Panasonic Dmc Fz200 Owners Manual

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You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete 
the information of the registered person.
1Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu, and then press 1. (P52)2Press 4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select the face image to edit or delete and then press [MENU/
SET].
4Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
Change or delete the information for a registered person
ItemDescription of settings
[Info Edit]
Changing the information of an already registered person.
Perform step 5 in “Face Settings”.
[Priority]
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for 
higher-priority faces.
Press  3/4/2/1  to select the priority and then press  [MENU/
SET].
[Delete]Deleting information of a registered person. 
						

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Entering Text
It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when 
recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
1Display the entry screen.
•You can display the entry screen via the following operations.–[Name] of [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode
–[Name] in [Face Recog.]–[Location] in [Travel Date]–[Title Edit]
3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press [MENU/SET] 
to end text input.
Note
•Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.
•It is displayed in order of title, location, [Name] ([Baby1]/[Baby2], [Pet]), [Name] ([Face Recog.]).
2Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/
SET] to register.
•Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text 
between [A] (capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] 
(special characters).
•To enter the same character in a row, move the cursor by sliding the zoom lever to the [ Z] (T) 
side or rotating the rear dial to the right.
•The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and pressing 
[MENU/SET]:
–[ ] ]: Enter a blank
–[Delete]: Delete a character
–[ ] : Move the entry position cursor to the left
–[ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the right
•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters when setting names 
in [Face Recog.])
¢ A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] (Maximum of 6 
characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]). 
						

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Recording
Using the [Rec] menu
For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P52.
Applicable modes: 
6 effects can be selected to match the image you wish to record. It is possible to adjust the 
items such as color or picture quality of the effect to your desire.
[Photo Style]
SettingsDescription of settings
 [Standard]This is the standard setting.
 [Vivid] Brilliant effect with high saturation and contrast.
 [Natural] Soft effect with low contrast.
 [Monochrome] Monochrome effect with no color shades.
 [Scenery] An effect appropriate for scenes with vivid blue skies and greens.
 [Portrait] An effect appropriate for portrait picture with a healthy and 
beautiful skin tone.
 [Custom] Use the setting registered in advance. 
						

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∫Adjusting the picture quality
1Press  2/1  to select the type of Photo Style.2Press  3/4  to select the items, and then press  2/1 to adjust.
•
Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.
•If you adjust the picture quality, [_ ] is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen.•Color can be changed by [Saturation] when [Monochrome] is selected.
3Press 4 to select [Custom setting] and then press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
•Setting can be registered in [Custom].
Applicable modes: 
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of t he pictures to suit printing or the playback method.
Note
•
The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.  (P217)
ItemEffect
 [Contrast] [
r ] Increases the difference between the brightness and the 
darkness in the picture.
[ s ] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the 
darkness in the picture.
 [Sharpness] [
r ] The picture is sharply defined.
[ s ] The picture is softly focused.
 [Saturation] [
r ] The colors in the picture become vivid.
[ s ] The colors in the picture become natural.
 [Noise Reduction] [
r ] The noise reduction effect is enhanced. Picture resolution may 
deteriorate slightly.
[ s ] The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain pictures 
with higher resolution.
[Aspect Ratio]
SettingsDescription of settings
[X
] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV
[Y ] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera
[W ] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[] Square aspect ratio
S 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures 
will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
[Picture Size]
(DMC-FZ200) 
[Aspect Ratio]: [ X][Aspect Ratio]: [ Y]
[12M] 4000k3000 [10.5M] 4000k2672
[8M ]¢3264 k2448 [7M ]¢3264k2176
[5M ] 2560k1920 [4.5M ]¢2560k1712
[3M ]¢2048 k1536 [2.5M ]¢2048k1360
[2M ]¢1600 k1200 [0.3M ]¢640k424
[0.3M ] 640k480
[Aspect Ratio]: [ W][Aspect Ratio]: [ ]
[9M] 4000k2248 [9M] 2992k2992
[6M ]¢3264 k1840 [6M ]¢2448k2448
[3.5M ]¢2560 k1440 [3.5M ]¢1920k1920
[2M ]¢1920 k1080 [2.5M ]¢1536k1536
[0.2M ]¢640 k360 [0.2M ]¢480k480 
						

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¢This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Note
•If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.•In specific modes, Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not 
displayed. For details regarding modes in which Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer to 
P74 .
•Pictures may appear in mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
(DMC-FZ60) 
[Aspect Ratio]: [ X][Aspect Ratio]: [ Y]
[16M] 4608k3456 [14M] 4608k3072
[10M ]¢3648 k2736 [9M ]¢3648k2432
[7M ]¢3072 k2304 [6M ]¢3072k2048
[5M ] 2560k1920 [4.5M ]¢2560k1712
[3M ]¢2048 k1536 [2.5M ]¢2048k1360
[0.3M ] 640k480 [0.3M ]¢640k424
[Aspect Ratio]: [ W][Aspect Ratio]: [ ]
[12M] 4608k2592 [12M] 3456k3456
[7.5M ]¢3648 k2056 [7.5M ]¢2736k2736
[5.5M ]¢3072 k1728 [5.5M ]¢2304k2304
[3.5M ]¢2560 k1440 [3.5M ]¢1920k1920
[2M ]¢1920 k1080 [2.5M ]¢1536k1536
[0.2M ]¢640 k360 [0.2M ]¢480k480
 (DMC-FZ200) 
•You cannot set [Picture Size] when [Quality] is set to [ ]. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
¢1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be deleted.
¢ 2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels for each image aspect ratio.
Note
•[Quality] is fixed to [ ›] in the following case.–[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)•The following icons are displayed during the 3D recording.
[Quality]
SettingsDescription of settings
[A ]
JPEG A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority.[›
]A standard image quality JPEG image.
This is useful for increasing the number of shots without changing the 
number of pixels.
(DMC-FZ200) 
[]/
[]RAW iJPEG You can record a RAW image and a JPEG image ([
A] or [ ›]) 
simultaneously.¢ 1
(DMC-FZ200) 
[]RAW You can only record RAW images.¢2
[ ] ([3D+Fine]): Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.
[ ] ([3D+Standard]):
Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.
  (DMC-FZ200) 
•You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a file 
format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them using 
the software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio” by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•[ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ] or [ ]. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
Settings: [AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]Note
•
It is possible to set when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].•Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Video Mode.
Settings: [AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]
Applicable modes: 
You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV.
(DMC-FZ200) 
¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
Note
•When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV], ISO sensitivity will be set to value closest to the 
value set during the [1/3 EV]. (Set value will not restore when the setting is changed back to [1/3 EV]. 
It will stay as the setting selected for [1 EV].)
Applicable modes: 
It will be possible to set ISO sensitivity up to [6400].
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
Refer to P128 for details.
•Refer to P92  for details.
[ISO Limit Set]
[ISO Increments]
SettingsDescription of settings
[1/3 EV] [100]/[125 ]/[160 ]/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[1000 ]/[1250 ]/[1600]/
[2000 ]/[2500 ]/[3200 ]/[H4000 ]¢/[H5000 ]¢/[H6400 ]¢
[1 EV] [100 ]/[200 ]/[400]/[800 ]/[1600 ]/[3200 ]/[H6400 ]¢
[Extended ISO]  (DMC-FZ200) 
[Face Recog.]
[AF Mode] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Select how the focus is adjusted when taking a still picture.
•
When recording using [AFF], [AFC]–Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
–While the shutter button pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen.•The battery will be consumed faster than usual.
[AF Style]
Settings
The movement of the 
subject and the scene (recommended)Description of settings
AFS Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary 
photograph, etc.)
“AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed while it is pressed 
halfway.
AFF
Movement cannot be 
predicted
(Children, pets, etc.)“AFF” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Flexible”. In this 
mode, focusing is performed automatically when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway.
If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed 
halfway, the focus is corrected to match the movement 
automatically.
AFC
Subject is moving
(Sport, trains, etc.)“AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”. In 
this mode, while the shutter button is pressed halfway, 
focusing is constantly performed to match the movement 
of the subject. When the subject is moving, the focusing 
is performed by predicting the subject position at the time 
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Applicable modes: 
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus 
adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not 
want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]Note
•
The battery will be consumed faster than usual.
•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•It does not operate during AF tracking.•You cannot set [Quick AF] in the following cases.
–[Panning]/[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Mode)–[Soft Focus] (Creative Control Mode)–When using Manual Focus
•Refer to P102 for details.
Applicable modes: 
Type of optical measurement to  measure brightness can be changed.
[Quick AF]
[AF/AE Lock]
[Metering Mode]
SettingsDescription of settings
[C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable 
exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole 
screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method.
[] : Center weighted This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center of the 
screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[Ù ]: Spot This is the method to measure the subject in the 
spot metering target  A.
A