Panasonic Dmc Fz28 Operating Instructions Manual
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P139)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 .
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
Applicable modes:
³±
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
Refer to P49 for the flash range.Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-80.png "Page 81
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P139)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 .
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
Applicable modes:
³±
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
Refer to P49 for the flash range.Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving,...")
81VQT1S36 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P139) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 . The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject. Applicable modes: ³± [OFF]/[ON] Note Refer to P49 for the flash range.Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving,...
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•If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the
maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under
[PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].
(P90)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22.
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of
the subject.
Applicable modes:
³±´²...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-81.png "Page 82
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
•If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the
maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under
[PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].
(P90)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22.
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of
the subject.
Applicable modes:
³±´²...")
VQT1S3682 Advanced (Recording pictures) •If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under [PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P90) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the subject. Applicable modes: ³±´²...
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∫Setting the white balance manually
1 Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 1 .
2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then
press [MENU/SET].
∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ]
You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the white balance.
You can set from the quick menu. (P23)1Select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press 1
Press 1 again...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-82.png "Page 83
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Setting the white balance manually
1 Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 1 .
2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then
press [MENU/SET].
∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ]
You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the white balance.
You can set from the quick menu. (P23)1Select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press 1
Press 1 again...")
83VQT1S36 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 1 . 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET]. ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. You can set from the quick menu. (P23)1Select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press 1 Press 1 again...
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∫Setting the color temperature
You can set the color temperature m anually for taking natural pictures
in different lighting conditions. The color of light is measured as a
number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature becomes high the
picture becomes bluish and as the color temperature becomes low the
picture becomes reddish.
1 Select [ ] and then press 1.
2 Press 3/4 to select the color temperature and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
You can set a color...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-83.png "Page 84
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Setting the color temperature
You can set the color temperature m anually for taking natural pictures
in different lighting conditions. The color of light is measured as a
number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature becomes high the
picture becomes bluish and as the color temperature becomes low the
picture becomes reddish.
1 Select [ ] and then press 1.
2 Press 3/4 to select the color temperature and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
You can set a color...")
VQT1S3684 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫Setting the color temperature You can set the color temperature m anually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature becomes high the picture becomes bluish and as the color temperature becomes low the picture becomes reddish. 1 Select [ ] and then press 1. 2 Press 3/4 to select the color temperature and then press [MENU/SET]. Note You can set a color...
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Note
The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the
same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to
[ ƒ ], [Ø ] or [ Ù].
If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.Switch the AF mode to [ ƒ] or [ Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [ Ù].The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-84.png "Page 85
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the
same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to
[ ƒ ], [Ø ] or [ Ù].
If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.Switch the AF mode to [ ƒ] or [ Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [ Ù].The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this...")
85VQT1S36 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ ƒ ], [Ø ] or [ Ù]. If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.Switch the AF mode to [ ƒ] or [ Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [ Ù].The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
Note
If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.AF Tracking will not operate when t he subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed
to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case. AF tracking cannot be selected for [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE] or
[FILM GRAIN] in the scene mode, $ mode, or [COLOR EFFECT] is selected.
[ ] does not work in AF...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-85.png "Page 86
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
Note
If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.AF Tracking will not operate when t he subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed
to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case. AF tracking cannot be selected for [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE] or
[FILM GRAIN] in the scene mode, $ mode, or [COLOR EFFECT] is selected.
[ ] does not work in AF...")
VQT1S3686 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) Note If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.AF Tracking will not operate when t he subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case. AF tracking cannot be selected for [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in the scene mode, $ mode, or [COLOR EFFECT] is selected. [ ] does not work in AF...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
When selecting [ ]
1 Press 3/4/2 /1 to select AF
area as shown in the figure to the
right.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Note
The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ Ù].Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent auto
mode, When the power save mode is activated, or When this unit is turned off.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 .
The camera will adjust focus...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-86.png "Page 87
87VQT1S36
Advanced (Recording pictures)
When selecting [ ]
1 Press 3/4/2 /1 to select AF
area as shown in the figure to the
right.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Note
The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ Ù].Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent auto
mode, When the power save mode is activated, or When this unit is turned off.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 .
The camera will adjust focus...")
87VQT1S36 Advanced (Recording pictures) When selecting [ ] 1 Press 3/4/2 /1 to select AF area as shown in the figure to the right. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to set. Note The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ Ù].Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent auto mode, When the power save mode is activated, or When this unit is turned off. For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 . The camera will adjust focus...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22.
Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked.
This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is
outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure
cannot be achieved.
Applicable modes:
∫ Setting the AF/AE lock
1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
2 Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and exposure.
3 Move the camera to compose the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-87.png "Page 88
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22.
Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked.
This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is
outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure
cannot be achieved.
Applicable modes:
∫ Setting the AF/AE lock
1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
2 Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and exposure.
3 Move the camera to compose the...")
VQT1S3688 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked. This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure cannot be achieved. Applicable modes: ∫ Setting the AF/AE lock 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and exposure. 3 Move the camera to compose the...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 .
This can enlarge subjec ts even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom.
Applicable modes:
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
Refer to P38 for details.If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be
set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 .
Setting color effects for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes:
Note
When in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-88.png "Page 89
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 .
This can enlarge subjec ts even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom.
Applicable modes:
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
Refer to P38 for details.If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be
set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 .
Setting color effects for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes:
Note
When in...")
89VQT1S36 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 . This can enlarge subjec ts even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note Refer to P38 for details.If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1]. For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 . Setting color effects for the recorded pictures. Applicable modes: Note When in...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise
becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for
[NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than
[NOISE REDUCTION].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates the jitter,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65486/w300_dmc-fz28_en_om_d-89.png "Page 90
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise
becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for
[NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than
[NOISE REDUCTION].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates the jitter,...")
VQT1S3690 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter,...