Panasonic DMC-FZ150 User Manual

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ150

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Before Use

Care of the camera ...................................5

Standard Accessories ...............................6

Names and Functions of Main Parts .........7

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Cap/

Shoulder Strap ........................................12

Attaching the Lens Hood.........................14

Charging the Battery ...............................15

• Charging ...........................................15

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ..........17

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................19

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 20

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available

recording time...................................22

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................23

• Changing the clock setting ................24

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode ................25

Tips for taking good pictures...................27

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......27

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite

Settings (Programme AE Mode) .............28

• Programme Shift ...............................29

Focusing..................................................30

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic

Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............32

Recording Motion Pictures ......................35

• Recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures .................38

Playing Back Pictures

([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................39

• Selecting a picture.............................40

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback) ................................40

• Using the Playback Zoom .................41

Playing Back Motion Pictures..................42

• Creating Still Pictures from

a Motion Picture ................................43

Deleting Pictures.....................................44

• To delete a single picture ..................44

• To delete multiple pictures

(up to 100) or all the pictures ............45

Setting the Menu.....................................46

• Setting menu items ...........................48

• Using the Quick Menu.......................49

About the Setup Menu.............................50

Recording

About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ..........62

Using the Zoom.......................................64

• Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Intelligent Zoom/

Using the Digital Zoom......................64

Taking Pictures using the Flash ..............67

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting ...............................................67

• Adjust the flash output.......................71

Taking Close-up Pictures........................72

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.........73

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer.........75

Compensating the Exposure ...................76

Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket ........77

Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode ..........78

Setting the Light Sensitivity .....................80

Taking Pictures by Specifying

the Aperture/Shutter Speed.....................82

• Aperture-Priority AE ..........................82

• Shutter-Priority AE ............................82

• Manual Exposure Mode ....................83

Taking Pictures with different image

effects (Creative Control Mode) ..............84

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Taking Expressive Portraits and Landscape Pictures

(Advanced Scene Mode).........................86

• [PORTRAIT]......................................86

• [SCENERY].......................................87

• [SPORTS] .........................................87

• [CLOSE-UP]......................................87

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]..........................88

Taking Pictures that Match the Scene

Being Recorded (Scene Mode)...............89

• [PANORAMA ASSIST]......................90

• [PARTY]............................................90

• [CANDLE LIGHT]..............................91

• [BABY1]/[BABY2]..............................91

• [PET] .................................................92

• [SUNSET] .........................................92

• [HIGH SENS.] ...................................92

• [FLASH BURST] ...............................92

• [PANNING] ........................................ 93

• [STARRY SKY] .................................94

• [FIREWORKS] ..................................94

• [BEACH]............................................95

• [SNOW].............................................95

• [AERIAL PHOTO] .............................95

• [PHOTO FRAME]..............................96

• [HIGH SPEED VIDEO]......................96

• [3D PHOTO MODE]..........................97

Recording Motion Picture with Manual

Settings (Creative Video Mode) ..............98

Taking Pictures in Custom Mode ..........100

• Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings) .........100

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition

Function ................................................102

• Face Settings..................................103

• Setting Auto Registration/

Sensitivity........................................105

Entering Text.........................................107

Using the [REC] Mode Menu.................108

• [PHOTO STYLE] .............................108

• [ASPECT RATIO]............................109

• [PICTURE SIZE] .............................110

• [QUALITY].......................................111

• [SENSITIVITY] ................................111

• [ISO LIMIT SET]..............................112

• [ISO INCREMENTS] .......................112

• [WHITE BALANCE].........................113

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................116

• [AF MODE]......................................117

• [QUICK AF] .....................................120

• [AF/AE LOCK].................................121

• [METERING MODE] .......................122

• [I.DYNAMIC] (Intelligent dynamic range control)

• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] .......................123

• [I.RESOLUTION] .............................124

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................124

• [STABILIZER]..................................125

• [AF ASSIST LAMP] .........................126

• [FLASH]...........................................126

• [FLASH SYNCHRO]........................126

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL]....................127

• [CONVERSION]..............................127

• [CLOCK SET]..................................127

Using the [MOTION PICTURE]

Mode Menu ...........................................128

• [REC MODE]...................................128

• [REC QUALITY] ..............................129

• [EXPOSURE MODE] ......................130

• [CONTINUOUS AF] ........................130

• [WIND CUT] ....................................131

• [ZOOM MIC]....................................131

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Playback/Editing

Playing Back Burst Pictures..................132

Editing Burst Pictures............................134

Various methods to play back ...............135

• [SLIDE SHOW] ...............................136

• [MODE PLAY].................................139

• [CATEGORY PLAY]........................139

• [FAVORITE PLAY]..........................139

Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu ..... 140

• [CALENDAR] ..................................140

• [UPLOAD SET] ...............................141

• [TITLE EDIT]...................................142

• [VIDEO DIVIDE]..............................143

• [TEXT STAMP] ...............................144

• [RESIZE].........................................146

• [CROPPING]...................................147

• [LEVELING] ....................................148

• [ROTATE DISP.].............................149

• [FAVORITE]....................................150

• [PRINT SET] ...................................151

• [PROTECT].....................................153

• [FACE REC EDIT]...........................154

• [COPY]............................................155

Connecting to other equipment

Printing the Pictures..............................169

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................170

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them ...................................170

• Print Settings...................................171

Others

Optional accessories .............................174

Screen Display ......................................180

Cautions for Use....................................183

Message Display ...................................189

Troubleshooting.....................................192

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen...................................................156

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)...............158

Playing back 3D pictures.......................160

Saving the Recorded Still Pictures

and Motion Pictures ..............................162

• Copy by inserting the SD card into

the recorder ....................................162

• Copy the playback image using

an AV cable .................................... 163

• Copying to a PC using

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”......................164

Connecting to a PC ...............................165

• Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4]

motion pictures (other than

[AVCHD] motion pictures)............... 166

• Uploading the images to sharing

sites ................................................168

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Before Use

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

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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.

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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.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens or viewfinder is

fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

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changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about

2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

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

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

12 3

45 6

10 11

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 Lens (P5, 184) 2 Self-timer indicator (P75)

AF Assist Lamp (P126)

3Flash (P67)

4 Flash open button (P67) 5 Diopter adjustment dial (P10) 6 Viewfinder (P10, 180) 7 [EVF/LCD] button (P10) 8 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P119, 121) 9 Rear dial (P11) 10 Playback button (P39) 11 [MENU/SET] button (P11, 48)

12 Cursor buttons (P11)

3/ Exposure compensation (P76)/

Auto Bracket (P77)/Flash output adjustment (P71)

2/ Self-timer button (P75) 1/ISO (P80) 4/ Function button (P52)

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 (P49)/Delete button (P44) 14 [DISPLAY] button (P62) 15 LCD monitor (P62, 180)

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Before Use

16 Stereo microphone 17 Zoom lever (P64) 18 Shutter button (P28, 32) 19 Motion picture button (P35) 20 Burst Mode button (P78) 21 Power lamp (P23) 22 Camera ON/OFF switch (P23) 23 Mode dial (P25) 24 Hot Shoe (P176, 178) 25 Speaker (P52)

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Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.

26 Shoulder strap eyelet (P13) 27 [MIC/REMOTE] socket (P178) 28 [HDMI] socket (P156) 29 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P156, 163, 166,

169)

30 Focus selector switch (P72, 73) 31 [FOCUS] button (P32, 74, 120) 32 Side lever (P64, 73) 33 Lens barrel

34 Tripod receptacle (P188) 35 Release lever (P19) 36 Card/Battery door (P19)

37 DC coupler cover

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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (For shop display purpose only) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P179)

33 3132 30

CUST

23 22

MIC

REMOTE

AV OUT/DIGITAL

34 35

AV OUT/DIGITAL

27 28

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Before Use

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 180 o) 2 It can be rotated 180 o forwards. 3 Return the monitor to its original position.

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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.

The LCD monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the LCD monitor.

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Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.

∫ Taking pictures at a high angle

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This is convenient when there is someone in front of you and you cannot get close to the subject.

• It can only be rotated 90 o towards you.

∫ Taking pictures at a low angle

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This is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc. that are in a low position.

• It can be rotated 180 o forward.

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Before Use

Note

Be careful as this unit may get scratched if you rotate the LCD monitor without opening

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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 not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing

inwards to prevent dirt and scratches.

• Note that operating noise may be recorded when recording a motion picture with the LCD

monitor rotated.

Viewfinder

∫ Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

Press [EVF/LCD].

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You can switch between LCD monitor display and Viewfinder display.

• Switching via the [EVF/LCD] button will be maintained even

when the power of the digital camera is turned [OFF].

∫ 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 in focus.

A Diopter adjustment dial

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Before Use

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.

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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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Preparation

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

∫ Attaching the 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.

• Do not hang or swing around this unit.

• Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning the

power [ON].

• Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

• Be careful that the lens cap string does not become

entangled with the shoulder strap.

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Preparation

∫ Attaching the 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.

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Preparation

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.

Attach the lens hood into the lens with the short side aligned with the bottom of the main unit.

• Do not hold the lens hood in a way that twists or bends it.

Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow.

You will feel some stiffness just before the mark, but continue to rotate the lens hood to A where the marks align. (The lens hood will stop with a “click”.)

• Check that the lens hood is firmly attached and that it does not

appear in the picture.

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 temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens

hood to the lens in the reverse direction. Return it to the normal direction when taking pictures.

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Preparation

90°

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.

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

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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.

plug-in type

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and

charging begins.

inlet type

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Preparation

∫ 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.)

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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

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.

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the screen.

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

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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.

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The 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.)

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor)

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 205 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• 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.

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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Preparation

∫ Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor)

(Recording with picture quality set

Recordable time Approx. 110 min Approx. 140 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min Approx. 75 min

These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.

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Please be aware that these times are approximate.

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as

switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.

[AVCHD]

to [PSH] (P129))

(Recording with picture quality set

[MP4]

to [FHD] (P129))

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or

up to 4 GB. The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.

∫ Playback (When using the LCD monitor)

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 [LCD MODE]. – 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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Preparation

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.

• 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.

Note

Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after

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being charged.)

• 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.)

• When using an AC adaptor (optional) instead of the battery, refer to P179.

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Preparation

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.

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When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in 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

>ð (access indication

• When using the card

† (access indication

¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on

the built-in memory (or the card).

Built-in Memory

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P155)

• 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.)

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

)

Remarks

• 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.

with “Class 4” or

• 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.

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on

the card, etc.

e.g.:

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

Note

Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor

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(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). 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. (P60)

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

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Preparation

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording

time

Switching between the display of number of recordable pictures and available recording time

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can be performed in the [REMAINING DISP.] (P55) in the [SETUP] menu.

A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

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[i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]

[PICTURE SIZE]

12M 15 380 6260 12670

5M (EZ) 26 650 10620 21490

0.3M (EZ) 400 10050 162960 247150

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

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“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

• [AVCHD]

[REC QUALITY]

PSH j 8m00s 2h31m00s 5h07m00s

FSH j 14m00s 4h09m00s 8h26m00s

SH j 14m00s 4h09m00s 8h26m00s

• [MP4]

[REC QUALITY]

FHD j 11m40s 3h22m35s 6h50m29s

HD j 22m17s 6h26m46s 13h03m40s

VGA 1m49s 49m02s 14h11m14s 28h44m42s

Note

The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.

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(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)

• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the

subjects.

• Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when

[UPLOAD SET] is performed.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or

up to 4 GB. The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

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Preparation

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.

• 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].

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.

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination

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You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [‚].

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET].

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Preparation

Changing the clock setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P48)

The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.

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• 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

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If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [TEXT STAMP] 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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Selecting the Recording Mode

Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.

• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired

mode A.

∫ Basic

Programme AE Mode (P28)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Intelligent Auto Mode (P32)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

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∫ Advanced

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P82)

The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P82)

The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

Manual Exposure Mode (P83)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

Creative Video Mode (P98)

Record motion picture with manual settings.

Custom Mode (P100)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Scene Mode (P89)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Creative Control Mode (P84)

Record while checking the image effect.

∫ Advanced Scene Mode

Portrait Mode (P86)

Use this mode to take pictures of people.

Scenery Mode (P87)

Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.

Sports Mode (P87)

Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.

Close-up Mode (P87)

Use this mode to take pictures of a close-by subject.

Night Portrait Mode (P88)

Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people against night time scenery.

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Tips for taking good pictures

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 put your fingers on the flash, AF

Assist Lamp A, microphone B, speaker or lens etc.

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press

the shutter button.

• When taking pictures, make sure your footing is

stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person, an object etc.

• Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures.

There is a risk that your finger will be trapped as the lens retracts.

∫ Direction Detection Function ([ROTATE DISP.])

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P149) is set to [ON])

When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction

•

Detection function may not work correctly.

• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.

• You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.

MIC

REMOTE

AV OUT/DIGITAL

MIC

REMOTE

AV OUT/DIGITAL

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P125), a tripod, the Self-Timer

(P75) 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.

(P178).

– Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction – In [HIGH DYNAMIC] in Creative Control Mode – In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] and [NIGHT SCENERY] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] – In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY], or [FIREWORKS] in

Scene Mode

– When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]

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A B C

Applicable modes:

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.

• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest

distance at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification. Please check with the focus range display on the screen. (P30)

• Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red

when correct exposure is not achieved. (Except when using a flash)

Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1 1

125

250

500

1000

2000

2.8

5.6

(B)

(A)

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 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.

• It will switch between Programme Shift operation and

Exposure Compensation operation (P76) every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed.

• 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

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EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.

• 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.

• Programme Shift is available in all ISO sensitivity settings except [ ].

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Focusing

Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.

Focus

Focus indication A On Blinks

AF area B White>Green White>Red

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

When the subject is focused When the subject is not

focused

• AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark.

∫ About focus range

The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.

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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing the shutter button halfway.

The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.

e.g.: Range of focus during the Programme AE Mode

2 m (6.57 feet)

30 cm (0.99 feet)

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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)

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

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1 before pressing the shutter

in step button fully.

∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

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Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast

• 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

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Applicable modes:

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.

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The following functions are activated automatically.

– Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White

Balance/Face Detection/[QUICK AF]/[I.DYNAMIC]/[I.RESOLUTION]/[i.ZOOM]/ [STABILIZER]/[AF ASSIST LAMP]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/[CONTINUOUS AF]/[ZOOM MIC]

• Image quality is fixed to [A].

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.

• You can set the AF tracking

For details, refer to P119. (AF tracking is cancelled by pressing [FOCUS] again.)

¢You cannot use AF Tracking Function when

[COLOR EFFECT] is set to [B/W] or [SEPIA].

by pressing [FOCUS].

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Changing the settings

Following menus can be set.

Menu Item

[REC] [PICTURE SIZE]¢/[COLOR EFFECT]/[MOTION DEBLUR]/

[iHANDHELD NITE]/[FACE RECOG.]

[MOTION PICTURE] [REC MODE]/[REC QUALITY]

[SETUP] [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]

/[LANGUAGE]/

[STABILIZER DEMO.]

For the setting method of the menu, refer to P48.

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¢ Settings may be different from other Recording Modes.

• Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode

– [COLOR EFFECT] can set the colour effects of [STANDARD], [Happy], [B/W] or [SEPIA].

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], [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. The

camera automatically sets an optimal shutter speed according to the motion of the subject to reduce blur on the subject. (In such a case, the number of pixels may be reduced.)

– When [iHANDHELD NITE] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld night

shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture. This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter and noise, without using a tripod. If the camera is mounted on a tripod or other type of stand, [ ] will not be detected.

∫ About the flash

•

Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P67)

• When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject

and brightness.

• When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.

• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].

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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.

When taking pictures

[i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY] [iHANDHELD NITE]

[i-SUNSET] [i-BABY]

¢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.

When recording motion pictures

¦ > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY]

[i-LOW LIGHT] [i-MACRO]

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[¦] 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)

• 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 [ ].

• 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.

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Recording Motion Pictures

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.

• Focus can be achieved during recording by pressing [FOCUS].

• It is recommended that you close the flash when recording

motion pictures.

• For the setting of the [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY], refer

to P128.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

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∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc.

AVCHD Progressive:

The [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at 1920k1080/50p, the highest quality

that complies with the AVCHD standard. Recorded motion pictures can be saved and played back using this unit or “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.

¢ This means the highest quality for this unit.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading videos to the Internet.

∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.

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Motion pictures recorded with [PSH] in [AVCHD] can be played back on equipment that is compatible with AVCHD Progressive.

• For details on AVCHD Progressive and MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites

below.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

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Note

Built-in memory can only store data as the [VGA] of [MP4].

•

• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.

• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after

recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded during [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode.

• ISO sensitivity will operate as [AUTO] in Motion Picture Recording other than Creative Video.

Also, [ISO LIMIT SET] will not function.

• There is a risk that the sound of zoom and button operations and the rubbing of the lens cap

string will be recorded, and so care is necessary.

• The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static

electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture recording.

• When operating the zoom in recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.

• If the Extra Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, those settings

will be cleared, so the focus range will change dramatically.

• Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in still and motion pictures, the angle of view may

change at the start of the motion picture recording. When [ REC AREA] (P54) is set to [ON], angle of view during motion picture recording is displayed.

• If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using [MINIATURE EFFECT] of the

Creative Control Mode, the camera may go on recording for a certain period. Please continue to hold the camera until the recording finishes.

• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) 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.

• It will be recorded in following categories for certain Recording Modes. A motion picture

recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for the ones not listed below.

Selected Recording Mode

Recording Mode while recording

motion picture

• Programme AE Mode

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode

• Manual Exposure Mode

Normal motion picture

• [SPORTS]

• [PANORAMA ASSIST], [PET], [FLASH BURST],

[FIREWORKS], [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode

• [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT], [INDOOR PORTRAIT]

in [PORTRAIT]

• [BABY1]/[BABY2] in Scene Mode

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]

• [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode

Portrait Mode

Low Light Mode

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Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures

Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (simultaneous recording)

During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture.

• The picture is saved with the following conditions.

[AVCHD] Picture size [MP4] Picture size

[PSH]/[FSH]/[SH] 3.5 M (16:9) [FHD]/[HD] 3.5 M (16:9)

• Pictures can be taken in burst mode while recording a motion picture.

• The burst speed while recording motion pictures is limited to the following. –

[ ] and [ ]/[ ] cannot be set. Setting these will automatically switch to [ ] and [ ].

– [ ], [ ] or [ ] cannot be set. Setting these will automatically switch to [ ].

Note

During motion picture recording, if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will refocus

•

and the refocus movement will be recorded to the motion picture being recorded. To prioritise the motion picture image, recording still pictures by fully pressing the shutter button, or creating still pictures after motion picture recording is recommended. (P43)

• Picture size and number of recordable pictures are displayed by pressing the shutter button

halfway.

• Recording of motion picture will continue after taking the still picture.

• Recording is performed by the electronic shutter, so the recorded picture may appear warped.

• The quality of pictures taken with simultaneous recording may differ compared to normal [3.5M]

pictures.

• You can record up to 40 pictures per motion picture recording.

• Only JPEG images are recorded when [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. (When set to

[ ] or [ ], still pictures will be recorded in [QUALITY] of [A].)

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• Zooming may stop when a picture is recorded while zooming.

• Only one picture is recorded when Auto Bracket or White Balance Bracket is set.

• Simultaneous recording is not possible in the following cases: – When [REC MODE] is set to [VGA] in [MP4] – In [HIGH SPEED VIDEO] in Scene Mode – In Creative Video Mode

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Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Press [(].

∫ 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 Recording Mode to Playback

Mode.

• Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to play back on this unit.

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Selecting a picture

Press 2 or 1.

2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture

A File number B Picture number

• 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.

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).

1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display

C Number of the selected picture and the total number of

recorded pictures

•

Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.

• The side lever cannot be used for Multi Playback.

• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

∫ To return to normal playback Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET].

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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.

• The side lever cannot be used for Playback Zoom.

∫ Switching the displayed image while maintaining the Playback Zoom

You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and zoom position for the Playback Zoom.

Rotating the rear dial to select the picture during Playback Zoom.

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])

∫ 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.

•

• 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

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A B

Playing Back Motion Pictures

This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats.

Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]/[ ]), and then press 3 to play back.

A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time

• When playing back high speed motion pictures, select pictures with the

high speed motion picture icon [ ].

• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the

screen. For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].

• Some information (recording information, etc.) is not displayed for

motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].

∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback

The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.

Play/Pause

Stop

Fast rewind

Frame-by-frame rewind (while pausing)

Fast forward

Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing)

Reduce volume level

[W]

Increase volume level

[T]

¢ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you press 1/2 again.

Note

When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.

•

• To playback the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC, use the “QuickTime” or the

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• Motion pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to play back on this unit.

• When playing back high speed motion pictures, the motion picture recording time differs to the

actual playback time.

• Motion pictures recorded with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode play back at

approximately 8 times speed.

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Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture

You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture.

Press 3 to pause motion picture playback.

Press [MENU/SET].

• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [YES] is selected.

Exit the menu after it is executed.

Note

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The picture is saved with the following recording sizes.

[AVCHD] Picture size [MP4] Picture size

[PSH]/[FSH]/[SH] 2 M (16:9)

Motion JPEG Picture size

[QVGA] ([HIGH SPEED VIDEO]) 0.3 M (4:3)

• You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.

• Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality.

[FHD]/[HD] 2 M (16:9)

[VGA] 0.3 M (4:3)

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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.

•

• Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted.

Press [(].

To delete a single picture

Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [YES].

ュリヴヱロモヺ

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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] > Confirmation screen is displayed.

Pictures are deleted by selecting [YES].

• It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favourite when

[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü] is selected with the [DELETE ALL] set.

(When [DELETE MULTI] is selected) 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.

ュリヴヱロモヺ

(When [DELETE MULTI] is selected) Press [MENU/SET].

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Pictures are deleted by selecting [YES].

Note

Burst picture group (pictures with the burst icon [˜]) will be treated as a single picture.

•

Deleting the burst picture group will delete all pictures in the group. (P132)

• Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC

adaptor (optional).

• Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.

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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.

∫ Types of menus

Menu Description of settings

! [REC] (P108 to 127)

[MOTION PICTURE]

(P128 to 131)

[PLAYBACK MODE]

(P135 to 139)

( [PLAYBACK] (P140 to 155)

[SETUP]

(P50 to 61)

This menu lets you set the Colouring, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, Number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.

This menu lets you set the [REC MODE], [REC QUALITY], and other aspects for motion picture recording.

This menu lets you select the setting of the playback methods such as playback or slide show of only the pictures set as [FAVORITE].

This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

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.

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∫ 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.

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Select a menu item next and set it.

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Setting menu items

• If you set [MENU RESUME] (P60) in the [SETUP] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last

selected menu item when the camera was turned off.

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.

• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or

rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen.

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.

Note

•

There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being used on the camera due to the specifications.

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Using the Quick Menu

By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.

The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display

•

style the camera is in. Items that cannot be used are displayed in grey.

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.

• You can set the following items in detail by pressing

[DISPLAY]. [WHITE BALANCE]/[AF MODE]

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About the Setup Menu

[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them.

For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P48.

U [CLOCK SET] —

•

Refer to P23 for details.

Set the time in your home area and travel destination. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take.

After selecting [DESTINATION] or [HOME], press 2/1 to select an area, and press [MENU/SET] to set.

•

Set [HOME] first thing after purchasing. [DESTINATION] can be set after setting up [HOME].

“ [DESTINATION]:

[WORLD TIME]

Travel destination area

A Current time of the destination area B Time difference from home area

– [HOME]:

Your home area

C Current time D Time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

• Setup/cancel of summer time [ ] can be performed by pressing 3 at the time the area is

selected.

• The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not advance the current time. Advance

the clock setting by one hour.

• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time

difference from the home area.

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Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the name of the travel destination can be set. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P144).

[TRAVEL SETUP]:

[OFF]: Elapsed days are not recorded.

[SET]: Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days

— [TRAVEL DATE]

•

The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to [OFF], [LOCATION] will be also set to [OFF].

(how many days after) of the travel are recorded.

[LOCATION]:

[OFF]

[SET]: Travel destination is recorded at the time of recording.

•

For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on

P107.

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.

If you set [WORLD TIME] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.

• The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is not recorded before the

departure date.

• [TRAVEL DATE] cannot be set for motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD].

• [LOCATION] cannot be recorded when taking motion pictures.

• [TRAVEL DATE] cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. Setting of other Recording Mode

will be reflected.

r [BEEP]

This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

r [BEEP LEVEL]: [s] (Muted) [t] (Low) [u] (High)

[BEEP TONE]:

[]/[]/[]

[SHUTTER VOL.]: [] (Muted) [] (Low) [] (High)

[SHUTTER TONE]:

[]/[]/[]

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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.

[CUST. SET MEM.]

Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings.

[]/[ ]/[ ]

• Refer to P100 for details.

Certain of the menus can be assigned to the 4 button. You may

[Fn BUTTON SET]

find it convenient to register a menu that you often use.

[PHOTO STYLE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/ [METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[I.DYNAMIC]/ [GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]

• Refer to P108 for details about the [REC] Mode menu.

Switches the function of the side lever to zoom or to adjust focus when the unit is set to Manual Focus.

[ZOOM]:

[SIDE LEVER]

Control the zoom by sliding the side lever.

[FOCUS]:

Adjusts the focus when the unit is set to Manual Focus

(P64)

. (P73)

Sliding the side lever when AF is locked (when the shutter button is pressed halfway, or AF is locked with [AF/AE LOCK]) will slightly adjust the focus when the unit is set to Auto Focus.

• The focus cannot be slightly adjusted with AF locked when recording motion pictures in

Intelligent Auto Mode.

Brightness, colour, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor/ viewfinder is adjusted.

[LCD Display]/

[VIEWFINDER]

1 Select the settings by pressing

3/4, and adjust with 2/1 or the rear dial.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• It will adjust the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is in use, and the viewfinder when the

viewfinder is in use.

• Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor/viewfinder. However,

this does not affect the recorded pictures.

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These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places.

LCD

[LCD MODE]

[OFF] „ [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.

¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is set.

• 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.

• The number of recordable pictures decreases in [LCD MODE].

Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information

[GUIDE LINE]

displayed when the guidelines are displayed.

[REC. INFO.]: [OFF]/[ON]

[PATTERN]: []/[ ]

• When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines 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.

• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

• In [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed.

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This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram.

[OFF]/[ON]

A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness

[HISTOGRAM]

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.

A dark B optimal C bright

• 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 [n0 EV] during exposure compensation

or in the Manual Exposure Mode

– When the flash is activated – In [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode – 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 – Playback Zoom – When recording motion pictures – In [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode – Calendar Search – When HDMI mini cable is connected

[ REC AREA]

• Motion picture recording area display is only an approximation.

• Recording area display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the picture size

setting.

Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checked.

[OFF]/[ON]

• It will be fixed to [OFF] during the Intelligent Auto Mode.

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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.

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 (P76) referring to the histogram 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.

• Highlighting does not work during Multi Playback,

Calendar Search, Playback Zoom, or Motion Picture Playback.

[OFF] [ON]

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 switching to a type of focus other than Manual Focus – 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 screen to facilitate focusing on the subject is displayed.

[MF ASSIST]

[OFF]

[ON]:

The centre of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen.

• Refer to P74 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 [5 MIN. ] 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.

• [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 – Intelligent Auto Mode – 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 will automatically switch to the LCD monitor when playing back the pictures.

[OFF]

[PLAY ON LCD]

[ON]:

The LCD monitor is turned on

to Playback Mode.

when switching from Recording Mode

You can save the time it would take to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when using the Viewfinder to record.

Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture.

[OFF]

o [AUTO REVIEW]

[1SEC.] [2SEC.]

[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is

pressed.

• [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting in the following cases. – When using Auto Bracket – [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] – [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode – During the Burst Mode

• In Intelligent Auto Mode or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed

to [2SEC.].

• [AUTO REVIEW] does not work when recording motion pictures.

v [NO.RESET]

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.

• 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 (P60) 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.

Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

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w [RESET]

The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.

• 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 Recording Mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be also

reset, too.

• When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,

[ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].

– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode. – The [TRAVEL DATE] setting. (Departure date, return date, destination) – The [WORLD TIME] setting. – The [CUST. SET MEM.] setting. – Position memorised in [LENS RESUME]/[MENU RESUME].

• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.

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.

Set to match the colour television system in each country.

| [VIDEO OUT]

[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.

[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.

• This will work when the AV cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

Set to match the type of TV.

[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 (optional) 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.

[1080p]:

The progressive method with 1080 available scan lines is used for

[HDMI MODE]

output.

[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.

[576p]

/[480p]

The progressive method with 576

/480

available scan lines is

used for output.

¢1 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [PAL] ¢2 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [NTSC]

• 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.

Set 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 P158 for details.

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Setup the output method for 3D pictures.

[]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.

[3D PLAYBACK]

[]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible

with 3D. Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D (conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P160 for the method to playback 3D pictures in 3D.

Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ].

} [SCENE MENU]

[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected

Advanced Scene Mode or Scene Mode appears.

[AUTO]: The Advanced Scene Mode or Scene Mode menu

screen appears.

The last operated menu position is saved even if the camera is

[MENU RESUME]

turned off.

[OFF]/[ON]

[VERSION DISP.]

[FORMAT]

It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.

The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (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.].

• [STABILIZER DEMO.] is an approximation.

• [AUTO DEMO] is not output to the television.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].

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About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Press [DISPLAY] to change.

• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not

activated. During Playback Zoom, while playing back Motion Pictures and during a Slide Show, you can only select E or G.

In Recording Mode

A Normal display

1, 2

B No display C No display (Recording guideline) D Out-of-frame display

¢2, 3

In Playback Mode

E Normal display F Display with recording information G No display

¢1

ュリヴヱロモヺ

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¢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 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.

¢4 Name of the registered person in [FACE RECOG.] is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed.

Note

In Intelligent Auto Mode, you cannot switch to out-of-frame display.

•

∫ 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.

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Applicable modes:

Using 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 46.9k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W/).

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

∫ Storing the zoom position (Zoom resume)

•

Refer to P55 for details.

∫ Control the zoom with the side lever

Using the side lever to control the zoom when taking pictures with the Viewfinder is useful for reducing shaking as the camera can be kept stable. Using the side lever can also increase techniques used for taking pictures.

•

When controlling the zoom with the side lever, set [SIDE LEVER] in the [SETUP] menu to [ZOOM]. (P52)

• You can operate the zoom at 2 speeds. The zoom speed

becomes slower when the sliding distance is small and the zoom speed becomes faster when the sliding distance is large.

• You cannot use the zoom lever and the side lever

simultaneously.

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Slide the side lever towards Tele.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Slide the side lever towards Wide.

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AV OUT/DIGITAL

Recording

∫ Types of zooms

Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

Maximum magnification

Picture quality

24k 46.9k

No deterioration No deterioration

Conditions None

Screen display

[PICTURE SIZE] with (P110) is selected.

A [ ] is displayed.

Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

Maximum magnification

Picture quality

Conditions

Approximately 1.3 times the Optical Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom

No noticeable deterioration

[I.RESOLUTION] (P124) on the [REC] menu is set to [i.ZOOM].

4 times the Optical Zoom, Extra Optical Zoom, or Intelligent Zoom

The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration.

[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P124) on the [REC] menu is set to [ON].

Screen display

B [ ] is displayed. C The Digital Zoom range is

displayed.

When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction

•

with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.3 m (0.99 ft.) –¶]

¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.

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Note

•

The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified pictures

with the optical zoom.

• 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, we recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer (P75) for taking

pictures.

• The Intelligent Zoom cannot be used in the following cases. – In [MOTION DEBLUR] in Intelligent Auto Mode – When burst speed is set to [ ] or [ ] – In [PIN HOLE] in Creative Control Mode – In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] – In [HIGH SENS.], [FLASH BURST] or [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode

• The Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases. – In [MOTION DEBLUR] in Intelligent Auto Mode – When burst speed is set to [ ] or [ ] – In [PIN HOLE] in Creative Control Mode – In [HIGH SENS.], [FLASH BURST], [PHOTO FRAME], [HIGH SPEED VIDEO] or [3D

PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode

– When recording motion pictures – When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases. – In Intelligent Auto Mode – When burst speed is set to [ ] or [ ]

– In [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] or [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode – In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] – In [HIGH SENS.], [FLASH BURST], [PHOTO FRAME], [HIGH SPEED VIDEO] or [3D

PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode

– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

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Applicable modes:

Taking Pictures using the 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. (P48)

Press 3/4 to select a mode and then press [MENU/SET].

• Exit the menu after it is set.

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Item Description of settings

‡: AUTO

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.

: AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction

‰: Forced flash ON

: Forced O N/Red-Eye Reduction

Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction

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.

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.

Œ:

Forced flash OFF

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.

¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is

activated. Flash interval depends on the brightness of the subject. [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P127) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon.

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∫ Available flash settings in 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

————± ————¥±

±±±— ±± —————¥

±±±——± ————— ¥

—————±

¢2

—————± 3 ——— ¥±±

¢3

————±±: ±¥±——±

¢4

± — ± —— ± ; ±¥±——±

±¥±——±

¥±±——±

±¥±——± —— ¥ ———

—————¥¥— ± —— ±

—————¥

¥ — ± —— ±

¥ — ± —— ± ¥±±——±

2 ——— ±¥±

í ¥ — ± —— ± ï ————— ¥ 9 ¥ — ± —— ±

5 ————— ¥ 4 ————— ¥ 6 —— ¥ —— ± 8 ¥ — ± —— ± 7 ————— ¥

1 ¥ — ± ——± —————¥

¥ — ± —— ± ————— ¥

¢1 [ ] is displayed. ¢2 [EXPRESSIVE]/[RETRO]/[HIGH KEY]/[SEPIA]/[MINIATURE EFFECT] ¢3 [HIGH 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

•

The available flash range is an approximation.

Wide Tele

[AUTO] in

[SENSITIVITY]

¢1 When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P112) is set to [AUTO].

30 cm (0.99 feet) to 9.5 m (31.16 feet)

¢1

1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.1 m (16.73 feet)

¢1

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

‡

¢2

1/60

‰

¢2 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting.

to 1/2000th 1¢2 to 1/2000th

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

• In Advanced Scene Mode and Scene Mode, 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] 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] (P127) is set to [ ] or [ ].

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Adjust the flash output

Adjust the flash output when the subject is small, or the reflectivity is very high or low.

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.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note

When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the

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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 [EXPRESSIVE], [RETRO], [HIGH KEY], [SEPIA] and [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative

Control Mode

– In [SCENERY] – In [NIGHT SCENERY], [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

– In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SUNSET], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS],

[AERIAL PHOTO], [HIGH SPEED VIDEO] and [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode

– In Creative Video Mode

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Applicable modes:

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).

Set the focus selector switch to [AF#].

• In AF Macro Mode, [ ] is displayed.

Note

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We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.

• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] (close the flash) 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.

• It is not possible to set AF Macro Mode in the following cases.

– In all Scene Modes except [3D PHOTO MODE] – In [HIGH DYNAMIC], [PIN HOLE] and [FILM GRAIN] in Creative Control Mode

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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 [SIDE LEVER] in the [SETUP] menu to [FOCUS]. (P52)

Set the focus selector switch to [MF].

• [MF] is displayed in the upper left of the screen

while in Manual Focus Mode.

Slide the side lever to display focus range on the screen.

• It is also possible to display focus range by pressing the rear dial to select [MF] at the

lower right of the screen, and then rotating the rear dial.

Slide the side lever to focus on the subject.

Side lever (T): Distant Side lever (W): Near

A Focus range

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The focus can be adjusted by pressing 2/1 or rotating the rear dial.

• Using the cursor button is recommended when making slight adjustments.

• When you stop operating the focus adjustment, the focus range will disappear after a

few seconds.

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∫ MF Assist

If [MF ASSIST] (P56) in the [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], when focus is achieved, the MF area (locations that are in focus) is enlarged.

• If you press [MENU/SET] while MF Assist is displayed, the MF area can be moved using

3/4/2/1. Pressing [MENU/SET] again returns the camera to MF Assist.

• The magnification of the enlarged area can be changed by pressing the rear dial when MF

Assist is activated or the MF area is moving.

• Performing the following operation returns the MF area to the centre.

– Changing the picture size or aspect. – Turning the camera off.

Technique for Manual Focus

1 Focus by sliding the side lever or 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] 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

Focus

during Manual

This is convenient for prefocus.

Note

• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

• The MF Assist is disabled in the Digital Zoom range or when recording motion pictures.

• The distance to the subject displayed on the screen in Manual Focus is an approximation of the

focus position. Use the MF Assist screen for a final check of the focus.

• After cancelling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.

• Using MF Assist in combination with AE Lock makes it easy to check the focus.

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Applicable modes:

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

Press 2 [ë].

Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

Item Description of settings

[OFF] —

[2SEC.]

[10SEC.]

[10S / 3PICTURES]

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).

• 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.

Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.

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When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.

After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals after shutter is pressed.

Note

When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before

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recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.

• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.

• Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than

2 seconds when [10S / 3PICTURES] is selected.

• It is not possible to set [10S / 3PICTURES] in the following cases.

– In Intelligent Auto Mode – When using Auto Bracket – When using White Balance Bracket – In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode – During the Burst Mode

• Setting of the self-timer cannot be performed in following conditions.

– In [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode – When recording motion pictures

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Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background.

Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed

Compensate the exposure towards positive.

Compensate the exposure

towards negative.

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

Note

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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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Applicable modes:

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.

With Auto Bracket d1EV

1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

d0EV j1EV i1EV

Press 3 [È] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears.

Press 2/1 to set the compensation range of the exposure and then press [MENU/SET].

• When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0).

Note

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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.

• 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.

• You cannot use the Auto Bracket in following conditions.

– In [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode – In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] – In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PHOTO FRAME],

[HIGH SPEED VIDEO] and [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode

– When recording motion pictures

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Applicable modes:

Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Burst speed can be selected to match the recording conditions or subjects.

Press [˜].

Press 2/1 to select the burst speed and then press [MENU/SET].

• Description of recording conditions suitable for each burst

speed is displayed by pressing [DISPLAY].

Maximum

Burst speed

(pictures/second)

• When [ ] or [ ] is set, the focus is fixed to the

first picture.

Features

• When [ ] or [ ] is set, the focus is adjusted for

5.5

each picture.

• The exposure and White Balance are adjusted for

each picture.

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• The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed to

the first picture.

• The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed to

the first picture.

• Pictures taken in the Burst Mode will be recorded as

a single burst picture group.

• The range that can be recorded will become smaller

when it is set to [ ].

¢ If [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ], the maximum recordable pictures is 11.

• When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the picture size setting will become as shown below.

Aspect ratio [] []

[4:3] [5M], [3M], [2M], [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]

recordable

pictures

(pictures)

100

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Note

When [ ] or [ ] is set, focus prediction will be performed in a possible range to prioritise the

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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.

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• [ ] and [ ] cannot be used in the following cases.

– In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY] or [ILLUMINATIONS] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] – In [HIGH SENS.] in Scene Mode

• When [ ] or [ ] is selected, [QUALITY] can only be set to [A] or [›].

• When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set, the recording may be brighter or darker from the second

• Recording is performed by the electronic shutter when [ ] or [ ] is selected, so the

picture depending on changes in the brightness of the subject.

recorded picture may appear warped.

• When the Self-Timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3.

• 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.

• [Œ] is set for the flash when Burst is set.

• The Burst Mode cannot be used in the following cases.

– When the Self-timer is set to [10S / 3PICTURES] – In [PIN HOLE] and [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode – In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] – In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS],

[PHOTO FRAME], [HIGH SPEED VIDEO] and [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode

• Even if recording with [ ] or [ ] setting, the focus is not adjusted for each picture when

using AF Lock.

• The zoom cannot be used when recording burst pictures.

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Applicable modes:

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.

ISO sensitivity

AUTO

The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness.

• Maximum [ISO800]

The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of

(Intelligent)

100/200/400/800/1600/3200

¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] Mode menu (P112) is set to anything except

[AUTO], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].

Recording location (recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

Jitter of the subject Increased Less

the subject and the brightness.

• Maximum [ISO1600]

(With the flash on [ISO800])

The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.

(When the [ISO INCREMENTS] in [REC] Mode menu

(P112) is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can

be set will increase.)

[ISO100] [ISO3200]

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

Settings

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∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

The camera

detects movement of the subject and then 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.

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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.

Note

For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P70.

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• The setting is fixed to [AUTO] in Creative Control Mode.

• Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Video Mode.

[AUTO]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]

• 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

• You cannot select [ ] in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.

• You cannot select [AUTO] or [ ] in Manual Exposure Mode.

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Applicable modes:

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

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It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed.

Available Aperture Value (W)

(Per 1/3 EV)

F2.8 to F8.0 8 to 1/2000

• Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.

Shutter Speed (Sec)

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

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It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed.

Available Shutter Speed (Sec)

(Per 1/3 EV)

8 to 1/2000 F2.8 to F8.0

Aperture Value (W)

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Manual Exposure Mode

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

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It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed.

Available Aperture Value (W)

(Per 1/3 EV)

Available Shutter Speed (Sec)

(Per 1/3 EV)

F2.8 to F8.0 15 to 1/2000

• Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.

∫ 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.

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The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen.

Note

The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the

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pictures on the playback screen.

• 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.

• Display of the shutter speed will count down when the shutter speed is set slow and the shutter

button is pressed all the way.

• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

• The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [AUTO] when you switch the Recording Mode to

Shutter-Priority AE Mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ] (Intelligent).

• The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [ISO100] when you switch the Recording Mode to

Manual Exposure Mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ] (Intelligent).

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Applicable modes:

Taking Pictures with different image effects

(Creative Control Mode)

While checking the subject on the screen, you can set desired effects and continue taking pictures.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press 3/4 to select an item, and then press [MENU/SET].

Item Effect

[EXPRESSIVE]

[RETRO]

[HIGH KEY] Overall, the image effect will become brighter.

[SEPIA] A sepia colour image effect.

[HIGH DYNAMIC]

[PIN HOLE]

[FILM GRAIN]

[MINIATURE EFFECT]

This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises the colour.

This is a soft image effect that gives the appearance of a tarnished photograph.

This is an impressive image effect that adjusts dark areas and bright areas to appropriate brightness, together with enhancements on colours.

Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects.

Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.

This is an imaging effect which defocuses the surroundings to make it look like a diorama. (also known as Tilt Shift Focus)

Note

Return to above step 2 after pressing the [MENU/SET] to change the Creative Control Mode.

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• Creative Control settings are memorised even if the camera is turned off.

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Adjust the [MINIATURE EFFECT] settings

Blurring above and below or to the left and right of the set range, it will look as though the picture was of a miniature.

1 Select [MINIATURE EFFECT] using Step 2 on P84 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 4 to display the setting screen.

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A frame around the area not to be blurred will display.

3 Adjust the position and size of the frame and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

A When the frame is horizontal B When the frame is vertical

3/4 Move (up and down) Switch to A

2/1 Switch to B Move (left and right)

Enlarge and shrink

• You can switch between three levels.

• If you press [DISPLAY], the adjusted frame will return to the original values.

C Non-blurrable range

Note

Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if

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frames are being dropped.

• No sound is recorded in motion pictures.

• Approximately 1/8 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 8 minutes, the resulting

motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long.) The displayed available recording time is approximately 8 times. When switching to Recording Mode, please check the available recording time.

• When taking pictures of a large size, the screen may turn black after taking the picture because

of signal processing. This is not a malfunction.

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Applicable modes:

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.

Note

Return to above step 2 after pressing the [MENU/SET] to change the Advanced Scene Mode.

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[PORTRAIT]

The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion.

[NORMAL PORTRAIT] [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT]

[SOFT SKIN] [INDOOR PORTRAIT]

∫ 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

Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second in [INDOOR PORTRAIT].

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• When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour,

this part is also smoothed.

• When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, this mode may not be effective when there is insufficient

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[SCENERY]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

[NORMAL SCENERY] [ARCHITECTURE]

[NATURE]

[SPORTS]

Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.

[NORMAL SPORTS] [INDOOR SPORTS]

[OUTDOOR SPORTS]

Note

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This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

[CLOSE-UP]

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers.

[FLOWER] [OBJECTS]

[FOOD]

Note

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We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.

• 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.

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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] [HANDHELD NITE SHOT]

[NIGHT SCENERY] [ILLUMINATIONS]

∫ Handheld Night Shot

This mode allows you to record multiple pictures of night scenes at high speed, which are combined to make a single picture. It will reduce the jitter and noise from the picture even when recording with the camera in your hand.

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Do not move the camera while recording pictures continuously.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places or take pictures of moving

subjects.

Note When recording using [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [ILLUMINATIONS]

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We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.

• 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.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

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Applicable modes:

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 and then press [MENU/SET].

• 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.

Note

To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 2 above.

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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].

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The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.

2 Take the picture.

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You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].

3 Press 3 to select [NEXT] and then press [MENU/SET].

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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.

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5 Press 3/4 to select [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET].

Note

The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the

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settings for the first picture.

• We recommend using a tripod. When it is dark, we recommend using the Self-timer for taking

pictures.

• 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” on the CD-ROM (supplied).

[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

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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.

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[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.

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Note

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We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

[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] (P144).

∫ 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 “Entering Text” on P107.

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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]: Set

4 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

∫ Cancelling [AGE] and [NAME]

Select the [OFF] setting in step

Note

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Still pictures recorded during motion picture recording will not record age or name.

• The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” 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.

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

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[PET]

Select this mode 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.

For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P91.

[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.

[HIGH SENS.]

This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).

[FLASH BURST]

Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).

Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.

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Number of recordable pictures

Note

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The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the settings for the first picture.

• Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 5 pictures when the self-timer is used.

max. 5 pictures

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Recording

[PANNING]

When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner or car, the background becomes a blur and the subject stays focused. This effect is called “panning”. This mode allows you to obtain this effect easier.

∫ Setting the shutter speed

Select from [AUTO] or [SHUTTER-PRIORITY].

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If you select [AUTO], it will not be possible to select the shutter speed.

• If you select [SHUTTER-PRIORITY], it will switch between shutter speed setting operation and

Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed.

∫ Technique for Panning Mode

To obtain good pictures in Panning Mode, move the camera in a horizontal plane as you take the pictures.

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We recommend that you do not follow the subject with the camera alone, but stand facing the subject with shoulders squared, and follow it using your entire body, while twisting at the waist.

• Once the subject is in front of you, press the shutter

button. Do not stop moving the camera even after you press the shutter button.

1 Move the camera smoothly while following the subject in the viewfinder. 2 Press the shutter button while you are moving the camera. 3 Move the camera continuously.

We recommend the following:

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– Using the Viewfinder. – Selecting a subject with quick motion. – Using prefocus. – Use this mode with Burst Mode.

(You can then select the best pictures from all the pictures taken.)

Note

The shutter speed in Panning Mode becomes slower to achieve the panning effect. As a result,

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jitter can easily occur.

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[STARRY SKY]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.

∫ Setting the shutter speed

Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.] or [30 SEC.].

Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after

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this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

∫ Technique for Starry Sky Mode

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The shutter opens for 15 or 30 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend taking pictures with the Self-timer.

• We recommend using prefocus (P74) to focus in advance on a subject, such as a bright star or

a distant light, that is easy to focus on.

[FIREWORKS]

This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.

∫ Technique for Fireworks Mode

We recommend performing the following steps to prefocus on the point the pictures will be taken so that you do not miss taking pictures of the fireworks when they are fired.

1 Aim the camera at an object, such as a distant light, that is about the same distance

from the camera as the point where the fireworks will rise.

2 Press the shutter button halfway until the focus indication lights. 3 Set the Manual Focus. (P73) 4 Aim the camera in the direction that the fireworks will be fired and wait. 5 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture when the fireworks are fired.

If zoom was used, the focus position will not be correct. Perform steps 2 to 5 again.

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• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.

Note

This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.

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• The shutter speed is fixed to 1/4th of a second or 2 seconds.

• You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.

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[BEACH]

This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.

Note

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Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

[SNOW]

This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain.

[AERIAL PHOTO]

This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.

∫ Technique for Aerial Photo Mode

We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc.

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Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

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[PHOTO FRAME]

Record the image with a frame around it.

∫ Setting the frame

Select from 3 types of frames.

Note

The picture size is fixed to 2M (4:3).

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• The colour of the frame displayed on the screen and the colour of the frame around the actual

image may differ, but this is not a malfunction.

[HIGH SPEED VIDEO]

This will record 220 frames/second, recording very fast movement that cannot be seen with the naked eye as a motion picture.

1 Press the motion picture button to start the recording.

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Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

2 Press the motion picture button again to stop the recording.

Note

It cannot be recorded into the built-in memory.

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• Motion pictures will be recorded in the Motion JPEG format. Use the “QuickTime” or

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied) to play back motion pictures on a computer.

• Audio is not recorded.

• Motion picture can be recorded continuously for up to 2 GB.

• The focus, zoom, exposure and White Balance is fixed to the value at the beginning of the

recording motion picture.

• Under fluorescent lighting, flicker or horizontal bars may be seen.

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[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) Refer to P160 for details about the playback method.

∫ Technique for 3D Photo Mode

Start the recording and then slide the camera horizontally straight from left to right.

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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

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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.

Note

You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.

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• The 3D pictures are saved in MPO format (3D).

• Zoom position is fixed to Wide.

• The picture size is fixed to 2M (16:9).

• The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make

the shutter speed become high-speed.

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded during 3D Photo Mode.

• Recording may not be possible depending on the recording conditions for the following cases.

You may not get a 3D effect or the picture may be warped even if it was possible to record.

– When the subject is too dark/bright – When the brightness of the subject changes – When the subject is moving – Not enough contrast

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Applicable modes:

Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings

(Creative Video Mode)

It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures. Switching the [EXPOSURE MODE] allows you to use settings such as those when mode dial is switched to [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ].

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

Rotate the rear dial to change the settings.

• Items that can be set will switch every time the rear dial is pressed.

∫ Setting the aperture value and shutter speed for each [EXPOSURE MODE]

[EXPOSURE MODE] Items that can be set

— Exposure Compensation

Aperture

F2.8 to F11 (Wide)/ F5.2 to F11 (Tele)

Shutter speed (Sec.)

¢2

¢1

)

1/30 to 1/20000th

Shutter speed (Sec.) Aperture

1/30 to 1/20000th (When using Manual Focus, the shutter speed can be set from 1/8 to 1/20000th.

¢1 If you record with the shutter speed set to slower than 1/50th of a second and [REC MODE]

set to [AVCHD], the exposure time per frame will increase. Depending on the movement of the subject, this may result in blurring in the frames.

¢2 During recording, if you set a type of focus to other than Manual Focus with the shutter

speed set to slower than 1/30th of a second, the shutter speed will automatically be set to 1/30th of a second.

Exposure Compensation

F2.8 to F11 (Wide)/ F5.2 to F11 (Tele)

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Note

The settings of the aperture value, shutter speed and exposure compensation can be changed

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during motion picture recording. In this case, care must be taken because the sounds of such operations may be recorded.

• Manually setting a higher shutter speed may increase the noise on-screen due to the higher

sensitivity.

• When recording under lighting such as fluorescent lighting, LED lighting, mercury lighting and

sodium lighting, the colouring and brightness of the screen may change.

• Refer to “Recording Motion Pictures” on P35 for other settings and operations for recording

motion pictures.

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Applicable modes:

Taking Pictures in Custom Mode

You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions.

Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)

Set the mode dial to select the mode you wish to save, and then set the menu on the camera.

Select [CUST. SET MEM.] on the [SETUP] menu. (P48)

Press 3/4 to select the custom set to register and then press [MENU/SET].

• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [YES] is selected.

Exit the menu after it is executed.

• After registering, you can use the custom sets registered to [ ], [ ] and [ ].

You may find it convenient to register custom sets which you often use.

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Panasonic DMC-FZ150 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Before Use

Care of the camera

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

Attaching the Lens Hood

Charging the Battery

Charging

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Changing the clock setting

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode

Tips for taking good pictures

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

Programme Shift

Focusing

Recording Motion Pictures

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures

Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Selecting a picture

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Using the Playback Zoom

Playing Back Motion Pictures

Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture

Deleting Pictures

To delete a single picture

To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures

Setting the Menu

Setting menu items

Using the Quick Menu

About the Setup Menu

Recording

About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Using the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom

Taking Pictures using the Flash

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Adjust the flash output

Taking Close-up Pictures

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

Compensating the Exposure

Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

Setting the Light Sensitivity

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed

Aperture-Priority AE

Shutter-Priority AE

Manual Exposure Mode

Taking Expressive Portraits and Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)

[PORTRAIT]

[SCENERY]

[SPORTS]

[CLOSE-UP]

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

[PANORAMA ASSIST]

[PARTY]

[CANDLE LIGHT]

[BABY1]/[BABY2]

[PET]

[SUNSET]

[HIGH SENS.]

[FLASH BURST]

[PANNING]

[STARRY SKY]

[FIREWORKS]

[BEACH]

[SNOW]

[AERIAL PHOTO]