Panasonic Dmc Fx7 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫Setting the White Balance manually 
(White set )
Use this mode when you want to set the 
white balance manually.
1Set to [ ] (White set) and then 
press 1.
2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper 
or a similar white object so that the frame 
on the center of the screen turns white 
and then press 1. 
∫Finely Adjusting the White Balance 
(White Balance Fine Adjustment )
When you cannot acquire the desired hue 
by setting the white balance, you can adjust 
the white balance finely.
1Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]/[ ]. (P60)
2Press 3 several times until 
[WB ADJUST.] appears.3Finely adjust the white balance.
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is 
reddish.
2 [RED]: Press when the hue is 
bluish.
About the white balance
 In simple mode [ ], the white balance is 
fixed to [AUTO].
 When taking a picture with the flash, the 
white balance will be automatically 
adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight)], but 
the white balance may not be properly 
adjusted when the photo flash is 
insufficient.
About the white balance fine adjustment
 The white balance icon on the screen 
turns red or blue.
 You can set the value independently for 
each of the modes in white balance.
 The setting on the fine adjustment of the 
white balance is reflected to the picture 
when taking a picture with the flash.
 When you set the white balance using the 
White set [ ], the adjustment level is 
set to “0”.
 When the color effect is set to any of 
[COOL], [WARM], [B/W] or [SEPIA] (P66), 
you cannot finely adjust the white balance.
WHITE SET
SETCANCELMENU
BLUERED
WB ADJUST.
SELECTEXIT
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ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to 
light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity 
higher, the camera becomes more suitable 
for recording in dark places.
 When setting to [AUTO], the ISO 
sensitivity is automatically adjusted in the 
range described below according to the 
brightness. 
[ISO 80] – [ISO 200]
(It can be adjusted from [ISO100] to 
[ISO400] when using the flash. However, it 
is fixed to [ISO100] when the flash mode 
is set to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction 
[].)
 In simple mode [ ], motion image mode 
[ ] or scene mode (P53), ISO 
sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
 To avoid picture noise, we recommend 
decreasing the ISO sensitivity or setting 
[PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P66)If you select a larger picture size, you can 
print pictures clearly.
When you select a smaller picture size 
(640k480 pixels), you can store more 
pictures on a card though the picture 
quality is deteriorated. In addition, it is easy 
to attach the picture to an e-mail or post it 
on a website because the file size is small.
 For how to playback pictures recorded 
using [HDTV] mode on a High-Definition 
TV (HDTV has a 16:9 aspect), refer to 
P82.
 Both ends of the pictures recorded using 
[HDTV] mode may be cut off in printing. 
Check the picture before printing. (P96)
 In motion image mode [ ], the picture 
size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.
 Pictures may appear like a mosaic 
depending on the subject or the recording 
condition.
 The number of recordable pictures 
depends on the subject.
 The number of remaining pictures may not 
correspond with recorded frames.
 Refer to P17 for the number of recordable 
pictures.
ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY]
ISO sensitivity 80 400
Use in bright 
places
(e.g. outdoors)SuitableNot 
suitable
Use in dark 
placesNot 
suitableSuitable
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less
Increased
Picture Size [PICT.SIZE]
2560 2560k1920 pixels
2048 2048k1536 pixels
1600 1600k1200 pixels
1280 1280k960 pixels
640 640k480 pixels
HDTV 1920k1080 pixels
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You can select 2 types of quality 
(compression rate) according to the usage 
of the picture.
 Pictures may have a mosaic-like 
appearance depending on the subject or 
the recording condition.
 The number of recordable pictures 
depends on the subject.
 The number of remaining pictures may not 
correspond with recorded frames.
 Refer to P17 for the number of recordable 
pictures.You can take a picture with audio.
 When you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON], 
[ ] appears on the screen.
 When you start recording by focusing on 
the subject and pressing the shutter 
button, the audio recording will be 
automatically stopped in 5 seconds. There 
is no need to keep pressing the shutter 
button.
 Audio is recorded from the built-in 
microphone of the camera.
 If you press the [MENU] button during the 
audio recording, the audio recording will 
be canceled. The audio cannot be 
recorded.
 You cannot record pictures with audio in 
auto bracket or burst mode.
 When audio is recorded with each picture, 
the total number of pictures that can be 
stored on each card will slightly decrease.
Quality [QUALITY]
Fine (Low compression):
This type gives priority to picture 
quality. Picture quality will be high.
Standard (High compression):
This type gives priority to the 
number of recordable pictures and 
records standard quality pictures.
Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.]
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 When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures may become still while being focused on, 
however, this is not a malfunction.
 In the digital zoom or when you take  pictures in dark places, the AF area is 
displayed on the center of the screen with 
a size wider than usual.
 When multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas)  light at the same time, the camera is 
focusing on all the AF areas.
The focus position is not predetermined 
because it is set to the position the 
camera automatically determines at the 
time of focusing. If you want to determine 
the focus position to take pictures, switch 
the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode or 
spot-area-focusing mode.AF Mode [AF MODE]
9-area-focusing:
The camera focuses on any of 
9 focus areas. You can record a 
picture in free composition without 
limiting the position of the subject. 
3-area-focusing:
The camera focuses on any of the 
left, center and right of the screen.
1-area-focusing:
The camera focuses on the subject 
in AF area on the center of the 
screen. 
Spot-focusing:
The camera focuses on the limited 
and narrow area in the screen. 
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Illuminating the subject with 
the AF assist lamp allows 
the camera to focus on the 
subject in low light 
conditions. When you press 
the shutter button halfway in 
dark places or other situations, an AF area 
wider than usual appears and the AF assist 
lamp 1 turns on.
 Be sure of the following points when the 
AF assist lamp is in use.
– Do not look at the AF assist lamp 
closely.
– Do not cover the AF assist lamp with 
your fingers.
 In simple mode [ ], the setting on the 
[AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [ON].
 In [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], 
[FIREWORKS] and [SELF PORTRAIT] in 
scene mode (P53), the setting on the [AF 
ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF].
 When you do not want to use the AF 
assist lamp (e.g. when you take a picture 
of a subject in a dark place), set the [AF 
ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it 
becomes difficult to focus on the subject.
 When the AF assist lamp turns on, the AF 
area is displayed with a size wider than 
usual and set only to a point on the center 
of the screen.The shutter speed can be automatically 
adjusted. However, you can take pictures 
brighter than usual by changing the longest 
shutter speed. This mode is especially 
effective when you want to record both the 
background and the subject brightly.
You can select the slow shutter from 1/8 
second, 1/4 second, 1/2 second and 1 
second.
 Usually, set to [1/8–] to take pictures.
 When you set the shutter speed longer on 
[SLOW SHUTTER], we recommend using 
a tripod because jitters will easily occur. 
AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP]
ON The AF assist lamp turns on under 
low light conditions. At this time, the 
AF assist lamp icon [ ] appears 
on the screen. The effective range 
of the AF assist lamp is 4.92 feet 
(1.5 m).
OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn 
on.
Slow Shutter [SLOW SHUTTER]
Slow shutter 
setting1/8 1
Brightness Darker Brighter
Jitter Less More
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It is possible to further magnify a subject 
already magnified 3 times with the optical 
zoom by 4 more times with the digital 
zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 
12 times. 
∫Entering the digital zoom range
When you rotate the zoom lever to the 
extreme Tele position, the on-screen zoom 
indication may momentarily pause. This is 
not a malfunction.
You can enter the digital zoom range to 
continuously rotate the zoom lever to Tele 
or to release the zoom lever once and then 
rotate it to Tele again. 
1Optical zoom
2Digital zoom
(e.g. 4 times magnification)
 When using the digital zoom the picture 
quality deteriorates.
 In the digital zoom range, the stabilizer 
function may not be effective.
 We recommend using a tripod.
 The AF area is displayed with a size wider 
than usual and set only to a point on the 
center of the screen in the digital zoom 
range.You can use 4 types of color effects 
depending on the image of the picture.
Use this function according to the recording 
situation and the atmosphere of the picture.
 When you take pictures in dark places, 
noises may become visible.
To avoid noises, we recommend setting 
[PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL].
Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
W
WT
T
Color Effect [COL.EFFECT]
COOL The picture becomes bluish.
WARM The picture becomes reddish.
B/W The picture becomes black and 
white.
SEPIA The picture becomes sepia.
Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]
NATURAL The picture becomes softer.
VIVID The picture becomes sharper.
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This camera allows you to create motion 
picture files up to 20 seconds long by 
connecting images recorded in flip 
animation mode.
Example:
When capturing images of the subject in 
sequence moving the camera little by little 
and aligning the images, the subject looks 
as if it is moving. 
 You can play back created flip animations 
with the same method used to play back 
motion images. (P70)
1Select [FLIP ANIM.]. 
 A motion image file is created by putting 
images recorded in [IMAGE CAPTURE] 
together by [CREATE MOTION 
IMAGE].
 Audio cannot be recorded.
 You cannot use the audio dubbing with 
flip animations.
2Select [IMAGE CAPTURE]. 
 The picture size is 320k240 pixels.
Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.]
EXITMENUSELECT
REC3/3
FLIP ANIM.
MENU
STANDARDPICT.ADJ.
CREATE MOTION IMAGE
DELETE STILL IMAGES IMAGE CAPTURE
EXITMENUSELECT
FLIP ANIM.
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3Capture images for flip animation. 
 You can check the recorded image with 
4 and the previous or following image 
with 2/1.
 Delete unnecessary images with [ ] 
button.
 You can record up to 100 pictures. The 
number of recordable pictures 
displayed is an approximation.
4Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE]. 
5Select [FRAME RATE] and set the 
number of frames. 
6Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE] 
and create a flip animation. 
 The file number appears after creating 
a flip animation.
892REMAIN
320
EXITMENU
DELETE STILL IMAGES IMAGE CAPTURE
EXITMENU
CREATE MOTION IMAGE
SELECT
FLIP ANIM.
MENU
5fps 5 frames/sec.
10fps 10 frames/sec. (The motion 
images become smoother.)
CREATE MOTION IMAGE
CREATE MOTION IMAGE
5fps
10fpsFRAME RATE
EXITMENUSELECT SET
CREATE MOTION IMAGE
5fpsFRAME RATE
EXITMENUSELECT
CREATE MOTION IMAGE
MENU
3 times
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∫Deleting all still images used to create 
flip animation
When selecting [DELETE STILL IMAGES] 
in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a confirmation 
screen appears. Select [YES] with 4 and 
then press 1.
 You cannot use the audio recording 
function, burst mode and auto bracket.
 The images in each frame do not appear 
in normal review. (P35)
 If you execute [CREATE MOTION 
IMAGE], flip animation is made from all 
pictures recorded for flip animation. 
Delete unnecessary pictures.
 Flip animations may not be played back by 
other equipment.
 The audio is not recorded on flip 
animations, however, you may hear 
varying levels of noises when you play 
back flip animations with other equipment 
which does not have a mute function.
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Playback (advanced)
Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images
∫Pictures with audio
Select the picture with audio icon [ ] 
and 
play back the audio. 
∫ Motion images
Select the picture with the motion image 
icon [ ] and play back the motion 
images. 
 The cursor displayed during  playback corresponds to  3/4 /
2/ 1.
 Motion image playback stops and the  normal playback is restored by pressing 
4. ∫
Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
During motion image playback, keep 
pressing  2/1.
1 : Fast forward
2 : Fast rewind
 When releasing the button, it turns to  normal motion image playback.
∫ To  p a u s e
Press  3 during motion image playback.
Press  3 again to cancel pause.
 You cannot play audio only with the 
camera. When you want to play audio, 
connect the camera to TV (P82) or PC 
(P85).
 The picture with audio cannot be resized  (P78) or trimmed (P79).
 You cannot use the zoom function while 
playing back or pausing motion images.
 The file format that can be played back  with this camera is QuickTime Motion 
JPEG.
 Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files  recorded by a PC or other equipment may 
not be played back with this camera.
 When playing back motion images that  have been recorded with other equipment, 
the quality of images may be deteriorated 
or it may not be possible to play them 
back.
 When using a high capacity card, it is  possible that fast rewinding may be slower 
than usual.
PLAY AUDIO100 _
00011/19
10:00  DEC. 1.2004
1600
PLAY MOTION100 _
00011/19IMAGE
10:00  DEC. 1.2004
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