Panasonic Dmc Fz300 Owners Manual

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Others
 ■Optional accessories ......................318Conversion Lens (optional) ................. .....318
Filter (optional) ................. ........................320
External Flash (optional)
 .................

.........321
Using the AC adaptor (optional) and  
DC coupler (optional) instead  
of the battery
 .................

...........................322
Shutter Remote Control (optional)
 ........... 323
External Microphone (optional) ................ 323
 ■List of monitor/viewfinder  
displays ........
.................................... 325
 ■Message displays ....... ....................332
 ■Menu list ....... ................................... 336
 ■Q&A  Troubleshooting ....... .............340
 ■Usage cautions and notes ....... ......355
Contents 
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Contents by Function
RecordingRecording mode ........................................... 40
[Preview] ........ ............................................... 90
Panorama Shot Mode
 .........

..........................93
Macro recording
 .........

.................................145
[Time Lapse Shot]
 .........

..............................182
[Stop  Motion Animation ]
 .........

.....................185
[Multi Exp.]
 ........

.......................................... 189
[Silent Mode]
 .........

...................................... 191
Focus (AF/MF)Focus Mode ................................................ 129
AF Mode ........ ............................................. 130
Adjusting the AF area position
 ........

............137
Manual Focus
 ........

..................................... 147
AF/AE Lock
 .........

........................................ 152
DriveDrive Mode ................................................. 160
[4K PHOTO]................................................ 164
[Self Timer]
 ........

......................................... 180
Exposure[Touch AE] .................................................... 55
[One  Push AE] ........ ...................................... 92
AF/AE Lock
 .........

........................................ 152
Exposure Compensation
 ........

....................154
ISO sensitivity
 ........

..................................... 155
[Metering Mode]
 .........

.................................158
[Auto Bracket]
 ........

..................................... 178
Recording
Picture Quality and Color Tone[Photo Style] ............................................... 11 3
[Filter Settings] ......... ................................... 11 5
[Highlight Shadow]
 .........

.............................11 7
White Balance
 ........

.................................... 11 8
[Picture Size]
 ........

...................................... 122
[Quality]
 ........

.............................................. 123
[i.Dynamic]
 ........

.......................................... 125
[i.Resolution]
 ........

....................................... 125
[HDR]
 ........

.................................................. 126
[Diffraction Compensation]
 ........

.................127
[Color Space]
 ........

...................................... 127
Flash[Flash Mode] ............................................... 208
2nd curtain synchro ........ ............................2 11
[Flash Adjust.]
 ........

..................................... 212
Wireless flash settings
 ........

........................213
Stabilizer[Operation Mode] ........ ................................199
5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer ........ ...........199
Monitoring[HDMI Rec Output] ........ .............................198
Motion PictureCreative Video Mode ........ ..........................108
[High Speed Video] ......... ............................109
[Silent Operation]
 ........

................................11 0
Motion pictures in 4K
 ........

..........................217
[Rec Format]
 ........

....................................... 218
[Rec Quality]
 ........

....................................... 218
Taking still pictures while a motion picture  
is being recorded
 ........

................................220
[Snap Movie]
 .........

...................................... 221
Motion Picture
Audio[Mic  Level Adj.] ........................................... 226
[Mic Level Limiter] ......... ..............................226
[Wind Noise Canceller]
 ........

.......................227
[Wind Cut]
 ........

........................................... 324
Screen settings[Center Marker] ........................................... 196
[Zebra Pattern] ......... ................................... 196
[Monochrome Live View]
 ........

....................197
[Mic Level Disp.]
 ........

.................................226 
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Contents by Function
Playback
[Auto Review] ........ ....................................... 39
Picture playback ........ .................................228
Motion picture playback
 ........

......................229
Playback Zoom
 ........

................................... 231
Multi Playback
 ........

.................................... 231
Delete
 ........

................................................. 234
Display/playback settings[Slide Show] ................................................ 237
[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ........ ........................251
Playback
Edit[RAW Processing] ......... ..............................241
[Clear Retouch] ......... .................................. 244
[Resize]
 .........

.............................................. 249
[Cropping]
 ........

........................................... 250
Adding information[Location Logging] ......................................240
[Title Edit] ......... ........................................... 245
[Text Stamp]
 .........

....................................... 246
Image settings[Favorite] ..................................................... 252
[Print Set] ........ ............................................ 253
[Protect]
 ........

.............................................. 254
Connect“Image App” ................................................ 260
[WPS (Push-Button)] ........ ..................293, 296
Direct connection
 ........

................................296
Image AppRemote recording ........ ...............................267
Saving images ........ .................................... 268
Sending images
 ........

..........................269, 277
Sending and adding location information
 ... 269
Combining motion pictures recorded with 
[Snap Movie]
 .........

...................................... 271
Wi-Fi
In combination with other devicesPlaying back pictures on a TV ........ ............273
Printing images ........ ................................... 278
Sending images to an AV device
 ........

........279
Sending images to a PC
 ........

.....................280
Sending images to a WEB service
 ........

.....282
Using [Cloud Sync. Service]
 ........

...............286
Basic settings[Format] ........ ................................................ 30
[Clock Set] ........ ............................................ 34
Display switching
 ........

............................46, 49
Diopter adjustment
 ........

...............................50
How to set menu items
 ........

.........................56
[Q.MENU]
 ........

............................................. 59
[Beep]
 ........

................................................... 66
[Economy]
 .........

............................................ 69
[Reset] (initialization)
 ........

............................74
Setup/Custom
Customization[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu ........ ..............60
Function buttons ........ ................................... 61
Custom Mode
 ........

..................................... 111
[Custom] menu
 ........

................................... 338 
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Contents by Function
PC
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ........ ..........................308
SILKYPIX ......... ........................................... 309
Transferring images to a PC
 .........

..............307
TVPlaying Back Pictures on a TV Screen .......303
[VIERA  Link] ........ ....................................... 305
Connecting with other devices
RecorderDubbing ...................................................... 313
PrinterPictBridge ................................................... 314 
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Before UseBefore use
Care of the camera
To avoid damaging your camera and to experience the maximum enjoyment you\
 
should exercise the following precautions.
 ●The lens, monitor and the camera body can sustain damage if the camera b\
ody is dropped or 
subjected to excessive temperature, moisture, water or dust.
 ●The monitor can be damaged if excessive pressure is applied to the scree\
n surface, during actual 
use or while cleaning.
 ■Splash Proof
Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection thi\
s camera offers 
against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash \
Proof does 
not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to \
direct contact 
with water.
In order to minimize the possibility of damage please be sure the follow\
ing precautions 
are taken:
 • Make sure the built-in flash is closed. • Make sure that all doors are securely closed. • Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing the batte\
ry or memory card.  After changing, make sure their protective doors are securely closed.
 • If this camera is exposed to water

, sand or any other foreign material clean it as soon as possible, 
taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance does not get\
 inside the camera.
 • Under no circumstances should you place any foreign objects within the c\
amera.
If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the camera, w\
ipe them off with 
a dry soft cloth.
 • Not doing so may result in incorrect recognition of touch operations or \
erroneous flash display . • If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may \
result.
 ■Condensation ●Condensation may occur on the lens, monitor or in the viewfinder when th\
e room temperature or 
humidity changes rapidly. This may cause the image to temporarily become hazy. If this occurs, 
turn the camera off and allow the camera to sit so that the camera temperature can stabilize to the 
room’s ambient temperature. The required time will vary and can take up to an hour. It will clear 
by itself.
 ●If you know that you will be moving between areas where there will be a \
large change in 
temperature or humidity, you can help prevent condensation forming on the camera by placing the\
 
camera in a large plastic zipper bag, so condensation will form on the b\
ag, not the camera. Allow 
the temperature to stabilize before removing the camera from the bag. 
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Before Use
Before use
 ■Always take a test shot first
Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for \
example), 
always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record corr\
ectly.
 ■No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the came\
ra or card 
prevent recording.
 ■Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for pur\
poses other 
than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may 
be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.
 ■Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→355)
 ■Before using the camera, make sure all accessories specified in the atta\
ched 
“Basic Owner’s Manual” are supplied.
For details on optional accessories (→318) 
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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ●The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the 
camera was purchased. 
For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”.
 ●Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. ●Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. ●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as c\
ard 
in the text.
 ●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. ●Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
 ■Optional accessories
 •Cards are optional. 
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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Shoulder strap eyelet (→22)
2Shutter button (→38)
3Zoom lever (→37)
4Self-timer indicator (→180) /
AF Assist Lamp  (→144)
5[  ] (Exposure Compensation) button 
(→
154) /
[Fn1] button  (→61)
6Motion picture button  (→39)
7[Fn2] button (→61)
8Wi-Fi® connection lamp  (→257)
9Rear dial (→41)
10Status indicator (→34)
11Camera [ON/OFF] switch  (→34)
12Mode dial (→40)
Use this to select the recording mode.
13Flash (→206)
14Stereo microphone (→226) Be careful not to cover the microphone 
with your finger. Doing so may make 
sound difficult to record.
15Hot shoe (→321)
16Flash open lever  (→206)
The flash opens, and recording with the 
flash becomes possible.
17Diopter adjustment dial  (→50)
18[LV F] button  (→50) /
[Fn4] button  (→61)
19[MIC] socket (→323)
An external microphone (optional) can 
record higher quality audio than the 
built-in microphone.
20Speaker (→66)Be careful not to cover the speaker with 
your finger. Doing so may make sound 
difficult to hear.
21Side dial  (→41)
22Side button  (→44)
23Side lever (→37)
24Lens barrel (→36)
25Lens (→356)
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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
26Touch screen (→52) / monitor (→325)
27Eye cup (→355)
28Viewfinder (→50)
29Eye sensor (→50, 51)
30[AF/AE LOCK] button  (→152)
31Focus mode lever (→40)
32[  ] (Playback) button (→ 228)
33[DISP.] button (→46)
Use this to change display.
34Cursor button  (→45)
[  ] (ISO sensitivity) (  )  (→ 155)
[  ] (White Balance) (  )  (→ 11 8)
[  ] (Drive Mode) (  )  (→ 160)
[  ] (AF Mode) (  )  (→ 130)
35[MENU/SET] button  (→45)
36[Q.MENU  ] (Delete/Cancel) button 
(→
59, 234) /
[Fn3] button  (→61)
37[REMOTE] socket (→323)
38[HDMI] socket (→303)
39[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→303)
40DC coupler cover (→322)
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that 
the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and 
AC adaptor (optional) are used.
41Card/Battery door (→28)
42Release lever  (→28)
43Tripod mount (→358)
Do not attach this unit to tripods that 
have screws with a length of 5.5
 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may 
damage this unit or the unit may not be 
secured properly on the tripod.
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33
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38
39
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PreparationsAttaching the Lens Hood
When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur wit\
hin the lens. The 
lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images\
 and lowers the 
drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
 • Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be bent. • Make sure that the camera is turned of

f.
 • Be sure to close the flash beforehand.
1Align the mounting 
mark on the lens 
hood a little above the 
mounting mark on the 
tip of the lensMounting mark on 
the tip of the lens
Mounting mark 
on the lens hood
2Turn the lens hood in the 
direction of the arrow to secure 
it
3Turn the lens hood until it clicks 
and align the mounting mark on 
the lens hood with the mark at 
the bottom of the camera
 • Make sure the lens hood is secured properly and its reflection does not fall on 
images.
Mounting mark on 
the lens hood
Mark at the bottom 
of the camera
 ●If you attach the lens hood while using the flash, the flash light would\
 be blocked by the lens hood 
causing the bottom part of images to be darkened (vignetting) and also\
 making it impossible to 
modulate the light. It is recommended to remove the lens hood before usi\
ng the flash. 
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