Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommen ded to charge the battery again 
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 86  oF).
– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this  case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫Charging time
• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been d ischarged completely.
The charging time may vary...

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By CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard
When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)
∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)
[AVCHD]  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/60i]/[FHD/17M/ 50i])
[MP4]  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/60p]/[FHD/28M/ 50p])
[MP4]  (Recording with picture...

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[MP4] (LPCM) (Recording with picture quality set to  [FHD/50M/60p]/[FHD/50M/5 0p])
MOV  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/50M/60p]/[FHD/50M/50 p])
• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as 
turning the camera on and off, starting/stopping recording or u sing the zoom.
∫Playback (when using the monitor)
Recordable time Approx. 110 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min
Recordable timeApprox. 110 min...

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Inserting /Removing the Battery
11: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow (to the 
OPEN side).
2: Open the battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic  batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of  this product.
2Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way until 
you hear a locking sound and then 
check that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever  A in the direction of 
the arrow to remove the...

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)
• Check that this unit is turned off.
1Slide the card door to open it.
2Push it securely all the way until 
you hear a “click” while being 
careful about the direction in 
which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card 
until it clicks, then pull the card 
out upright.
A: Do not touch the connection terminals 
of the card.
B : Check the orientation of the card.
31: Close the card door.
2: Slide the card door to the...

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Card Information
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as  card in the text.)
∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
According to the [Rec Format]  (P159) and [Rec Quality]  (P159) of a motion picture, the 
required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that 
supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the followin g ratings...

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• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on 
the card.
• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting  etc.), do 
not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect  the AC 
adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to v ibration, impact...

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Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary 
data in advance.
Select the menu.  (P51)
∫ Number of recordable pictures
• Aspect ratio [3:2], Quality [ A]
• Aspect ratio [3:2], Quality [ ]
Formatting the card (initialization)
>  [Setup] >  [Format]
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor  (optional) when formatting. Do 
not turn the camera off during...

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∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)• “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for se cond.
• The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictur es which have been recorded.
• [AVCHD]
• [MP4]
[Rec Quality]16 GB32 GB64 GB128 GB
[FHD/28M/60p]/ [FHD/28M/50p] 1h10m
2h30m5h00m9h55m
[FHD/17M/60i]/
[FHD/17M/50i] 2h00m
4h05m8h15m 16h25m
[FHD/24M/30p]/
[FHD/24M/25p]/
[FHD/24M/24p] 1h25m 2h55m 5h50m 11h35m
[Rec Quality]16 GB32...

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• [MP4 (LPCM)]
• [MOV]
[Rec Quality]16 GB32 GB64 GB128 GB
[C4K/100M/24p]20m00s 42m00s 1h25m 2h50m
[4K/100M/30p]/
[4K/100M/25p]/
[4K/100M/24p] 20m00s 42m00s 1h25m
2h50m
[FHD/ /200M/60p]/
[FHD/ /200M/50p]/
[FHD/ /200M/30p]/
[FHD/ /200M/25p]/ [FHD/ / 200M/24p] 10m00s 20m00s 42m00s 1h20m
[FHD/100M/60p]/
[FHD/100M/50p]/
[FHD/100M/30p]/
[FHD/100M/25p]/
[FHD/100M/24p] 20m00s 41m00s 1h20m
2h45m
[FHD/50M/60p]/
[FHD/50M/50p]/
[FHD/50M/30p]/
[FHD/50M/25p]/
[FHD/50M/24p] 40m00s...