Panasonic Dmc Fz100 Operating Instructions Manual

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•An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
∫Layout printing
When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set 
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 4 for the picture that you 
want to print.
When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print 4 different pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set 
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 1 for each of the 4 pictures.
Note
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The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the [ ¥] indication lights 
orange during printing. After finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the 
printer.
•If the number of prints is high, the pictures may be printed several times. In this case, the 
remaining number of prints indicated may differ from the number set.
•When the pictures in RAW files are to be printed, the JPEG pictures recorded simultaneously 
by the camera will be printed. If JPEG pictures do not exit, RAW file pictures cannot be printed.
[PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit)
ItemDescription of settings
{ Settings on the printer are prioritized.
á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page
â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page
ã 2 pictures on 1 page
ä 4 pictures on 1 page 
						

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Others
OthersUsing the Conversion Lens (optional)
With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take 
close-up pictures of smaller subjects.
Refer to  P149 for details.
Preparations: Remove the lens cap and lens hood.
Attach the lens adapter.
•Rotate the lens adapter slowly and carefully.
Attach the tele conversion lens.
A Lens adapter (DMW-LA5; optional)
B Tele conversion lens (DMW-LT55; optional)
•Close-up lens (DMW-LC55; optional) can be 
attached in a similar manner.
¢ The actual magnific ation when the zoom is used will be 1.7 times the display.
Zoom magnification 
when a lens is  attached
(Max. number of  pixels)Recordable range when using a  conversion lens
WideTe l e
Tele conversion lens 12 k-24 k
¢5.5 m (18.0 feet) to  ¶
Close-up lens 4k-24 k 18 cm (0.59 feet) 
to 
50 cm (1.64 feet) 33 cm (1.09 feet) 
to 
50 cm (1.64 feet) 
						

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Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu. (P28)
•Refer to P149 for [CONVERSION].
Press 3/4 to select [ ], and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
•Set in same way to select [ ] too.•Always set to [OFF] when the conversion lens is taken off.
Note
•Lens adapter (DMW-LA5; optional) is needed to use the conversion lens.•MC protector (DMW-LMC52; optional) or ND f ilters (DMW-LND52; optional) cannot be used 
together with the conversion lens. Remove them before attaching the conversion lens.
•When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the image may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking 
pictures.
•When using the tele conversion lens:–We recommend using a tripod.–The Stabilizer Function ma y not work sufficiently.–The focus indication may light due to the jitter even if the subject is not focused.–The time required for focusing may become longer than usual.
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Others
Using the Protector/Filter (optional)
The MC protector (DMW-LMC52; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the 
colors nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens.
The ND filter (DMW-LND52; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th 
(equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance.
PL filter (DMW-LPL52; optional) will suppress the reflected light from a metal or non 
spherical surfaces (flat non-metallic surfaces, water vapour or invisible particles in the air), 
making it possible to take a picture with enhanced contrast.
Turn the camera on.
Rotate the zoom lever towards 
[ L ] (W), and set the lens barrel to Wide 
(1 k).
•Set [CONVERSION] to [OFF].  (P149)•Close the flash.
Attach the filter.
AMC protector
B ND filter
C PL filter
Note
•Do not attach multiple filters at the same time.•If the filter is tightened too much, you may not be able to remove it. Do not tighten it too much.•You cannot attach the filter when the lens hood is attached.•If the filter is dropped, it may be destroyed. Be careful not to drop it when attaching it to the 
camera.
•Be careful not to get a fingerprint, dirt, etc., on the filter when it is attached, otherwise the focus 
may be adjusted to the lens, resulting in the subject being out of focus.
•Refer to the instructions for each filter for details.
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Using an external flash (optional)
After attaching the external flash, the effective range will be increased when compared to 
the camera’s built in flash.
Preparations: 
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Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash.
∫Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL500; optional)
Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe  A 
and then turn on the camera and the dedicated 
flash.
•Be sure to firmly secure to the dedicated flash with the lock 
ring  B.
Select [FLASH] on the [REC] mode menu.  (P28)
Press  3/4 to select the mode and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•While the external flash is connected, [Œ] is displayed on the 
screen.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
∫ When using other commercially available external flashes without 
communication functions with the camera (DMC-FZ100)
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It is necessary to set the exposure on the external flash. If you want to use the external flash in 
Auto Mode, use an external flash that allows you to set the aperture value and the ISO 
sensitivity to match the settings on the camera.
•Set to Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Manual Exposure mode on the camera and then set the 
same aperture value and ISO sensitivity on the external flash. (The exposure cannot be 
compensated adequately due to the change on the aperture value in Shutter-Priority AE Mode 
and the external flash cannot control the light adequately in Program AE Mode because the 
aperture value cannot be fixed.) 
						

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Others
Note
•You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even 
when attaching the external flash.
•Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed 
polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate 
normally.
•If you use commercially available external flashes with communication functions other than the 
dedicated one, they may not operate normally or they may be damaged. Do not use them.
•Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the 
external flash is attached. When you are not using the external flash, detach it.
•When attaching the external flash, the built-in flash cannot be activated.•Do not open the built-in flash when an external flash is attached.•The camera will become unstable when attaching the external flash, it is recommended to use 
a tripod when taking picture.
•Turn off the camera when removing the external flash.•Detach the external flash when carrying the camera.•When attaching the external flash, do not hold only the external flash because it may detach 
from the camera.
•If you use the external flash when the White Balance is set to [ ] finely adjust the White 
Balance depending on the picture quality.  (P137)
•If you take pictures close to the subject in Wi de, the vignetting effect may appear on the bottom 
of the recorded picture.
•The external flash cannot be used while the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional) is in use.•Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details. 
						

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Using the Remote Shutter (optional)
If you use the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional), you can avoid jitter (camera shake) 
when using a tripod and you can keep the shutter pressed fully when taking pictures with 
Burst Mode. The remote shutter works similar to the shutter button on the camera.
Firmly connect the remote shutter to 
the [REMOTE] socket on the camera as 
far as it will go.
Take a picture.
1 Press the button lightly to press halfway.
2 Press the button fully to take the picture. 
(Press it as far as it will go.)
∫ About [LOCK] on the remote shutter
•
You can keep the shutter button pressed fully. This is 
effective when taking pictures with Burst Mode  (P82).
•While pressing the shutter button fully, slide it to the 
[LOCK] side.
•Slide it to the other side to cancel [LOCK].
Note
•Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional).•You cannot operate the camera with the remote shutter in the following cases.–When the Sleep Mode is canceled•Record with Creative Motion Picture Mode when using for motion picture recording.•The remote shutter cannot be used while the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional) is in 
use.
MIC
REMOTE 
						

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Using the External Microphone (optional)
If you use the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional), you can switch to either stereo or 
monaural sound recording.
It is also possible to reduce the wind noise efficiently by switching the [WIND CUT OFF/
ON] switch to [ON].
Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash.
Attach the stereo microphone to the hot 
shoe A.
•Be sure to firmly secure to the stereo microphone with 
the lock ring  B.
Firmly connect the stereo mini-plug cord to 
the [MIC] socket on the camera as far as it 
will go.
Turn on the camera and the stereo 
microphone.
•While the external microphone is connected, [ ] is 
displayed on the screen.
∫ About the Off/On Mode Selector Switch
Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY]
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When the Off/On Mode Selector Switch is ch anged from [OFF] to [MONO] or [STEREO], the 
Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] will light temporarily if there is still plenty of power in the 
battery. If the Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] does not light temporarily, replace the battery 
with a new one.
Note
•When attaching the stereo microphone, do not hold only the stereo microphone because it may 
detach from the camera.
•Set the wind noise reduction only on the stereo microphone side.•Do not open the built-in flash when the stereo microphone is attached.•The stereo microphone cannot be used while the external flash (optional) is in use.•The stereo microphone cannot be used while the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) is in 
use.
•Read the operating instructions of the stereo microphone for details.•When a stereo microphone other than the dedicated stereo microphone is used, it will not only 
malfunction, but may also cause damage, so do not use it.
[OFF] : Turn off the stereo microphone power.
[MONO] : Records sound in front of the digital 
camera in monaural.
[STEREO] : Records sound in a wide area in stereo.
MIC
REMOTE 
						

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OthersScreen Display
∫In recording
Recording in Program AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting)
1 Recording Mode
2 Flash Mode  (P69)
3 AF area  (P54)
4 Film Mode  (P118)
5 Picture Size (P133)
6 Quality  (P134)
7 Battery Indication  (P18)
8 Number of Recordable Pictures
¢1  (P230)
Focus  (P54)
9 Built-in Memory  (P23)
: Card (P23)  (displayed only during 
recording)
10 Recording State
11 Rear dial  (P56, 61,  62, 75, 78, 85,  86, 
114)
12 Shutter Speed  (P54)
13 Aperture Value (P54)
14 Exposure Compensation  (P78)
15 Quick AF  (P142)
16 Metering Mode  (P144)
17 Optical Image Stabilizer  (P146)/
: Jitter Alert (P55)
18 REC MODE (when recording motion  pictures)  ( P 111 )/Recording Quality  ( P 111 )
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∫In recording (after settings)
19 Zoom Microphone  (P151)
: Wind cut (P151)
20 AF Macro Recording  (P74)
: MF (P75)
21 White Balance  (P136)
White Balance Fine Adjustment  (P137)
22 ISO Sensitivity  (P135)
ISO Limit  Set (P135)
23 Color Effect  (P51)
: MOTION DEBLUR  (P51)
24 AF Tracking  (P140)
25 Flash Output Adjustment  (P72)
26 Available Recording Time  (P108) :
27 Custom Settings  (P117)
28 Spot Metering Target  (P144)
29 Name
¢ 2 (P99)
Location¢ 3 (P127)
30 Histogram  (P68)
31 Travel Date  (P127)
Elapsed Recording Time (P108)
32 AF Tracking Operation  (P50, 140)
33 Current Date and Time/ “: Travel 
Destination Setting
¢ 3 (P130)
Zoom/Extended Optical Zoom  (P57)/
Intelligent Zoom  (P57)/
Digital Zoom  (P57, 146)  
34 Minimum Shutter Speed  (P145)
35 Self-Timer Mode  (P77)
36 Age
¢ 2 (P99)
37 Program Shift  (P56)
38 Exposure Compensation  (P78)
39 LCD Mode  (P32)
40 Intelligent Exposure  (P144)
41 Intelligent Resolution  (P145)
42 Continuous AF  (P142)/ : AF Assist Lamp (P147)
43 AF/AE LOCK (P143)
44 Number of days that have passed since the Travel Date  (P127)
45 Burst  (P82)/ : Auto Bracket  (P79)/: 
White Balance Bracket (P138)
¢1 [+99999] is displayed if there are more than 100000 pictures remaining. However, when it is 
an out of frame display, [+999] is displayed if there are more than 1000 pictures remaining.
¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode.
¢3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode.
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