Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ72 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Contents Preparations Basics Before use............................................... 7 Standard Accessories............................ 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts.... 10 Viewfinder....................................................13 Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button.............14 Rear Dial......................................................14 Attaching the Lens Cap/ Shoulder Strap...................................... 15 Sequence of operations.......................
Contents Using the [Setup] menu....................... 61 [Clock Set]....................................................61 [World Time].................................................61 [Travel Date].................................................61 [Beep]...........................................................61 [Speaker Volume].........................................61 [Cust.Set Mem.]...........................................62 [AF/AE LOCK / Fn1].....................................
Contents Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed [Shutter-Priority] Mode...................... 109 Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode................... 110 Taking pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode..................... 112 [Expressive]................................................ 114 [Retro]........................................................ 114 [Old Days]..................................................
Contents Using the [Rec] menu......................... 142 [Photo Style]...............................................142 [Aspect Ratio].............................................143 [Picture Size]..............................................143 [Quality]......................................................144 [ISO Limit Set]............................................145 [ISO Increments]........................................145 [Face Recog.].............................................
Contents Connecting with other devices Others Viewing on TV screen........................ 183 VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)......185 Viewing 3D still pictures.............................187 Optional accessories......................... 202 Conversion Lens (optional)........................202 Protector/Filter (optional)............................204 External Flash (optional)............................205 AC adaptor (optional)/ DC coupler (optional).................................
Preparations Before use ■■Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
Preparations Before use ■■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.
Preparations Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ●●The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. ●●A lens hood is not supplied with this unit. ●●SILKYPIX Developer Studio is not provided on the supplied CD-ROM. Download this software from the website and install it on your computer to use.
Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 1 Self-timer indicator (→86) / AF Assist Lamp (→151) 4 Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when the Auto Focus is operated in dark locations. 2 Flash (→78) Press [ ] to open the flash. 3 Lens barrel 4 Lens (→7, 223) 5 6 7 5 Tripod mount (→223) Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw. Doing so may damage this unit. 8 6 Card/Battery door (→21, 207) Open this door to insert and remove a card or battery.
Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 21 17 11 20 19 18 11 Shoulder strap eyelet (→16) 12 Speaker (→61) Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 13 Stereo microphone (→28, 45) 14 Motion picture button (→45) Record motion pictures. 15 Shutter button (→30) 16 Zoom lever (→75) Use the lever to zoom in and enlarge a distant subject.
Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 33 23 LCD monitor (→63, 208) 24 [ ] (Flash open) button (→78) 25 Diopter adjustment dial (→13) Turn the dial to adjust the focus in the viewfinder. 26 Viewfinder ([LVF]) (→13) In this manual, “viewfinder” is used to indicate the LVF. 27 [LVF] button (→13) Use this to switch display between viewfinder and LCD monitor. 28 [AF/AE LOCK (Fn1)] button Use to lock the exposure and focus (→105).
Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts Viewfinder ■■Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ([LVF]) Press [LVF] button You can switch between LCD monitor display and Viewfinder display. ••For each of recording mode and playback mode, whether pictures were displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder are memorised. It is possible to selectively use the viewfinder for recording pictures and the LCD monitor for playing back pictures. (Setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button [MENU/SET] button Mainly used to display menu screens or to set menu items. (→57) Cursor button This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→57) You can perform the following operations while recording. [ISO] button Displays the setting screen for ISO Sensitivity. (→88) [WB] button Displays the White Balance setting screen.
Preparations Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Cap When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the hole on the camera Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the same string through the hole on the lens cap ••Pass the lens cap through the loop of the string and tighten it. Attach the lens cap Pinch here to attach or detach the cap. ●●Do not hang or swing around this unit.
Preparations Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the shoulder strap eyelet ••Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” Logo is on the outside. Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper and fasten the shoulder strap Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.066 feet) or more.
Preparations Charging battery Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) ■■About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately provided 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.
Preparations Charging battery ■■Notes on charging time Charging time Approx. 155 min ••The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time. ●●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
Preparations Charging battery Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time 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 [Monitor Luminance]. ••When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
Preparations Charging battery ■■Recording motion pictures (When using LCD monitor) [Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Available recording time Actual available recording time* [AVCHD] [MP4] [FSH] [SH] [FHD] Approx. 160 min Approx. 180 min Approx. 160 min Approx. 80 min Approx. 90 min Approx. 80 min * The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom. ●●Recording conditions ••Temperature 23 °C (73.
Preparations 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 to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Battery: Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way and then check that it is locked by lever. ••Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery. Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
Preparations Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ●●Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.) ●●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●●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.
Preparations About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit: When a card has not been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played back. When a card has been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back. When using the built-in memory (access indication*) When using the card (access indication*) * The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Preparations About the Built-in Memory/the Card ●●While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
Preparations About the Built-in Memory/the Card ■■Recording time capacity (motion pictures) ([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.) When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD] [Rec Quality] 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB [FSH] [SH] 15m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s When [Rec Format] is [MP4] [Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB [FHD] — 12m00s 3h23m00s 6h51m00s [HD] — 23m00s 6h28m00s 13h05m00s [VGA] 5m00s 52m00s 14h14m00s 28h48m00s ••The time displayed in the table is the total time.
Preparations Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. ••Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. Turn the camera on ••The power lamp lights when you turn this unit on. ••If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] ••The [Please set the clock] message appears.
Preparations Setting the clock ●●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] or [Text Stamp]. ●●If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. To change time setting When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu. ••Clock settings will be saved for approx.
Preparations 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. AF Assist Lamp ••Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone, speaker or lens etc. ••Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. (→11) ••Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
Basics Sequence of operations Turn the camera on ••The power lamp lights when you turn this unit on. 1 Set to the desired recording mode Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the → desired mode. ■■Basic 2 [Program AE] Mode Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. (→32) [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→36) ■■Advanced [Aperture-Priority] Mode Determine aperture, then record pictures.
Basics Sequence of operations Use the zoom lever to adjust the range of the picture to be taken (→75) 3 Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) Aim the camera and shoot ■■Taking still pictures Focus display Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press the shutter button fully to take the picture 4 Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ■■Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start record
Basics Sequence of operations Play back pictures Press the Playback button 5 Press to select a picture to be displayed ■■Viewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press .
Basics Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.
Basics Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode Programme Shift The function for maintaining the same exposure (brightness) while changing the shutter speed and aperture value combination is called “Programme Shift”. You can use “Programme Shift” to take pictures by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture value even in [Program AE] Mode. Press the shutter button halfway ••The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the screen.
Basics Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode ■■Example of Programme Shift 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 (Ev)* (Aperture value) 2.0 15 2.8 16 4.0 17 5.6 18 8.0 19 11 20 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/250 1/1000 1/4000 (Shutter speed) 1/125 1/500 1/2000 Programme Shift amount Programme Shift diagram Programme Shift limit * EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure.
Basics How to adjust focus When [AF Mode] is set to [ ] (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the centre of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the centre, follow the steps below.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the camera optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Defocusing the background You can also use [Intelligent Auto] Mode to adjust background defocusing easily, as with in [Aperture-Priority] mode. Press the rear dial ••The adjustment screen is displayed. Rotate the rear dial to adjust the background defocusing condition ••[AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment. ••You can also make adjustments with . ••To return to automatic adjustment → Press [ ( Q.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode About flash Open the flash to use the built-in flash. (→78) ●●Set to [ ●●When [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] depending on the subject and brightness. ] or [ ] is displayed, the [Red-Eye Removal] function is activated to automatically detect red-eye and correct the picture data. ●●When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the shutter speed is reduced. About [Intelligent Auto] setting items Following menus can be set.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Motion Deblur] [Motion Deblur] automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the movements of the subject to minimise the blur of the subject. It is preset to [ON] with this unit. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) ●●When [Motion Deblur] is set to [ON], and the shutter button is pressed halfway, [ ] appears on the screen.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [iHDR] When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation. It is preset to [ON] with this unit. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) ●●This function is automatically activated only when [ ] (→37) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode AF Tracking In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, you can select [AF Tracking] in [AF Mode] in a single operation. When [AF Tracking] mode is used, the camera can continuously focus on a subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving. Press [FOCUS] to set [AF Tracking] ••To cancel AF Tracking → Press [FOCUS] again.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode When [Intelligent Auto Plus] (iA+) mode is selected, you can easily adjust the brightness and colouring, in addition to the background defocusing, without compromising the userfriendly operation of the [Intelligent Auto] Mode. ■■Switching to [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode Use the [Intelligent Auto] menu to switch the mode.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ■■Adjusting brightness, colouring, and background defocusing Press the rear dial ••The adjustment screen is displayed. Press to select an item to adjust Adjusts brightness. Adjusts background defocusing. Adjusts colouring. ••[AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment.
Basics Recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). Press the motion picture button to start recording Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures. Recording state indicator [Rec Format] (→157)/ [Rec Quality] (→158) ●●It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures. ●●Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. ●●You can also use zoom while recording motion pictures.
Basics Recording motion pictures ■■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 motion pictures on a high-resolution TV or for saving them to a disc. MP4: This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading videos to WEB services.
Basics Recording motion pictures ●●We recommend using a tripod and self-timer when you record motion pictures using high zoom magnification. ●●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.
Basics Recording motion pictures Recording still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording Still pictures can be taken while a motion picture is being recorded. [Aspect Ratio] 16:9 [Still Picture Size] 3.5M Number of recordable pictures 1 ••The picture quality may be different to [3.5M] (16:9) of standard pictures.
Basics Viewing your pictures ([Normal Play]) When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Press the Playback button Press to select a picture to be displayed ••When you press and hold the button, the pictures are displayed one after another. ••You can also rotate the rear dial to select a picture.
Basics Viewing your pictures ([Normal Play]) Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Move the zoom lever toward T side Current zoom position ••Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.) ••To reduce zoom → Move the zoom lever toward W side ••Move zoom position → Press ●●Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback or panorama picture playback.
Basics Viewing your pictures ([Normal Play]) Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” Move the zoom lever toward W side Picture no./Total no. ••Move the zoom lever toward the W side and you can switch the display methods in the following order: 1-picture screen (full-screen) → 12-picture screen → 30-picture screen → Calendar screen. (Move the lever to the T side to return.
Basics Viewing your pictures ([Normal Play]) Viewing pictures by their recording date [Calendar] Move the zoom lever toward W side several times ••If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed. Press ••Press [ to select recording date and press [MENU/SET] ( Q.MENU)] button to return to the calendar screen. ●●The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed.
Basics Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Playback now starts. (After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen.
Basics Viewing motion pictures Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback Press [MENU/SET] ••A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed. ••Still pictures are saved with [Aspect Ratio] setting of 16:9 and [Picture Size] at 2M*. * In the following cases, saved pictures become 4:3, 0.3M.
Basics Deleting pictures Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) However, pictures will not be deleted in the following cases. ••Protected pictures ••Card switch is in “LOCK” position. ••Pictures not of DCF standard (→49) Press [ ( Q.MENU)] button to delete displayed picture ••A confirmation screen is displayed. When you select [Yes], the selected picture is deleted.
Basics Deleting pictures To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures Press [ ( Q.MENU)] button while viewing a picture Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] ●●[Delete Multi] Press to select picture and press [DISP.] button Picture selected ••To cancel → Press [DISP.] button again. ••To execute → Press [MENU/SET]. ••You can select [All Delete Except Favorite] in [Delete All] if there are pictures that have been set as [Favorite] (→178).
Basics 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.
Basics Setting the menu Press or rotate the rear dial to select the menu item Menu items Pages (The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever.) Press or the rear dial Press or rotate the rear dial to select the settings Selected setting Setting items that can be selected Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu ••You can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway. ■■To return to the previous screen Press [ ( Q.
Basics Setting the menu ■■Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu Press Menu type Item Press or rotate the rear dial to select the [Setup] menu icon [ ] Selected menu type Press or the rear dial ●●The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen display or some parts of the screen display are omitted.
Basics Setting the menu Using Quick menu In recording mode, you can quickly change the main settings of a still picture or a motion picture. ••The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode. Press [ ( Press Q.MENU)] button or rotate the rear dial to select the menu item Menu items Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set Press or rotate the rear dial to select the settings Settings Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set Press [ ( Q.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Clock Set] Set time, date, and display format. (→26) [World Time] Set the local time at travel destination. (→141) [Travel Date] Record the number of days elapsed in your travels. (→140) [Beep] Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Cust.Set Mem.] Register the current camera settings. (→134) [AF/AE LOCK / Fn1] The operation of the [AF/AE LOCK (Fn1)] button can be switched either to the AF/AE Lock function or to the Fn (function) operation to call up the registered function. ■■Settings [AF/AE LOCK] Switches the button to the AF/AE Lock function. [Fn1] Switches the button to the Fn (function) operation. ●●At the time of purchase, AF/AE Lock is selected.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] Brightness, colour, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor/viewfinder is adjusted. ■■Settings [Brightness] Adjust the brightness. [Contrast · Saturation] Adjust the contrast or clarity of colours. [Red Tint] Adjust the red tint. [Blue Tint] Adjust the blue tint.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [LVF Disp.Style] Set the Live View Finder display. (→74) ■■Settings : Live View Finder style display layout : LCD monitor style display layout [Monitor Disp. Style] Set the display of the LCD monitor. (→74) ■■Settings : Live View Finder style display layout : LCD monitor style display layout [Guide Line] Display the guide lines used as a reference for picture composition.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Histogram] Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture. A peak in the centre represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction, etc.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Video Rec Area] Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording. ■■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●●Recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a guideline. ●●Recording area display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the picture size setting. ●●For [Intelligent Auto] Mode, the setting is fixed to [OFF]. [Remaining Disp.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Expo.Meter] You can set whether to display the exposure meter when operations such as shutter speed and aperture value adjustments or Exposure Compensation are performed. ■■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] Exposure meter ●●If the exposure meter is not displayed, press the [DISP.] button to switch the display of the LCD monitor/viewfinder. ●●The exposure meter will turn off if no operation is performed for approximately 4 seconds.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [MF Assist] Set whether to enlarge the focus point when Manual Focus is used to adjust focus. (→104) [Economy] Turn off the camera or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimise battery consumption. ●●[Sleep Mode] The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. ••To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the power again.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Play on Monitor] Pictures are automatically played back on the LCD monitor after switching from recording mode to playback mode. ■■Settings [ON] Pictures are played back on the LCD monitor. [OFF] Pictures are played back on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor depending on which one was used to play back pictures previously. [Auto Review] Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Reset] Reset to the default settings. ●●[Reset Rec. settings?] ●●[Reset setup parameters?] ●●Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset. ●●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. ●●Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Output] Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or other device. ●●[Video Out] ■■Settings [NTSC] Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL] Video output is set to PAL system. ●●[TV Aspect] (This setting performs when an AV cable (optional) is connected.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. ■■Settings Rotate pictures on a TV and the LCD monitor/viewfinder so that they are displayed vertically. ([On]) ([External Only]) Pictures are displayed vertically by rotating when played back on TV. [OFF] — ●●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.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Format] Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting the built-in memory or card. When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the content of the card/built-in memory carefully before formatting. ●●To format the built-in memory, remove the card. (Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.
Application (Record) Switching the display of recording information, etc. When you want to check a subject, you can turn off the recording information (such as icons for various settings). Press [DISP.] button to change display ••When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not activated. ••You can select between [ ] (viewfinder style) and [ ] (LCD monitor style) for each of the Viewfinder and the LCD monitor display screen using [LVF Disp.Style] and [Monitor Disp. Style] in the [Setup] menu.
Application (Record) Using Zoom The zoom lens of this unit allows you to change the focal length from wide-angle, which allows you to record a majestic landscape, to telephoto zoom, which allows you to enlarge a small distant subject. You can also increase the zoom ratio further by changing the setting.
Application (Record) Using Zoom Enlarging a subject further The zoom lens of this unit can zoom in up to 60x (optical zoom). If you use the following functions, you can enlarge the subject even further. ■■Extra optical zoom Zooming in up to 135x is possible when pictures with [ ] have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu (→143). EZ is short for “Extra optical zoom”.
Application (Record) Using Zoom ■■[Digital Zoom] Zoom 5x further than Optical/Extra optical zoom. Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. (→149) ●●Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes: ••[Intelligent Auto] Mode ••Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [High Sens.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with the built-in flash You can use the built-in flash to take pictures in dark locations or light up a subject to adjust the contrast of an entire picture when the background is bright. Press [ ] to open the flash ■■Closing the built-in flash When you do not want to use the flash or after using the flash, press down to retract the flash until it clicks. ••Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with the built-in flash Changing the setting of the flash Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with the built-in flash ●●You can adjust the intensity of the flash using [Flash Adjust.] in the [Rec] menu. (→153) ●●You can use [Flash Synchro] in the [Rec] menu to set whether the first curtain sync or the second curtain sync will be used. (→152) ●●The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera during preliminary flash, and so on.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with the built-in flash ■■Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ○∗1 – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ – ○ – ○ – – – ○ ○ ○ – ○ – ○ ∗1 Set to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] depending on the subject and brightness. ••The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures or in the [ [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] Scene Modes.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. Press the rear dial to set Exposure Compensation to a selected state Exposure Compensation Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure Exposure meter Exposure Compensation value (+3 - –3) ••If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+” direction. ••If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure to the “-” direction.
Application (Record) Burst function A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully. Press [ ] Press to select the burst speed and then press [MENU/SET] (→84) ••Description of recording conditions suitable for each setting is displayed by pressing [DISP.] button.
Application (Record) Burst function ■■Settings Speed Description No. of pictures∗1 Approx. 2 pictures/sec. •• When [ ] or [ ] is set, the focus is fixed to the first picture. ] or [ ] is set, the focus is adjusted for •• When [ each picture. •• The exposure and White Balance are adjusted for each picture. •• The burst speed may be reduced under certain recording conditions. 100 Setting Approx. 5 pictures/sec. Approx. 9 pictures/sec.
Application (Record) Burst function ●●Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent pictures may be recorded brighter or darker when using the burst function at the [ ] setting. ●●Burst speed may be reduced if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations. ●●[Auto Bracket] or [WB Bracket] is released. ●●The flash is set to [ ]. (Except [ ]) ●●Settings will be stored even if the camera is turned off. ●●When [Self Timer] is set, 3 pictures are taken.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with self-timer We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for preventing jitter when pressing the shutter button or the motion picture button, by setting the self-timer. Press [ ] ( ) Press to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] Item Description of settings [10sec.] Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. [10s / 3pictures] After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds intervals after shutter is pressed.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with self-timer ●●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. ●●Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 2 seconds when [10s / 3pictures] is selected.
Application (Record) Setting the Light Sensitivity This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Press [ISO] ( ) Press to select [Sensitivity] and press [MENU/SET] Settings [AUTO] Description of settings The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness.
Application (Record) Setting the Light Sensitivity ■■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.
Application (Record) Setting colouring (White Balance) 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.
Application (Record) Setting colouring (White Balance) ■■[AWB] operational range: 10000K 9000K Blue sky 8000K 7000K 6000K 5000K 4000K 3000K 2000K Cloudy sky (rain) Shade Sunlight White fluorescent lighting Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight K=Kelvin Colour Temperature Setting the White Balance manually Take a picture of a white object under the target light source to adjust colours.
Application (Record) Setting colouring (White Balance) Setting the White Balance using colour temperature You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. Press [WB] ( ) Press to select [ ] and then press Press to select the colour temperature value and press [MENU/SET] ••You can set the colour temperature from 2,500 K to 10,000 K.
Application (Record) Setting colouring (White Balance) ●●When you perform fine adjustments of the White Balance toward the A (amber) or B (blue) side, the colour of the White Balance icon displayed on the screen will change to the fine-tuned colour. ●●When you perform fine adjustments of the White Balance toward the G+ (green) or M- (magenta) side, [+] (green) or [-] (magenta) will be displayed in the White Balance icon on the screen.
Application (Record) Setting colouring (White Balance) ●●When [WB Bracket] is set, [BKT] appears on the White Balance icon. ●●The position of the bracket cannot exceed the edge (limit value) of the White Balance fine adjustments. ●●When White Balance fine adjustments are performed after the bracket is set, the bracket is used to take pictures with the changed adjustment value as the centre value. ●●When the camera is turned off, the White Balance Bracket setting is cancelled.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus When Auto Focus is enabled, press the shutter button halfway to focus. Focusing methods differ depending on recording mode and [AF Mode] setting. Press [AF/AF /MF] Press to select [AF] and press [MENU/SET] ■■Switching [AF Mode] Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Taking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly. AF area 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 area are also focused.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (AF Tracking) Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK (Fn1)] to lock the subject AF Tracking frame When the subject is recognised, the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus. If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes. ••To release AF Tracking → Press [AF/AE LOCK (Fn1)].
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Subject not centred in picture (23-area-focusing) Focuses on the subject in the wide range area (up to 23-area-focusing) on the recording screen. ●●Focus is fixed to [ ] (1-area-focusing) during motion picture recording. ●●Cannot set to [ ] (23-area-focusing) in the following cases.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■■Changing the position and size of the AF area When [AF Mode] is set to [ ] (1-area-focusing), you can change the position or size of the AF area at the centre. If you performing any of the following operations, the screen will switch to the settings menu. ••When [ ] is selected, press [FOCUS]. ••From the menu screen, select [ ], and press .
Application (Record) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 1 cm (0.033 feet) for max. Wide). Press [AF/AF /MF] Press to select [AF Macro] ( ) and press [MENU/SET] display ●●It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus. ●●Using a tripod and [Self Timer] is recommended.
Application (Record) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) Focus range When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and [Focus] setting. ■■Shortest recording distance The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position. Zoom [Focus] [AF Macro] ( [MF] [AF] ) [Macro Zoom] ( Max. W 30 cm (0.
Application (Record) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) [Macro Zoom] To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] ( subject to appear even larger than when using [AF Macro] ( ). ) enables the Press [AF/AF /MF] Press to select [Macro Zoom] ( ) and press [MENU/SET] Adjust the magnification with the zoom lever ••The zoom position is fixed at the Wide end. Focus range is 1 cm (0.033 feet) Return .
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus. Press [AF/AF /MF] Press to select [MF] and press [MENU/SET] display Press the rear dial to set [MF] to a selected state ••Enabled operation will switch every time the rear dial is pressed.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Manual Focus ■■MF assist When [MF Assist] in the [Setup] menu is [ON] and you perform the Manual Focus operation, an enlarged display appears. ••Shortly after you stop operating Manual Focus, the display switches to normal.
Application (Record) Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure [AF/AE LOCK] The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock).
Application (Record) Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure [AF/AE LOCK] ■■AF/AE Lock switching By using [AF/AE Lock] in the recording menu, you can set whether to lock focus and/or exposure. [AF] Only the focus is locked. •• [AFL] is displayed when the subject comes into focus. [AE] Only the exposure is locked. •• [AEL], aperture value, and shutter speed are displayed when the exposure is adjusted. [AF/AE] Both focus and exposure are locked.
Application (Record) Using the function button You can assign the recording function, etc. to the function buttons. Press the buttons to instantly access assigned functions. * * To use as the function button, set [AF/AE LOCK / Fn1] in the [Setup] menu to [Fn1].
Application (Record) Taking pictures by setting the aperture value [Aperture-Priority] Mode When recording, you can control the aperture value to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Set mode dial to [ ] Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value About the exposure meter ••Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red.
Application (Record) Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed [Shutter-Priority] Mode When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed. Set mode dial to [ ] Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed About the exposure meter Set shutter speed Aperture value (Automatic adjustment) ••Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red.
Application (Record) Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode You can use this recording mode to set the desired shutter speed and aperture value when you want to take pictures using the same exposure (same combination of shutter speed and aperture value) or when you cannot obtain pictures at the desired brightness even after compensating the exposure. Set mode dial to [ ] ••Manual exposure assist is displayed.
Application (Record) Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode ■■Manual exposure assist (estimate) Shows pictures with standard brightness. Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value. Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, either use a slower shutter speed or reduce aperture value.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor. Set mode dial to [ ] Press to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET] Preview screen ••If you press the [DISP.] button, an explanation of the effect appears. ••When you select [ ] by rotating the mode dial, the menu appears automatically.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode ■■Adjusting the brightness, background defocusing condition, setting conditions of a selected effect, etc. Press the rear dial ••The adjustment screen is displayed. Press to select an item to adjust Adjusts the brightness. Adjusts background defocusing. Adjusts the setting conditions of the selected effect, etc. (The settings to be adjusted vary depending on the selected effect.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112) [Expressive] This picture effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances the colour.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112) [High Key] This picture effect creates a brighter and lighter toned appearance for the entire picture.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112) [Dynamic Monochrome] This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture with a higher contrast and more dramatic atmosphere.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112) [Cross Process] This picture effect creates a unique atmosphere with surprising colours.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112) [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112) [Soft Focus] This picture effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally blurring the entire picture.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112) [One Point Color] This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture by retaining the colour you selected only, and adds memorable emphasis to it.
Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode You can easily record a panorama picture by panning the camera towards the direction you want to record, and automatically combining the burst of pictures taken during that time. Set mode dial to [ ] ••The recording direction is set as “left → right” and the picture effect is set to [No Effect] at the time of purchase.
Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode Setting the recording direction and picture effect You can change the recording direction, or add picture effect same as in [Creative Control] mode to take panorama pictures. Press (in [Panorama Shot] Mode) Press to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET] Press to select the picture effect and press [MENU/SET] ••Use the same operations as in [Creative Control] Mode to add picture effects.
Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode ●●The zoom position is fixed to the W end. ●●[Stabilizer] does not work. ●●The focus, exposure and White Balance are all fixed to optimal values for the first picture.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes. Set mode dial to [ Press [MENU/SET] ] to select the Scene Mode and then press ••If you press the [DISP.] button, an explanation of the scene mode appears. ••When you select [ ] by rotating the mode dial, the menu appears automatically.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→124) [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. ■■Tips ••The more the zoom is drawn towards T side and a distant background is selected, the greater the effect will be. [Soft Skin] Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards).
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→124) [Panning] When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner or car, the background becomes a blur and the subject stays focused. This effect is called “panning”. This mode allows you to obtain this effect easier. Press to select shutter speed setting, and then press [MENU/SET] ■■Settings [Auto] The shutter speed is set automatically.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→124) [Night Portrait] Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. ■■Tips ••Use flash. ••Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture. ••Tripod, self-timer recommended. ●●Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. ●●After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the signal. This is not a malfunction.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→124) [Handheld Night Shot] Takes clear still pictures of night scenes with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of still pictures. ■■Tips ••After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation. ••Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away. ●●Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places or take pictures of moving subjects.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→124) [Baby] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. ■■To record age and name [Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately. Press to select [Age] or [Name] and then press Press to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET] Set the birthday and name Age: Press to set birthday, and press [MENU/SET].
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→124) [High Sens.] Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Press to select the aspect ratio and the picture size and press [MENU/SET] ■■Settings: 3M/ 2.5 M / 2M/ 2.5 M [Starry Sky] Records starry skies and dark subjects. Press to select shutter speed, and then press [MENU/SET] ■■Settings: [15 sec.] / [30 sec.] / [60 sec.] ■■Tips ••Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→124) [3D Photo Mode] Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will play back in 2D). For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture (→187). ••3D still pictures are recorded in MPO format (3D).
Application (Record) Recording motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures. Switching the [Creative Video] setting allows you to use settings such as those when mode dial is switched to [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ]. Set mode dial to [ Press ] to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] ••When you select [ ] by rotating the mode dial, the menu appears automatically.
Application (Record) Recording motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] ●●About aperture value To record motion pictures with a sharp focus on both subject and background, set the aperture value to a higher number. To record motion pictures with a defocused background, set a lower number. ●●About the shutter speed To record a sharp motion picture of a fast-moving subject, set a faster shutter speed.
Application (Record) Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to [ ] allows you to switch quickly to those settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered. Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the [Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] menu, [Setup] menu, etc. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) Select [Cust.Set Mem.
Application (Record) Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode [Custom] Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to [ ]. Set mode dial to [ Press ] ([Custom] mode) to select custom set and press [MENU/SET] The camera switches to the recording mode and settings of the selected custom set.
Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically. ■■How the Face Recognition function works During recording (When [AF Mode] is [ ] (Face Detection)) ••The camera recognises a registered face and adjusts focus and exposure. ••When registered faces that have set names are recognised, the names are displayed (up to 3 people).
Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birthdate. You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration). Select [Face Recog.
Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] ■■Recording tips when registering face pictures ••Make sure the subject’s eyes are open and mouth closed; have the subject face the camera directly, and make sure the outline of the face, the eyes and eyebrows are not hidden by hair. ••Make sure there are no heavy shadows on the face. (During registration, the flash is not used.
Application (Record) Entering Text Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc. Press to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed Text is inserted at the cursor position. ••To change the character type → Select , and press [MENU/SET].
Application (Record) Useful features for travel [Travel Date] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded.
Application (Record) Useful features for travel [World Time] Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu (→57) Press to select [Home] or [Destination] and then press [MENU/SET] ••Set [Home] first thing after purchasing. [Destination] can be set after setting up [Home].
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu You can perform settings such as Aspect Ratio and Picture Size. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Photo Style] You can adjust the colours and picture quality according to the concept of the picture that you want to create. ■■Settings [Standard] This is the standard setting. [Vivid] Brilliant effect with high saturation and contrast. [Natural] Soft effect with low contrast.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Aspect Ratio] Set the aspect ratio of still pictures. ■■Settings: / / / ●●Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. (→218) ●●Cannot be set in the following case. ••[3D Photo Mode] ([Scene Mode]) [Picture Size] The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Quality] Set quality of picture. ■■Settings [Fine] [Standard] [RAW+Fine] Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG file format. Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard picture quality. [RAW+Standard] Saves pictures in JPEG file format in addition to the RAW file format.*1 [RAW] Saves pictures in the RAW file format.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [ISO Limit Set] You can set the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. ■■Settings: [AUTO] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] ●●This function is disabled during motion picture recording. (Except [Creative Video Mode]) ●●Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Video Mode.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Face Recog.] For details (→136). [AF Mode] For details (→95). [AF Style] Select how the focus is adjusted when taking a still picture. You can set whether or not to lock the focus on a moving subject. ■■Settings Settings The movement of the subject and the scene (recommended) Description of settings [AFS] Subject is still (Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Quick AF] As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity. ■■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●●The battery will be consumed faster than usual. ●●Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Metering Mode] Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. ■■Settings [Metering Mode] [Multi Metering] [Center Weighted] [Spot] Brightness measurement position Conditions Whole screen Normal usage (produces balanced pictures) Centre and surrounding area Subject in centre Centre and close surrounding area Great difference between brightness of subject and background (e.g.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Min. Shtr Speed] Sets the minimum value for the shutter speed. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Stabilizer] Automatically detects and prevents jitter. ■■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ■■Active Mode When recording motion pictures, “Active Mode” (stabiliser for motion pictures) will automatically function. This decreases the jitter of the image when recording motion pictures while walking, etc. ●●In “Active Mode”, stronger effect of the correction can be achieved at the wide end.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [AF Assist Lamp] Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. ••The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet). ■■Settings [ON] Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ([ [OFF] Lamp is not illuminated. (taking pictures of animals in the dark, etc.) ] appears) ●●Do not block the lamp with your fingers or look at it from close range.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Flash Synchro] You can set the timing for firing the flash depending on the picture that you want to create. ■■Settings: [1ST] / [2ND] Flash firing timing chart [1ST] is set Elapsed time The picture is taken (shutter is open). [2ND] is set ●●Normally, set to [1ST]. ●●If you set to [2ND], [2nd] will be displayed in the flash icon on the screen.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Flash Adjust.] You can adjust the intensity of the flash when you take a picture of a small subject, or when the flash reflectance is extremely high or low. ■■Settings: -2 EV to +2 EV (unit: 1/3 EV) When you do not want to adjust the intensity of the flash, select [0 EV]. ●●When the intensity of the flash is adjusted, [+] or [-] is displayed on the flash icon.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Color Mode] For details (→39). [Motion Deblur] For details (→40). [iHandheld Nite Shot] For details (→40). [iHDR] For details (→41). [Conversion] With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take close-up pictures of smaller subjects. ■■Settings When you attach the tele conversion lens. When you attach the close-up lens.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Auto Bracket] Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard. Press to set the compensation range of the exposure and then press [MENU/SET] ••When Auto Bracket is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Date Stamp] Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■■Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ●●Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapped.) ●●Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ●●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases.
Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu You can select the recording mode and picture quality and other settings. ●●In Creative Video Mode, the settable [Rec] menu will be displayed in the [Motion Picture] menu. ●●The [Motion Picture] menu is not displayed in the following cases. ••[3D Photo Mode] ([Scene Mode]) ••[Panorama Shot] Mode ••[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] ([Creative Control] Mode) ••For the setting procedures of the menu.
Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Rec Quality] Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded. ■■Settings [AVCHD] in [Rec Format] Item Picture size fps* Bit rate [FSH] 1920×1080 50i Approx. 17 Mbps [SH] 1280×720 50p Approx. 17 Mbps * The sensor output rate is 25 fps. [MP4] in [Rec Format] Item Picture size fps Bit rate [FHD] 1920×1080 25p Approx. 20 Mbps [HD] 1280×720 25p Approx.
Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Continuous AF] Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording. ■■Settings [ON] [OFF]: Fix focus position at the start of motion picture recording. ●●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following case.
Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Zoom Mic] Coupled to the zoom operation, it will clearly record far sounds with tele, and surrounding sounds with wide. ■■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●●When set to [ON] and performing zoom, the operation sound may be recorded enhanced in accordance with the surrounding sounds. Also, audio recording level will be lower compared to when [OFF].
Application (View) Changing the picture information display, etc. You can disable the display of picture information (file number, etc.) and recording information (settings used for recording, etc.) when a picture is played back. Press [DISP.] button to change display Has picture information (recording date and time, etc.) Has recording information*1 ([Flash], [Sensitivity] etc.) No display*2 *1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], Histogram will be displayed.
Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. To change the Playback Mode, refer to and perform the following steps. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode Press Press to select the Playback Mode and press [MENU/SET] [2D/3D Settings] Switches the output format between 2D and 3D pictures. (Only available during HDMI output.) (→187) [Normal Play] Plays back all pictures.
Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Slide Show] Automatically play pictures in order. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Press to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] [All] Play all. [Picture Only] Plays back still pictures. [Video Only] Plays back motion pictures. [3D Play] Plays back 3D still pictures recorded using [3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode only.
Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ■■Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. [Effect] (Select music and effects according to picture atmosphere) [AUTO] (only available with [Category Selection] setting) / [NATURAL] / [SLOW] / [SWING] / [URBAN] / [OFF]∗1 [Duration]∗2 [Setup] [1 SEC.] / [2 SEC.] / [3 SEC.] / [5 SEC.
Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Filtering Play] You can select and display pictures that you want to play back, for example, pictures in any category or your favourite pictures. Press to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] [Picture Only] Play back still pictures. [Video Only] Play back motion pictures. [3D Play] Play back only pictures that were recorded using [3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode.
Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Calendar] Select the date from the calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day.
Application (View) Retouching pictures [Auto Retouch] You can adjust the colour and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance. ••New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.
Application (View) Retouching pictures [Creative Retouch] You can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply. ••New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Creative Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.
Application (View) Retouching pictures Setting Effect [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. [Soft Focus] This picture effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally blurring the entire picture. [Star Filter] This picture effect creates a picture with the light from the light source that shines in the shape of a cross, creating a gorgeous atmosphere.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu You can specify picture protection, resising, print settings, and other settings for pictures you have taken. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) ••The setting methods vary depending on the menu item. ●●In the following cases, new pictures are created after they have been edited. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, Travel Date or title onto the recorded pictures. Press to select [Single] or [Multi] and then press [MENU/SET] Select a still picture ●●[Single] Press to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] ●●[Multi] (up to 50 pictures) Press to select a still picture and press [DISP.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ■■Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [Name] [W/O TIME]: Stamp recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamp recording date and time : Stamp name registered in Face Recognition : Stamp name registered in [Baby] or [Pet] [Location] Stamp location registered in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date] [Travel Date] Stamp Travel Date set in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date] [Title] Stamp text registered in [Title Edit] ••Items set to [OFF] are not stamped.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Video Divide] A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when travelling.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Resize] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ■■[Multi] Press to select [Multi] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the size, and then press [MENU/SET] Press (up to 50 pictures) to select a still picture and press [DISP.] button Number of pixels before/after resising Resise setting •• To cancel → Press [DISP.] button again. •• To execute → Press [MENU/SET]. ••Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed. ●●Picture quality is reduced after resising.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Press to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Expand Change position ••Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed. ●●Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are cropped. ●●Picture quality is reduced after cropping.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Leveling] Slight slanting in the still picture can be corrected. Press to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Press to adjust the skewed angle of view and then press [MENU/SET] ••Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Favorite] By labelling your favourite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favourite pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favourites. Up to 999 pictures can be set as favourites.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Print Set] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers. (Ask at the shop to check for compatibility.) When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (→182) and then set the print setting.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Press to select [Single] or [Multi] and then press [MENU/SET] Press ●●[Single] to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ●●[Multi] Picture protected Picture protected ••To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. ■■To clear all Select [Cancel] in step and select [Yes].
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Press to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET] Press to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] Press to select the person and then press [MENU/SET] ••People whose Face Recognition information has not been registered cannot be selected.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→57) [Copy] You can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. Press to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET] : Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card. : Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memory. (When [ Press ] is selected) to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] ••Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the HDMI mini cable or AV cable (optional). ●●Also consult TV operating manual. Preparation: ••Set [TV Aspect] to connect your camera to a TV using the AV cable (optional) (→71). ••Turn off both camera and TV. Connect camera to TV (→184) Turn on TV ●●Set to auxiliary input.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ■■To connect with an HDMI mini cable An HDMI mini cable can be used to enable viewing of still and motion pictures in high resolution. Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation) HDMI mini cable To HDMI video/audio input socket ••Use a “High Speed HDMI mini cable” with the HDMI logo.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ●●VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Linkcompatible devices by connecting HDMI mini cables for enabling easy operation with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.) ●●VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industrystandard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ■■Other related operations ●●Turning the unit OFF The camera can also be turned off when the television is turned off with the remote control. ●●Automatic input select ••Television input automatically switches to the camera screen if you press the Playback button while the camera is connected via the HDMI mini cable and turned on. The television can also be switched on via the camera from Standby Mode (if “Power on link” on the television is set to “on”).
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen Viewing 3D still pictures If you connect this camera to a 3D-capable TV, and play back still pictures that you recorded in 3D, you can enjoy impressive 3D still pictures on the TV. If a 3D-capable TV has an SD card slot, you can play back 3D still pictures that you recorded by inserting the card into the slot. Preparation: Set [3D Playback] to [3D] (→71).
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ●●Viewing 3D still pictures too close to a TV may cause eyestrain. ●●When an image is not suitable for 3D viewing (due to excessive parallax, etc.) ••During Slide Show playback: The image is displayed in 2D. ••During [Filtering Play]: A message appears confirming whether to display the image in 3D or not. ●●When a 3D image is played back on a TV that is not 3D-capable, 2 pictures may appear side-by-side on the screen.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. ••Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer. ••If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC About supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer before using. ■■PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE You can capture still pictures or motion pictures to your PC, or organise captured pictures by categorising by recording date, model name of the digital camera used to record, etc. You can also correct still pictures, edit motion pictures, or write to DVD.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ■■LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP) LoiLoScope is a video editing software that draws out the full power of your PC. Creating videos is as easy as organising cards on top of a desk. Use your music, picture and video files to create videos to share with your friends and family by burning it to a DVD, uploading it to websites, or simply share your videos with your friends via e-mail.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Downloading SILKYPIX Developer Studio This software develops and edits RAW file pictures. Edited pictures can be saved in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be displayed on a PC, etc. ■■Download procedure Download SILKYPIX Developer Studio from the following site and install it on your computer to use. (This software is not provided on the supplied CD-ROM.) http://www.isl.co.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Copying still pictures and motion pictures Preparation: ••When importing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. ••Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on your computer before starting the copying procedure. (→191) ••Turn on the camera and computer. Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ■■Copying to your computer without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (except AVCHD motion pictures) You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. Directory structure of built-in memory/card of this unit DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) ●●Windows Drives are displayed in “My Computer” or “Computer” folder.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ■■For PTP mode The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB Mode] (→70) is set to [PictBridge(PTP)]. ••Only picture output can be performed. ••If you cannot connect to your PC in PTP mode, set [USB Mode] to [PC] and reconnect. ••It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card. ••Motion pictures, 3D still pictures or RAW pictures cannot be read.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder Follow the correct method for your device. Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder You can copy pictures using Panasonic equipment (such as Blu-ray disc recorders) with support for each file format. ••See the instruction manual for the recorder for details for copying and playing back.
Connecting with other devices Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. ••Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Preparation: ••When printing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. ••Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed. ••Turn on the camera and printer. Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.
Connecting with other devices Printing Selecting a single picture and printing it Press to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/SET] (Print settings (→199)) Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press to select [Multi Print] Press to select an item and then press [MENU/SET] Item [Multi Select] Description of settings croll between pictures with S , select pictures to print with the [DISP.] button. (Press [DISP.
Connecting with other devices Printing Print Settings Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. Press to select the item and press Press to select setting and press [MENU/SET] ●●To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to [ ] and make settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.) ●●Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer.
Connecting with other devices Printing ■■[Paper Size] Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5″×5″] 89 mm×127 mm [2L/5″×7″] 127 mm×178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mm×148 mm [16:9] [A4] 101.6 mm×180.6 mm [A3] 297 mm×420 mm [10×15cm] 100 mm×150 mm [4″×6″] 101.6 mm×152.4 mm [8″×10″] 203.2 mm×254 mm [LETTER] 216 mm×279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 210 mm×297 mm 54 mm×85.6 mm ■■[Page Layout] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Settings on the printer are prioritised.
Connecting with other devices Printing Print with date and text ■■Printing date without [Text Stamp] ●●Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. ••Making [Print Set] (→179) settings on the camera in advance allows settings for numbers of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the store. ••When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size.
Others Optional accessories Conversion Lens (optional) With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take close-up pictures of smaller subjects. Preparations: Remove the lens cap. Attach the lens adaptor ••Rotate the lens adaptor slowly and carefully. Lens adaptor (DMW-LA8: optional) Tele conversion lens (DMW-LT55: optional) Attach the tele conversion lens ••Close-up lens (DMW-LC55: optional) can be attached in a similar manner.
Others Optional accessories ●●Lens adaptor (optional) is needed to use the conversion lens. ●●MC protector (optional) or ND filters (optional) cannot be used together with the conversion lens. Remove them before attaching the conversion lens. ●●Do not use with anything other than DMW-LC55 or DMW-LT55. ●●When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the image may be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures.
Others Optional accessories Protector/Filter (optional) The MC protector (DMW-LMCH55: optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LNDH55: optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the colour balance.
Others Optional accessories External Flash (optional) After attaching the external flash (DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL360L, DMWFL500: optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash ••Be sure to firmly secure to the dedicated flash with the lock ring.
Others Optional accessories ●●You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even when attaching the external flash. ●●Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally.
Others Optional accessories AC adaptor (optional)/DC coupler (optional) The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. Preparations: Turn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. Pull open the card/battery door and the DC coupler cover Insert the DC coupler into this unit ••Insert by pushing the centre of the DC coupler. ••Press on the DC coupler until it is locked by lever.
Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.
Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 18 17 13 16 Auto Retouch (→167) Creative Retouch (→168) Motion picture playback (→53) Play panorama (→123) 17 Number of Prints (→179) 18 Recording format (→157) Recording quality (→158) :C able disconnection warning icon (→197) * “m” is an abbreviation for minute and “s” for second.
Others Message displays The following explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder, and how to respond to them. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ●●Non-DCF pictures (→49) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→73) [Cannot be set on this picture] ●●[Print Set], [Title Edit], or [Text Stamp] cannot be made for non-DCF pictures (→49).
Others Message displays [Memory Card Error] [Memory card parameter error] [This memory card cannot be used] ●●Use a card compatible with this unit. - SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) - SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) - SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) [Read Error] / [Write Error] [Please check the card] ●●It has failed to read or write data. Remove the card after turning this unit off. Insert the card again, turn this unit on, and try to read or write the data again. ●●Card may possibly be damaged.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→212 - 220) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→70). (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values at the time of purchase.) Battery, power Camera does not work even if the camera is turned on. Camera switches off as soon as the camera is turned on. ●●Battery is not inserted correctly (→17), or needs recharging.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Recording Cannot record pictures. ●●Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→55). ●●You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large capacity card. Recorded pictures look white. ●●Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). → Turn the camera off, retract the lens barrel and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth. ●●Lens is foggy (→7). Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Recording (continued) Brightness or colouring of recorded picture different from real life. ●●When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc., increasing the shutter speed may introduce slight changes to brightness and colour. These are a result of the characteristics of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the subject. ●●It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, depending on the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used. This is not a malfunction. LCD monitor/Viewfinder Pictures do not show on the LCD monitor.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Flash No flash emitted. ●●Is the flash closed? (→78) ●●The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases: •• [Auto Bracket] ] ([Flash Burst])) •• [Burst] (Excluding [ •• Scene Modes ([Scenery], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [Sunset], [Starry Sky], [Glass Through], [3D Photo Mode]) •• [Creative Control] Mode •• [Panorama Shot] Mode Multiple flashes are emitted. ●●Red-eye reduction is active (→79). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Playback (continued) [Thumbnail is displayed] is shown on the screen. ●●The pictures may have been recorded on another device. If so, they may be displayed with poor picture quality. Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. ●●When digital red-eye correction ([ ], [ ]) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skincoloured areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red areas.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting TV, computer, printer (continued) VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working. ●●Is the HDMI mini cable connected correctly? (→184) → Check that the HDMI mini cable is fully inserted. → Press the Playback button of the camera. ●●Is the camera’s [VIERA Link] setting set to [ON]? (→71) → The input setting may not be able to be changed automatically with certain television HDMI sockets.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ●●Change [Language] setting (→73). Camera rattles if shaken. ●●In the following cases, there is no problem with the camera, so do not worry. → There is a rattling sound when the camera is shaken while this unit is turned off or during playback mode. (Sound of lens moving) → This unit makes a rattling sound etc., when this unit is turned on or off, or when switching from recording mode to playback mode.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Others (continued) Zooming stops instantaneously. ●●When using the Extra Optical Zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily. This is not a malfunction. Zoom does not reach the maximum ratio. ●●If the zoom ratio stops at 3 x, [Macro Zoom] has been set. (→102) File numbers are not recorded in sequence. ●●File numbers are reset when new folders are created (→194). File numbers have jumped backwards. ●●Battery was removed/inserted with the camera turned on.
Others Usage cautions and notes When in use ●●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ●●Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). •• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
Others Usage cautions and notes When not using for a while ●●Always remove the battery and the card from the camera. ●●If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become unusable even if charged. ●●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ●●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc.
Others Usage cautions and notes About charging the battery ●●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time. ●●Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. ●●Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. ●●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Others Usage cautions and notes About 3D viewing ●●Anyone who is hypersensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictures. •• Viewing 3D pictures may have an adverse effect to the individual. ●●If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D pictures, stop viewing at once. •• Continuing to view may cause illness. •• After stopping viewing, please rest appropriately.
Others Usage cautions and notes ••SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ••HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. ••HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ••“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ••Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Others Usage cautions and notes This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) open source software The software categorized as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
