Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual
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• Depending on the recording conditions and the type of card, the number of recordable
pictures and available recording time vary.
• [AVCHD]: You can continue recording without interruption even if the fil e size exceeds 4 GB, but the
motion picture file will be divided.
• [MP4] (with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD] or [HD]): You can continue recording without interruption even if the continuous recording time exceeds
30 minutes or the file size exceeds 4 GB, but...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65483/w300_dmc-fz2500_en_adv_om_d-30.png "Page 31
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• Depending on the recording conditions and the type of card, the number of recordable
pictures and available recording time vary.
• [AVCHD]: You can continue recording without interruption even if the fil e size exceeds 4 GB, but the
motion picture file will be divided.
• [MP4] (with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD] or [HD]): You can continue recording without interruption even if the continuous recording time exceeds
30 minutes or the file size exceeds 4 GB, but...")
31 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations • Depending on the recording conditions and the type of card, the number of recordable pictures and available recording time vary. • [AVCHD]: You can continue recording without interruption even if the fil e size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided. • [MP4] (with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD] or [HD]): You can continue recording without interruption even if the continuous recording time exceeds 30 minutes or the file size exceeds 4 GB, but...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 32 Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the monitor as shown below. 1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180 o) 2 It can be rotated 180 o forward. 3 Return the monitor to its original position. • Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be c areful not to use excessive force as it may be damaged. ∫ Free angle shooting The monitor can be rotated to suit your...
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
• When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1
lights up green.
• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step
4.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the language, and press
[MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.
A : Time at the home area
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
• When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1
lights up green.
• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step
4.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the language, and press
[MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.
A : Time at the home area
B : Time at...")
33 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1Turn the camera on. • When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1 lights up green. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. 2Press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. 4Press [MENU/SET]. 5Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set. A : Time at the home area B : Time at...
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7When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press
[MENU/SET].
8When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET].
9Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then
press [MENU/SET].
Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P51)• The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6 on P33 .
• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-i n clock battery even
without the battery.
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7When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press
[MENU/SET].
8When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET].
9Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then
press [MENU/SET].
Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P51)• The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6 on P33 .
• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-i n clock battery even
without the battery.
(Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24...")
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 34 7When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]. 8When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]. 9Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press [MENU/SET]. Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P51)• The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6 on P33 . • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-i n clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24...
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35 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Basic Operations Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Do not cover the flash, AF Assist lamp A, microphone B, or speaker C with your fingers or other objects. • Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of col liding with another person or object in the vicinity while taking pictures. • Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures. There is a risk that your finger...
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Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see
the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.
Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.
A[LVF] button
B Eye sensor
• You can also use the button as a function button. (P55)
Press [LVF].
¢If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the cam era automatically adjusts the
focus as the eye sens or is activated. The c amera does not beep when focus is achieved with
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Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see
the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.
Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.
A[LVF] button
B Eye sensor
• You can also use the button as a function button. (P55)
Press [LVF].
¢If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the cam era automatically adjusts the
focus as the eye sens or is activated. The c amera does not beep when focus is achieved with
[Eye...")
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 36 Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly. Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder. A[LVF] button B Eye sensor • You can also use the button as a function button. (P55) Press [LVF]. ¢If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the cam era automatically adjusts the focus as the eye sens or is activated. The c amera does not beep when focus is achieved with [Eye...
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∫Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching
Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor t o switch the display to the
viewfinder automatically when y ou bring your eye or an object near it.
• Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of y our eyeglasses, the way you
hold the camera, or bright light shining around the eyepiece. I n that case, press [LVF] to switch
the display.
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∫Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching
Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor t o switch the display to the
viewfinder automatically when y ou bring your eye or an object near it.
• Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of y our eyeglasses, the way you
hold the camera, or bright light shining around the eyepiece. I n that case, press [LVF] to switch
the display.
• During motion picture playback or a slide show,...")
37 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations ∫Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor t o switch the display to the viewfinder automatically when y ou bring your eye or an object near it. • Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of y our eyeglasses, the way you hold the camera, or bright light shining around the eyepiece. I n that case, press [LVF] to switch the display. • During motion picture playback or a slide show,...
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You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make
people and objects appear closer (Tele).
• For details on zoom types and functions, refer to P145 .
Zoom operations
With the zoom ringWith the slow zoom
Rotate the zoom ring.Press [Fn1] or [Fn2].
• You can zoom in at a speed slower than the
normal zoom speed.
• By default, [Slow Zoom T] is assigned to [Fn1] and [Slow Zoom W] is assigned to
[Fn2].
• You can change the operation and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65483/w300_dmc-fz2500_en_adv_om_d-37.png "Page 38
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You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make
people and objects appear closer (Tele).
• For details on zoom types and functions, refer to P145 .
Zoom operations
With the zoom ringWith the slow zoom
Rotate the zoom ring.Press [Fn1] or [Fn2].
• You can zoom in at a speed slower than the
normal zoom speed.
• By default, [Slow Zoom T] is assigned to [Fn1] and [Slow Zoom W] is assigned to
[Fn2].
• You can change the operation and...")
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 38 You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer (Tele). • For details on zoom types and functions, refer to P145 . Zoom operations With the zoom ringWith the slow zoom Rotate the zoom ring.Press [Fn1] or [Fn2]. • You can zoom in at a speed slower than the normal zoom speed. • By default, [Slow Zoom T] is assigned to [Fn1] and [Slow Zoom W] is assigned to [Fn2]. • You can change the operation and...
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39 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. AAperture value B Shutter speed C Focus indication • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) • Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed. (When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes.) Press the shutter button fully (push...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 40 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. • Release the motion picture button right after you press it. Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode. Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures) Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) Intelligent Auto Mode (P60) Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P61) Program AE Mode (P66)...