Panasonic Dmc Fz10pp Operating Instructions Manual

Recording pictures (advanced)
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Changing the Picture Size
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the 
picture size.
 [2304]: 2304k1728 pixels
 [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels
 [1280]: 1280k960 pixels
 [640]: 640k480 pixels
 [HDTV]: 1920k1080 pixels
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 In Motion image mode [ ], the 
picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.
 The smaller the picture size 
(640k480)...

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Changing the Quality
“Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression 
results in superior picture quality. Higher compression allows you to store more 
images on your SD Memory card.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [QUALITY] and set the 
quality.
 : Fine (Low compression)
It gives priority to picture quality to 
record high quality pictures.
 : Standard
(High compression)
It gives priority to the number of...

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Taking Pictures using Spot Mode
When using Spot mode, the size of the area used to calculate the focus and 
exposure is decreased. It is useful when you may be shooting through a group of 
people and want to designate where in the group the camera will calculate the 
exposure.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [SPOT MODE] and set it to 
[ON].
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.
2Aim the spot AF area...

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Setting ISO Sensitivity
The ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be 
increased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not be 
allowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting is 
increased.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
1Select [SENSITIVITY] and set the 
ISO sensitivity.
 When setting to [AUTO], the ISO 
sensitivity is automatically adjusted 
from ISO50 to ISO200...

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Taking Pictures with Audio
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [AUDIO REC.] and set it to 
[ON].
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.
2Take the picture.
 5 seconds after, the audio recording is stopped automatically.
 If you press the [MENU] button  during the audio recording, it will be 
canceled. The audio cannot be 
recorded.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 It is not necessary to keep pressing  the shutter...

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Using the Continuous AF
This function allows you to reduce the time required for focusing when pressing the 
shutter button halfway.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
1Select [CONT.AF] and set it to 
[ON].
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.
2Take the picture.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 When setting the manual focus, you  cannot use the continuous AF.
 The battery is depleted more quickly  using continuous AF.
 It...

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Using the Digital Zoom
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
1Select [D.ZOOM] and set it to [ON].
 Close the menu by pressing the  [MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.
 When rotating the zoom lever with  setting the [D.ZOOM] to [ON], the 
digital zoom indication appears. 
(P119)
ª Entering the digital zoom range
When you rotate the zoom lever to the 
extreme Tele position the on screen 
zoom indication may momentarily 
pause. This is not a...

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Using the Color Effect
You can use 3 types of color effects depending on the image of the picture.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [COL.EFFECT] and set the 
color.
 [COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.
 [WARM]: The picture becomes  reddish.
 [B/W]: The picture becomes 
black and white.
 Close the menu by pressing the  [MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.2Take the picture.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 [COOL] is effective when you want...

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Adjusting the Quality of the Picture
(Picture Adjustment)
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [PICT.ADJ.].
2Select [CONTRAST], 
[SHARPNESS] and [SATURATION] 
respectively. [CONTRAST]:
HIGH: Increases the difference 
between the brightness and 
the darkness in the picture.
LOW: Decreases the difference 
between the brightness and 
the darkness in the picture.
 [SHARPNESS]:
HIGH: The picture is sharply 
defined.
LOW: The picture is softly...

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Using the Optical Image Stabilizer
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
1Select [STABILIZER] and set it.
 [OFF]:
When image stabilization is not 
desired or when using a tripod.
[MODE1]:
The stabilizer operates 
continuously and can assist during 
photocomposition.
[MODE2]:
The stabilizer function is in standby 
and activates at the moment the 
shutter captures the image. This 
mode offers a greater degree of 
stabilization.
 Close the menu by...