Panasonic Dmc Fz200 Owners Manual

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Setting for when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.Note
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Shutter speed may slow down for up to 1 second.•This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16 feet) or more.
When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner or car, 
the background becomes a blur and  the subject stays focused. This effect is called “panning”. 
This mode allows you to obtain this effect easier.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select from [Auto] or [Shutter-Priority].
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If you select [Auto], it will not be po ssible to select the shutter speed.•If you select [Shutter-Priority], it will switch between shutter speed setting operation and Exposure 
Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
∫Technique for Panning Mode
To obtain good pictures in Panning Mode, move the camera 
in a horizontal plane as you take the pictures.
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We recommend that you do not follow the subject with the 
camera alone, but stand facing the subject with shoulders 
squared, and follow it using your entire body, while twisting at 
the waist.
•Once the subject is in front of you, press the shutter button. Do not stop moving the camera even 
after you press the shutter button.
1 Move the camera smoothly while following the subject in the viewfinder.
2 Press the shutter button while you are moving the camera.
3 Move the camera continuously.
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We recommend the following:–Using the Viewfinder.
–Selecting a subject with quick motion.–Using prefocus.–Use this mode with Burst Mode. 
(You can then select the best pictures from all the pictures taken.)
Note
•The shutter speed in Panning Mode becomes slower to achieve the panning effect. As a result, jitter 
can easily occur.
[Sports]
[Panning] 
						

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This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.
∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)
•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
Note
•
We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
[Night Portrait]
  (DMC-FZ200) 
•Shutter speed may slow down for up to 8 seconds.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
  (DMC-FZ60) 
•Shutter speed may slow down for up to 4 seconds.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 4 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
[Night Scenery]
  (DMC-FZ200) 
•Shutter speed may slow down for up to 8 seconds.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
  (DMC-FZ60) 
•Shutter speed may slow down for up to 4 seconds.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 4 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction. 
						

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This mode allows you to record multiple pictures of night scenes at high speed, which are all 
combined to make a single picture. It will reduce the jitter and noise from the picture even when 
recording with the camera in your hand.Note
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Do not move the camera while recording pictures continuously.•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places or take pictures of moving subjects.
You can combine several pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich 
gradation. You can minimize the loss of gradati ons in bright areas and dark areas when, for 
example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large.
∫ What Is HDR?
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to  a technique for expressing a wide contrast 
range.
Note
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Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.•You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete.•A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.
•The continuous shooting may not work under certain recording conditions. In that case, a single 
picture is recorded.
This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the 
ambient light in restaurants etc.
[Handheld Night Shot]
[HDR]
[Food] 
						

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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from 
it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can select to 
have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using 
[Text Stamp]  (P164).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4  to select [Age] or [Name] and then press  1.2Press  3/4  to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].3Enter the birthday or name.
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When the birthday or name is set, [Age] or [Name] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
4Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
∫ Canceling [Age] and [Name]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
2.
Note
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Still pictures recorded during motion picture recording will not record age or name.•The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the 
CD-ROM (supplied).
•If [Age] or [Name] is set to [OFF] even when the  birthday or name has been set, the age or name will 
not be displayed.
•Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
[Baby1]/[Baby2]
Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day)
3/ 4: Setting
[MENU/SET]: Set
Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on  P132. 
						

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Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name.
For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on P114.
Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures 
of the red color of the sun.
This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).
This mode is ideal for taking pictures of sc enery and other landscapes through clear glass, 
such as in vehicles or buildings.
Note
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The camera may focus on the glass if it is dirty or has dust on it.
•The pictures taken may not look natural if the glass is colored. When this happens, change the white 
balance settings.  (P88)
[Pet]
[Sunset]
[High Sens.]
[Glass Through] 
						

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Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures 
selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture.
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. (This unit will play back in 2D)
Refer to P180 for details about the playback method.
∫ Technique for 3D Photo Mode
Start the recording and then slide the camera horizontally 
straight from left to right.
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A guide is displayed while recording.
•Move the camera approximately 10 cm (0.33 feet) within 
approximately 4 seconds using the guide.
∫ To avoid mistakes in 3D recording
•Take a picture of a subject that is not moving.•Take a picture in a well-lit place, such as outdoors, etc.
•Fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button 
halfway, then press the shutter button fully and move the camera.
•When you start recording with the su bject slightly to the right of the center, the subject will be close 
to the center in the final picture.
Note
•You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.
•The 3D pictures are saved in MPO format (3D).•Zoom position is fixed to Wide.• The picture size is fixed to 2M (16:9).
•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make the 
shutter speed become high-speed.
•Motion pictures cannot be recorded during 3D Photo Mode.
•Recording may not be possible depending on the recording conditions for the following cases. You 
may not get a 3D effect or the picture may be warped even if it was possible to record.
–When the subject is too dark/bright
–When the brightness of the subject changes–When the subject is moving–Not enough contrast
[3D Photo Mode] 
						

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Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording modes: 
This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting 
example images and checking them on the screen.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press 3/4 to select image effects (filters) and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a 
preview display 
A.•A brief description of selected image effect appears when you press 
[DISP.].
Note
•The displayed image on the recording screen and the preview of the selected image effect may differ 
from the actual recorded image.
•Creative Control settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.•White Balance will be fixed to [AWB], and  [Sensitivity] will be fixed to [AUTO].•In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, Defocus Control cannot be used.
∫Adjust the effect to fit your preferences.
The strength and colors of the effects can  be easily adjusted to fit your preferences.
1Press the rear dial to display the options.
2Press 3/4  to select the item
•You can adjust the image effect.
The items that can be set differ depending on 
which Creative Control Mode is currently set.
For information on each image effect, refer to 
“Items that can be set”.
[]:Adjust the brightness.
[]:Adjust the background blur.
[]:Adjust the image effect.
3Press  2/1  or rotate the rear dial to adjust.
•Press [ ] to reset the setting to the default state (AUTO).•To adjust automatically, reset the setting to the default state (AUTO).
4Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.
A
AUTO AUTO AUTO 
						

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¢These pictures are examples to show the effect.
This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.
This effect gives a faded image.
This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.
This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and 
enhances bright parts.
[Expressive]
Items that can be set
Freshness Understated 
colors Pop 
colors
[Retro]
Items that can be set
Color Yellow 
emphasized Red 
emphasized
[High Key]
Items that can be set
Color Pink 
emphasized Aquamarine 
emphasized
[Low Key]
Items that can be set
Color
Red 
emphasized Blue 
emphasized 
						

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This effect creates a sepia image.
This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and 
white picture.
This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.
This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright 
areas of the image.
[Sepia]
Items that can be set
ContrastLow contrast High contrast
[Dynamic Monochrome]
Items that can be set
ContrastLow contrast High contrast
[Impressive Art]
Items that can be set
FreshnessBlack and white Pop colors
[High Dynamic]
Items that can be set
FreshnessBlack and white Pop colors 
						

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This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.
This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy 
camera.
This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama.
[Cross Process]
Items that can be set
ColorGreen tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/
Red tone
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Select the color to enhance, and press [MENU/
SET].
[Toy Effect]
Items that can be set
Color Orange emphasized Blue 
emphasized
[Miniature Effect]
Items that can be set
Freshness Understated 
colors Pop 
colors
AUTO AUTO AUTO