Panasonic Dmc Fz150 Owners Manual

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Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
¢1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be 
deleted.
¢ 2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels for each image aspect ratio.
Note
•In [HIGH SENS.] and [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode, this setting is fixed to [ ›].•You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a 
file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them 
using the software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio” by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD-ROM 
(supplied).
•[ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ] or [ ].•The following icons are displayed during the 3D recording.
•Refer to P80  for details.
[QUALITY]
[A]
JPEG A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority.[›
]A standard image quality JPEG image.
This is useful for increasing the number of shots without changing the 
number of pixels.
[]RAW iJPEG You can record a RAW image and a JPEG image ([
A] or [ ›]) 
simultaneously.¢ 1[]
[]
RAW You can only record RAW images.¢2
[] :MPO iFine (Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.)
[] :MPO iStandard (
Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.)
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Applicable modes: 
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of 
the subject.
[AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]Note
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Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Video Mode.
[AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]
•It is possible to set when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
Applicable modes: 
ISO sensitivity settings between [ISO100] and [ISO3200] are changed for every 1/3 EV.
Note
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When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV], ISO sensitivity will be set to value closest 
to the value set during the [1/3 EV]. (Set value will not restore when the setting is changed back 
to [1/3 EV]. It will stay as the setting selected for [1 EV].)
[ISO LIMIT SET]
[ISO INCREMENTS]
[1/3 EV] [100]/[125 ]/[160 ]/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[1000 ]/[1250 ]/
[1600]/[2000 ]/[2500 ]/[3200 ]
[1 EV] [100 ]/[200 ]/[400]/[800 ]/[1600 ]/[3200 ] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Note
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Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary 
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ].
•The White Balance might not be adjusted for the subject where the flash does not reach when 
the flash is used.
•The White Balance is memorized even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for 
the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is set to [AWB] when the Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.–In [EXPRESSIVE], [RETRO], [HIGH KEY], [SEPIA], [FILM GRAIN] and 
[MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode
–In [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] and [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT]–In [SCENERY]–In [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR SPORTS] in [SPORTS]–In [FLOWER] and [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [SUNSET], [FLASH BURST], [PANNING], [STARRY SKY], 
[FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode
[WHITE BALANCE]
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[] When taking pictures with the flash only
[Ñ ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[]/[] When using the preset White Balance
[] When using the preset color temperature setting
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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin color Temperature
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ] or [ ] and then press  1.2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the 
frame in the center is filled by the white object only and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or 
too dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to 
appropriate brightness.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
You can set the color temperature manually for  taking natural pictures in different lighting 
conditions. The color of light is measured as  a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color 
temperature increases, the picture becomes  more bluish. As the color temperature 
decreases, the picture  becomes more reddish.
1Select [ ] and then press  1.2Press  3/4 to select the color temperature and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•
You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
Setting the White Balance manually
Setting the color temperature
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You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the White Balance.
•
You can set from the Quick Menu. (P49)
1Select White Balance and then press  1.
•Press  1 again if [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected.
2Press  3/4 /2 /1 to adjust the White Balance and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Note
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If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will 
change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to B (blue), the White Balance icon on 
the screen will change to blue.
•If you finely adjust the White Balance to G _ (green) or M`  (magenta), [_] (green) or [ `] 
(magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen.
•Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance.•The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.•The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The white balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the 
following cases.
–When you reset the White Balance in [ ] or [ ]–When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ]
Finely adjusting the White Balance
2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH)
3 :G _ (GREEN: GREENISH)
4 :M ` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
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Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the white balance fine 
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the 
shutter button is pressed once.
1Press [DISPLAY] in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the 
White Balance” procedure, and press  3/4 /2 /1  to set the 
bracket.
2 /1 : Horizontal (A to B)
3 /4 : Vertical (G i to Mj)
2Press [MENU/SET].
Note
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[ ] is displayed on the screen when it is set.•The White Balance Bracket setting is released  when the power has been turned off (including 
Sleep Mode).
•You will only hear the shutter sound once.•White Balance Bracket cannot be set when the [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ], or [ ].•White Balance Bracket does not work when recording motion pictures.
•Refer to P102 for details.
White Balance Bracket
[FACE RECOG.] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
¢[Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.
Note
•In the following cases, [AF MODE] is fixed to [ Ø].–In [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode–In [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] and [HIGH SPEED VIDEO] in Scene Mode•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON].•It is not possible to set [ š] in the following cases.–In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]–In [NIGHT SCENERY], [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [PANNING] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode•It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases.–In [SEPIA], [HIGH DYNAMIC], [PIN HOLE] and [FILM GRAIN] in Creative Control Mode–In [PANORAMA ASSIST] in Scene Mode–When [PHOTO STYLE] is [MONOCHROME]•Only [ š] or [ Ø] can be set during Creative Video Mode.
[AF MODE]
[š ]: Face Detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The 
focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no 
matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[] : AF Tracking
¢Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. 
Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves.
 (Dynamic tracking)
[] : 23-area-focusing
¢Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is 
effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
[Ø ]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
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∫About [ š] (Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera 
detects the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green 
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Note
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When [METERING MODE] is set to multiple [ C], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit 
the person’s face.
•Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ] 
([ Ø ] while motion pictures are taken).
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking–When Digital Zoom is used•If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to 
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∫Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press [AF/AE 
LOCK] to lock the subject.
A AF tracking frame•AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognized, and 
exposure and focus will automatically adjust continuously following the 
subject’s movement (Dynamic tracking).
•AF tracking is canceled when [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed again.
Note
•When the AF lock fails, the Tracking AF frame will turn red and then disappear. Redo the AF 
lock.
•In the following cases, [ ] operates as [ Ø]:–When the subject is not specified–When the subject is lost–When the AF tracking fails•Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject–When jitter is occurring–When using the zoom
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∫Changing position and size of the AF area (Only when [ Ø] is selected)
If you performing any of the following operations, the screen will switch to the settings 
menu.
•
When [ Ø] is selected, press [FOCUS].•From the menu screen, select [ Ø], and press 1.•From the Quick Menu screen, when [ Ø] is selected, press [DISPLAY].
1Press  3/4 /2 /1 to move the AF area.
•You can set to arbitrary position of the screen. (It cannot be set to edge 
of the screen)
•After moving the AF area, press [DISPLAY] to return it to the center.
2Rotate the rear dial to change the size of AF area.
Rear dial right: Enlarge
Rear dial left: Shrink
•
It can be changed to 4 different sizes.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Note
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AF area cannot be moved during motion picture recording.•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ Ù].•Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent Auto 
Mode, when the Sleep Mode is activated, or when this unit is turned off.
•In the following cases, the AF area and size will be center, large, and not your adjusted values.–During Digital Zoom–When it is hard to focus due to darkness
Applicable modes: 
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and 
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shut ter is pressed. This is useful when you 
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
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The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•It does not operate during AF tracking.•You cannot set [QUICK AF] in the following cases.–In [PANNING], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] and [HIGH SPEED VIDEO] in Scene Mode–When using Manual Focus
[QUICK AF]