Panasonic Dmc Fz2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Taking Pictures in Simple Mode
 Offering simplified menu for ease of use.
 The picture size is easy to select.
 The icons on the display are larger.
We recommend you use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture.
1Set the mode dial to Simple mode 
[].
2Press the [MENU] button.
3Press 3/4 to select [PICT.MODE].
 [AUTO REVIEW] (P82)
 [BEEP] (P83)
 [CLOCK SET] (P28)
4Press 2/1 to select [ENLARGE], 
[4qt6q/10t15cm] or [INTERNET].
 [ENLARGE] selection is intended for...

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Checking the Captured Picture 
(Review)
After taking a picture, when auto review (P82) 
is set to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.], the captured picture 
is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder 
for 1 or 3 seconds, but you can also check the 
picture by following the methods shown 
below.
1After taking a picture, press the 4/
[REVIEW/SET] button.
 You can check the previous or following 
picture with 2/1.
 The last captured picture is displayed 
for about 5 seconds. If you rotate the...

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Recording Motion Images
With this camera you can also record motion 
images. (If using the supplied 8 MB SD 
Memory Card, it is possible to record for up to 
about 35 seconds)
1Set the mode dial to motion image 
mode [ ].
2Center the subject on the LCD 
monitor/Viewfinder and press the 
shutter button halfway.
 When the focus is adjusted, the focus 
indication 2 [¥] appears.
3By pressing the shutter button fully, 
the recording starts.
 The audio REC starts simultaneously....

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Using the Optical Zoom
With this function, you can make people and 
subjects appear closer with the 12 times 
optical zoom, and landscapes can be 
captured in wide angle.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25)
1Aim the camera at the subject and 
adjust the size with the zoom lever.
To make subjects appear closer 
(Tele):
Rotate towards T.
To make subjects appear further away 
(Wide angle):
Rotate towards W.
2Take a picture.
 The focus is adjusted at a...

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Using the Digital Zoom
It is possible to further magnify a subject 
already magnified 12 times with the optical 
zoom by 3 more times, with the digital zoom, 
thereby reaching a maximum of 36 times.
(In the burst mode/auto bracket, the digital 
zoom magnifies 2 more times, reaching a 
maximum of 24 times)
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. 
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [D.ZOOM].
3Press 1 to set to [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The...

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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
The shutter speed is set between 1/30th and 
1/2000th. (except in Slow sync./Red-eye 
reduction [ ] and exposure 
compensation)
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. 
(P25)
1Press [ OPEN] button to open the 
Flash.
2Press [ ].
 Every time you press [ ], the available 
settings will appear as shown below. 
(There are settings that cannot be set 
according to the REC mode. Those 
that cannot be set are not displayed 
when...

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: Forced OFF
When you do not open the flash, this mode 
is set. Even in dark places, the flash does 
not fire.
Set it when you take pictures in places 
where using flash is not allowed.
In this time, the shutter speed is set 
between 1/8th and 1/2000th. (except in 
night portrait mode [ ])
To close the flash3Press in the direction of the arrow 
until it clicks.
• Be sure to close the flash when you do 
not use it.
 Do not stare at the flash light from  close proximity when...

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Using the Optical Image Stabilizer
When using this function, you can minimize 
jitter.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. 
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [STABILIZER]. 
3Press 2/1 to select [ON]/[OFF].
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 Only when selecting [OFF], the 
indication [ ] 1 will appear.
 When too much jitter happens or when taking a picture chasing a moving subject, 
it may not be stabilized.
 The...

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Using the AF Trigger
There are 2 ways to set the auto focus; 
pressing the shutter button halfway or 
pressing the [FOCUS] button.
Using the [FOCUS] button is effective to 
prefocus the camera.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. 
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [AF TRIGGER].
3Press 2/1 to select [ ] or 
[].
  Shutter button:
You can set the auto focus by pressing 
the shutter button halfway.
  [FOCUS] button:
You can set the auto focus...

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Using the Continuous AF
This function allows you to reduce the time 
required for focusing, as AF is continuously 
working without the need to press the shutter 
button every time.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. 
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [CONT.AF].
3Press 1 to select [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 The indication [ ] 1 will appear.
 When setting [CONT.AF] to [ON], [AF TRIGGER] is fixed to [ ].
...