Panasonic Dmc Fz100 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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This will take pictures in burst with the flash. It is useful for when taking pictures 
continuously in a dark area. Pictures recor ded will be recorded together as a single burst 
picture group.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4  to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner 
or car, the background becomes a blur and the subject stays focused. This effect is called 
“panning”. This mode allows you  to obtain this effect easier.
∫ Technique for Panning Mode
To obtain good pictures in Panning Mode, move the 
camera in a horizontal plane as you take the pictures.
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We recommend that you do not follow the subject with 
the camera alone, but stand facing the...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1Press  3/4  to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].
•It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu.  (P30)2Take pictures.
•Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. 
Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When 
countdown...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks Mode
We recommend performing the following steps to prefocus on the point the pictures will be 
taken so that you do not miss taking pictures of the fireworks when they are fired.
1 Aim the camera at an object, such as a distant light, that is about the same distance 
from the camera as the point where the fireworks will rise.
2 Press the shutter button...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also 
prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.
Note
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The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•Do not touch the camera with wet hands.•Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfun ction. Make sure that sand or seawater does 
not get into the lens or the terminals.
•Problems caused by sand, seawater and fresh water are not covered by the product warranty....

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This will record 220 frames/second, recording very fast movement that cannot be seen 
with the naked eye as a motion picture.
1Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.2Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
Note
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You can also start/stop motion picture recording by pressing the shutter button.•It cannot be recorded into the built-in memory.•Recording format will be...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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[REC] Mode: 
Advanced (Recording pictures)Recording Motion Picture
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or 
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
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Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures. 
However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality.)
∫Modes that can be recorded for motion picture...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
•The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps 2 and 3.
¢ 1 Set [REMAINING DISP.]  (P33) to [ ] to display the available recording time before 
recording motion pictures.
¢ 2 The screen that is displayed during Motion Picture Mode setting is different depending on the 
setting of the 
[REC MODE].
¢ 3[ ! ] will not be displayed in the Creative Motion Picture Mode.
Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A...

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•Refer to P150 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•Refer to P238 for information about the available recording time.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. It is also possible to 
record with burst.
∫Taking a still picture while recording a motion picture
During motion picture recording, press the shutter 
button fully to record a still picture.
∫ Burst during motion picture recording
1Setup burst  (P82) before starting motion picture recording.
2Hold down the shutter button fully while recording motion pictures.
•You can set [ ], [ ] and [ ] in Burst...