Panasonic Dmc Fz150 Owners Manual

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Basic
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•The Stabilizer function is switched between [ON ] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed 
during the [STABILIZER DEMO.].
•[STABILIZER DEMO.] is an approximation.•[AUTO DEMO] is not output to the television.•Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
~  [LANGUAGE]Set the language displayed on the screen.
 [DEMO MODE]
Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. 
([STABILIZER DEMO.])
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. 
([AUTO DEMO])
[STABILIZER DEMO.]
A Amount of jitter
B Amount of jitter after correction
[AUTO DEMO]:
[OFF]/[ON]
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RecordingAbout the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
•When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not 
activated. During Playback Zoom, while playing back Motion 
Pictures and during a Slide Show, you can only select E or G.
In Recording Mode
ANormal display¢1, 2
BNo display
C No display (Recording guideline)¢1
D Out-of-frame display¢2, 3
AB
DC
In Playback Mode
E Normal display
F Display with recording information¢1
GNo display¢4
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Recording
¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed.
¢ 2 You can switch between available recording time and number of recordable pictures by 
setting [REMAINING DISP.] in [SETUP] menu.
¢3 When the number of pictures remaining is more than 1000 or the time remaining in recording motion pictures is more than 1000 seconds, [ ] is displayed.
¢ 4 Name of the registered person in [FACE RECOG .] is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed.
Note
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, you cannot switch to out-of-frame display.
∫ Out-of-frame display
Recording information is displayed on the bottom and right edges of the screen. You can 
therefore concentrate on the subject when ta king pictures without being obstructed by 
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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record 
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 46.9k ), do 
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio ( X/Y /W /).
∫ Changing the zoom speed
You can operate the zoom at 2 speeds 
depending on the rotation angle of the zoom 
lever.
The zoom speed becomes slower when the 
rotation angle is small and the zoom speed 
becomes faster when the rotation angle is large.
A Fast
B Slow
∫Storing the zoom position (Zoom resume)
•Refer to P55  for details.
∫Control the zoom with the side lever
Using the side lever to control the zoom when taking pictures 
with the Viewfinder is useful  for reducing shaking as the 
camera can be kept stable.
Using the side lever can also increase techniques used for 
taking pictures.
•
When controlling the zoom with the side lever, set [SIDE LEVER] 
in the [SETUP] menu to [ZOOM].  (P52)
•You can operate the zoom at 2 speeds. The zoom speed 
becomes slower when the sliding distance is small and the zoom 
speed becomes faster when the sliding distance is large.
•You cannot use the zoom lever and the side lever 
simultaneously.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Slide the side lever towards Tele.
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)Slide the side lever towards Wide.
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using 
the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
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Recording
∫Types of zooms
•
When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction 
with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.3 m (0.99 ft.) – ¶]
¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
FeatureOptical ZoomExtended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Maximum 
magnification 24
k 46.9k
¢
Picture 
quality No deterioration No deterioration
Conditions None [PICTURE SIZE] with   
(P110) is 
selected.
Screen 
display A[ ] is displayed.
FeatureIntelligent ZoomDigital Zoom
Maximum 
magnification Approximately 1.3
k the Optical Zoom 
or Extended Optical Zoom 4
k  the Optical Zoom, Extended Optical 
Zoom, or Intelligent Zoom
Picture 
quality No noticeable deterioration The higher the magnification level, the 
greater the deterioration.
Conditions [I.RESOLUTION] 
(P124) on the [REC] 
menu is set to [i.ZOOM]. [DIGITAL ZOOM] 
(P124) on the [REC] 
menu is set to [ON].
Screen 
display B[ ] is displayed. CThe Digital Zoom range is 
displayed.
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Note
•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.•“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified 
pictures with the optical zoom.
•The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt 
the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
•When you rotate the zoom lever, you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera 
may shake. This is not a malfunction.
•When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer  (P75) for taking 
pictures.
•The Intelligent Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.–In [MOTION DEBLUR] in Intelligent Auto Mode–When burst speed is set to [ ] or [ ]–In [PIN HOLE] in Creative Control Mode–In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [HIGH SENS.], [FLASH BURST] or [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode•The Extended Optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases.–In [MOTION DEBLUR] in Intelligent Auto Mode–When burst speed is set to [ ] or [ ]–In [PIN HOLE] in Creative Control Mode–In [HIGH SENS.], [FLASH BURST], [PHOTO FRAME], [HIGH SPEED VIDEO] or [3D 
PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode
–When recording motion pictures–When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]•[DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases.–In Intelligent Auto Mode–When burst speed is set to [ ] or [ ]–In [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] or [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode–In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [HIGH SENS.], [FLASH BURST], [PHOTO FRAME], [HIGH SPEED VIDEO] or [3D 
PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode
–When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
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Recording
Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures using the Flash
ATo open the flashPress the flash open button.
BTo close the flashPress the flash until it clicks.
•
Be sure to close the flash when not in use.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash 
is closed.
Note
•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Set the flash to match the recording.
•Open the flash.
Select [FLASH] in the [REC] Mode menu.  (P48)
Press  3/4 to select a mode and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting 
						

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¢The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated.
Flash interval depends on the brightness of the subject.
[RED-EYE REMOVAL]  (P127) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on 
the flash icon.
ItemDescription of settings
‡ : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
:
AUTO/Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye 
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then 
activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting 
conditions.
‰ : Forced flash ON
:
Forced ON/Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
:
Slow sync./Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature 
will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background 
landscape will appear brighter. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye 
phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
Π: 
Forced flash OFFThe flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the 
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Recording
∫Available flash settings in Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Advanced Scene Mode and Scene 
Mode)
¢ 1 [ ] is displayed.
¢ 2 [EXPRESSIVE]/[RETRO]/[HIGH KEY]/[SEPIA]/[MINIATURE EFFECT]
¢ 3 [HIGH DYNAMIC]
¢ 4 [PIN HOLE]/[FILM GRAIN]
•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
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∫The available flash range
•The available flash range is an approximation.
¢ 1 When the [ISO LIMIT SET]  (P112) is set to [AUTO].
∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢2 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting.•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.•In Advanced Scene Mode and Scene Mode, the shutter speeds will differ from those described 
above.
Note
•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects 
may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
•Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted 
properly and the picture may become bright or dark.
•When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even 
when you press the shutter button fully.
•The White Balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.•The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode or when 
shutter speed is fast.
•When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some 
cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the 
access indication disappears.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between peo ple. Also, if the subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
•Flash is fixed to [ Œ] when the [CONVERSION]  (P127) is set to [ ] or [ ].
WideTe l e
[AUTO] in 
[SENSITIVITY] 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 9.5 m 
(31.16 feet)¢
11.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.1 m 
(16.73 feet)¢ 1
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡
1/60
¢2 to 1/2000th 1¢2 to 1/2000th
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