Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual
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The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection)
( : When taking pictures, : When recording motion pictures)
∫Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Au to Mode
Select the [ ] or [ ] tab on the menu screen, press 1 to select [ ] or [ ], and
press [MENU/SET].
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode allows you to adjust some settings
such as the brightness and color tone while also using Intellig ent Auto Mode for other
settings so that you can record images more...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65483/w300_dmc-fz2500_en_adv_om_d-60.png "Page 61
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3. Recording Modes
The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection)
( : When taking pictures, : When recording motion pictures)
∫Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Au to Mode
Select the [ ] or [ ] tab on the menu screen, press 1 to select [ ] or [ ], and
press [MENU/SET].
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode allows you to adjust some settings
such as the brightness and color tone while also using Intellig ent Auto Mode for other
settings so that you can record images more...")
61 3. Recording Modes The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection) ( : When taking pictures, : When recording motion pictures) ∫Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Au to Mode Select the [ ] or [ ] tab on the menu screen, press 1 to select [ ] or [ ], and press [MENU/SET]. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode allows you to adjust some settings such as the brightness and color tone while also using Intellig ent Auto Mode for other settings so that you can record images more...
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∫Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition
The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking
function will work. The AF tracking function (P93) will also work if you press 2 and then
press the shutter button halfway.
• When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered
face is detected, [R] is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] a nd [ ].
∫About the flash
When the flash is open, the camera...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65483/w300_dmc-fz2500_en_adv_om_d-61.png "Page 62
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∫Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition
The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking
function will work. The AF tracking function (P93) will also work if you press 2 and then
press the shutter button halfway.
• When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered
face is detected, [R] is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] a nd [ ].
∫About the flash
When the flash is open, the camera...")
3. Recording Modes 62 ∫Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking function will work. The AF tracking function (P93) will also work if you press 2 and then press the shutter button halfway. • When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] a nd [ ]. ∫About the flash When the flash is open, the camera...
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Recording Mode:
When [ ] is detected while taking handheld night shots, pictures of the night scenery will
be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture.
This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots wi th minimal jitter and noise,
without using a tripod.
Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot])
> [Rec] > [iHandheld Night Shot] > [ON]/[OFF]
• The angle of view will be slightly narrower.
• Do not move the camera during the continuous...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65483/w300_dmc-fz2500_en_adv_om_d-62.png "Page 63
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3. Recording Modes
Recording Mode:
When [ ] is detected while taking handheld night shots, pictures of the night scenery will
be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture.
This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots wi th minimal jitter and noise,
without using a tripod.
Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot])
> [Rec] > [iHandheld Night Shot] > [ON]/[OFF]
• The angle of view will be slightly narrower.
• Do not move the camera during the continuous...")
63 3. Recording Modes Recording Mode: When [ ] is detected while taking handheld night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture. This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots wi th minimal jitter and noise, without using a tripod. Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) > [Rec] > [iHandheld Night Shot] > [ON]/[OFF] • The angle of view will be slightly narrower. • Do not move the camera during the continuous...
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Recording Mode:
When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject,
multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a
single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ] is displ ayed on the screen.
Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])
> [Rec] > [iHDR] > [ON]/[OFF]
• The angle of view will be slightly narrower.
• Do not move the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65483/w300_dmc-fz2500_en_adv_om_d-63.png "Page 64
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Recording Mode:
When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject,
multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a
single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ] is displ ayed on the screen.
Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])
> [Rec] > [iHDR] > [ON]/[OFF]
• The angle of view will be slightly narrower.
• Do not move the...")
3. Recording Modes 64 Recording Mode: When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ] is displ ayed on the screen. Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) > [Rec] > [iHDR] > [ON]/[OFF] • The angle of view will be slightly narrower. • Do not move the...
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Recording Mode:
∫Setting color
1Press 1 to display the setting screen.2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color.• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
• The color setting will return to the default level (center
point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched
to another Recording Mode.
∫ Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)1Press [Fn6] to display the setting screen.
2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.• If you press...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65483/w300_dmc-fz2500_en_adv_om_d-64.png "Page 65
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3. Recording Modes
Recording Mode:
∫Setting color
1Press 1 to display the setting screen.2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color.• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
• The color setting will return to the default level (center
point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched
to another Recording Mode.
∫ Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)1Press [Fn6] to display the setting screen.
2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.• If you press...")
65 3. Recording Modes Recording Mode: ∫Setting color 1Press 1 to display the setting screen.2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color.• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. • The color setting will return to the default level (center point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to another Recording Mode. ∫ Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)1Press [Fn6] to display the setting screen. 2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.• If you press...
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Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted
Aperture and Shutter Speed
(Program AE Mode)
Recording Mode:
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec]
menu.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press the shutter button halfway and display
the aperture value and shutter speed value
on the screen.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
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Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted
Aperture and Shutter Speed
(Program AE Mode)
Recording Mode:
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec]
menu.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press the shutter button halfway and display
the aperture value and shutter speed value
on the screen.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
•...")
3. Recording Modes 66 Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed (Program AE Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter speed value on the screen. A Aperture value B Shutter speed •...
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3. Recording Modes
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Recording Mode:
• The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P71)
• The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may dif fer. Check the pictures on the
playback screen.
• Rotate the front/rear dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsu itable areas of the range are
displayed in red.
• If the exposure...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65483/w300_dmc-fz2500_en_adv_om_d-66.png "Page 67
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3. Recording Modes
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Recording Mode:
• The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P71)
• The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may dif fer. Check the pictures on the
playback screen.
• Rotate the front/rear dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsu itable areas of the range are
displayed in red.
• If the exposure...")
67 3. Recording Modes Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Recording Mode: • The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P71) • The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may dif fer. Check the pictures on the playback screen. • Rotate the front/rear dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsu itable areas of the range are displayed in red. • If the exposure...
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When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimizes the shutter speed
for the brightness of the subject.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Set the aperture value by rotating the rear
dial or the front dial.
A Aperture value
B Exposure meter
¢ Depending on the zoom position, some of the values cannot be se lected.
When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimizes the aperture value
for the brightness of the subject.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Set the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65483/w300_dmc-fz2500_en_adv_om_d-67.png "Page 68
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When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimizes the shutter speed
for the brightness of the subject.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Set the aperture value by rotating the rear
dial or the front dial.
A Aperture value
B Exposure meter
¢ Depending on the zoom position, some of the values cannot be se lected.
When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimizes the aperture value
for the brightness of the subject.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Set the...")
3. Recording Modes 68 When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimizes the shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2Set the aperture value by rotating the rear dial or the front dial. A Aperture value B Exposure meter ¢ Depending on the zoom position, some of the values cannot be se lected. When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimizes the aperture value for the brightness of the subject. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2Set the...
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3. Recording Modes
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed,
and rotate the front dial to set the aperture
value.
AExposure meter
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
D Manual Exposure Assistance
¢ Depending on the zoom position, some of the values cannot be se lected.
Optimizing the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and apertu re value
When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65483/w300_dmc-fz2500_en_adv_om_d-68.png "Page 69
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3. Recording Modes
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed,
and rotate the front dial to set the aperture
value.
AExposure meter
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
D Manual Exposure Assistance
¢ Depending on the zoom position, some of the values cannot be se lected.
Optimizing the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and apertu re value
When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the...")
69 3. Recording Modes Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed, and rotate the front dial to set the aperture value. AExposure meter B Aperture value C Shutter speed D Manual Exposure Assistance ¢ Depending on the zoom position, some of the values cannot be se lected. Optimizing the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and apertu re value When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the...
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∫About [B] (Bulb)
If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open whi le the shutter button is
pressed fully (up to approximately 120 seconds).
The shutter closes if you release the shutter button.
Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of
fireworks, a night scene etc.
• It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.
• We recommend using a tripod or the shutter remote control (DMW -RSL1: optional)
when you take pictures with...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65483/w300_dmc-fz2500_en_adv_om_d-69.png "Page 70
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∫About [B] (Bulb)
If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open whi le the shutter button is
pressed fully (up to approximately 120 seconds).
The shutter closes if you release the shutter button.
Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of
fireworks, a night scene etc.
• It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.
• We recommend using a tripod or the shutter remote control (DMW -RSL1: optional)
when you take pictures with...")
3. Recording Modes 70 ∫About [B] (Bulb) If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open whi le the shutter button is pressed fully (up to approximately 120 seconds). The shutter closes if you release the shutter button. Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of fireworks, a night scene etc. • It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode. • We recommend using a tripod or the shutter remote control (DMW -RSL1: optional) when you take pictures with...