Panasonic Dmc Fz300 Owners Manual

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Preparations
About the Card
Estimated recording capacity (number of pictures/recording time)
The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in propo\
rtion to card 
capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).
Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [  ]
[Picture Size] 8 GB16 GB32 GB64 GB
L (12M) 1140 2320 46509150
 M (8M)1620
3270 655013000
 S (3M)3220
650013030 24700
When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [  ]
[Picture Size] 8 GB 16 GB32 GB64 GB
L (12M) 3507201450 2880
M (8M) 390 7901600 3180
S (3M) 450 9001820 3600
 ●When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 9,999, “9999+” is d\
isplayed.
Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
 • The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which h\
ave been 
recorded.
([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)
When [Rec Format] is [A
VCHD]
[Rec Quality] 8 GB16 GB 32 GB64 GB
[FHD/28M/60p] 37m00s1h15m2h30m5h00m
[FHD/17M/60i] 1h00m2h00m4h05m8h15m
[FHD/24M/30p]
[FHD/24M/24p] 43m00s
1h25m2h55m5h50m 
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About the Card
When [Rec Format] is [MP4]
[Rec Quality]8 GB16 GB 32 GB64 GB
[4K/100M/30p]
[4K/100M/24p] 9m00s
20m00s 42m00s 1h20m
[FHD/28M/60p] 37m00s1h15m2h30m5h00m
[FHD/20M/30p] 49m00s1h40m3h20m6h40m
[HD/10M/30p] 1h30m3h10m6h25m12h50m
[VGA/4M/30p] 3h25m7h00m14h10m 28h15m
 ●If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded \
continuously, [  ] is 
displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the ca\
mera.
 ●Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [MP4]:  Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds or the 
file size exceeds 4 GB. • Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before 29 minutes 
59 seconds. ●Motion pictures with their file size set to [4K] in [MP4]: 
Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes 59 seconds. (Y ou can 
continue recording without interruption even if the file exceeds 4
 GB, but the motion picture file will 
be recorded and played back in separate files.)
 ●The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the scre\
en.
Switching the display between the number of recordable pictures 
that you can take and the available recording time
 →  [Custom] → [Remaining Disp.]
[
  ] (Remaining sho ts): 
Displays the number of pictures that can be recorded.
[
  ] (Remaining time):  
Displays the remaining recording time.
60p
Number of 
recordable 
pictures Available 
recording time 
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Preparations
Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor
1Place your finger in the cleft on the 
right side of the monitor and open the 
monitor toward the left side (maximum 
180°)
2It can be rotated 180° to the direction 
of the lens
3Return the monitor to its original 
position
 •Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not\
 to use 
excessive force. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
Free angle shooting
The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take 
pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.
 • Do not block the 

AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.
Taking pictures at high angle Taking pictures at low angle
 ●When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the \
screen facing inward to 
prevent dirt and scratches. 
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Preparations
Setting the clock
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on
 • The status indicator lights up when you turn this unit on.
 • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4.
2Press [MENU/SET] while the message is 
displayed
3Press   to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]
 • The [Please set the clock] message appears.
4Press [MENU/SET]
5Press   to select the items (year, 
month, day, hour, minute), and press 
  
to set
To set the display order or time display format • Select [Style] and press [MENU/SET] to display the 
setting screen for display order and time display 
format.
: Home time: Destination time
Style
Display order
Time display format
6Press [MENU/SET]
7When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] 
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Setting the clock
8When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]
9Press   to set your home area and 
press [MENU/SET]City or area name
Current time
Difference from GMT 
(Greenwich Mean Time)
 ●If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you ord\
er a photo studio to print the 
picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Text Stamp].
Changing time settings
1Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu • For details about how to set the menu  (→ 56)
2Set the date and time (Perform steps 5 - 6. (→34))
 ●Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the battery\
 is removed, provided a 
fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehan\
d. 
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BasicsHolding the camera
Hold the camera gently with both hands keeping your arms close to your b\
ody 
while standing with your feet slightly apart.
 • Do not block the flash, 

AF Assist Lamp, microphone, or speaker with your fingers 
or other objects.
 • Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button\
 is pressed. • Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording. • Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding wit\
h another person  or object in the vicinity while taking pictures.
Speaker
AF Assist  LampMicrophone
 • Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures.  There is a risk that your finger will 
be trapped as the lens retracts.
 ■About the direction detect function
Still pictures recorded with the camera held vertically can 
be automatically displayed in portrait orientation during 
playback. (Only when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [ON].)
 • The direction detect function may not operate correctly if  pictures are taken with the camera pointing up or down.
 • Motion pictures and 4K burst files recorded with the 4K Photo function are not displayed vertically

. 
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Basics
Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording
Zoom Lever/Side Lever (Use Zoom)
You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using the zoom or side l\
ever. • When using the Viewfinder to take pictures, if you perform zoom operation using the 
side lever, the camera can be kept stable, thus reducing jitters effectively.
 • Y

ou can also use the zoom function from the touch panel.  (→205)
 • For details about zoom types and use, refer to (→

201).
Zoom lever Side lever
1Move the zoom lever1Slide the side lever
T side: Telephoto, Enlarge the subject
W side: Wide-angle, Capture a wider area
Turning angle is large: Zoom speed is high
Turning angle is small: Zoom speed is low Slide width is large: Zoom speed is high
Slide width is small: Zoom speed is low
 ●Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming. ●Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. ●The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever or \
side lever is operated. 
This is not a malfunction. 
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Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording
Shutter button (Taking pictures)
 • Press the [  ] button (  ) to set the drive mode to [  ] ([Single]).
1Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly) to 
focus on the subject
 • The aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (If the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red and flashing, 
you do not have the appropriate exposure, unless you are using 
the flash.)
Focus display
( When focus is aligned: 
illuminated  
When focus is not aligned: 
flashing)
Aperture value Shutter speed
2Press the shutter button fully (push the button all the 
way), and take the picture
 ●Pictures can be taken only when the image is correctly focused as long a\
s the [Focus/
Release Priority] (→144) is set to [FOCUS].
 ●Even during menu operation or picture playback, if you press the shutter\
 button halfway, you can 
instantly set the camera ready for recording.
 ■Focus range
Focus range is displayed when operating the zoom
 • The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused 
after pressing the shutter button halfway

.
Focus range
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position. 
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Basics
Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording
Example: Range of focus during the Program AE Mode
2 m (6.6 feet)
30 cm (0.98 feet)
Displaying still pictures immediately after taking them
 →  [Custom] → [Auto Review]
[Duration Time] Set the time to display the pictures you have taken after taking still p\
ictures.
[HOLD]: 
 Displaying  pictures until you press the shutter button halfway
[5SEC] / [4SEC] / [3SEC] / [2SEC] / [1SEC] / [OFF]
[Playback 
Operation 
Priority] [ON]:
  During [Auto Review], you can switch the playback screen or d

elete 
pictures.
[OFF]:
 

 
During 
 [Auto Review], you can perform the same button operations as 
when you take a picture.
 • When [ Duration Time] is set to [HOLD], [Playback Operation Priority] is fixed to [ON]. • When recording with the 4K Photo function  (→
164), settings available for [Duration 
Time] in [Auto Review] change to [ON] and [OFF]. [Playback Operation Priority] is fixed 
to [ON].
Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)
1Press the motion picture button to start recording • Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.
2Press the motion picture button again to end recording 
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Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording
Mode dial (Select the recording mode)
1Set to the desired recording mode •Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.
Intelligent Auto Mode  (→76)
Take pictures with automatic settings.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode  (→82)
Allows you to adjust the brightness (exposure) and color hue as desire\
d.
Program AE Mode  (→84)
Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode  (→86)
Determine aperture, then record pictures.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode  (→87)
Determine shutter speed, then record pictures.
Manual Exposure Mode  (→88)
Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures.
Creative Video Mode (→108)
Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record motion pictures.
* You cannot take still pictures.Custom Mode (→111 )
Record pictures using pre-registered settings.
Panorama Shot Mode  (→93)
Record panorama pictures.
Scene Guide Mode  (→96)
Take pictures using Scene modes.
Creative Control Mode (→101)
Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect.
Focus mode lever
Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is pr\
essed halfway.
Position of the focus mode lever Focus operation
[AFS/AFF] / [AFC] Auto Focus
[MF] Manual Focus 
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