Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Applicable modes: 
You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich 
gradation.
You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dar k areas when, for example, 
the contrast between the background and the subject is large.
An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[SET]
∫ Changing settings
[HDR]
>  [Rec] > [HDR]
[Dynamic Range] [AUTO]:
Automatically adjusts the exposure range according to the...

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Applicable modes: 
Gives an effect like multi exposure. (up to 4 times equivalent per a single image)
1Press 3/4  to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.• After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway 
down to take the next picture.
• Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] 
for one of the following operations.
3Shooting the second, third, and fourth exposures.• If [Fn6] is pressed while...

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∫Changing settings
[Auto Gain] If you select [OFF], all exposure results are superimposed as t
hey are. 
Compensate the exposure as necessary, depending on the subject.
[Overlay] If you select [ON], you can apply Multi Exposure to previously recorded 
images. After [Start] is selected, images on the card will be d
isplayed. 
Select a RAW image, and press [MENU/SET] to proceed to recording.
• The recording information displayed for pictures taken with mu ltiple exposures is the...

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Applicable modes: 
You can use either of the two shutters to take pictures: the mechanical shutter or the 
electronic shutter.
¢ 1 This setting is available only in Manual Exposure Mode.  (P69)
¢ 2 Electronic shutter sound settings can be changed in [Shutter V ol.]  and [Shutter Tone] . 
(P230)
[Shutter Type]
>  [Rec] > [Shutter Type]
[AUTO] The shutter mode automatically switches based on the recording 
conditions 
and shutter speed.
[MSHTR] Uses only the mechanical shutter...

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Applicable modes: 
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed 
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects re d-eye and corrects the 
picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Applicable modes: 
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit  depending on the brightness of 
the subject.
• It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
Settings: [200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[OFF]
Applicable...

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Applicable modes: 
You can extend the numeric values that can be set for ISO Sensitivity.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the sh utter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take b eautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
[Extended ISO]
>  [Rec] > [Extended ISO]
Not available in these cases:• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When recording 4K photos
– When...

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Applicable modes: 
The camera raises the resolution by correcting the blurriness caused by diffraction when 
the aperture is closed.
Settings: [AUTO]/[OFF]
Applicable modes: 
Set this when you want to corre ct the color reproduction  of the recorded pictures on a PC, 
printer etc.
[Diffraction Compensation]
>  [Rec] > [Diffraction Compensation]
• Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the recording conditions.
• Noise may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity....

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Applicable modes: 
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
priorities focus and exposure  automatically. Even if the person  is located towards the back 
or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still  take a clear picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[MEMORY]
• The following functions will also work with the Face Recogniti on function.
In Recording Mode
– Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered  face...

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∫Face Settings
You can register information such as names and birthdays for fa ce images of up to 6 
people.
1Press  3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4 /2 /1  to select the Face Recognition 
frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/
SET].
3Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.• The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot 
be registered.
• To display the description of the face registration, press  1 
or touch...

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4Set the item.• You can register up to 3 face images.
∫Change or delete the information for a registered person
1Press  3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press  3/4 /2 /1  to select the face image to edit or delete and then press 
[MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
[Name] It is possible to register names.
• For information on how to enter characters, refer to 
P59.
[Age] It is possible to register the birthday.
[Add...