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Panasonic DMCFZ100 - DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Operating Instructions Manual

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DMC-FZ100
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VQT2V09-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FZ100 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT2V09-1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........60 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ........61 Before Use • Using the Playback Zoom ....62 • Enlarge the focus point (display focus point) ......63 Quick Guide ..........5 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode ..63 Standard Accessories .......7 Deleting Pictures ........64 Names of the Components .......8...
  • Page 3 • [SNOW] ...........105 Using the [MOTION PICTURE] • [AERIAL PHOTO] ......105 Mode menu ...........150 • [PHOTO FRAME]......105 • [REC MODE] ........150 • [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] ....106 • [REC QUALITY] ......150 Recording Motion Picture......107 • [EXPOSURE MODE] ......150 • Taking pictures or taking pictures •...
  • Page 4 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ..........183 • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) ......183 • Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot ....184 • Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket ........185 Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures........190...

  • Page 5: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P16) •...
  • Page 6 Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Press [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P60) - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 8: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Lens (P213) Flash (P69) Self-Timer indicator (P77) AF assist lamp (P147) Lens hood attachment part (P15) [Q.MENU] button (P30)/Delete button (P64) 9 10 111213 [DISPLAY] button (P66) LCD monitor (P66, 209) Flash open button (P69) Diopter adjustment dial (P44)
  • Page 9 Before Use 16 Cursor buttons 2/ Self-Timer button (P77) 4/ Function button (P32) Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode menu that is used often. [FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.] 1/ ISO (P80) 3/ Exposure compensation (P78)/...
  • Page 10 38 Card/Battery door (P21) 39 DC coupler cover (P22) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P22. - 10 -...

  • Page 11: Rotating The Lcd Monitor

    Before Use Rotating the LCD monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below. 1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180o) 2 It can be rotated 180o forwards. 3 Return the monitor to its original position.

  • Page 12: Operating The Rear Dial

    Before Use Operating the Rear Dial There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and by pressing. Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Pressing: Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

    Before Use Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap ∫ Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the hole on the camera.
  • Page 14 Before Use ∫ Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the shoulder strap eyelet. Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper and fasten the shoulder strap.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Before Use Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. •...

  • Page 16: Preparation

    The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
  • Page 17 Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the 90°...
  • Page 18 Preparation ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 155 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.

  • Page 19: Approximate Recording Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 • F)/Humidity: 50%RH 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].)
  • Page 20 Preparation ∫ Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder) [AVCHD] [MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH]([ set to [HD]([ Continuous ¢ recordable time Approx. 110 min Approx. 160 min (motion pictures) Actual recordable time ¢...

  • Page 21: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door.
  • Page 22 • Be careful not to catch the cable when closing the Card/battery door. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. • If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera.

  • Page 23: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
  • Page 24 Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when SDXC Memory Card using the SDXC Memory Cards. (48 GB, 64 GB) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

  • Page 25: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • The lens barrel extends. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 26: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P130) • Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format.

  • Page 27: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.

  • Page 28: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Program AE Mode (P53), and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example:To change the [AF MODE] from [ Ø...
  • Page 29 Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1. •...

  • Page 30: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. Press [Q.MENU] when recording. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/ SET] to close the menu.

  • Page 31: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P40) can be set.
  • Page 32 Preparation Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings. [CUST. SET MEM.] (Recording Mode only) • Refer to P116 for details. Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode menu that is used often. (Recording Mode only) [Fn BUTTON SET] [FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/...
  • Page 33 Preparation Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P66) [GUIDE LINE] [REC. INFO.]: [PATTERN]: [OFF]/[ON] • The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
  • Page 34 Preparation When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. [HIGHLIGHT] [OFF]/[ON] • If there are any white saturated areas, we [ON] [OFF] recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P78) referring to the histogram (P68)
  • Page 35 Preparation In Manual Focus, the assistance screen appears on the center of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [MF ASSIST] [OFF] [ON]: The center of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. • Refer to for details. You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
  • Page 36 Preparation If you selected the Viewfinder in a Recording Mode, the display will automatically switch to the LCD monitor when playing back [PLAY ON LCD] the pictures. [OFF]/[ON] • Refer to for details. Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW]...
  • Page 37 Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the x [USB MODE] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
  • Page 38 Preparation Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional). [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. [1080i]: The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for [HDMI MODE]...
  • Page 39 If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For Canadian assistance, please call: For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo - 39 -...
  • Page 40 Preparation ~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen. • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. ([STABILIZER DEMO.]) The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows.

  • Page 41: Holding And Using Your Camera

    Preparation Holding and using your camera Tips for taking good pictures • Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A or the microphone B with your fingers or other objects. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
  • Page 42 Preparation LCD Monitor This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the LCD monitor. (P11) ∫ Taking pictures at a normal angle ∫ Taking pictures at a high angle ∫ Taking pictures at a low angle Open the LCD monitor 180o toward you, Open the LCD monitor 180o toward you, and adjust the angle.
  • Page 43 Preparation ∫ Taking pictures with the camera held vertically Open the LCD monitor and rotate it to an angle that makes it easy to see. • Do not cover the AF assist lamp, the microphone with your fingers or other objects. Taking pictures at a normal angle Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle...
  • Page 44 Preparation Direction Detection Function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P175) is set to [ON]) • The Direction Detection Function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the camera aimed up or down.

  • Page 45: Selecting The [Rec] Mode, And Record Still Picture Or Motion Picture

    Basic Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] Mode, and record still picture or motion picture Turn the camera on. • The power lamp 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part B.
  • Page 46 Basic ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P85) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P85) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode (P86) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

  • Page 47: Taking The Still Picture

    Basic A Shutter button B Motion picture button Taking the still picture Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. ∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each recording mode. Recording the motion picture Press the motion picture button to start the recording.

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic ñ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 49: Scene Detection

    Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. > ¦ [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY]...

  • Page 50: Af Tracking Function

    Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Press [FOCUS]. • ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. • AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the screen. •...

  • Page 51: Settings In Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ∫ [REC] Mode menu ¢1 [PICTURE SIZE] (P133)/[COLOR EFFECT]/[FACE RECOG.] (P121)/ [MOTION DEBLUR] • [COLOR EFFECT] can set the color effects of [STANDARD], [Happy] or [B/W]. When [Happy] is selected, it is possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brilliance for the color brightness and vividness.
  • Page 52 Basic ¢1 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. ¢2 When [MOTION DEBLUR] is set to [ON], and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO6400]. ¢3 When a face is not recognized, it will be fixed to [ ] when recording still pictures, and to [ Ø...

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Program Ae Mode)

    Basic ³ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Program AE Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Set the mode dial to [ A Mode dial •...

  • Page 54: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red ¢1 Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal)

  • Page 55: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P146), a tripod, the Self-Timer (P77) or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) (P207) • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen.

  • Page 56: Program Shift

    Basic Program shift In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called program shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Program AE Mode.

  • Page 57: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 50.6k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W/ The zoom magnification can be increased by approximately 1.3k without noticeable deterioration in the picture by the Intelligent Resolution Technology when the Intelligent...
  • Page 58 Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Maximum ¢ 50.6k magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration quality [PICTURE SIZE] with (P133) Conditions None selected. Screen display ] is displayed. Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom 96k (including Optical Zoom 24k) 202k (including Extended Optical (including Optical Zoom 24k) Zoom 50.6k)
  • Page 59 Basic ∫ Extended Optical Zoom mechanism As an example, if you set to [ ] (3 million pixels worth), it will take pictures with the 3M (3 million pixels worth) in the center of the 14M (14.1 million pixels worth) of the MOS sensor allowing you to take more magnified pictures.

  • Page 60: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Press [(]. • During recomposition of the Burst Picture group information, the currently retrieving information icon [ ] will appear. For details, refer to “ P154 About retrieval of Burst Picture group information ”...

  • Page 61: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P165) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures B Burst icon [˜] • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 62: Using The Playback Zoom

    Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.

  • Page 63: Enlarge The Focus Point (Display Focus Point)

    Basic Enlarge the focus point (display focus point) This unit will remember the focus point during the recording, and it can be enlarged with that point as a center. Press [FOCUS] during image playback. • Focus point may not be the center of enlargement when it is at the edge of the image.

  • Page 64: Deleting Pictures

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back will be deleted. • You can also delete pictures from the [PLAYBACK] mode Menu. (P180) To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then...

  • Page 65: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 100) Or All The Pictures

    Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. [DELETE ALL] > step • Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...

  • Page 66: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ∫ Selecting the screen to be used Press [DISPLAY] to change. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P62), while playing back motion pictures (P157) and during a slide show (P160), you can...
  • Page 67 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Out-of-frame display Recording information is displayed on the bottom and right edges of the screen. You can therefore concentrate on the subject when taking pictures without being obstructed by information displayed on the screen. ∫ Monitor priority When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P36), the LCD monitor is turned on when switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode.
  • Page 68 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. Examples of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed...

  • Page 69: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash Press the flash open button. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. •...
  • Page 70 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make ‡: AUTO it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-Eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then ¢...
  • Page 71 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of Advanced Scene Mode and Scene Mode) ‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ ¢1 ñ...
  • Page 72 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range sensitivity Wide Tele ¢ ¢ AUTO 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 9.5 m (31.16 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.1 m (16.73 feet) ISO100 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.3 m (10.82 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.8 m (5.90 feet)
  • Page 73 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ¢1 ¢1 1/60 to 1/2000th to 1/2000th ‰ Œ ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P145). •...

  • Page 74: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm (0.04 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

  • Page 75: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. Set the focus selector switch to [MF].
  • Page 76 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ MF assistance If [MF ASSIST] (P35) in the setup menu is set to [ON], when you rotate the rear dial, MF assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged allowing you to focus on the subject more easily.

  • Page 77: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. You can also press 2 [ë] to select. • • If you set [10S/3PICTURES], after 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals. Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 78: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the towards positive.

  • Page 79: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture...

  • Page 80: Setting The Light Sensitivity

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Setting the Light Sensitivity This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
  • Page 81 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control) The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject. •...

  • Page 82: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. Burst speed can be selected to match the recording conditions or subjects. Pictures recorded in burst mode will be recorded as a burst picture group (P153).
  • Page 83 Advanced (Recording pictures) Burst speed Features 2 pictures/second Suitable for moderate action shots. Maximum recordable pictures: 100 5 pictures/second It is suitable for recording fast movements, such as a bird beating its wings. 11 pictures/second Maximum recordable pictures: 15 It is suitable for recording split second actions that are hard to see with the naked eye, such as water splashing.
  • Page 84 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When [AF-CONTINUOUS] is set, focus prediction will be performed in a possible range to prioritize the burst speed. Therefore, if you try to take a picture of a subject that is moving fast, it may have trouble with focusing or it may take time to focus. •...

  • Page 85: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/ Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/ shutter speed Aperture-Priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.

  • Page 86: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. ² Set the mode dial to [ • The Manual Exposure Assistance appears for about 10 seconds. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed.

  • Page 87: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-Priority AE Available Aperture Value Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) F2.8 to F8.0 8 to 1/2000 Shutter-Priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec) Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) 1/1.3 1/1.6 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/10 1/13 1/15...

  • Page 88: Taking Pictures While Adjusting Color (My Color Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures while adjusting color ( My Color Mode) You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder and setting the desired effect. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4 to select an item.
  • Page 89 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET] to set. • When you press the shutter button halfway before pressing [MENU/SET], the setting will be canceled. • Recording screen is displayed. ∫ Readjust the My Color settings Return to step on page by pressing [MENU/SET]. Note •...

  • Page 90: Adjusting The Custom Settings To Achieve Desired Effects

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Adjusting the custom settings to achieve desired effects By selecting [CUSTOM], you can take pictures with color, brightness and saturation adjusted to desired levels. In step 2 on page 88, select [CUSTOM] and press 1. Press 3/4 to select an item and 2/1 to adjust. Item Adjustment contents This will adjust the color of the...

  • Page 91: Taking Expressive Portraits And Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced Scene Mode) You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events and activities, people in night scenes and flowers in accordance with the surrounding conditions.

  • Page 92: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. [NORMAL PORTRAIT] Shades the background and photographs skin color beautifully. [SOFT SKIN] Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth. • When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background is a colored similar to the color of the person’s skin, it also may show some smoothing.

  • Page 93: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. [NORMAL SCENERY] The focus adjusts onto far away subjects as a priority. [NATURE] The best setting for photographing natural scenery. [ARCHITECTURE] This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture. The guide lines are displayed. (P33) [CREATIVE SCENERY] The shutter speed...

  • Page 94: [Close-Up]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [CLOSE-UP] This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. [FLOWER] Flowers outdoors are recorded with natural colors in macro settings. The guide lines are displayed. (P67) [FOOD] You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.

  • Page 95: [Night Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Uses when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background. • Open the flash. (You can set to [ •...

  • Page 96: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode.

  • Page 97: [Panorama Assist]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. Take the picture. •...

  • Page 98: [Party]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party Mode •...

  • Page 99: [Baby1]/ [Baby2]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/ [BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P168).

  • Page 100: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P168).

  • Page 101: [Flash Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] This will take pictures in burst with the flash. It is useful for when taking pictures continuously in a dark area. Pictures recorded will be recorded together as a single burst picture group. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.

  • Page 102: [Panning]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANNING] When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner or car, the background becomes a blur and the subject stays focused. This effect is called “panning”. This mode allows you to obtain this effect easier. ∫...

  • Page 103: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. •...

  • Page 104: [Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks Mode We recommend performing the following steps to prefocus on the point the pictures will be taken so that you do not miss taking pictures of the fireworks when they are fired. 1 Aim the camera at an object, such as a distant light, that is about the same distance from the camera as the point where the fireworks will rise.

  • Page 105: [Beach]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. •...

  • Page 106: [High Speed Movie]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] This will record 220 frames/second, recording very fast movement that cannot be seen with the naked eye as a motion picture. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. • Release the motion picture button right after you press it. Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

  • Page 107: Recording Motion Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. • Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures. However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality.) Select the mode A Mode dial...
  • Page 108 Advanced (Recording pictures) Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • Release the motion picture button right after you press • The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.) •...
  • Page 109 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Refer to P150 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • Refer to P238 for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. •...

  • Page 110: Taking Pictures Or Taking Pictures With Burst While Recording Motion Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking pictures or taking pictures with Burst while recording Motion Pictures Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. It is also possible to record with burst. ∫ Taking a still picture while recording a motion picture During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture.

  • Page 111: Changing [Rec Mode] And [Rec Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Refer to for settings in Intelligent Auto Mode. • Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject. – Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving –...
  • Page 112 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. When [AVCHD(1080i)] is selected in step Aspect ¢1 Item Quality (bit rate) ratio High 1920k1080 pixels ([FSH]) ¢2 Approx. 17 Mbps quality (Sensor Full high output is 16:9 definition 1920k1080 pixels...
  • Page 113 ¢2 Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS series). • To play back AVCHD motion pictures recorded with this unit on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players (DMP-BD30/DMP-BD31/DMP-BD50) it is necessary to update the firmware of the Blu-ray Disc Player.

  • Page 114: Recording Motion Picture With Manual Settings (Creative Motion Picture Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings (Creative Motion Picture Mode) It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures. Switching the [EXPOSURE MODE] allows you to use settings such as those when mode dial is switched to [³], [±], [´] and [²].
  • Page 115 For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] may not be ¢ played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) (Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back on this model.) ¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS series).

  • Page 116: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings as custom sets. • Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance. Select [CUST.

  • Page 117: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking pictures in Custom Mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Set the mode dial to [ A Display custom settings Press 3/4 to select the custom settings you want...

  • Page 118: Change Tone Of The Color For The Picture To Be Taken (Film Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Change tone of the color for the picture to be taken (Film Mode) Just as each type of film for film cameras has its own color tone and contrast characteristics, Film Mode allows you to select up to 9 different “digital films”, color tones, in the same way as you would select different films for film cameras.

  • Page 119: Adjusting Each Film Mode To The Desired Setting

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Adjusting each Film Mode to the desired setting Press 2/1 to select a film. Press 3/4 to select an item and 2/1 to adjust. • Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off. Press 3/4 to select the [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 120: Multi Film Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Multi Film Bracket It will take pictures changing the type of film in accordance with the setting every time the shutter button is pressed. (Up to 3 pictures) • You can also set from the Quick Menu. (P30) Press 2/1 to select [MULTI FILM].

  • Page 121: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking a picture with Face Recognition function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. [FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.

  • Page 122: Face Settings

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images [Good example for •...
  • Page 123 Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Face Recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 124 Advanced (Recording pictures) Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press 1. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the name.

  • Page 125: Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1.

  • Page 126: Auto Registration

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • 3 is the typically required number for the registration screen to display. (Taking pictures while set to Burst, Auto Bracket, White Balance Bracket, Multi Film Bracket, or taking still pictures while recording motion pictures are not counted) •...

  • Page 127: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P28. If you set the departure date and the location of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
  • Page 128 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET].
  • Page 129 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Canceling the Travel Date The Travel Date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the Travel Date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step , and then press [MENU/SET] twice.

  • Page 130: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P28. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
  • Page 131 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 132: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode menu [FILM MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28. You can select color characteristics for your pictures from among 9 sets, much as you would select a film for a film camera. Select the Film Mode setting according to the conditions and the nature of the recording.

  • Page 133: [Picture Size]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ∫...

  • Page 134: [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.

  • Page 135: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

  • Page 136: [White Balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
  • Page 137 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. ] and then press 1. Select [ ] or [ Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 138 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance Fine Adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once. Press [DISPLAY] in step of the “Finely adjusting the White Balance”...

  • Page 139: [Face Recog.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FACE RECOG.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET] Note • Refer to P121 for details. [AF MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.
  • Page 140 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] (Face Detection) The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
  • Page 141 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again. • AF tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed to Ø...

  • Page 142: [Pre Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. Applicable modes: [OFF]: ]: Quick AF ] is displayed on the screen. ¢ ]: Continuous AF ] is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 143: [Af/Ae Lock]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF/AE LOCK] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked. This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure cannot be achieved.

  • Page 144: [Metering Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.

  • Page 145: [Min. Shtr Speed]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. Applicable modes: [AUTO], [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Minimum shutter speed setting...

  • Page 146: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, the Extended Optical Zoom the Intelligent Zoom Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to for details. •...

  • Page 147: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. Applicable modes: [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

  • Page 148: [Flash Synchro]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH SYNCHRO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. [2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Applicable modes: [1ST]: The normal method when taking pictures with the...

  • Page 149: [Conversion]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONVERSION] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take close-up pictures of smaller subjects. Applicable modes: [OFF] When you attach the tele conversion lens. When you attach the close-up lens.

  • Page 150: Using The [Motion Picture] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu • The [REC] Mode menus below will also be displayed in Creative Motion Picture Mode. – [FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[AF MODE]/ [METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[STABILIZER]/[AF ASSIST LAMP]/ [CONVERSION] [REC MODE] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. This sets up the data format of motion pictures.

  • Page 151: [Continuous Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONTINUOUS AF] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • When set to [OFF], it may take time for motion picture recording to start. •...

  • Page 152: Entering Text

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Display the entry screen and press to move to the character selection section.

  • Page 153: Playing Back Burst Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Burst Pictures ∫ About the burst picture group Pictures taken with Burst or Flash Burst are recorded collectively as a burst picture group with burst icon [˜]. A Burst icon • Continuous Playback and Multi Playback in a group unit is possible. •...
  • Page 154 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About retrieval of Burst Picture group information If you delete or change the file names of pictures stored in the built-in memory using a PC, or pictures stored the memory card using a PC or other device, the camera will automatically retrieve the new information and recompose the burst picture groups when you switch it on again.

  • Page 155: Editing Burst Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Editing Burst Pictures You can edit the pictures in the burst picture group as single pictures or in group units (including all pictures in group). ∫ Editing single pictures within a burst picture group •...
  • Page 156 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Editing in burst picture group units All pictures in the burst picture group are edited at once. • For burst picture groups, the following editing menu can be used. – [TITLE EDIT] (P166), [TEXT STAMP] (P168), [RESIZE] (P171), [FAVORITE] (P176), [PRINT SET] (P177), [PROTECT] (P179), [DELETE] (P180), [FACE REC EDIT] (P181), [COPY] (P182)

  • Page 157: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a...

  • Page 158: Playing Back [High Speed Movie]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Playing Back [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] You can play back the motion pictures recorded with scene mode set to [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] according to your preference, such as with slow motion playback or fast forward playback. Press 2/1 to select a picture with a ], and then press 3 to [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] icon [ play back.

  • Page 159: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Press 3 to pause Motion Picture playback. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 160: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favorites.

  • Page 161: Slide Show

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed. A Play/Pause B Stop ¢ C Back to previous picture ¢ D Ahead to next picture ¢...

  • Page 162: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Mode Play]/[Category Play]/[Favorite Play])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([MODE PLAY]/[CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [MODE PLAY] Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD], or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. Select [MODE PLAY] on the Playback Mode menu. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 163: [Category Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Select [CATEGORY PLAY] on the Playback Mode menu.

  • Page 164: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P176) (Only when [FAVORITE] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Select [FAVORITE PLAY] on the Playback Mode menu. - 164 -...

  • Page 165: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.

  • Page 166: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P168). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode or [LOCATION] in Travel Date are also recorded as the titles.

  • Page 167: [Video Divide]

    Advanced (Playback) [VIDEO DIVIDE] Recorded motion picture can be d in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. divide It cannot be restored once divided. Select [VIDEO DIVIDE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.

  • Page 168: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, Travel Date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a Picture Size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
  • Page 169 Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4 to select text stamp items, and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Setting item [OFF] [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [WITHTIME]: [OFF] Stamps names registered in name settings for...
  • Page 170 Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size > > > > ], press 3 to select [YES] for stamping [AGE], and then •...

  • Page 171: [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 172: [Cropping]

    Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP], and then press [MENU/SET]. When [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP] is selected, press 3/4/2/1 to select burst •...
  • Page 173 Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the cropped picture may become smaller than that of the original picture.

  • Page 174: [Leveling]

    Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP], and then press [MENU/SET]. When [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP] is selected, press 3/4/2/1 to select burst •...

  • Page 175: [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/ SET]. •...

  • Page 176: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] This can only be used when [FAVORITE] in setup menu is set to [ON]. You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. – Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) –...

  • Page 177: [Print Set]

    About display of ” [FAVORITE], [PRINT SET] and [PROTECT] icons during playback of burst picture groups. on P156. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 178 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Canceling all the [PRINT SET] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫...

  • Page 179: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. • “ For details about the icon display during burst picture group playback, refer to About display of ” [FAVORITE], [PRINT SET] and [PROTECT] icons during playback of burst picture groups. on P156.

  • Page 180: [Delete]

    Advanced (Playback) [DELETE] Pictures can be deleted. Pictures cannot be restored once deleted. Select [DELETE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. • When [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP] or [MULTI IN BURST GROUP] is selected, press 3/4/2/1 to select Burst Picture Group, and press [MENU/SET] to proceed to step [SINGLE]...

  • Page 181: [Face Rec Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 182: [Copy]

    • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...

  • Page 183: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P37) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket 3 Red: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 184: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and playback the motion picture.

  • Page 185: Playing Back On The Tv With Hdmi Socket

    HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (P187) Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE].
  • Page 186 Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) •...
  • Page 187 VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations.
  • Page 188 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link. 3/4/2/1: Select the image. [OK]: Go to one screen display. Pictures in Burst Picture Group are played Multi Playback back with Multi Playback.
  • Page 189 Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.

  • Page 190: Saving The Recorded Still Pictures And Motion Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, RAW, AVCHD, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions. Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD...

  • Page 191: Copying To A Pc Using "Photofunstudio 5.2 Hd Edition

    Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [RAW], [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD], using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition”...

  • Page 192: Connecting To A Pc

    (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition”...
  • Page 193 Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. A USB connection cable (supplied) •...
  • Page 194 Connecting to other equipment Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME” or “Untitled” is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.
  • Page 195 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Folders and images processed in the PC cannot be played back on the camera. It is recommended to use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) when you write the image from PC to a card.

  • Page 196: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. • Burst pictures will be displayed as a list, and not as a group. •...

  • Page 197: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Note • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional). •...

  • Page 198: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. PictBridge Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MULTI SELECT [MENU/SET]. SELECT ALL PRINT SET(DPOF) • FAVORITE If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures.

  • Page 199: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. NUM.
  • Page 200 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
  • Page 201 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã...

  • Page 202: Using The Conversion Lens (Optional)

    Others Others Using the Conversion Lens (optional) With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take close-up pictures of smaller subjects. Refer to P149 for details. Preparations: Remove the lens cap and lens hood. Attach the lens adapter. •...
  • Page 203 Others Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu. (P28) • P149 Refer to for [CONVERSION]. Press 3/4 to select [ ], and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • Set in same way to select [ ] too. • Always set to [OFF] when the conversion lens is taken off. Note •...

  • Page 204: Using The Protector/Filter (Optional)

    Others Using the Protector/Filter (optional) The MC protector (DMW-LMC52; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colors nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND52; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance.

  • Page 205: Using An External Flash (Optional)

    Others Using an external flash (optional) After attaching the external flash, the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparations: • Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. ∫ Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL500; optional) Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe A and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash.
  • Page 206 Others Note • You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even when attaching the external flash. • Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally.

  • Page 207: Using The Remote Shutter (Optional)

    • Slide it to the other side to cancel [LOCK]. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional). • You cannot operate the camera with the remote shutter in the following cases. – When the Sleep Mode is canceled •...

  • Page 208: Using The External Microphone (Optional)

    Others Using the External Microphone (optional) If you use the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional), you can switch to either stereo or monaural sound recording. It is also possible to reduce the wind noise efficiently by switching the [WIND CUT OFF/ ON] switch to [ON].

  • Page 209: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Program AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting) Recording Mode Flash Mode (P69) AF area (P54) Film Mode (P118) Picture Size (P133) Quality (P134) Battery Indication (P18) ¢ 1 Number of Recordable Pictures (P230) Focus (P54)
  • Page 210 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 19 Zoom Microphone (P151) : Wind cut (P151) 20 AF Macro Recording (P74) B B B / / W W : MF (P75) 6 6 0 0 21 White Balance (P136) White Balance Fine Adjustment...
  • Page 211 Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 Playback Mode (P60) Protected Picture (P179) Favorites (P176) 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 Stamped with Text Indication (P168) Film Mode (P118) Picture Size (P133) 1ST DAY 1ST DAY 1ST DAY 1ST DAY Quality (P134)

  • Page 212: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
  • Page 213 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 214 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
  • Page 215 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
  • Page 216 About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...

  • Page 217: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] > The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock (P24) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] >...
  • Page 218 Others [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you formatted the built-in memory on a PC. > Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P39) The data on the built-in memory will be deleted. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] •...
  • Page 219 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. •...

  • Page 220: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P220–229). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P36) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 221 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P64) The recorded picture is whitish.
  • Page 222 Others Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible. • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped.
  • Page 223 Others Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the LCD monitor during recording. • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. It appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction.
  • Page 224 Others LCD monitor/Viewfinder The LCD monitor/Viewfinder turns off although the camera is turned on. • LCD monitor will turn off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P35) of the [ECONOMY] Mode is activated. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).] The LCD monitor/Viewfinder becomes darker or brighter for a moment.
  • Page 225 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P175) is set to [ON]. The picture is not played back. There are no recorded pictures. • Did you press [(]? • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? >...
  • Page 226 > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the HDMI mini cable (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P183, 185) > Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo. - 226 -...
  • Page 227 The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
  • Page 228 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P40) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •...
  • Page 229 Others When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colors which are not actually present. • At some magnification levels, the pictures taken are slightly distorted or the outlines and other areas in the pictures taken are colored, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 230: And Available Recording Time

    Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 231 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1130 4 GB 1080 1720 1280 2230 6 GB 1650 2620 1950 3390 8 GB 2210 3500 2610 4540 Card 12 GB 3330 5290 3940...
  • Page 232 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 1060 1400 6 GB 1100 1620 1430 2130 8 GB 1470 2170 1910 2850 Card 12 GB 2230 3270 2890 4300 16 GB...
  • Page 233 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 2510 3770 1 GB 5030 7550 2 GB 1530 8770 12290 4 GB 1630 3010 17240 24130 6 GB 2470 4580 26210 36700 8 GB 3310 6130 35080...
  • Page 234 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 1190 1540 6 GB 1220 1810 1510 2350 8 GB 1630 2430 2020 3140 Card 12 GB 2460 3660 3060 4740 16 GB...
  • Page 235 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 3020 4310 1 GB 1720 6040 8630 2 GB 1800 3410 10240 15360 4 GB 3540 6700 20110 30170 6 GB 5390 10190 30580 45870 8 GB 7220 13640...
  • Page 236 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 1290 1120 1690 6 GB 1340 1970 1710 2580 8 GB 1800 2640 2290 3450 Card 12 GB 2720 3980 3460 5210...
  • Page 237 Others Aspect ratio Picture size › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 3020 4310 1 GB 1540 6040 8630 2 GB 1610 3070 10240 15360 4 GB 3170 6030 20110 30170 6 GB 4820 9170 30580 45870 8 GB 6460 12280...
  • Page 238 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD(1080i)] [AVCHD(720p)] Recording quality setting Built-in Memory Cannot be used. (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 2 min 00 s 3 min 00 s 2 min 00 s 3 min 00 s 1 GB 6 min 00 s 8 min 00 s...
  • Page 239 Others File format [MOTION JPEG] Recording quality setting Built-in Memory Cannot be used. 1 min 18 s Cannot be used. (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 min 30 s 3 min 50 s 4 min 00 s 11 min 10 s 1 min 28 s 1 GB 3 min 30 s...
  • Page 240 Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

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