Panasonic Dmc Fz150 Owners Manual

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∫Taking pictures with registered menu settings
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press  3/4  to select the custom settings you want to use.
•Press [DISPLAY] to display the settings for each menu item. (Press  2/1 to change 
between screens, and press [DISPLAY] to return to the selection screen.)
¢  Displayed only when registering the Creative Video Mode.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen.
Note
•To change what has been registered, overwrite the registered data using [CUST. SET MEM.] 
(P52)  on the [SETUP] menu.
•Since certain menu items would be reflected in other recording modes, they are not saved.•Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
Displayed main menu items
Recording Mode [METERING MODE]
[PHOTO STYLE] [I.DYNAMIC]
[ASPECT RATIO] [I.RESOLUTION]
[PICTURE SIZE] [AF ASSIST LAMP]
[QUALITY] [RED-EYE REMOVAL]
[SENSITIVITY] [CONVERSION]
[ISO LIMIT SET] Exposure Compensation
[WHITE BALANCE] [LENS RESUME]
[FACE RECOG.] [Fn BUTTON SET]
[AF MODE]
¢[REC MODE]
[AF/AE LOCK]¢[REC QUALITY] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
RecordingTaking a Picture with Face Recognition Function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically.  Even if the person is located towards the 
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
•
The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition 
function.
In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered 
face¢ (if name has been set for the registered face)–The camera will remember the face that the picture is taken for 
many times and display the registration screen automatically 
(if [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON])
In Playback Mode
–Display of name and age (if information has been registered)–Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition 
([CATEGORY PLAY])
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking 
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
Note
•During the Burst Mode, [FACE RECOG.] picture information can be attached to only the first 
picture.
•[FACE RECOG.] does not guarantee secure recognition of a person.•Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than 
regular face detection.
•Even when Face Recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [NAME] set 
to [OFF] will not be categorized by Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
•Even when Face Recognition information is changed (P105) , Face Recognition 
information for the pictures already taken will not be changed.
For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be 
categorized by Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
•To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in 
[FACE REC EDIT]  (P154).
•[FACE RECOG.] cannot be used in the following cases.–Recording Modes which do not allow setting to [ š] of [AF MODE]–In [FLASH BURST] and [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode–When using Manual Focus–When recording motion pictures
[FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
[FACE RECOG.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered. 
						

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You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 
6 people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 
3 pictures/registration)
Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press  1.  
(P48)
Press  3
/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the Face 
Recognition frame that is not registered, 
and then press [MENU/SET].
Take the picture adjusting the face with 
the guide.
•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) 
cannot be registered.
•When [DISPLAY] is pressed, an explanation appears 
for taking face images.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when 
[YES] is selected.
Face Settings
∫ Point of recording when registering the face images
•
Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered 
with the hair when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when 
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)
(Good example for  registering)
∫ When it is not recognising during recording
•
Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or 
angles.  (P105)
•Additionally register at the location of recording.•Changing the [SENSITIVITY] setting  (P105).•When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.•Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize faces correctly even for 
registered faces, depending on the facial expression and environment. 
						

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Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press  1.
•You can register up to 3 face images.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
ItemDescription of settings
[NAME]
It is possible to register names.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Enter the name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on  P107.
[AGE]
It is possible to register the birthday.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press 2/1 to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and 
then press  3/4  to set and then press [MENU/SET].
[FOCUS ICON]Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.
Press  3/4  to select the focus icon, and then press [MENU/
SET].
[ADD IMAGES]
To add additional face images.
(Add Images)
1Select the unregistered face recognition frame, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
2Perform steps 4 in “Face Settings”.
To delete one of the face images.
(Delete)
Press  2/1 to select the face image to delete, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
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If there is only one image registered, it cannot be deleted. 
						

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You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also 
delete the information of the registered person.
1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press  1. (P48)2Press  4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select the face image to edit or delete and then press 
[MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done.
Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press  1. 
(P48)
Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press 1.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Change or delete the information for a registered person
ItemDescription of settings
[INFO EDIT]
Changing the information of an already registered person.
Perform step 5 in “Face Settings”.
[PRIORITY]
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for 
higher-priority faces.
Press  3/4/2/1  to select the priority and then press  
[MENU/SET].
[DELETE]Deleting information of a registered person.
Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity
ItemDescription of settings
[AUTO REGISTRATION]
[OFF]/[ON]
•When the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], 
[FACE RECOG.] will be set to [ON] automatically.
[SENSITIVITY]
[HIGH]/[NORMAL]/[LOW]
•Select [HIGH] when recognition proves to be difficult. The 
likelihood of recognition increases, but so does the 
likelihood of mistaken recognition.
•Select [LOW] when mistaken recognition happens 
frequently.
•To return to the original settings, select [NORMAL]. 
						

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When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display 
automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances.
Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures.
1Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
•If there are no registered persons, proceed to step 3.•Selection screen is displayed again when [NO] is selected, and when [YES] is selected 
with 3, [AUTO REGISTRATION] will be set to [OFF].
2Press  3/4  to select [NEW PERSON] or [ADDITIONAL IMAGE] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•
After additionally registering or changing a face image, the screen returns automatically to 
the recording screen.
3Perform Step 5 in “Face Settings”.
Note
•
If the registration screen will not display, it  may display easier by recording in the same 
conditions or with the same expressions.
•When not easily recognized using only [AUTO REGISTRATION], try to register again.
Auto Registration
ItemDescription of settings
[NEW PERSON]
•A list of registered people is displayed when there are 6 people 
already registered. Select the person to be replaced.
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE]
To additionally register a face image for a registered person.
Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select the person to whom you wish 
add the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
•
If 3 images have already been registered, the picture 
replacement screen will appear. In this case, select the picture 
you wish to replace. 
						

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Entering Text
It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when 
recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
Display the entry screen and press 4 to move to the character 
selection section.
•You can display the entry screen via the following operations.–[NAME] of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode–[NAME] in [FACE RECOG.]–[LOCATION] in [TRAVEL DATE]–[TITLE EDIT]
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select text and then press 
[MENU/SET] to register.
•Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] 
(lower case) and [&/1] (special characters and numbers).
•The entry cursor position can be moved left and right with the 
zoom lever or the rear dial.
•To enter a blank, move the cursor to [SPACE], to delete an entered character, move the 
cursor to [DELETE], or to stop editing during text entry, move the cursor to [CANCEL], 
and press [MENU/SET].
•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters when setting 
names in [FACE RECOG.])
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to move the cursor to [SET] and then press [MENU/
SET] to end text input.
Note
•Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.•It is displayed in order of title, location, [NAME] ([BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET]), [NAME] 
([FACE RECOG.]). 
						

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Using the [REC] Mode Menu
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.
Applicable modes: 
6 effects can be selected to match the image you  wish to record. It is possible to adjust the 
items such as color or picture quality of the effect to your desire.
[PHOTO STYLE]
 [STANDARD] This is the standard setting.
 [VIVID] Brilliant effect with high saturation and contrast.
 [NATURAL] Soft effect with low contrast.
 [MONOCHROME] Monochrome effect with no color shades.
 [SCENERY] An effect appropriate for scenes with vivid blue skies and 
greens.
 [PORTRAIT] An effect appropriate for portrait picture with a healthy and 
beautiful skin tone.
 [CUSTOM] Use the setting registered in advance. 
						

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∫Adjusting the picture quality1Press  2/1  to select the type of Photo Style.2Press  3/4  to select the items, and then press 2 /1  to adjust.
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Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.•If you adjust the picture quality, [_ ] is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen.•Color can be changed by [SATURATION] when [MONOCHROME] is selected.
3Press 4 to select [Custom setting] and then press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [YES] is selected.•Setting can be registered in [CUSTOM].
Applicable modes: 
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of  the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
Note
•
The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.  (P199)
ItemEffect
 [CONTRAST] [
r ] Increases the difference between the brightness and the 
darkness in the picture.
[ s ] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the 
darkness in the picture.
 [SHARPNESS] [
r ] The picture is sharply defined.
[ s ] The picture is softly focused.
 [ S AT U R AT I O N ] [
r ] The colors in the picture become vivid.
[ s ] The colors in the picture become natural.
 
[NOISE REDUCTION] [
r ] The noise reduction effect is enhanced. Picture resolution 
may deteriorate slightly.
[ s ] The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain 
pictures with higher resolution.
[ASPECT RATIO]
[X
] [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[Y ][ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[W ][ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[] Square aspect ratio
S 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the 
pictures will appear even when they  are printed onto large sheets.
¢This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Note
•If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.•In specific modes, Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not 
displayed. For details regarding modes in which Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer 
to  P66 .
•You cannot set [PICTURE SIZE] when [QUALITY] is set to [ ].•Pictures may appear in mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
[PICTURE SIZE]
[ASPECT RATIO]: [ X] [ASPECT RATIO]: [ Y]
[12M] 4000k3000 [10.5M] 4000k2672
[8M ]
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[5M ] 2560k1920 [4.5M ]
¢2560k1712
[3M ]
¢2048k 1536 [2.5M ]¢2048k1360
[2M ]
¢1600k 1200 [0.3M ]¢640k424
[0.3M ] 640k480
[ASPECT RATIO]: [ W] [ASPECT RATIO]: [ ]
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[6M ]
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[3.5M ]
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[2M ]
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[0.2M ]
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