Panasonic Dmc Fz150 Owners Manual

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∫About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera 
detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO 
sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the 
scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
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The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously 
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to  P70.•The setting is fixed to [AUTO] in Creative Control Mode.•Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Video Mode.
[AUTO]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]
•The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.–In [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT]–In [SPORTS]–[BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET] and [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode•You cannot select [ ] in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.•You cannot select [AUTO] or [ ] in Manual Exposure Mode. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set 
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
AAperture Value
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It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure 
Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
•Depending on the zoom magnification, some of  the aperture values cannot be selected.
Set with a faster shutter speed when you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving 
subject. Set to a slower shutter speed when you want to create a trail effect.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed.
BShutter Speed
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It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and 
Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is 
pressed.
Aperture-Priority AE
Available Aperture Value (W) (Per 1/3 EV)Shutter Speed (Sec)
F2.8 to F8.0 8 to 1/2000
Shutter-Priority AE
Available Shutter Speed (Sec)
(Per 1/3 EV)Aperture Value (W)
8 to 1/2000 F2.8 to F8.0
A
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Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate 
the exposure.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter 
speed.
CManual Exposure Assistance
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It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter 
speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
•Depending on the zoom magnification, some of  the aperture values cannot be selected.
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
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The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures 
on the playback screen.
Note
•The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and  the recorded pictures may differ. Check the 
pictures on the playback screen.
•Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright. Set the aperture value 
to a lower number when the subject is too dim.
•The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure 
is not adequate.
•Display of the shutter speed will count down when the shutter speed is set slow and the shutter 
button is pressed all the way.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [AUTO] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Shutter-Priority AE Mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ] (Intelligent).
•The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [ISO100] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Manual Exposure Mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ] (Intelligent).
Manual Exposure Mode
Available Aperture Value (W)
(Per 1/3 EV)Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV)
F2.8 to F8.0 15 to 1/2000
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
While checking the subject on the screen, you can set desired effects and continue taking 
pictures.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press 3/4 to select an item, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Note
•Return to above step 2 after pressing the [MENU/SET] to change the Creative Control Mode.•Creative Control settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.
ItemEffect
[EXPRESSIVE] This is a pop art style image effect that emphasizes the color.
[RETRO] This is a soft image effect that gives the appearance of a 
tarnished photograph.
[HIGH KEY] Overall, the image effect will become brighter.
[SEPIA] A sepia color image effect.
[HIGH DYNAMIC] This is an impressive image effect that adjusts dark areas 
and bright areas to appropriate brightness, together with 
enhancements on colors.
[PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the 
subjects.
[FILM GRAIN] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with 
sand.
[MINIATURE EFFECT] This is an imaging effect which defocuses the surroundings to 
make it look like a diorama.
(also known as Tilt Shift Focus) 
						

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Blurring above and below or to the left and right of the set range, it will look as though the 
picture was of a miniature.
1Select [MINIATURE EFFECT] using Step 2 on P84 and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  4 to display the setting screen.
•A frame around the area not to be blurred will display.
3Adjust the position and size of the frame and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Note
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Display of the recording screen will be delayed mo re than usual and the screen will look as if 
frames are being dropped.
•No sound is recorded in motion pictures.•Approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting 
motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long.)
The displayed available recording time is approximately 10 times. When switching to Recording 
Mode, please check the available recording time.
•When taking pictures of a large size, the screen may turn black after taking the picture because 
of signal processing. This is not a malfunction.
Adjust the [MINIATURE EFFECT] settings
A When the frame is horizontal BWhen the frame is vertical
3/ 4 Move (up and down) Switch to A
2/ 1 Switch to  B Move (left and right)
Enlarge and shrink
•You can switch between three levels.
•If you press [DISPLAY], the adjusted frame will return to the original values.
C Non-blurrable range 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Expressive Portraits and Landscape 
Pictures 
(Advanced Scene Mode)
You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events 
and activities, people in night scenes and fl owers in accordance with the surrounding 
conditions.
Set the mode dial.
Press  3/4 to select the Advanced Scene Mode.
•If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting an Advanced Scene 
Mode, explanations about each Advanced Scene Mode are 
displayed.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Note
•Return to above step 2 after pressing the [MENU/SET] to change the Advanced Scene Mode.
The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion.
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
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Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second in [INDOOR PORTRAIT].•When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, 
this part is also smoothed.
•When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, this mode may not be effective when there is insufficient 
brightness.
[PORTRAIT]
[NORMAL PORTRAIT] [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT]
[SOFT SKIN] [INDOOR PORTRAIT] 
						

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This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.Note
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This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.•Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures  of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
Note
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We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] 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.
•Close-up 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.
[SCENERY]
[NORMAL SCENERY] [ARCHITECTURE]
[NATURE]
[SPORTS]
[NORMAL SPORTS] [INDOOR SPORTS]
[OUTDOOR SPORTS]
[CLOSE-UP]
[FLOWER] [OBJECTS]
[FOOD] 
						

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This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Handheld Night Shot
This mode allows you to record multiple pict ures of night scenes at high speed, which are 
combined to make a single picture. It will reduce the jitter and noise from the picture even 
when recording with the camera in your hand.
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Do not move the camera while recording pictures continuously.•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places or take pictures of moving 
subjects.
Note
When recording using [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY] and 
[ILLUMINATIONS]
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We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
[NIGHT PORTRAIT] [HANDHELD NITE SHOT]
[NIGHT SCENERY] [ILLUMINATIONS] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being 
Recorded
 (Scene Mode)
When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera 
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select the Scene Mode and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a Scene Mode, 
explanations about each Scene Mode are displayed.
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating 
the zoom lever.
Note
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press  1, and return to step 2 above. 
						

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You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.
∫Setting the recording direction
1Press  3/4  to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET].
•The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
2Take the picture.
•You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
3Press  3 to select [NEXT] and then press [MENU/SET].
•Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.
4Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or 
vertically so the transparent image overlaps.
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When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 and 4.
5Press  3/4  to select [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
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The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•We recommend using a tripod. When it is dark, we recommend using the Self-timer for taking 
pictures.
•Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the CD-ROM (supplied).
Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Party Mode
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Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking pictures.
[PANORAMA ASSIST]
[PARTY]