Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Basic Owner's Manual page 57

Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting
fixture.
• This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera's pickup sensors. This is not a
malfunction.
• If you are taking still pictures using the electronic shutter, the striping may be reduced by setting a
slower shutter speed.
• When noticeable flicker or striping is seen under lighting such as a fluorescent or LED lighting
fixture in the motion picture recording mode, you can reduce the flicker or striping by setting up
[Flkr Decrease] (→54) and fixing the shutter speed. It is possible to select a shutter speed from
[1/50], [1/60], [1/100], or [1/120]. You can set the shutter speed manually in the Creative Video
Mode. (→29)
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.
• When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc., increasing the shutter speed may
introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics of the
light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
• When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recording under fluorescent lighting, LED
lighting fixture, mercury lamp, sodium lighting etc., the colors and screen brightness may change or
horizontal striping may appear on the screen.
4K photo recording stops before finishing.
• When the ambient temperature is high or recording with [
of the 4K Photo function is performed continuously, the camera may display [
recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.
Cannot record motion pictures.
• When a large capacity card is used, you may not be able to take a picture for a while after you turn
on the camera.
Motion picture recording stops midway.
• When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded continuously, the camera may
display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.
The screen turns momentarily black or noise is recorded.
• While motion pictures are being recorded, the screen may momentarily turn black or noise may be
recorded due to static electricity or strong electromagnetic waves (radio transmitters, high-voltage
lines, etc.) under some environmental conditions.
Sometimes focus adjustment with Auto Focus mode is difficult while recording 4K motion
pictures.
• This may occur when taking a picture by reducing the Auto Focus speed in order to adjust the
focus at high precision. This is not a malfunction.
No flash emitted.
The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases.
• The flash is closed.
• When the electronic shutter is used
→ Set [Shutter Type] to [AUTO] or [MSHTR].
• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
→ Set [Silent Mode] to [OFF].
] ([4K Burst]) or [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)])
] and stop the
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