Panasonic Dmc Fz150 Owners Manual

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Preparation
Note
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or 
deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not 
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete 
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. 
We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera 
only to ensure proper operation. (P60)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 
						

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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
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Switching between the display of number of recordable pictures and available recording time 
can be performed in the [REMAINING DISP.] (P55)  in the [SETUP] menu.
∫Number of recordable pictures
•[ i 99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
Note
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. 
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
•Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when 
[UPLOAD SET] is performed.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or 
up to 4 GB.
The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
Approximate number of recordable pictures and 
available recording time
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
[PICTURE SIZE]Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
12M 15 380 6260 12670
5M (EZ) 26 650 10620 21490
0.3M (EZ) 400 10050 162960 247150
[REC QUALITY]Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
PSH j8m00s 2h31m00s 5h07m00s
FSH j14m00s 4h09m00s 8h26m00s
SH j14m00s 4h09m00s 8h26m00s
[REC QUALITY]Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
FHD j11m40s 3h22m35s 6h50m29s
HD j22m17s 6h26m46s 13h03m40s
VGA 1m49s 49m02s 14h11m14s 28h44m42s
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Preparation
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
•The power lamp 1 lights when you turn this unit on.•If the language select screen is not displayed, 
proceed to step4.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET].
Press  2/1 to select the items (year, 
month, day, hour, minute, display 
sequence or time display format), and 
press  3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
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You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 
[ ‚ ].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET]. 
						

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Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P48)
•It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery  in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
Note
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
Changing the clock setting 
						

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Basic
BasicSelecting the Recording Mode
Switching the mode by rotating the mode 
dial.
Align a desired mode with part A.
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Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust 
to each mode.
∫ Basic
Program AE Mode  (P28)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
Intelligent Auto Mode (P32)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
CUSTM
CUSTM 
						

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∫Advanced
∫ Advanced Scene Mode
Aperture-Priority AE Mode  (P82)
The shutter speed is automatically det ermined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P82)
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode  (P83)
The exposure is adjusted by the apertur e value and the shutter speed which are 
manually adjusted.
Creative Video Mode  (P98)
Record motion picture with manual settings.
Custom Mode  (P100)
Use this mode to take pictures wit h previously registered settings.
Scene Mode (P89)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode  (P84)
Record while checking the image effect.
Portrait Mode  (P86)
Use this mode to take pictures of people.
Scenery Mode (P87)
Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.
Sports Mode  (P87)
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
Close-up Mode  (P87)
Use this mode to take pictur es of a close-by subject.
Night Portrait Mode (P88)
Use this mode to take pictures of ni ght scenes and people against night time scenery. 
						

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Basic
Tips for taking good pictures
∫Direction Detection Function ([ROTATE DISP.])
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertica lly are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P149)  is set to [ON])
•
When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction 
Detection function may not work correctly.
•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.•You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER]  (P125), a tripod, the Self-Timer 
(P75)  or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) (P178).
•Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction–In [HIGH DYNAMIC] in Creative Control Mode–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] and [NIGHT SCENERY] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY], or [FIREWORKS] in 
Scene Mode
–When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Hold the camera gently with both hands, 
keep your arms still at your side and stand 
with your feet slightly apart.
•Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF 
Assist Lamp  A, microphone  B, speaker or lens 
etc.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press 
the shutter button.
•When taking pictures, make sure your footing is 
stable and there is no danger of colliding with another 
person, an object etc.
•Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures. 
There is a risk that your finger will be trapped as the 
lens retracts.
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
MICREMOTEAV OUT/DIGITAL
MICREMOTEAV OUT/DIGITAL 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings 
(Program AE Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
•Set the focus selector switch to [AF].
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
C ISO sensitivity
•The focus indication  D (green) lights when the 
subject is focused.
•The maximum close-up distance (the shortest 
distance at which the subject can be taken) differs 
depending on the zoom magnification. Please check 
with the focus range display on the screen.  (P30)
•Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red 
when correct exposure is not achieved. (Except when 
using a flash)
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
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Basic
In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without 
changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift.
You can make the background more blurred by  decreasing the aperture value or record a 
moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in 
Program AE Mode.
Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and 
shutter speed value on the screen.
While the values are displayed (about 
10 seconds), perform the Program Shift by 
rotating the rear dial.
•It will switch between Program Shift operation and 
Exposure Compensation operation  (P76) every time 
the rear dial is pressed while the values are 
displayed.
•The Program Shift indication  A appears on the screen when Program Shift is activated.•Program Shift is canceled if the camera is turned off or the rear dial is rotated until the 
Program Shift indication disappears.
∫ Example of Program Shift
(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
1 Program Shift amount
2 Program Shift line chart
3 Program Shift limit
Note
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV 
changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
•Program Shift is canceled and the camera returns to normal Program AE Mode if more than 
10 seconds pass after Program Shift is activated. However, the Program Shift setting is 
memorized.
•Depending on the brightness of the subjec t, Program Shift may not be activated.•Program Shift is available in all ISO sensitivity settings except [ ].
Program Shift
A
1  2 3  4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1 1
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2  1
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4  1
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8  1
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15  1
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30  1
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60  1
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125  1
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250  1
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500  1
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1000  1
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2000
2
2.8 4
5.6 8
11
(B)
(A)
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Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press 
the shutter button halfway.
•AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark.
∫About focus range
The focus range is displayed when operating the 
zoom.
•
The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused 
after pressing the shutter button halfway.
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.
e.g.: Range of focus during the Program AE Mode
FocusWhen the subject is focusedWhen the subject is not 
focused
Focus indication  AOn Blinks
AF area B White>Green White>Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
BA
2 m (6.57 feet)
30 cm (0.99 feet)
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