Panasonic Dmc Fz18 Operating Instructions Manual

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Aspect ratio
Picture size (7M):
(3264k2176 pixels) (4.5M EZ):
(2560k1712 pixels)
Quality
Built-in Memory(Approx. 27 MB)1 1 7 14 11 23
Card
16MB0037512
32 MB 1 1 7 16 13 26
64 MB 3 3 16 33 27 54
128MB8 7 346956110
256 MB 15 14 68 135 110 210
512 MB 31 28 135 260 210 430
1 GB 62 56 270 530 440 860
2 GB 125 110 550 1070 890 1700
4 GB 250 220 1080 2110 1740 3350
Aspect ratio
Picture size (2.5M EZ):
(2048k1360 pixels) (6M):
(3264k1840 pixels)
Quality
Built-in Memory(Approx. 27 MB)18 36 2 1 8 17
Card
16MB9181048
32 MB 20 40 2 1 9 19
64 MB 43 83 4 4 20 40
128 MB 88 165 9 8 41 81
256 MB 170 330 18 16 81 155
512 MB 340 650 36 33 160 310
1 GB 680 1310 73 66 320 630
2 GB 1360 2560 150 130 650 1270
4 GB 2680 5020 290 260 1280 2510
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∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
¢Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. 
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
Aspect ratio
Picture size (3.5M EZ):
(2560k1440 pixels) (2M EZ):
(1920k1080 pixels)
Quality
Built-in Memory(Approx. 27 MB)14 28 25 48
Card
16MB7 141225
32 MB 15 31 27 53
64 MB 32 64 57 105
128 MB 66 130 115 220
256 MB 130 250 230 430
512 MB 250 510 450 860
1 GB 520 1020 910 1720
2 GB 1040 2040 1800 3410
4 GB 2040 4020 3540 6700
Aspect ratio
Picture quality setting30fps
VG A10fps
VGA30fps
QVGA10fps
QVGA30fps
16:910fps
16:9
Built-in Memory(Approx. 27 MB)jj53 s2min
40 sjj
 Card
16 MB 6 s 26 s 26 s 1 min 22 s 5 s 22 s
32 MB 17 s 58 s 59 s 2 min 55 s 14 s 50 s
64 MB 39 s 2 min 2 min 6 min 33 s 1 min 45 s
128 MB 1 min 23 s 4 min 10 s 4 min 10 s12 min 
20 s1 min 11 s 3 min 35 s
256 MB 2 min 45 s 8 min 10 s 8 min 10 s 24 min 2 min 20 s 7 min
512 MB 5 min 30 s16 min 
20 s16 min 
20 s47 min 
50 s4min 40s 14min
1GB 11min32 min 
50 s32 min 
50 s1 h 35 min 9 min 20 s28 min 
10 s
2GB22 min 
30 s1h 7min 1h 7min 3h 15min19 min 
20 s57 min 
30 s
4GB¢44 min 
20 s2 h 11 min 2 h 11 min 6 h 22 min 38 min 1 h 53 min
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 If you set the quality to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG], the picture size is fixed to the maximum 
picture size for each aspect ratio.
 The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the LCD 
monitor/Viewfinder may not decrease in order.
 This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.
 The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode so the picture 
size for [EZ] is not displayed.
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Specifications
Digital Camera:Information for your safety
Power Source:DC 8.4 V
Power Consumption:1.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)
1.5 W (When recording with Viewfinder)
0.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
0.7 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)
Camera effective pixels:8,100,000 pixels
Image sensor:
1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 8,320,000 pixels, Primary color 
filter
Lens:Optical 18kzoom, fl4.6 mm to 82.8 mm (35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 28 mm to 504 mm)/F2.8 to F4.2
Digital zoom:Max. 4k
Extended optical zoom:(Except for the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio)
Max. 28.7k
Focus:Normal/
AF Macro/Manual focus, Face detection/
Multi-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (High speed)/
1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing
Focus range:AF: 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) to ¶
AF Macro/MF/Intelligent auto: 1 cm (0.03 feet) (Wide)/2 m 
(6.56 feet) (Tele) to ¶
However, 1 m (3.28 feet) to ¶ for 12k to 18k zoom
Shutter system:
Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Motion picture
recording:When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
640k480 pixels (only when using a Card)/320k240 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
848k480 pixels (only when using a Card)
30 frames/second, 10 frames/second with audio
Burst recording
Burst speed:3 pictures/second (
Normal), Approx. 2 pictures/second 
(Unlimited)
Number of recordable
pictures:Max. 7 pictures (Standard), max. 4 pictures (Fine), Depends 
on the remaining capacity of the card (Unlimited).
(Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card. MultiMediaCard performance will be 
less.)
ISO sensitivity:AU TO /
100/200/400/800/1250/1600
[HIGH SENS.] in scene mode: 1600 to 6400
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Shutter speed:60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
[STARRY SKY] in scene mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 
60 seconds
Motion picture mode: 1/30th of a second to 1/13000th of a 
second
White balance:AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Flash/Halogen/White set1/White 
set2
Exposure (AE):Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE 
(S)/Manual exposure (M)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2EV to i2EV)
Metering mode:
Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
LCD monitor:2.5q low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD
(Approx. 207,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Viewfinder:Color LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 188,000 pixels)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
(with diopter adjustment j4 to i4 diopter)
Flash:Built-in pop up flash
Flash range: [ISO AUTO]
Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 6 m (19.7 feet) (Wide)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, 
Forced OFF
Microphone:Monaural
Speaker:Monaural
Recording media:Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC 
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)
Picture size
Still picture:When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
3264k2448 pixels, 2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 
1600k1200 pixels, 640k480 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
3264k2176 pixels, 2560k1712 pixels, 2048k1360 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
3264k1840 pixels, 2560k1440 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels
Motion pictures:When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card), 320k240 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
848k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)
Quality:Fine/Standard/RAW/RAWiJPEG
Recording file format
Still Picture:JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based 
on “Exif 2.21” standard)/RAW, DPOF corresponding
Picture with audio:JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based 
on “Exif 2.21” standard)i“QuickTime” (picture with audio)
Motion pictures:“QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio)
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Interface
Digital:“USB 2.0” (Full Speed)
Analog
video/audio:NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu),
Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
[DIGITAL/AV OUT]:Dedicated jack (8 pin)
[DC IN]:Type 3 jack
Dimensions:Approx. 117.6 mm (W)k75.3 mm (H)k88.2 mm (D)
[4 5/8q (W)k215/16q (H)k31/2q (D)]
(excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (Weight):Approx. 360g/12.7 oz (excluding card and battery),
Approx. 407g/14.4 oz (with card and battery)
Operating temperature:
0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)
Operating humidity:10% to 80%
Battery Charger 
(Panasonic DE-A43B):Information for your safety
Input:110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A
Output:CHARGE 8.4 V 0.43 A
Equipment mobility:Movable
Battery Pack 
(lithium-ion)
(Panasonic 
CGR-S006A):Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity:7.2 V, 710 mAh
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Digital Camera Accessory System
¢1 The battery cannot be charged with the AC adaptor. Use the supplied charger.
¢2 Cameras cannot be stored with the lens hood attached.
¢3 The lens adaptor (DMW-LA3; optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or 
close-up lens.
 Refer to P13 for information about the battery charging time and the number of 
recordable pictures.
 NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your 
local dealer.
Accessory#Description
Figure
4 GB SDHC Memory Card
4 GB SDHC Memory Card
2 GB SD Memory Card
2 GB SD Memory Card
1 GB SD Memory Card
1 GB SD Memory Card
512 MB SD Memory Card
512 MB SD Memory Card RP-SDM04GU1K
RP-SDV04GU1K
RP-SDM02GU1A
RP-SDV02GU1A
RP-SDR01GU1A
RP-SDV01GU1A
RP-SDK512U1A
RP-SDR512U1A
DMW-AC7PPAC Adaptor  1
CGR-S006ALithum Ion Battery
C: MC ProtectorD: ND Filter
Close-up Lens  3
Lens Adaptor
CD
C: DMW-LMC46
D: DMW-LND46
DMW-LT55
DMW-LC55
DMW-LA3AB
A: DMW-CZS7
B: DMW-CZ18A: 
Soft Case  2
B: Soft Bag
Tele Conversion Lens  3
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  
THE FOLLOWING:  
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day ( )
Night()
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)         Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)     
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA                          
MasterCard         
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)     2. Items Ordered  
Quantity Accessory #  Price EachDescription Total Price 
6.95 Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed  1. Digital Camera Model #   
Discover          Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:  
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center  
1590 Touhy Ave.  
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 
Request for Service Notice:
(USA Only)   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Please include your proof of purchase.  
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your repair, please provide  
an explanation of what wrong with the unit  
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
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Limited Warranty (For USA Only)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF 
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto 
Rico 00985
Panasonic Digital Still Camera
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto 
Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the 
period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original 
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new 
or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The 
decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the 
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or 
mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries 
are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products 
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is 
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as 
is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for 
warranty service.PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED 
BELOW)1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 
PA C K (IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
SD MEMORY CARD
(IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
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