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 when the subject is 
focused.
•The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at 
which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the 
zoom magnification. Please check with the focus range 
display on the screen.  (P34)
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed in red 
when correct exposure is not achieved. (Except when 
using a flash)
4Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
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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), perform the Program Shift by 
rotating the rear dial.
•It will switch between Program Shift operation and 
Exposure Compensation operation  (P79) every time the 
rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed.
•The Program Shift indication  A appears on the screen when Program Shift is activated.•Program Shift is canceled if the camera is turned off or the rear dial is rotated until the 
Program Shift indication disappears.
∫Example of Program Shift
(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
1 Program Shift amount
2 Program Shift line chart
3 Program Shift limit
Note
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EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV 
changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
•Program Shift is canceled and the camera returns to normal Program AE Mode if more than 
10 seconds pass after Program Shift is activated. However, the Program Shift setting is memorized.
•Depending on the brightness of the subj ect, Program Shift may not be activated.
•Program Shift is available in all ISO sensitivity settings except [ ].
Program Shift
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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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∫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 to fix the 
focus and exposure.
2Press and hold the shutter button halfway 
while moving the camera as you compose 
the picture.
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You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.
∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus
•Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast•When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects•When it is dark or when jitter occurs
•When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near 
subjects
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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 AF]/[i.Dynamic]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/[Stabilizer]/[AF Assist Lamp]/
[Red-Eye Removal]/[Continuous AF]/[Zoom Mic]
•Image quality is fixed to [A].
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
A Focus indication
•The AF area  B is displayed around the subject’s face by 
the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is 
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
•You can set the AF tracking¢ by pressing [FOCUS]. For 
details, refer to  P95. (AF tracking is canceled by 
pressing [FOCUS] again.)
¢ You cannot use AF Tracking Function when 
[Color Mode] is set to [B&W] or [SEPIA].
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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 face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is 
displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
•Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the subject, 
the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
–Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is 
shaken, When zoom is used
•To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate 
Recording Mode.
Scene Detection
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>[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]
¢1
[i-Night Scenery] [iHandheld Nite Shot]¢2
[i-Sunset][i-Baby]¢3
¢1 Only when [ ] is selected.
¢ 2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Nite Shot] is set to [ON].
¢ 3 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered 
faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
¦>[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Low Light] [i-Macro]
  (DMC-FZ200) 
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If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the 
Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
  (DMC-FZ60) 
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the 
Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 
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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 [ ].
2Press 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).
3Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.
The Backlight Compensation
Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function
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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 press 
the shutter button halfway. To reduce blur on the subject, the camera automatically sets an 
optimal shutter speed according to the subjects motion. (In such a case, the number of pixels 
may decrease.)
∫ [iHandheld Nite Shot]
When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld night 
shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a 
single picture. This mode is usef ul if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter 
and noise, without using a tripod. If the camera is mounted on a tripod or other type of stand, 
[ ] will not be detected.
∫ [iHDR]
When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for  example, strong contrast between the background 
and the subject, multiple still pictures are  recorded with differing exposures and combined to 
create a single still picture rich in gradation.
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When [ ] is displayed on the screen but not otherwise, the iHDR function will work automatically as 
required.
•In the case that a single picture is going to be  composed from a burst, a message indicating that 
multiple pictures are to be recorded appears on the screen and burst recording is carried out. Note 
that burst recording will not take place if the camera determines that it can compensate for the 
difference in contrast without composing the picture from a burst.
•In the case of composition from a burst, ghost images may appear if the subject was moving.
•In the following cases, a compensated picture is not created.–When the zoom factor exceeds 24 k.–When recording in [Burst].
Changing the settings
MenuItem
[Rec] [Picture Size]¢/[Color Mode]/[Motion Deblur]/[iHandheld Nite Shot]/
[iHDR]/[Face Recog.]
[Motion Picture] [Rec Mode]/[Rec Quality]
[Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]
¢/[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.]
•Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you can 
set them in other Recording Modes.
Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode 
						

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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 Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 
						

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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 color balance.
AUTO AUTO AUTO