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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FZ50
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Camera DMC-FZ50 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0X92...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    • Please note that the actual controls and We would like to take this opportunity to components, menu items, etc. of your thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera may look somewhat Digital Camera. Please read these different from those shown in the...
  • Page 3 Panasonic This equipment has been tested and Model No.: DMC-FZ50 found to comply with the limits for a Responsible party: Panasonic Class B digital device, pursuant to Part Corporation of 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are North America...
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder -If you see this symbol- • Do not press the LCD monitor with Information on Disposal in other excessive force. Uneven colors may Countries outside the European appear on the LCD monitor and it may Union malfunction.
  • Page 5 Before Use ∫ About the Lens ∫ When not using the camera for a long • Do not press the lens with excessive period of time force. • Store the battery in a cool and dry place • Do not leave the camera with the lens with a relatively stable temperature.

  • Page 6: About The Mode Dial

    Before Use About The Mode Dial : Playback mode (P40) This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures. Adjust part A to the desired mode. The mode dial can be rotated 360o. Rotate ∫ About indications in these operating it slowly and surely to adjust to each mode.
  • Page 7 Before Use ∫ About the front dial and rear dial ∫ About the LCD monitor Instructions for using these dials in the At the time when this camera is purchased, operating instructions are given with the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera illustrations that match the screen icons.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Optical Image Stabilizer ......54 Before Use Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ..55 Taking Close-up Pictures......56 Aperture-priority AE ........ 57 Information for Your Safety....... 2 Shutter-priority AE ........57 About The Mode Dial ........ 6 Manual exposure ........58 Aperture Value and Shutter Speed..
  • Page 9 • [WB ADJUST.] • [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] Finely adjusting the To display the picture rotated ..104 white balance ........85 • [DPOF PRINT] • [SENSITIVITY] Setting the picture to print and Setting the light sensitivity ....85 the number of prints......105 •...

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories SD Memory Card (32 MB) (Indicated as “Card” in the text) Battery Pack Check that all the accessories are included (Indicated as “Battery” in the text) before using the camera. Battery Charger (Indicated as “Charger” in the text) USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM...
  • Page 11 3/Exposure Compensation (P52)/Auto (P112, 115, 118) Bracket (P53)/Flash Output Adjustment 34 [DC IN] Socket (P112, 115) (P49)/Backlight Compensation in auto • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC mode (P36) Button adaptor (DMW-AC7; optional). 16 [MENU/SET] Button (P27) 17 Card Door (P19)

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. This is an overview of how to record and • Set the clock. (P26) playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

  • Page 13: Screen Display

    Preparation A In recording Screen Display B Out-of-frame display 1 Recording mode (P32) 2 Flash mode (P47) 3 Focus (P32) 4 Picture size (P87) 5 Quality (P87) In Motion picture mode (P76) PROGRAM SHIFT F2.8 1/25 : Jitter alert (P35) 6 Battery indication (P16) 24 2526 7 Number of recordable pictures/...
  • Page 14 Preparation 24 White balance (P83) White balance fine adjustment (P85) 25 ISO sensitivity (P85) 26 Burst (P55) 100 _ 0001 : Audio recording (P76, 89) 1/19 PLAY AUDIO 27 Flip animation (P95) 28 Color effect mode (P94) F2.8 1/25 ISO100 AUTO 29 Custom setting (P62) 10:00 DEC.
  • Page 15 Preparation 17 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P71) 18 Audio playback (P81) PLAY MOTION : In motion picture mode PICTURE (P81) 19 Flip animation (P95) 20 Favorites (P103) VQT0X92...

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation Charging the Battery • After charging is completed, be sure to with the Charger disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet. The battery is not charged when the • The battery becomes warm after using it camera is shipped. Charge the battery and during and after charging.
  • Page 17 Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the • The battery is over discharged camera is turned on. (When the optical (discharged excessively). In a while, the image stabilizer function is set to lamp will light and normal charging will [MODE1]) start.

  • Page 18: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is • Always use genuine Panasonic removed. (If you insert a battery that is not batteries (CGR-S006A).

  • Page 19: Inserting/Removing The Card

    • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. 2 Insert: • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Insert the card fully until it clicks Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. and it is locked.

  • Page 20: About The Card

    When a MultiMediaCard is used, the Please confirm the latest information on the performance of certain features may be following website. slightly slower than advertised. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of (This Site is English only.) children to prevent swallowing. VQT0X92...

  • Page 21: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Preparation ∫ Strap (supplied) Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap 1 Pass the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet. ∫ Lens Cap (supplied) 1 Attach the lens cap. 2 Pass the strap through the stopper and fasten the strap. • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation ∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood Attaching the Lens Hood 1 Place the camera upside down, remove the lens hood and turn it around, aligning the white mark In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood A on the lens hood with lens will minimize lens flare and ghosting.
  • Page 23 • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department on 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 24: Lcd Monitor

    Preparation ∫ Taking pictures at a low angle LCD Monitor Take hold of the LCD monitor open knob with your fingers, and pull the knob Adjusting the LCD monitor makes it toward you and rotate the monitor 180o. possible to take pictures from various •...
  • Page 25 Preparation ∫ Taking pictures with the camera held vertically • If the LCD monitor turns on when it is Take hold of the LCD monitor opening knob closed with the screen facing inwards, the with your fingers, and pull the monitor all camera automatically switches to the the way toward you (by rotating it 180o ), Viewfinder.

  • Page 26: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time • Refer to [WORLD TIME] (P73) for information about setting the local time (Clock Set) at the travel destination area. 3 Press [MENU/SET] several times ∫ Initial setting to close the menu. The clock is not set so the following screen •...

  • Page 27: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation • Press 4 at A to switch to the next About the Setup Menu menu screen. • Set items as required. (Refer to P28 to 31 4 Press 1, press 3 4 to select the for each menu item.) setting and then press •...
  • Page 28 Preparation [CLOCK SET] [OFF]: When taking a picture, the date on which it was taken it is not recorded. MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu • Refer to P71 for information about setting and select this item. (P27) [TRAVEL DATE].
  • Page 29 Preparation [PLAY ON LCD] [BEEP] MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select this item. (P27) and select this item. (P27) [ON]: If you were using the viewfinder to ]: No operation sound record, the display automatically ]: Soft operation sound...
  • Page 30 Preparation • To reset the folder number to 100, format • When [PictBridge (PTP)] is selected, the (P111) the card first and then use this camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture function to reset the file number. Transfer Protocol)” communication system. A reset screen for the folder number will [HIGHLIGHT] then appear.
  • Page 31 Preparation [SCENE MENU] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select this item. (P27) [AUTO]: [SCENE MODE] menu appears automatically when setting the mode dial to scene mode. Select the desired scene mode. (P64) [OFF]: [SCENE MODE] menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to scene mode and the camera is operated in scene...

  • Page 32: Basic

    Basic Basic Taking Pictures • When the ISO sensitivity is set to ], the shutter speed will not be displayed. (P85) • If [ ] or [ ] is used in AF mode, the AF area does not appear until the The camera automatically sets the shutter subject is brought into focus.
  • Page 33 Basic • The program shift indication D appears • To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity, and/or on the screen when program shift is setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in activated. [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting every • Program shift is canceled if the camera is item except [NOISE REDUCTION] to turned off or the rear dial is rotated left [LOW].
  • Page 34 Basic • Make sure the camera does not shake subject because the people are outside the when you press the shutter button. AF area. • Do not cover the microphone or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. •...
  • Page 35 Basic In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P91) aperture value and the shutter speed turn may turn on to focus on the subject. red. (They do not turn red when the flash • Even when the focus indication appears is activated.) and the subject is focused, it is canceled if •...

  • Page 36: Taking Pictures In Auto Mode

    Basic ∫ The Backlight Compensation Taking Pictures in Backlight refers to when light comes from Auto Mode the back of a subject. In this case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark. If you press 3, the compensating backlight A appears and the ON indication This mode allows beginners to take pictures...

  • Page 37: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic Taking Pictures with • Depending on the zoom magnification, the picture may have some colored fringes the Zoom around the subject. This is called chromatic aberration and may be more visible when recording distant subjects. Using the Optical Zoom •...

  • Page 38: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    Basic ∫ Picture size and maximum zoom Using the Digital Zoom magnification Further extending the zoom (±: Available, —: Not available) Maximum Extended Aspect Picture size zoom optical ratio magnification zoom The digital zoom can be set to [2 ] or [4 (10M) with [D.ZOOM] in the [REC] menu and a maximum of 48...

  • Page 39: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Basic ∫ Entering the digital zoom range – When the quality is set to [RAW] (P87) In the [REC] menu (P82), setting [D.ZOOM] – When [CONVERSION] on the [REC] to [2k] or [4k] allows you to magnify a menu is set to [ ] (P97) subject up to a maximum of 48 times.

  • Page 40: Playing Back Pictures

    Basic Playing Back Pictures 3 Press 3 4 2 1 to move the position. REVIEW4X Press 2 1 to select the picture. 100 _ 0001 DELETE • When you change the magnification or 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 the position to be displayed, the zoom : Play back the previous picture position indication A appears for about : Play back the next picture...

  • Page 41: Deleting Pictures

    Basic • In review playback in recording mode Deleting Pictures and in multi playback (P78), the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one. ∫ To delete a single picture • This camera is based on the DCF 1 Select the picture with 2 1.
  • Page 42 Basic • If you select [MULTI DELETE], perform using [ALL DELETE] and [DELETE ALL steps onwards. EXCEPT ?] is displayed when using • If you select [ALL DELETE], perform [ALL DELETE EXCEPT steps onwards. • If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting •...

  • Page 43: Advanced

    Advanced Advanced About the LCD In recording mode Monitor/Viewfinder Changing the information displayed BACKLIGHT EVF/LCD DISPLAY 1 Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch the monitor screen. A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF) • When the LCD monitor turns on, the C Normal display Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa).

  • Page 44: Diopter Adjustment

    Advanced In playback mode 100 _ 0001 1ST DAY months days 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 100 _ 0001 ∫ Monitor priority F2.8 1/25 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the H Normal display [SETUP] menu (P29), the LCD monitor is I Display with recording information and turned on in the following cases.
  • Page 45 Advanced ∫ Recording Guide Line • There may be white saturated areas if the distance to the subject is too close when When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the taking pictures with the flash. White cross point of these lines, you can take saturated areas appear blinking in black.
  • Page 46 Advanced ∫ Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays • When the recorded picture and the brightness along the horizontal axis (black histogram do not match each other to white) and the number of pixels at each under the following conditions, the brightness level on the vertical axis.

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced Taking Pictures using : AUTO the Built-in Flash The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. ¢1 : AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. OPEN It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then...
  • Page 48 Advanced ∫ Available flash settings by recording ∫ The available flash range to take mode pictures The available flash settings depend on the The available flash range to take pictures recording mode. depends on the ISO sensitivity selected. (±: Available, —: Not available) ISO sensitivity Available flash range [AUTO]...
  • Page 49 Advanced ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting [ISO800] Wide Shutter speed 80 cm (2.62 feet) to Flash setting (Sec.) 7.4 m (24.28 feet) : AUTO 1/30 to 1/2000 Tele : AUTO/ 1/30 to 1/2000 60 cm (1.97 feet) to Red-eye reduction 5.6 m (18.37 feet) : Forced ON...
  • Page 50 Advanced • When the shutter speed is fast, the flash 2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish. effect may not be sufficient. • You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] • If you repeat taking a picture, it may not in steps of [1/3 EV].

  • Page 51: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced Taking Pictures with • If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is the Self-timer canceled. • When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient 1 Press 2 [ way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.

  • Page 52: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced Compensating the 1 Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] Exposure appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. 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 MENU SELECT EXIT...

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced Taking Pictures using • When setting auto bracket and burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be Auto Bracket performed. • When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically function in the [SETUP] menu.

  • Page 54: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Advanced Optical Image While the demonstration is displayed, you cannot take pictures. Stabilizer While the demonstration is displayed, set the optical zoom to Wide (1k). • The stabilizer function may not be This mode detects jitter and compensates effective in the following cases. for it.

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced ¢ The burst speed is constant regardless Taking Pictures using of the transfer speed of the card. Burst Mode • The number of pictures indicated is when the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and the flash is not activated. •...

  • Page 56: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced Taking Close-up distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the Pictures subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be This mode allows you to take close-up properly focused even if the focus...

  • Page 57: Aperture-Priority Ae

    Advanced Aperture-priority AE sensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100] when you switch from [AUTO] to Aperture-priority AE or Shutter-priority AE.) • The aperture value and the shutter speed Set the aperture value to a higher number displayed on the screen turn red when the when you want a sharp focus background.

  • Page 58: Manual Exposure

    Advanced – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P47) • Set the aperture value and the shutter – [AUTO] or [ ] in ISO sensitivity speed again when the exposure is not (P85) (The ISO sensitivity is adequate. automatically set to [ISO100] when you 3 Take a picture.

  • Page 59: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced Aperture Value and Manual exposure Shutter Speed Available Aperture Available Shutter Value Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) (Per 1/3 EV) Aperture-priority AE F2.8 to F3.6 60 to 1/1000 Available Aperture Shutter Speed F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300 Value (Sec) F5.6 to F7.1 60 to 1/1600...

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced ∫ MF ASSIST Taking Pictures with When you rotate the focus ring while Manual Focus setting [MF ASSIST] to [MF1] or [MF2], the MF assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged. It allows you to focus on the subject more easily.
  • Page 61 Advanced ∫ Prefocus • [MF1]: The center of the screen is enlarged. You can adjust the focus This is a technique for focusing in advance while determining the composition on the point the pictures will be taken when of the whole of the screen. it is difficult to focus on the subject with •...

  • Page 62: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)

    Advanced 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to change the • Set to the mode dial to the desired mode expanded area. and select the desired menu settings in • The expansion is canceled after advance. approximately 2 seconds. 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then •...

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode

    Advanced • Press 1 to display the settings for each 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then menu item. (Press 2 to return to the press [MENU/SET]. selection screen.) CUSTOM SET1 CUST.SET MEM. CUSTOM SET1 OVER WRITE CURRENT AUTO AUTO CAMERA STATUS AS AUTO...

  • Page 64: Scene Mode

    Advanced Scene Mode • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the front dial. 1 / 5 SCENE MODE PORTRAIT SCENE MODE 2/ 5 When you select a scene mode to match SOFT SKIN NIGHT PORTRAIT SCENE MODE 3/ 5 the subject and recording situation, the...

  • Page 65: [Portrait]

    Advanced • This mode may not be effective when [PORTRAIT] there is insufficient brightness. MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P64) [SCENERY] The background is blurred and the person Press [ MENU ] to display the [SCENE MODE] stands out with a healthier complexion.

  • Page 66: [Night Portrait]

    Advanced • Set the focus switch to [AF]. [NIGHT PORTRAIT] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P64) This mode allows you to take pictures of a subject and a landscape with near real-life brightness by using the flash and slowing ∫...

  • Page 67: [Food]

    Advanced [FOOD] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P64) This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being 1 Move the camera smoothly while affected by the ambient light in restaurants following the subject in the viewfinder.

  • Page 68: [Candle Light]

    Advanced 2 Aim the camera at an object, such as a [CANDLE LIGHT] distant light, that is about the same distance from the camera as the point MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] where the fireworks will rise. menu and select a scene mode.

  • Page 69: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Advanced could not take in [NIGHT SCENERY] by making the shutter speed slower. • Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P46) • The continuous AF setting is disabled. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF • The optical image stabilizer function is 15 15 fixed to [OFF].

  • Page 70: [Snow]

    Advanced ∫ Birthday setting [SNOW] 1 Press 3 4 to select [BIRTHDAY SET.] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 2 When the message [PLEASE SET THE menu and select a scene mode. (P64) BIRTHDAY OF THE BABY] appears, This mode will adjust the white balance and select items (Year/Month/Day) using...

  • Page 71: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Advanced Recording which day 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] of the vacation you menu icon [ ] and then press 1. take the picture SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME CUST.SET MEM. MONITOR If you set the departure date in advance, GUIDE LINE MENU SELECT...
  • Page 72 Advanced and the day of the vacation that you took 7 Take a picture. the picture is not recorded. • If you set a departure date and then change the clock setting to the date and time at the travel destination, [-] (minus) is displayed in white and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is 1ST DAY...

  • Page 73: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    Advanced Displaying the time at message appears, press [MENU/SET] and then set home area from the the travel destination screen shown in step 2 in “Setting the (World Time) home area [HOME]”. ∫ Setting the home area [HOME] (Perform steps 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 74 Advanced • If you are setting the home area for the • The names of major cities in the second time etc., the screen returns to the selected area are displayed. Also, the screen shown in step after you press time difference between the selected [MENU/SET] to set your home area.

  • Page 75: Location Candidates For World Time Settings

    Advanced Location candidates for World Time settings Offset from Listed location name Midway Islands Samoa Hawaii Honolulu Tahiti Alaska Anchorage Vancouver Seattle Los Angeles Denver Phoenix Chicago Houston Mexico City Toronto New York Miami Lima Caracas Manaus La Paz -3:30 Newfoundland Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo...

  • Page 76: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced ∫ Changing the settings for the aspect Motion Picture Mode ratio and the picture quality 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 4 to select 1 Press the shutter button halfway [ASPECT RATIO] and then press to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
  • Page 77 • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures.

  • Page 78: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Advanced Displaying Multiple – [ ] (Favorites) – [ ] (Motion picture) Screens (Multi Playback) – [ ] ([BABY1]/[BABY2] in scene mode, age in months, age in years etc.) – [ ] (Travel date) 1 Rotate the front dial to the left to –...

  • Page 79: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Advanced Displaying pictures by • The pictures that were recorded on the selected date are displayed on the recording date 9 screens playback screen. • Rotate the front dial towards the left to (Calendar playback) return to the calendar screen. 4 Press 3 4 2 1 to select a picture and then press You can display pictures by recording date...

  • Page 80: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced ∫ To delete a picture during the Using the Playback playback zoom Zoom 1 Press [ 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. 1 Rotate the front dial towards the • Even if the indications on the screen are right to enlarge the picture.

  • Page 81: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced ∫ Pictures with audio Playing Back Motion Press 2 1 to select a picture Pictures/Pictures with with the audio icon [ ] and then Audio press 4 to play back. 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO ∫ Motion pictures Press 2 1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ 10:00 DEC.

  • Page 82: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode 3 Press 1, press 3 4 to select the Menu setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture QUALITY adjustment etc. AUDIO REC. •...

  • Page 83: [W.balance]

    Menu Settings ∫ Using FUNCTION setting [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture You can use the [FUNCTION] button to easily set the following 6 items when recording. • AF mode (P90) MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode •...
  • Page 84 Menu Settings ∫ Auto white balance ∫ Setting the white balance manually The available white balance range is shown in the following illustration. When you take Use this to set the white balance manually. a picture beyond the available white 1 Select [ ] and then press balance range, the picture may appear...

  • Page 85: [Wb Adjust.] Finely Adjusting The White Balance

    Menu Settings [WB ADJUST.] • You can finely adjust the white balance Finely adjusting the white independently for each white balance balance item. • The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash. MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode •...
  • Page 86 Menu Settings • Noise is avoided when taking pictures AUTO The ISO sensitivity is indoors of a subject with no movement by automatically adjusted decreasing the ISO sensitivity. according to the brightness. The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness.

  • Page 87: [Aspect Ratio]

    Menu Settings • ISO sensitivity cannot be set in motion picture mode [ • In motion picture mode [ ], you can • To avoid picture noises, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity, setting select [ ] or [ ]. (P76) [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to •...
  • Page 88 Menu Settings ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ to a maximum of 21.4k when the digital zoom is set to [OFF]. (P37) (10M) 3648k2736 pixels • The extended optical zoom does not work (8M EZ) 3264k2448 pixels in [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode so the (5M EZ) 2560k1920 pixels picture size for [EZ] is not displayed.

  • Page 89: [Audio Rec.]

    Menu Settings [METERING MODE] [AUDIO REC.] Deciding the method to measure Recording still pictures with audio brightness MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P82) menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 90: [Af Mode]

    Menu Settings ∫ About [ ] and [ [AF MODE] • You can focus on the subject more quickly Setting the focus method than other AF modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button MENU Press [...

  • Page 91: [Cont.af]

    Menu Settings • The camera is focusing on all the AF [STARRY SKY] (P68) in scene mode, in areas when multiple AF areas (max. auto mode [ ] and when manual focus 9 areas) light at the same time. is set. The focus position is not predetermined.

  • Page 92: [Focus/Ae Lock]

    Menu Settings animals in dark places), set the • The focus lock indication [ ] lights when the subject is focused. [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the 3 Move the camera to compose the subject.

  • Page 93: [Direc. Ex. Comp.] For Rapid Exposure Compensation

    Menu Settings ∫ Dial operation • If you rotate the focus ring while the focus is locked, the focus lock indication [ • When [DIREC. EX. COMP.] is set to blinks red. [OFF] Expo- sure • The exposure is set, even if the brightness mode of the subject changes.

  • Page 94: [Col.effect]

    Menu Settings ∫ Picture quality [CONTRAST] • When a memorized custom mode setting [HIGH] Increases the difference between is selected, this memorized setting has the brightness and the darkness priority. (However, this is not the case in the picture. when Manual exposure is set in custom [LOW] Decreases the difference set.) between the brightness and the...

  • Page 95: [Flip Anim.]

    Menu Settings 1 Press 3 4 to select [FLIP ANIM.] [FLIP ANIM.] and then press 1. Connecting images to create a motion picture file PICT.ADJ. FLIP ANIM. MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode CONVERSION EXT.FLASH PRESET menu and select the item to set. (P82) EX.FLASH BURST This camera allows you to create motion MENU...
  • Page 96 Menu Settings 4 Press [MENU/SET], press 3 4 to 7 Press 4 to select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE], press 1 and select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and then press 1. then create a flip animation. MENU CREATE MOTION PICTURE FRAME RATE 5fps FLIP ANIM.

  • Page 97: [Conversion] Using An Optional Lens

    Menu Settings 3 Turn the camera on, press 3 4 [CONVERSION] Using an optional lens to select [CONVERSION] and then press 1. MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode PICT.ADJ. menu and select the item to set. (P82) FLIP ANIM.
  • Page 98 Menu Settings ∫ Recordable range when using a 5 Rotate the zoom ring to Tele or conversion lens Wide. When attaching the tele conversion lens 10 10 Wide Tele 5.4 m (18 feet) — Normal to ¶ 5.4 m (18 feet) —...

  • Page 99: [Ext.flash]

    Menu Settings • The full range of the zoom can be used [EXT.FLASH] when using the close-up lens. Using an optional flash • Digital zoom cannot be used when using a wide conversion lens. MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode •...

  • Page 100: Ex.flash Burst

    Menu Settings ∫ When using an external flash (PE-28S • What screen will be displayed here depends on the flash mode setting of or PE-36S; optional) which does not the external flash unit come with functions to communicate with the camera (DMC-FZ50) Icon Setting 1 Press 3/4 to select [PRESET] or...

  • Page 101: [Ex.flash Burst] Taking Pictures In Burst Mode While Firing The Flash

    Menu Settings [EX.FLASH BURST] • You can set the aperture value, the shutter Taking pictures in burst mode speed and the ISO sensitivity on the while firing the flash camera even when attaching the external flash. • Some commercial external flashes have MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode...

  • Page 102: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Menu Settings Using the [PLAY] mode [SLIDE SHOW] menu Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P102) You can use various functions in playback This is recommended when playing back mode to rotate pictures, set protection for pictures on a TV screen.

  • Page 103: [Favorite]

    Menu Settings • The cursor displayed during a slide • You can only select [MANUAL] when show A or while a slide show is paused ] has been selected in step • Press 2/1 to display the previous or B or during [MANUAL] slide show C is the same as 3/4/2/1.

  • Page 104: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate] To Display The Picture Rotated

    Menu Settings 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] menu. To display the picture rotated MENU 3 Press 2 1 to select the picture Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P102) then press 3.

  • Page 105: [Dpof Print]

    For details, ask at your Original picture photo printing store. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Press 3 4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then • When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 106 Menu Settings ∫ Single setting 2 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1 Press 2 1 to select the picture the menu. to print and then press 3 4 to ∫ To cancel all settings set the number of prints. 1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 107: [Protect]

    Menu Settings ∫ Single setting • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when printing pictures with a 1 Press 2 1 to select the picture printer that supports PictBridge. The date and then press 4 to set/cancel. printing setting on the printer may take priority over the date printing setting on the camera.

  • Page 108: [Audio Dub.]

    Menu Settings [AUDIO DUB.] • Audio dubbing may not work properly on Adding audio after taking pictures pictures recorded by other equipment. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode • While dubbing, if the focus ring or menu and select the item to set. (P102) zoom ring are turned, the sound of You can add the audio after taking a rubbing with the lens barrel may be...

  • Page 109: [Trimming]

    Menu Settings 2 Press 2 1 to select the size and [TRIMMING] then press 4. Enlarging a picture and trimming it MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode RESIZE 100 _ 0001 menu and select the item to set. (P102) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.

  • Page 110: [Aspect Conv.]

    Menu Settings 5 Press 3 4 to select [YES] or 1 Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. ] and then press [MENU/ SET]. TRIMMING PLAY DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? PROTECT AUDIO DUB. RESIZE MENU TRIMMING CANCEL SELECT MENU...

  • Page 111: [Format]

    Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)”. • If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest servicenter. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0X92...

  • Page 112: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the cable for the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7; optional). 1 Turn on the camera and the PC. You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC 2 Connect the camera to a PC via by connecting the camera and the PC.
  • Page 113 Connecting to other equipment 1 Folder number [Windows] 2 File number The drive appears in the [My Computer] folder. • If you are connecting the camera to a PC 3 JPG: pictures for the first time, the required driver is MOV: motion pictures installed automatically so that the camera RAW: pictures in RAW files...
  • Page 114 Connecting to other equipment 3 When recording after selecting [NO.RESET] (P29) from the [SETUP] • Do not use any other USB connection menu. (Pictures will be recorded to a cables except the supplied one. new folder with a number sequential to •...

  • Page 115: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures 1 Turn on the camera and the printer. 2 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A By connecting the camera directly to a (supplied). printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select •...

  • Page 116: Single Picture

    Connecting to other equipment ∫ Single picture • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by 1 Press 3 to select the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [SINGLE PICTURE] and then [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 117 Connecting to other equipment [DPOF PICTURE], printing starts and the Settings on the printer are recording date is printed. prioritized. ∫ Layout printing 1 picture with no frame on 1 page • When printing a picture several times 1 picture with a frame on 1 page on 1 sheet of paper For example, if you want to print a picture 2 pictures on 1 page...

  • Page 118: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures 3 Turn the TV on and select external on a TV Screen input. 4 Turn the camera on. ∫ Playing back pictures using the AV • Do not use any other AV cables except the cable (supplied) supplied one.

  • Page 119: Others

    Others Others Using the MC 2 Attach the MC protector 1 or the Protector/ND Filter ND filter 2. The MC protector (DMW-LMC55; 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.

  • Page 120: Using The Remote Shutter

    Others 2:Press the button fully to take the Using the Remote picture. (Press it as far as it will go.) Shutter If you use the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional), you can avoid jitter (camera shake) when using a tripod. The remote shutter works similar to the shutter button on the camera.

  • Page 121: Cautions For Use

    Others Others Cautions for Use Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied ∫ Optimal use of the camera with them. Take care not to drop or knock the unit Do not extend the cords or the cables.

  • Page 122: Message Display

    Others ∫ Card Dispose of unusable battery. Do not leave the card where the • The batteries has a limited life. temperature is high, where • Do not throw batteries into fire because it electromagnetic waves or static may cause an explosion. electricity are easily generated or •...
  • Page 123 Others [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] [READ ERROR Record a picture or insert a card with a PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] recorded picture and then play it. An error has occurred reading the data. Insert the card again. Make sure the card is [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] inserted properly and then play back again.

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting – Before recording, delete some pictures. (P41) If you return the menu settings to the initial 2: The recorded picture is whitish. settings at the time of purchase, the The lens is dirty. condition may improve. • The picture can become whitish if there Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu.
  • Page 125 Others taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO • Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P28) sensitivity increases.) • Is the power LCD function activated? – Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P85) 4: The picture is not displayed on the – Set [NOISE REDUCTION] in LCD monitor.
  • Page 126 Others 2: The flash is activated 2 times. 4: The picture is displayed with a date different from the actual recording • When you select red-eye reduction date in calendar playback. (P47), the flash is activated once before • Was the picture edited with a PC or the actual recording to reduce the recorded with a digital camera from red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the...
  • Page 127 Others • The sound arises when the lens moves. 4: The picture cannot be transferred This is not a malfunction. when the camera is connected to a 3: The setting for the auto review • Is the camera connected to the PC function is disabled.
  • Page 128 Others 8: The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. (P26) • When you take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0.

  • Page 129: Available Recording Time

    Others 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 varies depending on the subjects. ∫...
  • Page 130 Others Aspect ratio (8.5M): (7M EZ): (4.5M EZ): (2.5M EZ): Picture size (3600k2400 pixels) (3248k2160 pixels) (2560k1712 pixels) (2048k1360 pixels) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB 1090 1700 1360 2560...

  • Page 131: Available Recording Time

    Others ∫ Available recording time 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps Picture quality setting QVGA QVGA 16:9 16:9 1 min 16 MB 26 s 26 s 22 s 23 s 2 min 32 MB 17 s 59 s 59 s 14 s 50 s 55 s...

  • Page 132: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety DC 8.4 V Power Source: Power Consumption: 1.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.7 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.0 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.0 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera Effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/1.8q CCD, total pixel number 10,370,000 pixels...
  • Page 133 Others Viewfinder: Color LCD Viewfinder (230,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) (with diopter adjustment j4 to i4 diopter) Flash: Built-in pop up flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 7.4 m (24.28 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF...
  • Page 134 (Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: CHARGE 8.4 V 0.43 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGR-S006A): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V, 710 mAh VQT0X92...

  • Page 135: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description CGR-S006A Lithum Ion Battery DMW-AC7 AC Adaptor A: DMW-LMC55 A: MC Protector B: DMW-LND55 B: ND Filter C: DMW-LT55 C: Tele Conversion Lens D: DMW-LW55 D: Wide Conversion Lens E: DMW-LC55 E: Close-up Lens DMW-FL500 Flash DMW-FL360...

  • Page 136: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

    CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 137: Request For Service Notice (For Usa Only)

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attn: Digital Camera Repair...

  • Page 138: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
  • Page 139 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.

  • Page 140: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 141: Index

    Others Others Index Exposure ..........35 Exposure Compensation .......52 Extended Optical Zoom ......37 AC Adaptor ........112, 115 External Flash ........99 Adjusting Flash Output ......49 External Flash Burst Mode ....101 AE Lock Button ........35 EZ ............ 37, 87 AF Assist Lamp ........
  • Page 142 Others Mass Storage ......... 30 Remote Shutter ........120 MC Protector ........119 Reset of Setting ........30 Metering Mode ........89 Resizing ..........108 MF Assist ......... 29, 60 Review ........... 39 Monitor Priority ......... 29, 44 Rotate ..........104 Motion Picture Mode ......

  • Page 143: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Others Others Spanish Quick Use 3 Encienda la cámara para tomar Guide/Guía rápida en las imágenes. • Ajuste el reloj. español Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproducir las imágenes con la cámara. 1 Cargue la batería.
  • Page 144 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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