Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual
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[Quick AF]As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will
automatically adjust the focu
s and focus adjustment will
then be quicker when the shutter is pressed.• The battery will be consumed faster than usual.
• This function is not available in the following cases: – In Preview Mode
– In low light situations s
[Eye Sensor AF]
The camera automatically adjusts the focus when the eye
sensor is active.
• [Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions. s
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[Quick AF]As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will
automatically adjust the focu
s and focus adjustment will
then be quicker when the shutter is pressed.• The battery will be consumed faster than usual.
• This function is not available in the following cases: – In Preview Mode
– In low light situations s
[Eye Sensor AF]
The camera automatically adjusts the focus when the eye
sensor is active.
• [Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions. s
[Pinpoint...")
221 9. Using Menu Functions [Quick AF]As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focu s and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed.• The battery will be consumed faster than usual. • This function is not available in the following cases: – In Preview Mode – In low light situations s [Eye Sensor AF] The camera automatically adjusts the focus when the eye sensor is active. • [Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions. s [Pinpoint...
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[Direct Focus Area]Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor button
when recording.
• When [
š], [ ], [ ], or [ Ø] is selected, the AF area
can be moved; when [ ] is selected, the enlarged
position can be moved.
• To set the items that use the cursor buttons like [White Balance] or [Sensitivity], use the Quick Menu (P53)
instead.
• [Direct Focus Area] is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases:
– [Glistening Water] (Scene Guide Mode)
– Creative Control Mode
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[Direct Focus Area]Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor button
when recording.
• When [
š], [ ], [ ], or [ Ø] is selected, the AF area
can be moved; when [ ] is selected, the enlarged
position can be moved.
• To set the items that use the cursor buttons like [White Balance] or [Sensitivity], use the Quick Menu (P53)
instead.
• [Direct Focus Area] is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases:
– [Glistening Water] (Scene Guide Mode)
– Creative Control Mode
– When...")
9. Using Menu Functions 222 [Direct Focus Area]Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor button when recording. • When [ š], [ ], [ ], or [ Ø] is selected, the AF area can be moved; when [ ] is selected, the enlarged position can be moved. • To set the items that use the cursor buttons like [White Balance] or [Sensitivity], use the Quick Menu (P53) instead. • [Direct Focus Area] is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases: – [Glistening Water] (Scene Guide Mode) – Creative Control Mode – When...
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[MF Guide]When you set the focus
manually, an MF guide that
allows you to check the
direction to achieve focus is
displayed.
A
Indicator for ¶ (infinity) s
[Peaking]In-focus portions (portions on the screen with clear
outlines) are highlighted when focus is being adjusted
manually.
• When [Detect Level] in [SET]
is set to [HIGH], portions to
be highlighted are reduced, allowing you to achieve a
more precise focus.
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[MF Guide]When you set the focus
manually, an MF guide that
allows you to check the
direction to achieve focus is
displayed.
A
Indicator for ¶ (infinity) s
[Peaking]In-focus portions (portions on the screen with clear
outlines) are highlighted when focus is being adjusted
manually.
• When [Detect Level] in [SET]
is set to [HIGH], portions to
be highlighted are reduced, allowing you to achieve a
more precise focus.
• Changing the [Detect Level] setting also changes...")
223 9. Using Menu Functions [MF Guide]When you set the focus manually, an MF guide that allows you to check the direction to achieve focus is displayed. A Indicator for ¶ (infinity) s [Peaking]In-focus portions (portions on the screen with clear outlines) are highlighted when focus is being adjusted manually. • When [Detect Level] in [SET] is set to [HIGH], portions to be highlighted are reduced, allowing you to achieve a more precise focus. • Changing the [Detect Level] setting also changes...
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[Histogram]This allows you to set either to display or not display the
histogram.
You can set the position by pressing
3/4/ 2/1.
• Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen.
• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the
horizontal axis (black to white)
and the number of pixels at each
brightness level on the vertical
axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
A dark
B bright
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[Histogram]This allows you to set either to display or not display the
histogram.
You can set the position by pressing
3/4/ 2/1.
• Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen.
• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the
horizontal axis (black to white)
and the number of pixels at each
brightness level on the vertical
axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
A dark
B bright
• When the recorded picture and the...")
9. Using Menu Functions 224 [Histogram]This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. You can set the position by pressing 3/4/ 2/1. • Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen. • A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. A dark B bright • When the recorded picture and the...
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[Highlight]When the Auto Review function is
activated or when playing back, white
saturated areas appear blinking in
black and white.
• If there are any white saturated
areas, we recommend compensating the exposure
towards negative (P103) referring to the histogram (P224)
and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better
quality picture.
• This function is disabled during 4K photo playback,
playback of pictures taken with Post Focus, Multi
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[Highlight]When the Auto Review function is
activated or when playing back, white
saturated areas appear blinking in
black and white.
• If there are any white saturated
areas, we recommend compensating the exposure
towards negative (P103) referring to the histogram (P224)
and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better
quality picture.
• This function is disabled during 4K photo playback,
playback of pictures taken with Post Focus, Multi
Playback,...")
225 9. Using Menu Functions [Highlight]When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. • If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P103) referring to the histogram (P224) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture. • This function is disabled during 4K photo playback, playback of pictures taken with Post Focus, Multi Playback,...
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[Monochrome Live
View]You can display the recording screen in black and white.
This function is convenient when a black and white screen
will make it easier to set focus with Manual Focus.
• Even if you use the HDMI output during recording, this
function will not work for the connected device.
• Recorded images will not be affected. s
[Constant Preview]
You can check the effects of the chosen aperture and
shutter speed on the recording screen in Manual Exposure
Mode.
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[Monochrome Live
View]You can display the recording screen in black and white.
This function is convenient when a black and white screen
will make it easier to set focus with Manual Focus.
• Even if you use the HDMI output during recording, this
function will not work for the connected device.
• Recorded images will not be affected. s
[Constant Preview]
You can check the effects of the chosen aperture and
shutter speed on the recording screen in Manual Exposure
Mode.
•...")
9. Using Menu Functions 226 [Monochrome Live View]You can display the recording screen in black and white. This function is convenient when a black and white screen will make it easier to set focus with Manual Focus. • Even if you use the HDMI output during recording, this function will not work for the connected device. • Recorded images will not be affected. s [Constant Preview] You can check the effects of the chosen aperture and shutter speed on the recording screen in Manual Exposure Mode. •...
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[Video-Priority Display]Switches screens to those suitable for motion picture
recording.
• The exposure compensation value display will be
switched within the available range for motion pictures.
When adjusting the exposure compensation, the range
available only for pictures will be indicated as [ ].
• The icons for functions that are not available for motion
pictures, such as the ones for the flash or the number of
pixels, will not be displayed. s
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9. Using Menu Functions
[Video-Priority Display]Switches screens to those suitable for motion picture
recording.
• The exposure compensation value display will be
switched within the available range for motion pictures.
When adjusting the exposure compensation, the range
available only for pictures will be indicated as [ ].
• The icons for functions that are not available for motion
pictures, such as the ones for the flash or the number of
pixels, will not be displayed. s
[Auto Review]Displays...")
227 9. Using Menu Functions [Video-Priority Display]Switches screens to those suitable for motion picture recording. • The exposure compensation value display will be switched within the available range for motion pictures. When adjusting the exposure compensation, the range available only for pictures will be indicated as [ ]. • The icons for functions that are not available for motion pictures, such as the ones for the flash or the number of pixels, will not be displayed. s [Auto Review]Displays...
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[Lens Position Resume]Remember the zoom position and focus position when the
camera is turned off.
s
[Lens Retraction]Retracts the lens barrel a little while after the playback
screen appears. s
[Q.MENU]If you select [CUSTOM], you can customize the Quick
Menu settings. P54
[Dial Set.]
Changes the operation methods of the front dial and rear
dial. P43
[Video Button]
Enables/disables the motion picture button. s
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[Lens Position Resume]Remember the zoom position and focus position when the
camera is turned off.
s
[Lens Retraction]Retracts the lens barrel a little while after the playback
screen appears. s
[Q.MENU]If you select [CUSTOM], you can customize the Quick
Menu settings. P54
[Dial Set.]
Changes the operation methods of the front dial and rear
dial. P43
[Video Button]
Enables/disables the motion picture button. s
[Eye Sensor]Setting the eye sensor sensitivity and the method...")
9. Using Menu Functions 228 [Lens Position Resume]Remember the zoom position and focus position when the camera is turned off. s [Lens Retraction]Retracts the lens barrel a little while after the playback screen appears. s [Q.MENU]If you select [CUSTOM], you can customize the Quick Menu settings. P54 [Dial Set.] Changes the operation methods of the front dial and rear dial. P43 [Video Button] Enables/disables the motion picture button. s [Eye Sensor]Setting the eye sensor sensitivity and the method...
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: [Setup] menu
> [Setup]
[Online Manual][URL display]/[QR Code display]s
[Clock Set] Setting Date/Time. P33
[World Time]Sets the times for the region where you live and your
holiday destination.
• [Destination] can be set after setting up [Home].
After selecting [Destination] or [Home], press
2/1
to select an area, and press [MENU/SET] to set.
“ [Destination]:
Travel destination area
A Current time of the
destination area
B Time difference from
home area
– [Home]:
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: [Setup] menu
> [Setup]
[Online Manual][URL display]/[QR Code display]s
[Clock Set] Setting Date/Time. P33
[World Time]Sets the times for the region where you live and your
holiday destination.
• [Destination] can be set after setting up [Home].
After selecting [Destination] or [Home], press
2/1
to select an area, and press [MENU/SET] to set.
“ [Destination]:
Travel destination area
A Current time of the
destination area
B Time difference from
home area
– [Home]:
Your...")
229 9. Using Menu Functions : [Setup] menu > [Setup] [Online Manual][URL display]/[QR Code display]s [Clock Set] Setting Date/Time. P33 [World Time]Sets the times for the region where you live and your holiday destination. • [Destination] can be set after setting up [Home]. After selecting [Destination] or [Home], press 2/1 to select an area, and press [MENU/SET] to set. “ [Destination]: Travel destination area A Current time of the destination area B Time difference from home area – [Home]: Your...
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[Travel Date]
(continued)• You can display the elapsed days and travel destination
during playback or stamp them on recorded pictures in
[Text Stamp] (P249) .
• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the software
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”
(P304).
• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you set [World
Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is
calculated using...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65483/w300_dmc-fz2500_en_adv_om_d-229.png "Page 230
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[Travel Date]
(continued)• You can display the elapsed days and travel destination
during playback or stamp them on recorded pictures in
[Text Stamp] (P249) .
• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the software
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”
(P304).
• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you set [World
Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is
calculated using...")
9. Using Menu Functions 230 [Travel Date] (continued)• You can display the elapsed days and travel destination during playback or stamp them on recorded pictures in [Text Stamp] (P249) . • The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the software “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (P304). • The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using...