Panasonic DC-FZ80 Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DC-FZ80

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

Message Display →292

Q&A Troubleshooting →294

Finding the information you need →2

Contents →4

Contents by Function →10

Menu list →171

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Finding the information you need

In this “Owner’s Manual for advanced features”, you can find the information you need from the following pages. By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the information.

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“Message displays”

Search from the menu list

“Menu list”

[Rec] ............................ 171

[Motion Picture]............ 189

[Custom] ...................... 191

[Setup] ........................ 201

[Playback] .................... 209

Search from “Q&A Troubleshooting”

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For details on how to use this manual,

see the next page.

Wi-Fi® function →228

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How to use this manual

Recording mode icons

Recording mode:

In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated menus and functions.

has different functions depending on the recording mode that is registered.

• Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page.

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About the symbols in the text

Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.

Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.

Tips for skillful use and points for recording.

(→00) Indicates the reference page. Click to go to the corresponding page.

Click to view the description on the next page.

In this Owner’s Manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows: Example: To change the [Quality] setting from [ ] to [ ] in the [Rec] menu

→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

• In this manual, dial and lever operations are illustrated as below.

Rotate the rear dial

Press the rear dial

Rotate the zoom lever

Click this icon to jump to “Finding the information you need”.

Click this icon to jump to “Contents”.

Click this icon to jump to “Menu list”.

Click this icon to return to the previously displayed page.

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Finding the information you need ..... 2

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How to use this manual ...................... 3

Before Use

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Before use ......................................... 13

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Standard Accessories ...................... 15

Preparations

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Attaching the Lens Cap/

Shoulder Strap .................................. 18

Attaching the Lens Cap .............................18

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .....................19

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Charging battery ............................... 20

Inserting the battery ...................................21

Charging the battery ..................................22

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Inserting and removing the card

(optional) ............................................ 26

Basics

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Holding the camera ........................... 32

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Buttons/Dials/Levers

Used for Recording ........................... 33

[LVF ] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder)

Zoom Lever (Use Zoom)............................34

Shutter button (Taking pictures) .................35

Motion picture button

(Recording motion pictures).......................36

Mode dial (Select the recording mode) ......36

Rear Dial ....................................................37

Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button

(Selecting/setting items) ............................37

[DISP.] button

(Switching the display information) ............38

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Touch screen (Touch operations)....40

Touching the screen and recording

(Touch Shutter function).............................41

Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a

Specified Area ([Touch AE]) .......................42

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Contents by Function ....................... 10

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Names and Functions

of Main Parts ..................................... 16

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About the Card .................................. 27

Formatting the card (initialization)..............28

Estimated recording capacity

(number of pictures/recording time) ...........28

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Setting the clock ............................... 30

Changing time settings ..............................31

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Setting the menu ............................... 43

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Calling frequently-used menus instantly

(Quick Menu) ..................................... 45

Change the Quick Menu to your

preferred item ............................................46

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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons

(Function buttons) ............................ 47

Using the function buttons during

recording ....................................................48

Using the function buttons during

playback.....................................................49

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Entering Text .....................................50

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Recording mode

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ..................... 51

Taking pictures using a handheld camera

([iHandheld Night Shot]) ............................54

Combining pictures into a single still

picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) ............55

Setting coloring ..........................................55

Setting brightness (exposure)/ blurriness of the background

(Defocus control function) ..........................56

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Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed

(Program AE Mode)........................... 57

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Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed ... 58

Taking pictures by setting the aperture

value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode) .............58

Taking pictures by setting the shutter

speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode) ..............59

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

(Manual Exposure Mode) ..........................60

Checking the effects of the aperture value

and shutter speed (Preview Mode) ............62

Easily set aperture value / shutter speed

for suitable exposure (One Push AE) ........64

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Recording panorama pictures

(Panorama Shot Mode) ..................... 65

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Taking pictures according to the scene

(Scene Guide Mode) ......................... 68

Types of Scene Guide Mode .....................69

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects

(Creative Control Mode) ................... 72

Types of picture effects ..............................73

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Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/ shutter speed/ISO sensitivity

(Creative Video Mode) ...................... 78

Recording Slow Motion Pictures

([High Speed Video]) .................................79

Minimizing operational sounds during

motion picture recording ............................80

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Registering your own settings and recording

(Custom Mode) .................................. 81

Registering your own settings

([Cust.Set Mem.]).......................................81

Recording using registered custom set .....82

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus ..... 83

Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is

pressed halfway (AFS, AFF, AFC) .............84

Switching [AF Mode] ..................................85

Changing the position and size

of the AF area ............................................91

Setting the AF area position with the

touch pad ...................................................94

Optimizing the focus and brightness

for a touched position ................................95

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Taking close-up pictures

(Macro recording) ............................. 96

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Taking pictures with

Manual Focus .................................... 97

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Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure

(AF/AE Lock) ..................................... 99

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Taking pictures with

Exposure Compensation ................ 100

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 101

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Adjusting the White Balance ......... 103

4K Photo and Drive Settings

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Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures

to save .............................................. 107

Recording with the 4K Photo function .....107

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and

saving ...................................................... 110

Notes on the 4K Photo function ............... 11 4

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Adjusting the focus after recording

([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) .... 117

Recording using [Post Focus] .................. 11 7

Select the focus point and save the

picture ([Post Focus])............................... 119

Select the focus range to combine and create a single picture

([Focus Stacking]) ....................................120

Notes on the [Post Focus]/

[Focus Stacking] ......................................122

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Selecting a Drive Mode ................... 123

Burst function ...........................................124

Taking pictures with self-timer..................126

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Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically

(Bracket Recording) ........................ 127

Exposure Bracket ....................................128

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Taking pictures automatically at set intervals

[Time Lapse Shot] ........................... 129

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Creating stop motion animation

[Stop Motion Animation] ................ 131

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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

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Correcting jitter ............................... 134

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Using Zoom ..................................... 136

Zoom types and use ................................136

Using the zoom by performing touch

operations (Touch zoom) .........................139

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Taking pictures with flash .............. 140

Recording motion pictures

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Recording Motion Picture/

4K Motion Picture ........................... 151

Setting the format, picture size and

recording frame rate ................................153

Adjusting the focus while recording

motion pictures ([Continuous AF]) ...........155

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Setting the Flash Functions ........... 142

Changing the firing mode

(Manual flash) ..........................................142

Changing Flash Mode..............................143

Setting the 2nd curtain sync ....................146

Adjusting the flash output ........................147

Synchronizing the flash output with the camera during Exposure

Compensation..........................................147

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Taking Pictures with

Wireless Flashes ............................. 148

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Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed position

[4K Live Cropping] .......................... 156

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Taking still pictures while a motion

picture is being recorded ............... 159

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Recording Snap Movies ................. 160

Playing Back and Editing Pictures

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Viewing your pictures ..................... 163

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Viewing motion pictures ................ 164

Capturing still pictures from

motion pictures ........................................165

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Switching the Playback Method .... 166

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback Zoom”......................................166

Viewing a list of pictures

“Multi Playback” .......................................166

Viewing pictures by their recording date

“Calendar Playback” ................................167

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Viewing group pictures .................. 168

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Deleting pictures ............................. 170

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Using Menu Functions

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Menu list .......................................... 171

[Rec] ........................................................171

[Motion Picture] ........................................189

Wi-Fi

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What you can do with the

Wi-Fi® function ................................ 228

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Wi-Fi Function ................................. 229

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Operating the camera by

connecting it to a smartphone ....... 232

Installing the smartphone/tablet app

“Panasonic Image App” ........................... 232

Connecting to a smartphone....................233

Taking pictures via a smartphone

(remote recording) ...................................237

Playing back pictures in the camera on

a smartphone ...........................................238

Saving pictures in the camera to a

smartphone ..............................................238

Sending pictures in the camera to

social networking services .......................239

Adding location information to pictures

in the camera from a smartphone ............239

Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your

preference on a smartphone....................241

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Displaying still pictures on a TV .... 242

[Custom] ..................................................191

[Setup] .....................................................201

[Playback] ................................................209

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Sending pictures ............................. 243

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Sending pictures to a

smartphone ..................................... 246

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Wireless printing ............................. 247

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Sending pictures to AV device ....... 248

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Sending pictures to a PC ............... 249

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Using WEB services ....................... 251

When sending images to WEB service....251

When sending images to

[Cloud Sync. Service] ..............................254

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Using “LUMIX CLUB” ..................... 255

About the [LUMIX CLUB] .........................255

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About connections ......................... 259

Connecting via a wireless access point

([Via Network]) .........................................260

Connecting directly ([Direct]) ...................263

Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([Select a destination from History] /

[Select a destination from Favorite]) ........264

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[Wi-Fi Setup] .................................... 266

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Connecting with other devices

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Enjoying 4K motion pictures ......... 267

Viewing 4K motion pictures .....................267

Storing 4K motion pictures.......................268

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Viewing on TV screen ..................... 269

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ....271

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Storing recorded still pictures and

motion pictures on your PC ........... 272

Downloading software .............................273

Copying still pictures and

motion pictures ........................................275

Others

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Optional accessories ...................... 281

Conversion Lens (optional) ......................281

External Flash (optional) ..........................283

AC adaptor (optional) /

DC coupler (optional) ...............................284

Filter (optional) .........................................284

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Storing recorded still pictures and

motion pictures in the recorder ..... 277

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Printing ............................................ 278

Printing with date and text .......................280

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List of monitor/viewfinder

displays ............................................ 285

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Message displays ........................... 292

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Q&A Troubleshooting .................... 294

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Usage cautions and notes ............. 303

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Contents by Function

Recording

Recording mode ...........................................36

[Preview] .......................................................62

Panorama Shot Mode ...................................65

Macro recording ............................................96

[Time Lapse Shot] .......................................129

[Stop Motion Animation] .............................. 131

[Multi Exp.] ..................................................181

[Silent Mode] ...............................................191

4K Photo

[4K PHOTO]................................................107

[Post Focus] recording ................................ 117

Focus (AF/MF)

Auto Focus ...................................................83

AF Mode .......................................................85

Adjusting the AF area position ......................91

Manual Focus ...............................................97

AF/AE Lock ...................................................99

Drive

Drive Mode .................................................123

Burst function ..............................................124

[Self Timer] .................................................126

Exposure

[Touch AE] ....................................................42

[One Push AE] .............................................. 64

AF/AE Lock ...................................................99

Exposure Compensation ............................100

ISO sensitivity .............................................101

Exposure Bracket .......................................128

[Metering Mode] ..........................................177

Picture Quality and Color Tone

White Balance ............................................103

[Photo Style] ...............................................172

[Filter Settings] ............................................174

[Picture Size] ..............................................176

[Quality] ......................................................176

[Highlight Shadow] ......................................178

[i.Dynamic] ..................................................179

[i.Resolution] ...............................................179

[HDR] ..........................................................180

[Diffraction Compensation] .........................184

[Color Space] ..............................................184

Flash

[Flash Mode] ...............................................143

2nd curtain synchro ....................................146

[Flash Adjust.] .............................................147

Wireless flash settings ........................148, 149

Motion Picture

Creative Video Mode ....................................78

[High Speed Video] .......................................79

[Silent Operation] ..........................................80

Motion pictures in 4K ..................................151

[Rec Format] ...............................................153

[Rec Quality] ...............................................153

[4K Live Cropping] ......................................156

Taking still pictures while a motion picture

is being recorded ........................................159

[Snap Movie] ...............................................160

Audio

[Wind Noise Canceller] ...............................189

Screen settings

[Center Marker] ...........................................196

[Zebra Pattern] ............................................197

[Monochrome Live View] ............................197

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Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format] ........................................................28

[Clock Set] ....................................................30

Display switching ....................................38, 39

Diopter adjustment. ......................................33

How to set menu items .................................43

[Q.MENU] .....................................................45

[Beep] .........................................................203

[Economy] ...................................................205

[Reset] (initialization) ..................................208

Playback

Picture playback .........................................163

Motion picture playback ..............................164

Playback Zoom ...........................................166

Multi Playback ............................................166

Delete .........................................................170

[Auto Review] .............................................199

Display/playback settings

[Slide Show] ................................................210

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ........................223, 224

Edit

[Post Focus] ................................................ 119

[Focus Stacking] .........................................120

[RAW Processing] .......................................213

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] ...........................216

[Light Composition] .....................................216

[Clear Retouch] ...........................................218

[Resize] .......................................................222

[Cropping] ...................................................223

Contents by Function

Customization

[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu ......................46

Function buttons ...........................................47

Custom Mode ...............................................81

[Custom] menu ...........................................191

Adding information

[Location Logging] ......................................212

[Title Edit] ....................................................219

[Text Stamp] ................................................220

Image settings

[Favorite] .....................................................224

[Print Set] ....................................................225

[Protect] ......................................................226

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Wi-Fi

Connect

“Image App” ................................................232

[WPS (Push-Button)] ..........................260, 263

Direct connection ........................................263

Image App

Remote recording .......................................237

Saving images ............................................238

Sending images ..................................239, 246

Sending and adding location information ...239 Combining motion pictures recorded with

[Snap Movie] ...............................................241

Connecting with other devices

Transferring images to a PC .......................272

PHOTOfunSTUDIO ....................................273

SILKYPIX ....................................................274

Playing back pictures on a TV screen ........269

[VIERA Link] ...............................................271

Contents by Function

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV ....................242

Printing images ...........................................247

Sending images to an AV device ................248

Sending images to a PC .............................249

Sending images to a WEB service .............251

Using [Cloud Sync. Service] .......................254

Recorder

Dubbing ......................................................277

Printer

PictBridge ...................................................278

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Before Use

Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens,

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monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor

Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures. There is a risk that your finger will be trapped as the lens retracts.

There are times when rattling sounds or vibrations will come from the camera, but these are due to the motion of the aperture, the zoom and the motor and do not indicate a defect.

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk that sand,

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water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions may damage the camera, and such damage may not be repairable.

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

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Condensation (When the lens, the monitor, or viewfinder, is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of

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temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens, monitor, or viewfinder dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using

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it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.

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Before Use

Before use

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→303)

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Before using the camera, make sure all accessories specified in the attached “Basic Owner’s Manual” are supplied.

For details on optional accessories (→281)

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the

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camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card

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in the text.

Cards are optional.

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Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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Optional accessories (→281)

• AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) are not available for the version DC-FZ80PR.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Before Use

21 20 19 18 17

Zoom lever (→34)

Shutter button (→35)

Motion picture button (→36)

[ ] (4K photo mode) button (→107) /

[Fn1] button (→47)

[ ] ([Post Focus]) button (→11 7) /

[Fn2] button (→47)

Charging lamp (→23) /

connection lamp (→229)

Wi-Fi

Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→30)

Mode dial (→36)

Flash (→140)

Stereo microphone (→32)

Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

Hot shoe (→283)

[AF/AE LOCK] button (→99)

[LVF ] button (→33)

Diopter adjustment dial (→33)

Viewfinder (→33, 285)

[ ] (Flash open) button (→140)

Shoulder strap eyelet (→18, 19)

Speaker (→32)

Lens barrel

Lens

Self-timer indicator (→126) /

AF Assist Lamp (→32, 193)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Before Use

Shoulder strap eyelet (→18, 19)

[AF/AF /MF] button (→83, 96, 97)

[ ] (Playback) button (→163)

Cursor button (→37)

] (ISO sensitivity) ( ) (→101)

[

] (White Balance) ( ) (→103)

[

] (Drive Mode) ( ) (→123)

[

] (AF Mode) ( ) (→85)

[

[MENU/SET] button (→37, 43)

[DISP.] button (→38)

[Q.MENU/ ] (Cancel) button (→45) /

] (Delete) button (→170) /

[ [Fn3] button (→47)

Rear dial (→37)

[HDMI] socket (→269)

[USB/CHARGE] socket (→22, 275, 278)

DC coupler cover (→284)

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.

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Card/Battery door (→21, 26)

Release lever (→21, 26)

Tripod mount (→306)

Do not attach this unit to tripods that have screws with a length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may damage this unit or the unit may not be secured properly on the tripod.

Touch screen (→40) / monitor (→285)

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Function buttons [Fn4] to [Fn8]

• Buttons [Fn4] to [Fn8] (→47) are touch icons. They can be displayed by touching the [

] tab on the recording

screen.

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Preparations

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

Attaching the Lens Cap

Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens cap.

• Do not hang or swing around the camera with the lens cap string.

• Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning this unit on.

• Be careful that the lens cap string does not become entangled with the shoulder strap.

Pass the string through the shoulder strap

eyelet on the camera

Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the same string through the hole on the lens cap

Attach the lens cap

Pinch here to attach or detach the cap.

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Preparations

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the

shoulder strap eyelet

• Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” Logo is on the outside.

Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the stopper

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on

the other side of the stopper

Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.066 feet) or more.

Pull the shoulder strap and then check

that it will not come out

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

– Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It

may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.

– It may result in an accident by mistakenly

wrapping around the neck.

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Preparations

Charging battery

Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera.

• Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Charge

Turn off Yes Turn on No

About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. 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 recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

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Inserting the battery

To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.

Slide the release lever to the

[OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Release lever

Insert the battery all the way

• Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever.

Close the card/battery door

and then slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position

Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation. Lever

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Charging battery

[OPEN] [LOCK]

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To remove battery

Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes

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off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

Remove battery from camera after use.

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• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing it.

The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws.

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Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.

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Preparations

Charging battery

Charging the battery

We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).

Insert the battery into the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off.

The battery can be charged from an outlet or through a PC.

USB connection cable (supplied) AC adaptor (supplied) Computer

Getting ready: Turn on the computer. To the electrical outlet

When charging the camera, connect the USB connection cable (supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket.

[USB/CHARGE] socket

• This terminal is located at the bottom when the camera is in an upright position.

• Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the pins could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.

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Preparations

Charging battery

If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.

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If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera,

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the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time. Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not

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connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

Charging lamp indications

Charging lamp

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete

(After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.)

Flashing: Charging error

(For instructions on correcting the problem, refer to (→294).)

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Preparations

Charging battery

Notes on charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 170 min.

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power supply capacity of the computer.

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause

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malfunction of the camera. Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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Do not use a USB extension cable.

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The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated accessories of

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this camera. Do not use them for other devices. Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after

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being charged.) If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may not complete

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properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect it to the camera. If the charging lamp does not light even when the camera is connected to the AC adaptor

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(supplied) or a computer, check to make sure it is properly connected. (→22)

Remaining battery

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace a fully charged battery.

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Charging battery

Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time

By CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.

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Recording still pictures (When using monitor)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min.

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Recording still pictures (When using viewfinder (LVF))

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 240 pictures

Recording time Approx. 120 min.

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Recording motion pictures (When using monitor)

[Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4] [MP4]

[Rec Quality] [FHD/17M/60i] [FHD/28M/60p] [4K/100M/30p]

Available recording time Approx. 100 min. Approx. 100 min. Approx. 80 min.

Actual available recording time

The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and

stopping recording and using zoom.

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Viewing pictures (When using monitor)

Playback time Approx. 260 min.

Approx. 50 min. Approx. 50 min. Approx. 40 min.

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the

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environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

• In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.

• When operations such as the flash and zoom are used repeatedly.

If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please

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purchase a new battery.

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the release lever to the

[OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Release lever

Insert the card all the way

Do not touch the terminal

• Check the orientation of a card.

• Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks.

Close the card/battery door

and slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position

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To remove card

Press the center of the card.

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[OPEN] [LOCK]

Press Pull out

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes

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off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

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About the Card

The following SD standard-based cards can be used.

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 512 MB – 2 GB • This unit is compatible with UHS-

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB – 128 GB

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About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings

standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards listed on the left has been confirmed with Panasonic brand card.

According to the [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality] (→153) of a motion picture, the required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related materials.

[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[AVCHD] All

[MP4] [FHD]/[HD]

[MP4] [4K]/[High Speed Video] UHS Speed Class 3

Class 4 or higher

Ι UHS Speed Class 3

When recording in 4K Photo /

[Post Focus]

UHS Speed Class 3

• Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.)

Access to the card

The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion,

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or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, delete

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or format the data or display it by recording date. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

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(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).

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About the Card

Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.

→ [Setup] → [Format]

This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).

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Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting.

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Always format cards with this camera. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already

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been formatted with a computer or another device.

Estimated recording capacity (number of pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (18M) 1610 3240 6500 12870

M (9M)

S (4.5M)

2970 5950 11760 23290

5240 10500 20590 40760

When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (18M) 490 1000 2000 3970

M (9M) 580 1160 2330 4610

S (4.5M) 630 1270 2540 5040

When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 9,999, “9999+” is displayed.

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About the Card

Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

• The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.

([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

[FHD/28M/60p] 1h15m00s 2h30m00s 5h00m00s 10h00m00s

[FHD/17M/60i] 2h00m00s 4h05m00s 8h15m00s 16h25m00s

[FHD/24M/30p] 1h25m00s 2h55m00s 5h50m00s 11h35m00s

When [Rec Format] is [MP4]

[Rec Quality] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

[4K/100M/30p] 20m00s 42m00s 1h20m00s 2h45m00s

[FHD/28M/60p] 1h10m00s 2h30m00s 5h00m00s 9h55m00s

[FHD/20M/30p] 1h35m00s 3h20m00s 6h40m00s 13h15m00s

[HD/10M/30p] 3h05m00s 6h20m00s 12h45m00s 25h25m00s

[AVCHD] motion pictures:

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Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording when the file size exceeds 4 GB.

• Motion pictures with [Rec Quality] setting of [FHD/28M/60p]/[FHD/17M/60i]: Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.

MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD] or [HD]:

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Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback when the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without interruption.)

• Motion pictures with [Rec Quality] setting of [FHD/28M/60p]: Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.

MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes. When using an SDHC memory card, files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback if the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without interruption.) If using an SDXC Memory Card, you can record a motion picture in a single file even if the size is greater than 4 GB.

The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Set the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to [ON]

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4.

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]

• The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the items (year,

month, day, hour, minute), and press to set

: Home time

: Destination time Style Display order Time display format

To set the display order or time display format

• Select [Style] and press [MENU/SET] to display the setting screen for display order and time display format.

Preparations

Press [MENU/SET]

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