PANASONIC DMCFZ62EF, DMCFZ62EB, DMCFZ62EP, DMCFZ200EG, DMCFZ200EF User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ200

DMC-FZ62

DMC-FZ200 DMC-FZ62

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

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Contents

Before Use

Care of the camera...................................................................................................... 7

Standard Accessories................................................................................................. 8

Names and Functions of Main Parts.......................................................................... 9

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap.................................................................. 16

Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200) ................................................................... 17

Charging the Battery................................................................................................. 18

• Charging ............................................................................................................. 18

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ........................ 20

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery....................................... 22

About the Built-in Memory/the Card........................................................................ 23

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ......... 25

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .................................................................................. 27

• Changing the clock setting.................................................................................. 28

Tips for taking good pictures ................................................................................... 29

• Preventing jitter (camera shake)......................................................................... 29

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode................................................................................. 30

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings

(Programme AE Mode).............................................................................................. 31

• Programme Shift................................................................................................. 32

Focusing .................................................................................................................... 33

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................................................................................. 35

• Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function .................................................. 37

• Changing the settings......................................................................................... 38

• Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ....................................................... 39

Recording Motion Pictures....................................................................................... 41

• Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures..................................... 44

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) .................................................................... 45

• Selecting a picture.............................................................................................. 45

• Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ..................................................... 46

• Using the Playback Zoom................................................................................... 46

Playing Back Motion Pictures .................................................................................. 47

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ...................................................... 48

Deleting Pictures....................................................................................................... 49

• To delete a single picture.................................................................................... 49

• To delete multiple pictures or all the pictures...................................................... 50

Setting the Menu ....................................................................................................... 51

• Setting menu items ............................................................................................. 52

• Using the Quick Menu ........................................................................................ 54

About the Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 55

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Recording

About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder.......................................................................... 69

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................................................................................ 71

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

Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom ............................................ 71

Taking Pictures using the Flash .............................................................................. 75

• Switching to the appropriate flash setting........................................................... 76

Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................... 79

Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode .......................................................................... 80

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer......................................................................... 84

Setting the Light Sensitivity ..................................................................................... 86

Adjusting the White Balance.................................................................................... 88

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus............................................................................. 92

Taking Close-up Pictures ......................................................................................... 97

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus......................................................................... 99

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

Using the function button....................................................................................... 104

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/

Shutter Speed.......................................................................................................... 105

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode................................................................................ 105

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode .................................................................................. 105

• Manual Exposure Mode.................................................................................... 106

Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode).............. 107

• [Portrait]............................................................................................................ 107

• [Soft Skin] ......................................................................................................... 108

• [Scenery]........................................................................................................... 108

• [Panorama Shot]............................................................................................... 109

• [Sports]............................................................................................................... 111

• [Panning]............................................................................................................111

• [Night Portrait]....................................................................................................112

• [Night Scenery]..................................................................................................112

• [Handheld Night Shot]........................................................................................113

• [HDR].................................................................................................................113

• [Food].................................................................................................................113

• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................................................................................114

• [Pet] ...................................................................................................................115

• [Sunset]..............................................................................................................115

• [High Sens.].......................................................................................................115

• [Glass Through].................................................................................................115

• [3D Photo Mode]................................................................................................116

Taking Pictures with different image effects

(Creative Control Mode)...........................................................................................117

• [Expressive].......................................................................................................118

• [Retro]................................................................................................................118

• [High Key] ..........................................................................................................118

• [Low Key]...........................................................................................................118

• [Sepia]................................................................................................................119

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• [Dynamic Monochrome].....................................................................................119

• [Impressive Art]..................................................................................................119

• [High Dynamic] ..................................................................................................119

• [Cross Process] ................................................................................................ 120

• [Toy Effect]........................................................................................................ 120

• [Miniature Effect]............................................................................................... 120

• [Soft Focus]....................................................................................................... 122

• [Star Filter] ........................................................................................................ 122

• [One Point Color].............................................................................................. 122

Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings

(Creative Video Mode)............................................................................................. 123

• Recording the High Speed Motion Picture (DMC-FZ200) ................................. 125

Taking Pictures in Custom Mode........................................................................... 126

• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)................. 127

• Recording using registered custom set ............................................................ 127

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function ............................................... 128

• Face Settings.................................................................................................... 129

Entering Text............................................................................................................ 132

Using the [Rec] menu ............................................................................................. 133

• [Photo Style]...................................................................................................... 133

• [Aspect Ratio] ................................................................................................... 134

• [Picture Size]..................................................................................................... 135

• [Quality]............................................................................................................. 137

• [ISO Limit Set]................................................................................................... 138

• [ISO Increments]............................................................................................... 138

• [Extended ISO] (DMC-FZ200) ........................................................................... 138

• [Face Recog.] ................................................................................................... 138

• [AF Mode] ......................................................................................................... 138

• [AF Style] .......................................................................................................... 139

• [Quick AF]......................................................................................................... 140

• [AF/AE Lock]..................................................................................................... 140

• [Metering Mode]................................................................................................ 140

• [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control) ................................................. 141

• [Min. Shtr Speed].............................................................................................. 141

• [i.Resolution]..................................................................................................... 142

• [Digital Zoom].................................................................................................... 142

• [Stabilizer] ......................................................................................................... 143

• [AF Assist Lamp]............................................................................................... 144

• [Flash]............................................................................................................... 144

• [Flash Synchro]................................................................................................. 144

• [Flash Adjust.]................................................................................................... 145

• [Red-Eye Removal]........................................................................................... 145

• [Conversion]...................................................................................................... 145

• [Auto Bracket]................................................................................................... 146

• [Date Stamp] ..................................................................................................... 147

• [Clock Set] ........................................................................................................ 147

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Using the [Motion Picture] menu ........................................................................... 148

• [Rec Mode] ....................................................................................................... 148

• [Rec Quality] ..................................................................................................... 149

• [High Speed Video] (DMC-FZ200) ..................................................................... 150

• [Continuous AF] ................................................................................................ 150

• [Wind Cut]......................................................................................................... 151

• [Zoom Mic]........................................................................................................ 151

Playback/Editing

Having Fun with Recorded Pictures...................................................................... 152

• [Auto Retouch].................................................................................................. 152

• [Creative Retouch]............................................................................................ 153

Playing Back Burst Pictures (DMC-FZ200) ............................................................ 154

Editing Burst Pictures (DMC-FZ200) ...................................................................... 155

Various methods of playback................................................................................. 156

• [Slide Show]...................................................................................................... 156

• [Filtering Play]................................................................................................... 159

• [Calendar] ......................................................................................................... 160

Using the [Playback] menu .................................................................................... 161

• [Upload Set] ...................................................................................................... 161

• [Title Edit].......................................................................................................... 163

• [Text Stamp] ...................................................................................................... 164

• [Video Divide].................................................................................................... 166

• [Resize]............................................................................................................. 167

• [Cropping] ......................................................................................................... 168

• [Leveling] .......................................................................................................... 169

• [Favorite]........................................................................................................... 170

• [Print Set].......................................................................................................... 171

• [Protect] ............................................................................................................ 173

• [Face Rec Edit] ................................................................................................. 174

• [Copy] ............................................................................................................... 175

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Connecting to other equipment

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen.................................................................. 176

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)................................................................................. 178

Playing back 3D pictures........................................................................................ 180

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC......................................... 182

• Uploading the images to sharing sites.............................................................. 185

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder.................................... 186

Printing the Pictures ............................................................................................... 188

• Selecting a single picture and printing it ........................................................... 190

• Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ................................................... 190

• Print Settings .................................................................................................... 191

Others

Optional accessories .............................................................................................. 194

Screen Display......................................................................................................... 200

Cautions for Use...................................................................................................... 203

Message Display ..................................................................................................... 207

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 210

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Before Use

Care of the camera

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

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The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in
following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded.

– Drop or hit the camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

• When camera is not in use or when using the playback feature,

ensure that the lens is in the stored position, with lens cap on.

• There are times when rattling sounds or vibrations will come from the

camera, but these are due to the motion of the aperture, the zoom and
the motor and do not indicate a defect.

This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water, sand,
etc.

Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the

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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)

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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity 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.

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

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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

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

(DMC-FZ200)

1 Lens (P7, 204)
2 Zoom lever (P71)
3 Shutter button (P31, 35)
4 Self-timer indicator (P84)/

AF Assist Lamp (P144)
5 Mode dial (P30)
6Flash (P75)
7 Flash open lever (P75)
8 Shoulder strap eyelet (P16)
9 Focus selector switch (P97, 99)
10 Side lever (P72, 100)
11 [FOCUS] button (P35, 96, 101)
12 Lens barrel

13 LCD monitor (P69, 200)
14 Viewfinder (P14, 200)
15 [EVF/LCD] button (P14)
16 Hot shoe (P196, 198)
17 Stereo microphone
18 [(] (Playback) button (P45)
19 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P102)/[Fn2] button (P104)
20 Camera ON/OFF switch (P27)
21 Motion picture button (P41)
22 [˜] (Burst Mode) button (P80)
23 [Fn1] button (P104)
24 Power lamp (P27)
25 Rear dial (P15)
26 [DISP.] button (P69)
27 [MENU/SET] button (P15, 52)
28 [Q.MENU] button (P54)/[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P49)
29 Cursor buttons (P15)

1 3/ISO (P86)

2 4/ Self-timer (P84)

3 2/AFMODE (P92)

4 1/ (WB) White Balance (P88)

30 [Fn3] button (P104)

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Before Use

MIC

REMOTE

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31 Diopter adjustment dial (P14)
32 [MIC/REMOTE] socket (P198)
33 Speaker (P57)

Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger.

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Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.

34 [HDMI] socket (P176)
35 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P176, 183, 186, 188)

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36 Tripod receptacle (P206)

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A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or
more may damage this unit if attached.

37 Release lever (P22)
38 Card/Battery door (P22)
39 DC coupler cover (P199)

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the

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

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Before Use

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(DMC-FZ62)

1 Lens (P7, 204)
2 Zoom lever (P71)
3 Shutter button (P31, 35)
4 Self-timer indicator (P84)/

AF Assist Lamp (P144)
5 Mode dial (P30)
6Flash (P75)
7 Speaker (P57)

Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger.

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Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.

8 Shoulder strap eyelet (P16)
9 Lens barrel

10 LCD monitor (P69, 200)
11 Viewfinder (P14, 200)
12 Flash open button (P75)
13 Stereo microphone
14 [EVF/LCD] button (P14)
15 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P102)/[Fn1] button (P104)
16 Camera ON/OFF switch (P27)
17 Motion picture button (P41)
18 [˜] (Burst Mode) button (P80)
19 [FOCUS] button (P35, 96, 101)
20 Power lamp (P27)
21 Rear dial (P15)
22 [DISP.] button (P69)
23 [MENU/SET] button (P15, 52)
24 [Q.MENU] button (P54)/[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P49)
25 Cursor buttons (P15)

1 3/ISO (P86)

2 4/ Self-timer (P84)

3 2/ Fn2 (P104)

4 1/ (WB) White Balance (P88)

26 [(] (Playback) button (P45)
27 [AF/AF#/MF] button (P97, 99)

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28 Diopter adjustment dial (P14)
29 [HDMI] socket (P176)
30 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P176, 183, 186, 188)

31 Tripod receptacle (P206)

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A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or
more may damage this unit if attached.

32 Release lever (P22)
33 Card/Battery door (P22)
34 DC coupler cover (P199)

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the

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

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Before Use

LCD Monitor (DMC-FZ200)

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.

Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use

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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.

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

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∫ 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

EVF/LCD

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

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Note

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

• 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 this unit 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

Cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.

[MENU/SET] button:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.

This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 3/4/2/1.

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e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

Rear Dial

There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.

Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.

Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings, etc.,
are performed during the various settings.

Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.

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e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial

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Preparation

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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.

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Pass the same string

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through the hole on the lens
cap.

Attach the lens cap.

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• Do not hang or swing around this unit.

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

on.

• Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

• Be careful that the lens cap string does not become

entangled with the shoulder strap.

∫ 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

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shoulder strap eyelet.

Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper and

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fasten the shoulder strap.

A Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.066 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

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Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200)

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.

Check that the camera is turned off.

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• Close the flash.

Attach the lens hood into the lens with the short side

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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

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direction of the arrow.

You will feel some stiffness just before the mark, but

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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

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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, 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 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.

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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.

• Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC

(50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature) is recommended.

Attach the battery paying attention to the

1

direction of the battery.

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

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• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging

begins.

plug-in type

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.)

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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

ambient temperature of between 10 oC 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

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

Charging time Approx. 140 min Approx. 155 min

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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 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 lamp

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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)

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 270 min Approx. 225 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 Stabiliser

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. 540 pictures Approx. 450 pictures

(By CIPA standard in

Programme AE Mode)

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Preparation

∫ Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor)

(DMC-FZ200)

[AVCHD]

(Recording with picture quality set to

[PSH])

Recordable time Approx. 160 min Approx. 200 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 80 min Approx. 100 min

(Recording with picture quality set to

[MP4]

[FHD])

(DMC-FZ62)

[AVCHD]

(Recording with picture quality set to

Recordable time Approx. 160 min Approx. 160 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 90 min Approx. 90 min

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These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be
aware that these times are approximate.

[FSH])

(Recording with picture quality set to

[MP4]

[FHD])

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

unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.

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

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Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so
the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

∫ Playback (When using the LCD monitor)

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

Playback time Approx. 440 min Approx. 330 min

Note

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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 using [LCD Mode].
– When [Live View Mode] is set to [NORMAL].
– 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

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Turn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction of the

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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

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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.

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2: Slide the release lever in the direction of

the arrow.

Note

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

• Remove the card or battery after turning this unit off, 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 P199.

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Preparation

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit:

When a card has not been
inserted

When a card has been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.

Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played
back.

• When using the built-in memory

>ð (access indication

k

• 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. (P175)

• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

Memory size Approx. 70 MB Approx. 70 MB

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Preparation

2

Card

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

Remarks

SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

when recording motion pictures.

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or

SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card

compatible equipment.

¢

with “Class 4” or higher

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

(DMC-FZ200)

•

This unit is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC memory
cards.

• 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.)

Note

•

Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional)
when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the
built-in memory or the card is being formatted). 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. (P68)

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

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Preparation

313

0+3

A

R

1m41

s

R

1m41

s

0+3

B

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 can be
performed in the [Remaining Disp.] (P61) in the [Setup] menu.

A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time

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

•

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

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]

(DMC-FZ200)

[Picture Size]

12M 13 380 6260 12670

5M (EZ) 24 650 10620 21490

0.3M (EZ) 380 10050 162960 247150

(DMC-FZ62)

[Picture Size]

16M 11 300 4910 9880

5M (EZ) 24 650 10620 21490

0.3M (EZ) 380 10050 162960 247150

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

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Preparation

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

•

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

• [AVCHD]

(DMC-FZ200)

[Rec Quality]

PSH j 8m00s 2h31m00s 5h07m00s
FSH j 14m00s 4h10m00s 8h26m00s

SH j 14m00s 4h10m00s 8h26m00s

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

(DMC-FZ62)

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

•

[MP4]

[Rec Quality]

FSH j 15m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s

SH j 15m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s

(DMC-FZ200)

[Rec Quality]

FHD j 12m02s 3h22m58s 6h50m54s

HD j 22m59s 6h27m29s 13h04m28s

VGA 1m42s 50m36s 14h12m48s 28h46m30s

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

(DMC-FZ62)

[Rec Quality]

FHD j 12m23s 3h23m18s 6h51m18s

HD j 23m39s 6h28m09s 13h05m14s

VGA 1m44s 52m04s 14h14m15s 28h48m10s

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

Note

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

•

• 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 [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

•

Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so
the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

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

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Preparation

1

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

1

• The power lamp 1 lights when you turn this unit on.

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

Press [MENU/SET].

2

Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].

3

Press [MENU/SET].

4

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,

5

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

You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing

•

[].

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

6

Press [MENU/SET].

7

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Preparation

Changing the clock setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press 1. (P52)

•

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

• 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

•

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the
picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] (P147) or [Text Stamp]

(P164).

• 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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Preparation

AB

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 cover the speaker with your finger. Doing

so may make sound difficult to hear. (P10, 11)

• 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.] (P67) is set)

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.

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P143), a tripod or the Self-timer (P84).

•

Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using
a tripod.

– Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction
– [Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery] (Scene Mode)
– When the shutter speed is slowed in [Min. Shtr Speed]

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Basic

A

Selecting the Recording Mode

Switching the mode by rotating the
mode dial.

Align a desired mode with part A.

•

Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the
desired mode.

∫ Basic

Programme AE Mode (P31)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Intelligent Auto Mode (P35)

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

∫ Advanced

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P105)

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

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P105)

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

Manual Exposure Mode (P106)

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

Creative Video Mode (P123)

Record motion picture with manual settings.

Custom Mode (P126)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Scene Mode (P107)

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

Creative Control Mode (P117)

Record while checking the image effect.

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Basic

1

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2.82.82.8 303030

D

AB C

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings

(Programme AE Mode)

Recording 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 [ ].

1

Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.

2

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

3

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. (P34)

• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed in red

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

Press the shutter button fully (push it in

4

further), and take the picture.

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PP

4.0 15

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

1 1

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2

1

/

4

1

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8

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15

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1

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1

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250

1

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500

1

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1000

1

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2.8

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(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

1

shutter speed value on the screen.

While the values are displayed (about

2

10 seconds), perform the Programme Shift by
rotating the rear dial.

• It will switch between Programme Shift operation and

Exposure Compensation operation (P79) 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

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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A

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

• The AF area may be displayed larger for certain zoom magnifications and in dark places.

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Basic

1X

W

T

0.3m

--

∞

T

W

2 m (6.6 feet)

30 cm (0.98 feet)

∫ About focus range

The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.

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

∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the

composition of the picture you want to take)

1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then

press the shutter button halfway to fix the

focus and exposure.

2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway

while moving the camera as you compose

the picture.

You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.

•

∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

•

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

subjects

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Basic

A

B

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

Recording mode:

The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings
to the camera and take pictures easily.

The following functions are activated automatically.

•

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

Face Detection/[AFS]/[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 [ ].

1

Press the shutter button halfway to focus

2

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

details, refer to P95. (AF tracking is cancelled by
pressing [FOCUS] again.)

¢You cannot use AF Tracking Function when

[Color Mode] is set to [B&W] or [SEPIA].

¢

by pressing [FOCUS]. For

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Basic

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]

1

[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]

[i-Night Scenery] [iHandheld Nite Shot]

[i-Sunset] [i-Baby]

¢1 Only when [ ] is selected.

¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Nite Shot] 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.

¢

2

¢

3

¢

When recording motion pictures

>

¦

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]

[i-Low Light] [i-Macro]

•

[¦] 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)

(DMC-FZ200)

•

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.

(DMC-FZ62)

•

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
4 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.

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Basic

AUTO

The Backlight Compensation

When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.
In Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically. The [ ] is displayed on
the screen when backlighting is detected. (Depending on the backlighting conditions,

backlighting may not be detected correctly.)

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function

You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.

Press the rear dial to display [ ].

1

Press 2/1 or rotate the rear dial to adjust.

2

• Press [ ] to reset the setting to the default state

(AUTO).

• To adjust automatically, reset the setting to the default

state (AUTO).

Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

3

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Basic

Changing the settings

Following menus can be set.

Menu Item

[Rec] [Picture Size]¢/[Color Mode]/[Motion Deblur]/[iHandheld Nite Shot]/

[Motion Picture] [Rec Mode]/[Rec Quality]

[Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]

•

For the setting method of the menu, refer to P52.

¢ Available settings may be different from other Recording Modes.

Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode

∫ [Color Mode]

[Color Mode] 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.

∫ [Motion Deblur]

When [Motion Deblur] is set to [ON], [ ] is displayed on the recording screen as you press
the shutter button halfway. To reduce blur on the subject, the camera automatically sets an
optimal shutter speed according to the subject's motion. (In such a case, the number of pixels
may decrease.)

∫ [iHandheld Nite Shot]

When [iHandheld Nite Shot] 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.

∫ [iHDR]

When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background
and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to
create a single still picture rich in gradation.

When [ ] is displayed on the screen but not otherwise, the iHDR function will work automatically as

•

required.

• In the case that a single picture is going to be composed from a burst, a message indicating that

multiple pictures are to be recorded appears on the screen and burst recording is carried out. Note
that burst recording will not take place if the camera determines that it can compensate for the
difference in contrast without composing the picture from a burst.

• In the case of composition from a burst, ghost images may appear if the subject was moving.

• In the following cases, a compensated picture is not created.

– When the zoom factor exceeds 24k.
– When recording in [Burst].

[iHDR]/[Face Recog.]

¢

•

Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you can
set them in other Recording Modes.

/[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.]

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Basic

About the flash

• Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P75)

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

brightness.

• When [ ], [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.

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

Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode

You can adjust the brightness and the colour balance in addition to the Intelligent Auto Mode
function.

Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto

1

Mode.

Press 1 to select [ ] and then press

2

[MENU/SET].

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Basic

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

Adjusting the brightness, colour balance, and background blur

1 Press the rear dial to display the options.

2 Press 3/4 to select the item

[]:Adjust the brightness.

[]:Adjust the background blur.

[]:Adjust the colour balance.

3 Press 2/1 or rotate the rear dial to adjust.

•

Press [ ] to reset the setting to the default state (AUTO).

4 Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

Note

•

If you turn this unit off or switch another recording mode, the adjusted slider position returns to the
default state (AUTO).

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Basic

3

8

s

AB

C

Recording Motion Pictures

Applicable modes:

This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion
pictures recorded in MP4.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.

Start recording by pressing the motion picture

1

button.

A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time

• It is recommended that you close the flash when recording

motion pictures.

• 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].

• For the setting of the [Rec Mode] and [Rec Quality], refer

to P148,149.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

2

s3s

R

1m38

R

1m38

s

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Basic

∫ 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.

(DMC-FZ200)

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.

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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Basic

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.

• 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.

• About zooming while recording motion pictures

– Operating the zoom while recording motion pictures can take time for the image to come into

focus.

– If the Extra Optical Zoom are used before pressing the motion picture button, those settings will be

cleared, so the shooting 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 [Video Rec Area] (P60) 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.

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.
– [Panorama Shot]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)
– [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)

• It will be recorded in the 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

Normal motion picture

• Manual Exposure Mode

• [Sports]/[HDR]/[Pet] (Scene Mode)

• [Baby1]/[Baby2] (Scene Mode) Portrait Mode

• [Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]

(Scene Mode)

Low Light Mode

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Basic

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.

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. (P48)

• 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.

• Pictures will be recorded with a picture size of [3.5M] (16:9). The picture quality may be different to

[3.5M] (16:9) of standard pictures.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• Zooming will 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]
– Creative Video Mode

• In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, there may be a slight delay between fully pressing the

shutter button and recording.

(DMC-FZ200)

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You can record up to 20 pictures per motion picture recording.

• The burst speed while recording motion pictures is limited to the following. (P80)

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

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

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

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

(DMC-FZ62)

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You can record up to 1 picture per motion picture recording.

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B

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Press [(].

∫ To finish playback

(] again, press the motion picture button or press the shutter button halfway.

Press [

Note

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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 another camera may not be able to play back on this unit.

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

• If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession.

• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.

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W

T

A

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

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

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

A 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.

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• 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].

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.

∫ 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.

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– 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])

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W

T

∫ 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.

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• 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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W

T

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

• 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].

(DMC-FZ200)

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When playing back high speed motion pictures, select pictures with the high speed motion picture
icon [ ].

∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback

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

Play/Pause

3

4 Stop

Fast rewind

2

Frame-by-frame rewind (while pausing)

Fast forward

1

Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing)

¢

¢

[W] Reduce volume level

[T] Increase volume level

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

Note

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

• To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC, use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”

software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

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

• Motion pictures recorded with [Miniature Effect] in Creative Control Mode play back at approximately

8 times speed.

(DMC-FZ200)

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

1

Press [MENU/SET].

2

• 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.

Recording format Picture size

[AVCHD] 2 M (16:9)

[MP4]

• 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.

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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].

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To delete multiple pictures or all the pictures

By using [Delete Multi], you can delete up to the following number of pictures.

(DMC-FZ200) : 100 pictures

(DMC-FZ62) : 50 pictures

Press [ ].

1

Press 3/4 to select [Delete Multi] or [Delete

2

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 Favorite] is selected with
the [Delete All] set.

(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Press 3/4/

3

2/1 to select the picture, and then press
[DISP.] to set. (Repeat this step.)

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISP.] is pressed

again, the setting is cancelled.

(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Press [MENU/SET].

4

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].

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(DMC-FZ200)

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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. (P154)

•

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. There are also 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]

(P133 to 147)

[Motion Picture]

(P148 to 151)

[Playback Mode]

(P156 to 160)

[Playback]

(P161 to 175)

[Setup]

(P55 to 68)

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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Setting menu items

• If you set [Menu Resume] (P67) 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)

Press [MENU/SET].

1

Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select the

2

menu item.

• It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom.

(It will also switch by rotating the zoom lever.)

Press 1 or the rear dial.

3

• 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

4

settings.

Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

5

∫ Close the menu

Press [MENU/SET] or press the shutter button halfway.

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∫ Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu

1 Press 2.

2 Press 4 or rotate the rear dial to select the [Setup]

menu icon [ ].

3 Press 1 or the rear dial.

•

Select a menu item next and set it.

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.

Press [Q.MENU] when recording.

1

Press 2/1 to select the item and then press

2

[MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the setting and then press

3

[MENU/SET] to set.

Press [Q.MENU] or press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

4

∫ Using the Quick Menu with the Rear Dial

You can also set the Quick Menu with the rear dial, without changing your position or the
camera angle when using the viewfinder.

1 Press [Q.MENU] in the Recording Mode.
2 Rotate the rear dial to select the item, and press the rear dial.

3 Rotate the rear dial to select the setting, and press the rear dial to set.

Exit the menu after it is set.

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B

C

D

About the Setup Menu

[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before
using them.

[Clock Set] —

Refer to P27 for details.

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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

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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)

• Press 3 if you are using Summer Time [ ]. (The time will move forward by 1 hour.) Press 3

once more to return to the normal time.

• 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 trip 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] (P164).

[Travel Setup]:

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

many days after) of the trip are recorded.

[Travel Date]

[OFF]

The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the

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return date. If the [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], [Location] will be also
set to [OFF].

[Location]:

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

[OFF]

For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P132.

•

• 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.

[Beep]

This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

[Beep Level]: [Shutter Vol.]:

[u]
[t]

[s]

([High])
([Low])

([OFF])

[]

([High])

[]

([Low])

[]

([OFF])

[Beep Tone]: [Shutter Tone]:

[ ]/[ ]/[ ] [ ]/[ ]/[ ]

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[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. Also, when

connected, no sound is output from the camera speakers.

[Cust.Set Mem.]

Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings.

[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]

• Refer to P127 for details.

The function of the [AF/AE LOCK] button can be switched between

(DMC-FZ200)

[AF/AE LOCK /Fn2]

(DMC-FZ62)

[AF/AE LOCK /Fn1]

AF/AE Lock and Fn(function).

(DMC-FZ200)

[AF/AE LOCK]/[Fn2]

(DMC-FZ62)

[AF/AE LOCK]/[Fn1]

• At the time of purchase, AF/AE Lock is selected.

Certain of the menus can be assigned to the function button. You may
find it convenient to register a menu that you often use.

[Fn Button Set]

(DMC-FZ200)

[Fn1 Button Set]/[Fn2 Button Set]/[Fn3 Button Set]

(DMC-FZ62)

[Fn1 Button Set]/[Fn2 Button Set]

• Refer to P104 for details.

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

[ZOOM]:

(DMC-FZ200)

[Side Lever]

Control the zoom by sliding the side lever.

[FOCUS]:

Adjusts the focus when the unit is set to Manual Focus

(P72)

. (P99)

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

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

[Brightness]:

Adjust the brightness.

[Contrast · Saturation]:

[LCD Display]/
[Viewfinder]

Adjust the contrast or clarity of colours.

[Red Tint]:

Adjust the red tint.

[Blue Tint]:

Adjust the blue tint.

1 Select the settings by pressing 3/4, and adjust with 2/1.
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.

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

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„ [Auto Power LCD]

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is

[LCD Mode]

around the camera.

… [Power LCD]:

The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when
taking pictures outdoors.

[OFF]

¢ 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.

• When [LCD Mode] is set, the usage time is reduced.

:

[EVF Disp.Style]

• Refer to P69 for details.

This will set the display style of the Viewfinder.

[]: Viewfinder style

[]: LCD monitor style

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This will set the display style of the LCD monitor.

[LCD Disp.Style]

[]: Viewfinder style

[]: LCD monitor style

• Refer to P69 for details.

This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture.

[]
[]
[]:

[Guide Line]

Press 3/4/2/1 to determine the
position, then press the [MENU/SET]
to set.
Press [DISP.] to return to the default
position.

[OFF]

• 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.

• In [Panorama Shot] 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.

[ON]/[OFF]

A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along

[Histogram]

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 [0] during exposure compensation or in the

Manual Exposure Mode

– When the flash is activated
– 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
– When recording motion pictures
– Playback Zoom
– When HDMI mini cable is connected
– Calendar Search

[Video Rec Area]

Angle of view for Motion Picture Recording can be checked.

[ON]/[OFF]

• Motion picture recording area display is only an approximation.

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

• 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 Disp.]

([Remaining Shots]):

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]

If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend

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compensating the exposure towards negative (P79)
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.

white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.
This does not affect the recorded image.

[ON]/[OFF]

[ON] [OFF]

[Expo.Meter]

• Set to [ON] to display the [Expo.Meter] when correcting exposure,

performing Programme Shift, setting aperture, and setting shutter speed.

Set whether or not to display the exposure meter.

[ON]/[OFF]

SS

SS

F

• Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.

• When [Expo.Meter] is not displayed, switch the display information for

screen by pressing [DISP.]. (P69)

• The [Expo.Meter] disappears after approximately 4 seconds if no operation is performed.

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This unit memorises a zoom position and an MF (Manual Focus)
position when it is turned off.

[Zoom Resume]:

When you turn this unit on, the zoom positions when you last turned

[Lens Resume]

this unit off are automatically restored.

[ON]/[OFF]

[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.

[ON]/[OFF]

• 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.

In Manual Focus, the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject is
displayed.

[MF Assist]

[ON]:

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

[OFF]

• Refer to P100 for details.

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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.

[Sleep Mode]:

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
used for the time selected on the setting.

[10MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]/[OFF]

[Economy]

[Auto LCD Off]:

The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
used for the time selected on the setting.

[30SEC.]/[15SEC.]/[OFF]

[Live View Mode]:

Sets the LCD monitor to display in such a way that power consumption
is reduced.

[NORMAL]/[ECO]

• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [Sleep Mode].

• [Sleep Mode] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

• 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]

• [Sleep Mode] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [Auto LCD Off] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].

• When [Live View Mode] is set to [ECO] the image quality on the recording screen may be worse than

when it is set to [NORMAL], but this does not affect the recorded image.

• When [Live View Mode] is set to [NORMAL], the usage time is reduced.

[Play on LCD]

If you selected the Viewfinder in a Recording Mode, the display will
automatically switch to the LCD monitor when playing back the
pictures.

[ON]
[OFF]

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

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

[Auto Review]

pressed.

[2 SEC.]
[1 SEC.]
[OFF]

• [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting in the following cases.

– When using Auto Bracket
– During the Burst Mode

• The Auto Review function is fixed to [2 SEC.] in the following cases.

– Intelligent Auto Mode

• [Auto Review] does not work when recording motion pictures.

[No.Reset]

Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

• 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 (P68) 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.

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[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.

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

• When [Setup] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.

– 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].

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]:

[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.

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This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.

[Video Out]:

Set to match the colour television system in each country.

[NTSC]:

Video output is set to NTSC system.

[PAL]:

Video output is set to PAL system.

This will operate when the AV cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable

[Output]

•

(optional) is connected.

[TV Aspect]:

Set to match the type of TV.

W [16:9]:

When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

X [4:3]:

When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

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This will work when the AV 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]

[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.

[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.

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

• Refer to P178 for details.

Set 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 P180 for the method to playback 3D pictures in 3D.

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This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were
recorded holding the camera vertically.

[] ([On]):

[Rotate Disp.]

Rotate pictures on a TV and the LCD display so that they are
displayed vertically.

[] ([External Only]):

Pictures are displayed vertically by rotating when played back on TV.

[OFF]

• Refer to P45 for information about how to play back pictures.

• When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the

OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording
information, etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association)”.

• It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.

• The display is not rotated during Multi Playback.

Set the screen that appears as you switch the mode dial to [ ].

[Scene Menu]

[AUTO]: Display the Scene Mode menu.

[OFF]: Display the recording screen of the currently selected

Scene Mode.

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

[Menu Resume]

off.

[ON]/[OFF]

[Version Disp.] —

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

• Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display information about the software on the

unit.

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A B

[Format]

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.

[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.]

[Demo Mode]

A Amount of jitter
B Amount of jitter after correction

[Auto Demo]:
[ON]/[OFF]

• The Stabiliser 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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Recording

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313

0-3+3

¢

AFSAFSAFS

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¢

131313

000-3-3-3-3 +3+3+3+3+3

About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Press [DISP.] to change.

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

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

• You can select between [ ] (LCD monitor style) and [ ]

(viewfinder style) for each of the LCD monitor and the
Viewfinder display screen using [LCD Disp.Style] and [EVF Disp.Style] in the [Setup] menu.

In Recording Mode
[ ] (LCD monitor style)

A Normal display B No display

[ ] (viewfinder style)

C Normal display D Normal display

¢ You can switch between available recording time and number of recordable pictures by setting

[Remaining Disp.] in [Setup] menu.

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100-0001

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1/13

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1

00

F

2.8 30

AWB

In Playback Mode

E Normal display F Display with recording

information

¢1

G No display

¢2

¢1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], Histogram will be displayed.
¢2 Name of the registered person in [Face Recog.] is displayed when [DISP.] is pressed.

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W

T

W

T

AB

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Applicable modes:

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.
Extra Optical Zoom works except when the maximum recordable pixels are set. This function
allows you to take a picture with additional enlargement without deteriorating the image quality.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

∫ Changing the zoom speed

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 P62 for details.

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(DMC-FZ200)

∫ 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]. (P57)

• 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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ABCDE

∫ Types of zooms

Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

Maximum
magnification

Picture quality No deterioration No deterioration

Conditions None

¢1 This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on

[Picture Size] setting.

24k

(DMC-FZ200) 46.9k

(DMC-FZ62) 54k

[Picture Size] with (P135) is
selected.

¢1

¢1

The zoom functions below can also be used to further increase the zoom magnification.

Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

Maximum
magnification

Picture quality Zoom in while limiting deterioration

Conditions

¢22k when [i.Resolution] in the [Rec] menu is set to [i. ZOOM].

[i.Resolution] (P142) on the [Rec] menu
is set to [i.ZOOM].

2k 4k

The higher the magnification level, the
greater the deterioration.

[Digital Zoom] (P142) on the [Rec]
menu is set to [ON].

¢2

∫ Screen display

A Extra Optical Zoom indication
B Optical Zoom range
C Intelligent Zoom range
D Digital Zoom range
E Zoom magnification

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

•

the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.3 m (0.98 ft.) –¶]

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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 (P84) for taking

pictures.

• The Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.

– [Motion Deblur] (Intelligent Auto Mode)
– When the Burst Mode is set to [ ].
– [Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
– [Panorama Shot]/[HDR]/[High Sens.]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)
– When recording motion pictures

(DMC-FZ200)

–

When the Burst Mode is set to [ ] or [ ].

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

(DMC-FZ62)

–

Macro Zoom Mode

• The Intelligent Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.

– [Motion Deblur] (Intelligent Auto Mode)
– When the Burst Mode is set to [ ].
– [Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
– [Panorama Shot]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[HDR]/[High Sens.]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)

(DMC-FZ200)

–

When the Burst Mode is set to [ ] or [ ].

(DMC-FZ62)

–

Macro Zoom Mode

• [Digital Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases.

– Intelligent Auto Mode
– When the Burst Mode is set to [ ].
– [Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
– [Panorama Shot]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[HDR]/[High Sens.]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)

(DMC-FZ200)

–

When the Burst Mode is set to [ ] or [ ].

– [High Speed Video] (Creative Video Mode)
– When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

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(DMC-FZ200)

(DMC-FZ62)

Taking Pictures using the Flash

Applicable modes:

∫ To open/close the flash

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

A To open the flash

Slide the flash open lever.

B To close the flash

Push the top of the flash cover until it
clicks.

Note

•

Be sure to close the flash when not in use.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed.

• Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.

• Be sure to keep the flash clean, clear of dust and avoid exposure to anything sticky. This may cause

the flash to stick and not open.

• You cannot close the flash by pushing the microphone or its periphery. Forcibly closing the flash can

damage the camera.

A To open the flash

Press the flash open button.

B To close the flash

Press the flash until it clicks.

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Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Set the flash to match the recording.

•

Open the flash.

Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P52)

1

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

2

• Exit the menu after it is set.

Settings

‡ ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions

([iAuto])

([Auto/
Red-Eye])

¢1

make it necessary.

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions
make it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and

¢2

then activated again for the actual recording.

Description of settings

• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting

conditions.

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording

‰

([Forced Flash
On])

([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])

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

¢2

the red-eye phenomenon.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark

background.

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

([Forced Flash

Œ

Off])

¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. The icon changes depending on

the type of subject and brightness. (P39)

¢2 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] (P145) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the
flash icon.

• This item is not displayed on the menu. To set the camera to

[Œ], close the flash.

• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the

flash is not permitted.

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∫ Available flash settings in Recording Mode

The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)

‡ ‰ Œ

¢

/ ±±±±±

/ ±±±— ±

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//

¢

±

———±

,/ / ///ï// ————¥

1/í/9 ¥ — ± — ±

//

———¥±

¢ [ ] is displayed.

• 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 Scene Mode flash

setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.

• Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.

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C

∫ The available flash range

•

The available flash range is an approximation.

Wide Tel e

[AUTO] in

[Sensitivity]

30 cm (0.98 feet) to 13.5 m (44 feet)

(DMC-FZ200)

1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 13.5 m (44 feet)

¢1

(DMC-FZ62)

1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 7.3 m (24 feet)

¢1

¢1

¢1 When the [ISO Limit Set] (P138) is set to [AUTO].

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

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

‡ (DMC-FZ200)

‰Œ

¢2

to 1/4000

1/60

(DMC-FZ62)

¢2

to 1/2000

1/60

(DMC-FZ200)

¢2

to 1/4000

1

(DMC-FZ62)

¢2

to 1/2000

1

¢2 When [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO]. The shutter speed may vary depending on the [ISO Limit Set]

setting.

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

• In Scene Mode, the shutter speeds will differ from those described above.

Note

•

When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if the subject is too close. If [Highlight] of
the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], regions of white saturation will blink black and white when you play
back or use Auto Review. In this case, we recommend that you adjust [Flash Adjust.] (P145) in the
minus direction and record the pictures again.

• 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.

• Recording a subject from too close, or without sufficient flash will not provide the appropriate level of

exposure, and may result in a picture that is too white 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.

• If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted.

• The flash effect may not be sufficient when shutter speed is fast.

• 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] (P145) is set to [ ] or [ ].

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000-3-3-3-3 +3+3+3+3+3

A

S

000-

3

-

3

B

Compensating the Exposure

Applicable modes:

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

Press the rear dial to set Exposure

1

Compensation to a selected state.

A Exposure Compensation value

8125

2.8 4.0 5.6

-

3

-

3 +3+3+3+3+3

153060

Rotate the rear dial to compensate the

2

SSS

F

exposure.

B Exposure meter

Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed

Compensate the exposure towards
positive.

Compensate the exposure towards

negative.

Note

Set the value to [0] when you do not compensate the exposure.

•

• 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.

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OFF

12 40 60

5

5

Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

Applicable modes:

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

Press [˜].

1

Press 2/1 to select the burst speed and then press

2

[MENU/SET].

• Description of recording conditions suitable for each burst speed is

displayed by pressing [DISP.].

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(DMC-FZ200)

Burst speed

(pictures/second)

/2

/5.5

12

Recording

Features

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

picture.

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

picture.

• The exposure and White Balance are adjusted for each

picture.

• The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed to the

first picture.

Maximum

recordable

pictures

(pictures)

¢1

100

¢2

12

¢3

• The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed to the

40

first picture.

40

• Pictures taken in the Burst Mode will be recorded as a

¢3

single burst picture group.

60 60

• The range that can be recorded will become smaller when

it is set to [ ].

• Still pictures are taken continuously with flash.

¢4

• Settings for focus, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity,

j

flash output are fixed to the first picture.

5

¢1 The number of Burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type

and/or status of the card used.

¢2 If [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ], the maximum recordable pictures is 11.
¢3 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
¢4 This option is available only in Programme AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Shutter

Priority AE mode.

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(DMC-FZ62)

Maximum

Burst speed

(pictures/second)

/2

/5

10

Features

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

picture.

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

picture.

• The exposure and White Balance are adjusted for each

picture.

• The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed to the

first picture.

recordable

pictures

(pictures)

¢1

100

3

• Still pictures are taken continuously with flash.

¢2

¢1 The number of Burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type

and/or status of the card used.

¢2 This option is available only in Programme AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Shutter

Priority AE mode.

• Settings for focus, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity,

j

flash output are fixed to the first picture.

5

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Note

•

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

Aspect ratio (DMC-FZ200) [] (DMC-FZ200) [] []

[4:3] [5M], [3M], [2M], [0.3M] [2.5M], [0.3M] [3M]

[3:2] [4.5M], [2.5M], [0.3M] [3M], [0.3M] [2.5M]

[16:9] [3.5M], [2M], [0.2M] [3.5M], [0.2M] [2M]

[1:1] [3.5M], [2.5M], [0.2M] [2M], [0.2M] [2.5M]

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

(5 pictures in [ ])

• 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.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] (except for [ ]).

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

– When the Self-timer is set to [10s / 3pictures]
– [Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)
– [Panorama Shot]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[HDR]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)

• The zoom cannot be used when recording burst pictures.

• Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat taking

a picture.

• It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures

continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases. For
continuous shooting, use of a high speed memory card is recommended.

(DMC-FZ200)

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

•

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

picture may appear warped.

• When using AF Lock, the camera does not adjust the focus of each picture even if you use the

setting [ ] or [ ].

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

burst speed. Therefore, if you try to take a picture of a subject that is moving fast, it may have
trouble with focusing or it may take time to focus.

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

depending on changes in the brightness of the subject.

(DMC-FZ62)

When using AF Lock, the camera does not adjust the focus of each picture even if you use the

•

setting [ ] or [ ].

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

burst speed. Therefore, if you try to take a picture of a subject that is moving fast, it may have
trouble with focusing or it may take time to focus.

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

changes in the brightness of the subject.

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A

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

Applicable modes:

Press 4 [ë].

1

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

2

Item Description of settings

[10sec.]

[10s / 3pictures]

[2sec.]

[Off] —

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and

3

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 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.

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

Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.

•

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

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Note

•

When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as
an AF Assist Lamp 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.

– Intelligent Auto Mode
– When using Auto Bracket
– When using White Balance Bracket
– During the Burst Mode
– [Panorama Shot] (Scene Mode)

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

– [3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)
– When recording motion pictures

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AUTO

Setting the Light Sensitivity

Applicable modes:

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 3 [].

1

Press 3/4 to select the ISO sensitivity and then

2

press [MENU/SET] to set.

Settings

AUTO

(DMC-FZ200)

100/200/400/800/1600/3200/

¢2

H6400

(DMC-FZ62)

100/200/400/800/1600/3200

Recording location
(recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

Jitter of the subject Increased Less

¢1 When the [ISO Limit Set] of [Rec] menu (P138) is set to anything except [AUTO], it is set

automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set].

(DMC-FZ200)

¢2 Only available when [Extended ISO] (P138) is set.

The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the
brightness.

• Maximum [1600]

The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the
subject and the brightness.

• Maximum [1600]

The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.

• When the [ISO Increments] in [Rec] menu (P138) is set to

[1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will increase.

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

Description of settings

¢1

¢1

[100] [3200]/[6400]

¢2

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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.

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 P78.

• The setting is fixed to [AUTO] in the following cases.

– Creative Control Mode

• The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.

– [Sports]/[Baby1]/[Baby2]/[Pet] (Scene Mode)

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

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

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

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

• The shutter speed is determined by the [Sensitivity] setting as shown in the table below.

(DMC-FZ200)

(When the [ISO Increments] (P138) is set to

AUTO/

[Sensitivity]

[1/3 EV])

100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/
1000/1250/1600

2000/2500/3200

H4000¢/H5000¢/H6400

¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.

¢

The shutter speed changes automatically
according to ISO sensitivity setting.

60 to 1/4000

15 to 1/4000

8 to 1/4000

Shutter speed (Sec.)

(DMC-FZ62)

[Sensitivity]

(When the [ISO Increments] (P138) is set to

[1/3 EV])

AUTO/

100/125/160/200/250/320/400

500/640/800/1000/1250/1600

2000/2500/3200

Shutter speed (Sec.)

The shutter speed changes automatically
according to ISO sensitivity setting.

4 to 1/2000

1 to 1/2000

1/4 to 1/2000

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1

1

Adjusting the White Balance

Applicable modes:

In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

Press 1 ().

1

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

2

Settings Description of settings

[AWB] Automatic adjustment

[V] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky

[Ð] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky

[î] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade

[] When taking pictures with the flash only

[Ñ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights

2

[]/[] When using the preset White Balance

[] When using the preset colour temperature setting

Note

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Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ]/[ ].

• The White Balance might not be adjusted for the subject where the flash does not reach when the

flash is used.

• The White Balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White

Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)

• White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.

– [Scenery]/[Panning]/[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Food]/[Sunset] (Scene

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∫ Auto White Balance

Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a
reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or
there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a
case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].

1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin colour Temperature

Setting the White Balance manually

Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.

1 Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 1.

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2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame

in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press
[MENU/SET].

White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too

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dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate
brightness.

Setting the colour temperature

You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting
conditions. The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colour
temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the colour temperature
decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.

1 Select [ ] and then press 1.
2 Press 3/4 to select the colour temperature and then press

[MENU/SET].

You can set a colour temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].

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G

M

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2

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Finely adjusting the White Balance

You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting
the White Balance.

1 Select White Balance and then press 1.

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Press 1 again if [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to adjust the White Balance and then press

[MENU/SET].

2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH)
3 :G_ (GREEN: GREENISH)
4 :M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)

Note

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If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will change
to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to B (blue), the White Balance icon on the screen
will change to blue.

• If you finely adjust the White Balance to G_ (green) or M` (magenta), [_] (green) or [`] (magenta)

appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen.

• Select the centre point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance.

• The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.

• You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.

• The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The white balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (centre point) in the following

cases.

– When you reset the White Balance in [ ] or [ ]
– When you reset the colour temperature manually in [ ]

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White Balance Bracket

Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the white balance fine
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colours are automatically recorded when the shutter
button is pressed once.

1 Press [DISP.] in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the White

Balance” procedure, and press 3/4/2/1 to set the bracket.
2/1: Horizontal (A to B)
3/4: Vertical (Gi to Mj)

2 Press [MENU/SET].

Note

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[ ] is displayed on the screen when it is set.

• The White Balance Bracket setting is released when this unit is turned off (including Sleep Mode).

• You will only hear the shutter sound once.

• White Balance Bracket does not work when recording motion pictures.

(DMC-FZ200)

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White Balance Bracket cannot be set when the [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ], or [ ].

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Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

Applicable modes:

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.

Set the camera to Auto Focus.

1

AF/AF /MF

(DMC-FZ200)

Set the focus selector switch to [AF].

Select [AF Mode] on the [Rec] menu and then press 1.

2

(DMC-FZ200)

Auto Focus Mode setting screen can also be

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displayed by pressing

2[].

(DMC-FZ62)

1 Press [AF/AF#/MF] to display the

focus setting screen.

2 Press 3/4 to select [AF] and then

press [MENU/SET].

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Press 3/4 to select the Auto Focus Mode and then press [MENU/SET].

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Settings Description of settings

[š] ([Face Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The

[ ] ([AF Tracking])

[ ] ([23-Area])

[Ø] ([1-Area]) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the

¢ [Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.

Note

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It will be fixed to [š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].

• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.
– [Panorama Shot]/[Panning]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Food] (Scene Mode)
– [Soft Focus] (Creative Control Mode)

• It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases.
– [Panorama Shot] (Scene Mode)
– [Sepia]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[High Dynamic]/[Toy Effect]/[Soft Focus] (Creative Control Mode)
– When [Photo Style] is set to [Monochrome]

• Only [š] or [Ø] can be set during Creative Video Mode.

• [AF Mode] is fixed to [Ø] in the following cases.
– [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

(DMC-FZ200)

–

[High Speed Video] (Creative Video Mode)

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focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no
matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)

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Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject.
Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves.
(Dynamic tracking)

Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is
effective when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)

centre of the screen.

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∫ About [š] ([Face Detection])

The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the
faces.

Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when
the camera is focused.

White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away
as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

Note

When [Metering Mode] is set to multiple [C], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit the person’s

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face.

• Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection function may

fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ]
([Ø] while motion pictures are taken).

– When the face is not facing the camera
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– When there is rapid movement
– When the subject is other than a human being
– When the camera is shaking
– When Digital Zoom is used

• If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to something

other than [

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∫ Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])

Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press [AF/AE
LOCK] to lock the subject.

A AF tracking frame

• AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognised, and

exposure and focus will automatically adjust continuously following the
subject’s movement (Dynamic tracking).

• AF tracking is cancelled when [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed again.

Note

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When the AF lock fails, the Tracking AF frame will turn red and then disappear. Redo the AF lock.

• In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø]:
– When the subject is not specified
– When the subject is lost
– When the AF tracking fails

• Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:
– When the subject is too small
– When the recording location is too dark or bright
– When the subject is moving too fast
– When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject
– When jitter is occurring
– When using the zoom

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∫ Changing position and size of the AF area (Only when [Ø] is selected)

If you performing any of the following operations, the screen will switch to the settings menu.

When [Ø] is selected, press [FOCUS].

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• From the menu screen, select [Ø], and press 1.

1 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the AF area.

•

You can set to arbitrary position of the screen. (It cannot be set to
edge of the screen)

• After moving the AF area, press [DISP.] to return it to the centre.

2 Rotate the rear dial to change the size of AF area.

Rear dial right: Enlarge
Rear dial left: Shrink

It can be changed to 4 different sizes.

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3 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Note

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AF area cannot be moved during motion picture recording.

• The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [Ù].

• Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent Auto Mode,

when the Sleep Mode is activated, or when this unit is turned off.

• The AF area may not be displayed as intended at certain zoom magnifications or under low light.

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AF/AF /MF

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

Taking Close-up Pictures

Applicable modes:

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 (0.033 feet) from the lens by
rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62)

Set the focus selector switch to
[AF#].

• In AF Macro Mode, [#] is displayed.

1 Press [AF/AF#/MF] to display the focus

setting screen.

2 Press 3/4 to select [AF Macro] and then

press [MENU/SET].

In AF Macro Mode, [#] is displayed.

•

• Select [AF] to cancel.

Macro Zoom Mode (DMC-FZ62)

Use this setting to get close to the subject and then further enlarge when taking the picture.
You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the
subject for the extreme Wide position [1 cm (0.033 feet)].

1 Press [AF/AF#/MF] to display the focus setting screen.
2 Press 3/4 to select [Macro Zoom] and then press [MENU/SET].

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The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.

• Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital zoom range)

• [ ] is displayed when using Macro Zoom.

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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.

• 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]

(DMC-FZ62)

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It is not possible to set [Macro Zoom] in the following cases.

– Scene Mode
– [Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
– When [ ] in [AF Mode] is set
– When [Conversion] is set

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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus

Applicable modes:

Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the
subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.

Set the Manual Focus.

1

• When shooting in Manual Focus, [MF] is displayed on the screen.

(DMC-FZ200)

Set the focus selector switch to [MF].

Press the rear dial to set [MF] to a selected

2

(DMC-FZ62)

1 Press [AF/AF#/MF] to display the

focus setting screen.

2 Press 3/4 to select [MF] and then

press [MENU/SET].

Select [AF] to cancel.

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state.

• Enabled operation will switch every time the rear dial is

pressed.

Rotate the rear dial to display focus range on the screen.

3

Press 2/1 or rotate the rear dial to focus on

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the subject.

• Using the cursor button is recommended when making

• When you stop operating the focus adjustment, the focus

slight adjustments.

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∫ Focus setting with the side lever

Set the focus selector switch to [MF].

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1 Set the [Side Lever] on the [Setup] menu to [FOCUS].

(P57)

2 Slide the side lever to display focus range on the

screen.

3 Slide the side lever to focus on the subject.

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

Using the cursor button is recommended when making slight

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adjustments.

∫ MF Assist

If [MF Assist] (P62) 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

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

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

– Changing the picture size or aspect.
– Turning the camera off (including Sleep Mode).

(DMC-FZ200)

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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.

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