Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual

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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings
Recording Mode: 
∫About [More settings] (step 
2 in  P139 )
• When using burst recording, if you press and hold the shutter  button, recording will be 
performed until a specified number of pictures are taken.
Example:
When the initial position is set to F5.6:
1  first picture,  2 second picture,  3 third picture...  5 fifth picture
Aperture Bracket
[Image Count] [3], [5]: Takes a specified number of pictures with different 
aperture values within the range based on the initial aperture 
value.
[ALL]: Takes pictures using all aperture values.
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∫About [More settings] (step 2 in  P139 )
¢Not available for burst recording. When using burst recording,  if you press and hold the 
shutter button, recording will be performed continuously until  a specified number of pictures 
are taken.
A Close-up
B Infinity
1 first picture,  2 second picture...  5 fifth picture...
Focus Bracket
[Step] Sets the interval between focus positions.•The distance by which the focus position moves in each 
step will be shorter if the init
ial position is closer to a 
subject, and conversely if the in itial position is farther from a 
subject, the distance will be longer.
[Image Count]¢Sets the number of pictures to be taken.
[Sequence] [0/
s/r ]: Alternately moves the focus position closer and farther 
away within the range centred on the initial position as you ta ke 
pictures.
[0/ r]: Moves the focus position farther away from the initial 
position as you take pictures.
[Sequence]: [0/ s/r ] [Sequence]: [0/r]
• Pictures taken with Focus Bracket are displayed as a set of gr oup pictures. (P187)
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Image Stabilizer
Applicable modes: 
Automatically detects and prevents jitter. For motion picture recording, the 5-Axis Hybrid 
Image Stabilizer function is available. It uses both the optical stabilizer of the lens and the 
electronic stabilizer of the camera’s sensor. It corrects diffe rent types of jitters including 
those that occur during zoom recording and also recording while walking.
Select the menu. (P51)
>  [Rec] > [Stabilizer]
[Operation 
Mode] []
([Normal])
Vertical and horizontal shake are 
compensated for.
[]
([Panning]) Camera shake is corrected for up/down 
movements.
This mode is ideal for panning (a method 
of taking pictures which involves turning 
the camera to track the movements of a 
subject which continues to move in a fixed direction).
[OFF] [Stabilizer] does not work.
[E-Stabilization 
(Video)] Corrects jitters that occur in 5 directions during motion pictu
re recording, 
namely the vertical direction, horizontal direction, rotation a xis, vertical 
rotation, and horizontal rotation (5-axis Hybrid Image Stabiliz er function).
[ON]/[OFF]
• If you set this item to [ON], the angle of view of recorded mo tion pictures 
may become narrower.
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Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer], a tripod or  the self-timer (P132).
• Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cas es. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears  on the screen.
We recommend using a tripod.
– Slow Sync. – Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction
– [Clear Nightscape]/[C ool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/ [Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Cl ear Night Portrait] (Scene Guide  Mode)
– When you set to a slow shutter speed
• It is recommended to disable the Image Stabilizer when using a  tripod.
• The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following  cases.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
– When there is a lot of jitter
– When the zoom magnification is high
– When using the Digital Zoom
– When taking pictures while following a moving subject
– When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors  or in dark places
• The panning effect in [ ] is more difficult to achieve in the f ollowing cases.
– In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer’s  day
– When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th of a second
– When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is mov ing slowly (The 
background will not become a blur)
– When the camera does not keep up with the subject satisfactori ly
Not available in these cases:
• In Panorama Shot Mode mode, the [Stabilizer] setting will switch to [ ] (Panning) even if it is 
set to [ ] (Normal). 
• In the following cases, the [Stabilizer] will switch to [ ] (No rmal), even if it is set to [ ] 
(Panning):
– During motion picture recording
– When 4K Photo function has been set
– When recording using [Post Focus]
• The 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer function is not available i n the following cases:
– When [Variable Frame Rate] is set
– When recording motion pictures with their size set to [4K] or  [C4K] in [Rec Quality]
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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 20k
Applicable modes: 
This function works when any of the picture sizes  (P196) indicated with   is selected.
You can zoom in further than you  can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the 
image quality.
Maximum magnification: 40 k
(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnificatio n level differs 
depending on [Picture Size] setting.)
Zoom types and use
Optical Zoom
Not available in these cases:• This function is not available in the following cases:
– When recording with Zoom Macro
Extended Optical Zoom
Not available in these cases:• This function is not available in the following cases:– [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
– [Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode)
– When recording 4K photos
– When recording with the Post Focus function
– When [HDR] is set to [ON]
– [Multi Exp.]
– When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON]
– When [iHDR] is set to [ON]
– When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
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Applicable modes: 
You can zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimizing the 
deterioration of the image quality.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Applicable modes: 
Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in 
up to four times the original zoom magnification.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Intelligent Zoom
> [Rec]/ [Motion Picture]  > [i.Zoom]
Not available in these cases:• This function is not available in the following cases:
– [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
– [Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode )
– When [HDR] is set to [ON]
– [Multi Exp.]
– When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON]
– When [iHDR] is set to [ON]
– When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
– When recording with Zoom Macro
[Digital Zoom]
> [Rec]/ [Motion Picture]  > [Digital Zoom]
• When using the [i.Zoom], the maximum magnification of the Digi tal Zoom is limited to 2k.
• When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and t he self-timer (P132) for 
taking pictures.
• In the Digital Zoom range, the AF area is displayed at the cen ter in a larger size.
Not available in these cases:• This function is not available in the following cases:
– [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
– [Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop ]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
– When recording with [Post Focus]
– When [HDR] is set to [ON]
– [Multi Exp.]
– When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
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1To u c h   [ ] .
2To u c h   [ ] .
• The slide bar is displayed.
3Perform zoom operations by dragging 
the slide bar.
• The zoom speed varies depending on the touched position.
• Touch [ ] again to end touch zoom operations.
Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom)
[ ]/[ ] Zooms slowly
[ ]/ [ ] Zooms quickly
Not available in these cases:
• This function is not available in the following cases: – When recording [4K Live Cropping]
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Taking pictures by using the flash
Applicable modes: 
∫Open/Close the built-in flash
Taking a picture using the flas h becomes possible by opening th e built-in flash.
ATo open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
BTo close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.• Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera.
• Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in use.
• The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash is closed.
• Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.
• Be careful not to catch a finger when closing the flash bulb.
In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [ Œ] (forced flash off).• When recording motion pictures
• When recording 4K photos
• When recording with [Post Focus]
• When using the electronic shutter
• When [HDR] is set to [ON]
• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
• When an image effect in [Filter Effect] of [Filter Settings] i s set
Using the flash skillfully• When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, t he lower portion of the photo 
may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled beca use the photo flash may be 
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∫The available flash range (approximation)
The edges of flash pictures taken without using the zoom at sho rt distances (close to the 
wide end) may appear dark. This may be alleviated by zooming in a little further.
• This is the range when [ISO Limit Set]  (P205) is set to [OFF].
WideTe l e
[AUTO] in 
[Sensitivity] 0.5 m (1.6 feet) to 13.2 m (43 feet) 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 7.9 m (26 feet)
• Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash
 while it is activated. The objects 
may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
• Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior  to taking pictures due to Forced 
ON/Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pi ctures. You must wait a moment to 
take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking red indi cating the flash is charging.
• When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the  built-in flash. Refer to P312 for the 
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Setting the Flash Functions
Applicable modes: 
Select whether to set the flash output automatically or manually.
1Select the menu. (P51)
2(When [MANUAL] is selected)
Select the menu.
3Press 2/1  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].• You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps o f [1/3].
Changing the firing mode
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Firing Mode]
[TTL] The camera automatically sets the flash output.
[MANUAL] Set the luminosity ratio of the flash manually. In [TTL] you ca
n shoot the 
photograph you want even when shooting dark scenes that may 
otherwise be too brightly lit by the flash.
• When [MANUAL] is set, the luminosity ratio ([1/1], etc.) is di splayed on 
the flash icon on the screen.
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Manual Flash Adjust.]
• This item is available only when the built-in flash is used.
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