Panasonic Dmc Fz28 Operating Instructions Manual

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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, jitter may not be avoided.Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at 
the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter 
button was pressed fully.
The maximum ISO sensitivity will be set to the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET] when set to [ON]. 
When the [ISO LIMIT SET] is set to [AUTO], it will be set automatically within the range up to 
[ISO800] depending on the brightness.
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 .
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sens itivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark pl aces without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
Applicable modes: 
³±´²
[AUTO]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
Note

When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of value set 
with [ISO LIMIT SET].
ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness within the maximum setting of 
[ISO400] ([ISO800] when the flash is used) when [AUTO] is selected for [ISO LIMIT SET].
The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.) [
X ][ Y][ W]
 [INTELLIGENT ISO]
>  [SENSITIVITY]
ISO sensitivity100 1600
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
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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
[AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
Note

The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the 
amount of picture noise.
It will work when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set to [ON].
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P22.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in ot her such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: 
¢ It cannot be selected in the motion picture mode.
Note
The optimal white balance will diff er depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded 
under so use [AWB], [ ] or [ ].
The white balance might not be adjusted for t he subject where the flash does not reach when 
the flash is used.
The white balance is memorized even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for 
the advanced scene mode or the scene mode is set to [AWB] when the advanced scene mode 
or the scene mode is changed.
 [ISO LIMIT SET]
=  [WHITE BALANCE]
[AWB] : Automatic adjustment
[V ]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[]
¢: When taking pictures with the flash only
[Ñ ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[] :
When
 using the preset white balance[] :
[] : When using the preset color temperature setting
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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 if [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected. 
2Press 3/ 4/2 /1  to adjust the white balance and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Note

If you finely adjust the white balance to A (amber), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder will change to orange. If you finely adjust the white balance to B (blue), the white 
balance icon on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will change to blue.
If you finely adjust the white balance to G _ (green) or M ` (magenta), [ _] (green) or [ `] 
(magenta) appears beside the white balance icon on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder.
Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the white balance.The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.The white balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the 
following cases.
–When you reset the white balance in [ ] or [ ]–When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ]
∫ Auto white balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictur es are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, auto white balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
Kl Kelvin color Temperature2
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A (AMBER: ORANGE)1 :B (BLUE: BLUISH)
3 :G_ (GREEN: GREENISH)4 :M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
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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 temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P22.
Type of optical measurement to  measure brightness can be changed.
Applicable modes:
  
Note

When [ C] is selected and [AF MODE] is set to [ š], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit 
the person’s face.
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P22.
This allows the focusing method that suits t he positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
Applicable modes: 
C  [METERING MODE]
[C ]: Multiple
This is the method in which the camera measures the most 
suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the 
whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this 
method.
[ ]: Center weighted This is the method used to fo cus on the subject on the center 
of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[ Ù ]: Spot
This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering 
target  A.
 [AF MODE]
[š ]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The 
focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no 
matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
AF
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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 case, switch the 
AF mode to any modes other than [ š] and then take a picture.
It is not possible to set [š ] in the following cases.–In [NIGHT SCENERY] , [ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
–In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]–[PANNING], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode–Motion picture mode
∫About [ š]
Ye l l o w :
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is 
focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

Under certain picture-taking conditions including  the following cases, the facial recognition 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ].
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking–When digital zoom is used
∫ About [ ƒ]
You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the 
shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.
[] : AF Tracking Focus and exposure can be adjust
ed to a specified subject. 
Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves. 
 (Dynamic tracking)
[ ]: Multi-area-focusing The camera focuses on up to 5 focus areas per selected AF 
area pattern. This is effective 
when the subject is not in the 
center of the screen.
[ƒ ]: 1-area-focusing 
(High speed) The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on 
the screen.
[Ø ]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
screen.
[Ù ]: Spot-focusing The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
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∫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 tracking.The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.57 feet) (Tele) to ¶ .
(Tele-macro function: 1 m (3.28 feet) to ¶ )
Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject.–When jitter is occurring–When using the zoom
∫About AF area selection
You can select the AF area by pressing [AF #/FOCUS] when [ ], [ ƒ], [Ø ] or [ Ù] is 
selected.
It is also possible to switch to AF area selection screen by pressing  1 when AF mode is 
selected with  3/4 .

You can set from the quick menu.  (P23)
When selecting [ƒ], [Ø ] or [Ù]
1 Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to move the AF area.

You can set to arbitrary position of the 
screen. (It cannot be set to edge of the 
screen)
After moving the AF area, press [DISPLAY] 
to return it to the center.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
1Bring the subject to the AF tracking 
frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock 
the subject

AF area will continuously focus on the 
subjects movement once the subject is 
recognized. (
Dynamic tracking)AF tracking is canceled when [AF/AE 
LOCK] is pressed again.  Before locking Locked
2Take the picture
ƒ
ØÙ
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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 automatically depending on the settings.
Applicable modes: 
¢ In motion picture mode, only [ ] (Continuous AF) can be selected.
About [] and []
[ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera gets small. [ ] will 
adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation).
The camera will adjust the focus automatically, and the focus adjustment when the shutter 
button is pressed becomes faster. It is effe ctive when you do not want to miss the photo 
opportunity.
Note

The battery will be consumed faster than usual.Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.When [PRE AF] is set to  , it may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom 
lever from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
 [PRE AF]
[OFF]:
[ ]: Quick AF [ ] is displayed on the screen.
[ ]: Continuous AF
¢[ ] is displayed on the screen.
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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 picture and then press the shutter fully.
∫ To cancel the AF/AE lock
The setting is canceled by pr essing the [AF/AE LOCK] again.
Note

The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is 
locked.
Program shift can be set even when AE is locked.Lock is canceled when zooming is performed after locking. Perform the locking again.
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P22.
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject,  to bring the image close to how you see.
Applicable modes: 
³±´²
[OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]
Note

[ ] is displayed when it is set to either [LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH].Even if the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO100], ISO sensitivity may become higher than [ISO 100] 
when a picture is taken with [I.EXPOSURE] enabled.
Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.EXPOSURE] is in effect.[LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH] represents the maximum range of effect.
 [AF/AE LOCK]
[AF]: Only the focus is locked.
[ ] is displayed when the focus is adjusted.
[AE]:Only the exposure is locked.
[ ], aperture value, and shutter speed is displayed when the exposure 
is adjusted.
[AF/AE]:Both focus and exposure are locked.
[ ], aperture value, and shutter speed are displayed when the focus and 
exposure are adjusted.
[I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment)
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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 Intelligent auto mode, only [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be selected.The Intelligent auto mode is set separately from the other recording modes.[COLOR EFFECT] becomes disabled when color bracket is set.
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22 .
Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes: 
³±´²
)  [DIGITAL ZOOM]
H [COLOR EFFECT]
[OFF] : This is the standard setting.
[B/W]: The picture becomes black and white.
[SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia.
[COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.
[WARM]: The picture becomes reddish.
I [PICT.ADJ.]
[CONTRAST]:
[r ]: Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
[s ]: Decreases the difference between the bri ghtness and the darkness in the picture.
[SHARPNESS]:
[r ]: The picture is sharply defined.
[s ]: The picture is softly focused.
[SATURATION]:
[r ]: The colors in the picture become vivid.
[s ]: The colors in the picture become natural.
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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, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Applicable modes:
 
Note
The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–In digital zoom range.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.It cannot be set to [AUTO] or [MODE2] in [PANNING] in scene mode or motion picture mode.
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P22.
You can take a picture brightly in dark plac es by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, 
you can set it faster to r educe the blur of the subject.
Applicable modes: 
³
[1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Note

This should usually be set to [1/8 ] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed 
other than [1/8 ], [ ] appears on the screen.)
[NOISE REDUCTION]:
[ r]: The noise reduction effect is enhanced.
Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.
[ s]: The noise reduction effect is reduced.
You can obtain pictures with higher resolution.
 [STABILIZER]
[OFF]
[AUTO] [MODE2] (Wide), or [MODE1] (Tele) will work automatically. 
[MODE1] : Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.
[MODE2] : The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
 [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Minimum shutter speed setting1/250– 1 –
Brightness DarkerBrighter
Jitter LessMore
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