■To change time setting Select [CLOCK SET] from the battery even if the camera's power is off the camera's power in an airplane, hospital or other restricted...
... (ENG) VQT2L60 About GPS When GPS is used, the camera performs the following functions: ••Records location name information and the latitude and longitude for the positioned location on the power again and check time display. ■■To change time setting Select [CLOCK SET] from the battery even if the camera's power is off the camera's power in an airplane, hospital or other restricted...
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...the power ( A ) A Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( B ) to Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial( C ) C B [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. [PROGRAM AE] Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. [APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. [MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. [CUSTOM] Mode Use this mode to...
...the power ( A ) A Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( B ) to Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial( C ) C B [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. [PROGRAM AE] Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. [APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. [MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. [CUSTOM] Mode Use this mode to...
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... at the point on the power ( A ) Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( B ) to Set the mode dial ( C ) to Shutter button A Take pictures C B Press halfway Press fully (press lightly and focus) (press the button all the way to record) ••If jitter becomes noticeable, use both hands, keep your arms close to make settings manually. Taking pictures with your body, and stand with automatic settings Optimum settings are made automatically from information...
... at the point on the power ( A ) Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( B ) to Set the mode dial ( C ) to Shutter button A Take pictures C B Press halfway Press fully (press lightly and focus) (press the button all the way to record) ••If jitter becomes noticeable, use both hands, keep your arms close to make settings manually. Taking pictures with your body, and stand with automatic settings Optimum settings are made automatically from information...
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Press ( A ) to delete B displayed picture Press ◄ to start playback. Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY] Playback Mode: Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch A ( A ) to Press ◄► to select the picture ●●To play back a motion picture, select an image with ◄ or ►, and then press ▲ to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] ( B ) A 21 (ENG) VQT2L60 Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
Press ( A ) to delete B displayed picture Press ◄ to start playback. Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY] Playback Mode: Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch A ( A ) to Press ◄► to select the picture ●●To play back a motion picture, select an image with ◄ or ►, and then press ▲ to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] ( B ) A 21 (ENG) VQT2L60 Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
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... icon on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied) Click the [Operating Instructions] Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to install B A A To return to check the Troubleshooting. Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ••You have practised the basic operations introduced in these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). ■■For Windows Turn...
... icon on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied) Click the [Operating Instructions] Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to install B A A To return to check the Troubleshooting. Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ••You have practised the basic operations introduced in these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). ■■For Windows Turn...
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... uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the 'Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\' folder. ••When the contents in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with your OS from the following Web Site. ■■When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2...
... uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the 'Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\' folder. ••When the contents in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with your OS from the following Web Site. ■■When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2...
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... Power Source DC 5.1 V Power When recording: 1.3 W Consumption When playing back: 0.6 W Camera effective 12,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33" CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 12 x zoom f=4.1 mm to 49.2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 300 mm)/ F3.3 to F4.9 Digital Zoom Max. 4 x Extended Optical Max. 23.4 x Zoom Focus range P/A/S/M Macro/ Intelligent Auto/ Clipboard/ Motion picture...
... Power Source DC 5.1 V Power When recording: 1.3 W Consumption When playing back: 0.6 W Camera effective 12,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33" CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 12 x zoom f=4.1 mm to 49.2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 300 mm)/ F3.3 to F4.9 Digital Zoom Max. 4 x Extended Optical Max. 23.4 x Zoom Focus range P/A/S/M Macro/ Intelligent Auto/ Clipboard/ Motion picture...
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... (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/ Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M) Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV) Metering mode Multiple/Center weighted/Spot LCD monitor 3.0" TFT LCD (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %) Flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) (Wide) Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 15 MB)/SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture JPEG...
... (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/ Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M) Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV) Metering mode Multiple/Center weighted/Spot LCD monitor 3.0" TFT LCD (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %) Flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) (Wide) Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 15 MB)/SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture JPEG...