Panasonic Dmc Fz200 Owners Manual

							DMC-FZ200DMC-FZ60
Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-FZ200
DMC-FZ60
VQT4H64
F0712WT0
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the inst ructions completely.
(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60)
until 
2012/8/9
Register online at 
www.panasonic.com/register
 
(U.S. customers only) 
						

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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ...................................................................................................... 7
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................. 8
Names and Functions of Main Parts.......................................................................... 9
Preparation
Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap.................................................................. 16
Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200) ................................................................... 17
Charging the Battery ................................................................................................. 18
• Charging ............................................................................................................. 18
• Approximate operating time and number of re cordable pictures ........................ 20
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery....................................... 22
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........................................................................ 23 • Approximate number of reco rdable pictures and available recording time ......... 25
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .................................................................................. 27
• Changing the clock setting.................................................................................. 28
Tips for taking good pictures ................................................................................... 29 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) ......................................................................... 29
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................................................................................. 30
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings 
(Program AE Mode) ................................................................................................... 31• Program Shift ...................................................................................................... 32
Focusing .................................................................................................................... 33
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................................................................................. 35 • Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function .................................................. 37
• Changing the settings ......................................................................................... 38
• Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ....................................................... 39
Recording Motion Pictures....................................................................................... 41 • Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures ..................................... 44
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) .................................................................... 45
• Selecting a picture .............................................................................................. 45
• Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ..................................................... 46
• Using the Playback Zoom ................................................................................... 46
Playing Back Motion Pictures .................................................................................. 47 • Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ..... ................................................. 48
Deleting Pictures ....................................................................................................... 49
• To delete a single picture .................................................................................... 49
• To delete multiple pictures or all the pictures ...................................................... 50
Setting the Menu ....................................................................................................... 51
• Setting menu items ............................................................................................. 52
• Using the Quick Menu ........................................................................................ 54
About the Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 55 
						

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Recording
About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder .......................................................................... 69
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................................................................................ 71
• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the 
Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom............................................................. 71
Taking Pictures using the Flash .............................................................................. 75 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting ........................................................... 76
Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................... 79
Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode .......................................................................... 80
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ......................................................................... 84
Setting the Light Sensitivity ..................................................................................... 86
Adjusting the White Balance .................................................................................... 88
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ............................................................................. 92
Taking Close-up Pictures ......................................................................................... 97
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ......................................................................... 99
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ............................................... 102
Using the function button....................................................................................... 104
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed .......................................................................................................... 105 • Aperture-Priority AE Mode ................................................................................ 105
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode .................................................................................. 105
• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................... 106
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode) .............. 107 • [Portrait] ............................................................................................................ 107
• [Soft Skin] ......................................................................................................... 108
• [Scenery]........................................................................................................... 108
• [Panorama Shot] ............................................................................................... 109
• [Sports]............................................................................................................... 111
• [Panning]............................................................................................................ 111
• [Night Portrait] ....................................................................................................112
• [Night Scenery] ..................................................................................................112
• [Handheld Night Shot]........................................................................................ 113
• [HDR] .................................................................................................................113
• [Food]................................................................................................................. 113
• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................................................................................114
• [Pet] ...................................................................................................................115
• [Sunset]..............................................................................................................115
• [High Sens.] .......................................................................................................115
• [Glass Through] .................................................................................................115
• [3D Photo Mode]................................................................................................116
Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)...........................................................................................117 • [Expressive] .......................................................................................................118
• [Retro] ................................................................................................................118
• [High Key] ..........................................................................................................118
• [Low Key] ...........................................................................................................118
• [Sepia]................................................................................................................119 
						

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• [Dynamic Monochrome] .....................................................................................119
• [Impressive Art] ..................................................................................................119
• [High Dynamic] ..................................................................................................119
• [Cross Process] ................................................................................................ 120
• [Toy Effect] ........................................................................................................ 120
• [Miniature Effect] ............................................................................................... 120
• [Soft Focus]....................................................................................................... 122
• [Star Filter] ........................................................................................................ 122
• [One Point Color] .............................................................................................. 122
Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings
(Creative Video Mode) ............................................................................................. 123 • Recording the High Speed Motion Picture  (DMC-FZ200) ................................. 125
Taking Pictures in Custom Mode ........................................................................... 126
• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ................. 127
• Recording using registered custom set ............................................................ 127
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function ............................................... 128
• Face Settings .................................................................................................... 129
Entering Text............................................................................................................ 132
Using the [Rec] menu ............................................................................................. 133
• [Photo Style]...................................................................................................... 133
• [Aspect Ratio] ................................................................................................... 134
• [Picture Size]..................................................................................................... 135
• [Quality]............................................................................................................. 137
• [ISO Limit Set]................................................................................................... 138
• [ISO Increments] ............................................................................................... 138
• [Extended ISO]  (DMC-FZ200) ........................................................................... 138
• [Face Recog.] ................................................................................................... 138
• [AF Mode] ......................................................................................................... 138
• [AF Style] .......................................................................................................... 139
• [Quick AF] ......................................................................................................... 140
• [AF/AE Lock] ..................................................................................................... 140
• [Metering Mode] ................................................................................................ 140
• [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control) ................................................. 141
• [Min. Shtr Speed] .............................................................................................. 141
• [i.Resolution] ..................................................................................................... 142
• [Digital Zoom].................................................................................................... 142
• [Stabilizer] ......................................................................................................... 143
• [AF Assist Lamp]............................................................................................... 144
• [Flash] ............................................................................................................... 144
• [Flash Synchro] ................................................................................................. 144
• [Flash Adjust.] ................................................................................................... 145
• [Red-Eye Removal]........................................................................................... 145
• [Conversion]...................................................................................................... 145
• [Auto Bracket] ................................................................................................... 146
• [Date Stamp] ..................................................................................................... 147
• [Clock Set] ........................................................................................................ 147 
						

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Using the [Motion Picture] menu ........................................................................... 148• [Rec Mode] ....................................................................................................... 148
• [Rec Quality] ..................................................................................................... 149
• [High Speed Video]  (DMC-FZ200) ..................................................................... 150
• [Continuous AF] ................................................................................................ 150
• [Wind Cut] ......................................................................................................... 151
• [Zoom Mic] ........................................................................................................ 151
Playback/Editing
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ...................................................................... 152 • [Auto Retouch] .................................................................................................. 152
• [Creative Retouch] ............................................................................................ 153
Playing Back Burst Pictures  (DMC-FZ200) ............................................................ 154
Editing Burst Pictures  (DMC-FZ200) ...................................................................... 155
Various methods of playback................................................................................. 156
• [Slide Show]...................................................................................................... 156
• [Filtering Play] ................................................................................................... 159
• [Calendar] ......................................................................................................... 160
Using the [Playback] menu .................................................................................... 161 • [Upload Set] ...................................................................................................... 161
• [Title Edit] .......................................................................................................... 163
• [Text Stamp] ...................................................................................................... 164
• [Video Divide].................................................................................................... 166
• [Resize] ............................................................................................................. 167
• [Cropping] ......................................................................................................... 168
• [Leveling] .......................................................................................................... 169
• [Favorite] ........................................................................................................... 170
• [Print Set] .......................................................................................................... 171
• [Protect] ............................................................................................................ 173
• [Face Rec Edit] ................................................................................................. 174
• [Copy] ............................................................................................................... 175 
						

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Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................. 176
• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)................................................................................. 178
Playing back 3D pictures ........................................................................................ 180
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ......................................... 182 • Uploading the images to sharing sites .............................................................. 185
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .................................... 186
Printing the Pictures ............................................................................................... 188 • Selecting a single picture and printing it ........................................................... 190
• Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ................................................... 190
• Print Settings .................................................................................................... 191
Others
Optional accessories .............................................................................................. 194
Screen Display......................................................................................................... 200
Cautions for Use...................................................................................................... 203
Message Display ..................................................................................................... 207
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 210 
						

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Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in 
following conditions. 
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded.
–Drop or hit the camera.–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
•When camera is not in use or when using the playback feature, 
ensure that the lens is in the stored position, with lens cap on.
•There are times when rattling sounds or vibrations will come from the 
camera, but these are due to the motion of the aperture, the zoom and 
the motor and do not indicate a defect.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water, sand, 
etc.
•
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the 
lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause 
malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on 
the beach.
∫About Condensation (When the lens or viewfinder is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. 
Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera 
malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. 
The fog will disappear natu rally when the temperature of the camera 
becomes close to the ambient temperature. 
						

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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
•
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was 
purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery  in the text.•Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger  or charger in the text.•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and  SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.
•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts 
department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX 
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 
						

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
(DMC-FZ200) 
1 Lens (P7, 204)
2 Zoom lever  (P71)
3 Shutter button  (P31, 35)
4 Self-timer indicator  (P84)/
AF Assist Lamp  (P144)
5 Mode dial (P30)
6Flash  (P75)
7 Flash open lever  (P75)
8 Shoulder strap eyelet  (P16)
9 Focus selector switch  (P97, 99)
10 Side lever  (P72, 100)
11 [FOCUS] button (P35 , 96 , 101)
12 Lens barrel
13 LCD monitor  (P69, 200)
14 Viewfinder  (P14, 200)
15 [EVF/LCD] button  (P14)
16 Hot shoe  (P196, 198)
17 Stereo microphone
18 [ (] (Playback) button  (P45)
19 [AF/AE LOCK] button  (P102)/[Fn2] button  (P104)
20 Camera ON/OFF switch  (P27)
21 Motion picture button  (P41)
22 [ ˜] (Burst Mode) button  (P80)
23 [Fn1] button  (P104)
24 Power lamp  (P27)
25 Rear dial (P15)
26 [DISP.] button (P69)
27 [MENU/SET] button  (P15, 52)
28 [Q.MENU] button (P54) /[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button  (P49)
29 Cursor buttons  (P15)
30 [Fn3] button (P104)
1 3/ISO  (P86)
2 4/ Self-timer (P84)
3 2/AFMODE  (P92)
4 1/ (WB) White Balance  (P88)
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Before Use
31 Diopter adjustment dial (P14)
32 [MIC/REMOTE] socket  (P198)
33 Speaker  (P57)
•
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. 
Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.
34 [HDMI] socket  (P176)
35 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P176,  183, 186, 188)
36 Tripod mount (P206)
•A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or 
more may damage this unit if attached.
37 Release lever  (P22)
38 Card/Battery door  (P22)
39 DC coupler cover (P199) •
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the 
Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor 
(optional) are used.
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