Panasonic Dmc Fz150 Owners Manual

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∫When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the 
composition of the picture you want to take)
1Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix 
the focus and exposure.
2Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you 
compose the picture.
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You can repeatedly retry the actions 
in step 1 before pressing the shutter 
button fully.
∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus...

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White 
Balance/Face Detection/[QUICK...

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Following menus can be set.
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For the setting method of the menu, refer to P48.
¢ Settings may be different from other Recording Modes.
•Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode–[COLOR EFFECT] can set the color effects of [STANDARD], [Happy], [B/W] or [SEPIA]. 
When [Happy] is selected, it is possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of 
brilliance for the color brightness and vividness.
–When [MOTION DEBLUR] is set to [ON], [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. The...

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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
When taking pictures
When recording motion pictures
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[¦ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it 
will adjust the focus and exposure.  (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the...

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Applicable modes: 
Recording Motion Pictures
Start recording by pressing the motion picture 
button.
A Available recording time
B  Elapsed recording time
•You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode.•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while recording 
motion pictures.
•Focus can be achieved during recording by pressing [FOCUS].•It is recommended that you close the flash when recording 
motion pictures....

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∫About the recording format for recording motion pictures
This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.
AVCHD:
You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on 
a large format TV or for saving to disc.
AVCHD Progressive:
The [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at 
1920 k1080/60p, the highest quality
¢ that complies with the AVCHD standard.
Recorded motion pictures can be saved  and played...

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Note
•Built-in memory can only store data as the [VGA] of [MP4].•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.
•Motion pictures cannot be recorded during [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode.•ISO sensitivity will operate as [AUTO] in Motion  Picture Recording other than Creative Video. 
Also, [ISO LIMIT SET] will not...

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Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (simultaneous 
recording)
During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a 
still picture.
•The picture is saved with the following conditions.
•Pictures can be taken in burst mode while recording a motion picture.•The burst speed while recording motion pictures is limited to the following.–[ ] and [ ]/[ ] cannot be set. Setting these will automatically switch to [ ] and [ ].–[ ], [ ] or [ ]...

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Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
∫To finish playback
Press [
(] again, press the motion picture button or press the shutter button 
halfway.
Note
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This camera complies with the DCF standard “D esign rule for Camera File system” established 
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif 
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot 
be played back.
•The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after...

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Press 2 or 1.
AFile number
B Picture number
•Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding ch anges depending on the playback status.•If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession.
Rotate the zoom lever towards [ L] (W).
1 screen >12 screens >30 screens >Calendar 
screen display
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Rotate the zoom lever towards [ Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.•The side lever cannot be used for Multi Playback.•Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.
∫ To return to normal...