Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Basic Owners Manual

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2Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and 
take the picture.
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
• Pictures cannot be taken until focus is achieved when [Focus/R elease Priority] is set to 
[FOCUS].
• The [Auto Review] function displays the picture you have just  taken.
• To display the picture in Playback Mode, press [ (].
Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed....

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Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
• This owner's manual describe operations of the front dial/rear dial as follows:
Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in  /// modes.
Program AE Mode
Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE...

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Using the [ND FILTER] switch, you can switch the built-in 
optical ND filter setting. (The filter adjusts the amount of 
light.)
• Use this function when recording a bright subject outdoors under a clear sky that causes the screen to look white.
Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel direct ly with your bare finger.
∫ To u c h
To touch and release the touch screen.
• When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure 
to touch the center of the...

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Setting menu items
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the 
menu item and press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/ 4 of the cursor button to select the 
setting and press [MENU/SET].
• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear 
or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫ Switching to other menus1Press  2.
2Press  3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as 
[].
• You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the 
front dial.
3Press...

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Calling frequently-used menus instantly 
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.2Rotate the front dial to select the menu item.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the setting is 
complete.
Assigning frequently used functions to the 
buttons 
(function buttons)
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons.•...

Recording
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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the sub ject and scene, so we 
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera  and record without 
thinking about them.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ¦].
• The camera will switch to either the most recently used 
of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent...

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Recording Mode: 
∫Setting color
1Press  1 to display the setting screen.2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color.• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
∫Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
1Press [Fn6] to display the setting screen.2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.• If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording 
screen.
• Pressing [Fn6] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel 
the setting.
∫ Setting...

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1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Press 2 ().
3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to determine the area to be 
enlarged, and press [MENU/SET].
• The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF 
Assist)
• You can also adjust the focus position by dragging (P23) 
the screen.
• Pressing [DISP.] resets the focus position back to the  center.
4Operate the focus ring to set the focus.
Rotate to  A side:
Focuses on nearby subject
Rotate to  B side:
Focuses on faraway subject
A MF Assist...

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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.
1Press  4 [AF #].
2Press  2/1 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Select a Drive Mode
Applicable modes: 
You can change what the camera will do when you press the 
shutter button.
Rotating the drive mode dial.
 
[]([AF Macro]) You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm (0.098 feet) 
from 
the lens by rotating the...

Recording
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Recording 4K Photos
Applicable modes: 
The camera allows you to take burst pictures of 8 million pixels (approx.) at 30  frames /
second. After taking these pictures, you can save the desired m oment extracted from their 
burst file.
• Use a UHS Speed Class 3 card to record 4K photos. (P13)
• When recording 4K photos, the angle of view is narrower.
1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] .
2Select the menu. (P24)
¢ Motion picture file will be recorded and played back in separat e...