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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Basic Owner's Manual

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Panaso
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Basic Owner's Manual
Digital Camera
Mo_e_
.o. DMC-FZ 150
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions
on the
operation of this camera are
contained in "Owner's
Manual for
advanced features
(PDF format)"
in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
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  • Page 1 Panaso Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera Mo_e_ .o. DMC-FZ 150 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below.
  • Page 3 WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. • USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
  • Page 4 • About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. •...
  • Page 5 U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. • Cautions for Use • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
  • Page 6 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 7 Information for Your Safety ................Care of the camera ..................Standard Accessories ................... Names and Functions of Components ............Charging the Battery ................... • Charging ....................• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..15 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ......
  • Page 8 Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. - Dropping or hitting the camera. - Pressing hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
  • Page 9 Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of September 2011. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger...
  • Page 10 Lens Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp Flash Flash open button Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder [EVF/LCD] button [AF/AE LOCK] button Rear dial Playback button [MENU/SET] button Cursor buttons Exposure compensation/ Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment Self-timer button Function button The following menus can be assigned.
  • Page 11 3231 30 Tripod receptacle Release lever Card/Battery door DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6; shop display purpose only) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic adaptor (DMW-AC8PP;...
  • Page 12 This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as ,L/•/<I/I_. Cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. [MENU/SET] button: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. e.g.: When you press the • (down) button Press...
  • Page 13 To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.
  • Page 14 • About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery...
  • Page 15 Products Association]. • Program AE Mode • Temperature: 23 _C (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.
  • Page 16 • Memory size: Approx. 70 MB • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. These cards are indicated as card...
  • Page 17 Battery • Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. lide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always...
  • Page 18 • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. OFF ON (_ • The power lamp O lights when you turn this unit on. Press [MENU/SET]. Press <1/1_to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press A/V to set,...
  • Page 19 Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part _. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely adjust to each mode. • Basic AE Mode Program The subjects are recorded using your own settings. The subjects are recorded using settings...
  • Page 20 • Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which manually...
  • Page 21 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 • Set the focus selector switch to [AF].
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23 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 want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. _Set the mode dial to [_]. halfway Press the shutter button focus and then press it fully to take...
  • Page 24 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] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [iHANDHELD NITE] 12 [i-SUNSET] [i-BABY] Only when [i_A]...
  • Page 25 _licable modes: _r_'_/Sl_/__i_l_ Recording Motion Pictures This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. (_) Available recording time (_ Elapsed recording time • You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording...
  • Page 26 Press [_]. Press <1 • After selecting the motion picture, press • to start playback. Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back will be deleted. Press [{_]. picture deleted, Select the...
  • Page 27 Example: In the [REC] menu, change [AF MODE] from [[_]] (1-area-focusing) [r_:] (Face Detection) When the focus selector switch is set to [AF] in Program AE Mode. Press [MENU/SET]. rear Press &IT rotate the dial to select the menu item. rear Press •...
  • Page 28 _licable modes: _'_/SI __i_l_ Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Press • [1_] until [EXPOSURE] appears. Press <1/1_ to compensate the exposure and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 29 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. [ A ]. Set the mode dial to otate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
  • Page 30 Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. _Set the mode dial to [M]. rear aperture Rotate the dial to set the and shutter speed.
  • Page 31 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. • For Windows containing _Turn the PC and insert...
  • Page 32 Web Site. http:llget.adobe.comlreaderlotherversions • To uninstall the Owner's Manual (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the "Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\" folder. • For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner's Manual (supplied). Open the "Manual" folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder.
  • Page 33 Digital Camera: information for your safety _!Power ! Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.0 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.9 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective 12,100,000 pixels pixels Image...
  • Page 34 Shutter system Electronic shutter+Mechanical shutter Burst recording Burst speed For mechanical 2 frames/sec, 5.5 frames/sec, 12 framesisec shutter For electronic 40 frames/sec, 60 frames/sec shutter During motion 2 frames/sec (Max. 40 frames/3.5 picture recording 5 frames/sec (Max. 40 frames/3.5 10 frames/sec (Max.
  • Page 35 Exposure (AE) Program AE (P)/Aperture-Priority AE (A)/ Shutter-Priority AE (S)/Manual Exposure Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, 3 EV to +3 EV) Metering mode Multiple/Center weighted/Spot LCD monitor 3.0" TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 461,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Viewflnder Color LCD Viewfinder (Approx.
  • Page 36 Ib (excluding card and battery) Operating 0 _C to 40 °C (32 _F to 104 °F) temperature Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A83B): information for your safety 8.4 V, 0.43 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic...
  • Page 37 Description " Accessory# Lithum Ion Battery DMW-BMB9 DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, Flash DMW-FL500 Remote Shutter DMW-RSL1 DMW-MS1 Stereo Microphone MC Protector DMW-LMC52 ND Filter DMW-LND52 DMW-LPL52 PL Filter (Circular Type) Tele Conversion Lens I DMW-LT55 Close-up Lens I DMW-LC55 DMW-LA5 Lens Adapter AV Cable DMW-AVCl HDMI mini Cable...
  • Page 38 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • "AVCHD Progressive", "AVCHD", the "AVCHD Progressive" Logo and the "AVCHD" Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 39 Panaso Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera Mo_e_ .o. DMC-FZ 150 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 40 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below.
  • Page 41 WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. • USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
  • Page 42 • About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. •...
  • Page 43 U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. • Cautions for Use • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
  • Page 44 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 45 Information for Your Safety ................Care of the camera ..................Standard Accessories ................... Names and Functions of Components ............Charging the Battery ................... • Charging ....................• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..15 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ......
  • Page 46 Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. - Dropping or hitting the camera. - Pressing hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
  • Page 47 Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of September 2011. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger...
  • Page 48 Lens Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp Flash Flash open button Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder [EVF/LCD] button [AF/AE LOCK] button Rear dial Playback button [MENU/SET] button Cursor buttons Exposure compensation/ Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment Self-timer button Function button The following menus can be assigned.
  • Page 49 3231 30 Tripod receptacle Release lever Card/Battery door DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6; shop display purpose only) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic adaptor (DMW-AC8PP;...
  • Page 50 This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as ,L/•/<I/I_. Cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. [MENU/SET] button: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. e.g.: When you press the • (down) button Press...
  • Page 51 To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.
  • Page 52 • About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery...
  • Page 53 Products Association]. • Program AE Mode • Temperature: 23 _C (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.
  • Page 54 • Memory size: Approx. 70 MB • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. These cards are indicated as card...
  • Page 55 Battery • Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. lide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always...
  • Page 56 • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. OFF ON (_ • The power lamp O lights when you turn this unit on. Press [MENU/SET]. Press <1/1_to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press A/V to set,...
  • Page 57 Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part _. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely adjust to each mode. • Basic AE Mode Program The subjects are recorded using your own settings. The subjects are recorded using settings...
  • Page 58 • Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which manually...
  • Page 59 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 • Set the focus selector switch to [AF].
  • Page 60 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...
  • Page 61 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 want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. _Set the mode dial to [_]. halfway Press the shutter button focus and then press it fully to take...
  • Page 62 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] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [iHANDHELD NITE] 12 [i-SUNSET] [i-BABY] Only when [i_A]...
  • Page 63 _licable modes: _r_'_/Sl_/__i_l_ Recording Motion Pictures This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. (_) Available recording time (_ Elapsed recording time • You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording...
  • Page 64 Press [_]. Press <1 • After selecting the motion picture, press • to start playback. Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back will be deleted. Press [{_]. picture deleted, Select the...
  • Page 65 Example: In the [REC] menu, change [AF MODE] from [[_]] (1-area-focusing) [r_:] (Face Detection) When the focus selector switch is set to [AF] in Program AE Mode. Press [MENU/SET]. rear Press &IT rotate the dial to select the menu item. rear Press •...
  • Page 66 _licable modes: _'_/SI __i_l_ Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Press • [1_] until [EXPOSURE] appears. Press <1/1_ to compensate the exposure and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 67 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. [ A ]. Set the mode dial to otate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
  • Page 68 Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. _Set the mode dial to [M]. rear aperture Rotate the dial to set the and shutter speed.
  • Page 69 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. • For Windows containing _Turn the PC and insert...
  • Page 70 Web Site. http:llget.adobe.comlreaderlotherversions • To uninstall the Owner's Manual (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the "Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\" folder. • For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner's Manual (supplied). Open the "Manual" folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder.
  • Page 71 Digital Camera: information for your safety _!Power ! Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.0 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.9 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective 12,100,000 pixels pixels Image...
  • Page 72 Shutter system Electronic shutter+Mechanical shutter Burst recording Burst speed For mechanical 2 frames/sec, 5.5 frames/sec, 12 framesisec shutter For electronic 40 frames/sec, 60 frames/sec shutter During motion 2 frames/sec (Max. 40 frames/3.5 picture recording 5 frames/sec (Max. 40 frames/3.5 10 frames/sec (Max.
  • Page 73 Exposure (AE) Program AE (P)/Aperture-Priority AE (A)/ Shutter-Priority AE (S)/Manual Exposure Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, 3 EV to +3 EV) Metering mode Multiple/Center weighted/Spot LCD monitor 3.0" TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 461,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Viewflnder Color LCD Viewfinder (Approx.
  • Page 74 Ib (excluding card and battery) Operating 0 _C to 40 °C (32 _F to 104 °F) temperature Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A83B): information for your safety 8.4 V, 0.43 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic...
  • Page 75 Description " Accessory# Lithum Ion Battery DMW-BMB9 DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, Flash DMW-FL500 Remote Shutter DMW-RSL1 DMW-MS1 Stereo Microphone MC Protector DMW-LMC52 ND Filter DMW-LND52 DMW-LPL52 PL Filter (Circular Type) Tele Conversion Lens I DMW-LT55 Close-up Lens I DMW-LC55 DMW-LA5 Lens Adapter AV Cable DMW-AVCl HDMI mini Cable...
  • Page 76 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • "AVCHD Progressive", "AVCHD", the "AVCHD Progressive" Logo and the "AVCHD" Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.