Panasonic Dmc Fz100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Note
•If it fails to lock, AF area will flash  in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.•AF tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed to 
be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case.•[ ] cannot be selected in [PANORAMA ASSIST], [FIREWORKS], [STARRY SKY] and 
[HIGH SPEED MOVIE] in Scene Mode.
•[FACE RECOG.] does not work when AF tracking is active.•[ ] does not work in AF tracking.•The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject–When jitter is occurring–When using the zoom
∫ About AF area selection
You can select the AF area by pressing [FOCUS] when [ Ø] is selected.
It is also possible to switch to  AF area selection screen by pressing  1 when AF Mode is 
selected with  3/4.
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You can set from the quick menu.  (P30)
When selecting [Ø]
1Press  3/4 /2 /1 to move the AF area.
•You can set to arbitrary position of the screen. (It cannot be set to 
edge of the screen)
•After moving the AF area, press [DISPLAY] to return it to the center.2Rotate the rear dial to change the size of AF area.
Rear dial right: Enlarge
Rear dial left: Shrink
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It can be changed to 4 different sizes.3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•You can also use the rear dial to set.
Note
•AF area cannot be moved during motion picture recording.•Increase the size of the AF area if focusing is difficult using spot.•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ Ù].•Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent Auto 
Mode, when the Sleep Mode is activated, or when this unit is turned off.
•AF is performed at the center position with a large frame instead of the area selected by AF 
area selection in the following cases:
–During Digital Zoom–When it is hard to focus due to darkness 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28.
The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings.
Applicable modes: 
¢ In recording motion pictures, only [ ] (Continuous AF) can be selected.
About [ ] and [ ]
[ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera gets small. [ ] will 
adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation).
The camera will adjust the focus automatically, and the focus adjustment when the shutter 
button is pressed becomes faster. It is effe ctive when you do not want to miss the photo 
opportunity.
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.•[ ] will not operate during the AF tracking.•When [PRE AF] is set to [ ], it may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom 
lever from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
•In the following cases, [PRE AF] is fixed to [OFF].–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [PANNING], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode–When Manual Focus is in use
 [PRE AF]
[OFF]:
[ ]: Quick AF [ ] is displayed on the screen.
[ ]: Continuous AF
¢[ ] is displayed on the screen. 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28.
Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked.
This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is 
outside the focus area or when the contrast  is too sharp and the appropriate exposure 
cannot be achieved.
Applicable modes: 
∫ Setting the AF/AE lock
1Aim the AF area at the subject.2Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and exposure.
•This does not work when AF tracking is active.3Move the camera to compose the picture and then press the shutter fully.
∫ To cancel the AF/AE lock
The setting is canceled by pr essing the [AF/AE LOCK] again.
Note
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The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is 
locked.
•Program shift can be set even when AE is locked.•When recording motion pictures after locking, you can continue to record in a locked state in 
Creative Motion Picture Mode. Lock will be canceled in other modes than Creative Motion 
Picture Mode.
•Lock is canceled when zooming is performed after locking. Perform the locking again.•AE lock will not work in Manual Exposure Mode (when [SENSITIVITY] is set to something other 
than [AUTO]), Advanced Scene Mode and Scene Mode.
 [AF/AE LOCK]
[AF]: Only the focus is locked.
•[ ] is displayed when the focus is adjusted.
[AE]:Only the exposure is locked.
•[ ], aperture value, and shutter speed is displayed when the exposure 
is adjusted.
[AF/AE]:Both focus and exposure are locked.
•[ ], aperture value, and shutter speed are displayed when the focus and 
exposure are adjusted. 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28.
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
Applicable modes:  
Note
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When [ C] is selected and [AF MODE] is set to [ š], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit 
the person’s face.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P28.
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 how you see.
Applicable modes: 
[OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]
Note
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[ ] is displayed when it is set to either [LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH].•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.•[LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH] represents the maximum range of effect.•The setting is fixed to [OFF] when [QUALITY] is set to [ ].
 [METERING MODE]
[ C ]: Multiple
This is the method in which the camera measures the most 
suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the 
whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this 
method.
[ ]: Center weighted
This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center 
of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[ Ù ]: Spot
This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering 
target  A.
 [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment) 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28.
You can take a picture brightly in dark places  by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, 
you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
Applicable modes: 
[AUTO], [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Note
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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 well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in 
red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P28.
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent 
Resolution Technology.
Applicable modes: 
Note
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Refer to P57  for information about the Intelligent Zoom.
 [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Minimum shutter speed setting1/250 1
Brightness DarkerBrighter
Jitter LessMore
 [I.RESOLUTION]
[OFF]/[ON]
[i.ZOOM] : [I.RESOLUTION] is activated, and  the zoom magnification is increased 
by approximately 1.3
k without noticeable deterioration in the picture. 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28.
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, the Extended Optical Zoom 
or
 the Intelligent Zoom.
Applicable modes: 
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
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Refer to P57  for details.•If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be 
set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1].
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P28.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera 
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Applicable modes: 
¢ [MODE1] will be selected during Motion Picture Recording.
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.•Only [OFF] or [MODE1] can be set in Creative Motion Picture Mode and [PANNING] in Scene 
Mode.
•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] and [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] in Scene Mode.•Only [OFF] or [MODE1] can be set in Burst Mode.
[DIGITAL ZOOM]
 [STABILIZER]
[OFF]
[AUTO]¢: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition.
[MODE1] : Jitter is always compensated during [REC] Mode.
[MODE2]
¢: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed. 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28.
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions that make focusing difficult.
Applicable modes: 
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P28.
You can switch the flash setting.
Applicable modes:
 
[‡]/[ ]/[‰]/[ ]/[ ]
Note
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Refer to P69  for details.
 [AF ASSIST LAMP]
[OFF] : The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[ON] : When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter 
button is pressed halfway. (Larger  AF areas are displayed depending on the 
recording conditions.)
Note
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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 beco me more difficult to focus on the subject.
•Remove the lens hood.•A vignetting effect may appear on the circumference of the AF assist lamp 
because the AF assist lamp may be obscured by the lens, however, this 
does not cause a problem with the performance of the camera.
•In the following cases, [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF].–In [SCENERY]–In [NIGHT SCENERY] , [ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
–In [SUNSET], [PANNING], [FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode
[FLASH] 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28.
[2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just be fore the shutter closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Applicable modes: 
Note
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Set it to [1ST] normally.•[2ND] is displayed in the flash icon on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder if you set [FLASH 
SYNCHRO] to [2ND].
•When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P28.
When the flash is used with the Red-Eye Reduction ( [ ], [ ], [ ] ) selected, it 
will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data.
Applicable modes:
 
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
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It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions.•When the Digital Red-Eye Correction is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon.•Refer to P70  for details.
 [FLASH SYNCHRO]
[1ST]: The normal method when taking pictures with the 
flash.
[2ND]: The light source appears behind the subject and 
picture becomes dynamic.
 [RED-EYE REMOVAL] 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28.
With the optional conversion l enses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take 
close-up pictures of smaller subjects.
Applicable modes: 
Note
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Refer to P202  for details about attaching the lens.•Ensure that [CONVERSION] is set to [OFF] when not using a conversion lens.•Read the operating instructions of the conversion lens for details.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P28.
To set the year, month, day and time.
It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET]  (P31) in the [SETUP] menu.
 [CONVERSION]
[OFF]
[] When you attach the tele conversion lens.
[] When you attach the close-up lens.
 [CLOCK SET]
C 
						

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Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu
•The [REC] Mode menus below will also be displayed in Creative Motion Picture Mode.–[FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[AF MODE]/
[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[STABILIZER]/[AF ASSIST LAMP]/
[CONVERSION]
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P28.
This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
 
[ [AVCHD(1080i)]]/[ [AVCHD(720p)]]/[ [MOTION JPEG]]
Note
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Refer to P 111  for details.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P28 .
This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
 
∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [AVCHD(1080i)]].
[FSH]/[FH]
∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [AVCHD(720p)]].
[SH]/[H]
∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [MOTION JPEG]].
[HD]/[WVGA]/[VGA]/[QVGA]
Note
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Refer to P 111  for details.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P28 .
This changes the setup in Creative Motion Picture Mode.
Applicable modes:
 
[P]/[A]/[S]/[M]
Note
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Refer to P114  for details.
 [REC MODE]
 [REC QUALITY]
 [EXPOSURE MODE]