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 
situations when large printing is 
desired. The camera is preset to 
[1600k1200] in [Fine] picture mode. 
[4qk6q/10k15cm] selection will offer an 
easy way to produce small “general 
purpose” prints.
 [INTERNET] selection favors smaller 
file size, optimized for home page and 
e-mail use.
5Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
6Take a picture.
 The burst mode is available only with the low speed. (P62)
 If the distance between the camera and the object is beyond the recordable range 
[Tele: 3.94 feet (120 cm) –¶, Wide: 0.16 feet (5 cm) –¶], the focus may not be 
adjusted properly even the focus indication 1 is lit.
 The settings (except for the clock setting) of the simple mode will not be applied to 
the other recording modes.
 Only the quality (data compression ratio) cannot be changed on the [PICT.MODE] 
menu.
ENLARGE 1600k1200 Fine
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qk6q/10k15cm 1280k960 Fine
INTERNET 640
k480 Standard
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6
1
BEEP
ON
ONAUTO REVIEW
CLOCK SET
4k6/10k15cm
SELECT SET EXITMENU
PICT.MODEENLARGE
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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 
zoom lever towards [ ], the captured 
picture is zoomed 4 times (A) and 
8 times if you rotate it once again. You 
can also change the position with 3/
4/2/1.
ªErasing the captured picture 
during the review
2Press the [ ] button.
3When the message [DELETE THIS 
PICTURE?] is displayed, press 2 to 
select [YES].
4Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
 The picture is erased.
 Once erased, pictures cannot be 
recovered.
 Multi images or all images can be 
deleted. Read P70 to operate them.
 Press the shutter button halfway to cancel 
the review.
 In motion image mode [ ], review cannot 
be used.
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REVIEW1X
8X1X
DELETE EXIT
DELETE
4X
REVIEW4X
1
DELETE SINGLE
DELETE THIS  PICTURE?YESNO
SET SELECT
MULTI/ALL
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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. 
(1Microphone)
4By pressing the shutter button fully 
again, recording stops.
 If during the recording the memory of 
the card becomes full, the recording is 
stopped automatically.
 The picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.
 The remaining time displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder is an approximation.
 You cannot record motion images without audio.
 If using the MultiMediaCard, after recording motion images, the card access 
indication may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction.
 After recording starts, the auto focus/zoom/white balance/aperture values are 
locked (with the first frame).
 Recording could suddenly stop when recording motion images with cards other 
than a Panasonic SD Memory Card.
 When the motion image recorded with this camera is played back on other 
equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated or pictures may 
not be able to be played back.
 In motion image mode [ ], review cannot be used.
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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 distance of more 
than 3.94 feet (120 cm)  (Tele)/0.98 feet 
(30 cm)  (Wide). For details on simple mode/
aperture-priority AE/shutter-priority AE/
macro mode, read P31/P45/P46/P47.
 The picture may be slightly distorted 
according to the lens. The distortion will 
increase as you make subjects wider and 
closer.
 The indicated zoom magnification is an 
approximation.
 When using the zoom lens at high 
magnification the quality of the picture can 
be enhanced if a tripod is used. At high 
magnification, even small movements can 
cause a slight decrease in picture 
sharpness.
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1WT
P
P
1600
1600
P1600
1X
6X
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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 menu will disappear.
 The zoom adjustment and recording method 
are the same as in “Using the Optical 
Zoom”. (P34)
 When the digital zoom is set to [ON], the 
digital zoom indication 1 appears.
 When entering the digital zoom range, the 
zoom bar will pause.
 Photos using digital zoom may be of slightly 
less quality.
 Digital stabilization may be less effective 
when used in conjunction with digital zoom.
 To ensure the best picture quality, we 
recommend using a tripod when digital 
zoom is used.
 The indicated zoom magnification is an 
approximation.
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2,3
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REC3
/
4SETUP
2,3
COL.EFFECTOFF
D.ZOOMOFFON
PICT.ADJ.STANDARD
AF TRIGGERAF
SELECTSET
EXITMENU
1600P
P1600
12X
36X
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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 pressing [ ]. Refer to the table 
on the left)
:AUTO
The flash fires automatically according to 
the lighting condition.
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction
The flash fires automatically according to 
the recording situation.
It reduces the red-eye phenomenon (when 
a subject’s eyes appear red in flash light).
Use it when you take pictures of people or 
animals in low lighting conditions.
: Forced ON
The flash fires every time a picture is 
captured.
Use this setting when your subject is 
back-lit or under fluorescent light.
: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction
When you take a picture with a dark 
background landscape, it makes the flash 
fire and the shutter speed slow (from 
1 second to 1/2000th), so that the dark 
background landscape will become bright. 
Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye 
phenomenon.
We recommend that you use a tripod.
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2
SETREVIEW
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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 using the flash.
 If you bring the flash too close to the subjects, they may be distorted or discolored  by its heat and lighting.
 The available flash range is about 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 6.89 feet (2.1 m). (When 
setting to ISO100)
 If the subject is too close when using the flash, the image may be over exposed.
 When the jitter alert is displayed within the available flash range, we recommend 
using the flash.
 Do not cover the flash sensor  1 with your finger or any other item. Otherwise the 
picture will not be exposed properly. Similarly, do not cover the flash light.
 In motion image mode [ ] or when the flash is closed, flash setting is fixed to the  Forced OFF [ ].
 When you set to burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is taken for every flash 
firing.
 In night portrait mode [ ], setting is fixed to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction  [].
 When you are using the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some  case it my not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.
 The flash indication becomes red when pressing the shutter button halfway.
 When the flash is being charged, the flas h indication blinks red, and you cannot 
take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.
 Be sure to open the flash entirely when using the flash.
 When taking a picture with the flash,  the white balance will be automatically 
adjusted (only when in [AUTO] or halogen mode [ ]), but the white balance may 
not be properly adjusted when the flash light is insufficient.
 When taking a picture with the flash after setting the white balance manually, the  white balance may not be properly adjusted. We recommend setting the white 
balance to [AUTO] when using the flash. (P58)
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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 stabilizer function may be less effective in the digital zoom zone.
 When taking pictures with slow shutter speed such as night portrait, the stabilizer 
function may be less effective.
 When the zoom lever is close to T and the shutter speed is slower than 1/125th, 
the jitter alert 2 appears.
 We recommend using a tripod when the jitter alert appears.
 In simple mode [ ], the stabilizer function is fixed to [ON].
 Usually, set the stabilizer function to [ON]. Set it to [OFF] in the following cases:
– When you want designedly blurred pictures.
– When you use a tripod.
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OFF
2,3
4
STABILIZEROFFON
P1600
REC4
/
4SETUP
SELECTSET
EXITMENU
OFF
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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 by pressing 
the [FOCUS] button.
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 Only when [ ] is selected, the 
[ ] indication1 is displayed on 
the LCD monitor/Viewfinder.
ªUsing the [FOCUS] button to prefocus the camera
The prefocus technique is effective when you want to take a picture of a fast-moving 
subject; a situation where it may be difficult for the auto focus to function properly. 
(For example, taking pictures with panning mode) (P50)
1Set [AF TRIGGER] to [ ].
2Center the subject in the AF area (P29), and press the [FOCUS] button.
 AF trigger will not operate until you press the [FOCUS] button again, even if you 
press the shutter button halfway.
 When setting [CONT.AF] to [ON], [AF TRIGGER] is fixed to [ ].
 In simple mode [ ], [AF TRIGGER] is fixed to [ ].
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FOCUSAF
REC3
/
4SETUP
2,3
AF TRIGGERSHUTTER
P1600
COL.EFFECTD.ZOOMOFFOFF
PICT.ADJ.STANDARD
SELECTSET
EXITMENU
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
FOCUSAF
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
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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 [ ].
 In simple mode [ ], [CONT.AF] is fixed to [ON].
 The battery is depleted more quickly using continuous AF.
 It may take time to adjust the focus after zooming out (Wide # Tele) or suddenly 
changing the subject of shooting from distant subjects to nearby subjects.
 Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to adjust the focus.
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CONT.AFOFFON
P1600
REC2
/
4SETUP
SENSITIVITYAUTOAUDIO REC.OFF
SPOT MODEOFF
SELECTSET
EXITMENU
SHUTTER
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