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DMC-FX07 DMC-FX3 PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca PP VQT0Y69 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
DMC-FX07 DMC-FX3 PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca PP VQT0Y69 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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... following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX07 DMC-FX3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This...
... following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX07 DMC-FX3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This...
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... About the Mode Dial Adjust part A to use the functions or settings shown on the recording scenes. : Simple mode (P27) This mode is recommended for DMC-FX07 as an example. ∫ About illustrations of a subject. : Motion picture mode (P63) This mode allows you to record motion pictures. : Scene mode (... using the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button are described with illustrations. e.g.: When you press the 4 button and then press [MENU/SET] button DMC-FX07 DMC-FX3 MENU SET REV MENU SET REV MENU SET REV MENU SET REV The modes indicated here allow you to take a close-up picture of...
... About the Mode Dial Adjust part A to use the functions or settings shown on the recording scenes. : Simple mode (P27) This mode is recommended for DMC-FX07 as an example. ∫ About illustrations of a subject. : Motion picture mode (P63) This mode allows you to record motion pictures. : Scene mode (... using the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button are described with illustrations. e.g.: When you press the 4 button and then press [MENU/SET] button DMC-FX07 DMC-FX3 MENU SET REV MENU SET REV MENU SET REV MENU SET REV The modes indicated here allow you to take a close-up picture of...
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...number of recordable pictures 13 Inserting/Removing the Battery 14 Inserting/Removing the Card 15 About the Card 16 About the Built-in Memory (DMC-FX3) .... 17 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 18 • Changing the clock setting 18 About the Setup Menu 19 Basic Taking ... - [NIGHT SCENERY 51 - [SELF PORTRAIT 52 - [FOOD 52 - [PARTY 52 - [CANDLE LIGHT 53 - [FIREWORKS 53 - [STARRY SKY 54 - [BEACH] (DMC-FX07 54 - [AERIAL PHOTO] (DMC-FX07)..... 55 - [SNOW 55 - [HIGH SENS 55 - [BABY1]/[BABY2 56 - [UNDERWATER 57 Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture 58 Displaying the...
...number of recordable pictures 13 Inserting/Removing the Battery 14 Inserting/Removing the Card 15 About the Card 16 About the Built-in Memory (DMC-FX3) .... 17 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 18 • Changing the clock setting 18 About the Setup Menu 19 Basic Taking ... - [NIGHT SCENERY 51 - [SELF PORTRAIT 52 - [FOOD 52 - [PARTY 52 - [CANDLE LIGHT 53 - [FIREWORKS 53 - [STARRY SKY 54 - [BEACH] (DMC-FX07 54 - [AERIAL PHOTO] (DMC-FX07)..... 55 - [SNOW 55 - [HIGH SENS 55 - [BABY1]/[BABY2 56 - [UNDERWATER 57 Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture 58 Displaying the...
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...when you are not using the camera. 1 2 RP-SD016B 3 CGA-S005A 4 DE-A11B 5 K1HA08CD0007 6 K1HA08CD0008 7 8 Preparation 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (DMC-FX07) 2 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) 3 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM 7... Strap 8 Battery Carrying Case • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • SD Memory Cards are lost, customers in the USA should ...
...when you are not using the camera. 1 2 RP-SD016B 3 CGA-S005A 4 DE-A11B 5 K1HA08CD0007 6 K1HA08CD0008 7 8 Preparation 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (DMC-FX07) 2 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) 3 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM 7... Strap 8 Battery Carrying Case • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • SD Memory Cards are lost, customers in the USA should ...
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Preparation Names of the Components 10 11 12 123 1 Flash (P39) 2 Lens (P4) 3 Self-timer indicator (P43) AF assist lamp (P77) 4 5 DMC-FX07 MENU SET REV DMC-FX3 MENU SET 6 7 89 REV 4 LCD monitor (P36, 99) 5 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer button (P43) 4/[REV] button (P32) 1/Flash setting button (P39) 3/... sure the tripod is stable when the camera is connected to it . 21 22 OPEN LOCK 23 21 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) is attached to it . 22 Card/Battery door (P14, 15) 23 Release lever (P14, 15) 10 VQT0Y69 optional...
Preparation Names of the Components 10 11 12 123 1 Flash (P39) 2 Lens (P4) 3 Self-timer indicator (P43) AF assist lamp (P77) 4 5 DMC-FX07 MENU SET REV DMC-FX3 MENU SET 6 7 89 REV 4 LCD monitor (P36, 99) 5 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer button (P43) 4/[REV] button (P32) 1/Flash setting button (P39) 3/... sure the tripod is stable when the camera is connected to it . 21 22 OPEN LOCK 23 21 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) is attached to it . 22 Card/Battery door (P14, 15) 23 Release lever (P14, 15) 10 VQT0Y69 optional...
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...) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). (supplied: DMC-FX07/ optional: DMC-FX3) • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may...
...) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). (supplied: DMC-FX07/ optional: DMC-FX3) • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may...
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.../Removing the Card • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Prepare an SD Memory Card (supplied: DMC-FX07/optional: DMC-FX3), an SDHC Memory Card (optional) or a MultiMediaCard (optional). • You can record or play back pictures on the back side of the card...damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using a card. (P17) (DMC-FX3) 1 Slide the release lever in memory when you are not using Panasonic's SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. 2 Insert: Insert the card fully until it clicks, then pull the card out...
.../Removing the Card • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Prepare an SD Memory Card (supplied: DMC-FX07/optional: DMC-FX3), an SDHC Memory Card (optional) or a MultiMediaCard (optional). • You can record or play back pictures on the back side of the card...damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using a card. (P17) (DMC-FX3) 1 Slide the release lever in memory when you are not using Panasonic's SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. 2 Insert: Insert the card fully until it clicks, then pull the card out...
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... aperture value 3 and the shutter speed 4 are displayed. • When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ], the shutter speed will not be displayed. (P72) (DMC-FX07) • If [ ] (DMC-FX07)/[ ] (DMC-FX3) or [ ] is used in dark places. (P76) Focus indication When the When the subject is not subject is focused focused Blinks (green) On...
... aperture value 3 and the shutter speed 4 are displayed. • When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ], the shutter speed will not be displayed. (P72) (DMC-FX07) • If [ ] (DMC-FX07)/[ ] (DMC-FX3) or [ ] is used in dark places. (P76) Focus indication When the When the subject is not subject is focused focused Blinks (green) On...
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... [4qk6q/10k15cm] or [E-MAIL] is set in [PICT.MODE], the extended optical zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 5.5k (DMC-FX07)/ 4.1k (DMC-FX3). (P29) • The settings for [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in the menu to make operations simple. ∫ Basic menu settings 1 Press [MENU/SET...
... [4qk6q/10k15cm] or [E-MAIL] is set in [PICT.MODE], the extended optical zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 5.5k (DMC-FX07)/ 4.1k (DMC-FX3). (P29) • The settings for [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in the menu to make operations simple. ∫ Basic menu settings 1 Press [MENU/SET...
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...): 10 seconds • Optical Image Stabilizer (P46): [MODE2] • Burst speed (P47): [] • [W.BALANCE] (P70): [AUTO] • [SENSITIVITY] (P72): [ ] (DMC-FX07)/[AUTO] (DMC-FX3) • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P73, 74): - [ ENLARGE]: : (7M) (DMC-FX07)/ (6M) (DMC-FX3)/ - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: : (2.5M EZ)/ - [ E-MAIL]: : (0.3M EZ)/ • [AF MODE] (P76): [] • [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P77): [ON...
...): 10 seconds • Optical Image Stabilizer (P46): [MODE2] • Burst speed (P47): [] • [W.BALANCE] (P70): [AUTO] • [SENSITIVITY] (P72): [ ] (DMC-FX07)/[AUTO] (DMC-FX3) • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P73, 74): - [ ENLARGE]: : (7M) (DMC-FX07)/ (6M) (DMC-FX3)/ - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: : (2.5M EZ)/ - [ E-MAIL]: : (0.3M EZ)/ • [AF MODE] (P76): [] • [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P77): [ON...
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...; To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. • When the setting for picture size is [ ] (7M). (DMC-FX07) Basic a wider area of 5.5k (DMC-FX07)/ 4.1k (DMC-FX3) optical zoom can be recorded in wide angle. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 102 mm...; The lens barrel (P10) extends or retracts according to Wide (1k) when the camera is [ ] (7M). (DMC-FX07) This camera has a 3.6k (DMC-FX07)/ 3k (DMC-FX3) optical zoom. e.g. DMC-FX07 3 W T W T 1X Picture size with the Picture size with no picture quality deterioration. This is fixed to the...
...; To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. • When the setting for picture size is [ ] (7M). (DMC-FX07) Basic a wider area of 5.5k (DMC-FX07)/ 4.1k (DMC-FX3) optical zoom can be recorded in wide angle. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 102 mm...; The lens barrel (P10) extends or retracts according to Wide (1k) when the camera is [ ] (7M). (DMC-FX07) This camera has a 3.6k (DMC-FX07)/ 3k (DMC-FX3) optical zoom. e.g. DMC-FX07 3 W T W T 1X Picture size with the Picture size with no picture quality deterioration. This is fixed to the...
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... optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 7M (7 million pixels) (DMC-FX07)/ 6M (6 million pixels) (DMC-FX3) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. ∫... Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, -: Not available) ¢ DMC-FX07 Aspect ratio Picture size Maximum Extended zoom optical magnification zoom / (7M) (6M) 3.6k - (5.5M) (5M EZ) 4.4k ± (3M EZ) (2M...
... optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 7M (7 million pixels) (DMC-FX07)/ 6M (6 million pixels) (DMC-FX3) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. ∫... Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, -: Not available) ¢ DMC-FX07 Aspect ratio Picture size Maximum Extended zoom optical magnification zoom / (7M) (6M) 3.6k - (5.5M) (5M EZ) 4.4k ± (3M EZ) (2M...
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...mode menu. In [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode. - Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom A maximum of 14.6k (DMC-FX07)/ 12k (DMC-FX3) zoom can be achieved with the 5.5k (DMC-FX07)/ 4.1k (DMC-FX3) extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • When a scene .... • The digital zoom does not work in the following cases: - In simple mode [ ]. - You can be achieved with the 3.6k (DMC-FX07)/ 3k (DMC-FX3) optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to the extreme Tele position. OFF AF MODE AF ASSIST LAMP ON SLOW...
...mode menu. In [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode. - Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom A maximum of 14.6k (DMC-FX07)/ 12k (DMC-FX3) zoom can be achieved with the 5.5k (DMC-FX07)/ 4.1k (DMC-FX3) extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • When a scene .... • The digital zoom does not work in the following cases: - In simple mode [ ]. - You can be achieved with the 3.6k (DMC-FX07)/ 3k (DMC-FX3) optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to the extreme Tele position. OFF AF MODE AF ASSIST LAMP ON SLOW...
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...;3 Displayed if [BIRTHDAY SET.] and [WITH AGE] were set whether or not to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is gray. (DMC-FX07) 36 VQT0Y69
...;3 Displayed if [BIRTHDAY SET.] and [WITH AGE] were set whether or not to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is gray. (DMC-FX07) 36 VQT0Y69
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... cm (0.98 feet) to 1 m (3.28 feet) (DMC-FX07) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.1 m (3.61 feet) (DMC-FX3) [ISO200] [ISO400] [ISO800] (DMC-FX07) [ISO1250] (DMC-FX07) Advanced Wide 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.8 m (9.19 feet) (DMC-FX07) 40 cm (1.31 feet) to 2.8 m (9.19 feet) (DMC-FX3) Tele 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.4 m (4.59 feet) (DMC-FX07) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.5 m (4.92 feet...
... cm (0.98 feet) to 1 m (3.28 feet) (DMC-FX07) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.1 m (3.61 feet) (DMC-FX3) [ISO200] [ISO400] [ISO800] (DMC-FX07) [ISO1250] (DMC-FX07) Advanced Wide 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.8 m (9.19 feet) (DMC-FX07) 40 cm (1.31 feet) to 2.8 m (9.19 feet) (DMC-FX3) Tele 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.4 m (4.59 feet) (DMC-FX07) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.5 m (4.92 feet...
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...Also, if the subject was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not actually be evident. • When you set to [AUTO] or [ ] (DMC-FX07) when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, the length of time that the LCD monitor turns off... lights while the flash is charging. [This does not happen when using the flash, it will be automatically increased to a maximum of a second, 2 seconds (DMC-FX07)/1 second (DMC-FX3) - [STARRY SKY] (P54): 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds • Do not look directly at the flash at close to an object, the...
...Also, if the subject was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not actually be evident. • When you set to [AUTO] or [ ] (DMC-FX07) when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, the length of time that the LCD monitor turns off... lights while the flash is charging. [This does not happen when using the flash, it will be automatically increased to a maximum of a second, 2 seconds (DMC-FX07)/1 second (DMC-FX3) - [STARRY SKY] (P54): 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds • Do not look directly at the flash at close to an object, the...
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... may not be used when the ISO sensitivity is pressed. AUTO BRACKET SELECT EXIT MENU • You can also press the shutter button halfway to [ ]. (DMC-FX07) 45 VQT0Y69 You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. 1 Press 3 [ ] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set...
... may not be used when the ISO sensitivity is pressed. AUTO BRACKET SELECT EXIT MENU • You can also press the shutter button halfway to [ ]. (DMC-FX07) 45 VQT0Y69 You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. 1 Press 3 [ ] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set...
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...second) Number of recordable pictures (pictures) 3¢1 2¢1 max. 6 max. 8 approx. 2 Depends on the remaining (DMC-FX07) approx. 1.5 capacity of the built-in (DMC-FX3) memory (DMC-FX3)/card. ¢1 The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card. • The number of ... and the card. 47 VQT0Y69 The burst speed of a MultiMediaCard becomes even slower than the figures indicated above. (DMC-FX07) • Since the shutter speed becomes slower in memory (DMC-FX3) or the card is set . 4 Take a picture. • Hold down the shutter button fully to...
...second) Number of recordable pictures (pictures) 3¢1 2¢1 max. 6 max. 8 approx. 2 Depends on the remaining (DMC-FX07) approx. 1.5 capacity of the built-in (DMC-FX3) memory (DMC-FX3)/card. ¢1 The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card. • The number of ... and the card. 47 VQT0Y69 The burst speed of a MultiMediaCard becomes even slower than the figures indicated above. (DMC-FX07) • Since the shutter speed becomes slower in memory (DMC-FX3) or the card is set . 4 Take a picture. • Hold down the shutter button fully to...
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...more than normal picture mode. • The available flash range is about 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) (DMC-FX07) (Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) (DMC-FX3) (Wide). (When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].) • We recommend setting the flash to Forced OFF [ ]... gives priority to a subject close -up Pictures This mode allows you take a picture. •[ ] is fixed when the first picture is taken. (DMC-FX07) • When burst mode is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot...
...more than normal picture mode. • The available flash range is about 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) (DMC-FX07) (Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) (DMC-FX3) (Wide). (When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].) • We recommend setting the flash to Forced OFF [ ]... gives priority to a subject close -up Pictures This mode allows you take a picture. •[ ] is fixed when the first picture is taken. (DMC-FX07) • When burst mode is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot...