Panasonic Dmc Fz300 Owners Manual

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Using Zoom
Zoom types and use
The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed.
Optical Zoom
Recording mode: 
You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality.
Maximum magnification: 24x
 ●This function is not available in the following case: • When recording with [Macro Zoom]
Extended optical zoom
Recording mode: 
This function works when picture sizes with [  ] have been selected in [Picture Size] 
(→
122). Extended optical zoom allows you to zoom in using a higher zoom ratio \
than 
Optical Zoom, without degrading the picture quality.
Maximum magnification: 46.9x
(This maximum zoom ratio varies depending on the picture size.)
 ●This function is not available in the following cases: • [T
oy Effect], [Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode)
 • [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode) • When recording 4K photos • When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH] • When [HDR] is set to [ON] • When [Multi Exp.] is set • When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] • When [iHDR] is set to [ON] • When [Quality] is set to [  ], [  ] or [  ] • When recording with [Macro Zoom] • During motion picture recording 
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Using Zoom
To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination.
[i.Zoom]
Recording mode: 
You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio
up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration \
of picture quality.
 →  [Rec] /  [Motion Picture] → [i.Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF]
 ●This function is not available in the following cases: • [
Impressive Art], [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode)
 • [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode) • During [Macro Zoom] recording • When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH] • When [HDR] is set to [ON] • When [Multi Exp.] is set • When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] • When [iHDR] is set to [ON] • When [Quality] is set to [  ], [  ] or [  ] 
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Using Zoom
[Digital Zoom]
Recording mode: 
Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extended optical zoom. Note that, with Digi\
tal Zoom,
enlarging will decrease picture quality.
 →  [Rec] /  [Motion Picture] → [Digital Zoom ] → [ON] / [OFF]
 ●When [Digital Zoom] is used simultaneously with [i.Zoom], you can only increase the zoom ratio 
up to 2x.
 ●When using [Digital Zoom], we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (→180) for taking 
pictures.
 ●The AF area is largely displayed at the center in the Digital Zoom range. ●This function is not available in the following cases: • [ Impressive Art], [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop], [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
 • [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode) • When recording with [High Speed V

ideo]
 • When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH] • When [HDR] is set to [ON] • When [Multi Exp.] is set • When [Quality] is set to [  ], [  ] or [  ]
The illustration is an example of when using Optical Zoom, [i.Zoom], and [Digital Zoom] in Program  AE 
Mode.
Focus rangei.Zoom rangeOptical Zoom rangeDigital Zoom rangeCurrent zoom position (Focal lengths the same as those of a 35 mm film \
camera) 
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Using Zoom
Changing the zoom operation settings
 →  [Custom] → [Zoom lever] / [Side Lever]
 (Zoom)The zoom operates in the normal way.
 (Step Zoom)
Each time zoom is operated, the zoom stops at the position for 
one of the preset focal lengths.
 • This setting does not work when recording motion pictures or 4K 
photos with [
  ] ([4K Pre-Burst]).
Focus range Current zoom position
Retaining / not retaining the zoom position when the camera is 
turned off
 →  [Custom] → [Zoom Resume] → [ON] / [OFF] 
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Using Zoom
Using the zoom by performing touch operations (Touch zoom)
1Touch [  ]
2Touch [  ] • The slide bar is displayed.
3Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide 
bar
 • The zoom speed varies depending on the touched position.
[  ] / [  ]Slow zooming
[
  ] / [  ] Fast zooming
 • T

ouch [
  ] again to end touch zoom oper ations.
 ●When the zoom operation of the [Zoom lever] is set to Step Zoom (→204), a slide bar for step 
zoom appears.
 ●Cannot be used during [High Speed Video] recording. 
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Taking pictures with flash
Recording mode: 
With the flash you can take pictures in dark places or adjust the entire\
 contrast of a 
picture by illuminating a subject with a bright background.
 ■Open/Close the built-in flash
 To open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
 To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
 • Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera. • Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in use. • The flash setting is fixed to [  ] while the flash is 
closed.
 ●Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out. ●Be careful not to catch a finger or any other part of your body or any o\
bject when you close 
the flash.
 ●The flash is fixed to [  ] (Forced Flash Of f) in the following cases: • During motion picture recording • When recording 4K photos • When using the electronic shutter • When [HDR] is set to [ON] • When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] • When a picture ef

fect in [Filter Select] of [Filter Settings] is set
 • When [Conversion] is set to [  ] or [  ]
About [  ] (Forced Flash Off)
When pictures cannot be taken using the flash because the flash is close\
d or during 
motion picture recording, etc., [  ] (Forced Flash Off) is displayed on the recording 
screen and the flash will not fire.
 ●Close the flash in places where its use is prohibited so that it will no\
t fire. 
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Taking pictures with flash
How to use the flash effectively
 ●Taking a picture using the flash with the subject too close may cause ove\
rexposure. 
When you set [Highlight] in the [Custom] menu to [ON], the overexposed areas will 
flash black and white during [Auto Review] or playback. If that happens, we recommend 
taking the picture again, for example, after setting a lower flash outpu\
t using [Flash 
Adjust.] (→212).
 ●When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower p\
ortion of the 
photo may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled because\
 the photo 
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
 ■The available flash range
Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distan\
ces without 
using zoom (close to max. Wide). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
Max. WideMax. Tele
Approx. 0.3 m - 8.8 m (0.98 feet - 29 feet) Approx. 1.0 m - 8.8 m (3.3 feet - 29 feet)
 • These ranges are obtained, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUT O], and [ISO Limit Set] is 
set to [OFF].
 ●Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it \
is activated. (The objects may 
be discolored by its heat or lighting.)
 ●Do not close the flash immediately after the preliminary flash is operat\
ed prior to taking pictures for 
Forced ON/Red-Eye Reduction and other flash settings. If you close the f\
lash immediately, it will 
cause a malfunction.
 ●Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeate\
dly. When the flash is being 
charged, the flash icon flashes red, and you cannot take a picture even \
when you fully press the 
shutter button.
 ●When an External Flash is attached, it will have priority over the built\
-in flash. For information 
about external flash, refer to (→321). 
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Changing the firing mode (Manual flash)
Recording mode: 
You can select whether the flash output is set automatically or manually.
1Set the menu
 →  [Rec] → [Flash] → [Firing Mode]
2Use   to select the item and press [MENU/SET]
[TTL]The camera automatically sets the flash output.
[MANUAL] You can set the flash ratio manually. Even in the case of dark scenes where 
the flash output tends to be higher in [TTL], this mode allows you to take a 
picture as intended. The flash ratio (such as [1/1]) is displayed on the flash 
icon.
 ●This item is available only when the built-in flash is being used.
 ■Setting the flash ratio (When [MANUAL] is selected)
  Set the menu
 →  [Rec] → [Flash] → [Manual Flash Adjust.]
   Press   to select an item and press [MENU/SET] • You can set the flash ratio from [1/1] (flash firing full power) to [1/\
128] in 1/3 steps.
Changing Flash Mode
Recording mode: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
1Set the menu
 →  [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Mode]
Setting the Flash Functions 
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Setting the Flash Functions
2Press   to select the item and press [MENU/SET]
: [Forced Flash On]
: [Forced On/Red-Eye]*
Always takes pictures using the flash. •Ideal for taking pictures with a backlight or when a 
subject is located under bright lighting such as a 
fluorescent light.
: [Slow Sync.]
: [Slow Sync./Red-Eye]*
Takes brighter pictures such as pictures of subjects 
against a nightscape by decreasing the shutter speed 
when firing a flash.
 •Ideal for taking pictures of people against a 
nightscape.
 •Using a slower speed can cause motion blur

. We 
recommend using a tripod.
: Forced Flash Off Always takes pictures without flash under all recording 
conditions. •
Ideal for taking pictures where the use of flash is 
prohibited.
 • This item is available only when using an external flash.
*This is available only when [Wireless] in the [Flash] is set to [OFF] (→213) and [Firing Mode] is 
set to [TTL] (→208).
Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. In\
terval between 
flashes varies according to brightness of subject.
 • The red-eye reduction ef fect varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such 
as distance from the subject and whether the subject is looking at the c\
amera during the 
preliminary flash. In some cases, red-eye reduction may be negligible.
 ■Reducing red-eye
Recording mode: 
Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recor\
ding with flash 
red-eye reduction ([  ], [  ]).
 →  [Rec] → [Red-Eye Removal]
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
 ●When this function is set to [ON], the flash icon changes to [  ]/[  ]. ●Depending on the circumstance, it may not be possible to correct red-eye\
. 
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Setting the Flash Functions
 ■Flash settings for each Recording mode (○: Available, –: Not available)
Recording mode
Intelligent Auto Mode
(→77)
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Program AE Mode○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Aperture-Priority AE Mode○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Shutter-Priority AE Mode○ ○– –○
Manual Exposure Mode ○ ○– –○
Creative Video Mode – – – –○
Panorama Shot Mode – – – –○
Creative Control Mode – – – –○
Scene Guide 
Mode
(●: 
 Default 
settings)[Clear Portrait]
○ ●– –○
[Silky Skin] ○ ●– –○
[Backlit Softness] – – – –●
[Clear in Backlight] ●– – – ○
[
 Relaxing Tone]
– – – –●
[Sweet Child’s Face] ○ ●– –○
[Distinct Scenery] – – – –●
[Bright Blue Sky] – – – –●
[Romantic Sunset Glow] – – – –●
[Vivid Sunset Glow] – – – –●
[Glistening Water] – – – –●
[Clear Nightscape] – – – –●
[Cool Night Sky] – – – –●
[Warm Glowing Nightscape] – – – –●
[Artistic Nightscape] – – – –●
[Glittering Illuminations] – – – –●
[Handheld Night Shot] – – – –●
[Clear Night Portrait] – – –● ○
[Soft Image of a Flower] ●– – – ○
[Appetizing Food] ●– – – ○
[Cute Dessert] ●– – – ○
[Freeze Animal  Motion] ●– – – ○
[Clear Sports Shot] ●– – – ○
[Monochrome] ● ○ ○ ○ ○
 ●The Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the initial value with\
 each change of scene. 
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