Panasonic Dmc Fz100 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Advanced Scene Mode and Scene 
Mode)
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and brightness.
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¢ 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 Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
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∫The available flash range to take pictures
•The available flash range is an approximation.
•In [HIGH SENS.]  (P100) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between 
[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the av ailable flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 27.1 m (88.91 feet)
Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 14.6 m (47.9 feet)
•In [FLASH BURST]  (P101) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to 
between [ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to approx. 4.0 m (13.1 feet)
Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 2.1 m (6.88 feet)
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET]  (P135) is set to [AUTO]
∫Adjust the flash output
Adjust the flash output when the subject is small,  or the reflectivity is very high or low.
1Press 3 (È ) several times to display [FLASH], and then 
press  2/1  to set the flash output.
•
You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].•Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.2Press [MENU/SET]  to close the menu.
•You can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
Note
•When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the 
screen.
•The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•You cannot set [FLASH] in the following cases.–In Intelligent Auto Mode–In [SCENERY]–In [NIGHT SCENERY] , [ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SUNSET], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], 
[AERIAL PHOTO] and [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] in Scene Mode
–In Creative Motion Picture Mode
ISO 
sensitivityAvailable flash range
WideTe l e
AUTO 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 9.5 m (31.16 feet)¢1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.1 m (16.73 feet)¢
ISO100 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.3 m (10.82 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.8 m (5.90 feet)
ISO200 40 cm (1.32 feet) to 4.7 m (15.41 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.5 m (8.20 feet)
ISO400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 6.7 m (21.98 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.6 m (11.81 feet)
ISO800 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 9.5 m (31.16 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.1 m (16.73 feet)
ISO1600 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 13.5 m (44.29 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 7.3 m (23.95 feet) 
						

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED]  setting  (P145).•Refer to P87  for details about the Aperture-Priority AE, Shutter-Priority AE, and Manual 
Exposure.
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.•In Advanced Scene Mode  (P91) and Scene Mode  (P96), the shutter speeds will differ from 
those described above.
Note
•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The 
objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
•Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted 
properly and the picture may become bright or 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.
•The White Balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.•The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [FLASH BURST]  (P101) in Scene Mode or 
when shutter speed is fast.
•When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some 
cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the 
access indication disappears.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between peo ple. Also, if the subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
•Flash is fixed to [ Œ] when the [CONVERSION]  (P149) is set to [ ] or [ ].
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
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1/60
¢1 to 1/2000th 1¢1 to 1/2000th
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[REC] Mode: 
Taking Close-up Pictures
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject  as close as 1 cm (0.04 feet) from the lens by 
rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 k).
As you rotate the zoom lever towards Tele, the distance at which you can take close-up 
pictures changes in steps. The maximum distance for close-up pictures is 1 m (3.28 feet).
Slide the focus selector switch to [AF #].
•In AF macro mode, [ ] is displayed.
Take the pictures.
∫Focus range¢ The focus range changes in 
steps.
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.
•AF 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.
•If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the 
subject correctly.

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[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens 
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
Set the focus selector switch to [MF].
•[MF] is displayed in the upper left of the screen 
while in Manual Focus Mode.
Press the rear dial a few times to enable 
the Manual Focus operation. 
•Enabled operation will switch every time the rear 
dial is pressed.
•Manual Focus operation is enabled when [ ] at 
the bottom right of the screen changes to orange.
Rotate the rear dial.
• Focus range is displayed.
Press 2/ 1 or rotate the rear dial to focus 
on the subject.
•It may be difficult to make fine adjustments when 
using the rear dial. If you have any difficulty, we 
recommend adjusting using the cursor button.
•Pressing and holding down the cursor button 
causes the focus position to move continuously.
•MF assistance disappears about 2 seconds after you stop operating the rear dial.•Focus range disappears about 5 seconds after you stop operating the rear dial.•Manual focus cannot be used when a motion  picture other than Creative Motion Picture 
is selected.
Take the picture.
A Focus range

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∫MF assistance
If [MF ASSIST]  (P35) in the setup menu is set to [ON], when you rotate the rear dial, MF 
assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged allowing you to focus on the subject 
more easily.
1 Rotate the rear dial to display MF 
assistance on the screen.
2 Display MF area (enlarged area) by 
pressing [MENU/SET].
3 Move the MF area (enlarged area) by 
pressing  3/4 /2 /1  on the cursor 
button.
4 Return to MF assistance by pressing [MENU/SET].
•
The magnification of the enlarged area can be changed by pressing the rear dial when MF 
assistance is activated or the MF area is moving.
•The following will return the MF assi stance to the original position.–Changing the picture size or aspect.–Turning the camera off.–When pressing [DISPLAY]
∫Technique for Manual Focus
1 Focus by rotating the rear dial.
2 Press the cursor button a few times 
furthermore in the same direction.
3 Finely focus on the subject by pressing 
the cursor button in reverse.
∫ Prefocus
This is a technique for focusing in advance on  the point the pictures will be taken when it is 
difficult to focus on the subject with Auto Focus due to its quick motion. (e.g. [PANNING] 
(P102)  in Scene Mode)
This function is suitable when the distance be tween the camera and the subject is certain.
∫ One shot AF
You can focus on the subject with Auto Focus by pressing [FOCUS] button when [MF] is 
displayed.
This is convenient for prefocus.
Note
•
If you focus on the subject in Wide and then rotate the zoom lever to Tele, the focus may not be 
adequate. In this case, focus on the subject again.
•The MF assistance does not appear when using the Digital Zoom.•The distance to the subject displayed on the screen in Manual Focus is an approximation of the 
focus position. Use the MF assistance screen for a final check of the focus.
•After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.•Using MF Assistance in combination with AE Lock makes it easy to check the focus. 
						

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[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Note
•When using a tripod etc., setting the Self-Timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the 
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the Self-Timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly 
operating as an AF assist lamp  (P147) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-Timer.•The number of pictures which can be taken in Burst Mode is fixed to 3.•The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST]  (P101) is fixed to 5.•Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 
2 seconds when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.
•The flash output may not be constant when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.•[10S/3PICTURES] cannot be set when any of Intelligent Auto Mode, Auto Bracket or 
[PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode is set.
•You cannot use Burst Mode when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.•Setting of the Self-Timer cannot be performed when recording motion pictures.
Press 2 [ë].
Press  3/4 to select a mode.
•You can also press  2 [ë] to select.•If you set [10S/3PICTURES], after 10 seconds the 
camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.
Press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.•The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is 
automatically set.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
•The Self-Timer indicator  A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
•If you press [MENU/SET] while the Self-Timer is set, 
the Self-Timer setting is canceled.
•When [10S/3PICTURES] is selected, the Self-Timer 
indicator blinks again after the first and the second 
pictures are taken and the shutter is activated 
2 seconds after it blinks.
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[REC] Mode: 
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
∫ Operate with the rear dial
1Press the rear dial to select [ È], and then rotate 
the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
A Exposure compensation value
2Press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value].•The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.•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 when in [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode.
Under exposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the 
exposure towards 
negative.
Press 
3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, 
compensate the exposure with 2 /1.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. 
						

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[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
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.
With Auto Bracket  d1EV
Note
•
When Auto Bracket is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower 
left of the screen.
•The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•The Auto Bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated.•The Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review setting. You cannot set 
the Auto Review function in the [SETUP] menu.
•In Shutter-Priority AE and Manual Exposure, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second, 
Auto Bracket is canceled.
•[ Œ ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.•Burst, Multi Film Bracket or White Balance Bracket is canceled when Auto Bracket is set.•You cannot use the Auto Bracket in following conditions.–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PHOTO FRAME] and  
[HIGH SPEED MOVIE] in Scene Mode
–When recording motion pictures  
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1EV i1EV
Press 3 [È ] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] 
appears, set the compensation range of the 
exposure with  2/1.
•When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0).
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. 
						

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[REC] mode: 
Setting the Light Sensitivity
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
Press  1 ().
Press  3/4 to select the ISO sensitivity and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
•You can also press  1 [ ] to select.•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.•The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this 
time, the selected item is automatically set.
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] mode menu  (P135) is set to anything except 
[AUTO], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].
It is set as following when the [ISO LIMIT SET] is set to [AUTO].
•When [AUTO] is selected, ISO sensitivity is adjusted automatically depending on 
brightness within a maximum setting of [ISO400].
•When setting to [ ], ISO sensitivity will adjus t automatically depending on brightness 
within the maximum setting of [ISO1600]. ([ISO800] when the flash is used)
•ISO sensitivity will operate as [AUTO] in Motion  Picture Recording other than Creative Motion 
Picture. Also, [ISO LIMIT SET] will not function.
ISO sensitivity100 1600
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
ISO sensitivitySettings
AUTO¢The ISO sensitivity is automatica lly adjusted according to the 
brightness.
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(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.