Operation Manual

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SQW0550
Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
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TZ100/TZ101
When you rotate the control ring or rear dial, an exposure meter is displayed.
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TZ80/TZ81
When you rotate the control ring or control dial, an exposure meter is displayed.
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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.
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If you switch the recording mode to Manual Exposure Mode when ISO sensitivity is set to [ ],
ISO sensitivity will change to [AUTO].
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We recommend using a tripod or self-timer when the shutter speed is slow.
Optimising the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and aperture
value
When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera sets the ISO sensitivity
automatically so that the exposure will be appropriate for the shutter speed and aperture
value.
• Depending on recording conditions, an appropriate exposure may not be set or the ISO
sensitivity may become higher.
Manual exposure assist (estimate)
Shows pictures with standard brightness (appropriate exposure).
Shows brighter pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a faster shutter
speed or increase aperture value.
Shows darker pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a slower shutter
speed or reduce aperture value.