Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
Select the menu. (P51)
¢It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] a nd [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL].
• Some flash modes may not be available depending on the externa l flash’s settings.
The flash is activated twice.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when [ ] or [ ] is 
set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
• The Red-Eye Reduction effect...

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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode‰Œ
Program AE Mode
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
±±±±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
Manual Exposure Mode±± —— ±
Scene Guide 
Mode
[Clear Portrait] ±¥—— ±
[Silky Skin] ±¥—— ±
[Backlit Softness] ————¥
[Clear in Backlight]
¥ ——— ±
[Relaxing Tone] ————¥
[Sweet Child's Face] ±¥—— ±
[Distinct...

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb ) in the Manual Exposure 
Mode.
¢ 2 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.
• In Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode, shutter speed changes dependi ng on the identified 
scene.
Applicable modes: 
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter  closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Select the...

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Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash brightness when pictures taken with the flash are over or underexposed.
1Select the menu. (P51)
2Press 2/1  to set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET] .• You can adjust from [ j3 EV] to [ i3 EV] in steps of 1/3 EV.
• Select [ n0] to return to the original flash output.
Applicable modes: 
Select the menu.  (P51)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Adjust the flash output
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Adjust.]
•[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash...

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Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes
Applicable modes: 
By using flashes that support the wireless control (DMW-FL200L, DMW-FL360L, 
DMW-FL580L: optional), you can control firing of the flash attached to the hot shoe of this 
unit and three flash groups separately.
Preparations:
Open the flash by sliding the flash open lever of this unit.
Attach the flash (DMW-FL200L/DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL580L: optional) to the camera.
1Set the wireless flashes to RC Mode and then place...

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3Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
• Press [DISP.] to fire a test-flash.
A Firing Mode
B Flash output
C Luminosity ratio
¢ This option is not displayed when the flash (DMW-FL200L: option al) is attached to the camera.
Select the menu. (P51)
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]
[Built-in 
Flash]/
[External 
Flash] [Firing Mode]
[TTL]:
The camera automatically sets the output.
[AUTO]
¢: Flash output is set by the external flash.
[MANUAL]: Set the...

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7.  Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture
Applicable modes: 
The camera can record full high definition motion pictures that  comply with the AVCHD 
standard or 4K motion pictures in MP4 or MOV format  (P160, 161) . 
Audio is recorded in stereo.
1Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A  Elapsed recording time
B  Available recording time
• Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is  possible.
• The recording state indicator (red)  C will...

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• Operation noise may be recorded during motion picture recording if you operate the zoom or 
use buttons or switches, for example.
• If the Extended Optical Zoom are used before pressing the moti on picture button, those 
settings will be cleared, so the shooting range will change dra matically.
• The zoom speed decreases during the recording of a motion pict ure.
• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording...

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7. Recording Motion Pictures
1Select the menu. (P51)
2Press 3/4 to select [Rec Quality] and then press [MENU/SET].
• Available items differ depending on [Rec Format] and [System F requency] (P236).
When [AVCHD] is selected(± : Available, —: Not available)
¢ AVCHD Progressive
Setting the format, size and recording frame rate
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Rec Format]
[AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-de
finition 
TV, etc.
[MP4] This data format is suitable for when playing...

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When [MP4] is selected(± : Available, —: Not available)
¢ 4K motion picture
Item
System frequency
SizeRecording 
frame rateSensor  outputBit rate59.94Hz (NTSC)50.00Hz (PAL)24.00Hz
(CINEMA)
[4K/100M/30p]¢± — — 3840 k2160 29.97p 29.97 100 Mbps
[4K/100M/25p]¢—± — 3840 k2160 25.00p 25.00 100 Mbps
[4K/100M/24p]¢±— — 3840 k2160 23.98p 23.98 100 Mbps
[FHD/28M/60p]±— — 1920 k1080 59.94p 59.94 28 Mbps
[FHD/28M/50p]—± — 1920 k1080 50.00p 50.00 28 Mbps
[FHD/20M/30p] ±— — 1920 k1080...