Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Basic Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Panasonic Manuals
  4. Digital Camera
  5. Lumix DMC-FZ150
  6. Basic owner's manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Basic Owner's Manual

Panasonic lumix dmc-fz150: user guide
Hide thumbs Also See for Lumix DMC-FZ150:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Owner's Manual , Basic Owner's Manual
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
P
Basic Owner's Manual
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.
DMC-FZ150
Model No.

Digital Camera

VQT3S55

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Summary of Contents for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Basic Owner’s Manual Model No. please read the instructions completely.
  • Page 2 Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws.

  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety

    • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. ∫ Product identification marking Product Digital Camera Battery charger Location Bottom Bottom (ENG) VQT3S55...
  • Page 4 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ150 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
  • Page 5 DMC-FZ150 ∫ 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 6: Cautions For Use

    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). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) •...
  • Page 7 -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 8: Table Of Contents

    • Manual Exposure Mode ... 31 Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) ... 32 Specifications ... 34 Digital Camera Accessory System... 38 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ... 39 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ... 40 VQT3S55 (ENG)

  • Page 9: Care Of The Camera

    Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or 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.

  • Page 10: Standard Accessories

    • For information about optional accessories, refer to the ” Accessory System • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. VQT3S55 (ENG) DMW-BMB9PP K1HY08YY0017 “...

  • Page 11: Names And Functions Of Components

    Names and Functions of Components Lens Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp Flash Flash open button Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder [EVF/LCD] button [AF/AE LOCK] button Rear dial 10 Playback button [MENU/SET] button 12 Cursor buttons 3/ Exposure compensation/ Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment 2/ Self-timer button 1/ ISO 4/ Function button...
  • Page 12 Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6; For shop display purpose only) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional). • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
  • Page 13 Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 3/4/2/1. 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 4 (down) button Rear Dial There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by...

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.

  • Page 15: Charging Time

    ∫ 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 any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) •...

  • Page 16: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Program AE Mode Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/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 [ON].)

  • Page 17: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    (optional)/the Battery • Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. •...

  • Page 19: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • The power lamp 1 lights when you turn this unit on. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.

  • Page 20: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Selecting the Recording Mode Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part A. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. ∫ Basic Program AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
  • Page 21 ∫ 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 are manually adjusted.

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Program Ae Mode)

    Applicable modes: 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.

  • Page 23: Program Shift

    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 24: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Applicable modes: 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. Set the mode dial to [ Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take...
  • Page 25 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-MACRO] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET] ¢1 Only when [ ¢2 Only displayed when [iHANDHELD NITE] is set to [ON].

  • Page 26: Recording Motion Pictures

    Applicable modes: Recording Motion Pictures This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode.

  • Page 27: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2 or 1. After selecting the motion picture, press 3 • to start playback. 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.

  • Page 28: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu Example: In the [REC] menu, change [AF MODE] from [Ø] (1-area-focusing) to ¢ [š] (Face Detection) ¢ When the focus selector switch is set to [AF] in Program AE Mode. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select the menu item.

  • Page 29: Compensating The Exposure

    Applicable modes: 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 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears. Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed

    Applicable modes: 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.

  • Page 31: Manual Exposure Mode

    Manual Exposure Mode 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 [ Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed.

  • Page 32: Reading The Owner's Manual (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) 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. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied).
  • Page 33 OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ 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).

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens [NANO SURFACE COATING] Image Stabilizer Digital zoom Extended optical zoom Focus range VQT3S55 (ENG) DC 8.4 V 1.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder)
  • Page 35 Shutter system Burst recording For mechanical shutter For electronic shutter During motion picture recording Minimum Illumination Shutter speed Still picture Motion pictures Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter Burst speed 2 frames/sec, 5.5 frames/sec, 12 frames/sec 40 frames/sec, 60 frames/sec 2 frames/sec (Max. 40 frames/3.5 M), 5 frames/sec (Max.
  • Page 36 Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Viewfinder Flash Microphone Speaker Recording media Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures Audio compression AVCHD Interface Digital Analog video Audio VQT3S55 (ENG) Program AE (P)/Aperture-Priority AE (A)/ Shutter-Priority AE (S)/Manual Exposure (M) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j3 EV to i3 EV) Multiple/Center weighted/Spot 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx.
  • Page 37 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A83B): Information for your safety Input: Output: Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BMB9PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: ‰ 2.5 mm jack Dedicated jack (8 pin) MiniHDMI TypeC Approx. 124.3 mm (W)k81.7 mm (H)k95.2 mm (D) [4.89q(W)k3.20q(H)k3.74q(D)]...

  • Page 38: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System Description Lithum Ion Battery Flash Remote Shutter Stereo Microphone MC Protector ND Filter PL Filter (Circular Type) Tele Conversion Lens ¢ Close-up Lens Lens Adapter AV Cable HDMI mini Cable Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card...

  • Page 39: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    City TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY Price Each Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling...

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (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)
  • Page 41 When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
  • Page 42 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
  • Page 43 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 44 • 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

Dmc-fz150k

Table of Contents