Does this have the Starry Night mode? I have the DMC ZS20 and it doesn't....
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The ZS15 has three night modes: Night Portrait, Night Scenery, and Handheld Night Shot. The last mode takes three images and combines them. I purchased the ZS15 instead of the ZS20 primarily because IMO the ZS15 has better image quality, and I like that it has no GPS or touch screen.
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This does not have Starry Night mode, it has Night Portrait, Night Scenery and Hand Held Night Shot modes.
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We actually haven't changed our old one out yet. We currently have an older model Lux and it has a definite click but it doesn't wake us up at night. Hope this helps.
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Yea this lights a bit different than most. Tap the button once to turn it on, once on HOLD the button down and the light automatically cycles through three brightness levels, low, med and high. Now here's where it gets tricky: when the light is OFF if you hold the button down it activates "moonlight mode" which is ultra low for late night illumination. Once moonlight mode is on, holding down the button for a sec will continue to cycle through the other modes. Phew! Ok, one more, a quick DOUBLE TAP of the button when OFF activates a fast strobe used for defensive purposes (it's supposed to disorient an attacker). Hope this help! :-) Yea this lights a bit different than most. Tap the button once to turn it on, once on HOLD the button down and the light automatically cycles through three brightness levels, low, med and high. Now here's where it gets tricky: when the light is OFF if you hold the button down it activates "moonlight mode" which is ultra low for late night illumination. Once moonlight mode is on, holding down the button for a sec will continue to cycle through the other modes. Phew! Ok, one more, a quick DOUBLE TAP of the button when OFF activates a fast strobe used for defensive purposes (it's... » Read More Yea this lights a bit different than most. Tap the button once to turn it on, once on HOLD the button down and the light automatically cycles through three brightness levels, low, med and high. Now here's where it gets tricky: when the light is OFF if you hold the button down it activates "moonlight mode" which is ultra low for late night illumination. Once moonlight mode is on, holding down the button for a sec will continue to cycle through the other modes. Phew! Ok, one more, a quick DOUBLE TAP of the button when OFF activates a fast strobe used for defensive purposes (it's supposed to disorient an attacker). Hope this help! :-) « Show Less
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There's not a "nightvision" mode per se, but in utter darkness my reverse lights provide enough light to distinguish support columns in a parking garage, curbs, parking spot lines, and people. It's obviously not as clear, but it works well. I'll see if I have a picture to upload.
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No it does not. I really like the camera and it takes great day time pictures. The issue I have is it has very poor night time pictures.
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Yes it does. It's called "Dynamic Monochrome Mode" -- you have to set the Mode Dial to "Creative Control Mode." (Page 117-119 of Manual)
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I agree that the camera does not work well at all in the dark but is fine in daylight and hope that will be upgraded or improved in future versions. Other cameras might work better for night but mine does go off if senses motion.
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Quickly hit the on-off button and you'll see sound and screen brightness settings. But even at 100% brightness, direct sunlight washes out the screen. I have been using the Zumo 665 for a couple of years. I have noticed the same thing. Sunglasses seem to make it worse and I think that polarized and dark ones are the worst. A shroud helps.
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Bad mistake here. Go to setting and turn on "daylight". This thing is gorgeous in daylight as well as night-time!
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Hello friend, Yes,it has the back light compensation (BLC) function. You could adjust it in the OSD menu. Any questions,pls feel free to contact us. Regards Jo
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I always use the flash, even in daylight. I don't have trouble with backlighting. I have used most of the "mode" settings.
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From what I have found the DMC-ZS30 is the USA Version of the DMC-TZ40. I am considering this camera just haven't made my mind up yet. Thanks to those who posted about the language issues with the camera menus.
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Love my ZS3. One thing I really like is the dedicated "video capture" button. I don't have to change to a video mode, I just hit the button any time to capture movies. Great camera!www.panasonic.net/lumix
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Donald, do you have some low light (indoor pics) you can post taken with the ZS7? Thanks.
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I really can't answer that because I had two Starry Night Units and both leaked so I returned them. Hope you have good luck.
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2nd gen has a day dream mode. It displays a digital or analog clock for regular or low light. It's in the display settings. It is buggy with the kit Kat update. Try the ap store, there are several there.
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Try various settings/use a good tri-pod and take the photos at dusk when there is less contrast. worked for me on auto mode.