Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual
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∫[ ] Live View Finder style display layout (Example of viewfinder style display)
∫ [ ] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display)
¢When the on-monitor recording information screen is displayed, you can touch the desired
item and change its setting directly.
With information
(detailed
information) With information With information
(detailed
information
, tilt
sensor display) With information
(tilt sensor
display)
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∫[ ] Live View Finder style display layout (Example of viewfinder style display)
∫ [ ] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display)
¢When the on-monitor recording information screen is displayed, you can touch the desired
item and change its setting directly.
With information
(detailed
information) With information With information
(detailed
information
, tilt
sensor display) With information
(tilt sensor
display)
With information...")
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∫About the tilt sensor display
With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc.
• When the tilt of the camera is little, the indicator changes t o green.
¢ This is displayed if [Highlight] (P225) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
• Some of the screens cannot be displayed for certain files that you play back, such as motion
pictures and 4K burst files.
A
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∫About the tilt sensor display
With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc.
• When the tilt of the camera is little, the indicator changes t o green.
¢ This is displayed if [Highlight] (P225) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
• Some of the screens cannot be displayed for certain files that you play back, such as motion
pictures and 4K burst files.
A
Horizontal direction : Correcting tilt to the left
B Vertical direction :...")
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Applicable modes:
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
• Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
3Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and
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Applicable modes:
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
• Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
3Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and
then...")
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Applicable modes:
You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brig htness of the face.
∫ Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
• [Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the brigh tness optimization position is
canceled.
Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE )
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
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Applicable modes:
You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brig htness of the face.
∫ Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
• [Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the brigh tness optimization position is
canceled.
Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE )
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
• The setting screen for the...")
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Setting menu items
You can either operate the buttons or touch the monitor to set menu items.
1Press [MENU/SET].
• The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the ca mera.
[Rec] (P190) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K P
hoto
and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
[Motion Picture]
(P212) This menu lets you set the [Rec...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65483/w64_dmc-fz2500_en_adv_om_d-50.png "Page 51
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Setting menu items
You can either operate the buttons or touch the monitor to set menu items.
1Press [MENU/SET].
• The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the ca mera.
[Rec] (P190) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K P
hoto
and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
[Motion Picture]
(P212) This menu lets you set the [Rec...")
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3Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select
the setting and press [MENU/SET].
• You can also select the setting by rotating the rear dial.
• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
(In touch operation)
Touch the Setting to set.
• There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on th e modes or menu settings
being used on the camera.
∫ Switching to other menus
1Press 2.
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3Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select
the setting and press [MENU/SET].
• You can also select the setting by rotating the rear dial.
• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
(In touch operation)
Touch the Setting to set.
• There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on th e modes or menu settings
being used on the camera.
∫ Switching to other menus
1Press 2.
2Press 3/4 to select a menu...")
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Calling frequently-used menus instantly
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display
style the camera is in.
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
• You can also use the button as a function button. (P55)
2Rotate the front dial to select the menu item.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Calling frequently-used menus instantly
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display
style the camera is in.
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
• You can also use the button as a function button. (P55)
2Rotate the front dial to select the menu item.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu...")
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When [Q.MENU] (P228) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can
be changed as desired.
Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.
1Press 4 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to select the menu item in the top
row and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 2/1 to select the empty space in the bottom
row and then press [MENU/SET].
A Items that can be set
B Set items
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When [Q.MENU] (P228) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can
be changed as desired.
Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.
1Press 4 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to select the menu item in the top
row and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 2/1 to select the empty space in the bottom
row and then press [MENU/SET].
A Items that can be set
B Set items
• You can also set the menu item by dragging it from the top...")
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Assigning frequently used functions to the
buttons
(function buttons)
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons.• Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the function bu tton.
• Some functions may not be available depending on the mode or displayed screen.
1Select the menu. (P51)
2Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to
assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].
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Assigning frequently used functions to the
buttons
(function buttons)
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons.• Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the function bu tton.
• Some functions may not be available depending on the mode or displayed screen.
1Select the menu. (P51)
2Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to
assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the function you want to...")
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You can use assigned functions by pressing a function button when recording.
∫ Using function buttons with touch operations
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [Fn8], [Fn9], [Fn10], [Fn11] or [Fn12].• [Fn8], [Fn9], [Fn10], [Fn11], and [Fn12] cannot be used
when the viewfinder is in use.
∫ Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode]
Using the function buttons during recording
[Rec] menu/Recording functions
– [Exposure Comp.] (P103): [Fn4]¢
–[Wi-Fi] (P260): [Fn8]¢
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You can use assigned functions by pressing a function button when recording.
∫ Using function buttons with touch operations
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [Fn8], [Fn9], [Fn10], [Fn11] or [Fn12].• [Fn8], [Fn9], [Fn10], [Fn11], and [Fn12] cannot be used
when the viewfinder is in use.
∫ Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode]
Using the function buttons during recording
[Rec] menu/Recording functions
– [Exposure Comp.] (P103): [Fn4]¢
–[Wi-Fi] (P260): [Fn8]¢
–...")
51 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Setting menu items You can either operate the buttons or touch the monitor to set menu items. 1Press [MENU/SET]. • The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the ca mera. [Rec] (P190) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K P hoto and other aspects of the pictures you are recording. [Motion Picture] (P212) This menu lets you set the [Rec Format ], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording. [Custom] (P220) Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and but ton operations, can be set up according to your preferences. [Setup] (P229) This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the opera ting beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions. [Playback] (P237) This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settin gs, etc. of recorded pictures. 2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET]. • The menu item can also be selected by rotating the rear dial. • You can also move to the next page by pressing [DISP.] or rotating the zoom lever. (In touch operation) Touch the menu item. • The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 52 3Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]. • You can also select the setting by rotating the rear dial. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. (In touch operation) Touch the Setting to set. • There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on th e modes or menu settings being used on the camera. ∫ Switching to other menus 1Press 2. 2Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as []. • You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial. 3Press [MENU/SET]. (In touch operation) Touch a menu selector icon, such as [ ]. ∫ Close the menu Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway. (In touch operation) Touch [ ].
53 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. 1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. • You can also use the button as a function button. (P55) 2Rotate the front dial to select the menu item. 3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting. 4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the setting is complete. • You can also set items by pressing the cursor buttons 3/4/2 /1. On-monitor recording information in [ ] (Monitor style) (P46) Select the item by pressing the [Q.MENU] button and rotating the rear dial, and then select the setting by rotating the front dial. • You can also set with 3/4/2/1 and [MENU/SET]. AFS AFS AUTO60 2.8AWB L3:2 0 MOV24 p MOV24pAFS AFS AUTO60 2.8AWB L3:2 0 AFS AFS 98AW B 000 Fn ISOAUTO Wi-FiL3:2
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 54 When [Q.MENU] (P228) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu. 1Press 4 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to select the menu item in the top row and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 2/1 to select the empty space in the bottom row and then press [MENU/SET]. A Items that can be set B Set items • You can also set the menu item by dragging it from the top row to the bottom row. • If there is no empty space in the bottom row, you can replace an existing item with a new select item by selecting th e existing item. • To cancel the setting, move to the bottom row by pressing 4 and select an item to cancel, and then press [MENU/SET]. 4Press [ ].• It will return to screen of step1. Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen. Customizing the Quick Menu settings L3:2AFS 12345 L3:2AFS
55 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons.• Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the function bu tton. • Some functions may not be available depending on the mode or displayed screen. 1Select the menu. (P51) 2Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign and then press [MENU/SET]. • For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode], refer to P56. • For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode], refer to P58. • To restore the default function button settings, select [Resto re to Default]. ∫Configuring the function button settings from the on-monitor recording information screen Touching [Fn] on the on-monitor recording information screen (P45) also allows you to display the screen in step 2. ∫ Rapidly assigning functions The assignment screen displayed in Step 3 above can be displayed by holding a function button ([Fn3] to [Fn7]) for 2 seconds. > [Custom] > [Fn Button Set] > [Setting in REC mode]/[Setting in PLAY mode] MENU
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 56 You can use assigned functions by pressing a function button when recording. ∫ Using function buttons with touch operations 1Touch [ ]. 2Touch [Fn8], [Fn9], [Fn10], [Fn11] or [Fn12].• [Fn8], [Fn9], [Fn10], [Fn11], and [Fn12] cannot be used when the viewfinder is in use. ∫ Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode] Using the function buttons during recording [Rec] menu/Recording functions – [Exposure Comp.] (P103): [Fn4]¢ –[Wi-Fi] (P260): [Fn8]¢ – [Q.MENU] (P53): [Fn5]¢ – [LVF/Monitor Switch] (P36): [Fn7]¢ – [LVF/Monitor Disp. Style] (P46) – [AF/AE LOCK] (P102) –[AF-ON] (P101, 102) – [Preview] (P71): [Fn6] ¢ – [One Push AE] (P72) – [Touch AE] (P50) – [Level Gauge] (P47): [Fn9] ¢ – [Focus Area Set] (P57) – [Slow Zoom T]: [Fn1]¢ (P38) – [Slow Zoom W]: [Fn2]¢ (P38) – [1 Shot RAW+JPG] – [1 Shot Spot Metering] – [Cursor Button Lock] (P57) – [Dial Operation Switch] (P41): [Fn3] ¢ – [Photo Style] (P191) – [Filter Effect] (P79 , 193) –[Aspect Ratio] (P196) – [Picture Size] (P196) – [Quality] (P197) – [AFS/AFF] (P89) – [Metering Mode] (P198) – [Burst Rate] (P114) – [4K PHOTO] (P117): [Fn12] ¢ –[Self Timer] (P132) – [Bracket] (P139) – [Highlight Shadow] (P199) – [i.Dynamic] (P200) – [i.Resolution] (P200) – [HDR] (P201) – [Shutter Type] (P204) – [Flash Mode] (P151) – [Flash Adjust.] (P154) – [Wireless Flash Setup] (P155) –[i.Zoom] (P146) – [Digital Zoom] (P146) – [Stabilizer] (P143) – [Sensitivity] (P105) – [White Balance] (P107) – [WB(Auto White Balance)] (P107) – [WB(Daylight)] (P107) – [WB(Cloudy)] (P107) – [WB(Shade)] (P107) – [WB(Incandescent)] (P107) – [WB(Flash)] (P107) – [WB(White Set 1)] (P107) – [WB(White Set 2)] (P107) – [WB(White Set 3)] (P107) – [WB(White Set 4)] (P107) – [WB(Color Temperature 1)] (P107) – [WB(Color Temperature 2)] (P107) – [WB(Color Temperature 3)] (P107) – [WB(Color Temperature 4)] (P107) – [AF Mode/MF] (P91, 100) – [Macro Mode] ( P 111 ) – [Restore to Default] Fn9 Fn8 Fn10 Fn11SNAPFn12
57 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations ¢Function button settings at the time of purchase. [Motion Picture] menu – [4K Live Cropping] (P171) – [Snap Movie] (P165): [Fn11] ¢ – [Motion Pic. Rec Format] (P159) – [Motion Pic. Rec Quality] (P159) – [Variable Frame Rate] (P173)– [Picture Mode] (P164) – [Synchro Scan] (P178) – [Time Code Display] (P213) – [Mic. Directivity Adjust] (P313) – [Color Bars] (P218) [Custom] menu/[Setup] menu – [Silent Mode] (P220) – [Peaking] (P223) – [Histogram] (P224): [Fn10] ¢ – [Guide Line] (P224) – [Zebra Pattern] (P225) – [Monochrome Live View] (P226)– [Rec Area] (P226) – [Video-Priority Display] (P227) – [Zoom Lever] (P227) – [Zoom Ring] (P227) – [Touch Screen] (P228) – [Headphone Volume] (P230) • When set to [Focus Area Set], it is possible to display the po sition setting screen of either AF area or MF Assist. • When [1 Shot RAW+JPG] is set, it will record the RAW file and a fine JPEG image simultaneously once only. It will return to original quality af ter recording. • When [1 Shot Spot Metering] is set, it will record with [Meter ing Mode] set to [ ] (spot) once only. It will return to original Metering Mode after recording. • Operations of the cursor button and [MENU/SET] are disabled wh en [Cursor Button Lock] is set. Press the function button again to enable them.
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 58 You can directly set an assigned function to a selected image by pressing the function button during playback. Example: When [Fn5] is set to [Favorite] 1Press 2/1 to select the picture.2Press [Fn5], and then set the image as [Favorite]. ∫ Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode] • The following functions can be assigned to the button [Fn1], [ Fn2], [Fn3], [Fn4], [Fn5] or [Fn7]. ¢ Function button settings at the time of purchase. Using the function buttons during playback [Playback] Menu/Playback functions –[Wi-Fi] (P260): [Fn4] ¢ – [LVF/Monitor Switch] (P36): [Fn7]¢ –[Favorite] (P255): [Fn5]¢ – [Print Set] (P255) – [Protect] (P257) – [Delete Single] (P189) –[Off] – [Restore to Default] 1/981/98 1/98 1/98
59 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Entering Text 1Press 3/4/ 2/ 1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register. • Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special characters). • To enter the same character twice, move the cursor by rotating the rear dial to the right or the zoom lever to the [ T ] side. • The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and pressing [MENU/SET]: –[ ]]: Enter a blank – [Delete]: Delete a character –[ ] ¢: Move the entry position cursor to the left –[ ]¢: Move the entry position cursor to the right ¢ It can also be moved with the rear dial or zoom lever. • A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]) • A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] a nd [ ]. (Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]) 2Press 3/4/2/ 1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press [MENU/SET] to end text input.
60 3. Recording Modes Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the sub ject and scene, so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them. 1Set the mode dial to [ ¦]. • The camera will switch to either the most recently used of Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode. At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. 2Align the screen with the subject. • When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. (Automatic scene detection)