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SCN 2 Convenient or helpful information for DMC-FZ5 as an example. ∫ About illustrations of the cursor button In these operating instructions Please note that the description on this page. Compensating the ... given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1 A P M S Modes indicated here allow you press the 4 button REVIEW 6 VQT0Q09 The procedure is described for use of the camera is a sample and all pages are not described in actual use. e.g.: When you to use the functions or settings described on...
SCN 2 Convenient or helpful information for DMC-FZ5 as an example. ∫ About illustrations of the cursor button In these operating instructions Please note that the description on this page. Compensating the ... given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1 A P M S Modes indicated here allow you press the 4 button REVIEW 6 VQT0Q09 The procedure is described for use of the camera is a sample and all pages are not described in actual use. e.g.: When you to use the functions or settings described on...
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...(basic) Taking Pictures 30 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode 35 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 38 Using the Optical Zoom 39 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 40 Taking...73 • Picture Size [PICT.SIZE 74 • Quality [QUALITY 74 • Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-FZ5 only 75 • Metering Mode [METERING MODE 75 • AF Mode [AF MODE 76 • Continuous AF...77 • AF Trigger [AF TRIGGER 77 • AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP 78 • Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM 79 • Color Effect [COL.EFFECT 80 • Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]........ 80 ...
...(basic) Taking Pictures 30 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode 35 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 38 Using the Optical Zoom 39 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 40 Taking...73 • Picture Size [PICT.SIZE 74 • Quality [QUALITY 74 • Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-FZ5 only 75 • Metering Mode [METERING MODE 75 • AF Mode [AF MODE 76 • Continuous AF...77 • AF Trigger [AF TRIGGER 77 • AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP 78 • Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM 79 • Color Effect [COL.EFFECT 80 • Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]........ 80 ...
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...] Button (P55, 56, 57) 11 Power Indicator (P31) 12 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12) 13 LCD Monitor (P27, 104) DMC-FZ5: Size 1.8q DMC-FZ4: Size 1.5q 14 [MENU] Button (P23) 15 Delete (P53)/[FOCUS] (P67, 77) Button 16 Cursor Buttons 2/Self-timer Button (P44) 4/[REVIEW] Button (P38) 1/Flash Setting Button (P40) 3/Exposure Compensation (P45...
...] Button (P55, 56, 57) 11 Power Indicator (P31) 12 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12) 13 LCD Monitor (P27, 104) DMC-FZ5: Size 1.8q DMC-FZ4: Size 1.5q 14 [MENU] Button (P23) 15 Delete (P53)/[FOCUS] (P67, 77) Button 16 Cursor Buttons 2/Self-timer Button (P44) 4/[REVIEW] Button (P38) 1/Flash Setting Button (P40) 3/Exposure Compensation (P45...
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...REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE BEEP n0 OFF 1 SEC. 3 SEC. SELECT EXIT MENU • To forward or reverse the menu screen rotate the zoom lever A toward T or W. ZOOM SELECT SET EXIT MENU Be sure to press 1 at the end to P24- 26 for each menu item.) 1 Turn the camera... on the mode selected with the mode dial (P30). REC SETUP 1/3 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE BEEP ... 1/3 W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY AUDIO REC. OFF 2 MIN. SETUP 1/3 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE BEEP n0 OFF 1 SEC. 3 SEC. In this page, the...
...REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE BEEP n0 OFF 1 SEC. 3 SEC. SELECT EXIT MENU • To forward or reverse the menu screen rotate the zoom lever A toward T or W. ZOOM SELECT SET EXIT MENU Be sure to press 1 at the end to P24- 26 for each menu item.) 1 Turn the camera... on the mode selected with the mode dial (P30). REC SETUP 1/3 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE BEEP ... 1/3 W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY AUDIO REC. OFF 2 MIN. SETUP 1/3 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE BEEP n0 OFF 1 SEC. 3 SEC. In this page, the...
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...audio or the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) (DMC-FZ5 only) • When the quality is set to [TIFF], the auto review function works until the end of the LCD monitor (when pictures appear on ...is selected in the recording mode while setting [PLAY ON LCD] to [ON] (DMC-FZ5 only). (DMC-FZ5 only) are recorded in review or playback. (P28) 24 VQT0Q09 When Viewfinder is selected. This mode is activated AUTO REVIEW [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically...
...audio or the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) (DMC-FZ5 only) • When the quality is set to [TIFF], the auto review function works until the end of the LCD monitor (when pictures appear on ...is selected in the recording mode while setting [PLAY ON LCD] to [ON] (DMC-FZ5 only). (DMC-FZ5 only) are recorded in review or playback. (P28) 24 VQT0Q09 When Viewfinder is selected. This mode is activated AUTO REVIEW [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically...
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...currently selected. USB MODE Set the USB communication system. • Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P96) HIGHLIGHT When the auto review or review function is activated, a white saturated area appears blinking in black and white. (P28) VIDEO OUT (Playback mode only) (P95) [NTSC]: Video... output is set to scene mode and the camera is operated in the [PLAY] mode menu is set the desired language. • The language setting also...
...currently selected. USB MODE Set the USB communication system. • Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P96) HIGHLIGHT When the auto review or review function is activated, a white saturated area appears blinking in black and white. (P28) VIDEO OUT (Playback mode only) (P95) [NTSC]: Video... output is set to scene mode and the camera is operated in the [PLAY] mode menu is set the desired language. • The language setting also...
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...adjustment dial. 2560 19 ∫ Highlight display When setting [HIGHLIGHT] to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P23) while the auto review or review function is activated, any white saturated area (extremely bright or glistening part) on the picture appears blinking in black and white. •... ∫ Diopter adjustment of these lines, you compensate the exposure to minus, referring to playback mode. • When reviewing pictures. (P38) • When turning the camera on in the following cases. No highlight display REVIEW1X ∫ Monitor priority When setting [PLAY ON LCD] to display ...
...adjustment dial. 2560 19 ∫ Highlight display When setting [HIGHLIGHT] to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P23) while the auto review or review function is activated, any white saturated area (extremely bright or glistening part) on the picture appears blinking in black and white. •... ∫ Diopter adjustment of these lines, you compensate the exposure to minus, referring to playback mode. • When reviewing pictures. (P38) • When turning the camera on in the following cases. No highlight display REVIEW1X ∫ Monitor priority When setting [PLAY ON LCD] to display ...
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...graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each other . • The histogram in the camera does not match the one displayed in image editing software used with a PC, etc. • Check white saturated areas with the Example of ...histogram highlight display in the auto review function or the review function. (P28) 2560 100_0001 1/19 F2.8 1/200 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 2560 100_0001 1/19 F2.8 1/100 ISO100 AUTO 10...
...graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each other . • The histogram in the camera does not match the one displayed in image editing software used with a PC, etc. • Check white saturated areas with the Example of ...histogram highlight display in the auto review function or the review function. (P28) 2560 100_0001 1/19 F2.8 1/200 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 2560 100_0001 1/19 F2.8 1/100 ISO100 AUTO 10...
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.... (P22) 35 VQT0Q09 The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for home page and e-mail use. [AUTO REVIEW] The recorded picture does not automatically appear. SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE ENLARGE AUTO REVIEW 4"k6"/10k15cm BEEP E-MAIL CLOCK SET SELECT MENU SET EXIT MENU MENU ∫ Settings in Simple Mode This mode...
.... (P22) 35 VQT0Q09 The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for home page and e-mail use. [AUTO REVIEW] The recorded picture does not automatically appear. SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE ENLARGE AUTO REVIEW 4"k6"/10k15cm BEEP E-MAIL CLOCK SET SELECT MENU SET EXIT MENU MENU ∫ Settings in Simple Mode This mode...
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Read P53 or P54 to cancel the review. • You can be deleted. REVIEW4X 1X W 8X DELETE T • : 1k>4k>8k • : 8k>4k>1k 38 VQT0Q09...YES SELECT SET MULTI/ALL • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Multi pictures or all pictures can be deleted during the review (Quick Deletion) EXIT 4X DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 1 second to check the enlarged area. ∫ Recorded... or dim, compensate the exposure. (P45) 2 Enlarge and shift the picture. Recording pictures (basic) Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1 Press 4.
Read P53 or P54 to cancel the review. • You can be deleted. REVIEW4X 1X W 8X DELETE T • : 1k>4k>8k • : 8k>4k>1k 38 VQT0Q09...YES SELECT SET MULTI/ALL • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Multi pictures or all pictures can be deleted during the review (Quick Deletion) EXIT 4X DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 1 second to check the enlarged area. ∫ Recorded... or dim, compensate the exposure. (P45) 2 Enlarge and shift the picture. Recording pictures (basic) Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1 Press 4.
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... • If the remaining number of recordable pictures is not enlarged.) Moreover, the settings for the auto review function on the [SETUP] menu are automatically recorded by setting auto bracket. • When taking pictures using... of the subject. • Auto bracket is canceled after switching the camera off. • When setting the auto bracket, the auto review function is activated regardless of the exposure. You can select the exposure ... be performed. • The exposure may not be used (DMC-FZ5 only). • When setting the quality to the compensation range of the exposure.
... • If the remaining number of recordable pictures is not enlarged.) Moreover, the settings for the auto review function on the [SETUP] menu are automatically recorded by setting auto bracket. • When taking pictures using... of the subject. • Auto bracket is canceled after switching the camera off. • When setting the auto bracket, the auto review function is activated regardless of the exposure. You can select the exposure ... be performed. • The exposure may not be used (DMC-FZ5 only). • When setting the quality to the compensation range of the exposure.
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...cannot be used in the burst mode when the quality is set to [ ] or [ ], they are fixed to the values set for the auto review function on the burst mode setting. The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than that of an SD Memory Card. 49 VQT0Q09 Recording pictures...white balance vary depending on the [SETUP] menu are disabled. • Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. • Burst mode will not perform as described if a MultiMediaCard is used (DMC-FZ5 only). • If the flash is activated, you can record only 1 picture. • When setting...
...cannot be used in the burst mode when the quality is set to [ ] or [ ], they are fixed to the values set for the auto review function on the burst mode setting. The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than that of an SD Memory Card. 49 VQT0Q09 Recording pictures...white balance vary depending on the [SETUP] menu are disabled. • Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. • Burst mode will not perform as described if a MultiMediaCard is used (DMC-FZ5 only). • If the flash is activated, you can record only 1 picture. • When setting...
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...DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system) which was established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). • When changing the folder name or file name on a PC, the pictures will be forwarded/rewound one by one. • In review playback in some cases.) •...; When playing back pictures that can be played back with the camera is JPEG. (Even JPEG pictures cannot be played back in the recording mode or multi playback,...
...DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system) which was established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). • When changing the folder name or file name on a PC, the pictures will be forwarded/rewound one by one. • In review playback in some cases.) •...; When playing back pictures that can be played back with the camera is JPEG. (Even JPEG pictures cannot be played back in the recording mode or multi playback,...
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Check it using review function or setting to the playback mode. • The ISO sensitivity cannot be . You can also change ISO setting from that of the screen may differ from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the menu.) • When the exposure is too bright, set to a larger aperture value...
Check it using review function or setting to the playback mode. • The ISO sensitivity cannot be . You can also change ISO setting from that of the screen may differ from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the menu.) • When the exposure is too bright, set to a larger aperture value...
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... also change ISO setting from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the menu.) • When the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed on the screen turn red. • When the shutter speed is slow, we recommend using review function or setting to the playback mode...
... also change ISO setting from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the menu.) • When the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed on the screen turn red. • When the shutter speed is slow, we recommend using review function or setting to the playback mode...
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We recommend taking pictures and then checking them using the review function. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. F4.0 1/125 • Indication for the condition of exposure 1 (manual exposure assistance) appears for about ...
We recommend taking pictures and then checking them using the review function. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. F4.0 1/125 • Indication for the condition of exposure 1 (manual exposure assistance) appears for about ...
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...P73) (When the recording mode is switched to Manual exposure, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100] even though it using review function or setting to the playback mode. • If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn ...from that of the screen may differ from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the picture will appear blinking in manual exposure. - Adjust the aperture value or shutter speed to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P23) while the auto review or review function is 5 cm (0.16 feet) - ¶...
...P73) (When the recording mode is switched to Manual exposure, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100] even though it using review function or setting to the playback mode. • If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn ...from that of the screen may differ from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the picture will appear blinking in manual exposure. - Adjust the aperture value or shutter speed to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P23) while the auto review or review function is 5 cm (0.16 feet) - ¶...
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... to 320k240 pixels. • The motion images cannot be recorded without audio on DMC-FZ5. • You cannot record audio on DMC-FZ4. • If using a MultiMediaCard, after recording motion images, the card access...may stop while you are recording motion images. • When motion images recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated ... • Motion images recorded with setting [MOTION RATE] to [30fps] on the camera cannot be played back on a camera which does not support [30fps] of motion rate. • In motion image mode...
... to 320k240 pixels. • The motion images cannot be recorded without audio on DMC-FZ5. • You cannot record audio on DMC-FZ4. • If using a MultiMediaCard, after recording motion images, the card access...may stop while you are recording motion images. • When motion images recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated ... • Motion images recorded with setting [MOTION RATE] to [30fps] on the camera cannot be played back on a camera which does not support [30fps] of motion rate. • In motion image mode...
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DMC-FZ5. Delete unnecessary pictures. • Audio cannot be played back by CREATE MOTION IMAGE other equipment. • The audio is made from all still images ... • You cannot use the direction detection function, burst mode, auto bracket and SELECT SET EXIT MENU [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-FZ5 only). • The images in each frame do not appear in normal review. (P38) • If you execute [CREATE MOTION IMAGE], flip animation is not recorded on flip FRAME RATE 5fps...
DMC-FZ5. Delete unnecessary pictures. • Audio cannot be played back by CREATE MOTION IMAGE other equipment. • The audio is made from all still images ... • You cannot use the direction detection function, burst mode, auto bracket and SELECT SET EXIT MENU [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-FZ5 only). • The images in each frame do not appear in normal review. (P38) • If you execute [CREATE MOTION IMAGE], flip animation is not recorded on flip FRAME RATE 5fps...
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...set the auto review function in burst mode (P48), auto bracket (P46) or motion image mode [ ] (P61), or is [AUDIO REC.] set to [ON] (DMC-FZ5 only) (P75)? - It is not a malfunction. 8: The clock setting is reset. • If you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera may shake. This... is activated, you do not use the camera for the auto review function is disabled. • Is the camera in the [SETUP] menu...
...set the auto review function in burst mode (P48), auto bracket (P46) or motion image mode [ ] (P61), or is [AUDIO REC.] set to [ON] (DMC-FZ5 only) (P75)? - It is not a malfunction. 8: The clock setting is reset. • If you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera may shake. This... is activated, you do not use the camera for the auto review function is disabled. • Is the camera in the [SETUP] menu...