Panasonic Dmc Fz200 Owners Manual

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Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the white balance fine 
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors  are automatically recorded when the shutter 
button is pressed once.
1Press [DISP.] in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the White 
Balance” procedure, and press  3/4/2 /1  to set the bracket.
2 /1 : Horizontal (A to B)
3 /4 : Vertical (G i to M j)
2Press [MENU/SET].
Note
•
[ ] is displayed on the screen when it is set.•The White Balance Bracket setting is released when this unit is turned off (including Sleep Mode).
•You will only hear the shutter sound once.•White Balance Bracket does not work when recording motion pictures.
White Balance Bracket
  (DMC-FZ200) 
•
White Balance Bracket cannot be set when the [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ], or [ ].
A B
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Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
1Set the camera to Auto Focus.
2Select [AF Mode] on the [Rec] menu and then press 1.
(DMC-FZ200) 
Set the focus selector switch to [AF].(DMC-FZ60) 
1
Press [AF/AF #/MF] to display the 
focus setting screen.
2 Press  3/4 to select [AF] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
(DMC-FZ200) 
•
Auto Focus Mode setting screen can also be 
displayed by pressing 
2[].
AF/AF /MF
(DMC-FZ200)  (DMC-FZ60)  
						

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3Press 3/4 to select the Auto Focus Mode and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].
•It is not possible to set [ š] in the following cases.–[Panorama Shot]/[Panning]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Food] (Scene Mode)–[Soft Focus] (Creative Control Mode)
•It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases.–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Mode)–[Sepia]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[High Dynamic]/[Toy Effect]/[Soft Focus] (Creative Control Mode)
–When [Photo Style] is set to [Monochrome]•Only [ š] or [ Ø] can be set during Creative Video Mode.•[AF Mode] is fixed to [Ø ] in the following cases.
–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
SettingsDescription of settings
[š ] ([Face Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The 
focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no 
matter what portion of the pi cture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[ ] ([AF Tracking])
¢Focus and exposure can be adjus ted to a specified subject. 
Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves.
 (Dynamic tracking)
[ ] ([23-Area])
¢Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is 
effective when the subject is not  in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
[ Ø ] ([1-Area]) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
center of the screen.
¢[Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.
 (DMC-FZ200) 
–[High Speed Video] (Creative Video Mode) 
						

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∫About [ š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the 
faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when 
the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Ot her faces that are the same distance away 
as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Note
•
When [Metering Mode] is set to multiple [ C], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit the person’s 
face.
•Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection function may 
fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ] 
([ Ø ] while motion pictures are taken).
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark
–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen
–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking
–When Digital Zoom is used•If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to something 
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∫Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press [AF/AE 
LOCK] to lock the subject.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognized, and 
exposure and focus will automatically adjust continuously following the 
subject’s movement (Dynamic tracking).
•AF tracking is canceled when [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed again.
Note
•When the AF lock fails, the Tracking AF frame will turn red and then disappear. Redo the AF lock.•In the following cases, [ ] operates as [ Ø]:
–When the subject is not specified–When the subject is lost–When the AF tracking fails
•Dynamic tracking function may  not work in the following cases:–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright
–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject–When jitter is occurring
–When using the zoom
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∫Changing position and size of the AF area (Only when [ Ø] is selected)
If you performing any of the following operations, the screen will switch to the settings menu.
•
When [ Ø] is selected, press [FOCUS].•From the menu screen, select [ Ø], and press 1.
1Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to move the AF area.
•You can set to arbitrary position of the screen. (It cannot be set to 
edge of the screen)
•After moving the AF area, press [DISP.] to return it to the center.
2Rotate the rear dial to change the size of AF area.
Rear dial right: Enlarge
Rear dial left: Shrink
•
It can be changed to 4 different sizes.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Note
•
AF area cannot be moved during motion picture recording.•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ Ù].•Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent Auto Mode, 
when the Sleep Mode is activated, or when this unit is turned off.
•The AF area may not be displayed as intended at certain zoom magnifications or under low light. 
						

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Taking Close-up Pictures
Applicable modes: 
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm (0.033 feet) from the lens by 
rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k ).
Use this setting to get close to the subject and then further enlarge when taking the picture.
You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k  while maintaining the distance to the 
subject for the extreme Wide position [1 cm (0.033 feet)].
1Press [AF/AF #/MF] to display the focus setting screen.
2Press 3/4  to select [Macro Zoom] and then press [MENU/SET].
•The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.
•Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital zoom range)•[ ] is displayed when using Macro Zoom.
(DMC-FZ200)  (DMC-FZ60) 
Set the focus selector switch to 
[AF#].
•In AF Macro Mode, [#] is displayed.
1Press [AF/AF #/MF] to display the focus 
setting screen.
2 Press  3/4  to select [AF Macro] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•
In AF Macro Mode, [ #] is displayed.
•Select [AF] to cancel.
Macro Zoom Mode  (DMC-FZ60) 
AF/AF/MF
(DMC-FZ200)  (DMC-FZ60)  
						

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Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [Œ ] (close the flash) when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the 
picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. Therefore, 
if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may 
become difficult to focus on it again.
•Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the 
camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolu tion of the periphery of the picture may decrease 
slightly. This is not a malfunction.
•If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the subject 
correctly.
•It is not possible to set AF Macro Mode in the following cases.
–In all Scene Modes except [3D Photo Mode]
  (DMC-FZ60) 
•It is not possible to set [Macro Zoom] in the following cases.
–Scene Mode–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–When [ ] in [AF Mode] is set
–When [Conversion] is set 
						

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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the 
subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
1Set the Manual Focus.
•When shooting in Manual Focus, [MF] is displayed on the screen.
2Press the rear dial to set [MF] to a selected 
state.
•Enabled operation will switch every time the rear dial is 
pressed.
3Rotate the rear dial to display focus range on the screen.
4Press 2/1 or rotate the rear dial to focus on 
the subject.
•Using the cursor button is recommended when making 
slight adjustments.
•When you stop operating the focus adjustment, the focus 
range will disappear after a few seconds.
(DMC-FZ200) 
Set the focus selector switch to [MF]. (DMC-FZ60) 
1
Press [AF/AF #/MF] to display the 
focus setting screen.
2 Press  3/4 to select [MF] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•
Select [AF] to cancel.
(DMC-FZ200)  (DMC-FZ60) 
AF/AF/MF
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∫MF Assist
If [MF Assist]  (P62) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], when focus is achieved, the MF area 
(locations that are in focus) is enlarged.
•
If you press [MENU/SET] while MF Assist is displayed, the MF area can be moved using 
3/ 4/2 /1. Pressing [MENU/SET] again returns the camera to MF Assist.
•Performing the following operation returns the MF area to the center.–Changing the picture size or aspect.
–Turning the camera off (including Sleep Mode).
(DMC-FZ200) 
∫ Focus setting with the side lever
•
Set the focus selector switch to [MF].
1Set the [Side Lever] on the [Setup] menu to [FOCUS]. 
(P57)
2Slide the side lever to display focus range on the 
screen.
3Slide the side lever to focus on the subject.
Side lever (T): Distant
Side lever (W): Near
•
Using the cursor button is recommended when making slight 
adjustments.
  (DMC-FZ200) 
•The magnification of the enlarged area can be changed by pressing the rear dial when MF Assist is 
activated or the MF area is moving.