Panasonic Dmc Fz200 Owners Manual

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∫Setting the type of defocus
With [Miniature Effect] you can make the subject stand out by intentionally creating defocused 
and in-focus portions. You can set the recording  orientation (defocus orientation) and the 
position and size of the in-focus portion.
1Press function button to display the setting screen.
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A frame around the area not to be blurred will display.
2Adjust the position and size of the frame and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Note
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Display of the recording screen...

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This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel.
This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect.
This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness.
[Soft Focus]
Items that can be set
Extent of defocus Weak defocusStrong defocus
Note
•Display of the recording screen will be  delayed more than usual and the 
screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[Star Filter]
Items that can be set
Length of shine Short Long
Note
•Display of the recording...

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Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings
(Creative Video Mode)
Recording modes: 
It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures.
Switching the [Creative Video] setting allows you to use settings such as those when mode dial 
is switched to [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ].
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/
SET].ASM
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3Rotate the rear dial to change the settings.
 (DMC-FZ200) ¢ 1 If you record with the shutter speed set to slower than 1/60th of a second and [Rec Mode] set to 
[AVCHD], the exposure time per frame will increase.  Depending on the movement of the subject, 
this may result in blurring in the frames.
  (DMC-FZ60) ¢ 1 If you record with the shutter speed set to slower than 1/30th of a second and [Rec Mode] set to 
[AVCHD], the exposure time per frame will increase.  Depending on the...

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Note
•The settings of the aperture value, shutter speed and exposure compensation can be changed 
during motion picture recording. In this case, care must be taken because the sounds of such 
operations may be recorded.
•Manually setting a higher shutter speed may increase the noise on-screen due to the higher sensitivity.•When recording under lighting such as fluorescent lighting, LED lighting, mercury lighting and 
sodium lighting, the coloring and brightness of the screen may...

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Taking Pictures in Custom Mode
Recording modes: 
You can register the current camera settings as custom settings. If you then record in Custom 
Mode, you can use the registered settings.
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Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
∫ Example of registering the settings of the Recording Mode [ ] and menus etc. 
to [ ]:
1Make settings 2Register
Even if you change the settings.
3 Set to Custom Mode 4Settings registered in 
Ste p  2 are called up...

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If you want to take pictures that have the same settings, you can register up to four items of the 
current camera settings to [Cust.Set Mem.].
1Set the mode dial to select the mode you wish to save, and then set the 
menu on the camera.
2Select [Cust.Set Mem.] on the [Setup] menu. (P52)
3Press 3/4 to select the custom set to register and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is 
selected. 
Exit the menu after it is executed.
 You can...

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Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function
Applicable modes: 
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes 
focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end 
of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
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The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition 
function.
In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered...

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You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/
registration)
1Select [Face Recog.] on the [Rec] menu and then press  1.  (P52)
2Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select the Face 
Recognition frame that is not registered, and 
then press [MENU/SET].
4Take the picture adjusting the face with the 
guide....

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5Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press  1.
•You can register up to 3 face images.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
ItemDescription of settings
[Name]
It is possible to register names.
1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].2Enter the name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on  P132.
[Age]
It is possible to register the birthday.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press  2/1  to select the items...