Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Applicable modes: 
The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode.
•Confirm the effects of aperture:  You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) 
before taking a picture by closing the diaphragm blades to the  aperture value you set.
• Confirm the effects of shutter speed:  Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual 
picture that will be taken with that shutter speed.
1Set a function button to [Preview].  (P55)• The following step is an example in which [Preview] is assigne d to [Fn6].
2Press [Fn6] to switch between different effect preview screens.
• Every time you press the [Fn6] button, the screen switches.
Depth of field properties
¢1 Recording conditions
¢ 2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred backgr ound etc.
¢ 3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in fo cus including the background 
etc.
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode )
Normal recording screenAperture effect preview 
screen
Aperture effect:  ±
Shutter speed effect: — Shutter speed effect 
preview screen
Aperture effect:  ±
Shutter speed effect:  ±
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Aperture valueSmallLarge
Focus lengthTe l eWide
Distance to the subjectNearDistant
Depth of field (effective focus range)  Shallow (Narrow)¢ 2 Deep (Wide)¢3
• It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.
• Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/16000th  of a second.
• Switching the ND filter setting will end Preview Mode.
Not available in these cases:• Preview Mode is not available when recording with [ ] ([4K Pre- Burst]) of the 4K Photo 
function.
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Applicable modes: 
When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a 
suitable exposure setting.
1Set a function button to [One Push AE].  (P55)
2(When exposure is not adequate)
Press function button .
• The exposure meter is displayed, and the aperture and shutter  speed are changed to give 
a suitable exposure.
• In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set. – When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to a chieve adequate exposure 
by changing the aperture value or shutter speed
– When recording using the flash
– In Preview Mode  (P71)
Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Pu sh AE)
How to tell if the exposure is not adequate• If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red when the shutter button is pressed 
halfway.
• If the Manual Exposure Assistance  (P69) is anything other than   when in Manual 
Exposure mode.
Blink red The exposure is changed to give a 
suitable exposure.
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Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)
Recording Mode: 
Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
• After the screen that asks you to check the recording direction is displayed, the 
horizontal/vertical guidelines will be displayed.
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
3Press the shutter button fully and move the camera in a small c ircle 
in the direction of the arrow on the screen.
4Press the shutter button once again to end the picture recordin g.
• Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.
• Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of  the guide.
Recording from left to right
Image size: [STANDARD] Image size: [WIDE]
• Move the camera at a constant speed. Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if the 
camera is moved too fast or slow. A
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∫Changing the recording direction and angle of view (image size)  of panorama 
pictures
>
 [Rec] >[Panorama Settings]
• The number of recording pixels in the horizontal and vertical  directions of the panorama picture 
varies depending on the image size, the recording direction and the number of combined 
pictures.
The maximum number of pixels is shown below.
∫ Technique for Panorama Shot Mode
[Direction]Sets the recording direction.
[Picture Size]Sets the angle of view (image size).[STANDARD]/[WIDE]
Image sizeRecording directionHorizontal 
ResolutionVertical Resolution
[STANDARD]Horizontal8176 pixels1920 pixels
Vertical2560 pixels7680 pixels
[WIDE]Horizontal8176 pixels960 pixels
Vertical1280 pixels7680 pixels
A Move the camera in the recording direction 
without shaking it.
If the camera shakes too much, pictures 
may not be able to be recorded, or the 
recorded panorama picture may become 
narrower (smaller).
B Move the camera towards the edge of the 
range you wish to record.
(The edge of the range will not be 
recorded in the last frame)
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∫About playback
Pressing  3 will start scrolling playback automatically in the 
same direction as the recording.
• The following operations can be performed during scrolling 
playback.
¢ When the playback is paused, you can scroll forwards and backwa rds by dragging the 
screen.
When the scroll bar is touched, the playback position jumps to  the touched position.
3Start panorama playback/Pause¢
4St op
• The zoom position is fixed to Wide.
• The focus, White Balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimu m values for the first picture. 
As a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially d uring recording, the entire 
panorama picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or b rightness.
• When multiple pictures are combined to create a single panoram a picture, the subject may 
appear distorted or the connection points may be noticeable in  some cases.
Not available in these cases:
• A panorama picture may not be able to be created, or the pictu res may not be combined 
properly when recording the following subjects or under the rec ording conditions below.
– Subjects with a single, uniform color or repetitive pattern (s uch as the sky or a beach)
– Moving subjects (person, pet, car, waves, flowers blowing in the breeze, etc.)
– Subjects where the color or patterns change in a short time (s uch as an image appearing on 
a display)
– Dark places
– Locations with flickering light sources such as fluorescent li ghts or candles
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Taking Pictures that match the Scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode: 
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the 
example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, an d focus, allowing you to 
record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press  2/1 to select the scene.
• The scene can also be selected by dragging an example 
image or the slide bar.
3Press [MENU/SET].
• It is also possible to display the selection screen by touchin g the 
Recording Mode icon in recording screen.
• To change the Scene Guide Mode, select the [ ] tab on the menu screen, select [Scene  Switch] , and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step2 on  P76 .
• The following items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because  the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
– Items other than the picture quality adjustment in [Photo Styl e]
– [Sensitivity]
– [Filter Settings]
– [Metering Mode]
– [Highlight Shadow]
– [HDR]
– [Multi Exp.]
• Although White Balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of  scene, you can fine tune the 
White Balance  (P109) or use White Balance bracketing  (P110) by pressing the cursor button 
1  on the recording screen.
• Depending on the scene, the recording screen may seem as if fr ames are missed.
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Displaying the description of each scene and recording tips
Press [DISP.] while the scene selection screen is displayed.
• When it is set to the guide display, detailed explanations and  tips for each scene are displayed.
Types of Scene Guide Mode
Normal displayGuide display List display
[Clear Portrait] [Silky Skin]
• The smoothing effect is  applied to the part that has a 
similar tone to the complexion 
of a subject, as well.
• This mode may not be 
effective under insufficient 
lighting.
[Backlit Softness] [Clear in Backlight]
[Relaxing Tone] [Sweet Child's Face]
Touch the face.• A still picture is recorded with 
the focus and exposure set for 
the touched location.
[Distinct Scenery] [Bright Blue Sky]
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[Glistening Water]
• Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects 
on the objects other than 
water surface. [Clear Nightscape]
[Cool Night Sky] [Warm Glowing Nightscape]
[Artistic Nightscape] [Glittering Illuminations]
[Handheld Night Shot]
• Do not move the unit during  the continuous shooting after 
pressing the shutter button.
• The angle of view will be 
slightly narrower. [Clear Night Portrait]
• We recommend using a tripod 
and the self-timer.
• When [Clear Night Portrait] is  selected, keep the subject still 
for about 1 second after taking 
the picture.
[Soft Image of a Flower]
• For close-up recording, we  recommend that you close the 
flash and avoid using it. [Appetizing Food]
• For close-up recording, we 
recommend that you close the 
flash and avoid using it.
[Cute Dessert]
• For close-up recording, we  recommend that you close the 
flash and avoid using it. [Freeze Animal Motion]
• The initial setting for the AF 
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Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode: 
This mode records with additional image effects.
You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the 
screen.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press  3/4 to select the image effects 
(filters).
A Preview display
• You can also select the image effects (filters) by touching  the example images.
3Press [MENU/SET].
• It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the 
Recording Mode icon in recording 
screen.
• If you select the [ ] tab on the menu screen, you can select the following menu items:
– [Filter Effect]: Displays the image effect (filter) selection  screen.
– [Simultaneous record w/o filter]: Allows you to set the camera  
to take a picture with and without an image effect 
simultaneously.  (P195)
• White Balance will be fixed to [AWB], and [Sensitivity] will be fixed to [AUTO].
• Depending on the image effect, the recording screen may seem a s if frames are missed.
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Displaying the description of each image effect
Press [DISP.] while the image effect selection screen is displa yed.
• When it is set to the guide display, explanations for each picture effect are displayed.
Types of image effects
Normal displayGuide display List display
[Expressive] [Retro] [Old Days]
[High Key] [Low Key] [Sepia]
[Monochrome] [Dynamic 
Monochrome] [Rough 
Monochrome]
[Silky 
Monochrome] [Impressive Art]
[High Dynamic]
[Cross Process] [Toy Effect] [Toy Pop]
[Bleach Bypass] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus]
[Fantasy] [Star Filter] [One Point Color]
[Sunshine]