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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FZ8
Model No.
PP
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@us.panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
VQT1B25
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DMC-FZ8 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@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com VQT1B25...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Information for Your Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Safety You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it WARNING: will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
  • Page 3 Before Use • Please note that the actual controls and THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN components, menu items, etc. of your THE U.S.A. Digital Camera may look somewhat FCC Note: different from those shown in the This equipment has been tested and illustrations in these Operating found to comply with the limits for a Instructions.
  • Page 4 Trade Name: Panasonic CAUTION Model No.: DMC-FZ8 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) Responsible party: Panasonic • Use the specified unit to recharge the Corporation of battery pack. North America • Do not use the battery pack with One Panasonic Way,...
  • Page 5 Before Use ∫ Care of the camera ∫ About cards that can be used in this • Do not strongly shake or bump the unit camera. You can use an SD Memory Card, an This unit may malfunction, recording SDHC Memory Card and a pictures may no longer be possible or the MultiMediaCard.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ..43 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..47 Compensating the Exposure ....48 Before Use Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket..49 Optical Image Stabilizer ......50 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ..51 Information for Your Safety.......
  • Page 7 • [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] • [DATE STAMP] Setting a picture size and quality that Stamping information such as matches your use of the pictures..80 the date on the recorded pictures..100 • [AUDIO REC.] • [DPOF PRINT] Recording still pictures with audio ..82 Setting the picture to print and •...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Battery Charger Check that all the accessories are included (Indicated as charger in the text) before using the camera. USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM Shoulder Strap Lens Cap/Lens Cap String Lens Hood/Hood Adaptor A: Silver CGR-S006A...

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Names of the 11 Joystick (P29, 36, 56, 57) Components In these operating instructions, the operations using the joystick are described as illustrated below shown. e.g.: When you tilt the joystick right e.g.: When you press the center of the joystick 1 Lens (P123) 2 Flash (P43)
  • Page 10 23 Strap eyelet (P11) 24 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P110, 113, 117) 25 [DC IN] Socket (P110, 113) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional). • The camera cannot charge the battery even if the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP;...

  • Page 11: 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 Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap. 2 Pass the strap through the stopper and fasten the strap.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation Attaching the Lens 3 Tighten the screw. 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 13 • The lens adaptor (DMW-LA2; optional) is necessary to attach a conversion lenses. • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA 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 •...

  • Page 14: 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. (P19) playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

  • Page 15: 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 16: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ ¢ of the battery. Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. ∫ Charging • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). Charging time Approx. 120 min • Using the supplied battery. Charging time and number of recordable •...

  • Page 17: Inserting And Removing The Battery/ The Card (Optional)

    • If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. • Always use genuine Panasonic • Remove the battery after use. batteries (CGR-S006A). • Do not remove the card or the battery •...

  • Page 18: About The Built-In Memory/The Card (Optional)

    • Picture size is fixed to QVGA Please confirm the latest information on the (320k240 pixels) when recording following website. motion pictures to the built-in memory. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (P70) (This Site is English only.) ∫ Card [ • Refer to P131 for information about the...

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

    Preparation Setting Date/Time 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. (Clock Set) • Turn the camera off after setting the clock. Then set the mode dial to a recording mode to turn the camera on and check whether or not the clock setting is correct. ∫...

  • Page 20: About The Mode Dial

    Preparation ∫ Basic About the Mode Dial : Program AE mode (P27) The exposure is automatically adjusted by If you turn on this unit and then rotate the camera. the mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but : Simple mode (P30) also switch to a scene mode that This mode is recommended for beginners.

  • Page 21: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item. ∫ Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. W.BALANCE WB ADJUST. AUTO SENSITIVITY W.BALANCE ASPECT RATIO WB ADJUST. PICT.SIZE AUTO SENSITIVITY MENU SELECT EXIT ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE MENU SELECT EXIT QUALITY A Menu icons...

  • Page 22: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation ∫ Closing the menu screen About the Setup Menu Press [MENU/SET]. • When the mode dial is set to • Set items as required. (Refer to P22 to 25 for each menu item.) • Select [RESET] to return the settings to ], you can also close the menu the initial settings at the time of purchase.
  • Page 23 Preparation [POWER SAVE] [TRAVEL DATE] (P72) MENU (Turning off this unit automatically.) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P21) and select the item to set. (P21) Set the departure date and the return date Power save mode is activated (the camera of the vacation.
  • Page 24 Preparation [MF ASSIST] (P59) [NO.RESET] MENU (Recording mode only) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P21) and select the item to set. (P21) The folder number is updated and the file In manual focus, the assistance screen number starts from 0001.
  • Page 25 Preparation [VIDEO OUT] (P117) [SCENE MENU] (P62) MENU (Playback mode only) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P21) and select the item to set. (P21) Set the screen that will appear when the Set to match the color television system in mode dial is set to [...

  • Page 26: Lcd Monitor Display/Switching The Lcd Monitor Display

    Preparation LCD Monitor Display/ • The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the Switching the LCD built-in memory (or the card). – When using the built-in memory Monitor Display – When using the card ∫ Screen display in program AE mode ] (at the time of purchase) •...

  • Page 27: Basic

    Basic Basic Taking Pictures 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. F2.8 F2.8 1/25 1/25 • The focus indication 2 lights green and the AF area 1 turns white to green.
  • Page 28 Basic ∫ Exposure (P48) ∫ When you want to take a subject • The exposure is automatically adjusted to outside the AF area (AF/AE Lock) the appropriate exposure on this unit When recording a picture of people with a (AE=Auto Exposure). However, composition like the following picture, you depending on the recording conditions will not be able to focus the camera on the...
  • Page 29 Basic ∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake) • Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button. • If jitter could occur because of slow shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears. F2.8 F2.8 1/60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 1/10 1/10 • When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod.

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Basic Taking Pictures in [AUTO REVIEW] Simple Mode [OFF] The recorded picture does not automatically appear. [ON] The recorded picture automatically appears on the This mode allows beginners to take screen for about 1 second. pictures easily. Only the basic functions [BEEP] appear in the menu to make operations simple.
  • Page 31 Basic ∫ Focus range in simple mode • [SENSITIVITY] (P79): This setting becomes the same as when the highest ISO sensitivity is set to 5 cm (0.17 feet) [ISO800] in intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ]. (P52) • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] 2 m (6.6 feet) (P80): –...

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ∫ Changing the zoom speed Taking Pictures with You can operate the zoom at 2 speeds the Zoom depending on the rotation angle of the zoom lever. The zoom speed becomes slower when the Using the Optical Zoom rotation angle is small and the zoom speed becomes faster when the rotation angle is large.

  • Page 33: Using The Extended Optical Zoom (Ez)

    Basic Using the Extended Optical Zoom • “EZ” is an abbreviation of (EZ) “Extended optical Zoom”. • If you set a picture size that activates the extended optical zoom, the extended optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on the This camera has a 12k optical zoom.

  • Page 34: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    Basic ∫ Entering the digital zoom range Using the Digital Zoom The on-screen zoom indication may Further extending the zoom momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele A maximum of 48k zoom can be achieved or releasing the zoom lever once and then...

  • Page 35: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Basic ∫ Enlarging the picture Checking the Recorded Picture 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards ] (T). (Review) • Rotate the zoom lever to [ ] [T] for a 4k magnification and then rotate it even more for a 8k magnification. When you rotate the zoom lever You can check the recorded pictures while towards [...

  • Page 36: Playing Back/Deleting Pictures

    Basic Playing back/Deleting • In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P91), the Pictures pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one. • This camera is based on the DCF The picture data on the built-in memory is standard “Design rule for Camera File played back or deleted when a card is not system”...
  • Page 37 Basic ∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then [ALL DELETE] press [MENU/SET] to set. 1 Press [ ] twice. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) 2 Press 3 4 to select MULTI DELETE [MULTI DELETE] or DELETE THE PICTURES [ALL DELETE] and then press YOU MARKED?

  • Page 38: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) In simple mode [ About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Changing the information displayed BACKLIGHT C Normal display D No display In recording mode 1 Switching the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch the monitor screen.

  • Page 39: Diopter Adjustment

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Out-of-frame display In playback mode 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 1ST DAY obstructed by information displayed on the months days 10:00 DEC.
  • Page 40 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Monitor priority ∫ Histogram When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the • A histogram is a graph that displays [SETUP] menu (P23), the LCD monitor is brightness along the horizontal axis (black turned on in the following cases. to white) and the number of pixels at each You can save the time it would take to brightness level on the vertical axis.

  • Page 41: Brightening The Lcd Monitor (Power Lcd/High Angle Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Brightening the LCD Monitor • When the recorded picture and the (Power LCD/High angle mode) histogram do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange. – When the manual exposure assistance 1 Press [LCD MODE] A for is other than [n0EV] during exposure 1 second.
  • Page 42 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Canceling Power LCD or High angle The LCD monitor mode [POWER LCD] becomes brighter and • If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again easier to see even when for 1 second the screen shown in step taking pictures outdoors.

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the Built-in Flash the recording conditions make it necessary. ¢1 : AUTO/Red-eye reduction 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 phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then...
  • Page 44 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by recording • The flash setting may change if the mode recording mode is changed. Set the flash The available flash settings depend on the setting again if necessary. recording mode. • The flash setting is memorized even if the (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial camera is turned off.
  • Page 45 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting [ISO1250] Wide Shutter speed 1 m (3.28 feet) to Flash setting 8.5 m (27.9 feet) (Sec.) Tele : AUTO 1 m (3.28 feet) to : AUTO/ 7.7 m (25.2 feet) Red-eye reduction •...
  • Page 46 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Adjusting flash output Adjust the flash output when the subject is • Do not look directly at the flash at small or reflection ratio is extremely high or close range when it is activated. low. • Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is 1 Press 3 ( ) several times until...

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures with • The self-timer indicator C blinks and the the Self-timer shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). • If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is 1 Press 2 [ canceled.

  • Page 48: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Operation with the joystick Compensating the ] with 2 on the joystick 1 Select [ Exposure and then compensate the exposure with 3/4. Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background.

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using • The auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is Auto Bracket activated. • When setting auto bracket and burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.

  • Page 50: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the jitter/movement detection Optical Image demonstration screen Stabilizer Press 1 on the screen shown in step display the jitter/movement detection demonstration screen. (You cannot take pictures while the demonstration screen is displayed.) Press 1 to exit the demonstration screen. This mode detects jitter and compensates for it.

  • Page 51: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst Taking Pictures using mode Burst Mode Number of recordable Burst speed pictures (pictures) (pictures/ second) ¢ max. 5 max. 7 1 Press and hold the burst mode ¢ button. Depends on the approx.

  • Page 52: Changing The Sensitivity According To The Movement Of The Subject Being Recorded

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the • The exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting. sensitivity according When burst mode is set to [ ], they are to the movement of the fixed to the values set for the first picture. When the burst speed is set to [ ] or subject being recorded...
  • Page 53 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Jitter is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a moving subject by increasing • When the flash is activated, the ISO the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter sensitivity is automatically increased to a speed faster. maximum of [ISO400].

  • Page 54: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Focus range Taking Close-up Pictures 5 cm (0.17 feet) 2 m (6.6 feet) 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 5 cm (0.17 feet) from 1 m (3.3 feet) the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
  • Page 55 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The available flash range is about 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 6 m (19.7 feet) (Wide). • We recommend using a tripod and the (When the ISO sensitivity is set to self-timer (P47) in macro mode. [AUTO].) We recommend setting the flash •...

  • Page 56: Aperture-Priority Ae

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Aperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number When you want to take a sharp picture of a when you want a sharp focus background. fast moving subject, set with a faster Set the aperture value to a lower number shutter speed.

  • Page 57: Manual Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Manual exposure 3 Take the picture. Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. F5.6 F5.6 1/125 1/125 1 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/ ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance 1 to set the aperture value and the shutter speed.

  • Page 58: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 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...

  • Page 59: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures with 4 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to Manual Focus focus on the subject. ft ft 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.

  • Page 60: Technique For Manual Focus

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ MF ASSIST 4 Press 3/4 to select [MF1] or If you tilt the joystick towards 3/4 when [MF2] and then press [MENU/ [MF ASSIST] is set to [MF1] or [MF2], MF SET]. assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged.
  • Page 61 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Prefocus This is a technique for focusing in advance • You can also record with manual focus in on the point the pictures will be taken when motion picture mode [ ]. However the it is difficult to focus on the subject with focus is fixed while recording motion auto focus due to its quick motion.

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking pictures that 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. match the scene being • You can also press the center of the joystick to set. recorded (Scene mode) • The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected scene mode.

  • Page 63: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] [SCENERY] MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) menu and select a scene mode. (P62) The person stands out from the This allows you to take pictures of a wide background and has a healthier landscape.

  • Page 64: [Panning]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANNING] [NIGHT PORTRAIT] MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) menu and select a scene mode. (P62) When you move the camera to follow a This allows you to take pictures of a person subject moving in one direction such as a and the background with near real-life...

  • Page 65: [Night Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT SCENERY] [PARTY] MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) menu and select a scene mode. (P62) This allows you to take vivid pictures of the Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.

  • Page 66: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/ • The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) [BABY2] (Wide)/2 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) to ¶. MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] • The ISO sensitivity becomes the same as menu and select a scene mode. (P62) when intelligent ISO sensitivity mode This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy ] is set to a highest ISO sensitivity of...

  • Page 67: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] [HIGH SENS.] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) menu and select a scene mode. (P62) Select this mode for high-sensitivity Select this when you want to take pictures processing.

  • Page 68: [Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Taking Pictures. [FIREWORKS] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night MENU CANCEL sky. •...

  • Page 69: [Beach]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] [AERIAL PHOTO] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) menu and select a scene mode. (P62) This mode allows you to take pictures This allows you to take even more vivid through an airplane window.

  • Page 70: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ 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 71 • Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures.

  • Page 72: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the departure/return date Recording which day (The following screens are shown when of the vacation you program AE mode [ ] is selected.) take the picture 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1.
  • Page 73 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Canceling the travel date 6 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return The travel date is automatically canceled if date and then press [MENU/SET]. the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before TRAVEL DATE the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the PLEASE SET THE...

  • Page 74: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the home area [HOME] Displaying the time at (Perform steps the travel destination 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then (World Time) press [MENU/SET] to set. WORLD TIME DESTINATION HOME If you set your home area and the travel 10:00 DEC.
  • Page 75 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finishing setting the home area • The current time at the selected travel • If you are setting the home area for the destination area is displayed on the top first time, the screen returns to the screen right of the screen and the time shown in step 1 of “Setting the home difference from the home area is...

  • Page 76: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Using quick setting Using the [REC] Mode You can use the joystick to easily set the Menu following items when recording. (in program AE mode [ • AF mode (P83) • Metering mode (P82) • White balance (P77) Increase the variey of pictures you can take •...

  • Page 77: [W.balance] Adjusting The Hue For A More Natural Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Auto white balance will work within this [W.BALANCE] range. Adjusting the hue for a more 2 Blue sky natural picture 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 TV screen 6 Sunlight MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode 7 White fluorescent light menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 78: [Wb Adjust.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper [WB ADJUST.] etc. so that the frame in the center is Finely adjusting the white balance filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET]. WHITE SET MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode...

  • Page 79: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ISO sensitivity 1250 • You can finely adjust the white balance Use in bright independently for each white balance item. places Suitable Not suitable • The white balance fine adjustment setting is (e.g. outdoors) reflected in the picture when using the flash. Use in dark •...

  • Page 80: [Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Setting a picture size and quality that matches your use of the pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P76) By changing the aspect ratio, you can MENU Press [...
  • Page 81 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ • If a RAW picture is recorded with the built-in memory, it will take time to write (6M) 3072k2048 pixels the picture data. (2.5M EZ) 2048k1360 pixels • When the quality is set to [RAW], the digital zoom cannot be used.

  • Page 82: [Audio Rec.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [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. (P76) menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 83: [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ ] or [ [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 84: [Cont.af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About AF area selection When selecting [ You can select the AF area when [ You can select AF areas as shown in the ], [ ] or [ ] is selected. following illustration by tilting the joystick towards 3/4/2/1.

  • Page 85: [Af Assist Lamp] Focusing In Low Light Conditions Becomes Easier

    Advanced (Recording pictures) – Do not look at the AF assist lamp from close up. • The battery will be consumed faster than – Detach the lens hood. usual. – Do not cover the AF assist lamp with • It may take time to focus on the subject if your fingers or other objects.

  • Page 86: [Pict.adj.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLIP ANIM.] [PICT.ADJ.] Connecting images to create Adjusting the picture quality for a motion picture file the recorded pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set.
  • Page 87 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Press 3 4 to select [FLIP ANIM.] 4 Press [MENU/SET], press 3 4 to and then press 1. select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and then press 1. AF ASSIST LAMP D.ZOOM MENU COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. FLIP ANIM. FLIP ANIM. MENU SELECT EXIT...

  • Page 88: [Conversion] Using An Optional Lens

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 7 Press 4 to select [CONVERSION] [CREATE MOTION PICTURE], Using an optional lens press 1 and then create a flip animation. MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode CREATE MOTION PICTURE menu and select the item to set. (P76) The tele conversion lens (DMW-LT55;...
  • Page 89 Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 Attach the conversion lens or 5 Press 3 4 to set to [ ], [ ] or close-up lens. ] and then press [MENU/SET]. CONVERSION MENU MENU SELECT • [OFF]: When you do not attach the conversion lens.

  • Page 90: [Clock Set]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recordable range when using a ¢ The actual magnification when using the conversion lens digital zoom (P34) and the extended optical zoom (P33) is 1.7k the zoom When attaching the tele conversion lens magnification displayed when set to Tele. Wide Tele •...

  • Page 91: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple – [ (Flip animation) – [ (Pictures stamped with Screens (Multi Playback) [DATE STAMP]) ∫ Examples of 25 screens DEC . 1. 2007 1/26 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards ] [W] to display multiple screens.

  • Page 92: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Displaying pictures by 4 Press 3 4 2 1 to select a recording date picture and then press [MENU/ SET]. (Calendar playback) • The picture that was selected will appear. ∫ To return to the 1 screen playback screen.

  • Page 93: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ To stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] or Zoom press [MENU/SET]. ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Press [ 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards 3 Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 94: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Motion Stopping motion picture playback Press 4. Pictures/Pictures with Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Audio Press and hold 2/1 during motion picture playback. 2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward • The camera returns to normal motion ∫ Motion pictures picture playback when 2/1 is released.

  • Page 95: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) Creating still pictures • Sound can be heard through the speaker. from a motion picture Refer to [VOLUME] (P24) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back You can create still pictures from a motion with this camera is QuickTime Motion picture that has been recorded.

  • Page 96: Playback Screen

    Advanced (Playback) 3 Rotate the zoom lever towards 4 Press the shutter button. ] [W] to display the 9 screens • The message [SAVE THESE NINE PICTURES AS ONE SINGLE playback screen. PICTURE ?] appears. Also, the message [SAVE AS A SINGLE PICTURE ?] appears if you saved the picture in step 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then...

  • Page 97: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAY] mode Items that can be set menu Menu Item screen : [SLIDE SHOW] (P97) : [FAVORITE] (P99) You can use various functions in playback : [ROTATE DISP.] (P99) mode to rotate pictures, set protection for : [ROTATE] (P99) them etc.
  • Page 98 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect 1 Press 3 4 to select [ALL] or [ Select [DURATION], [EFFECT] or [AUDIO] and then press [MENU/SET]. on the screen shown in step and set. [DURATION] Can be set to [1SEC.], PLAY [2SEC.], [3SEC.], SLIDE SHOW...

  • Page 99: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Deleting all favorites [FAVORITE] 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in favorite Setting your pictures step and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode [MENU/SET].

  • Page 100: [Date Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Rotate • When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated (The picture is rotated manually.) direction unless the OS or software is 1 Press 2 1 to select the picture compatible with Exif.
  • Page 101 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting 4 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. and then press 4. (The screen shown appears when you select a picture recorded with a [ DATE picture size.) STAMP...

  • Page 102: [Dpof Print]

    DPOF setting. • After performing step , perform For more information visit: step onwards in “When [SINGLE] is http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm selected”. Press 3 4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then • When you print pictures stamped with press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 103 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting ∫ To cancel all settings 1 Press 2 1 to select the picture 1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then to print and then press 3 4 to press [MENU/SET]. set the number of prints. CANCEL ALL DPOF DPOF SET THIS CANCEL ALL DPOF...

  • Page 104: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting • DPOF is an abbreviation of “Digital Print 1 Press 2 1 to select the picture Order Format”. This feature allows you to and then press 4 to set/cancel. write print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF-compliant PROTECT THIS system.

  • Page 105: [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] [RESIZE] Adding audio after taking pictures Making the picture smaller MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P97) menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 106: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) 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 menu and select the item to set. (P97) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.

  • Page 107: [Aspect Conv.] Changing The Aspect Ratio Of A 16:9 Picture

    Advanced (Playback) 4 Press shutter button. [ASPECT CONV.] • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 PICTURE?] appears. picture 5 Press 3 4 to select [YES] or MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 108: [Copy]

    Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 2 1 to determine the [COPY] horizontal position and press the Copying the picture data shutter button to set. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P97) You can copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to a card or vice versa.

  • Page 109: [Format]

    • If the card has been formatted on a PC or • It may take time to copy the picture data. other equipment, format it on the camera • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic again. digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied.

  • Page 110: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • Set the camera to a mode other than ] mode. 1 Turn on the camera and the PC. 2 Connect the camera to a PC via You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC the USB connection cable A by connecting the camera and the PC.
  • Page 111 Connecting to other equipment ∫ About motion picture playback on a PC ∫ Conditions under which a different Use the software “QuickTime” folder number is used (for Windows 2000/XP) in the CD-ROM In the following cases, the picture is not (supplied) to play back motion pictures recorded in the same folder as the recorded on this camera on a PC.
  • Page 112 Connecting to other equipment • Pictures edited or rotated with a PC may be displayed in black in playback mode • Do not use any other USB connection (P36), multi playback (P91) and calendar cables except the supplied one. playback (P92). •...

  • Page 113: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures 1 Turn on the camera and the printer. 2 Set the mode dial to [ By connecting the camera directly to a 3 Connect the camera to a printer printer supporting PictBridge via the USB via the USB connection cable A connection cable (supplied), you can select (supplied).
  • Page 114 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Selecting a single picture and printing ∫ Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture 1 Press 3. and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 115 Connecting to other equipment • [PRINT WITH DATE] 3 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] [OFF] Date is not printed. and then press [MENU/SET]. [ON] Date is printed. MULTI SELECT • If the printer does not support date PRINT START printing, the date cannot be printed on the PRINT WITH DATE picture.
  • Page 116 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Setting the date printing with the • The camera is receiving an error message DPOF print in advance from the printer when the [¥] indication We recommend setting DPOF date printing lights orange during printing. After with [DPOF PRINT] (P103) in advance finishing printing, make sure there are no when the printer supports it.

  • Page 117: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures • Depending on the aspect setting, black on a TV Screen bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

  • Page 118: Others

    Others Others Using the MC • You cannot attach the MC protector and Protector/ND Filter the ND filter at the same time. • If the MC protector/ND filter are tightened The MC protector (DMW-LMC52; optional) too much, you may not be able to remove is a transparent filter which affects neither them.

  • Page 119: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display A In recording 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P43) 3 Focus (P27) 4 Picture size (P80) 5 Quality (P80) In Motion picture mode (P70) F2.8 F2.8 1/25 1/25 : Jitter alert (P29) 25 26 27 28 6 Battery indication (P26) 7 Number of recordable pictures/ COOL...
  • Page 120 Others 24 Optical image stabilizer (P50) 25 White balance (P77) White balance fine adjustment (P78) 26 ISO sensitivity (P79) : ISO limit (P52) ISOMAX ISOMAX ISOMAX 1250 27 Flip animation (P86) 28 Burst (P51) : Audio recording (P70, 82) BACKLIGHT 29 Color effect mode (P85) B Recording in simple mode 30 Focus range (P59)
  • Page 121 Others 10 Cable disconnection warning icon (P116) • This is displayed when printing using a printer supporting PictBridge.　 100 _ 0001 (Depending on the printer, the icon PLAY AUDIO may not be displayed.) Motion picture recording time (P94): 1h20m30s 1ST DAY F2.8 1/25 11 Histogram (P40) 10:00 DEC.

  • Page 122: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals. • If the camera is sprayed with such ∫ Optimal use of the camera chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may peel Take care not to drop or knock the unit off.
  • Page 123 Others ∫ About the Lens Dispose of unusable battery. • Do not press the lens with excessive • Batteries have a limited life. force. • Do not throw batteries into fire because it • Do not leave the camera with the lens may cause an explosion.

  • Page 124: Message Display

    Others Message Display [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] DPOF print cannot be set for pictures not based on the DCF standard. Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN cases.
  • Page 125 Others [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND [A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED] THEN ON AGAIN] A folder cannot be created because there This message appears when the camera is are no remaining folder numbers that can not operating properly. Turn the camera off be used.

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    Others ∫ Recording Troubleshooting 1: The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the mode dial correctly set? If you return the menu settings to the initial • Is there any memory remaining on the settings at the time of purchase, the built-in memory or the card? condition may improve.
  • Page 127 Others 7: The recorded picture looks rough. 10: Motion picture recording stops in Noise appears on the picture. the middle. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter • Are you using a MultiMediaCard? speed slow? – This unit does not support MultiMediaCards.
  • Page 128 Others ∫ Playback 5: Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. 1: The picture being played back is • These pixels do not affect the recorded rotated and displayed in an pictures. unexpected direction. This is not a malfunction. The camera has a function that automatically rotates the display of 6: Noise appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 129 Others • Did you record the pictures after setting 6: The card is not recognized by the PC. the clock correctly on this unit? (P19) (The built-in memory is recognized.) For example, if the clock setting on the • Disconnect the USB connection cable. camera is different from the date and Connect it again while the card is time set on the PC and you acquire...
  • Page 130 Others 4: A red lamp sometimes turns on when 9: The displayed picture is slightly the shutter button is pressed halfway. distorted. • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P85) • Depending on the zoom magnification, lights red to make it easier to focus on a the recorded picture is slightly distorted.

  • Page 131: 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 and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 132 Others Aspect ratio (1M EZ): (0.3M EZ): Picture size (1280k960 pixels) (640k480 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 1170 1900 512 MB 1370 2320 3770 1 GB 1470 2740 4640 7550...
  • Page 133 Others Aspect ratio (5.5M): (2M EZ): Picture size (3072k1728 pixels) (1920k1080 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1720 2 GB 1420 1800 3410 4 GB 1450 2800 3540...

  • Page 134: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.6 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 0.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.7 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 7,200,000 pixels 1/2.5 q CCD, total pixel number 7,380,000 pixels Image sensor:...
  • Page 135 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A43B): 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 VQT1B25...

  • Page 136: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Figure CGR-S006A Lithum Ion Battery DMW-AC7PP AC Adaptor A: DMW-CZS7 A: Soft Case B: DMW-CHFZ8 B: Semi Hard Case C: DMW-LMC52 C: MC Protector D: DMW-LND52 D: ND Filter E: DMW-LT55 E: Tele Conversion Lens F: DMW-LW55 F: Wide Conversion Lens DMW-LC55...

  • Page 137: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

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

  • Page 138: Request For Service Notice (For Usa Only)

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...

  • Page 139: 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 140 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 141: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest Service Center 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 142: Précautions À Prendre

    OU DE DOMMAGES À L’APPAREIL, • N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À • Assurez-vous d’utiliser un adaptateur LA PLUIE, À L’HUMIDITÉ, À secteur de marque Panasonic (DMW- L’ÉGOUTTEMENT OU AUX AC7PP; en option). ÉCLABOUSSEMENTS, ET NE • Assurez-vous d’utiliser une batterie de PLACEZ SUR L’APPAREIL AUCUN...
  • Page 143 Others ∫ À propos du bloc-batterie Évitez d’approcher l’appareil photo de tout équipement magnétisé (four à ATTENTION micro-ondes, téléviseur, équipement de Batterie (batterie au lithium-ion) jeux vidéo, etc.). • Utilisez l’unité spécifiée pour recharger • Si vous utilisez l’appareil photo à la batterie.

  • Page 144: Index

    Others Others Index Date Printing ......103, 115, 116 Date Stamp .......... 100 Deleting Picture ........36 Dial Display ..........25 AC Adaptor ........110, 113 Digital Zoom ........... 34 Adjusting Flash Output ......46 Diopter Adjustment ........ 39 Aerial Photo Mode ......... 69 DPOF Print Setting ......
  • Page 145 Others Macro Mode ........... 54 Quality ............ 80 MANUAL ..........98 Manual Exposure ......57, 58 Manual Exposure Assistance ....57 RAW ............81 Manual Focus ........59 Reset of Setting ........24 MC Protector ........118 Resizing ..........105 Metering Mode ........
  • Page 146 MEMO VQT1B25...
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  • Page 148: Vqt1B25

    QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license therefrom. 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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