Panasonic Dmc Fz200 Owners Manual

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Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings 
(Program AE Mode)
Recording mode: 
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [Rec] menu.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
3Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
C ISO sensitivity
•The focus indication  D (green) lights...

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In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without 
changing the exposure. This  is called Program Shift.
You can make the background more blurred by  decreasing the aperture value or record a 
moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in 
Program AE Mode.
1Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and 
shutter speed value on the screen.
2While the values are displayed (about 
10 seconds),...

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Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the 
shutter button halfway.
•The AF area may be displayed larger for certain zoom magnifications and in dark places.
FocusWhen the subject is focusedWhen the subject is not 
focused
Focus indication  AOn Blinks
AF area  B White>Green White>Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
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2.830
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∫About focus range
The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.
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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after 
pressing the shutter button halfway.
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.
e.g.: Range of focus during the Program AE Mode
∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the 
composition of the picture you want to take)
1Aim the AF area at the subject, and then 
press the shutter button halfway...

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Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording mode: 
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings 
to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.
–Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White Balance/
Face Detection/[AFS]/[Quick...

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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in 
blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
When taking pictures
When recording motion pictures
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[¦ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera  automatically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure.  (Face Detection)
•When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the...

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When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically 
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.
In Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically. The [ ] is displayed on 
the screen when backlighting is detected. (Depending on the backlighting conditions, 
backlighting may not be detected correctly.)
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press the rear dial to display [...

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Following menus can be set.
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For the setting method of the menu, refer to P52.
¢ Available settings may be differ ent from other Recording Modes.
∫[Color Mode]
[Color Mode] can set the color effects of [STANDARD], [Happy], [B&W] or [SEPIA]. When 
[Happy] is selected, it is possible to automatica lly take a picture with a higher level of brilliance 
for the color brightness and vividness.
∫ [Motion Deblur]
When [Motion Deblur] is set to [ON], [ ] is displayed on the recording screen as you...

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•Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P75)
•When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and 
brightness.
•When [ ], [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.
•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
You can adjust the brightness and the color balance in addition to the Intelligent Auto Mode 
function.
1Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto 
Mode.
2Press 1 to select [ ] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
About the flash
Recording using...

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1Press the rear dial to display the options.
2Press 3/4 to select the item
3Press 2/1 or rotate the rear dial to adjust.
•Press [ ] to reset the setting to the default state (AUTO).
4Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.
Note
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 If you turn this unit off or switch another recording mode, the adjusted slider position returns to the 
default state (AUTO).
Adjusting the brightness, color balance, and background blur
[]:Adjust the brightness.
[]:Adjust the background blur.
[]:Adjust the...