Panasonic Dmc Fz28 Operating Instructions Manual

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[REC] mode: 
Taking Close-up Pictures 
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject  as close as 1 cm (0.04 feet) from the lens by 
rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 k).
As you rotate the zoom lever towards Tele,  the distance at which you can take close-up 
pictures changes in steps. The maximum distanc e for close-up pictures is 2 m  (6.57 feet) 
(6 k-10 k).
Press  [AF #/FOCUS].
In AF macro mode, [ ] is displayed. To cancel, 
press [AF #/FOCUS] again.
Take the pictures.
∫ Focus range¢ The focus range changes in steps.
∫Tele-macro function
You can take a picture as close as 1 m (3.28feet) when the zoom is set to 11 k-18 k (close 
to fully tele) ([ ] is displayed on the screen). 
It is convenient to take pictures of flowers on the ground standing, or take close-up 
pictures of insects that may run away when you get too close.

Jitter may occur when using the tele-macro function. If you cannot use a tripod, it is 
recommended to take a picture in the light condition that will allow aperture setting of F4.0 or 
above and shutter speed of 1/125 or higher to maintain the jitter compensation function.
If you focus on the subject at 2 m (6.57feet) or less distant position with tele-macro function 
when setting the optical zoom magnification in 18k and then rotate the zoom lever for setting 
the optical zoom magnification to 11k or less, the subject becomes unfocused.
Note
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, 
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
1 cm (0.04 feet)
2 m (6.57 feet)
1 m (3.28 feet)0
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When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
AF macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera, so if the distance between the 
camera and the subject is more than 2 m (6.57 feet), it takes longer to focus.
When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the 
subject correctly.
[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Note
When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the 
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the self-timer indi cator will blink and then may turn on brightly 
operating as an AF assist lamp  (P91) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.The number of pictures which can be taken in burst mode is fixed to 3.The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST]  (P70) is fixed to 5.
Press 2 [ ë].
Press 3/ 4 to select a mode.
You can also press  2 [ë ] to select.If you set [10S/3PICTURES], after 10 seconds the 
camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.
Press [MENU/SET].
You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is 
automatically set.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the 
self-timer setting is canceled.
When [10S/3PICTURES] is selected, the self-timer 
indicator blinks again after the first and the second 
pictures are taken and the shutter is activated 
2 seconds after it blinks.
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Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 
2 seconds when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.
The flash output may not be constant when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.[10S/3PICTURES] cannot be set when auto bracket or color bracket is set, or when the scene 
mode [FLASH BURST] is set.
Self-timer cannot be set to 2 seconds or [10S/3PICTURES] in Intelligent auto mode.Self-timer cannot be used while in [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode.You cannot use the following functions when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.–Burst mode–[AUDIO REC.]
[REC] mode: 
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the backg round. Look at the following examples.
∫ Operate with the joystick
Tilt the joystick toward  2 to select [È], and then move 
3/ 4 to compensate the exposure.
A Exposure compensation valueSelect [ È] only to return to the original exposure (0 EV).Press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light 
given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
Under exposed Properly 
exposedOverexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure 
towards negative.
Press 
3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, 
compensate the exposure with  2/1.
Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
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[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/
Color Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure 
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture 
with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
With auto bracket d1 EV
In this mode, up to 3 pictures in black & white, standard, or sepia in the selected modes 
are automatically recorded each time  the shutter button is pressed.
Press [DISPLAY] to display [COLOR BRACKET] 
from the auto bracket.
It is switched between auto bracket and color bracket every time 
[DISPLAY] is pressed.
Press 2/1 to select the mode.
Auto Bracket
 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1 EV i1 EV
Press 3 [ È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set 
the compensation range of the exposure with  2/1.
When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0).
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Color Bracket
OFF
[MODE1]:
[B/W]/[STANDARD]
[MODE2]:[STANDARD]/[SEPIA]
[MODE3]:[B/W]/[STANDARD]/[SEPIA]
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Press [MENU/SET]  to close the menu.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
When setting exposure bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.When setting color bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower 
left of the screen.
The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
The auto bracket/color bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] 
is activated.
When auto bracket/color bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the 
auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the 
[SETUP] menu.
In shutter-priority AE and manual exposure, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second, 
auto bracket is canceled.
[ Π] is set for the flash when auto bracket/color bracket is set.Burst is canceled when auto bracket/color bracket is set.The one set last will take precedence. (auto bracket and color bracket cannot be set 
simultaneously.)
[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously wh ile the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Press  [  ˜ /‚  ] to display the burst mode selection 
menu, and then press  3/4 to select the burst 
mode.
A [˜ /‚ ]button
Press [MENU/SET].
You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, 
the selected item is automatically set.
Take a picture.
Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode.
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¢The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when 
the flash is not activated.
Note
When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited–The burst speed becomes slower halfway.  The exact timing of this depends on the type of 
card, the picture size and the quality.
–You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.When the burst speed is set to [ ˜], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings 
used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to 
[ ò ], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.
When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, 
outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time 
until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.
The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording 
environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.
Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.If you take pictures in burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture 
data.
[Π] is set for the flash when burst is set.Auto bracket/color bracket is canceled when burst is set.
[REC] mode: ±´
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture / 
shutter speed
Set the aperture value to a higher number  when you want a sharp focus background. Set 
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !], and then set the 
mode dial to [ ].
[OFF]˜  ò  
Burst speed (pictures/ second) —2
.5
¢approx. 2
Number of 
recordable 
pictures A
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ax. 3
Depends on the 
remaining capacity of the 
built-in memory/card.
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[ ] Aperture-priority AE
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Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the 
aperture value.
Take a picture.
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !], and then set the 
mode dial to [ ].
Tilt the joystick towards  3/4 to set the 
shutter speed.
Take a picture.
Note
Refer to  P58 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the 
pictures using the review function or playback mode.
Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright. Set the aperture value 
to a lower number when the subject is too dim.
The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure 
is not adequate.
We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.[ ] cannot be set for shutter-priority AE
[REC] mode: ²
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !], and then set the 
mode dial to [
²].
Tilt the joystick towards  3/4/ 2/1 to set 
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
Focus can be set manually when [ ] is displaying.  
(P59)
[ ] Shutter-priority AE
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Press the shutter button halfway.
The manual exposure assistance A appears for 
about 10 seconds to indicate the exposure.
Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again 
when the exposure is not adequate.
Take the picture.
∫ Manual Exposure Assistance

The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures 
after taking them using the review function.
Note
Refer to  P58 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ma y differ from the brightness of the actual 
pictures. Check the pictures using the review function or playback mode.
If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway.
[ ] for flash cannot be set.The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [ISO100] when you switch the recording mode to 
Manual exposure while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO].
Aperture Value and Shutter Speed
Aperture-priority AE The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
Available Aperture Value
(Per 1/3 EV)Shutter Speed (Sec)
F8.0 8 to 1/2000
F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600
F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1300
F3.6 F3.2 F2.8 8 to 1/1000
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Shutter-priority AE
Manual exposureNote
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The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom lever is rotated to 
Wide.
Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.
[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens 
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus.
Press and hold [AF/MF] until the focus 
range is displayed
[ ] is displayed while in manual focus mode. 
Press and hold [AF/MF] again to cancel the manual 
focus mode.
Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV)Aperture Value
86543.2
F2.8 to F8.0
2.5 2 1.6 1.3 1
1/1.3 1/1.6 1/2 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10
1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30
1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100
1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320
1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1300 F4.0 to F8.0
1/1600 F5.6 to F8.0
1/2000 F8.0
Available Aperture Value
(Per 1/3 EV)Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV)
F2.8 to F3.6 60 to 1/1000
F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300
F5.6 to F7.1 60 to 1/1600
F8.0 60 to 1/2000
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Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to focus on 
the subject.
MF assistance disappears about 2 seconds after 
you stop operating the joystick.
Focus range disappears about 5 seconds after you 
stop operating the joystick.
Take the picture.
If you tilt the joystick towards 3/4 when [MF ASSIST] is set to [MF1] or [MF2], MF assistance 
is activated and the screen is enlarged. This allows you to focus on the subject more easily.
Select [MF ASSIST] on the [SETUP] menu.  (P22)
Press 3/ 4 to select [MF1] or [MF2] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
∫ Changing the zoom area
The magnified area can be changed while 
the screen is expanded using MF Assist. 
This is convenient when you want to change 
the focus position to take pictures.
1 Display MF Assist with 3/ 4 on the 
joystick.
2 Change the area to be expanded with the 
cursor buttons  3/4/2/1 .
3 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

The following will return the MF assistance to 
the original position.
–Changing the picture size or aspect.–Turning the camera off.
A Focus range
B MF assistance
MF ASSIST
[MF1] The center of the screen is enlarged. You can adjust the focus while 
determining the composition of the whole of the screen.
[MF2] The center of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. This is 
convenient for adjusting the focus  in wide angle shots for which changes 
in focus are difficult to grasp.
[OFF] The screen is not enlarged.
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