Panasonic Dmc Fx78 Owners Manual

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Using the [Rec] Mode Menu
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
Set the flash to match the recording.
Applicable modes:
 ñ·¿
¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
 [Flash]
‡ : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
:
AUTO/Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
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 
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then 
activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting 
conditions.
‰ : Forced Flash ON
:
Forced ON/Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
:
Slow sync./Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will 
slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark 
background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the 
red-eye phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
Π: 
Forced Flash OFFThe flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the 
flash is not permitted. 
						

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∫Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
¢1 [ ] is displayed.
¢ 2 [Expressive]/[Retro]/[Pure]/[Monochrome]/[Silhouette]
¢ 3 [High Dynamic]
¢ 4 [Pin Hole]/[Film Grain]
•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
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∫The available flash range
•The available flash range is an approximation.
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 It may vary depending on the [Min. Shtr Speed]  setting.
¢ 2 When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO].
¢ 3 When [Sensitivity] is set to [ ].
•¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.–When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].–When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image 
Stabilizer is set to [ON].
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.•In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.
Note
•If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the 
heat or lighting from the flash.
•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted 
properly and the picture may become too bright or too dark.
•When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even 
when you press the shutter button fully.
•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the White Balance may not be 
properly adjusted.
•The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode or when shutter 
speed is fast.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you are taking pictures in quick succession. Take a 
picture after the access indication disappears.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between peopl e. Also, if the subject is far away from the 
camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
WideTe l e
[AUTO] in 
[Sensitivity] 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.9 m (19.4 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.5 m (8.20 feet)
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡
1/60
¢1 to 1/4000 1
¢
1 to 1/4000
1 or 1/8 to 1/4000¢ 2
1 or 1/4 to 1/4000¢2, 3‰
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Applicable modes:
 ñ·¿
•Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to 
take the picture. The self-timer indicator blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
Note
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is 
automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the 
self-timer indicator  A will blink and then may turn on brightly operating 
as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.•Setting of the self-timer cannot be performed in following conditions.–In [Hi-Speed Burst] in Scene Mode–When recording motion pictures
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P36.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of  the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
Applicable modes: 
·¿
Note
•The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.  (P153)
 [Selftimer]
[]
(10 seconds) Pictures are taken in 10 seconds.•Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode.
[]
(2 seconds) Pictures are taken in 2 seconds.
•When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the 
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
[OFF]
j
  [Aspect Ratio]
[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.
[] Square aspect ratio 
						

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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
Set the number of pixels. The higher the nu mbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the 
pictures will appear even when they  are printed onto large sheets.
Applicable modes:
 ñ·¿
When the aspect ratio is [ X].
¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
When the aspect ratio is [ Y].
When the aspect ratio is [ W].
When the aspect ratio is [ ].
 [Picture Size]
 (12M) 4000k3000 pixels
 (8M )¢3264k 2448 pixels
 (5M ) 2560k1920 pixels
 (3M )
¢2048k 1536 pixels
 (2M )¢1600k 1200 pixels
 (0.3M ) 640k480 pixels
 (10.5M) 4000k2672 pixels
 (7M )
¢3264k 2176 pixels
 (4.5M )¢2560k 1712 pixels
 (2.5M )¢2048k 1360 pixels
 (0.3M )¢640 k424 pixels
 (9M) 4000k2248 pixels
 (6M )
¢3264k 1840 pixels
 (3.5M )¢2560k 1440 pixels
 (2M )¢1920k 1080 pixels
 (0.2M )¢640 k360 pixels
 (9M) 2992k2992 pixels
 (6M )
¢2448k 2448 pixels
 (3.5M )¢1920k 1920 pixels
 (2.5M )¢1536k 1536 pixels
 (0.2M )¢480 k480 pixels 
						

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Note
•
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.
•If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.•The Extended Optical Zoom does not work in the following cases so the picture size for [ ] is 
not displayed.
–In [Motion Deblur] in Intelligent Auto Mode–In Macro Zoom Mode–In [Transform], [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst] or 
[Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
–In 3D Photo Mode–In [Pin Hole] in My Color Mode–When recording motion pictures•Pictures may appear in mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.•The setting is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9), 2.5M (1:1) in [Transform] in Scene Mode.•The setting is fixed to 2M (4:3) in [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode.
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P36.
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes:
 ·¿
Note
•The setting is fixed to [ ›] in [Transform], [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.], 
[Hi-Speed Burst] or [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode.
•The following icons are displayed during the 3D recording.
 [Quality]
[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)
[] :MPO iFine (
Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.)
[] :MPO iStandard (
Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.) 
						

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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sens itivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
Applicable modes: 
·
[AUTO]/[]/[ISO100]/[ISO200]/[ISO400]/[ISO800]/[ISO1600]
∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera 
detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO 
sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the 
scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
•
The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously 
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. 
Note
•For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to  P73.•The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.–In [Sports], [Baby1]/[Baby2], [Pet] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode•The setting is fixed to [AUTO] when recording motion pictures.
 [Sensitivity]
[ISO100] [ISO1600]
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
Jitter of the subjectIncreased Less
ISO sensitivitySettings
AUTO
maximum [ISO400]
(With the flash on [ISO1600]) The ISO sensitivity is automatica
lly adjusted according to the 
brightness.
 maximum [ISO1600]
(Intelligent) The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of 
the subject and the brightness.
100/200/400/800/1600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings. 
						

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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in ot her such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: 
·¿
Note
•The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of  fluorescent lamp being recorded 
under so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
•The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White 
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.–[Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], [Party], 
[Candle Light], [Sunset], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Beach], [Snow] or 
[Aerial Photo] in Scene Mode
–[Expressive], [Retro], [Pure], [Monochrome], [Silhouette] or [Film Grain] in My Color Mode
∫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 color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function 
properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin Color Temperature
 [White Balance]
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[Ò ] Value set by using [ Ó] 
						

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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.1Touch [Ò].
2Touch [ Ó].
3Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so 
that the frame in the center is filled by the white 
object only and then touch [Set].
•
If the subject is overly bright or overly dark, you may 
not be able to set the White Balance. If this is the case, 
adjust to an appropriate brightness and then set the 
White Balance again.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the White Balance.
1Touch [ V]/[Ð ]/[î ]/[Ñ ]/[Ò ] from the White Balance.
2Touch [ ].3Drag the slide bar to make fine adjustments.
•
Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.
4Touch [Set].5Touch [OK].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Note
•The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The White Balance fine adjustment level in [ Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the White 
Balance using [ Ó].
•White Balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] and [WARM] in 
[Color Mode].
Setting the White Balance manually
Finely adjusting the White Balance
[Red]: Touch when the hue is bluish.
[Blue]: Touch when the hue is reddish. 
						

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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
Applicable modes:
 ·¿
¢ [Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.
Note
•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].•The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.•It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.–In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], and [Aerial Photo] in 
Scene Mode.
∫About [ š] (Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera 
detects the faces.
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 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ] 
([ Ø ] while motion pictures are taken).
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking–When Digital Zoom is used
 [AF Mode]
[š ]: Face Detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus 
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter 
what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[] : AF Tracking Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep 
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
•
Refer to P48 for details.
[ ]: 23-area-focusing¢Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is 
effective when the subject is not  in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
[Ø ]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
center of the screen.
[Ù ]: Spot-focusing
¢The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.