Basic Operating Instructions
EB
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ150
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the
operation of this camera are
contained in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it
on your PC to read it.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions
carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the
actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera
may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these
Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast
material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be
restricted.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
•
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
∫ Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following
text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced
please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI
mark on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse
cover you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED
OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please
observe the wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR
COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOFKEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and
B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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∫ About the battery pack
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not heat or expose to flame.
•
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Warn ing
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC
or incinerate.
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∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS
WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE
HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED
CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.
The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord
•
is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is
connected to an electrical outlet.
∫ Cautions for Use
•
Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30;
optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8E; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
•
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment
and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical and
electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old
products and used batteries, please take them to applicable
collection points, in accordance with your national
legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you
will help to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old
products and batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you
wish to discard these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol
examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by
the Directive for the chemical involved.
Cd
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Contents
Information for Your Safety...........................................................................2
Care of the camera .......................................................................................8
Accessories...................................................................................................9
Names and Functions of Main Parts........................................................... 12
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................15
• Charging ...............................................................................................15
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 17
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 18
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 19
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................20
• Changing the clock setting .................................................................... 20
Selecting the Recording Mode .................................................................... 21
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode) ....... 23
• Programme Shift ...................................................................................24
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ......25
Recording Motion Pictures..........................................................................27
Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) .................................................. 28
Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................28
Setting the Menu.........................................................................................29
Compensating the Exposure....................................................................... 30
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed ........................31
• Aperture-Priority AE..............................................................................31
• Shutter-Priority AE ................................................................................31
• Manual Exposure Mode ........................................................................32
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode) .......................................................... 33
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)....................................... 34
Specifications..............................................................................................36
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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or
pressure.
• The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be
damaged if used in following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be
recorded.
– Drop or hit the camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
• When camera is not in use or when using the
playback feature, ensure that the lens is in the
stored position, with lens cap on.
• There are times when rattling sounds or
vibrations will come from the camera, but these
are due to the motion of the aperture, the zoom
and the motor and do not indicate a defect.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of
dust, water, sand, etc.
• Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into
the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be
particularly careful since it may not just cause
malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this
unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on the beach.
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Accessories
K2CT39A00002
3
12
4
5
6
7
9
8
VFC4453
DE-A84A
K1HY08YY0017
DMW-BMB9E
VYQ7134
VFF0856
VYQ5607
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of September 2011. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or
battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or
charger in the text)
3 AC Mains Lead
4 USB Connection Cable
5 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
6 CD-ROM
• Operating Instructions
7 Shoulder Strap
8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
9Lens Hood
• 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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Sales and Support Information
Customer Communications Centre
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
• For further support on your product, please visit our website:
www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and
confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre
Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.,
Friday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at
www.pas-europe.com
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by
Panasonic UK.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished
products. Take a browse on our website for further details.
.
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∫ Optional Accessories
Battery Pack DMW-BMB9
Flash
DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360,
DMW-FL500
Remote Shutter DMW-RSL1
Stereo Microphone DMW-MS1
MC Protector DMW-LMC52
ND Filter DMW-LND52
PL Filter (Circular Type) DMW-LPL52
Tele Conversion Lens
Close-up Lens
¢
¢
DMW-LT55
DMW-LC55
Lens Adapter DMW-LA5
AV C a ble D M W-AV C 1
HDMI mini Cable RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30
Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDA32GE1K/RP-SDU32GE1K
RP-SDA16GE1K/RP-SDU16GE1K
RP-SDA08GE1K/RP-SDU08GE1K
RP-SDU04GE1K
RP-SDQ32GE1K
RP-SDQ16GE1K
RP-SDQ08GE1K
RP-SDQ04GE1K
RP-SDN16GE1A
RP-SDN08GE1A
RP-SDN04GE1A
RP-SDL02GE1K/RP-SDN02GE1A
¢ The lens adapter (optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or
close-up lens.
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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45 6
7
9
10
11
12
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1Lens
2 Self-timer indicator
AF Assist Lamp
3Flash
4 Flash open button
5 Diopter adjustment dial
6 Viewfinder
7 [EVF/LCD] button
8 [AF/AE LOCK] button
9 Rear dial
10 Playback button
11 [MENU/SET] button
12 Cursor buttons
3/ Exposure compensation/
Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment
2/ Self-timer button
1/ISO
4/ Function button
The following menus can be assigned.
[PHOTO STYLE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/
[WHITE BALANCE]/[I.DYNAMIC]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/
[REMAINING DISP.]
13 [Q.MENU] button/Delete button
14 [DISPLAY] button
15 LCD monitor
12 3
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16 Stereo microphone
CUST
M
17
18
20
19
21
23 22
16
25
24
MIC
REMOTE
AV OUT/DIGITAL
AV OUT/DIGITAL
26
29
28
27
33 3132 30
17 Zoom lever
18 Shutter button
19 Motion picture button
20 Burst Mode button
21 Power lamp
22 Camera ON/OFF switch
23 Mode dial
24 Hot Shoe
25 Speaker
• Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.
26 Shoulder strap eyelet
27 [MIC/REMOTE] socket
28 [HDMI] socket
29 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
30 Focus selector switch
31 [FOCUS] button
32 Side lever
33 Lens barrel
34 Tripod receptacle
35 Release lever
36 Card/Battery door
37 DC coupler cover
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6; For
shop display purpose only) and AC adaptor
(DMW-AC8E; optional) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8E; optional).
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC
Mains Lead supplied with the AC adaptor.
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or 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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Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as
follows, or as 3/4/2/1.
Cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
[MENU/SET] button:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
or Press 4
Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding 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 determine
settings, etc., are performed during the various settings.
• 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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Charging the Battery
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BMB9E.
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.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
Charging
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
Attach the battery paying attention
to the direction of the battery.
Connect the AC Mains Lead.
• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and
charging begins.
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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the
battery after charging is completed.)
• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
– 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 and 30 oC
(50 oF and 86 oF).
– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them
with a dry cloth.
∫ Charging time
Charging time Approx. 155 min
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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 410 pictures
Recording time Approx. 205 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Programme AE Mode
• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical
Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
• 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.
Playback time Approx. 330 min
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
Built-in Memory
• Memory size: Approx. 70 MB
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for
a card.
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.)
Remarks
SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check
via the label on the card, etc.
e.g.:
• Use a card with SD Speed Class
higher when recording motion pictures.
• 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
• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
•
¢
with “Class 4” or
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Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery
• Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow and open the
card/battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BMB9E).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the
battery orientation, insert all the
way until you hear a locking sound
and then check that it is locked by
lever A.
Pull the lever A in the direction of
the arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way
until you hear a “click” while being
careful about the direction in which
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.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
B
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
• The power lamp 1 lights when you turn this
unit on.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the items (year,
month, day, hour, minute, display
sequence or time display format),
and press 3/4 to set.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
Changing the clock setting
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.
• The clock can be reset as shown in steps 3 and 4.
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Selecting the Recording Mode
Select the mode by rotating the
M
mode dial.
• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the
desired mode A.
M
CUST
∫ Basic
Programme AE Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
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∫ Advanced
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.
Creative Video Mode
Record motion picture with manual settings.
Custom Mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Scene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode
Record while checking the image effect.
∫ Advanced Scene Mode
Portrait Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of people.
Scenery Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.
Sports Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
Close-up Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of a close-by subject.
Night Portrait Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people against night time
scenery.
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Applicable modes:
CUST
M
D
A B C
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 [ ].
• Set the focus selector switch to [AF].
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
C ISO sensitivity
• The focus indication D (green) lights when
the subject is focused.
Press the shutter button fully (push
it in further), and take the picture.
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Programme Shift
A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1 1
/
2
1
/
4
1
/
8
1
/
15
1
/
30
1
/
60
1
/
125
1
/
250
1
/
500
1
/
1000
1
/
2000
2
2.8
4
5.6
8
11
(B)
(A)
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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 display the aperture
value and shutter speed value on the screen.
While the values are displayed
(about 10 seconds), perform the
Programme Shift by rotating the
rear dial.
• 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
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Applicable modes:
A
B
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the
recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who
want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus and then press it fully to take
the picture.
A Focus indication
• The AF area B 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.
M
CUST
M
CUST
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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] [iHANDHELD NITE]
[i-SUNSET] [i-BABY]
¢3
¢1
¢2
¢1 Only when [ ] is selected.
¢2 Only displayed when [iHANDHELD NITE] is set to [ON].
¢3 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.
• [¦] 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)
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Applicable modes:
A
B
C
Recording Motion Pictures
This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.
Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.
A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time
• You can record motion pictures fitting each
Recording Mode.
• Release the motion picture button right after you
press it.
• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash
while recording motion pictures.
Stop the recording by pressing the
motion picture button again.
Note
Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.
•
Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
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Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
Press [(].
Press 2 or 1.
• After selecting the motion picture, press 3
to start playback.
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
• Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back will be
deleted.
Press [(].
Select the picture to be deleted,
and then press [‚].
• Confirmation screen is displayed.
Picture is deleted by selecting [YES].
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Setting the Menu
Example: In the [REC] menu, change [AF MODE] from [Ø] (1-area-focusing) to
[š] (Face Detection)
¢ When the focus selector switch is set to [AF] in Programme AE Mode.
¢
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select
the menu item.
Press 1 or the rear dial.
• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be
displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select
the settings.
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.
∫ Close the menu
Press [MENU/SET] or press the shutter button halfway.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu from [REC] Mode menu
1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Press 2.
3 Press 4 or rotate the rear dial to select the
[SETUP] menu icon [ ].
4 Press 1 or the rear dial.
•
Select a menu item next and set it.
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Applicable modes:
A
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the
difference in brightness between the subject and the background.
Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE]
appears.
Press 2/1 to compensate the
exposure and then press
[MENU/SET].
• The exposure compensation value appears
on the screen.
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original
exposure.
∫ Operate with the rear dial
1 Press the rear dial and enable [È].
2 Rotate the rear dial to compensate the
exposure.
A Exposure compensation value
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Applicable modes:
A
B
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.
A Aperture Value
• It will switch between aperture setting operation and
Exposure Compensation operation every time the
rear dial is pressed.
Shutter-Priority AE
Set with a faster shutter speed when you want to take a sharp picture of a fast
moving subject. Set to a slower shutter speed when you want to create a trail
effect.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter
speed.
B Shutter Speed
• It will switch between shutter speed setting
operation and Exposure Compensation operation
every time the rear dial is pressed.
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Manual Exposure Mode
C
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter
speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to
indicate the exposure.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture
and shutter speed.
C Manual Exposure Assistance
• It will switch between aperture setting operation and
shutter speed setting operation every time the rear
dial is pressed.
∫ 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. We recommend
checking the pictures on the playback screen.
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Applicable modes:
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two
pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture.
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. (This unit will play
back in 2D)
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [3D PHOTO MODE], and then
press [MENU/SET].
∫ Technique for 3D Photo Mode
Start the recording and then slide the camera
horizontally straight from left to right.
• A guide is displayed while recording.
• Move the camera approximately 10 cm
(0.33 feet) within approximately 4 seconds
using the guide.
∫ To avoid mistakes in 3D recording
•
Take a picture of a subject that is not
moving.
• Take a picture in a well-lit place, such as outdoors, etc.
• Fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, then press
the shutter button fully and move the camera.
• When you start recording with the subject slightly to the right of the centre, the
subject will be close to the centre in the final picture.
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Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in
“Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
∫ For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied).
Select the desired language
and then click [Operating
Instructions] to install.
Double click the “Operating
Instructions” shortcut icon on
the desktop.
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∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to
browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click A and
then follow the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7)
• You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with
your OS from the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions
∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)
Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.
∫ For Mac
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied).
Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy
the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder.
Double click the PDF file to open it.
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Others
Specifications
Digital Camera:
Information for your safety
Power Source: DC 8.4 V
Power
Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)
1.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder)
1.0 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
0.9 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)
Camera effective
pixels
Image sensor 1/2.3q MOS sensor, total pixel number
Lens
[NANO SURFACE
COATING]
Image Stabilizer Optical method
Digital zoom Max. 4k
Extra
optical zoom Max. 46.9k (When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less)
Focus range AF 30 cm (0.99 feet) (Wide)/
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12,100,000 pixels
12,800,000 pixels, Primary colour filter
Optical 24k zoom, f = 4.5 mm to 108 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 600 mm)
Wide: F2.8 to F8.0
(when recording motion pictures: F2.8 to F11)
Tele: F5.2 to F8.0
(when recording motion pictures: F5.2 to F11)
2 m (6.57 feet) (Tele) to ¶
AF Macro/MF/
Intelligent Auto/
Motion Picture
Scene Mode There may be differences in the above
1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/
1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶
settings.
Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Burst recording Burst speed
For mechanical
shutter
For electronic
shutter
During motion
picture recording
Minimum
Illumination
Shutter speed
Still picture 15 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
Motion pictures 1/30 to 1/20000th of a second
2 frames/sec, 5.5 frames/sec, 12 frames/sec
40 frames/sec, 60 frames/sec
2 frames/sec (Max. 40 frames/3.5 M),
5 frames/sec (Max. 40 frames/3.5 M),
10 frames/sec (Max. 40 frames/3.5 M)
Approx. 9 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed
is 1/25th of a second)
[STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds
Creative Video Mode
(Manual Exposure/Manual Focus):
1/8 to 1/20000th of a second
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Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P)/Aperture-Priority AE (A)/
Metering mode Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot
LCD monitor 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2)
Viewfinder Colour LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 202,000 dots)
Flash Built-in pop up flash
Microphone Ster eo
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/
Recording file
format
Still Picture RAW/JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File
Motion pictures AVCHD/MP4/QuickTime Motion JPEG
Audio compression AVCHD AC3/2 ch
Interface
Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analogue video
Audio
Shutter-Priority AE (S)/Manual Exposure (M)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j3EV to i3EV)
(Approx. 461,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
(with diopter adjustment j4 to i4 diopter)
Flash range:
Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 9.5 m (31.16 feet)
(Wide, [ISO AUTO] is set)
SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
system”, based on “Exif 2.3” standard,
DPOF corresponding)/MPO
MP4 AAC/2 ch
¢ Data from the PC can not be written to the camera
using the USB connection cable.
NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)
Audio line output (monaural)
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Ter mi nal
[MIC/REMOTE] ‰ 2.5 mm jack
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL]
[HDMI] MiniHDMI TypeC
Dimensions
(excluding the
projecting parts)
Mass Approx. 528 g/1.16 lb (with card and battery)
Operating
temperature
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A84A):
Information for your safety
Input: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A
Output: DC 8.4 V, 0.43 A
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BMB9E):
Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/895 mAh
Dedicated jack (8 pin)
Approx. 124.3 mm (W)k81.7 mm (H)k95.2 mm (D)
[4.89q
(W)
k3.20q
(H)
k3.74q
(D)]
Approx. 484 g/1.06 lb (excluding card and battery)
0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)
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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• “AVCHD Progressive”, “AVCHD”, the “AVCHD Progressive” Logo and the
“AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony
Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
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of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
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of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are
usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who
developed the system or product concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal
and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with
the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was
encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity
and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No
license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information
may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com
.
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