Panasonic Dmc Fx78 Owners Manual

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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures  of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
Applicable modes:
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Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, 
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
•Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between 
the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
•Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used in the following cases.–In 3D Photo Mode–When [ ] is set in [AF Mode]
 [Macro Mode]
[ ] ([AF Macro]) You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm (0.10 feet) 
from the lens by pressing the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1
k).
[ ] ([Macro Zoom]) You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3
k while 
maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide 
position [3 cm (0.10 feet)].
•The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.•Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital Zoom range)
[OFF]
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and 
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shut ter is pressed. This is useful when you 
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Applicable modes: 
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
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The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•It does not operate during AF tracking.•[Quick AF] cannot be set when in [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], 
[Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.
Note
•Refer to P63  for details.
 [Quick AF]
 [Face Recog.] 
						

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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
Use this function when you c annot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
•EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV 
changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•Exposure compensation cannot be used in the following cases.–In [Starry Sky] in Scene Mode–In [Expressive], [Retro], [Pure], [Monochrome] or [Silhouette] in My Color Mode
 [Exposure]
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
1Adjust the exposure by dragging the slide bar.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
2Touch [Exit].
•Exit the menu after it is set.•The exposure compensation value appears on the 
screen. 
						

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In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure 
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture 
with the desired exposure from the 3 p ictures with different exposures.
Applicable modes: 
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With Auto Bracket  d1EV
Note
•
When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. Exposure value is 
displayed in the touch icon on the screen when the exposure is compensated.
•The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•[ Œ ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.•Setting of the Auto Bracket cannot be performed in following conditions.–In [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Handheld Night Shot], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], 
[Starry Sky] and [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
–In [Expressive], [Retro], [Pure], [Monochrome], [Silhouette], [Pin Hole] and [Film Grain] in My 
Color Mode
–When recording motion pictures
 [Auto Bracket]
 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1EV i1EV
1Touch [ ] during exposure compensation.
2Adjust the compensation range of the exposure by 
touching [ ]/[ ].
•
When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0).
3Touch [Exit].
•Exit the menu after it is set. 
						

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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject,  to bring the image close to real life.
Applicable modes: 
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
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Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [ISO100] if 
the picture is taken with [i.Exposure] set to valid.
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.•[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P36.
You can take bright pictures in dark places  by setting [Min. Shtr Speed] slower. Also, you 
can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
Applicable modes: 
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[AUTO], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Note
•
This should usually be set to [AUTO] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter 
speed other than [AUTO], [ ] appears on the screen.)
•When [AUTO] is selected, shutter speed may be set up to 1 second when there is not much 
jitter to adjust with the [Stabilizer], or when [Stabilizer] is set to [OFF].
•Setting [Min. Shtr Speed]  to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we 
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
•Setting [Min. Shtr Speed]  to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend 
recording the picture in a well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in 
red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
 [i.Exposure]
  [Min. Shtr Speed]
Minimum shutter speed setting1/125 1
Brightness DarkerBrighter
Jitter LessMore 
						

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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent 
Resolution Technology.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
•Refer to P49  for information about the Intelligent Zoom.
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P36.
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom or 
[i.ZOOM].
Applicable modes: 
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
Refer to P49  for details.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode.
 [i.Resolution]
[ON] [i.Resolution] is activated.
[i.ZOOM] [i.Resolution] is activated, and the zoom magnification is increased by 
approximately 1.3
k without noticeable deterioration in the picture.
[OFF]
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 [Digital Zoom] 
						

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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
Pictures are taken continuously wh ile the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken.
Applicable modes:
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
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Focus, exposure, and White Balance will be fixed to the settings for the first picture. Depending 
on changes in the brightness of the subject, the recording may be brighter or darker from the 
second picture.
•When the Self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3.•The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording 
environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.
•Burst Mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.•If you take pictures in Burst Mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture 
data.
•[ Œ ] is set for the flash when burst is set.•You cannot use Burst Mode in following conditions.–In [Panorama Assist], [Han dheld Night Shot], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], 
[Fireworks] and [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
–In [Pin Hole] in My Color Mode–When recording motion pictures
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P36.
Using these modes, the pictures  can be made sharper or softer, the colors of the pictures 
can be turned into sepia colors or  other color effects can be achieved.
Applicable modes: 
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¢ 1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
¢ 2 This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode.
 [Burst]
Burst speed (pictures/second) approx. 3.7
Number of recordable pictures max. 7 pictures
 [Color Mode]
[ ] ([STANDARD]) This is the standard setting.
[ ] ([Happy])¢ 1Image with enhanced brightness and vividness.
[ ] ([NATURAL])¢ 2The picture becomes softer.
[ ] ([VIVID])¢ 2The picture becomes sharper.
[ ] ([B/W]) The picture becomes black and white.
[ ] ([SEPIA]) The picture becomes sepia.
[ ] ([COOL])
¢ 2The picture becomes bluish.
[ ] ([WARM])¢ 2The picture becomes reddish. 
						

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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way 
making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF 
area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.)
Applicable modes:
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[ON]/[OFF]
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P36.
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is 
performed whenever the flash is used. The  camera automatically detects red-eye and 
corrects the picture.
Applicable modes: 
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [ š] and Face Detection is active.•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.•[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].
 [AF Assist Lamp]
Note
•The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).•When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp  A (e.g. when taking 
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [OFF]. In this 
case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.
•[AF Assist Lamp] is fixed to [OFF] in [Self Portrait], [Scenery], 
[Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Sunset], [Fireworks] and 
[Aerial Photo] in Scene Mode.
  [Red-Eye Removal] 
						

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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
Using this mode, jitter during picture taking  is detected, and the camera automatically 
compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Applicable modes:
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–In Digital Zoom range.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to ta ke pictures indoors or in dark places.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
•The setting is fixed to [ON] in [Self Portrait] or [Handheld Night Shot] in Scene Mode or in 
recording motion pictures.
•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Starry Sky] in Scene Mode.
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P36.
You can take a picture with date and time of recording.
Applicable modes:
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Note
•Date information for pictures recorded with the [Date Stamp] set cannot be deleted.•When printing pictures with [Date Stamp] at a shop or with a printer, the date will be 
printed on top of the other if you choose to print with the date.
•Date information cannot be stamped into the pictures recorded without setting the clock.•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases.–In [Panorama Assist], [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode–[Auto Bracket] and [Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu–When recording motion pictures•[Text Stamp], [Resize] and [Cropping] cannot  be set for pictures recorded with [Date Stamp] 
set.
•Even if you take a picture with [Date Stamp] set to [OFF], it is possible to stamp dates into the 
recorded pictures using [Text Stamp]  (P102) or setup the Date print  (P108, 133) .
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to  P36.
Note
•
Refer to P16  for details.
 [Stabilizer]
 [Date Stamp]
[ ] ([W/O TIME]) Stamp the year, month, and day.
[ ] ([WITH TIME]) Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.
[OFF]
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 [Clock Set] 
						

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Using the [Motion Picture] Mode Menu
For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
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[ [AVCHD]]
•
Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an 
HDMI connection.
•It can be played back as is by  inserting the card into a device compatible with AVCHD. Refer to 
the instructions of the device used for details on compatibility.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher.
[ [Motion JPEG]]
•Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on your PC. It can be 
recorded using less storage when there is not much space left on the memory card or when 
you want to attach the motion picture to an e-mail.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher.
 [Rec Mode]