Panasonic Dmc Fz2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode
The Night Portrait mode combines the 
electronic flash with a “slow shutter” mode. 
This unique feature allows you to photograph 
close subjects against the natural night 
background. Since the shutter speed is slow, 
we highly recommend using a tripod to steady 
the camera.
The subject should be positioned within the 
available flash range. [When setting to 
ISO100, about 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 6.89 feet 
(2.1 m)]
We recommend setting...

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Taking Pictures using Spot Mode
When this mode is selected, both the focus 
and the exposure will be adjusted to spot on a 
limited area. This is suitable when you take 
pictures in delicate light conditions and intend 
to take a picture of a specific area.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SPOT MODE].
3Press 1 to set to [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 The spot AF...

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Compensating the Exposure
In some situations the illumination of the 
background and your subject may differ. Auto 
exposure systems may not always calculate 
the exposure correctly. This is a normal 
situation. This feature allows you to manually 
compensate the exposure.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press 3 until [ EXPOSURE] is 
selected.
2Press 2/1 to compensate the 
exposure.
 You can compensate from j2EV to 
i2 EV with 1/3 EV...

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Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure 
(AE) Bracket
Pressing the shutter button once, the camera 
will automatically take 3 pictures changing 
exposure according to the set exposure 
compensation value.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press 3 until [ AUTO BRACKET] 
is selected.
2Press 1, then press 2/1 to set the 
exposure compensation range.
OFF
n1/3EV
n2/3EV
n1EV
3Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
 The adjustment display will...

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Using the AF/AE Lock
If the subject is out of the AF area and you 
press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is 
not adjusted. After locking focus and 
exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear 
picture with adjusted focus.
AF: Auto focus
AE: Auto exposure
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25)
1Aim the camera at the subject on 
which you want to adjust the focus to 
enter the AF area 2 on the LCD 
monitor/Viewfinder and then keep 
pressing the...

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Using the Color Effect
This function enables use of color effect such 
as bluish, reddish, and black and white.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [COL.EFFECT].
3Press 2/1 to select [OFF], [COOL], 
[WARM] or [B/W].
 [COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.
 [WARM]: The picture becomes reddish.
 [B/W]: The picture becomes black 
and white.
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
The...

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Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast
(Picture Adjustment)
This function enables you to adjust the color 
tone or the contrast.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [PICT.ADJ.].
3Press 2/1 to select [NATURAL], 
[STANDARD] or [VIVID].
 [NATURAL]: The picture becomes 
softer.
 [VIVID]: The picture becomes 
sharper.
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 When taking a picture in a...

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Setting the White Balance
Auto White Balance is designed to 
automatically adjust the camera to produce 
natural flesh tones. In most situations it works 
fine. In some situations where several 
different types of lighting are present, 
enhanced performance can be achieved by 
setting the white balance manually.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to select the mode.
...

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ªTo set manually (White set)
Here the white set mode of white balance is 
explained.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 1 to set to white set [ ].
Only when setting the white balance again
4Press 1.
 The message “AIM THE CAMERA AT 
A WHITE SURFACE AND PRESS THE 
SHUTTER” is displayed.
5Aim the camera at a sheet of white 
paper 1 or similar object so that it 
completely fills...

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Finely Adjusting the White Balance
If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with 
[W.BALANCE] because of different light 
sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as 
follows.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
 Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/
[].
1Press 3 until [ WB ADJUST.] is 
selected.
2Adjust the white balance with 2/1.
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is 
reddish.
2 [RED]: Press when the hue is 
bluish.
3Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET]...