Panasonic Dmc Fz2 Operating Instructions Manual

							Recording images (basic)
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
When you set the self-timer, the picture is 
automatically taken after 10 seconds 
(or 2 seconds).
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. 
(P25)
1Press 2.
 Every time you press it, what is 
displayed changes as shown below.
: Self-timer set to 10 seconds
: Self-timer set to 2 seconds
When these indicators are not displayed, 
self-timer setting is cancelled.
2Press the shutter button fully.
 The self-timer indicator 1 blinks and 
the shutter is activated after
10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
 When setting the self-timer, the focus 
and exposure are not adjusted by 
pressing the shutter button halfway. 
When pressing the button fully, they are 
automatically adjusted just before 
recording.
 If you press the [MENU] button when 
the self-timer is set, the self-timer 
setting is cancelled.
 In simple mode [ ], you can only set to 10 seconds [ ].
 In burst mode, the self-timer setting applies to the first picture only.
 We recommend using a tripod when setting the self-timer.
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SETREVIEW
10 s 2 s OFF
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Recording images (advanced)
Taking Pictures with Audio
You can take a picture with audio for 
5 seconds.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [AUDIO REC.].
3Press 1 to select [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 This icon [ ] 2 will appear on the 
LCD monitor/Viewfinder.
5Press the shutter button fully and take 
a picture.
 It is not necessary to continue pressing 
the shutter button.
 Audio is recorded from the built-in 
microphone 1 of the camera.
 5 seconds later, the audio recording is 
stopped automatically.
 If you press the [MENU] button during 
the audio recording, it will be cancelled.
 Using this feature will result in fewer images 
being able to be saved.
 When setting to auto bracket/burst mode, it 
is not possible to take a picture with audio. 
(P54, P62)
 The picture with audio cannot be resized or 
trimmed. (P78, P79)
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AUDIO REC.
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OFFON
REC2
/
4SETUP
SENSITIVITYAUTO
CONT.AFOFFC-AF
SPOT MODEOFF
SET
EXITMENUSELECT
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Changing the Picture Size
You can choose from among 3 picture size 
settings.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [PICT.SIZE].
3Press 2/1 to select the picture size.
 [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels
 [1280]: 1280k960 pixels
 [640]: 640k480 pixels
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 In motion image mode [ ], the picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.
 The smaller the picture size you select, the more pictures you can store on the 
Memory Card. In addition, a small data volume allows you attach the picture to an 
e-mail or post it on a web site more easily.
 If you select a larger picture size, the printed picture will be clearer, especially with 
larger sized prints.
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PICT.SIZE
REC1
/
4SETUP
2,3
QUALITY
W.BALANCE AE MODEPAUTOAE
16001280640
SELECTSET
EXITMENU
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Changing the Quality 
(Data Compression Ratio)
You can choose among 2 quality levels. (Data 
Compression Ratio)
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]. (P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [QUALITY].
3Press 2/1 to select the quality. (Data 
Compression Ratio)
 : Fine (Low compression)
It gives priority to picture quality to record 
high quality pictures.
:
Standard (Standard compression)It gives priority to the number of 
recordable pictures and records 
standard quality pictures.
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 Picture size/Quality and number of recordable pictures 
(8 MB/64 MB SD Memory Card)
 The numbers shown in the table are approximate numbers. If you mix fine quality 
and standard quality, the number of recordable pictures changes.
 It may happen that pictures appear like a mosaic depending on the scene 
characteristics.
 Remaining frame which is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may not 
correspond with recorded frames, however, this is not a malfunction.
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QUALITY
REC1
/
4SETUP
2,3
W.BALANCE AE MODEPAUTOAEPICT.SIZE1600
SELECTSET
EXITMENU
Picture size8 MB (supplied)64 MB (optional)
1600a1200 6 13 64 125
1280
a960 10 20 96 184
640
a480 34 68 298 553
In motion image mode 35 seconds 350 seconds
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Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE
When aperture value is set, the shutter speed 
is automatically set from 1 second to
1/2000th according to the subject brightness. 
(However, the speed range is changed from 
1/30th to 1/2000th when flash fires.) Altering 
the aperture value changes the depth of field 
of the picture.
Manipulating this value can change the 
sharpness of the background of your picture.
1Set the mode dial to [P/A/S]. (P25)
2Press the [MENU] button.
3Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE].
4Press 2/1 to set to [A].
5Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
6Press 3.
7Press 2/1 to set the aperture value.
8Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
 The adjustment display will disappear.
9Take a picture.
 The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may differ from that of the actual 
images. Check it using review function or setting to playback mode.
 The recordable range is between 3.94 feet (120 cm) –¶ (Tele) and 0.16 feet 
(5 cm) –¶ (Wide).
 The available setting range of the aperture value is from F2.8 to F8.0.
 If the subject is too bright, set a larger aperture value, if too dim, set a smaller 
aperture value.
 It is not possible to select ISO sensitivity [AUTO].
 If the aperture value is not properly set, the color of the F and the shutter speed 
values on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder become red.
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3,4,6,7,8
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1
REC1
/
4SETUP
3,4
W.BALANCE AUTO
PICT.SIZE
AE MODE
QUALITY
AS
1600
AEP
SELECTSET
EXITMENU
7
APERTURE
SELECTEXIT
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Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE
When the shutter speed is set, the aperture 
value is set automatically according to the 
subject brightness.
e.g.: when you want to record a moving 
subject, set the shutter speed higher to make 
the picture more stable.
1Set the mode dial to [P/A/S]. (P25)
2Press the [MENU] button.
3Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE].
4Press 1 to set to [S].
5Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
6Press 3.
7Press 2/1 to set the shutter speed.
8Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
 The adjustment display will disappear.
9Take a picture.
 The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may differ from that of the actual 
images. Check it using review function or setting to playback mode.
 The recordable range is between 3.94 feet (120 cm) –¶ (Tele) and 0.16 feet 
(5 cm) –¶ (Wide).
 In shutter-priority AE mode [ ], it is not possible to choose the settings listed 
below.
– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P36) of the built-in flash
– [AUTO] of ISO sensitivity (P61)
 The available setting range of the shutter speed is adjustable from 8 seconds to
1/2000th.
 When the shutter speed is slow, the use of a tripod is recommended.
 If the aperture value is not properly set, the color of the F and the shutter speed 
values on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder become red.
 If the shutter speed is faster than 1/500th, the aperture value is limited.
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3,4,6,7,8
9
1
REC1
/
4SETUP
3,4
W.BALANCE AUTO
PICT.SIZE
AE MODE
QUALITY
AS
1600
AEP
SELECTSET
EXITMENU
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SHUTTER SPEED
SELECTEXIT
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Taking Pictures using Macro Mode
When you take pictures from a distance closer, 
set the camera in macro mode
 []. This allows 
you to get closer to the subject up to 0.16 feet 
(5 cm) (Wide)
.
• Macro mode [ ]
Normal
1Set the mode dial to Macro mode [ ].
2Take a picture.
 Select the flash setting depending on the situation. (P36)
 The available flash range is about 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 6.89 feet (2.1 m). (When  setting to ISO100)
 When the jitter alert is displayed within the available flash range, we recommend  using the flash.
 When the camera lens is at a distance ov er the available range from the subject, 
focus may not be adjusted even if the focus indication appears.
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1
(120 cm)
(5 cm)3.94 feet
0.16 feet
(120 cm)
(30 cm)3.94 feet
0.98 feet
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Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode
Portrait mode is for taking portrait shots.
It makes the subject stand out from the 
background.
We recommend placing the subject close by 
and allowing for proper distance between 
subject and background.
Please note that this mode is suitable for 
outdoor situations under sunlight.
1Set the mode dial to Portrait mode 
[].
2Take a picture.
 [AUTO] setting in [W.BALANCE] works best when recording outdoors in the 
daytime. When using indoors, the color balance can change. You can change the 
white balance setting. (P58)
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Taking Pictures using Sports Mode
When taking pictures of outdoor sports, this 
mode lets you capture still action photos 
easily. 
Please note that this mode is suitable to take 
photos of the subject from distances of more 
than 16.4 feet (5 m) and in 
daylight situations.
1Set the mode dial to Sports mode [ ].
2Take a picture.
 [AUTO] setting in [W.BALANCE] works best when recording outdoors in the 
daytime. When using indoors, the color balance can change. You can change the 
white balance setting. (P58)
 Sport Mode sets the camera to use a high shutter speed. It works best when used 
in very brightly illuminated situations. To enhance this feature, try following the 
action with the camera.
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Taking Pictures using Panning Mode
Panning is a technique of moving the camera 
tracking a subject in motion.
Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a 
subject, you can sharply photograph a subject 
in motion while blurring the background.
In very bright summer daylight, if the shutter 
speed cannot be set slow enough to blur the 
background, please use the ND filter 
(DMW-LND55, optional). (P63)
Please try to use the prefocus technique to 
reduce the time for focusing while shooting a 
fast moving subject. (P39)
1Set the mode dial to Panning mode 
[].
2Take a picture.
1 Move the camera smoothly while tracking a subject in motion.
2 Press the shutter button while moving the camera.
3 Keep moving the camera continuously.
It is difficult to adjust the focus when the subject has already appeared. Adjust the 
focus in advance to the point where the subject is likely to appear.
 Set the AF trigger to [FOCUS] and you can fix the focus even if you press the 
shutter button halfway. (P39)
 [AUTO] setting in [W.BALANCE] works best when recording outdoors in the 
daytime. When using indoors, the color balance can change. You can change the 
white balance setting. (P58)
 In this mode, the stabilizer function is activated on vertical direction only. The 
stabilizer function on horizontal direction is cancelled.
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