Panasonic Dmc Fz150 Owners Manual

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Adjust the flash output when the subject is small, or the reflectivity is very high or low.
Press 3 [È] several times to display [FLASH], 
and then press  2/1 to set the flash output.
•You can adjust from [ j2 EV] to [ i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].•Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Note
•When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the 
screen.
•The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•You cannot set [FLASH] in the following cases.–In Intelligent Auto Mode–In [EXPRESSIVE], [RETRO], [HIGH KEY], [SEPIA] and [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative 
Control Mode
–In [SCENERY]–In [NIGHT SCENERY], [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SUNSET], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], 
[AERIAL PHOTO], [HIGH SPEED VIDEO] and [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode
–In Creative Video Mode
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Applicable modes: 
Taking Close-up Pictures 
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures  of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject  as close as 1 cm (0.04 feet) from the lens by 
rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 k).
Set the focus selector switch to [AF #].
•In AF Macro Mode, [ ] is displayed.
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] (close the flash) when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, 
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
•AF Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance 
between the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
•If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the 
subject correctly.
•It is not possible to set AF Macro Mode in the following cases.–In all Scene Modes except [3D PHOTO MODE]–In [HIGH DYNAMIC], [PIN HOLE] and [FILM GRAIN] in Creative Control Mode 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens 
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
Set [SIDE LEVER] in the [SETUP] menu to [FOCUS].  (P52)
Set the focus selector switch to [MF].
•[MF] is displayed in the upper left of the screen 
while in Manual Focus Mode.
Slide the side lever to display focus range on the screen.
•It is also possible to display focus range by pressing the rear dial to select [MF] at the 
lower right of the screen, and then rotating the rear dial.
Slide the side lever to focus on the 
subject.
Side lever (T): Distant
Side lever (W): Near
•
The focus can be adjusted by pressing  2/1 or 
rotating the rear dial.
•Using the cursor button is recommended when making slight adjustments.•When you stop operating the focus adjustment, the focus range will disappear after a 
few seconds.
A Focus range
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∫MF Assist
If [MF ASSIST]  (P56) in the [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], when focus is achieved, the MF 
area (locations that are in focus) is enlarged.
•
If you press [MENU/SET] while MF Assist is displayed, the MF area can be moved using 
3/ 4/2 /1. Pressing [MENU/SET] again returns the camera to MF Assist.
•The magnification of the enlarged area can be changed by pressing the rear dial when MF 
Assist is activated or the MF area is moving.
•Performing the following operation returns the MF area to the center.–Changing the picture size or aspect.–Turning the camera off.
1 Focus by sliding the side lever or rotating 
the rear dial.
2 Press the cursor button a few times 
furthermore in the same direction.
3 Finely focus on the subject by pressing 
the cursor button in reverse.
∫ Prefocus
This is a technique for focusing in advance on  the point the pictures will be taken when it is 
difficult to focus on the subject with Auto Focus due to its quick motion. (e.g. [PANNING] in 
Scene Mode)
This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain.
∫ One shot AF
You can focus on the subject with Auto Focus by pressing [FOCUS] button 
during Manual 
Focus.
This is convenient for prefocus.
Note
•
If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.•The MF Assist is disabled in the Digital Zoom range or when recording motion pictures.•The distance to the subject displayed on the screen in Manual Focus is an approximation of the 
focus position. Use the MF Assist screen for a final check of the focus.
•After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.•Using MF Assist in combination with AE Lock makes it easy to check the focus.
Technique for Manual Focus 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Note
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indi cator will blink and then may turn on brightly 
operating as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.•Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 
2 seconds when [10S / 3PICTURES] is selected.
•It is not possible to set [10S / 3PICTURES] in the following cases.–In Intelligent Auto Mode–When using Auto Bracket–When using White Balance Bracket–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode–During the Burst Mode•Setting of the self-timer cannot be performed in following conditions.–In [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode–When recording motion pictures
Press  2 [ë].
Press  3/4 to select the item and then 
press [MENU/SET].
ItemDescription of settings
[OFF] —
[2SEC.]
Picture is taken after 2 seconds.
•When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to 
avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
[10SEC.]
Picture is taken after 10 seconds.
[10S / 3PICTURES]After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 
2 second intervals.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
•The Self-timer indicator  A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
•When [10S / 3PICTURES] is selected, the Self-timer 
indicator blinks again after the first and the second 
pictures are taken and the shutter is activated 
2 seconds after it blinks.
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Applicable modes: 
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.
∫ Operate with the rear dial
1Press the rear dial and enable [ È].
2Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.A Exposure compensation value
Note
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode.
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears.
Press  2/1 to compensate the exposure 
and then press [MENU/SET].
•The exposure compensation value appears on the 
screen.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure 
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket  d1EV
Note
•
When Auto Bracket is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower 
left of the screen.
•The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•In Shutter-Priority AE and Manual Exposure, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second, 
Auto Bracket is canceled.
•[ Œ ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.•You cannot use the Auto Bracket in following conditions.–In [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode–In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PHOTO FRAME], 
[HIGH SPEED VIDEO] and [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode
–When recording motion pictures  
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1EV i1EV
Press 3 [È ] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] 
appears.
Press  2/1 to set the compensation range of the 
exposure and then press [MENU/SET].
•When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0). 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Burst speed can be selected to match t he recording conditions or subjects.
Press [˜].
Press  2/1 to select the burst speed and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Description of recording conditions suitable for each burst 
speed is displayed by pressing [DISPLAY].
¢ If [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ], the maximum recordable pictures is 11.
•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the picture size setting will become as shown below.
Burst speed
(pictures/second)Features
Maximum 
recordable 
pictures
(pictures)
2
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, the focus is fixed to the 
first picture.
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, the focus is adjusted for 
each picture.
•The exposure and White Balance are adjusted for 
each picture. 100
5.5
12
•The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed to 
the first picture. 12¢
40•The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed to 
the first picture.
•Pictures taken in the Burst Mode will be recorded as 
a single burst picture group.
•The range that can be recorded will become smaller 
when it is set to [ ]. 50
60 60
Aspect ratio [][]
[4:3] [5M], [3M], [2M], [0.3M] [2.5M], [0.3M]
[3:2] [4.5M], [2.5M], [0.3M] [3M], [0.3M]
[16:9] [3.5M], [2M], [0.2M] [3.5M], [0.2M] [1:1] [3.5M], [2.5M], [0.2M] [2M], [0.2M]
CUSTM
225.5
AFAF5 5AF
5.5
AF55
12
40
6060
4060
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Note
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, focus prediction will be performed in a possible range to prioritize the 
burst speed. Therefore, if you try to take a picture of a subject that is moving fast, it may have 
trouble with focusing or it may take time to focus.
•You can select only [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] when in Intelligent Auto Mode.•[ ] and [ ] cannot be used in the following cases.–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY] or [ILLUMINATIONS] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [HIGH SENS.] in Scene Mode•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, [QUALITY] can only be set to [ A] or [ ›].•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set, the recording may be brighter or darker from the second 
picture depending on changes in the brightness of the subject.
•Recording is performed by the electronic shutter when [ ] or [ ] is selected, so the 
recorded picture may appear warped.
•When the Self-Timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3.•The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording 
environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.
•Burst Mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.•[Œ ] is set for the flash when Burst is set.•The Burst Mode cannot be used in the following cases.–When the Self-timer is set to [10S / 3PICTURES]–In [PIN HOLE] and [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode–In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], 
[PHOTO FRAME], [HIGH SPEED VIDEO] and [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode
•Even if recording with [ ] or [ ] setting, the focus is not adjusted for each picture when 
using AF Lock.
•The zoom cannot be used when recording burst pictures.
AFAF55
2AF5.5AF55124060
4060124060
4060
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Applicable modes: 
Setting the Light Sensitivity
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
Press  1 [].
Press  3/4 to select the ISO sensitivity and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] Mode menu  (P112) is set to anything except 
[AUTO], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].
ISO sensitivitySettings
AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatica
lly adjusted according to the 
brightness.
•Maximum [ISO800]¢
(Intelligent) The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of 
the subject and the brightness.•Maximum [ISO1600]
(With the flash on [ISO800])¢
100/200/400/800/1600/3200The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
(When the [ISO INCREMENTS] in [REC] Mode menu 
(P112)
 is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can 
be set will increase.)
[ISO100] [ISO3200]
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
Jitter of the subject Increased Less