Panasonic DMC-FZ2500 Instruction Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ2500

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

Message Display P325

Troubleshooting P327

Finding the information you need P2

Contents P4

Contents by Function P9

Menu list P190

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How to use this manual

About the indication of the applicable mode

Applicable modes:

The icons indicate the modes available for a function.

• Black icons: Applicable modes

• Gray icons: Unavailable modes

[ ] indicates that available functions vary depending on the registered Recording Mode.

∫ About the symbols in the text

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

Wi-Fi

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

: Tips for skillful use and points for recording.

: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

: Continued to next page.

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

In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [

> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

A] to [›]

• The screen illustrations in this owner’s manual assume that [Style] in [Clock Set] (P33) is set to [Y.M.D] and [System Frequency] (P236) is set to [24.00 Hz (CINEMA)].

Finding the information you need..............................................................................2

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

Contents by Function ................................................................................................9

1. Before Use

Care of the camera .................................................................................................12

Standard Accessories .............................................................................................13

Names and Functions of Components....................................................................14

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Lens Hood.........................................................................................16

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

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

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................20

• Charging.........................................................................................................20

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................22

Inserting/Removing the Battery...............................................................................24

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) ...........................................................25

Card Information .....................................................................................................26

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

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ....28

Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor.............................................................32

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................33

• Re-adjusting the clock ....................................................................................34

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................35

• Tips for taking good pictures ..........................................................................35

• Using the Viewfinder.......................................................................................36

• Zoom operations ............................................................................................38

• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....................................................................39

• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures).........................................40

• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) .......................................................40

• Front Dial/Rear Dial........................................................................................41

• [ND FILTER] switch (switching the ND filter setting) ......................................44

• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ...............................................................45

• [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)......................................45

• Touch screen (Touch operations) ...................................................................48

• Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function .....................................................49

Setting menu items .................................................................................................51

Calling frequently-used menus instantly

(Quick Menu) ..........................................................................................................53

• Customizing the Quick Menu settings ............................................................54

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) ....................55

Entering Text ...........................................................................................................59

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...................60

• Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ..........................................63

• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]).............64

• Taking pictures with customized color, defocus control, and

brightness settings .........................................................................................65

Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed

(Program AE Mode) ................................................................................................66

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed.....................................67

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................68

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode................................................................................68

• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................69

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .............71

• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .......72

Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode).................................................73

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)..........76

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode).....................79

Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) ...............................................85

• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ..............85

• Recording using registered custom set..........................................................86

4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings

Adjusting Focus Automatically ................................................................................87

• Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) .........................................................................89

• Auto Focus Mode ...........................................................................................91

• Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area ...................96

• Setting the AF area position with the Touch Pad............................................98

• Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position ...........................99

Adjusting Focus Manually .....................................................................................100

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ................................................102

Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................103

Setting the Light Sensitivity...................................................................................105

Adjusting the White Balance .................................................................................107

Taking Close-up Pictures ...................................................................................... 111

5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings

Select a Drive Mode..............................................................................................113

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.........................................................................114

Recording 4K Photos............................................................................................117

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving ...................................................121

• Notes on the 4K Photo function....................................................................124

Controlling Focus After Recording

(Post Focus/Focus Stacking) ................................................................................127

• Recording using [Post Focus] ......................................................................127

• Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture .................................129

• Merging multiple pictures to widen the focus range (Focus Stacking)..........130

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer........................................................................132

Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation .............................133

• Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot]) .............134

• Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) ............................136

• Creating motion pictures from recorded pictures .........................................138

Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) .....139

• Exposure Bracket .........................................................................................140

• Aperture Bracket ..........................................................................................141

• Focus Bracket ..............................................................................................142

6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Image Stabilizer.....................................................................................................143

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ..............................................................................145

• Zoom types and use.....................................................................................145

• Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom) ...........................................147

Taking pictures by using the flash .........................................................................148

Setting the Flash Functions ..................................................................................150

• Changing the firing mode .............................................................................150

• Changing Flash Mode ..................................................................................151

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro...............................................................153

• Adjust the flash output..................................................................................154

• Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation .........154

Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes ..................................................................155

• Using other settings for wireless flash recording ..........................................156

7. Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture ........................................................157

• Setting the format, size and recording frame rate ........................................159

• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .........163

• Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures...............................164

• Recording Snap Movies ...............................................................................165

Recording Motion Pictures Using Various Effects and Advanced Settings

(Creative Video Mode) ..........................................................................................168

• Changing the frame rate while recording a motion picture ([Slow/Quick]) ...169

• Recording motion pictures in which only their angle of view in the

background changes continuously ([Dolly Zoom]) .......................................170

• Recording Motion Pictures that Pan and Zoom While Maintaining a Fixed

Camera Position ([4K Live Cropping])..........................................................171

• Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/

shutter speed/ISO sensitivity ([Exposure Mode]) .........................................173

• Recording in Slow or Quick Motion ([Variable Frame Rate])........................173

• Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording ..................176

• Adjusting the black luminance level ([Master Pedestal Level]).....................177

• Reducing flickering and horizontal stripes on images ([Synchro Scan]).......178

• Switching the units of values ([SS/Gain Operation]).....................................179

Recording while monitoring camera images .........................................................180

8. Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Pictures ...........................................................................................182

Playing Back Motion Pictures................................................................................183

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ................................................184

Switching the Playback Method ............................................................................185

• Using the Playback Zoom ............................................................................185

• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) ...............................................185

• Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ......................186

Playing Back Group Pictures ................................................................................187

Deleting Pictures...................................................................................................189

9. Using Menu Functions

Menu list................................................................................................................190

• [Rec] menu...................................................................................................190

• [Motion Picture] menu ..................................................................................212

• [Custom] menu .............................................................................................220

• [Setup] menu................................................................................................229

• [Playback] menu...........................................................................................237

10. Using the Wi-Fi function

What you can do with the Wi-FiR function.............................................................259

Wi-Fi function........................................................................................................260

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ...................................................................262

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App ” .......................................262

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet...............................................................263

• Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)..........................267

• Playing back images in the camera..............................................................268

• Saving images stored in the camera ............................................................268

• Sending images in the camera to an SNS ...................................................269

• Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a

smartphone/tablet ........................................................................................269

• Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your

preference on a smartphone/tablet ..............................................................271

Displaying pictures on a TV ..................................................................................272

Sending images ....................................................................................................273

Sending images to a smartphone/tablet................................................................276

Printing Wirelessly.................................................................................................278

When sending images to AV device......................................................................279

When sending images to PC ................................................................................280

Using Web services ..............................................................................................282

• When sending images to web service ..........................................................282

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........................................285

Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB”.........................................................................286

• About the [LUMIX CLUB] .............................................................................286

About Connections................................................................................................290

• Connecting via a wireless access point (via the network) ............................291

• Connecting the camera and another device directly (direct connection)......293

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones

([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]) ....294

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................296

11. Connecting to other equipment

Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/ Saving 4K motion pictures on your PC or

recorder.................................................................................................................298

• Watching motion pictures in 4K....................................................................298

• Storing 4K motion pictures ...........................................................................299

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................300

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ............................................................................302

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ............................................303

• Downloading software ..................................................................................304

• Transferring images to a PC.........................................................................306

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .......................................308

Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................309

12. Others

Optional accessories.............................................................................................312

Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display.......................................................................316

Message Display...................................................................................................325

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................327

Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................336

Contents by Function

Recording

Recording Mode.............................. P40

[Preview]..........................................P71

Panorama Shot Mode .....................P73

Macro recording ............................P111

[Time Lapse Shot] .........................P134

[Stop Motion Animation] ................P136

Aperture Bracket ...........................P141

Focus Bracket ...............................P142

[Multi Exp.].....................................P202

[Silent Mode] .................................P220

4K photo

[4K PHOTO] ..................................P117

[Post Focus] ..................................P127

Focus (AF/MF)

[Focus Mode]................................... P89

[AF Mode]........................................P91

Adjusting the AF area position ........ P96

Manual Focus................................P100

[AF/AE Lock] .................................P102

Drive

[Drive Mode] ..................................P113

[Burst]............................................P114

Maximum number of pictures that

can be taken continuously ............. P115

[Self Timer]....................................P132

Picture Quality and Color Tone

[Sensitivity] ....................................P105

[White Balance] .............................P107

[Photo Style]..................................P191

[Filter Settings] ..............................P193

[Picture Size] .................................P196

[Quality] .........................................P197

[Highlight Shadow] ........................P199

[i.Dynamic].....................................P200

[i.Resolution]..................................P200

[HDR].............................................P201

[Long Shtr NR]...............................P206

[Diffraction Compensation] ............P207

[Color Space].................................P207

Exposure

[Touch AE].......................................P50

[One Push AE] .................................P72

[AF/AE Lock]..................................P102

Exposure Compensation ...............P103

Exposure Bracket ..........................P140

[Metering Mode].............................P198

Stabilizer

5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer.......P143

Flash

[Flash Mode] ..................................P151

2nd curtain synchro .......................P153

[Flash Adjust.] ................................P154

Wireless flash settings ...................P155

Motion Picture

[Rec Format]..................................P159

[Rec Quality]..................................P159

Motion pictures in 4K ..................... P157

Recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures ..............P164

[Snap Movie] .................................P165

Creative Video Mode

[Slow/Quick] ..................................P169

[Dolly Zoom] ..................................P170

[4K Live Cropping].........................P171

[Exposure Mode] ...........................P173

[Variable Frame Rate] ...................P173

[Silent Operation]...........................P176

Image

[Master Pedestal Level] ................. P177

[Luminance Level] .........................P213

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format]........................................... P28

[Clock Set].......................................P33

Display switching.............................P45

How to set menu items....................P51

[Q.MENU] ........................................P53

[Beep] ............................................P230

[Economy] .....................................P232

Audio

[Mic Level Adj.] ..............................P216

[Mic Level Limiter]..........................P216

[Wind Noise Canceller] ..................P217

[Wind Cut]......................................P314

Monitoring

[Sound Output]...............................P215

[HDMI Rec Output] ........................P180

Screen settings

[SS/Gain Operation].......................P179

[Mic Level Disp.] ............................P216

[Center Marker]..............................P224

[Zebra Pattern] ...............................P225

[Monochrome Live View] ...............P226

[Video-Priority Display] ..................P227

[Reset] (initialization) .....................P235

Customization

[CUSTOM]

Function buttons ..............................P55

Custom Mode ..................................P85

[Custom] menu ..............................P220

in the Quick Menu .........P54

Playback

Picture playback ............................P182

Motion picture playback.................P183

Playback Zoom..............................P185

Multi Playback ...............................P185

Delete ............................................P189

[Auto Review] ................................P227

Playback/display settings

[Slide Show] ..................................P239

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ...................P254

Edit

Focus Stacking..............................P130

[RAW Processing] .........................P242

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]...............P244

[Light Composition]........................P245

[Clear Retouch]..............................P247

[Resize]..........................................P252

[Cropping] ......................................P253

Adding information

[Location Logging] .........................P241

[Title Edit].......................................P248

[Text Stamp] ..................................P249

Image settings

[Favorite]........................................P255

[Print Set].......................................P255

[Protect] .........................................P257

Wi-Fi

Connect

“Image App” ..................................P262

[WPS (Push-Button)] .............P291, 293

Direct connection........................... P293

Image App

Remote recording..........................P267

Saving images ...............................P268

Sending images..................... P269, 276

Sending and adding location

information.....................................P269

Combining motion pictures

recorded with [Snap Movie] ........... P271

Connections with other devices

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ....................P304

“SILKYPIX Developer Studio” ....... P305

Transferring images to a PC .........P306

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen ...........................................P300

[VIERA Link]..................................P302

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV .......P272

Printing images ..............................P278

Sending images to an AV

device ............................................P279

Sending images to a PC ................P280

Sending images to a web

service ...........................................P282

Using [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........P285

Recorder

Dubbing .........................................P308

Printer

PictBridge ......................................P309

1. Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

• The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: – Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the monitor.

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

This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.

• Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable. – 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 at the beach.

If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a dry soft cloth.

– Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations. – If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result.

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

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor 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.

1. Before Use

Standard Accessories

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

• The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”.

• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

1. Before Use

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Names and Functions of Components

Flash open lever (P148)

Shutter button (P39)

Zoom lever (P145)

Self-timer indicator (P132)/

AF Assist Lamp (P221)

[ ] (Exposure Compensation) button (P103)/

[Fn4] button (P55)

Front dial (P41)

Motion picture button (P157)

Shoulder strap eyelet (P19)

Rear dial (P41)

Status indicator (P33)/

Wi-Fi

connection lamp (P260)

Camera ON/OFF switch (P33)

Mode dial (P40)

Flash (P148)

Stereo microphone (P216)

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

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P312)

• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Diopter adjustment dial (P36)

[LVF] button (P36)/[Fn7] button (P55)

Drive mode dial (P113)

[MIC] socket (P313)

Headphone socket (P215, 230)

[HDMI] socket (P300)

USB socket (P306, 309)

[ND FILTER] switch (P44)

[Fn1] button (P55)

[Fn2] button (P55)

[Fn3] button (P55)

Zoom ring (P38, 227)

Focus ring (P100)

Lens barrel

Lens surface

1. Before Use

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Touch screen (P48)/monitor (P316)

Eyecup (P337)

Viewfinder (P36)

Eye sensor (P37)

[AF/AE LOCK] button (P102)

Focus mode lever (P87, 100)

[Q.MENU] (Quick Menu) button (P53)/

[Fn5] button (P55)

[(] (Playback) button (P182)

[DISP.] button (P45, 47)

Cursor buttons (P45)

3/[ ] (ISO sensitivity) (P105)

1/[ ] (White Balance) (P107)

2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode) (P91)

AF#] (AF Macro) (P 111)

4/[

[MENU/SET] button (P45, 51)

[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P189)/

[Fn6] button (P55)

Speaker (P230)

[REMOTE] socket (P315)

Card door (P25)

DC coupler cover (P315)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the

Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.

Battery door (P24)

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46 47

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Release lever (P24)

Tripod mount (P341)

• It may not be possible to attach and securely fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm

(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so may also damage the camera.

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∫ About the function button ([Fn8] to

[Fn12])

• Function buttons ([Fn8] to [Fn12]) (P55) are touch icons. Touch the [ ] tab on the recording screen to display them.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Attaching the Lens Hood

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

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

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Align the mounting mark under

the long side of the lens hood with the mounting projection on the edge of the lens.

A Mounting projection (Lens edge) B Mounting mark (Lens hood)

Screw in the lens hood in the

direction of the arrow.

Continue to rotate the lens hood

until you hear a “click” even if you feel some stiffness, and then align the mark on the bottom of the camera.

C Rotate until the marks are aligned

• Check that the lens hood is firmly attached and that it does not appear in the picture.

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

• When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may 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, we recommend attaching with the orientation reversed. Return it to the normal direction when taking pictures.

• Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. when the lens retracts.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Lens Cap

• When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

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

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

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

Pass the string through the

shoulder strap eyelet A on the camera.

Pass the same string through the hole on the lens cap.

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Attach the lens cap.

B: Pinch here to attach or detach the cap.

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder

strap eyelet on the camera body.

A: Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through

the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through

the hole on the other side of the stopper.

Pull the shoulder strap and

then check that it will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then

attach the other side of the shoulder strap.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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 for purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

Charging

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying attention to the

direction of the battery.

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.

plug-in type

90°

inlet type

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

AFSAFS

3:2

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

On: Charging.

Off: Charging has completed.

(Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.)

• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again

in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 140 min

• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 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 a long time may be longer than normal.

∫ Battery indication

• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

• 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 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.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

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

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 350 pictures

Recording time Approx. 175 min

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 270 pictures

Recording time Approx. 135 min

∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)

[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/60i]/[FHD/17M/50i])

Recordable time Approx. 115 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/60p]/[FHD/28M/50p])

Recordable time Approx. 110 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/100M/30p]/[4K/100M/25p])

Recordable time Approx. 100 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

[MP4] (LPCM) (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/50M/60p]/[FHD/50M/50p])

Recordable time Approx. 110 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min

MOV (Recording with picture quality set to[FHD/50M/60p]/[FHD/50M/50p])

Recordable time Approx. 110 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning the camera on and off, starting/stopping recording or using the zoom.

∫ Playback (when using the monitor)

Playback time Approx. 300 min

• The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 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 a function such as flash or zoom is 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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Inserting/Removing the Battery

1: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow (to the OPEN side).

2: Open the battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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

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.

1: Close the battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

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

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Before removing the battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)

• Check that this unit is turned off.

Slide the card door to open it.

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.

A: Do not touch the connection terminals

of the card.

B: Check the orientation of the card.

1: Close the card door.

2: Slide the card door to the end

and then close it firmly.

• Before removing the card, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Card Information

The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

SD Memory Card (512 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB)

• This unit is compatible with UHSstandard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with Panasonic’s cards.

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

According to the [Rec Format] (P159) and [Rec Quality] (P159) of a motion picture, the required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing. To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.

[Rec Format]

[AVCHD] All Class 4 or higher

Bit rate in

[Rec Quality]

Speed class Label example

I UHS Speed Class 3

100 Mbps UHS Speed Class 3

[MP4]

28 Mbps or lower Class 4 or higher

100 Mbps or higher UHS Speed Class 3

[MP4] (LPCM)/

[MOV]

When recording in 4K Photo/

[Post Focus]

50 Mbps

UHS Speed Class 1 or higher

Class 10

UHS Speed Class 3

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

AFS

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

Access to the card

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

• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). 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.

• If you set the Write-Protect switch A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write,

delete or format the data or display it by recording date.

• The data on 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.

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

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance. Select the menu. (P51)

> [Setup] > [Format]

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

• Aspect ratio [3:2], Quality [A]

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

L (20M) 1450 2910 5810 11510

M (10M) 2650 5310 10510 20810

S (5M) 4600 9220 17640 34940

• Aspect ratio [3:2], Quality [ ]

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

L (20M) 450 920 1840 3650

M (10M) 530 1070 2140 4250

S (5M) 580 1170 2340 4630

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

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

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

• [AVCHD]

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

[FHD/28M/60p]/ [FHD/28M/50p]

[FHD/17M/60i]/

[FHD/17M/50i]

[FHD/24M/30p]/ [FHD/24M/25p]/ [FHD/24M/24p]

• [MP4]

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

[4K/100M/30p]/ [4K/100M/25p]/

[4K/100M/24p]

[FHD/28M/60p]/ [FHD/28M/50p]

[FHD/20M/30p]/ [FHD/20M/25p]

[HD/10M/30p]/

[HD/10M/25p]

1h10m 2h30m 5h00m 9h55m

2h00m 4h05m 8h15m 16h25m

1h25m 2h55m 5h50m 11h35m

20m00s 41m00s 1h20m 2h45m

1h10m 2h25m 5h00m 9h55m

1h35m 3h15m 6h40m 13h15m

3h05m 6h20m 12h45m 25h20m

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

• [MP4 (LPCM)]

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

[C4K/100M/24p] 20m00s 42m00s 1h25m 2h50m

[4K/100M/30p]/ [4K/100M/25p]/

[4K/100M/24p]

[FHD/ /200M/60p]/ [FHD/ /200M/50p]/ [FHD/ /200M/30p]/ [FHD/ /200M/25p]/

[FHD/ /200M/24p]

[FHD/100M/60p]/ [FHD/100M/50p]/ [FHD/100M/30p]/ [FHD/100M/25p]/

[FHD/100M/24p]

[FHD/50M/60p]/ [FHD/50M/50p]/ [FHD/50M/30p]/ [FHD/50M/25p]/ [FHD/50M/24p]

• [MOV]

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

[C4K/100M/24p] 20m00s 42m00s 1h25m 2h50m

[4K/100M/30p]/ [4K/100M/25p]/

[4K/100M/24p]

[FHD/ /200M/60p]/ [FHD/ /200M/50p]/ [FHD/ /200M/30p]/ [FHD/ /200M/25p]/

[FHD/ /200M/24p]

[FHD/100M/60p]/ [FHD/100M/50p]/ [FHD/100M/30p]/ [FHD/100M/25p]/

[FHD/100M/24p]

[FHD/50M/60p]/ [FHD/50M/50p]/ [FHD/50M/30p]/ [FHD/50M/25p]/ [FHD/50M/24p]

20m00s 42m00s 1h25m 2h50m

10m00s 20m00s 42m00s 1h20m

20m00s 41m00s 1h20m 2h45m

40m00s 1h20m 2h45m 5h35m

20m00s 42m00s 1h25m 2h50m

10m00s 20m00s 42m00s 1h20m

20m00s 41m00s 1h20m 2h45m

40m00s 1h20m 2h45m 5h35m

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