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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ100
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Contents
Before Use
Quick Guide ..............................................5
Standard Accessories ...............................7
Names of the Components .......................8
Rotating the LCD monitor........................11
Operating the Rear Dial ..........................12
Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Lens Hood.........................15
Preparation
Charging the Battery ...............................16
• Approximate recording time and
number of recordable pictures ..........19
Inserting and Removing
the Card (optional)/the Battery................21
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........23
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................25
• Changing the clock setting ................26
Setting the Menu.....................................27
• Setting menu items ...........................28
• Using the quick menu .......................30
About the Setup Menu ............................31
Holding and using your camera ..............41
Basic
Selecting the [REC] Mode, and record
still picture or motion picture ...................45
• Taking the still picture .......................47
• Recording the motion picture ............47
Taking pictures using the automatic
function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............48
• Scene Detection................................ 49
• AF Tracking Function........................50
• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ......51
Taking pictures with your favourite
settings (Programme AE Mode)..............53
• Focusing ...........................................54
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When the subject is not in focus
(such as when it is not in the centre
of the composition of the picture you
want to take)
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......55
• Programme shift................................56
Taking Pictures with the Zoom................57
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extra Optical zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom .....................57
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Playing back Pictures
([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................60
• Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback) ................................61
• Using the Playback Zoom .................62
• Enlarge the focus point
(display focus point)..........................63
• Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode .....63
Deleting Pictures.....................................64
• To delete a single picture..................64
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To delete multiple pictures (up to 100)
or all the pictures
................................65
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ..........66
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
• Switching to the appropriate
flash setting.......................................69
Taking Close-up Pictures........................74
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.........75
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer.........77
Compensating the Exposure ...................78
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........79
Setting the Light Sensitivity .....................80
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode...........82
Taking pictures by specifying
the aperture/shutter speed ......................85
• Aperture-Priority AE .........................85
• Shutter-Priority AE ...........................85
Taking picture by setting the exposure
manually..................................................86
Aperture Value and Shutter Speed .........87
Taking pictures while adjusting colour
(My Colour Mode)....................................88
• Adjusting the custom settings to
achieve desired effects .....................90
Taking expressive portraits and landscape
pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)
• [PORTRAIT]......................................92
• [SCENERY].......................................93
• [SPORTS] .........................................93
• [CLOSE-UP]......................................94
• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]..........................95
Taking pictures that match the scene
being recorded (Scene Mode) .................96
• [PANORAMA ASSIST]......................97
• [PARTY] ............................................98
• [CANDLE LIGHT] ..............................98
• [BABY1]/ [BABY2] .............................99
• [PET] ...............................................100
• [SUNSET]........................................100
• [HIGH SENS.] .................................100
• [FLASH BURST] .............................101
• [PANNING]......................................102
• [STARRY SKY] ...............................103
• [FIREWORKS] ................................104
• [BEACH]..........................................105
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• [SNOW]...........................................105
• [AERIAL PHOTO] ...........................105
• [PHOTO FRAME]............................105
• [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] ...................106
Recording Motion Picture......................107
• Taking pictures or taking pictures
with Burst while recording Motion
Pictures...........................................110
• Changing [REC MODE] and
[REC QUALITY]..............................111
Recording Motion Picture with
Manual Settings
(Creative Motion Picture Mode) ............114
Registering Personal Menu Settings
(Registering custom settings)................116
Taking pictures in Custom Mode...........117
Change tone of the colour for the picture
to be taken (Film Mode)
• Adjusting each Film Mode to
the desired setting ..........................119
• Multi Film Bracket ...........................120
Taking a picture with Face Recognition
function..................................................121
• Face Settings..................................122
• Setting Auto Registration/
Sensitivity........................................125
• Auto Registration ............................126
Useful Functions at Travel
Destinations ..........................................127
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Recording which Day of the Vacation
and the Location of the Vacation
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Recording Dates/Times at Overseas
Travel Destinations (World Time)
Using the [REC] Mode menu ................132
• [FILM MODE]..................................132
• [ASPECT RATIO]............................132
• [PICTURE SIZE] .............................133
• [QUALITY].......................................134
• [SENSITIVITY] ................................135
• [ISO LIMIT SET]..............................135
• [WHITE BALANCE].........................136
• [FACE RECOG.] .............................139
• [AF MODE]......................................139
• [PRE AF].........................................142
• [AF/AE LOCK].................................143
• [METERING MODE] .......................144
• [I.EXPOSURE]
(Intelligent exposure adjustment)....144
• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] ......................145
• [I.RESOLUTION].............................145
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................146
• [STABILIZER] .................................146
• [AF ASSIST LAMP].........................147
• [FLASH] ..........................................147
• [FLASH SYNCHRO] .......................148
• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ...................148
• [CONVERSION]..............................149
• [CLOCK SET]..................................149
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Using the [MOTION PICTURE]
Mode menu ...........................................150
• [REC MODE]...................................150
• [REC QUALITY] ..............................150
• [EXPOSURE MODE] ......................150
• [CONTINUOUS AF] ........................151
• [WIND CUT] ....................................151
• [ZOOM MIC]....................................151
Entering Text.........................................152
Playing Back Burst Pictures ..................153
Editing Burst Pictures............................155
Playing Back Motion Pictures................157
• Motion pictures................................157
• Playing Back
[HIGH SPEED MOVIE] ...................158
Creating Still Pictures From
a Motion Picture ....................................159
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence
(Slide Show)..........................................160
Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back
([MODE PLAY]/[CATEGORY PLAY]/
[FAVORITE PLAY])
• [MODE PLAY] .................................162
• [CATEGORY PLAY] ........................163
• [FAVORITE PLAY] ..........................164
Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu .....165
• [CALENDAR]...................................165
• [TITLE EDIT] ...................................166
• [VIDEO DIVIDE] ..............................167
• [TEXT STAMP]................................168
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[RESIZE] Reducing the picture size
(number of pixels)
• [CROPPING]...................................172
• [LEVELING].....................................174
• [ROTATE DISP.] .............................175
• [FAVORITE] ....................................176
• [PRINT SET] ...................................177
• [PROTECT].....................................179
• [DELETE] ........................................180
• [FACE REC EDIT]...........................181
• [COPY]............................................182
.................................162
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Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on
a TV Screen ..........................................183
• Playing back pictures using
the AV cable (supplied)...................183
• Playing back pictures on a TV with
an SD Memory Card slot ................184
• Playing back on the TV with
HDMI socket ................................... 185
Saving the recorded still pictures and
motion pictures......................................190
• Copy the playback image using
an AV cable .................................... 190
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Copying to a PC using
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition”
Connecting to a PC ...............................192
Printing the Pictures..............................196
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it .........................................197
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them...................................198
• Print Settings...................................199
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Others
Using the Conversion Lens (optional)
Using the Protector/Filter (optional) ......204
Using an external flash (optional)..........205
Using the Remote Shutter (optional)..... 207
Using the External
Microphone (optional) ...........................208
Screen Display ......................................209
Cautions for Use ...................................212
Message Display...................................217
Troubleshooting ....................................220
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time .....................230
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Before Use
90°
Before Use
Quick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P16)
• The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
Insert the battery and the card.
(P21)
• When you do not use the card, you can
record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory. (P23) Refer to P24
when you use a card.
plug-in type
inlet type
Turn the camera on to take
pictures.
1 Press the shutter button to take
pictures. (P47)
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Play back the pictures.
1 Press [(].
2 Select the picture you want to view.
(P60)
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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 camera
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was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.
• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
• The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a
card.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You
can purchase the accessories separately.)
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Names of the Components
1 Lens (P213)
2Flash (P69)
3 Self-Timer indicator (P77)
AF assist lamp (P147)
4 Lens hood attachment part (P15)
5 [Q.MENU] button (P30)/Delete button (P64)
6 [DISPLAY] button (P66)
7 LCD monitor (P66, 209)
8 Flash open button (P69)
9 Diopter adjustment dial (P44)
10 Viewfinder (P44, 209)
11 [EVF/LCD] button (P44)
12 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P50, 140, 143)
13 Rear dial (P56, 61, 62, 75, 78, 85, 86, 114)
Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.
e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial
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Refer to P12 for operation of the rear dial.
14 Playback button (P60)
15 [MENU/SET] button (P25)
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16 Cursor buttons
2/ Self-Timer button (P77)
4/ Function button (P32)
Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode
menu that is used often.
[FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE
BALANCE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/
1/ISO (P80)
3/ Exposure compensation (P78)/
Auto Bracket (P79)/Flash output adjustment (P72)
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]
17 Stereo microphone (P108)
18 Zoom lever (P57)
19 Shutter button (P47, 48)
20 Motion picture button (P47, 107)
21 Burst Mode button (P82)
22 Power lamp (P45)
23 Camera ON/OFF switch (P25)
24 Mode dial (P45)
25 Hot Shoe (P205, 208)
26 [MIC/REMOTE] terminal door
27 Shoulder strap eyelet (P14)
28 [MIC/REMOTE] socket (P207, 208)
29 [HDMI] socket (P185, 187)
30 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P183, 190, 193, 196)
31 Terminal door
32 [FOCUS] button (P50, 76, 141)
33 Focus selector switch (P74, 75)
or
33
Press 4
26
27
MIC
REMOTE
AV OUT/DIGITAL
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29
30
3132
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34 Speaker (P157)
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37
38
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35 Lens barrel (P204)
36 Release lever (P21)
37 Tripod receptacle (P216)
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When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is
stable when the camera is attached to it.
38 Card/Battery door (P21)
39 DC coupler cover (P22)
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
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the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and
AC adaptor (optional) are used. For
connection details, refer to P22.
Before Use
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Rotating the LCD monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.
1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2 It can be rotated 180o forwards.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
Rotation range of the LCD monitor
∫ Horizontal opening direction ∫ Vertical rotating direction
4 Maximum 180o
5 180o
It can be rotated 180o forwards.
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6 90o
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It can only be rotated 90o towards you.
Note
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Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be
careful not to use excessive force as it may be damaged.
• Be careful as this unit may get scratched if you rotate the LCD
monitor without opening the LCD monitor fully.
• Check that the terminal door is closed when rotating the LCD
monitor. The terminal door may get damaged or LCD monitor may
get scratched if you rotate the LCD monitor with the terminal door
opened.
• When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some
distortion, however this is not a malfunction. Moreover, this has no effect on the taken pictures
or playback.
• When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing
inwards to prevent dirt and scratches.
• Be careful as the rotation sound will be recorded when the LCD monitor is rotated during
motion picture recording.
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Operating the Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and by pressing.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings
and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings.
Example of operation during recording/playback
screen
1 “Rotating” 2 “Pressing”
Adjusting of Programme
Shift (P56), Manual
Focus (P75), Aperture
1
¢
(P85), Shutter Speed
(P85), selection of items
when burst is set, etc.
Forwarding/rewinding of
pictures during 1 Screen
Playback (P60),
2
¢
Multi-playback/Calendar
Search (P61), Playback
Zoom (P62)
A Rear dial
¢1 Recording
¢2 Playback
Note
The sound of the rear dial operation may be recorded when operated during motion picture
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recording.
Switching to
Compensating the
Exposure (P78) etc.
Picture selection during
Multi-Playback and
Calendar Search
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Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
∫ Lens Cap
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When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of
the lens.
Pass the string through the hole on the
camera.
Pass the same string
through the hole on the
lens cap.
Attach the lens cap.
• Detach the lens cap before turning on the
camera in the Recording Mode.
• Do not hang or swing around this unit with
the lens cap string attached.
• Make sure to detach the lens cap when
turning the power [ON] or zooming.
• Be careful not to lose the lens cap.
• Since the lens cap string is long, be careful
not to let it get tangled with the shoulder
strap or let it hit the tripod during motion
picture recording.
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∫ Shoulder Strap
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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.
Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper
and fasten the shoulder strap.
A Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.07 feet) or more.
• Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera
being careful not to twist it.
• Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the
camera.
• Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” LOGO is on
the outside.
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Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
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Check that the camera is turned off.
• Close the flash.
1 Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom.
2 Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it stops with a "click".
3 Check that the marks A on the lens hood and the lens barrel are aligned.
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Check that the lens hood is firmly attached and that it does not appear in the picture.
∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood
1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it.
2 Reverse the lens hood and then insert the lens hood into the lens with the short
sides at the top and bottom.
Screw the lens hood into the lens barrel in the direction indicated by the arrow, ensuring
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that the two parts mesh together properly.
3 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
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Attach the lens cap.
• When temporarily storing the lens hood, check that it is firmly attached.
Note
When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may
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turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
• When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.
• For details on how to attach the MC protector, ND filter and PL filter, refer to P204.
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Preparation
Charging the Battery
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product 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 would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
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Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this
unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies
and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be
used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of
batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine
Panasonic products.
∫ Charging
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The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC.
(The battery temperature should also be the same.)
Attach the battery paying attention to
the direction of the battery.
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90°
plug-in type
Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
• Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket
and detach the battery after charging is
completed.
• The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC
input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the
right.
inlet type
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE]
indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE]
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator
charging has completed without any problem.
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
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– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again
in an ambient temperature of between 10 ºC to 30 ºC.
– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
A is turned on and charging will start.
A of the charger will turn off once the
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∫ Charging
Charging time Approx. 155 min
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
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The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long
time may be longer than normal.
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the
same as above.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The power
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lamp also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
The battery may be warm after use, during charging, immediately after charging etc. The
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camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
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Approximate recording time and number of recordable pictures
∫ Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time Approx. 205 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
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• Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image
Stabilizer Function is set to [AUTO].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approx. 410 pictures
(By CIPA standard in Programme
AE Mode)
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∫ Playback (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
Playback time Approx. 330 min
Note
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 using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P32).
– When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
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B
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery
• Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.
• Close the flash.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery
door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the
lever A being careful about the direction
you insert it. Pull the lever A in the
direction of the arrow to remove the
battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being
careful about the direction you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the
card.
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The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
OPEN
LOCK
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow.
• If the card/battery door cannot be completely
closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.
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Note
Remove the battery after use.
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• Do not remove the battery while the power is on as the settings on the camera may not be
stored properly.
• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
• Remove the card or battery after turning off the power, with the power lamp completely turned
off and the lens barrel retracted completely. (The camera may not function properly, or the card
or recorded contents may be damaged.)
∫ Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery
The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used
with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler
(optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot
be used by itself.
Preparation:
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Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the
lens barrel is retracted.
• Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and a wall
outlet.
Connect the DC coupler to the AC adaptor and
the camera.
A Card/battery door
B DC coupler
C DC coupler cover
D AC adaptor
E AC cable
1 Pull open the Card/battery door and the
DC coupler cover.
2 Insert the DC coupler into this unit.
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Insert by pushing the centre of the DC coupler.
• Press on the DC coupler until it is locked by lever 1.
3 Pull out the cable through the opening as shown in the illustration and then
close the Card/battery door.
Be careful not to catch the cable when closing the Card/battery door.
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Note
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
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• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
• If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital
camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
• We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when
recording motion pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a
power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will
not be recorded.
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in
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the built-in memory and played back.
• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the
card and played back.
• When using the built-in memory
k
>ð (access indication
• When using the card
† (access indication
¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or
the card).
• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P182)
• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB
• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only
• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used
becomes full.
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
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)
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Built-in Memory
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Card
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Type of card which can be
used with this unit
SD Memory Card (8 MB to
2GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB
to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
•
Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards)
may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card
or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory
Card compatible equipment.
• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
Remarks
• Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards)
may be used as 48 GB, 64 GB cards.
• Use a card with SD Speed Class
[AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording
motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
¢
with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
•
Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
(optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or
deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P39)]. Furthermore, do not
subject the camera to vibration, 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.
• Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card.
We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera
only to ensure proper operation. (P39)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons
• The lens barrel extends.
• If the language select screen is not displayed,
proceed to step
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears.
Press [MENU/SET].
4.
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:
:
Press 2/1 to select the items (year,
month, day, hour, minute, display
sequence or time display format), and
press 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P130)
•
Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display
format.
• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format,
midnight is displayed as AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display
format is common in the US and elsewhere.
• You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [‚].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
• Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.
• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,
and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed.
• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having
been set, set the clock correctly by following the
below.
“Changing the clock setting” procedure
Changing the clock setting
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P28)
It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.
•
• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
Note
The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
•
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P168) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen
of the camera.
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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures
and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
! [REC] Mode menu (P132 to 149)
• This menu lets you
set the colouring,
sensitivity, aspect
ratio, number of
pixels and other
aspects of the
pictures you are
recording.
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu
(P150 to 151)
• This menu lets you
set the [REC MODE],
[REC QUALITY], and
other aspects for
motion picture
recording.
[SETUP] menu (P31 to 40)
• This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you
to operate the camera.
• [SETUP] menu can be set from either Recording Mode or Playback
Mode.
[MODE] Playback Mode menu
(P63, 160 to 164)
• This menu lets you
select the setting of
the playback
methods such as
playback or slide
show of only the
pictures set as
[FAVORITE].
( [PLAYBACK] Mode menu (P165 to 182)
• This menu lets you
set the Protection,
Cropping or Print
Settings, etc. of
recorded pictures.
Note
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
[FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] in [SETUP] menu has not been set
to [ON]. (P39)
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M
D
F
E
C
Setting menu items
This section describes how to select the Programme AE Mode (P53), and the same
setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [PLAYBACK] menu and
[SETUP] menu as well.
Example:To change the [AF MODE] from [
Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š] (Face Detection) in
Programme AE Mode with the focus selector switch set to [AF].
Turn the camera on.
A Mode dial
B [MENU/SET] button
• The lens barrel extends.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
• To set the playback menu, proceed to step 3 by
pressing the [(].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
C Menu toggle icon
D Menu item
E Settings
F Menu screen page
• You can easily switch menu screen pages by rotating
the zoom lever.
Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].
• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to
move to the second screen.
Press 1.
• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4 to select [š].
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Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
2 Press 2.
3 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]
menu icon [ ].
4 Press 1.
•
Select a menu item next and set it.
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A
Using the quick menu
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
•
Press [Q.MENU] when recording.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item
and the setting and then press [MENU/
SET] to close the menu.
A The items to be set and the settings are
displayed.
• You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY].
[WHITE BALANCE] (P136)/[AF MODE] (P139)
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1
3
Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
•
In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and
[STABILIZER DEMO.] (P40) can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P28.
U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time.
Refer to P25 for details.
•
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
[WORLD TIME]
• Refer to P130 for details.
— [TRAVEL DATE]
• Refer to P127 for details.
r [BEEP]
“ [DESTINATION]:
Travel destination area
– [HOME]:
Your home area
Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.
[TRAVEL SETUP]
[OFF]/[SET]
[LOCATION]
[OFF]/[SET]
This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
r [BEEP LEVEL]:
[s] (Muted)
[t] (Low)
[u] (High)
[BEEP TONE]:
2 3
[]/[]/[]
[SHUTTER VOL.]:
[] (Muted)
[] (Low)
[] (High)
[SHUTTER TONE]:
1 2
[]/[]/[]
u [VOLUME]
Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
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[CUST. SET MEM.]
Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered as custom
settings.
(Recording Mode only)
• Refer to P116 for details.
Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register
[REC] Mode menu that is used often.
[Fn BUTTON SET]
(Recording Mode only)
[FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/
[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/
[GUIDE LINE]/
[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]
• Refer to P132 for details about the [REC] Mode menu.
These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when
you are in bright places.
[OFF]
LCD
[LCD MODE]
„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright
it is around the camera.
… [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when
taking pictures outdoors.
• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
• If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or
another object to block the light.
• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and Power LCD Mode.
• [AUTO POWER LCD] cannot be selected in Playback Mode.
[DISPLAY SIZE]
Change the display size of some icons and menu screens.
[STANDARD]/[LARGE]
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Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures.
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information
[GUIDE LINE]
displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P66)
[REC. INFO.]:
[OFF]/[ON]
[PATTERN]:
[]/[]
• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
This allows you to set either to display or not display the
[HISTOGRAM]
histogram. (P68)
[OFF]/[ON]
[ REC AREA]
Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checked.
[OFF]/[ON]
• Motion picture recording frame display is only an approximation.
• Recording frame display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the picture size
setting.
• This cannot be used during Intelligent Auto Mode.
This will switch display between the number of recordable
pictures and available recording time.
[REMAINING SHOTS]:
[REMAINING DISP.]
This will display the number of recordable pictures for still
pictures.
[REMAINING TIME]:
This will display the available recording time for motion pictures.
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[ON] [OFF]
When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back,
[HIGHLIGHT]
white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.
[OFF]/[ON]
• If there are any white saturated areas, we
recommend compensating the exposure towards
negative (P78) referring to the histogram (P68) and
then taking the picture again. It may result in a better
quality picture.
• There may be white saturated areas if the distance
between the camera and the subject is too close
when taking pictures with the flash.
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area
directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and appear blinking in black
and white.
• Highlighting does not work during Multi-Playback (P61), Calendar Search (P165), Playback
Zoom (P62), or Motion Picture Playback (P157).
It is possible to memorise the zoom position and the MF (manual
focus) position when the power is switched [OFF].
[ZOOM RESUME]:
It will automatically return to the zoom position when the power
[LENS RESUME]
was switched [OFF], next time you turn the power [ON].
[OFF]/[ON]
[MF RESUME]:
It will memorise the MF position set with the manual focus. It will
resume the memorised manual focus position when you return to
manual focus recording.
[OFF]/[ON]
• MF position will be memorised in the following cases:
– Turning the camera off
– When the focus selector switch is switched to anything but [MF]
– When switched to playback mode
• Zoom position will be set all the way to wide when the [ZOOM RESUME] is set to [OFF].
• When [MF RESUME] is set to [OFF], MF position will be the distance focused at the time of
recording in Manual Focus.
• Depending on the recording conditions, the memorised MF positions and resumed MF
positions might be different.
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In Manual Focus, the assistance screen appears on the centre of
the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject.
[MF ASSIST]
[OFF]
[ON]:
The centre of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen.
• Refer to P76 for details.
You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use
to prevent discharge of the battery.
p [SLEEP MODE]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
q [ECONOMY]
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
[AUTO LCD OFF]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not
been used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].
• [SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode
• [SLEEP MODE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].
• Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.
• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or Playback Zoom.
• [SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.
– When using the AC adaptor
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion pictures
– During a slide show
– [AUTO DEMO]
• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work in the following cases.
– When using the AC adaptor
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– While the Self-Timer is set
– When recording or playing back motion pictures
– During a slide show
– While the menu screen is displayed
– [AUTO DEMO]
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If you selected the Viewfinder in a Recording Mode, the display
[PLAY ON LCD]
will automatically switch to the LCD monitor when playing back
the pictures.
[OFF]/[ON]
• Refer to P67 for details.
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF]
o [AUTO REVIEW]
[1SEC.]
[2SEC.]
[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons
is pressed.
• The Auto Review function is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto Bracket (P79),
[FLASH BURST] (P101) and [PHOTO FRAME] (P105) in Scene Mode and Burst Mode (P82).
• In Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.].
• If [HIGHLIGHT] (P34) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white
when the Auto Review function is activated.
• [AUTO REVIEW] does not work when recording motion pictures.
v [NO.RESET]
• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P195)
• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P39) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
• To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
w [RESET]
• When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
• When the [REC] Mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be also
reset, too.
Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial
settings.
• When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,
[ROTATE DISP.] (P175) is set to [ON].
– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P99) and [PET] (P100) in Scene
Mode.
– The [TRAVEL DATE] (P127) setting. (Departure date, return date, destination)
– The [WORLD TIME] (P130) setting.
– The [CUST. SET MEM.] (P116) setting.
– Position memorised in [LENS RESUME]/[MENU RESUME].
• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
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Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
x [USB MODE]
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication
system.
• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer
Protocol)” communication system.
Set to match the colour television system in each country.
(Playback Mode only)
| [VIDEO OUT]
[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.
• This will operate when the AV cable or HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
Set to match the type of TV.
(Playback Mode only)
[TV ASPECT]
[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
• This will work when the AV cable is connected.
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Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the
HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using
the HDMI mini cable (optional).
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the
information from the connected TV.
[HDMI MODE]
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for
output.
[720p]:
The progressive method with 720 available scan lines is used for
output.
1
¢
[576p]
/[480p]
The progressive method with 576
2
¢
:
1
2
¢
¢
/480
available scan lines is
used for output.
¢1 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [PAL]
¢2 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [NTSC]
• Interlace method/progressive method
i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every
1/50 seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning
the screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/50 seconds.
The [HDMI] terminal on this unit is compatible with high definition output [1080i]. It is necessary
to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.
• If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format
your TV can display, and select number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the operating
instructions for the TV.)
• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
• Refer to P185 for details.
Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the
VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link
compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional).
[VIERA Link]
[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.
[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link
compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations
are possible)
Button operation of the main unit will be limited.
• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
• Refer to P187 for details.
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} [SCENE MENU]
[MENU RESUME]
Preparation
Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to ,
, , , and .
[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected
Advanced Scene Mode (P91) or Scene Mode (P96)
appears.
[AUTO]: The Advanced Scene Mode or Scene Mode menu
screen appears.
The last operated menu position is saved even if the camera is
turned off.
[OFF]/[ON]
Ü [FAVORITE]
Marks can be added to pictures, and set up as favourites.
[OFF]/[ON]
• When it is set to [ON], you can set/cancel favourites by pressing 4
during playback. You can also set favourites from the playback menu.
For details, refer to P176.
[VERSION DISP.]
It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.
The built-in memory or card is formatted.
[FORMAT]
Formatting permanently deletes all data on your memory
card. Please be sure all pictures and motion pictures are
saved elsewhere before using this feature.
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler
(optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
• If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove
the card.
• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.
• It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.
• If you cannot format, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre.
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A B
~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen.
• If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected.
([STABILIZER DEMO.])
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. ([AUTO
DEMO])
[STABILIZER DEMO.]
A Amount of jitter
[DEMO MODE]
DEMO
B Amount of jitter after correction
[AUTO DEMO]:
[OFF]
[ON]
• The Stabilizer Function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is
pressed during the [STABILIZER DEMO.].
• In Playback Mode, [STABILIZER DEMO.] cannot be displayed.
• Press [DISPLAY] to close [STABILIZER DEMO.].
• [STABILIZER DEMO.] is an approximation.
• [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode.
• Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
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Holding and using your camera
Tips for taking good pictures
• Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A or the microphone
B with your fingers or other objects.
• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your
side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter
button.
• The lens barrel will retract approximately 15 seconds after switching
from Recording Mode to Playback Mode.
• Do not touch the lens or the lens barrel. You may get your fingers
pinched when it is retracting, or the lens may get dirty. (P213)
• When taking pictures, make sure your footing is stable and there is
no danger of colliding with another person, an object etc.
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LCD Monitor
This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the
LCD monitor. (P11)
∫ Taking pictures at a normal angle
∫ Taking pictures at a high angle
Open the LCD monitor 180o toward you,
and adjust the angle.
•
This is convenient when there is someone in front
of you and you cannot get close to the subject.
∫ Taking pictures at a low angle
Open the LCD monitor 180o toward you,
and adjust the angle.
•
This is convenient when taking pictures of
flowers etc. that are in a low position.
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∫ Taking pictures with the camera held vertically
Open the LCD monitor and rotate it to an angle that makes it easy to see.
Do not cover the AF assist lamp, the microphone with your fingers or other objects.
•
Taking pictures at a normal angle
Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle
Note
•
Close the LCD monitor, turn the power switch to [OFF], and retract the lens completely when
carrying the camera.
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Direction Detection Function
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P175) is set to [ON])
•
The Direction Detection Function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the
camera aimed up or down.
• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
Viewfinder
∫ Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Press [EVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen.
A Viewfinder
B [EVF/LCD] button
C LCD monitor
• When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off (and vice
versa).
∫ Diopter adjustment
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you
can see the Viewfinder clearly.
Look at the display on the Viewfinder and
rotate the diopter adjustment dial to where
the screen is clearest.
D Diopter adjustment dial
C
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CUST
M
Mode switching
Basic
Selecting the [REC] Mode, and record still picture or motion picture
Turn the camera on.
• The power lamp 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1.
CUST
M
Switching the mode by rotating the mode
dial.
Align a desired mode with part A.
•
Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust
to each mode. (
∫ Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode (P48)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Programme AE Mode (P53)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
The mode dial rotates 360 o)
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∫ Advanced
Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P85)
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P85)
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode (P86)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.
Creative Motion Picture Mode (P114)
Record motion picture with manual settings.
Custom Mode (P117)
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Scene Mode (P96)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
My Colour Mode (P88)
Use this mode to check colouring effects, select a colour mode from among twelve
colour modes, and then take pictures.
∫ Advanced Scene Mode
Portrait Mode (P92)
Use this mode to take pictures of people.
Scenery Mode (P93)
Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.
Sports Mode (P93)
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
Close-up Mode (P94)
Use this mode to take pictures of a close-by subject.
Night Portrait Mode (P95)
Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people against night time scenery.
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A Shutter button
B Motion picture button
Taking the still picture
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take
the picture.
∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each recording mode.
Recording the motion picture
Press the motion picture button to start the recording.
Press the motion picture button again to stop the
recording.
• Sound will go off when pressing the motion picture button indicating start/
stop of motion picture recording.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP LEVEL] (P31).
∫ Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible. For more
details, refer to “Recording Motion Picture” (P107).
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2
[REC] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
•
The following functions are activated automatically.
– Scene Detection/[STABILIZER]/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Face Detection/Quick AF/
[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-Eye Correction/Backlight Compensation/[I.RESOLUTION]/
Intelligent Zoom
Set the mode dial to [ñ].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject
is focused.
• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face
by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
• The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance
at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on
the zoom magnification.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.
•
The access indication (P23) lights red when pictures are
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P69)
•
Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P69)
• [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.
• When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the Digital Red-Eye Correction is turned on.
• Shutter speed will be slow when using [ ] or [ ].
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P57)
∫ When recording motion pictures (P107)
∫ To take pictures using the Face Recognition function (which stores faces of
frequent subjects with information such as their names and birthdays) (P121)
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Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
¦ > [i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
•
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
[i-SUNSET]
¢
[i-BABY]
• [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
• When [ ],[ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will
adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P140)
• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
• When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R]
is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces
already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
Note
Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same
•
subject.
– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the colour of the
subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is
shaken, When zoom is used
• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the
appropriate Recording Mode.
• The Backlight Compensation
Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.
In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by
brightening the whole of the picture automatically.
Only when [ ] is selected
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AF Tracking Function
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject.
1
Press [FOCUS].
•
[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.
• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the
screen.
• Press [FOCUS] again to cancel.
2 Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and
press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject.
AF tracking frame will turn yellow.
•
• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be
chosen.
• Press [FOCUS] to cancel.
Note
[FACE RECOG.] does not work during AF tracking.
•
• Please read the Note regarding the AF tracking on P140.
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Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode
∫ [REC] Mode menu
[PICTURE SIZE]
[MOTION DEBLUR]
•
[COLOR EFFECT] can set the colour effects of [STANDARD], [Happy] or [B/W]. When [Happy]
is selected, it is possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brilliance for the
colour brightness and vividness.
• When [MOTION DEBLUR] is set to [ON], the camera will
automatically attempt to reduce blur by selecting an optimal shutter
speed according to the motion of the subject. Note that the picture
size may be reduced when using this setting. [ ] is displayed on
the recording screen when [MOTION DEBLUR] is set.
¢1
(P133)/[COLOR EFFECT]/[FACE RECOG.] (P121)/
∫ [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu
[REC MODE] (P111)/[REC QUALITY]
¢1
(P111)
∫ [SETUP] menu
[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[STABILIZER DEMO.]
•
The settings of the following items are fixed.
Item Settings
[GUIDE LINE] (P33) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF])
[ECONOMY]
[5MIN.]
([SLEEP MODE]) (P35)
[AUTO REVIEW] (P36) [2SEC.]
[SENSITIVITY] (P80) (Intelligent ISO)
(The maximum ISO sensitivity: [ISO1600])
¢2
[QUALITY] (P134) A
[ISO LIMIT SET] (P135) 1600
¢2
[WHITE BALANCE] (P136) [AWB]
[AF MODE] (P139) š
¢3
[PRE AF] (P142)
[METERING MODE] (P144) C
[I.EXPOSURE] (P144) [STANDARD]
[I.RESOLUTION] (P145) [i.ZOOM]
[STABILIZER] (P146) AUTO
¢4
¢5
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P147) [ON]
[FLASH SYNCHRO] (P148) [1ST]
[RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P148) [ON]
[CONTINUOUS AF] (P151) [ON]
[WIND CUT] (P151) [OFF]
[ZOOM MIC] (P151) [ON]
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¢1 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used.
¢2 When [MOTION DEBLUR] is set to [ON], and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes
[ISO6400].
¢3 When a face is not recognised, it will be fixed to [ ] when recording still pictures, and to
[
Ø] when recording motion pictures.
¢4 The Intelligent Zoom does not work when [MOTION DEBLUR] is set to [ON].
¢5 Fix to [MODE 1] during motion picture recording or when burst is set.
• The following functions cannot be used.
– [FILM MODE]/[AUTO LCD OFF]/Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment / White Balance fine
adjustment/White Balance Bracket/Multi Film Bracket/[AF/AE LOCK]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/
[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[HISTOGRAM]/Out of frame display
• [CONVERSION] on the [REC] Mode menu and the other items on the [SETUP] menu can be
set in a mode such as the Programme AE Mode. What is set will be reflected in Intelligent Auto
Mode.
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AF
MF
AF
[REC] Mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favourite settings
(Programme AE Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
A Mode dial
• Set the focus selector switch to [AF].
• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer
to
“Using the [REC] Mode menu” (P132).
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
• The focus range is 30 cm (0.99 feet) (Wide)/2 m
(6.57 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
• If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range,
Press the halfway pressed shutter button
fully to take a picture.
• The access indication lights (P23) red when pictures
“Taking Close-up Pictures” (P74).
refer to
are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the
card).
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P78)
∫ To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P136)
∫ When recording motion pictures (P107)
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EDFG
A
C
Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
Focus
Focus indication On Blinks
AF area White>Green White>Red
¢1
Sound
A Focus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark)
D Recording distance range display (when zooming)
E Aperture value
F Shutter speed
G ISO sensitivity
¢1 Sound volume can be set in [SHUTTER VOL.] (P31).
¢2 If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.
(However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.)
¢2
¢2
When the subject is
focused
Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
When the subject
is not focused
When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of
the composition of the picture you want to take)
1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the
focus and exposure.
2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you
compose the picture.
You can repeatedly retry the actions in
•
1 before pressing the shutter button
step
fully.
We recommend that you use the Face
Detection function when taking
pictures of people. (P139)
∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus
•
Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast
• When the recording distance range display has appeared in red
• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects
• When it is dark or when jitter occurs
• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near
subjects
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Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P146), a tripod, the Self-Timer
(P77) or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional)
Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
•
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.
– Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction
– [NIGHT PORTRAIT] and [NIGHT SCENERY] in the Advanced Scene Mode (P91)
– In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY], or [FIREWORKS] in
Scene Mode (P96)
– [HIGH DYNAMIC], [DYNAMIC ART], [DYNAMIC]( ) in My Colour Mode
– When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
(P207).
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Programme shift
In Programme AE Mode, you can change the preset
aperture value and shutter speed without changing the
exposure. This is called programme shift.
You can make the background more blurred by decreasing
the aperture value or record a moving subject more
dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a
picture in Programme AE Mode.
•
Press the shutter button halfway and then use the rear dial to
activate programme shift while the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed on the
screen (about 10 seconds).
• The programme shift indication A appears on the screen when programme shift is activated.
• Programme shift is cancelled if the camera is turned off or the rear dial is rotated until the
programme shift indication disappears.
∫ Example of programme shift
(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
1 Programme shift amount
2 Programme shift line chart
3 Programme shift limit
Note
If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value
•
and shutter speed turns red.
• Programme shift is cancelled and the camera returns to normal Programme AE Mode if more
than 10 seconds pass after programme shift is activated. However, the programme shift setting
is memorised.
• Depending on the brightness of the subject, programme shift may not be activated.
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W T
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical zoom (EZ)/Using the
Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 50.6k), do
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W/).
The zoom magnification can be increased by approximately 1.3k without noticeable
deterioration in the picture by the Intelligent Resolution Technology when the Intelligent
Zoom is used.
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in
[REC] menu.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
∫ Changing the zoom speed
You can operate the zoom at 2 speeds
depending on the rotation angle of the zoom
lever.
The zoom speed becomes slower when the
rotation angle is small and the zoom speed
becomes faster when the rotation angle is large.
A Fast
B Slow
• Zoom speed cannot be changed in recording
motion pictures (P107).
∫ Storing the zoom position (Zoom resume)
•
Refer to P34 for details.
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W
T
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T
W
T
W
T
W
T
W
∫ Types of zooms
Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)
Maximum
magnification
Picture
quality
24k 50.6k
No deterioration No deterioration
Conditions None
[PICTURE SIZE] with (P133) is
¢
selected.
Screen
display
A [ ] is displayed.
Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom
96k (including Optical Zoom 24k)
202k (including Extra Optical Zoom
Maximum
magnification
Picture
quality
Conditions
32k (including Optical Zoom 24k)
67.4k (including Extra Optical Zoom
50.6k)
No noticeable deterioration
[I.RESOLUTION] (P145) on the [REC]
menu is set to [i.ZOOM].
50.6k)
127k (including Optical Zoom and
[i.ZOOM] 32k)
269k (including Extra Optical Zoom
and [i.ZOOM] 67.4k)
The higher the magnification level, the
greater the deterioration.
[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P146) on the [REC]
menu is set to [ON].
Screen
display
B [ ] is displayed. C The Digital Zoom range is
•
When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction
with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.3 m –¶)
displayed.
¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
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∫ Extra Optical Zoom mechanism
As an example, if you set to [ ] (3 million pixels worth), it will take pictures with the 3M
(3 million pixels worth) in the centre of the 14M (14.1 million pixels worth) of the MOS
sensor allowing you to take more magnified pictures.
Note
•
The Digital Zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected.
• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”.
• The Optical Zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.
Zoom position is as when the power was turned off if the [ZOOM RESUME] (P34) is set to
[ON].
• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.
• The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt
the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
• When you rotate the zoom lever, you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera
may shake. This is not a malfunction.
• When using the Digital Zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.
• When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer (P77) for taking
pictures.
• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [i.ZOOM] in Intelligent Auto Mode (when [MOTION DEBLUR] is set
to [OFF]) or Scene Mode
¢ [i.ZOOM] cannot be used when in [HIGH SENS.] or [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode.
¢
.
• The Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.
– [MOTION DEBLUR] in Intelligent Auto Mode
– In [HIGH SENS.], [FLASH BURST], [PHOTO FRAME] and [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] in Scene
Mode
– [PIN HOLE] in My Colour Mode
– When recording motion pictures
– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases.
– In [HIGH SENS.], [FLASH BURST], [PHOTO FRAME] and [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] in Scene
Mode
– [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in My Colour Mode
– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
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B
[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
Press [(].
• During recomposition of the Burst Picture group
information, the currently retrieving information
icon [ ] will appear. For details, refer to
“About retrieval of Burst Picture group
P154
information
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
A File number
B Picture number
2: Play back the previous picture
1: Play back the next picture
• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding
changes depending on the playback status.
• If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession.
• It is also possible to forward/rewind pictures by rotating the rear dial.
∫ To finish playback
(] again, press the motion picture button or press the shutter button
Press [
halfway.
Note
•
This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot
be played back.
• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] Mode to [PLAYBACK]
Mode.
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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).
1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen
display (P165)
A Number of the selected picture and the total number of
recorded pictures
B Burst icon [˜]
W T
• Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the
previous screen.
• If you select a picture with the Burst icon [˜], and press [MENU/SET], the pictures from within
that Burst Picture group will be played back using Multi Playback.
• Pictures are not rotated for display.
• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.
∫ To return to normal playback
1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
•
An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.
• It is also possible to select pictures by rotating the rear dial.
2 Press [MENU/SET].
•
The picture that was selected will appear.
• It is also possible to display pictures by pressing the rear dial.
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Using the Playback Zoom
Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T).
1k>2k>4k>8k>16k
•
When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after
enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower.
• When you change the magnification, the zoom position
indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of
the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.
• The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality
deteriorates.
• When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom
position indication appears for about 1 second.
• Focus point will be enlarged when [FOCUS] is pressed.
(P63)
∫ Switching the displayed image while maintaining the Playback Zoom
Rotating the rear dial to select the picture during Playback Zoom.
• You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and zoom
position for the Playback Zoom.
Note
You can also delete the recording information etc. on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder during
•
Playback Zoom by pressing [DISPLAY].
• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the Cropping function. (P172)
• The Playback Zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.
• The zoom magnification and the zoom position are cancelled when the camera is turned off
(including Sleep Mode).
• The zoom position returns to the centre in the following images.
– Images with different aspect ratios
– Images with different numbers of recorded pixels
– Images with a different rotation direction (when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON])
• Playback Zoom is not available during Motion Picture Playback.
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Enlarge the focus point (display focus point)
This unit will remember the focus point during the recording, and it can be enlarged with
that point as a centre.
Press [FOCUS] during image playback.
• Focus point may not be the centre of enlargement when it is
at the edge of the image.
• Refer to “Using the Playback Zoom” (P62) for operation
during zooming.
• It will return to the original enlargement if [FOCUS] is
pressed again.
• Following pictures cannot be enlarged because there is no
focus point:
– Picture that was taken without focusing
– Picture that was taken with Manual Focus
– Picture that was taken with a different camera
Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode
Press [MENU/SET] during playback.
1
2 Press 1.
3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press
[MENU/SET].
[NORMAL PLAY] (P60)
All the pictures are played back.
[SLIDE SHOW] (P160)
The pictures are played back in sequence.
[MODE PLAY] (P162)
Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD]
¢1 This is the specification to record and playback high definition images.
[CATEGORY PLAY] (P163)
The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.
[FAVORITE PLAY] (P164)
Your favourite pictures are played back.
¢
2 [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] in [SETUP] menu has not
been set to [ON]. (P39)
¢1
, or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected.
¢
2
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back will be deleted.
•
• You can also delete pictures from the [PLAYBACK] mode Menu. (P180)
To delete a single picture
Select the picture to be deleted, and then
press [‚].
A [DISPLAY] button
‚] button
B [
Press 2 to select [YES] and then press
[MENU/SET].
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To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures
Press [‚].
Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then
press [MENU/SET].
• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and
then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this
step.)
• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is
pressed again, the setting is cancelled.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P176) setting
The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or
[ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.
([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as
[FAVORITE].)
Note
•
Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient
battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or
[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.
• Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.
• If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected (P179), they will not be deleted
even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected.
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About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
∫ Selecting the screen to be used
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
A [DISPLAY] button
• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not
activated. During Playback Zoom (P62), while playing back
motion pictures (P157) and during a slide show (P160), you can
only select “Normal display F” or “No display H”.
In Recording Mode
B Normal display
C No display
D No display (Recording
guide line)
E Out-of-frame display
In Playback Mode
F Normal display
G Display with recording
information
H No display
¢1, 3
¢
¢
1, 2
¢4
1
777
¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed.
¢2 You can switch between available recording time and number of recordable pictures by
setting [REMAINING DISP.] in [SETUP] menu.
¢3 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You
can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines
are displayed.
¢4 When the number of pictures remaining is more than 1000 or the time remaining in recording
motion pictures is more than 1000 seconds, [ ] is displayed.
Note
[NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P95), [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode (P96), the
•
guide line is grey.
• In [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed. (P105)
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∫ Out-of-frame display
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 obstructed by
information displayed on the screen.
∫ Monitor priority
When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P36), the LCD monitor is
turned on
when switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode.
You can save the time it would take to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when
using the Viewfinder to record.
∫ Recording guide line
When you align the subject on the
horizontal and vertical guide lines or the
cross point of these lines, you can take
pictures with well-designed composition by
viewing the size, the slope and the balance
of the subject.
A []:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a
B []:This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact centre of the
well-balanced composition.
screen.
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A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white)
and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
Examples of histogram
1 Properly Exposed
2 Under Exposed
3 Overexposed
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When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the
•
following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.
– When the Manual Exposure Assistance is other than [n0EV] during exposure compensation
or in the Manual Exposure Mode
– When the flash is activated
– In [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode (P96)
– When the flash is closed
• When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places
• When the exposure is not adequately adjusted
• The histogram is an approximation in Recording Mode.
• The histogram of a picture may not match in Recording Mode and Playback Mode.
• The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing
software used in PCs etc.
• Histograms are not displayed in the following cases.
– Intelligent Auto Mode
– Multi Playback
– In [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode
– Playback Zoom
– Calendar Search
– When HDMI cable is connected
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[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
A To open the flash
Press the flash open button.
B To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
•
Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash
is closed.
Note
•
Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
Set the flash to match the recording.
Open the flash.
•
Select [FLASH] in the [REC] mode menu. (P28)
Press 3/4 to select a mode and press
[MENU/SET].
• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer
“Available flash settings by Recording Mode”. (P71)
to
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
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Item Description of settings
‡: AUTO
:
AUTO/Red-Eye
Reduction
‰: Forced flash ON
Forced O N/Red-Eye
Reduction
Slow sync./Red-Eye
Reduction
Œ:
¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is
¢
:
¢
:
¢
Forced flash OFF
activated.
Flash interval depends on the brightness of the subject.
[RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P148) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on
the flash icon.
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make
it necessary.
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
activated again for the actual recording.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting
conditions.
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
• The flash setting is set to [ ] only when you set [PARTY] or
[CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene Mode. (P96)
When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature
will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background
landscape will appear brighter. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye
phenomenon.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can
enhance your photos.
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the
flash is not permitted.
∫ About Digital Red-Eye Correction
When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P148) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction
([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever
the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only
available when [AF MODE] is set to [š] and Face Detection is active)
•
Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
• In the following cases, Digital Red-Eye Correction does not work.
– When the flash setting is set to [‡], [‰] or [Œ]
– When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] is set to [OFF]
– When [AF MODE] is set to anything except [š]
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∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of Advanced Scene Mode and Scene
Mode)
‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ
¢1
±
ñ
¢2
¢3
¢4
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¢1 [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject
and brightness.
¢
2 [EXPRESSIVE]/[RETRO]/[PURE]/[ELEGANT]/[MONOCHROME]/[SILHOUETTE]/[CUSTOM].
¢3 [HIGH DYNAMIC]/[DYNAMIC ART]/[DYNAMIC]( ).
¢4 [PIN HOLE]/[FILM GRAIN].
• The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if
necessary.
• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Advanced Scene
Mode or the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Advanced Scene
Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.
• Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
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∫ The available flash range to take pictures
•
The available flash range is an approximation.
ISO
sensitivity
AUTO 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 9.5 m (31.16 feet)
ISO100 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.3 m (10.82 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.8 m (5.90 feet)
ISO200 40 cm (1.32 feet) to 4.7 m (15.41 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.5 m (8.20 feet)
ISO400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 6.7 m (21.98 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.6 m (11.81 feet)
ISO800 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 9.5 m (31.16 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.1 m (16.73 feet)
ISO1600 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 13.5 m (44.29 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 7.3 m (23.95 feet)
Wide Tel e
Available flash range
¢
1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.1 m (16.73 feet)
¢
• In [HIGH SENS.] (P100) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between
[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 27.1 m (88.91 feet)
Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 14.6 m (47.9 feet)
• In [FLASH BURST] (P101) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to
between [ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to approx. 4.0 m (13.1 feet)
Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 2.1 m (6.88 feet)
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P135) is set to [AUTO]
∫ Adjust the flash output
Adjust the flash output when the subject is small, or the reflectivity is very high or low.
1 Press 3 (È) several times to display [FLASH], and then
press 2/1 to set the flash output.
You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
•
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•
You can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button
halfway.
Note
When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the
•
screen.
• The flash output setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
• You cannot set [FLASH] in the following cases.
– In Intelligent Auto Mode
– In [SCENERY]
– In [NIGHT SCENERY] , [ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
– In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SUNSET], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS],
[AERIAL PHOTO] and [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] in Scene Mode
– In Creative Motion Picture Mode
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C
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)
‡
¢1
1/60
‰
¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P145).
to 1/2000th 1¢1 to 1/2000th
Œ
• Refer to P87 for details about the Aperture-Priority AE, Shutter-Priority AE, and Manual
Exposure.
• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
• In Advanced Scene Mode (P91) and Scene Mode (P96), the shutter speeds will differ from
those described above.
Note
Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The
•
objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting.
• Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted
properly and the picture may become bright or dark.
• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even
when you press the shutter button fully.
• The White Balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.
• The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [FLASH BURST] (P101) in Scene Mode or
when shutter speed is fast.
• When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some
cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.
• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the
access indication disappears.
• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
• Flash is fixed to [Œ] when the [CONVERSION] (P149) is set to [ ] or [ ].
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1 m (3.28 feet)
T
W
1 cm (0.04 feet)
[REC] Mode:
Taking Close-up Pictures
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 1 cm (0.04 feet) from the lens by
rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
As you rotate the zoom lever towards Tele, the distance at which you can take close-up
pictures changes in steps. The maximum distance for close-up pictures is 1 m (3.28 feet).
Slide the focus selector switch to [AF#].
• In AF macro mode, [ ] is displayed.
AF
AF
MF
Take the pictures.
∫ Focus range
¢ The focus range changes in
steps.
Note
We recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer.
•
• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
• AF Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance
between the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
• If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the
subject correctly.
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AF
MF
AF
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
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.
Set the focus selector switch to [MF].
• [MF] is displayed in the upper left of the screen
while in Manual Focus Mode.
Press the rear dial a few times to enable
the Manual Focus operation.
• Enabled operation will switch every time the rear
dial is pressed.
• Manual Focus operation is enabled when [ ] at
the bottom right of the screen changes to orange.
Rotate the rear dial.
• Focus range is displayed.
Press 2/1 or rotate the rear dial to focus
on the subject.
A Focus range
• It may be difficult to make fine adjustments when
using the rear dial. If you have any difficulty, we
recommend adjusting using the cursor button.
• Pressing and holding down the cursor button
causes the focus position to move continuously.
• MF assistance disappears about 2 seconds after you stop operating the rear dial.
• Focus range disappears about 5 seconds after you stop operating the rear dial.
• Manual focus cannot be used when a motion picture other than Creative Motion Picture
is selected.
Take the picture.
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∫ MF assistance
If [MF ASSIST] (P35) in the setup menu is set to [ON], when you rotate the rear dial, MF
assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged allowing you to focus on the subject
more easily.
1 Rotate the rear dial to display MF
assistance on the screen.
2 Display MF area (enlarged area) by
pressing [MENU/SET].
3 Move the MF area (enlarged area) by
pressing 3/4/2/1 on the cursor
button.
4 Return to MF assistance by pressing [MENU/SET].
The magnification of the enlarged area can be changed by pressing the rear dial when MF
•
assistance is activated or the MF area is moving.
• The following will return the MF assistance to the original position.
– Changing the picture size or aspect.
– Turning the camera off.
– When pressing [DISPLAY]
∫ Technique for Manual Focus
1 Focus by rotating the rear dial.
2 Press the cursor button a few times
furthermore in the same direction.
3 Finely focus on the subject by pressing
the cursor button in reverse.
∫ Prefocus
This is a technique for focusing in advance on the point the pictures will be taken when it is
difficult to focus on the subject with Auto Focus due to its quick motion. (e.g. [PANNING]
(P102) in Scene Mode)
This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain.
∫ One shot AF
You can focus on the subject with Auto Focus by pressing [FOCUS] button when [MF] is
displayed.
This is convenient for prefocus.
Note
If you focus on the subject in Wide and then rotate the zoom lever to Tele, the focus may not be
•
adequate. In this case, focus on the subject again.
• The MF assistance does not appear when using the Digital Zoom.
• The distance to the subject displayed on the screen in Manual Focus is an approximation of the
focus position. Use the MF assistance screen for a final check of the focus.
• After cancelling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.
• Using MF Assistance in combination with AE Lock makes it easy to check the focus.
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[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Press 2 [ë].
Press 3/4 to select a mode.
• You can also press 2 [ë] to select.
• If you set [10S/3PICTURES], after 10 seconds the
camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.
Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is
automatically set.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.
• The Self-Timer indicator A blinks and the 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 cancelled.
• When [10S/3PICTURES] is selected, the Self-Timer
indicator blinks again after the first and the second
pictures are taken and the shutter is activated
2 seconds after it blinks.
A
Note
When using a tripod etc., setting the Self-Timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the
•
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the Self-Timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF assist lamp (P147) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-Timer.
• The number of pictures which can be taken in Burst Mode is fixed to 3.
• The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] (P101) is fixed to 5.
• Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than
2 seconds when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.
• The flash output may not be constant when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.
• [10S/3PICTURES] cannot be set when any of Intelligent Auto Mode, Auto Bracket or
[PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode is set.
• You cannot use Burst Mode when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.
• Setting of the Self-Timer cannot be performed when recording motion pictures.
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[REC] Mode:
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Under exposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure
towards positive.
Compensate the
exposure towards
negative.
Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears,
compensate the exposure with 2/1.
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
∫ Operate with the rear dial
1 Press the rear dial to select [È], and then rotate
the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
A Exposure compensation value
2 Press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
• EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value].
• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
• The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the
subject.
• Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode.
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[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture
with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
With Auto Bracket d1EV
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d0EV j1EV i1EV
Press 3 [È] several times until [AUTO BRACKET]
appears, set the compensation range of the
exposure with 2/1.
• When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0).
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
•
When Auto Bracket is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
• When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower
left of the screen.
• The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the
subject.
• The Auto Bracket setting is cancelled if you turn the camera off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated.
• The Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review setting. You cannot set
the Auto Review function in the [SETUP] menu.
• In Shutter-Priority AE and Manual Exposure, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second,
Auto Bracket is cancelled.
• [Œ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.
•
Burst, Multi Film Bracket or White Balance Bracket is cancelled when Auto Bracket is set.
• You cannot use the Auto Bracket in following conditions.
– In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PHOTO FRAME] and
[HIGH SPEED MOVIE] in Scene Mode
– When recording motion pictures
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[REC] mode:
Setting the Light Sensitivity
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Press 1 ().
Press 3/4 to select the ISO sensitivity and then
press [MENU/SET] to set.
• You can also press 1 [ ] to select.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this
time, the selected item is automatically set.
ISO sensitivity
Recording location
(recommended)
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
100 1600
ISO sensitivity
¢
AUTO
¢
(Intelligent)
100/200/400/800/1600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] mode menu (P135) is set to anything except
[AUTO], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].
It is set as following when the [ISO LIMIT SET] is set to [AUTO].
• When [AUTO] is selected, ISO sensitivity is adjusted automatically depending on
brightness within a maximum setting of [ISO400].
The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the
brightness.
The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of
the subject and the brightness.
Settings
• When setting to [ ], ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness
within the maximum setting of [ISO1600]. ([ISO800] when the flash is used)
• ISO sensitivity will operate as [AUTO] in Motion Picture Recording other than Creative Motion
Picture. Also, [ISO LIMIT SET] will not function.
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∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.
• The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm
the actual shutter speed on the information display for the picture being played back.
Note
The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the
•
amount of picture noise.
• Refer to P72 for the flash range.
• Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided even
if [ ] is selected.
• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at
the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter
button was pressed fully.
• The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.
– In [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT]
– In [SPORTS]
– [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET] and [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode
• Programme Shift cannot be activated when the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ].
• You cannot select [ ] in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode.
• To avoid picture noise, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity, setting
[NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] towards [_] or setting the items except
[NOISE REDUCTION] towards [`] to take pictures. (P119)
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M
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken.
Burst speed can be selected to match the recording conditions or subjects.
Pictures recorded in burst mode will be recorded as a burst picture group (P153).
Press [˜] (Burst Mode) button to display the Burst
setting menu.
A [˜] (Burst Mode) button
Press 2/1 to select the Burst
speed and then press [MENU/SET].
• You can also use the rear dial to select.
• Description of recording conditions suitable for each burst
speed is displayed by pressing [DISPLAY].
• Select [OFF] if burst is not set.
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2
5
40
60
40
Aspect ratio [] []
[4:3] [5M], [3M], [0.3M] [2.5M], [0.3M]
[3:2] [4.5M], [2.5M], [0.3M] [3M], [0.3M]
[16:9] [3.5M], [2M], [0.2M] [3.5M], [0.2M]
[1:1] [3.5M], [2.5M], [0.2M] [2M], [0.2M]
40
60
60
2
5
Burst speed Features
[ ]: 2 pictures/second
[ ]: 5 pictures/second
11
[ ]: 11 pictures/second
Suitable for moderate action shots.
Maximum recordable pictures: 100
It is suitable for recording fast movements, such as a bird
beating its wings.
Maximum recordable pictures: 15
It is suitable for recording split second actions that are
hard to see with the naked eye, such as water splashing.
40
[]:
40 pictures/second
60
[]:
60 pictures/second
Maximum recordable pictures: 50 (when
60 (when
• When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the picture size setting will
become as shown below.
60
[ ] is selected)
[ ] is selected)
• The range that can be recorded will become smaller when it
is set to [ ].
How to focus
Focus will be fixed to the position set in the first picture for the [AF] (Auto Focus).
Focus will be set to the position adjusted manually for the [MF] (manual focus).
How the focus is set with the auto focus can be selected only when
[ ] or [ ] is selected.
[AF-SINGLE]: The focus is fixed with the first picture for
the burst.
[AF-CONTINUOUS]: The focus is adjusted for each recording in
the burst.
Live View display is used instead of Auto
Review display during the burst.
It is initially set to [AF-CONTINUOUS] on the camera.
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
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2
11
60
60
2
5
2
5
114060
40
60
Note
When [AF-CONTINUOUS] is set, focus prediction will be performed in a possible range to
•
prioritise the burst speed. Therefore, if you try to take a picture of a subject that is moving fast,
it may have trouble with focusing or it may take time to focus.
• You can select only [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] when in Intelligent Auto Mode.
40
• When [ ] or [ ] is selected, [QUALITY] can only be set to [A] or [›]. If you select [ ] or
5
40
[ ] when [QUALITY] is [ ], [ ] or [ ], [QUALITY] will automatically change to [A].
• The burst speed may become slower while taking pictures in [ ] or [ ] setting.
• When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the exposure and white balance are adjusted for each
recording in the burst.
• When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is selected, exposure and white balance will be fixed to the settings
for the first picture. Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the recording may
be brighter or darker from the second picture.
• Recording is performed by the electronic shutter when [ ] or [ ] is selected, so the
recorded picture may appear warped.
• We recommend using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you want to keep the
shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P207 for information
about the remote shutter.
• When the Self-Timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3.
• If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors,
outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time
until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.
• The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording
environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.
• Burst Mode is not cancelled when the camera is switched off.
• Due to the limited amount of the built-in memory, the use of Burst Mode may be limited. We
recommend having an SD card installed for reliable Burst Mode operation.
• If you take pictures in Burst Mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture
data.
• [Œ] is set for the flash when burst is set.
• Auto Bracket, White Balance Bracket or Multi Film Bracket is cancelled when Burst is
set.
• You cannot use Burst Mode in [PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY],
[PHOTO FRAME] and [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] in Scene Mode
• You cannot set [STABILIZER] to [AUTO] or [MODE2] when burst is set.
• [AF-CONTINUOUS] cannot be selected in [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode or when recording
motion pictures.
• [AF-CONTINUOUS] does not work when using AF lock.
• Face Recognition information is attached only to the first picture of the burst during recording
with face recognition. (However, the whole group is treated as Face Recognition pictures
during [CATEGORY PLAY].)
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[REC] Mode:
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/ shutter speed
Aperture-Priority AE
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture
value.
• It will switch between aperture setting operation and
Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear
dial is pressed.
Take a picture.
Shutter-Priority AE
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed.
• It will switch between shutter speed setting operation
and Exposure Compensation operation every time the
rear dial is pressed.
Take a picture.
Note
•
Refer to P87 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.
• The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the
pictures using the Playback Mode.
• Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright. Set the aperture value
to a lower number when the subject is too dim.
• The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure
is not adequate.
• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
• [ ] cannot be set for Shutter-Priority AE.
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[REC] Mode:
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
Set the mode dial to [²].
• The Manual Exposure Assistance A appears for about 10 seconds.
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and
shutter speed.
B Aperture Value
C Shutter Speed
•
It will switch between aperture setting operation and
shutter speed setting operation every time the rear
dial is pressed.
• Focus can be set manually when [MF] is displaying.
(P75)
Press the shutter button halfway.
• The Manual Exposure Assistance A appears for
about 10 seconds.
• Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again
when the exposure is not adequate.
Take the picture.
∫ Manual Exposure Assistance
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation.
•
Note
•
Refer to P87 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.
• The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may differ from the brightness of the actual
pictures. Check the pictures using the Playback Mode.
• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
• [ ] for flash cannot be set.
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Aperture Value and Shutter Speed
Aperture-Priority AE
Available Aperture Value
(Per 1/3 EV)
F2.8 to F8.0 8 to 1/2000
Shutter-Priority AE
Available Shutter Speed (Sec)
86543.2
2.5 2 1.6 1.3 1
1/1.3 1/1.6 1/2 1/2.5 1/3.2
1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10
1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30
1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100
1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320
1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000
Manual Exposure
Available Aperture Value
(Per 1/3 EV)
1/1300
1/1600
1/2000
Available Shutter Speed (Sec)
(Per 1/3 EV)
F2.8 to F8.0 60 to 1/2000
Shutter Speed (Sec)
Aperture Value
F2.8 to F8.0
(Per 1/3 EV)
Note
•
The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom lever is rotated to
Wide.
• Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.
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[REC] mode:
Taking pictures while adjusting colour
( My Colour Mode)
You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor
or viewfinder and setting the desired effect.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press 3/4 to select an item.
Item Effect
[EXPRESSIVE] This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises the colour.
[RETRO]
[PURE]
[ELEGANT]
[MONOCHROME]
[HIGH DYNAMIC]
[DYNAMIC ART]
[DYNAMIC]( )
[SILHOUETTE]
[PIN HOLE]
[FILM GRAIN]
[CUSTOM]
¢
¢For [CUSTOM] settings, refer to page 90.
This is a soft image effect that gives the appearance of a tarnished
photograph.
This is an image effect that uses a cool, bright light to give a feeling
of freshness. (The image will come out bright and slightly bluish.)
This is an image effect that creates a tranquil atmosphere and
projects a feeling of stateliness.
(The image will come out slightly dark and amberish.)
This is an image effect that captures the subject using tones
characteristic of black and white photography, and with a whisper of
colour.
This is an image effect that pictures dark and bright areas with
appropriate brightness and with natural colour.
This is an impressive image effect that pictures dark areas to bright
areas with appropriate brightness, together with enhancements on
colours.
This is a black and white image effect that pictures dark and bright
areas with appropriate brightness.
This is an image effect that enhances the subject in the shade as a
black silhouette by utilising the background colours of the sky or
sunset etc.
Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects.
Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with
sand.
The colour effects can be set according to your preferences.
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Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• Whe n you press the shutter button halfway before pressing [MENU/SET], the setting
will be cancelled.
• Recording screen is displayed.
∫ Readjust the My Colour settings
Return to step 2 on page 88 by pressing [MENU/SET].
Note
•
During Motion Picture Recording, settings for My Colour Mode are used.
• My Colour settings are memorised even if the camera is turned off.
• Auto Bracket cannot be used in My Colour Mode excepting [HIGH DYNAMIC], [DYNAMIC
ART] or [DYNAMIC]( ).
• [I.EXPOSURE] can be set only when the My Colour Mode is set to [CUSTOM].
• The following items cannot be set in My Colour Mode because the camera automatically
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
– [FILM MODE]/[ISO L IMIT SET]
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Adjusting the custom settings to achieve desired effects
By selecting [CUSTOM], you can take pictures with colour, brightness and saturation
adjusted to desired levels.
In step 2 on page 88, select [CUSTOM] and press 1.
Press 3/4 to select an item and 2/1 to adjust.
Item Adjustment contents
[COLOR]
[BRIGHTNESS]
[SATURATION]
[RESET]
This will adjust the colour of the
image from red light to blue light.
(11 steps in n5)
This will adjust the brightness of
the image. (19 steps in n9)
This will adjust the colour
intensity of the image from black
and white to vivid colour.
(11 steps in n5)
Return all settings to default
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
• Recording screen is displayed.
∫ Return [CUSTOM] settings to default
1 Select [RESET] in above step 2.
2 Press 2 to select [YES] and press [MENU/SET].
•
Adjusted value for each item returns to standard (centre point).
Note
•
Adjustments made with [CUSTOM] are not in effect in other recording modes.
• Icons for the adjusted items are displayed in the LCD monitor/viewfinder when the [CUSTOM]
are adjusted. Displayed icon is the one for direction of adjustment.
• AF tracking may not function if you adjust [SATURATION] to make the colour lighter.
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[REC] Mode:
Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)
You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events
and activities, people in night scenes and flowers in accordance with the surrounding
conditions.
Set the mode dial.
Press 3/4 to select the Advanced Scene Mode.
• If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting an Advanced Scene
Mode, explanations about each Advanced Scene Mode are
displayed.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected Advanced Scene
Mode.
Note
•
Return to above step 2 after pressing the [MENU/SET] to change the Advanced Scene Mode
(when [MENU RESUME] (P39) is [OFF]).
• The Advanced Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Advanced Scene
Mode is changed.
• When you take a picture with a Advanced Scene Mode that is not adequate for the purpose,
the hue of the picture may differ from the actual scene.
• The following items cannot be set in Advanced Scene Mode because the camera automatically
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
– [FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/
[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[I.RESOLUTION]/[FLASH SYNCHRO]
∫ About the aperture value and the shutter speed when you select a creative setting
•
You can change the aperture value and the shutter speed if you select
a creative setting in Advanced Scene Mode.
• It will switch between aperture setting or shutter speed setting
operation and Exposure Compensation operation when the rear dial is
pressed.
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[PORTRAIT]
The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion.
[NORMAL PORTRAIT]
Shades the background and photographs skin colour beautifully.
[SOFT SKIN]
Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth.
•
When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background is a coloured similar to the
colour of the person’s skin, it also may show some smoothing.
• When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, this mode may not be effective when there is insufficient
brightness.
[OUTDOOR PORTRAIT]
Prevents faces from appearing dark when photographing outside.
[INDOOR PORTRAIT]
Sets the ISO sensitivity setting to the appropriate setting to prevent blurring of photo
subject for indoor photography.
[CREATIVE PORTRAIT]
You can change the amount of background blurring by changing the aperture value
(P85).
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
When recording motion pictures in [SOFT SKIN], the setting will be applied.
•
[NORMAL PORTRAIT], [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT], [INDOOR PORTRAIT] and
[CREATIVE PORTRAIT] produce motion pictures using settings suitable for recording
people.
• In [INDOOR PORTRAIT], the Intelligent ISO sensitivity control operates, and the maximum ISO
sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter in [INDOOR PORTRAIT],
or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
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[SCENERY]
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
[NORMAL SCENERY]
The focus adjusts onto far away subjects as a priority.
[NATURE]
The best setting for photographing natural scenery.
[ARCHITECTURE]
This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture. The guide lines are displayed.
(P33)
[CREATIVE SCENERY]
The shutter speed (P85) can be changed in the [NORMAL SCENERY] setting.
Note
•
It produces motion pictures using settings suitable for recording scenery during the
motion picture recording.
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
[SPORTS]
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
[NORMAL SPORTS]
Controls the ISO sensitivity while stopping movement with a high shutter speed.
[OUTDOOR SPORTS]
Fast shutter speed for stopping movement when taking photographs outdoors in good
weather.
[INDOOR SPORTS]
Increases the ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed to prevent blurring for
indoor photography.
Where higher ISO setting is used, the photo may show slightly more noise. This is
normal, this is not a malfunction.
[CREATIVE SPORTS]
The shutter speed (P85) can be changed in the [NORMAL SPORTS] setting.
Note
•
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
• This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
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[CLOSE-UP]
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers.
[FLOWER]
Flowers outdoors are recorded with natural colours in macro settings. The guide lines
are displayed. (P67)
[FOOD]
You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient
light in restaurants etc.
[OBJECTS]
You can take clear and vivid pictures of accessories or small objects in a collection.
[CREATIVE CLOSE-UP]
You can change the degree of blurring of the background by changing the aperture
value in the macro settings. (P85)
Note
•
During motion picture recording, the motion picture will reflect the settings for each
mode with [FLOWER], [FOOD] and [OBJECTS]. [CREATIVE CLOSE-UP] is suitable for
near distance motion picture recording.
• We recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer.
• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
• Close-up Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance
between the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
• If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the
subject correctly.
• The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
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[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life
brightness.
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
Uses when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background.
•
Open the flash.
(You can set to [ ].)
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
•
[NIGHT SCENERY]
Night scenery is vividly photographed with the maximum 8 second slow shutter.
•
The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
[ILLUMINATIONS]
Illuminations are photographed beautifully.
•
The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
[CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY]
The aperture value (P85) can be changed in the [NIGHT SCENERY] setting.
•
The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode
•
When selecting [NIGHT PORTRAIT], ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.
Note
Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer for
•
taking pictures.
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal
processing. This is not a malfunction.
• During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
• The range in which the focus is adjusted is shown below.
– [NIGHT PORTRAIT]: 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 10 m (32.8 feet) (Wide)
– [NIGHT SCENERY]/[ILLUMINATIONS]/[CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY]: 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
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[REC] Mode:
Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode)
When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode.
• If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode,
explanations about each scene mode are displayed.
• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating
the zoom lever.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected Scene Mode.
Note
To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 2 above
•
(when [MENU RESUME] (P39) is [OFF]).
• The Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
• When you take a picture with a Scene Mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the
picture may differ from the actual scene.
• The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts
them to the optimal setting.
– [FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/
[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[I.RESOLUTION]/[FLASH SYNCHRO]
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[PANORAMA ASSIST]
You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.
∫ Setting the recording direction
1 Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then
press [MENU/SET].
The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
•
2 Take the picture.
•
You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
3 Press 3 to select [NEXT] and then
press [MENU/SET].
You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the menu.
•
• Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.
4 Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or
vertically so the transparent image overlaps.
When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 and 4.
•
• You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
5 Press 3/4 to select [EXIT] and then
press [MENU/SET].
Note
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
•
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
• The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the
settings for the first picture.
• We recommend using a tripod. When it is dark, we recommend using the Self-Timer for taking
pictures.
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal
processing. This is not a malfunction.
• The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” on the CD-ROM (supplied).
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[PARTY]
Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫ Technique for Party Mode
•
Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)
• We recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer for taking pictures.
• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from
the subject when taking pictures.
Note
•
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
[CANDLE LIGHT]
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫ Technique for Candle Light Mode
•
This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.
Note
The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
•
• We recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer for taking pictures.
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
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[BABY1]/ [BABY2]
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P168).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1.
2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Enter the birthday or name.
Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to
•
When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].
• If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen
appears automatically.
3/4: Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
“Entering Text” on P152.
4 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step
Note
• During motion picture recording, settings for [NORMAL PORTRAIT] are used.
Also, still pictures recorded during motion picture recording (P110) will not record age
or name.
• The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” bundled
software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
• If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
• The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
• Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes
[ISO1600].
• If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
• If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.
• The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
2.
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[PET]
Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P168).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P99.
Note
•
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
• The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
• Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
[SUNSET]
Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid
pictures of the red colour of the sun.
Note
•
The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
[HIGH SENS.]
This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.
•
2 Take pictures.
Note
[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [ON].
•
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
• The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
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