Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3

In the Flash menu, there is an option for Forced Flash Off. Press the Flash button to the right of the Menu button. Then use the up down arrows to move to this option. (It's at the bottom of the list.) Then press Menu to set the option to the Flash Off. This is shown on page 36 of the manual for the DMC-TZ3. I found a copy of the manual here: http://panasonic.ae/en/manuals/DMC-TZ3.pdf .

Your pictures may have exposure or blurring issues in this mode. The shutter will stay open longer to attempt to gather enough light.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

In the "REC" menu, you can set the quality to the "fine" setting. If you want to under or over-expose, on the 4-way controler, press the top button (it will have a +/- on it). This is the exposure compensation setting. For brighter pics, set a number to the right....for darker pics, set a number to the left. You'll need to experiment...a little goes a long way.

1. Check the "exposure compensation"...you may have accidentally moved it to a higher number. It's the top button in the 4-way controller. 2. If that checks out ok, go into the menu and find "reset" to return to factory default settings.

Maybe someone has adjusted the exposure settings, Select setup and reset the camera to factory defaults or: I don't have a TZ3, but on my Panasonic camera pressing the up arrow while in camera mode takes me to the exposure menu, you could try checking that.

Cheers.

I found 2 different Lumix TZ3 cameras.
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PNAEndecaSearchCmd?N=779832097+250033510&Ne=&Ns=&Nr=12001&No=0&Ntt=tz3&Ntk=SupportSearch&URL=vSupportSearch&cmTag=false&cm_sp=&cn=&catalogId=13401&storeId=15001

In the manual, I couldn't find a reference to a bluish color.

In FAQ's, I found the following:
What is “Intelligent Auto Mode” (or IA Mode)?
“IA mode” automatically activates MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Exposure, and Quick Auto Focus to match your subject and shooting situation. IA Mode is a great mode for beginning photographers
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http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/vSupportHowToGuideDetail?storeId=15001&idval=UCM_STG_CNT_032308&catname=Lumix+Digital+Cameras&title=How to Take Better Photos

From your description, your problem may be using the same card in two different cameras. You will need to format the card in the Lumix to get it to work properly. This will erase the card so download any important pics first. Then, stop trading cards between cameras.

Set the exposure compensation to a higher setting.

You could use the "exposure compensation" button (the one with the +/- and set it to a lower number.

Try change the exposure of the camera: start the camera, set the dial to 'I' (automatic iso), then press the 'up' menu near the display until 'exposure' settings appear. move the slider to the left/right, according to your preference.
I reccomend using the automatic iso for taking pictures, it automatically adjust exposure.

most digital cameras have an option that is easily selectable referred to as exposure compensation. it sounds like this is what you're looking for. Some manufacturers call it E.V. Shift.