Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual

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When [MP4 (LPCM)], [MOV] is selected(± : Available, —: Not available)
¢ 1 4K motion picture
¢ 2 ALL-lntra:
“ALL-Intra” refers to a data compression method in which each f rame is compressed. The file 
size of motion pictures recorded in this method becomes larger,  but this method can prevent 
the loss of image quality because editing does not require re-encoding.
ItemSystem frequencySizeRecording  frame rateSensor  outputBit rate59.94Hz
(NTSC)50.00Hz (PAL)24.00Hz...

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∫About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Even when a compatible device is  used, recorded motion pictures may be played back 
with reduced picture and sound qua lity, or they may not be played back.
Also, recording information may not be displayed correctly. Use  this unit to playback in 
such case.
• To play back motion pictures recorded with [FHD/28M/60p], [FHD /28M/50p], [FHD/24M/30p], 
[FHD/24M/25p] or [FHD/24M/24p] in [AVCHD] with another device,  or...

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Applicable modes: 
Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting (P89) and the [Continuous AF] 
setting in the [Motion Picture] menu.
¢ If Creative Video Mode is active, focusing is continuously perf ormed even when the camera 
is in recording standby mode.
• When the focus mode is set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC], if you pr ess the shutter button halfway 
while recording a motion picture, the camera will re-adjust the  focus.
• Depending on the recording conditions,...

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Applicable modes: 
You can record still pictures while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording)
∫ Setting the motion picture priority or still picture priority m ode
Applicable modes: 
Select the menu.  (P51)
Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures
During motion picture recording, press the 
shutter button fully to record a still picture.
• Simultaneous recording indicator is displayed while recording  still pictures.
• Recording with the...

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Applicable modes: 
You can specify the recording time in advance and record motion pictures casually like you 
take snapshots. The function also allows you to shift a focus at the start of recording and 
add fade in/out effects in advance.
• The [Rec Quality] setting used f or recording is determined by the [System Frequency]  setting 
as follows:
– With [59.94Hz(NTSC)] :  [FHD/20M/30p] in [MP4]
– With [50.00Hz(PAL)] :  [FHD/20M/25p] in [MP4]
• Using the smartphone/tablet...

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∫Changing the Snap Movie settings
Select the menu.  (P51)
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Snap Movie]  > [SET]
[Record time] Sets the recording time of motion pictures.
[Pull Focus]Allows dramatic imaging expression by shifting focus gradually 
at the start 
of recording.  (P167)
[Fade] Adds a fade-in (gradual appearance) effect to an image and audi
o as 
recording starts or adds a fade-out (gradual disappearance) eff ect to them 
as recording ends.
[WHITE-IN]/[WHITE-OUT]:
Adds a...

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Set the frames that specify the positions where the [Pull 
Focus] starts (first position) and stops (second position).
1Press 2.2Press 3/4/2/1 to move the AF area frame, and 
press [MENU/SET]. (First position)
• If you press [DISP.] before pressing [MENU/SET], the 
frame will return to the center.
3Repeat step 2. (Second position)• If you press [MENU/SET], the frame settings will be canceled.
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Recording Motion Pictures Using Various 
Effects and Advanced Settings 
(Creative Video Mode)
Recording Mode: 
∫Note on recording with the [Slow/Quick], [Dolly Zoom]  or [Varia ble Frame Rate] 
function
• You can use the [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality]  settings below.
[Slow/Quick]  (P169)It is possible to switch to slow or quick motion during motion 
picture 
recording.
[Dolly Zoom]  (P170)
Allows you to record images that only change the angle of view 
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1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Select an item that supports [Variable Frame Rate]. (P168)
• [MP4] does not support [Variable Frame Rate].
• Items available for recording with a [Variable Frame Rate] are  indicated as [VFR 
available] on the screen.
3Select the menu. (P51)
4Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to start re cording.
5Press and hold [Fn1] to record the scene that you want to record in 
quick motion, or press and hold [Fn2] to record the scene that...

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1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Select an item that supports [Variable Frame Rate]. (P168)
• [MP4] does not support [Variable Frame Rate].
• Items available for recording with a [Variable Frame Rate] are  indicated as [VFR 
available] on the screen.
3Select the menu. (P51)
4Align the subject’s position with the center 
frame.
• The Auto Focus Mode will be set to Face/Eye Detection.
• Adjust so that the face detection frame and center frame  appear in the same size. When they...