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DMC-FZ30PP 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 VQT0R81 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
DMC-FZ30PP 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 VQT0R81 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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... private use , recording of pre-recorded tapes or thank you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this Panasonic discs or other than your Digital Camera may Information for purchasing this battery. Safety • Please note that is recyclable powers the product you for Your be restricted. INTERFERENCE... illustrations in these material for future reference. Even for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright them handy for purposes other published or broadcast Digital Camera. COVER (OR BACK);
... private use , recording of pre-recorded tapes or thank you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this Panasonic discs or other than your Digital Camera may Information for purchasing this battery. Safety • Please note that is recyclable powers the product you for Your be restricted. INTERFERENCE... illustrations in these material for future reference. Even for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright them handy for purposes other published or broadcast Digital Camera. COVER (OR BACK);
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... 87 • AF Mode [AF MODE 88 • Continuous AF [CONT.AF 90 • AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP 90 • Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM 91 • Color Effect [COL.EFFECT 91 • Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.] ....... 92 • Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM 92...Using the MC Protector/ND Filter ......... 126 Screen Display 127 Cautions for Use 129 Message Display 131 Troubleshooting 133 Specifications 137 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 139 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) .... 140 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 141 Limited Warranty (For USA...
... 87 • AF Mode [AF MODE 88 • Continuous AF [CONT.AF 90 • AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP 90 • Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM 91 • Color Effect [COL.EFFECT 91 • Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.] ....... 92 • Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM 92...Using the MC Protector/ND Filter ......... 126 Screen Display 127 Cautions for Use 129 Message Display 131 Troubleshooting 133 Specifications 137 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 139 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) .... 140 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 141 Limited Warranty (For USA...
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... with multiple product.) 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM 7 Strap 8 Lens Cap 9 Lens Hood K1HA08CD0007 • For information about optional accessories, please refer to "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P139) 5 K1HA08CD0008 6 7 VFC4124 8 VYK1P30 9 VYQ3505 9 VQT0R81 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your...
... with multiple product.) 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM 7 Strap 8 Lens Cap 9 Lens Hood K1HA08CD0007 • For information about optional accessories, please refer to "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P139) 5 K1HA08CD0008 6 7 VFC4124 8 VYK1P30 9 VYQ3505 9 VQT0R81 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your...
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...) 19 Focus ring (P46) 20 Shutter Button (P37) 21 Strap Eyelet (P17) 22 Microphone (P69, 87) 23 Hot Shoe (P97) 24 Mode Dial (P36) 25 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P21) 26 Power Indicator (P37) 27 Single or Burst Mode Button (P57) 28 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P56) SCAN2 SCAN1 21 22.../AF MACRO/MF) 31 Flash Open Lever (P49) 32 [REMOTE] Socket (P125) 32 33 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P116, 118, 121) 33 34 [DC IN] Socket (P118, 121) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; 34 optional). 35 35 Lens hood positioning groove (P18) 36 Battery Door...
...) 19 Focus ring (P46) 20 Shutter Button (P37) 21 Strap Eyelet (P17) 22 Microphone (P69, 87) 23 Hot Shoe (P97) 24 Mode Dial (P36) 25 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P21) 26 Power Indicator (P37) 27 Single or Burst Mode Button (P57) 28 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P56) SCAN2 SCAN1 21 22.../AF MACRO/MF) 31 Flash Open Lever (P49) 32 [REMOTE] Socket (P125) 32 33 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P116, 118, 121) 33 34 [DC IN] Socket (P118, 121) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; 34 optional). 35 35 Lens hood positioning groove (P18) 36 Battery Door...
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... tripod. • The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently in scene mode, [MODE2] cannot be selected. 56 VQT0R81 When using the camera with the optical zoom set the optical zoom to Tele or when you take pictures. If you cannot take pictures indoors where the shutter... speed is not ( ) needed or when using the digital zoom. - While the demonstration is extremely slow due to the stabilizer function mode selection menu. MENU SET MODE1 The stabilizer operates ( ) ...
... tripod. • The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently in scene mode, [MODE2] cannot be selected. 56 VQT0R81 When using the camera with the optical zoom set the optical zoom to Tele or when you take pictures. If you cannot take pictures indoors where the shutter... speed is not ( ) needed or when using the digital zoom. - While the demonstration is extremely slow due to the stabilizer function mode selection menu. MENU SET MODE1 The stabilizer operates ( ) ...
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... Systems Inc. (Photoshop CS etc.) http://www.adobe.com • When the quality is set to [RAW], the digital zoom cannot be used. • When the quality is set to [TIFF], a JPEG picture with the quality equal ...Low compression): This type gives priority to picture quality. RAW RAW file: Set this when altering the pictures on the camera, the created JPEG file is set to [RAW] - TIFF (Uncompressed): This type is suitable when editing and processing... quality pictures. Recording Menu Settings [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for DMC-FZ30 RAW files, refer to the company's home page. -
... Systems Inc. (Photoshop CS etc.) http://www.adobe.com • When the quality is set to [RAW], the digital zoom cannot be used. • When the quality is set to [TIFF], a JPEG picture with the quality equal ...Low compression): This type gives priority to picture quality. RAW RAW file: Set this when altering the pictures on the camera, the created JPEG file is set to [RAW] - TIFF (Uncompressed): This type is suitable when editing and processing... quality pictures. Recording Menu Settings [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for DMC-FZ30 RAW files, refer to the company's home page. -
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... (High speed), the AF area can also move the AF area. 4 Release the [FOCUS] button to set to the position that the camera automatically determines at the same time, the camera is focusing on the center of focusing. FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS 1 Set the Focus switch to [AF] or [AF MACRO]. 2 Press the... SHIFT F5.0 1/60 • When multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the time of the screen with a size wider than usual. When using the digital zoom or when you take pictures, switch the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode or Spot-focusing mode. 89 VQT0R81
... (High speed), the AF area can also move the AF area. 4 Release the [FOCUS] button to set to the position that the camera automatically determines at the same time, the camera is focusing on the center of focusing. FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS 1 Set the Focus switch to [AF] or [AF MACRO]. 2 Press the... SHIFT F5.0 1/60 • When multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the time of the screen with a size wider than usual. When using the digital zoom or when you take pictures, switch the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode or Spot-focusing mode. 89 VQT0R81
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... case, it becomes difficult to focus on the subject. • The AF area is set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to use the AF assist lamp (e.g. Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] SCN1 SCN2 In the [REC] menu (P81), setting [D.ZOOM] to [2k] or [4k] allows you do not want to [OFF]. The picture becomes... turned on. • A vignetting effect may appear on the atmosphere of the picture. Do not cover the AF assist lamp with the performance of the camera. Recording Menu Settings [REC] mode menu (Refer to P34 for the setting method.) • Be sure of the following points when the AF assist lamp...
... case, it becomes difficult to focus on the subject. • The AF area is set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to use the AF assist lamp (e.g. Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] SCN1 SCN2 In the [REC] menu (P81), setting [D.ZOOM] to [2k] or [4k] allows you do not want to [OFF]. The picture becomes... turned on. • A vignetting effect may appear on the atmosphere of the picture. Do not cover the AF assist lamp with the performance of the camera. Recording Menu Settings [REC] mode menu (Refer to P34 for the setting method.) • Be sure of the following points when the AF assist lamp...
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... lens Tele conversion lens Indication Actual magnification 12k 20.4k¢ 35 mm film camera equivalent 714 mm Wide conversion lens Indication Actual magnification 1k 0.7k 35 mm film camera equivalent 24.5 mm ¢The actual magnification when using digital zoom (P34) and extended optical zoom (P34) is 1.7k that [CONVERSION] is set...
... lens Tele conversion lens Indication Actual magnification 12k 20.4k¢ 35 mm film camera equivalent 714 mm Wide conversion lens Indication Actual magnification 1k 0.7k 35 mm film camera equivalent 24.5 mm ¢The actual magnification when using digital zoom (P34) and extended optical zoom (P34) is 1.7k that [CONVERSION] is set...
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... the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on ISO 10330 (less than 24 volts). • The available flash range is attached. - Be sure to use Panasonic's extra flash (DMW-FL28). • If using the extra flash, detach it or set it to Forced OFF. • When attaching the extra flash,... of the recording mode. Set the extra flash to P81 for details. • Some commercial extra flashes have synchro terminals with a digital camera and the trigger voltage is based on the camera even if the extra flash is about 10 m (32.8 feet) in DMW-FL28. (When setting to [ISO100]) • When ...
... the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on ISO 10330 (less than 24 volts). • The available flash range is attached. - Be sure to use Panasonic's extra flash (DMW-FL28). • If using the extra flash, detach it or set it to Forced OFF. • When attaching the extra flash,... of the recording mode. Set the extra flash to P81 for details. • Some commercial extra flashes have synchro terminals with a digital camera and the trigger voltage is based on the camera even if the extra flash is about 10 m (32.8 feet) in DMW-FL28. (When setting to [ISO100]) • When ...
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...is an abbreviation of the printer. 107 VQT0R81 Playback (advanced) ∫ To cancel all settings Select [YES] to a photo studio for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting the DPOF print on the DCF standard,... ALL DPOF CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? DPOF SET THIS 1 100_0001 DATE 1/25 • DPOF print setting is an abbreviation of Digital Print Order Format. NO YES SELECT SET MENU ∫ To print the date You can print pictures with printers supporting PictBridge. (P121...
...is an abbreviation of the printer. 107 VQT0R81 Playback (advanced) ∫ To cancel all settings Select [YES] to a photo studio for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting the DPOF print on the DCF standard,... ALL DPOF CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? DPOF SET THIS 1 100_0001 DATE 1/25 • DPOF print setting is an abbreviation of Digital Print Order Format. NO YES SELECT SET MENU ∫ To print the date You can print pictures with printers supporting PictBridge. (P121...
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... This is due to the video input and the audio input sockets of the screen. REMOTE AV OUT/ DIGITAL DC IN 8.4V 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [AV OUT] socket. •... be played back. Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 4 Turn the camera on and then set menu selection for [VIDEO OUT] to an SD Memory Card can view images on the TV in other...
... This is due to the video input and the audio input sockets of the screen. REMOTE AV OUT/ DIGITAL DC IN 8.4V 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [AV OUT] socket. •... be played back. Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 4 Turn the camera on and then set menu selection for [VIDEO OUT] to an SD Memory Card can view images on the TV in other...
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... and then connect it appears on the [My Computer] folder. [Macintosh] The drive is installed automatically so that the camera can damage the camera or other connected equipment.) REMOTE AV OUT/ DIGITAL DC IN 8.4V A: USB connection cable (supplied) B: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; Connecting to a PC or Printer ...Connecting to a PC You can load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC by the Windows Plug and Play, then it to the computer. ...
... and then connect it appears on the [My Computer] folder. [Macintosh] The drive is installed automatically so that the camera can damage the camera or other connected equipment.) REMOTE AV OUT/ DIGITAL DC IN 8.4V A: USB connection cable (supplied) B: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; Connecting to a PC or Printer ...Connecting to a PC You can load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC by the Windows Plug and Play, then it to the computer. ...
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... in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or items other than Panasonic? This is the • Is the printer supporting PictBridge? Others 3: The picture played back looks rough. 4: The pictures cannot be printed with the digital camera other than [NOISE REDUCTION] to [ON] (P87)? - the camera connected to delete the pictures mentioned above, format the data...
... in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or items other than Panasonic? This is the • Is the printer supporting PictBridge? Others 3: The picture played back looks rough. 4: The pictures cannot be printed with the digital camera other than [NOISE REDUCTION] to [ON] (P87)? - the camera connected to delete the pictures mentioned above, format the data...
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...%) Viewfinder: Color LCD Viewfinder (235,000 pixels) (field of the card. (Unlimited) (Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V 2.1 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.0 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.2 W...000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 12k zoom, fl7.4 mm to 88.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to 420 mm)/F2.8 to F3.7 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: Normal/AF MACRO/Manual/Macro, 9-area-focusing/ 3-area-focusing (High speed...
...%) Viewfinder: Color LCD Viewfinder (235,000 pixels) (field of the card. (Unlimited) (Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V 2.1 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.0 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.2 W...000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 12k zoom, fl7.4 mm to 88.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to 420 mm)/F2.8 to F3.7 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: Normal/AF MACRO/Manual/Macro, 9-area-focusing/ 3-area-focusing (High speed...
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Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description CGR-S006A Lithium Ion Battery DMW-CAC1 DMW-LND55 DMW-LMC55 RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SD512BU1A RP-...
Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description CGR-S006A Lithium Ion Battery DMW-CAC1 DMW-LND55 DMW-LMC55 RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SD512BU1A RP-...
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... Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT,...SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Digital Camera Model # 2. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1.
... Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT,...SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Digital Camera Model # 2. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1.
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...) Please photocopy this form when making a request for Service Notice: • Please include your repair, please provide an explanation of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to : Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Mail this product needs service. Request for service notice. In the unlikely event this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along....) • To further speed your proof of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 141 VQT0R81
...) Please photocopy this form when making a request for Service Notice: • Please include your repair, please provide an explanation of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to : Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Mail this product needs service. Request for service notice. In the unlikely event this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along....) • To further speed your proof of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 141 VQT0R81
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...to 5 pm Monday - Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your request by E-mail to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and ...insured, to : npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at : http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web...
...to 5 pm Monday - Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your request by E-mail to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and ...insured, to : npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at : http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web...