Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual

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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings
Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving
This section describes how to select pictures from a 4K burst file and save them.
For information on how to record 4K burst files, refer to  P117.
1Select an image with the [ ] icon on the playback screen, and 
press  3.
• You can also perform the same operation by touching the icon [ ].
• If the image was recorded with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), proceed to step 
3.
3Drag the frames to select the frame you want to save 
as a picture.
• You can also perform the same operation by pressing  2 /1.
4Touch [ ] to save the picture.
• The picture will be saved in JPEG format.
• The picture will be saved with recording information (Exif inf ormation), including its shutter 
speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity information.
2Drag the slide bar to make a rough selection of 
scenes.
• For information on how to use the slide view screen, refer  to  P122 .
• If the image was recorded with [ ] ([4K Burst]) or [ ]  ([4K Burst(S/S)]), you can select its scenes on the 4K 
burst playback screen by touching [ ] (Fn4).  (P123)
Slide view screen
You can save pictures taken during a 5 second period at once by  using [4K PHOTO 
Bulk Saving] in the [Playback] menu.  (P244)
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• During marker operation, you can skip to the markers that you added or the beginning or end of 
the 4K burst file. Press [Fn5] again to return to the original  operation.
Button 
operationTouch 
operationDescription of operation
2 /1Dragging Selects a frame you want to save as a picture
• You can select a frame from 60 frames (continuous burst 
time of approximately 2 seconds).
Select  / >
[MENU/SET]/ Displays the preceding or following 45 frames in slide view.
• Pressing the same button again will display the frames 
following the next ones or the ones preceding the previous 
ones.
sTouching/Dragging Selects the frame to be displayed and displays the frames 
preceding and following the selected frame in slide view.
Pinching out/in
Enlarges/reduces the display
sSelects a frame while maintaining the enlarged display
(during enlarged display)
3
/4 /2/ 1Dragging Moves the enlarged area (during enlarged display)
[Fn4]Displays the 4K burst playback screen.
[Fn5]Switches to marker operation
s/ Adds/deletes a marker
sIn-focus portions are highlighted with color. ([Peaking])
• Switches in order of [OFF] >[ON] ([LOW])  > [ON] 
([HIGH]).
[MENU/SET]Saves the picture
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
1Moves to the next marker.
2Moves to the previous marker.
Fn5Fn4
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• Touch the screen twice to enlarge the display. To return to the original display, touch the 
enlarged screen twice.
• To select and save pictures from 4K burst files on a PC, use t he software 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”.  (P304)
Please note that it is not possible to edit a 4K burst file as  a motion picture.
During pauseDuring continuous playback
Button 
operationTouch 
operationDescription of operation
3/Continuous playback/Pause (during continuous playback)
4/Continuous rewind/Pause (during continuous rewind)
1/Fast forward/Frame-by-frame forward (during pause)
2/Fast rewind/Frame-by-frame rewind (during pause)
sTouching/ Dragging Selects the frames to be displayed (during pause)
Pinching out/in
Enlarges/reduces the display (during pause)
sSelects a frame while maintaining the enlarged display 
(during enlarged display)
3
/4 /2/ 1Dragging Moves the enlarged area (during enlarged display)
[Fn4]Displays the slide view screen (during pause)
[Fn5]Switches to marker operation
s/ Adds/deletes a marker
sIn-focus portions are highlighted with color. ([Peaking])
• Switches in order of [OFF]
>[ON] ([LOW])  > [ON] 
([HIGH]).
[MENU/SET]Saves the picture (during pause)
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∫Selecting and saving pictures on the TV screen• Set [HDMI Mode (Play)] to [AUTO] or [4K].
When connecting to a TV that does not support 4K motion picture , select [AUTO].
• Set [VIERA Link] in [TV Connection] to [OFF].
• If you display 4K burst files on a TV connected to the camera,  they will be displayed only on the 
4K burst playback screen.
• Even if you insert the SD card to a 4K-compatible TV with an S D card slot, you cannot play 
back 4K burst files recorded with [Aspect Ratio] set to an opti on other than [16:9].
(As of September 2016)
∫ To change the aspect ratio
Selecting [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu allows you to change  the aspect ratio for 4K 
photos.
∫ To record the subject with reduced blur
You can reduce the blur of the subject by setting a faster shutter speed.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial or the front di al.
∫ Shutter sound for 4K photo recording
• When using [ ] ([4K Burst]) or [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), you can change the electronic shutter 
sound settings in [Shutter Vol.] and [Shutter Tone].  (P230)• When recording with [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]), you can set the start/stop tone volume in [Beep 
Vo l u m e] .
• You can perform high speed burst recording quietly using the 4K Photo function in combination  with [Silent Mode].
∫ Scenes not suitable for the 4K Photo functionRecording in extremely bright locations or indoors
When subjects are recorded in an extremely bright place or unde r fluorescent/LED 
lighting, the color tone or brightness of the image may change,  or horizontal stripes may 
appear on the screen.
Lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the horizon tal stripes.
Subjects that are moving fast in the horizontal direction
If you record a subject moving fast in the horizontal direction, the subject in the recorded 
pictures may appear distorted.
Notes on the 4K Photo function
• Approximate shutter speed for outdoor recording in fine weathe r conditions:
1/1000 seconds or faster.
• If you increase the shutter speed, the ISO sensitivity becomes  higher, which may 
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∫The camera’s setup for the 4K Photo function
The camera’s setup is automatically optimized for 4K photo reco rding.
• The following [Rec] menu items are fixed to the settings below:
• 4K burst files are recorded with the settings indicated below: Settings in the [Motion Picture] menu are not applied to 4K bur st files.
• When recording with the 4K Photo function, the ranges for the  following functions differ from 
the ones available for taking pictures:
– Shutter speed: 1/30th  to 1/16000th
– Exposure Compensation:  j3EV to 
i3EV
– ISO sensitivity: [AUTO], 125 to  6400
• The following menu items are disabled:
[Picture Size] [4K] (8M)
[4:3]: (3328 k2496)
[3:2]: (3504 k2336)
[16:9]: (3840 k2160)
[1:1]: (2880 k2880)
[Quality] [A ]
[Shutter Type] [ESHTR]
[Rec Format] [MP4][Continuous AF] [ON]
[Rec Quality][4K/100M/30p][Luminance Level] [0s255]
• When recording with the 4K Photo function, the following functions are disabled: –Flash
– Bracket Recording
– Program Shift
– Focus mode (AFF) – [AF Mode] ( )
– [MF Assist] ([ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only)
– White Balance
 ()
[Rec]
[Picture Size]/[Quality]/[AFS/AFF]/[Bracket] /[iHan
dheld Night Shot]/[iHDR]/
[HDR]/[Panorama Settings]/[Shutter Type]/[Flash]/[Extended ISO]/[Long 
Shtr NR]/[Color Space] /[Face Recog.]/[Profile Setup]
[Custom] [Rec Area]
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• When recording 4K photos, the angle of view is narrower.
• The following changes occur when recording 4K photos:– The [i.Resolution] setting changes from [EXTENDED] to [LOW].
– [Destination] in [Travel Date] cannot be recorded.
– [Simultaneous record w/o filter] is not available.
– It is not possible to use the HDMI output.
• When recording with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), [Step Zoom] is disabl ed.
• Scene Detection in Intelligent Auto Mode works the same way as  when recording motion 
pictures.
• When the drive mode is set to 4K Photo, it is not possible to  take pictures while recording 
motion picture. (Only when [ ] ([Photo Priority]) is set)
Not available in these cases:• The 4K Photo function is disabled when using the following set tings:
– [Clear in Backlight]/[Glistening Water]/[Artistic Nightscape]/ [Glittering Illuminations]/
[Handheld Night Shot]/[Clear Night Portrait]/[Soft Image of a F lower] (Scene Guide Mode)
– [Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft  Focus]/[Star Filter]/
[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
– When recording motion pictures
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Controlling Focus After Recording 
(Post Focus/Focus Stacking)
Applicable modes: 
The camera allows you to take 4K burst pictures while shifting the focus to different areas. 
After taking these pictures, you can select the desired focus a rea. 
This function is suited for recording still objects.
It is also possible to select multiple focus areas and create a  single merged picture. (Focus 
Stacking)
• We recommend that you use a tripod when recording images to be  used for Focus Stacking.
• Use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.  (P26)
1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] .
2Decide on the composition, and press the shutter 
button halfway.
• Auto Focus will detect focus areas on the screen. 
(Excluding the edges of the screen)
• If no areas on the screen can be brought into focus, the  focus display ( A
) will flash. Recording is not possible in this case.
4K burst recording while 
automatically shifting the 
focus.
Touch the desired focus 
point.
A picture with the desired 
focus point is made.
Recording using [Post Focus]
4K3:2
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3Press the shutter button fully to start recording.• The focus point changes automatically while recording. When the icon ( B
) disappears, recording automatically 
ends.
• A motion picture in [MP4] will be recorded. (Audio will not be  recorded.)
• Regardless of the [System Frequency]  setting, 4K  burst files are recorded at [4K/100M/ 30p]  and they can be played back on the camera.
• When [Auto Review] is enabled, a screen that lets you select t he desired focus area will 
be displayed.  (P129)
∫Limitations in [Post Focus]• Since recording is performed in the same image quality as 4K p hotos, certain limitations apply 
to recording functions and menu settings. For details, refer to “The camera’s setup for the 4K 
Photo function” on  P125.
• In addition to the limitations of the 4K Photo function, the f ollowing limitations apply to [Post 
Focus] recording:
– Focus Mode is fixed to [AFS].
– Auto Focus Mode is disabled.
– Motion pictures cannot be recorded.
– [Digital Zoom] is disabled.
– The following [Custom] menu items are disabled:
[Shutter AF]/[Video Button]
From the time you press the shutter button halfway until the en d of recording:
• Maintain the same distance to the subject and the same composi tion.
• When using [Post Focus], the angle of view is narrower.
Not available in these cases:
• The [Post Focus] function is disabled when using the following settings:
– [Clear in Backlight]/[Glistening Water]/[Artistic Nightscape]/ [Glittering Illuminations]/ 
[Handheld Night Shot]/[Clear Night Portrait]/[Soft Image of a F lower] (Scene Guide Mode)
– [Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft  Focus]/[Star Filter]/
[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
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1Select an image with the [ ] icon on the playback screen, and 
press 3.
• You can also perform the same operation by touching the icon [ ].
2Select and touch a focus area.• If a picture that is in focus is not available for the selected 
area, a red frame will be disp layed. You cannot save a 
picture in this case.
• You cannot select the edges of the screen.
• You can fine-adjust the focus by dragging the slide bar 
during enlarged display. (You can also perform the same 
operation by pressing  2/1 .)
3Touch [ ] to save the picture.• The picture will be saved in JPEG format.
Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
3/4 /2/ 1/Touching Selects a focus area.
• It cannot be selected during 
enlarged display.
Enlarges the display.
Reduces the display (during 
enlarged display).
[Fn4]Switches to the Focus Stacking 
function.  (P130)
[Fn5]
In-focus portions are highlighted 
with color. ([Peaking])
• Switches in order of [OFF] >[ON] 
([LOW])  > [ON] ([HIGH]).
[MENU/SET]Saves the picture
• You cannot choose and save the picture from a TV screen even i f the camera is connected to 
a TV through an HDMI micro cable.
Fn5
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AFocus
B Focus: closer
C Focus: farther away
1Touch [ ] in step 2 of “Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture”.• You can also perform the same operation by pressing [Fn4].
2Touch the merging method.
Merging multiple pictures to widen the focus range (Focus Stack ing)
[Auto Merging]
Automatically selects pictures that are suited to be merged, and 
merges them into a single picture.
• Priority will be given to pictures with closer focus.
• Pictures will be merged into a single picture and the resulting picture 
will be saved when this item is selected.
[Range Merging]Merges pictures with specified focus areas into a single pictur e.
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