Panasonic Dmc Fz200 Owners Manual

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Recording
(DMC-FZ200) 
¢1 The number of Burst recording pictures are limite d by the picture-taking conditions and the type 
and/or status of the card used.
¢ 2 If [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ], the maximum recordable pictures is 11.
¢ 3 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
¢ 4 This option is available only in Program AE Mode , Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Shutter Priority 
AE mode.
Burst speed
(pictures/second)Features
Maximum 
recordable  pictures
(pictures)
/2
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, the focus is fixed to the first 
picture.
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, the focus is adjusted for each 
picture.
•The exposure and White Balance are adjusted for each 
picture. 100
¢
1
/5.5
12
•The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed to the 
first picture. 12¢
2
¢ 3
40•The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed to the 
first picture.
•Pictures taken in the Burst Mode will be recorded as a 
single burst picture group.
•The range that can be recorded will become smaller when 
it is set to [ ]. 40¢
360 60
¢4j
•Still pictures are taken continuously with flash.•Settings for focus, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, 
flash output are fixed to the first picture. 5 
						

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Recording
(DMC-FZ60) 
¢1 The number of Burst recording pictures are limite d by the picture-taking conditions and the type 
and/or status of the card used.
¢ 2 This option is available only in Program AE Mode , Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Shutter Priority 
AE mode.
Burst speed
(pictures/second)Features
Maximum 
recordable  pictures
(pictures)
/2
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, the focus is fixed to the first 
picture.
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, the focus is adjusted for each 
picture.
•The exposure and White Balance are adjusted for each 
picture. 100
¢
1
/5
10
•The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed to the 
first picture. 3
¢
2j
•Still pictures are taken continuously with flash.
•Settings for focus, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, 
flash output are fixed to the first picture. 5 
						

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Note
•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the picture size setting will become as shown below.
•When the Self-Timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3. 
(5 pictures in [ ])
•The burst speed (pictures/second) may become  slower depending on the recording environment 
such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.
•Burst Mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] (except for [ ]).•The Burst Mode cannot be used in the following cases.
–When the Self-timer is set to [10s / 3pictures]–[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)–[Panorama Shot]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[HDR]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)
•The zoom cannot be used when recording burst pictures.•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take ti me to take the next picture if you repeat taking 
a picture.
•It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures 
continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases. For 
continuous shooting, use of a high speed memory card is recommended.
Aspect ratio(DMC-FZ200)   [](DMC-FZ200) [][]
[4:3] [5M], [3M], [2M], [0.3M] [2.5M], [0.3M] [3M]
[3:2] [4.5M], [2.5M], [0.3M] [3M], [0.3M] [2.5M]
[16:9] [3.5M], [2M], [0.2M] [3.5M], [0.2M] [2M] [1:1] [3.5M], [2.5M], [0.2M] [2M], [0.2M] [2.5M]
 (DMC-FZ200) 
•
When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, [Quality] can only be set to [ A] or [ ›].
•Recording is performed by the electronic shutter when [ ] or [ ] is selected, so the recorded 
picture may appear warped.
•When using AF Lock, the camera does not adjust the focus of each picture even if you use the 
setting [ ] or [ ].
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, focus prediction will be performed in a possible range to prioritize the 
burst speed. Therefore, if you try to take a picture of a subject that is moving fast, it may have 
trouble with focusing or it may take time to focus.
•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set, the recording may be brighter or darker from the second picture 
depending on changes in the brightness of the subject.
 (DMC-FZ60) 
•
When using AF Lock, the camera does not adjust the focus of each picture even if you use the 
setting [ ] or [ ].
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, focus prediction will be performed in a possible range to prioritize the 
burst speed. Therefore, if you try to take a picture of a subject that is moving fast, it may have 
trouble with focusing or it may take time to focus.
•When [ ] is set, the recording may be brighter or darker from the second picture depending on 
changes in the brightness of the subject. 
						

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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Applicable modes: 
1Press 4 [ë].
2Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
ItemDescription of settings
[10sec.]
Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
[10s / 3pictures]After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 
2 seconds intervals after shutter is pressed.
[2sec.]Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.
•When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid 
the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
[Off] —
3Press the shutter button halfway to focus and 
then press it fully to take the picture.
•The Self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
•When [10s / 3pictures] is selected, the Self-timer indicator 
blinks again after the first and the second pictures are 
taken and the shutter is activated 2 seconds after it blinks.
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Note
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indicator  will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as 
an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.•Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 2 seconds 
when [10s / 3pictures] is selected.
•It is not possible to set [10s / 3pictures] in the following cases.–Intelligent Auto Mode–When using Auto Bracket
–When using White Balance Bracket–During the Burst Mode
–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Mode)•Setting of the self-timer cannot be performed in following conditions.–[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)
–When recording motion pictures 
						

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Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes: 
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables 
pictures to be taken even in dark places wi thout the resulting pictures coming out dark.
1Press 3 [].
2Press 3/4 to select the ISO sensitivity and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
¢ 1 When the [ISO Limit Set] of [Rec] menu  (P138) is set to anything except [AUTO], it is set 
automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set].
(DMC-FZ200) 
¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO]  (P138) is set.
SettingsDescription of settings
AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the 
brightness.
•Maximum [1600]¢
1
The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the 
subject and the brightness.
•Maximum [1600]¢1
(DMC-FZ200) 
100/200/400/800/1600/3200/
H6400
¢2
(DMC-FZ60) 
100/200/400/800/1600/3200 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.•When the [ISO Increments] in [Rec] menu 
(P138) is set to 
[1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will increase.
[100] [3200]/[6400]¢2
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors)
When it is dark
Shutter speed SlowFast
Noise LessIncreased
Jitter of the subject IncreasedLess
AUTO 
						

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∫About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO 
sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to 
minimize the jitter of the subject.
•
The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously 
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to  P78.•The setting is fixed to [AUTO] in the following cases.
–Creative Control Mode•The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.–[Sports]/[Baby1]/[Baby2]/[Pet] (Scene Mode)
•You cannot select [ ] in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.•You cannot select [AUTO] or [ ] in Manual Exposure Mode.
•Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Video Mode.
[AUTO]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]
•The shutter speed is determined by the [Sensitivity] setting as shown in the table below.
(DMC-FZ200) 
¢Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
 (DMC-FZ60) 
[Sensitivity]
(When the [ISO Increments]  (P138) is set to 
[1/3 EV])Shutter speed (Sec.)
AUTO/
The shutter speed changes automatically 
according to ISO sensitivity setting. 
100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/
1000/1250/1600
60 to 1/4000
2000/2500/320015 to 1/4000
H4000¢/H5000¢/H6400¢8 to 1/4000
[Sensitivity]
(When the [ISO Increments]  (P138) is set to 
[1/3 EV])Shutter speed (Sec.)
AUTO/
The shutter speed changes automatically 
according to ISO sensitivity setting. 
100/125/160/200/250/320/400
4 to 1/2000
500/640/800/1000/1250/16001 to 1/2000
2000/2500/32001/4 to 1/2000 
						

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Adjusting the White Balance
Applicable modes: 
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes 
on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is 
seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
1Press 1 ().
2Press 3/ 4 to select the White Balance and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary 
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ]/[ ].
•The White Balance might not be adjusted for the subject where the flash does not reach when the 
flash is used.
•The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White 
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.–[Scenery]/[Panning]/[Night Portrait]/[Night Sc enery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Food]/[Sunset] (Scene 
Mode)
SettingsDescription of settings
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[] When taking pictures with the flash only
[Ñ ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[]/[] When using the preset White Balance
[] When using the preset color temperature setting
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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on a 
reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a mult iple number of light sources are being used or 
there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a 
case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin color Temperature
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ] or [ ] and then press  1.2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame 
in the center is filled by the white object only and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too 
dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate 
brightness.
You can set the color temperature manually for  taking natural pictures in different lighting 
conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color 
temperature increases, the picture becomes more  bluish. As the color temperature decreases, 
the picture becomes more reddish.
1Select [ ] and then press  1.
2Press  3/4  to select the color temperature and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•
You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
Setting the White Balance manually
Setting the color temperature
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You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting 
the White Balance.
1Select White Balance and then press  1.
•Press  1 again if [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected.
2Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to adjust the White Balance and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Note
•
If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will change 
to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to B (blue), the White Balance icon on the screen 
will change to blue.
•If you finely adjust the White Balance to G _ (green) or M ` (magenta), [ _] (green) or [ `] (magenta) 
appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen.
•Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance.
•The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.•The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
•The white balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the following 
cases.
–When you reset the White Balance in [ ] or [ ]
–When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ]
Finely adjusting the White Balance
2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH)
3 :G _ (GREEN: GREENISH)
4 :M ` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
A B
G
M
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