Panasonic Dmc Fz300 Owners Manual
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[TV Connection] (continued)
■[HDMI Mode (Play)]
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compati\
ble high-
definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI micro cable.
Settings
[AUTO]Automatically sets the output resolution based on information from a
connected TV.
[4K] Outputs pictures with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels using a progre\
ssive
scan method for the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65488/w300_dmc-fz300_en_adv_om_d-70.png "Page 71
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[TV Connection] (continued)
■[HDMI Mode (Play)]
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compati\
ble high-
definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI micro cable.
Settings
[AUTO]Automatically sets the output resolution based on information from a
connected TV.
[4K] Outputs pictures with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels using a progre\
ssive
scan method for the...")
71 Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56). [TV Connection] (continued) ■[HDMI Mode (Play)] Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compati\ ble high- definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI micro cable. Settings [AUTO]Automatically sets the output resolution based on information from a connected TV. [4K] Outputs pictures with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels using a progre\ ssive scan method for the...
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[TV Connection] (continued)
■[VIERA Link]
Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with
a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI micro cable. (→305)
Settings
[ON] Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible
device. • Not all operations will be available. • Operability of the camera’
s own buttons will be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65488/w300_dmc-fz300_en_adv_om_d-71.png "Page 72
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[TV Connection] (continued)
■[VIERA Link]
Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with
a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI micro cable. (→305)
Settings
[ON] Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible
device. • Not all operations will be available. • Operability of the camera’
s own buttons will be...")
72 Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56). [TV Connection] (continued) ■[VIERA Link] Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI micro cable. (→305) Settings [ON] Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible device. • Not all operations will be available. • Operability of the camera’ s own buttons will be...
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[Version Disp.]
Check the firmware version of the camera.
●When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software infor\
mation for this unit,
such as the license, is displayed.
[Exposure Comp. Reset]
If the recording mode is changed or the camera is turned off, the exposure compensation
(brightness) setting is reset.
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
[Self Timer Auto Off]
The self-timer is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65488/w300_dmc-fz300_en_adv_om_d-72.png "Page 73
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[Version Disp.]
Check the firmware version of the camera.
●When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software infor\
mation for this unit,
such as the license, is displayed.
[Exposure Comp. Reset]
If the recording mode is changed or the camera is turned off, the exposure compensation
(brightness) setting is reset.
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
[Self Timer Auto Off]
The self-timer is...")
73 Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56). [Version Disp.] Check the firmware version of the camera. ●When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software infor\ mation for this unit, such as the license, is displayed. [Exposure Comp. Reset] If the recording mode is changed or the camera is turned off, the exposure compensation (brightness) setting is reset. Settings: [ON] / [OFF] [Self Timer Auto Off] The self-timer is...
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[Reset]
The following settings are reset to the default: – Recording settings (except for [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings) and drive
mode
– Recording settings ([Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings) – Setup/custom settings
●When the setup/custom settings are reset, the following settings are als\
o reset: • The [
World Time] setting
• The [T
ravel Date] setting (Departure date,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65488/w300_dmc-fz300_en_adv_om_d-73.png "Page 74
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[Reset]
The following settings are reset to the default: – Recording settings (except for [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings) and drive
mode
– Recording settings ([Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings) – Setup/custom settings
●When the setup/custom settings are reset, the following settings are als\
o reset: • The [
World Time] setting
• The [T
ravel Date] setting (Departure date,...")
74 Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56). [Reset] The following settings are reset to the default: – Recording settings (except for [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings) and drive mode – Recording settings ([Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings) – Setup/custom settings ●When the setup/custom settings are reset, the following settings are als\ o reset: • The [ World Time] setting • The [T ravel Date] setting (Departure date,...
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Basics
Entering Text
Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function \
and in [Profile
Setup] (babies and pets), or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc.
• Example of operation for displaying a screen: → [Rec] → [Profile Setup ] → [SET] → [ Baby1] → [Name] → [SET]
1Use to select characters
2Press [MENU/SET] several times until the
desired character is displayed
• [ ]: Enter a blank.
■To change the character type
• Press [DISP
.] button
• Use to select [...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65488/w300_dmc-fz300_en_adv_om_d-74.png "Page 75
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Basics
Entering Text
Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function \
and in [Profile
Setup] (babies and pets), or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc.
• Example of operation for displaying a screen: → [Rec] → [Profile Setup ] → [SET] → [ Baby1] → [Name] → [SET]
1Use to select characters
2Press [MENU/SET] several times until the
desired character is displayed
• [ ]: Enter a blank.
■To change the character type
• Press [DISP
.] button
• Use to select [...")
75 Basics Entering Text Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function \ and in [Profile Setup] (babies and pets), or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc. • Example of operation for displaying a screen: → [Rec] → [Profile Setup ] → [SET] → [ Baby1] → [Name] → [SET] 1Use to select characters 2Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed • [ ]: Enter a blank. ■To change the character type • Press [DISP .] button • Use to select [...
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Recording modeTaking pictures with automatic settings
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording mode:
This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the ca\
mera
optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment.
(○: Available, –: Not available)
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Intelligent Auto Mode
Setting the brightness
(exposure) ○
–
Setting the color tone ○–
Defocus control
function ○
○
Menus that can be set (→83)
1Set mode dial to [ ]
•The camera will switch to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65488/w300_dmc-fz300_en_adv_om_d-75.png "Page 76
76
Recording modeTaking pictures with automatic settings
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording mode:
This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the ca\
mera
optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment.
(○: Available, –: Not available)
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Intelligent Auto Mode
Setting the brightness
(exposure) ○
–
Setting the color tone ○–
Defocus control
function ○
○
Menus that can be set (→83)
1Set mode dial to [ ]
•The camera will switch to...")
76 Recording modeTaking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording mode: This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the ca\ mera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment. (○: Available, –: Not available) Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Intelligent Auto Mode Setting the brightness (exposure) ○ – Setting the color tone ○– Defocus control function ○ ○ Menus that can be set (→83) 1Set mode dial to [ ] •The camera will switch to...
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Flash
When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (Auto/Red-Eye
Reduction), [ ], or [ ] based on the type of subject and brightness.
●Open the flash to use the built-in flash. (→206) ●When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the [Red-Eye Removal] function is activated to automatically
detect red-eye and correct the picture data.
●When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.
Automatic...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65488/w300_dmc-fz300_en_adv_om_d-76.png "Page 77
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Flash
When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (Auto/Red-Eye
Reduction), [ ], or [ ] based on the type of subject and brightness.
●Open the flash to use the built-in flash. (→206) ●When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the [Red-Eye Removal] function is activated to automatically
detect red-eye and correct the picture data.
●When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.
Automatic...")
77 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Flash When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ], or [ ] based on the type of subject and brightness. ●Open the flash to use the built-in flash. (→206) ●When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the [Red-Eye Removal] function is activated to automatically detect red-eye and correct the picture data. ●When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the shutter speed is reduced. Automatic...
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Taking pictures using a handheld camera
([iHandheld Night Shot])
Recording mode:
If a night scene is detected automatically while the unit is being handh\
eld, [iHandheld
Night Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise w\
ithout using a tripod
by combining a burst of pictures.
→ [Rec] → [iHandheld Night Shot] → [ON] / [OFF]
●The angle of view becomes narrow slightly. ●After the shutter...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65488/w300_dmc-fz300_en_adv_om_d-77.png "Page 78
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Taking pictures using a handheld camera
([iHandheld Night Shot])
Recording mode:
If a night scene is detected automatically while the unit is being handh\
eld, [iHandheld
Night Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise w\
ithout using a tripod
by combining a burst of pictures.
→ [Rec] → [iHandheld Night Shot] → [ON] / [OFF]
●The angle of view becomes narrow slightly. ●After the shutter...")
78 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Taking pictures using a handheld camera ([iHandheld Night Shot]) Recording mode: If a night scene is detected automatically while the unit is being handh\ eld, [iHandheld Night Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise w\ ithout using a tripod by combining a burst of pictures. → [Rec] → [iHandheld Night Shot] → [ON] / [OFF] ●The angle of view becomes narrow slightly. ●After the shutter...
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich
gradation ([iHDR])
Recording mode:
When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and t\
he subject,
[iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to
create a single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] is activated when required. When activated, [
] will be displayed on the screen.
→ [Rec] → [iHDR]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65488/w300_dmc-fz300_en_adv_om_d-78.png "Page 79
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich
gradation ([iHDR])
Recording mode:
When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and t\
he subject,
[iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to
create a single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] is activated when required. When activated, [
] will be displayed on the screen.
→ [Rec] → [iHDR]...")
79 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) Recording mode: When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and t\ he subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] is activated when required. When activated, [ ] will be displayed on the screen. → [Rec] → [iHDR]...
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Defocusing the background (Defocus control function)
Recording mode:
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the sc\
reen.
1Press [Fn2] button to display the setting screen
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust the background defocusing condition
250 125 60 30 158.0
5.6
2.8 4.0
Strong defocusing Slight defocusing
• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
■With touch screen operations...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65488/w300_dmc-fz300_en_adv_om_d-79.png "Page 80
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Defocusing the background (Defocus control function)
Recording mode:
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the sc\
reen.
1Press [Fn2] button to display the setting screen
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust the background defocusing condition
250 125 60 30 158.0
5.6
2.8 4.0
Strong defocusing Slight defocusing
• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
■With touch screen operations...")
80 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Defocusing the background (Defocus control function) Recording mode: You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the sc\ reen. 1Press [Fn2] button to display the setting screen 2Rotate the rear dial to adjust the background defocusing condition 250 125 60 30 158.0 5.6 2.8 4.0 Strong defocusing Slight defocusing • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. ■With touch screen operations...