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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-FZ28
Model No.
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under
license therefrom.
VQT1S73

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FZ28 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1S73...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING:...
  • Page 3 Before Use Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN •...
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc. • This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents • Confirm the picture in [REC] mode (Review)..........57 • Displaying Multiple Screens Before Use (Multi Playback) ........57 • Using the Playback Zoom ....58 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode ..59 Information for Your Safety .......2 Deleting Pictures ........60 Quick Guide ..........7 •...
  • Page 6 • [PANNING]........102 • [CALENDAR]........147 • [STARRY SKY] ......104 • [TITLE EDIT] ........148 • [FIREWORKS] .......105 • [TEXT STAMP].......150 • [BEACH].........106 • [RESIZE] ........152 • [SNOW] ..........106 • [TRIMMING] ........153 • [AERIAL PHOTO] ......106 • [LEVELING]........154 • [PIN HOLE] ........107 • [ASPECT CONV.] ......155 •...

  • Page 7: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P18) The battery is not charged when the •...
  • Page 8 Before Use Play back the pictures.  1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P56)  - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM Software:...

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Lens (P184) Flash (P66) Self-timer indicator (P74) AF assist lamp (P135) Microphone (P108, 134, 161) Flash open button (P66) Diopter adjustment dial (P63) Viewfinder (P62, 180) Speaker (P144) [EVF/LCD] button (P62) 10 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P46, 127, 130) 11 Joystick (P31, 52, 81, 83, The joystick is operated in two different ways: it can be moved in the up, down, left...
  • Page 11 Before Use 12 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P28) 13 LCD monitor (P62, 180) 14 [DISPLAY] button (P60) 15 Delete button (P60)/ Single or burst mode button (P79) 16 [MENU/SET] button (P26) 17 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer button (P74) 4Function button (P33) Assign [REC] Mode Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode Menu that is used often.
  • Page 12 26 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P163, 166, 172) 27 [DC IN] socket (P163, 166) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC • adaptor (optional). This camera cannot charge the battery • even when the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it.
  • Page 13 Before Use 30 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P174) 31 Card/Battery door (P22) 32 Tripod receptacle When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod • is stable when the camera is attached to it. 31 32 - 13 -...

  • Page 14: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Before Use Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap ∫ Lens Cap When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap • to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap.
  • Page 15 Before Use ∫ Strap We recommend attaching the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. • Pass the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet. Pass the strap through the stopper and fasten the strap. A Pull the strap 2 cm or more. Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being •...

  • Page 16: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Before Use Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash.
  • Page 17 Before Use ∫ Removing the hood adaptor Grasp the base of the hood adaptor to remove it. • Note You cannot attach the lens hood the opposite way. • When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may •...

  • Page 18: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should •...
  • Page 19 Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than • normal. Also, charging may not be completed. The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. •...

  • Page 20: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    • ¢ Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer •...
  • Page 21 Preparation ∫ When using the viewfinder Approx. Number of 480 pictures recordable (By CIPA standard in programme AE mode) (Approx. pictures 240 min) ∫ Playback time when using the LCD monitor Playback time Approx. 480 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.

  • Page 22: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Battery Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. • Slide the card/battery door to open it. Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the •...
  • Page 23 Preparation 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. If the card/battery door cannot be completely • closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. Note Remove the battery after use. •...

  • Page 24: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Preparation 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 in • the built-in memory and played back. When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the •...
  • Page 25 4 GB or more capacity. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. • http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor •...

  • Page 26: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. • Turn the camera on. OFF ON A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in •...

  • Page 27: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, • switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed. When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having •...

  • Page 28: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.

  • Page 29: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation ∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. For details, refer to P190.
  • Page 30 Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1. Select a menu item next and set it. • Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to •...

  • Page 31: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • Press and hold down the joystick in Q.MENU recording mode until the [Q.MENU] is displayed.

  • Page 32: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and •...
  • Page 33 Preparation Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. u [VOLUME] When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. • Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings.
  • Page 34 Preparation Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P62) [GUIDE LINE] [REC. INFO.]: [PATTERN]: [OFF]/[ON] The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.
  • Page 35 Preparation In manual focus, the assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [OFF]: [MF ASSIST] [MF1]: The centre of the screen is enlarged. [MF2]: The centre of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. Refer to for details.
  • Page 36 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
  • Page 37 Preparation The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial w [RESET] settings. When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is • also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
  • Page 38 Preparation Set to match the type of TV. (Playback mode only) [TV ASPECT] [W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. This will work when the AV cable is connected. • Change the unit displayed for the focus distance in manual focus, or recordable range display.
  • Page 39 Preparation Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [LANGUAGE] If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired • language. Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera’s features.

  • Page 40: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

  • Page 41: Basic

    Preparation ∫Basic Intelligent auto mode (P43) ¦ The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Programme AE mode (P49) ³ The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ∫Advanced Aperture-priority AE mode (P81) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-priority AE mode (P82) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
  • Page 42 Preparation ∫Advanced scene mode Portrait mode (P92) Use this mode to take pictures of people. Scenery mode (P93) Use this mode to take pictures of scenery. Sports mode (P93) Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc. Night portrait mode (P94) Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people with night time scenery.

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
  • Page 44 Basic  Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject • is focused. The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face • by the face detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

  • Page 45: Scene Detection

    Basic Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-CLOSE-UP] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [‡] is selected •...

  • Page 46: Af Tracking Function

    Basic ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatically. AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject.

  • Page 47: Settings In Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Settings in Intelligent auto mode Only the following functions can be set in this mode. • [REC] mode menu ¢ ¢ [PICTURE SIZE] (P116)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P119)/[COLOR EFFECT] (P132)/ – [AF TRACKING] (P127) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [SETUP] menu [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE] –...
  • Page 48 Basic The following functions cannot be used. • Flash output adjustment/Auto bracket/Colour bracket/White balance fine adjustment/[AF/ – AE LOCK]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM]/ [PICT. ADJ.]/Out of frame display The following functions are fixed to the ones set in other modes. •...

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Programme Ae Mode)

    Basic ³ [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Programme AE mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P43). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] ...

  • Page 50: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)

  • Page 51: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P133), a tripod or the self-timer (P74). Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the • moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

  • Page 52: Programme Shift

    Basic Programme shift In programme AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called programme shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a F4.0 F4.0...

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 32.1k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
  • Page 54 Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical zoom Extra optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoom 72k [including optical zoom Maximum 18k] ¢1 32.1k magnification 128k [including extra optical zoom 32.1k] The higher the magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration level, the greater the quality deterioration.
  • Page 55 Basic When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction • with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.3 m –¶) ¢1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ¢2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position.

  • Page 56: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. Normal playback is set automatically in the • following cases. When the mode was switched from the [REC] – to [PLAYBACK]. When the camera was turned on while the –...

  • Page 57: Confirm The Picture In [Rec] Mode (Review)

    Basic Confirm the picture in [REC] mode (Review) You can confirm the picture in [REC] mode. You can also move between pictures using 2/ 1, use zoom playback (P58), or delete pictures (P60). Select the [Fn BUTTON SET] on the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [REVIEW] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 58: Using The Playback Zoom

    Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after • enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. When you change the magnification, the zoom position • indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.

  • Page 59: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MENU/SET] during playback. Press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P56) MENU All the pictures are played back. [SLIDE SHOW] (P139) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P142) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.

  • Page 60: Deleting Pictures

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. • To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].

  • Page 61: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. [DELETE ALL] > step • Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) ] appears on the selected pictures.

  • Page 62: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ∫ Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Press [EVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen. A Viewfinder B [EVF/LCD] button C LCD monitor When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off •...
  • Page 63 Advanced (Recording pictures) In playback mode I Normal display    J Display with recording ¢1 information K No display ¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed. ¢2 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed.
  • Page 64 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Monitor priority When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P35), the LCD monitor is turned on in the following cases. You can save the time it would take to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when using the Viewfinder to record.
  • Page 65 Advanced (Recording pictures) Examples of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed 3 Overexposed ¢ Histogram Note When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the • following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange. When the manual exposure assistance is other than [n0EV] during exposure compensation –...

  • Page 66: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash Press the flash open button. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. Be sure to close the flash when not in use. •...
  • Page 67 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make ‡: AUTO it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then ¢...
  • Page 68 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of advanced scene mode and scene mode) ‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ ¢...
  • Page 69 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures The available flash range is an approximation. • Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele ¢ ¢ AUTO 30 cm to 8.5 m 1.0 m to 5.4 m ISO100 30 cm to 3.0 m 1.0 m to 1.9 m ISO200...
  • Page 70 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ¢1 ¢1 1/30 to 1/2000th to 1/2000th ‰ Œ ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P134). Refer to for details about the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE, and Manual •...
  • Page 71 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The • objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting. Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/ •...

  • Page 72: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
  • Page 73 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range. • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, •...

  • Page 74: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. You can also press 2 [ë] to select. • If you set [10S/3PICTURES], after 10 seconds the • camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals. Press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 75 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the • jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before •...

  • Page 76: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Under exposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 77: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket/Colour Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Colour Bracket Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.

  • Page 78: Colour Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Colour Bracket In this mode, up to 3 pictures in black & white, standard, or sepia in the selected modes are automatically recorded each time the shutter button is pressed. Press [DISPLAY] to display [COLOR BRACKET] from the auto bracket. It is switched between auto bracket and colour bracket every •...

  • Page 79: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Press [ ˜/‚ ] to display the burst mode selection menu, and then press 3/4 to select the burst mode.
  • Page 80 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited • The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of – card, the picture size and the quality. You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full. –...

  • Page 81: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture / Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ±´ [REC] mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture / shutter speed Aperture-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the...

  • Page 82: Shutter-Priority Ae

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the shutter speed.

  • Page 83: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ² [REC] mode: Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ ²...
  • Page 84 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note Refer to for the available aperture values and the shutter speed. • The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may differ from the brightness of the actual • pictures. Check the pictures using the review function or playback mode. If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the •...

  • Page 85: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture Value Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) F8.0 8 to 1/2000 F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600 F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1300 F3.6 F3.2 F2.8 8 to 1/1000 Shutter-priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec) Aperture Value...

  • Page 86: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus. Press and hold [AF/MF] until the focus range is displayed ] is displayed while in manual focus mode.

  • Page 87: Mf Assist

    Advanced (Recording pictures) MF ASSIST If you tilt the joystick towards 3/4 when [MF ASSIST] is set to [MF1] or [MF2], MF assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged. This allows you to focus on the subject more easily. Select [MF ASSIST] on the [SETUP] menu.
  • Page 88 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Manual focus 1 Focus by tilting the joystick toward 3/4. 2 Tilt it a little more in the same direction. 3 Tilt the joystick in the opposite direction to finely focus on the subject. ∫...

  • Page 89: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) It is possible to register up to 4 sets of current camera settings as custom sets. Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance. •...

  • Page 90: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures in Custom mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the programme AE mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

  • Page 91: Taking Expressive Portraits And Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced scene mode) You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events and activities, people in night scenes and flowers in accordance with the surrounding conditions.

  • Page 92: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. [NORMAL PORTRAIT] Shades the background and photographs skin colour beautifully. [SOFT SKIN] Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth. When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin •...

  • Page 93: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. [NORMAL SCENERY] The focus adjusts onto far away subjects as a priority. [NATURE] The best setting for photographing natural scenery. [ARCHITECTURE] This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture. The guide lines are displayed. (P34) [CREATIVE SCENERY] The shutter speed...

  • Page 94: [Night Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Uses when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background. Open the flash. • (You can set to [ The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

  • Page 95: [Close-Up]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [CLOSE-UP] This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. [FLOWER] Flowers outdoor are recorded with natural colours in macro settings. [FOOD] You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.

  • Page 96: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded : Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

  • Page 97: [Party]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode Open the flash.

  • Page 98: [Baby1]/ [Baby2]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/ [BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P150).

  • Page 99: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P150).

  • Page 100: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 101: [Flash Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 102: [Panning]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [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. ∫...
  • Page 103 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note The shutter speed in panning mode becomes slower to achieve the panning effect. As a result, • jitter can easily occur. The panning function does not work well in the following situations. • During very bright days in summer. We recommend using an ND filter (DMW-LND46; –...

  • Page 104: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 105: [Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode We recommend performing the following steps to prefocus on the point the pictures will be taken so that you do not miss taking pictures of the fireworks when they are fired. 1 Aim the camera at an object, such as a distant light, that is about the same distance from the camera as the point where the fireworks will rise.

  • Page 106: [Beach]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight. Note The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. •...

  • Page 107: [Pin Hole]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. •...

  • Page 108: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [n]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording The available recording time B is displayed on the top •...
  • Page 109 Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ], or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed • card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. Press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 110 Due to implemented sound quality improvements, motion pictures shot using this unit cannot • be played back on Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) sold before August 2008. In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used. • [š] and [ ] in [AF MODE] –...

  • Page 111: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P29. If you set the departure date and the location of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
  • Page 112 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/ day), and then press [MENU/SET]. If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] • while the date bar is displayed. Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET].
  • Page 113 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step , and then press [MENU/SET] twice.

  • Page 114: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P29. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1.
  • Page 115 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 116: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ∫...
  • Page 117 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The • higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.

  • Page 118: [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Applicable modes: [A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) [›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) ¢1 ]: RAW file (When the image is to be edited with a PC in high quality)

  • Page 119: [Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Applicable modes: [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.

  • Page 120: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. 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.

  • Page 121: [White Balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. 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.
  • Page 122 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 1. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 123 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Auto white balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, auto white balance may not function properly.

  • Page 124: [Metering Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.

  • Page 125: [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The [š]: Face detection focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
  • Page 126 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused. Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition •...
  • Page 127 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) Bring the subject to the AF tracking Before locking Locked frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject AF area will continuously focus on the • subject's movement once the subject is recognised.
  • Page 128 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About AF area selection You can select the AF area by pressing [AF#/FOCUS] when [ ], [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù] is selected. It is also possible to switch to AF area selection screen by pressing 1 when AF mode is selected with 3/4.

  • Page 129: [Pre Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. Applicable modes: [OFF]: ]: Quick AF ] is displayed on the screen. ¢ ]: Continuous AF ] is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 130: [Af/Ae Lock]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF/AE LOCK] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked. This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure cannot be achieved.

  • Page 131: [I.exposure]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see. ³±´²...

  • Page 132: [Color Effect]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [COLOR EFFECT] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. Setting colour effects for the recorded pictures. Applicable modes: [OFF]: This is the standard setting. [B/W]: The picture becomes black and white. [SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia. [COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.

  • Page 133: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. Applicable modes: [OFF] [AUTO] [MODE2] (Wide), or [MODE1] (Tele) will work automatically.

  • Page 134: [Min. Shtr Speed]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. ³...

  • Page 135: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. Applicable modes: [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

  • Page 136: [Flash Synchro]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH SYNCHRO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. [2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Applicable modes: [1ST]: The normal method when taking pictures with the...

  • Page 137: [Flip Anim.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLIP ANIM.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds long by connecting images. Applicable modes: [PICTURE CAPTURE]: Taking pictures for flip animation. [CREATE MOTION PICTURE]: Creating an animated file using the pictures taken with [PICTURE CAPTURE].

  • Page 138: [Conversion]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONVERSION] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P29. With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take close-up pictures of smaller subjects. Applicable modes: [OFF] When you attach the tele conversion lens. When you attach the close-up lens.

  • Page 139: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
  • Page 140 Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. For details on categories, refer to P142. • Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 141: Item Settings

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ 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] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next.

  • Page 142: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/ [Favorite Play])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.

  • Page 143: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P157) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 139. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 144: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back. A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the...

  • Page 145: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Creating still pictures from a motion picture You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture. This is effective in moving scenes when you want to look carefully at the movement of a sportsperson etc.
  • Page 146 Advanced (Playback) Picture size The picture size are as following. Item 1 picture 9 pictures 0.3 M 0.3 M [QUALITY] is fixed to [›]. • Note You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment. •...

  • Page 147: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING], [LEVELING] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited • picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.

  • Page 148: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P150). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P29) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 149 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting In step when [SINGLE] (P148) is selected, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

  • Page 150: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.
  • Page 151 Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture • size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size > > > The picture becomes slightly rougher. •...

  • Page 152: [Resize]

    Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.

  • Page 153: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P29) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed.

  • Page 154: [Leveling]

    Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P29) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counterclockwise Up to 2 o can be adjusted.

  • Page 155: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced (Playback) [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y] or a [X] aspect ratio. Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P29) Press 3/4 to select [Y] or [X] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 156: [Rotate]/ [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE]/ [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P29) The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF].

  • Page 157: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. •...

  • Page 158: [Dpof Print]

    Advanced (Playback) [DPOF PRINT] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
  • Page 159 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [DPOF PRINT] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for DPOF printing. •...

  • Page 160: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P29) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 161: [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P29) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears •...

  • Page 162: [Copy]

    Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. • (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) DPOF settings on the original picture data will not be copied. Set the DPOF settings again after •...

  • Page 163: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the •...
  • Page 164 Connecting to other equipment Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ USB MODE SET]. PLEASE SELECT THE USB MODE If [USB MODE] (P37) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in PictBridge(PTP) • advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
  • Page 165 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the • PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware.

  • Page 166: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.

  • Page 167: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Note Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than • the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional). •...

  • Page 168: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ SET]. If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print • the pictures. Item Description of settings Multiple pictures are printed at one time.

  • Page 169: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not •...
  • Page 170 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
  • Page 171 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â...

  • Page 172: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P38) Turn this unit and the TV off.     1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 173: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Connecting to other equipment Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. •...

  • Page 174: Playing Back On The Tv With Component Socket

    Connecting to other equipment Playing back on the TV with component socket You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional). Component output is output as 1080i. Connect with a TV compatible with the 1080i. Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.
  • Page 175 Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left • and right of the pictures. Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; • optional). Audio will be output as monaural.

  • Page 176: Using The Conversion Lens (Optional)

    Connecting to other equipment Using the Conversion Lens (optional) With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take close-up pictures of smaller subjects. Refer to P138 for details. Preparations: Remove the lens cap, lens hood, and hood adaptor. Attach the lens adaptor.
  • Page 177 Connecting to other equipment Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu. (P29) P138 Refer to for [CONVERSION]. • Press 3/4 to select [ ], and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Set in same way to select [ ] too. • Always set to [OFF] when the conversion lens is taken off. •...

  • Page 178: Using The Protector/Filter

    Connecting to other equipment Using the Protector/Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC46; 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-LND46; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the colour balance.
  • Page 179 Connecting to other equipment Note Do not attach multiple filters at the same time. • If the filter is tightened too much, you may not be able to remove it. Do not tighten it too much. • If the filter is dropped, it may be destroyed. Be careful not to drop it when attaching it to the •...

  • Page 180: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in programme AE mode [ ] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P66) AF area (P50) Focus (P50) Picture size (P116) Quality (P118) Battery indication (P20) Number of recordable pictures (P206) Built-in memory (P24) : Card (P24)
  • Page 181 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 17 AF Macro (P72) : Tele Macro (P72) : AF tracking (P127) : MF (P86) : Flash output adjustment (P69) 18 White balance (P121) White balance fine adjustment (P122) 19 ISO sensitivity (P120) maximum ISO sensitivity level (P119) 20 Colour effect (P132)
  • Page 182 Others ∫ In playback Playback mode (P56) Protected picture (P160) Favourites (P157) Stamped with text indication (P150) Picture size (P116) Picture quality setting (P109) Quality (P118) Battery indication (P20) Folder/File number (P165) Built-in memory (P24) Elapsed playback time (P144): 8m30s Picture number/Total pictures 10 Motion picture recording time (P144): 8m30s...

  • Page 183: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may •...
  • Page 184 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 185 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
  • Page 186 Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate • handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.

  • Page 187: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
  • Page 188 Others [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. • When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are –...
  • Page 189 Others [READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] An error has occurred reading or writing the data. • > Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again and turn the camera on. Make sure the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid damage.

  • Page 190: Functions That Cannot Be Set Or

    Others Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.
  • Page 191 Others [FLASH] (P66) When auto bracket or colour bracket is set • When the burst mode is set • mode • mode • ô, ï, 5, 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When using the conversion lens •...
  • Page 192 Others [QUALITY] (P118) in [SCENE MODE] • 9, ô, $ mode • [ASPECT RATIO] (P119) in [SCENE MODE] • 9, ô, [INTELLIGENT ISO] mode • ¼ mode (P119) • º Advanced scene mode • mode • Û $ mode • [SENSITIVITY] (P120) Advanced scene mode...
  • Page 193 Others [PICT.ADJ.] (P132) Advanced scene mode • Û mode • $ mode • [MIN. SHTR SPEED] ¹ mode • ¼ mode (P134) • º mode • Advanced scene mode • Û mode • $ mode • When Intelligent ISO is set •...
  • Page 194 Others [TITLE EDIT] (P148) Motion pictures • Protected pictures • When set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG] • [TEXT STAMP] (P150) Motion pictures • Pictures recorded without setting the clock or title • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] • Still pictures with audio •...

  • Page 195: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P195–205). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P37) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The battery is not inserted correctly.
  • Page 196 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P28) • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? • > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P60) The recorded picture is whitish.
  • Page 197 Others The recorded picture is blurred. The optical image stabilizer is not effective. > The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. (P43) > When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the self-timer. (P74) Taking pictures using auto bracket/colour bracket is not possible.
  • Page 198 Others A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during picture-taking. This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a • bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
  • Page 199 Others 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.
  • Page 200 Others The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor. Does the picture appear on the Viewfinder? • > Press [EVF/LCD] button to switch to LCD monitor display. Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction. •...
  • Page 201 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. [ROTATE DISP.] (P156) is set to [ON]. • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P156) • The picture is not played back. Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P56) •...
  • Page 202 Others White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white • round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air.
  • Page 203 Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? • > Set the TV input to external input mode. Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or •...
  • Page 204 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P39) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P135) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
  • Page 205 Others The clock is reset. If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. • > When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. When you take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0.

  • Page 206: Available Recording Time

    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 207 Others Aspect ratio (0.3M Picture size (2048k1536) (1600k1200) (640k480) Quality › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1170 1900 512 MB 2320 3770 1 GB Card 1180 1830 4640 7550 2 GB 1220 2360 1920...
  • Page 208 Others Aspect ratio (9M): Picture size (4.5M (2.5M (3648k2432) (3072k2048) (2560k1712) (2048k1360) Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card 1310 2 GB 1220 1700 1360 2560 4 GB...
  • Page 209 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio Picture quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 38 s 4 min 20 s (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 14 s 17 s 56 s 2 min 35 s 64 MB 12 s 33 s 39 s...

  • Page 210: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.2 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 0.6 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.5 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels, Primary...
  • Page 211 Others Motion picture recording: 1280k720 pixels (30 frames/second, only when using a Card) 848k480 pixels (30 frames/second, only when using a Card) 640k480 pixels (30 frames/second, only when using a Card) 320k240 pixels (30 frames/second, 10 frames/second) With audio Burst recording Burst speed: 2.5 pictures/second ( Normal ), Approx.
  • Page 212 Others ISO sensitivity: AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400 Shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Flash/Incandescent lights/White set1/White set2/White balance K set Exposure (AE): Programme AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV)
  • Page 213 Others Picture size Still picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 3648k2736 pixels, 3072k2304 pixels, 2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 640k480 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y] 3648k2432 pixels, 3072k2048 pixels, 2560k1712 pixels, 2048k1360 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [W] 3648k2056 pixels, 3072k1728 pixels, 2560k1440 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels Motion pictures:...
  • Page 214 Others Interface Digital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed) Analogue video/ audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Component Audio line output (monaural) Terminal [COMPONENT OUT]: Dedicated jack (10 pin) [DIGITAL/AV OUT]: Dedicated jack (8 pin) [DC IN]: Type 3 jack Dimensions: Approx. 117.6 mm (W)k75.3 mm (H)k88.9 mm (D) (excluding the projecting parts) Mass: Approx.
  • Page 215 Others Battery Charger: Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: CHARGE 8.4 V 0.43 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion): Information for your safety Voltage: 7.2 V - 215 -...

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