Panasonic Dmc Fz300 Owners Manual

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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
Recording images by changing the brightness (exposure) or 
color tone
Recording mode: 
Setting brightness (exposure)
1Press [  ] button
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness (exposure) • Press [  ] button again to return to the recording screen.
Setting coloring
1Press  to display the setting screen
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
 ■With touch screen operations
Touch [  ]
Touch the item you want to set
[  ]: Coloring
[  ]: Brightness (exposure)
Drag the slide bar to set • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
 ●The color setting will return to the default level (center point) when\
 this unit is turned off or the 
camera is switched to another Recording mode. 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
 ■Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
1Press [MENU/SET]
2Press 
3Press   to select the [  ] or [  ] tab • Items can also be selected by rotating the side dial.
4Use  to select [  ] or [  ] and press [MENU/SET]
It is also possible to display the 
selection screen by touching the 
Recording mode icon in recording 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
Available menus
You can set only the following menus.
 Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Menu Item
[Rec] [Photo Style], [Aspect Ratio], [Picture Size], [Quality], [AFS/AFF], [Burst Rate], 
[4K PHOTO], [Auto Bracket], [ Self Timer], [iHandheld Night Shot], [iHDR], [Time 
Lapse Shot], [ Stop  Motion Animation ], [Shutter Type], [Conversion], [Color 
Space], [Stabilizer], [Face Recog.], [Profile Setup]
[Motion Picture] [Photo Style], [Snap Movie], [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], [AFS/AFF], 
[Continuous AF], [Conversion], [Mic Level Disp.], [ Mic  Level Adj.], [Special Mic.], 
[Mic Level Limiter], [Wind Noise Canceller], [Wind Cut], [Zoom Mic]
[Custom] [Silent Mode], [Half Press Release], [ Pinpoint AF Time], [Pinpoint AF  Display ], 
[Focus/Release Priority], [AF+MF], [ MF Assist], [MF Assist  Display], [MF 
Guide], [Peaking], [Histogram], [Guide Line], [Center Marker], [Highlight], 
[Zebra Pattern], [Monochrome Live View], [Constant Preview] (M Mode), [Dial 
Guide], [LVF Disp.Style], [Monitor Disp. Style], [Monitor Info. Disp.], [Rec Area], 
[Remaining Disp.], [Auto Review], [Fn Button Set], [Side Button Setting], [Zoom 
lever], [Side Lever], [Zoom Resume], [Q.MENU], [Dial Set.], [Video Button], [Eye 
Sensor], [Touch Settings], [Touch Scroll], [Menu Guide]
[Setup] All menu items can be set. (→64)
 Intelligent Auto Mode
Menu Item
[Rec] [Aspect Ratio], [Picture Size], [AFS/AFF], [Burst Rate], [4K PHOTO], [Self 
Timer], [iHandheld Night Shot], [iHDR], [Time Lapse Shot], [Stop Motion 
Animation], [Face Recog.]
[Motion Picture] [Snap Movie], [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], [AFS/AFF], [Special Mic.]
[Custom] [Silent Mode], [Guide Line], [Remaining Disp.]
[Setup] All menu items can be set. (→64) 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures after automatically setting the 
aperture value and shutter speed  
(Program AE Mode)
Recording mode: 
Take pictures using automatic aperture values and shutter speed settings \
in accordance 
with the brightness of a subject.
1Set mode dial to [  ]
2Press the shutter button halfway
 • If the aperture value and shutter speed flash red, you do not have the c\
orrect exposure.
3While the numeric values are displayed 
(approximately 10 seconds), rotate the 
rear dial to change the values using 
Program Shift
 • The operation can also be performed by setting the [Side Button Setting] in the [Custom] menu to [F/SS], 
and then rotating the side dial.  (→
44)
 • T

o cancel Program Shift, either turn off the camera or 
rotate the rear dial until the Program Shift indication 
turns off.
 • Program Shift can easily be canceled by setting a  function button to [

One  Push AE]. (→92)
 • The camera automatically removes noise when the 
shutter speed is slow

. Therefore, [Long shutter noise 
reduction ongoing] may be displayed.
Although noise reduction requires the same time as 
the shutter speed for signal processing, you can take 
sharp pictures.
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Program Shift indication Aperture value
Shutter speed
Enabling/disabling the exposure meter display
 →  [Custom] → [Expo.Meter] → [ON] / [OFF]
 ●When you set this function to [ON], an exposure meter is 
displayed during Program Shift, aperture setting, and shutter 
speed operation.
 ●Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red. ●If the exposure meter is not displayed, press the [DISP.] 
button to switch the display of the monitor. (→46)
Exposure meter
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 ●The exposure meter will turn off if no operation is performed for approximately 
4 seconds. 
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Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutte\
r speed  (Program AE Mode)
About Program Shift
The function for maintaining the same exposure (brightness) while chan\
ging the shutter 
speed and aperture value combination is called “Program Shift”. You can use “Program 
Shift” to take pictures by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture v\
alue even in Program 
AE Mode.

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(Aperture value) (EV)
(Shutter speed)
Program Shift amountRepresents the aperture and shutter speed set automatically by the camer\
a at each exposure 
value.
Program Shift diagramRepresents the range of the aperture and shutter speed combination you c\
an change with 
Program Shift at each exposure value.
Program Shift limitRepresents the range of the aperture and shutter speed you can select wh\
en you use Program 
Shift with the camera.
 ●Program Shift cannot be used in the following cases: • When recording 4K photos • When ISO sensitivity is set to [  ] 
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Recording mode
Recording mode: 
 • The effect of the aperture value and shutter speed you have set is not applied\
 to the recording screen. To check the effect on the recording screen, use Preview Mode. 
(→90)
 • The brightness of the screen may vary from the actual pictures recorded.\
 Check the  brightness of pictures using the playback screen.
 • The camera automatically removes noise when the shutter speed is slow

. Therefore, 
[Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] may be displayed.
Although noise reduction requires the same time as the shutter speed for\
 signal 
processing, you can take sharp pictures.
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value  
(Aperture-Priority AE Mode)
When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expand\
s, and the 
picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the backgrou\
nd. When the 
aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the \
background can 
get blurry.
1Set mode dial to [  ]
2Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value • The operation can also be performed by setting the [Side Button 
Setting] in the [Custom] menu to [F/SS], and then rotating the 
side dial.  (→
44)
Aperture values 
that can be set*Shutter speed set (seconds)
F2.8 - F8.0 60 - 1/4000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used)
*  Some aperture values are not selectable
 when using conversion 
lens (optional).
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Aperture value Exposure meter
 ●When you rotate the rear dial or side dial, an exposure meter is display\
ed. If the correct exposure 
is not achieved, the numeric values of the aperture are shown in red.
 ●If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter butto\
n halfway, the numeric 
values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and 
shutter speed 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed  
(Shutter-Priority AE Mode)
When you increase the shutter speed, you can reduce jitter when recordin\
g a subject. 
When you decrease the shutter speed, the subject’s movement is shown.
1Set mode dial to [  ]
2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed • The operation can also be performed by setting the [Side Button Setting] in the [Custom] menu to [F/SS], and then rotating the 
side dial.  (→
44)
Shutter speeds that can be set (seconds) Aperture value 
set
60
* - 1/4000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used) F2.8 - F8.0
*  Varies depending on the setting of ISO sensitivity.
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2.8
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Shutter speed Exposure meter
 ●When you rotate the rear dial or side dial, an exposure meter is display\
ed. If the correct exposure 
is not achieved, the numeric values of the aperture are shown in red.
 ●If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter butto\
n halfway, the numeric 
values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.
 ●If you switch the recording mode to Shutter-Priority AE Mode when ISO sensitivity is set to [  ], 
ISO sensitivity will change to [AUT
O].
 ●We recommend using a tripod or self-timer when the shutter speed is slow. 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed 
(Manual Exposure Mode)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the sh\
utter speed.
1Set mode dial to [  ]
2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed and the 
aperture value
 • You can switch between the shutter speed setting operation and the aperture value setting operation each time the [  ] button/
[Fn1] button is pressed.
 • The operation can also be performed by setting the [Side Button  Setting] in the [Custom] menu to [F/SS], and then rotating the 
side dial.  (→

44)
You can also set the aperture value with the side dial and the 
shutter speed with the rear dial. You can switch the setting 
operation of both dials by pressing the [
  ] button/[Fn1] button.
Aperture values that  can be set*1Shutter speeds that can be set*2 
(seconds)
F2.8 - F8.0 [B] (Bulb),
60
*3 - 1/4000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used)
*1   Some aperture values are not selectable when using conversion 
lens (optional).
*2   You may not be able to select some shutter speeds depending  on the aperture value.
*3   Varies depending on the setting of ISO sensitivity.
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Shutter speed Manual 
Exposure Assist
Aperture value
Exposure meter
You can operate the [  ] button/[Fn1] button in two ways, using it either as the [  ] (Exposure 
Compensation) button or as a function button [Fn1]. It is set to [  ] at the time of purchase.
In addition to the [Fn1] button, you can switch between the shutter spee\
d setting operation and 
the aperture value setting operation using a function button to which th\
e exposure compensation 
function has been assigned.
 ●When you rotate the rear dial or side dial, an exposure meter is display\
ed. If the correct exposure 
is not achieved, the numeric values of the aperture are shown in red.
 ●If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter butto\
n halfway, the numeric 
values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.
 ●If you switch the recording mode to Manual Exposure Mode when ISO sensit\
ivity is set to [  ], 
ISO sensitivity will change to [AUT
O].
 ●We recommend using a tripod or self-timer when the shutter speed is slow. 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Optimizing the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and aperture 
value
When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera sets the ISO sensitivity 
automatically so that the exposure will be appropriate for the shutter s\
peed and aperture 
value.
 • Depending on recording conditions, an appropriate exposure may not be se\
t or the ISO sensitivity may become higher

.
Manual exposure assist (estimate)
Shows pictures with standard brightness (appropriate exposure).
Shows brighter pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a fast\
er shutter 
speed or increase aperture value.
Shows darker pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a slower\
 shutter 
speed or reduce aperture value.
About [B] (Bulb)
If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is 
pressed fully. (Approximately up to 60 seconds)
The shutter closes if you release the shutter button. Use this function \
when you want to 
keep the shutter open for an extended period, for example, to record pic\
tures of fireworks 
or night scenes.
 • When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a suf

ficiently charged 
battery. (→24)
 • Manual exposure assist is not displayed. • When ISO sensitivity is set to [AUT

O], ISO sensitivity will change to [100].
 • Y

ou cannot use this function when the electronic shutter is used.
 ●We recommend using a tripod or the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: 
optional) when you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B]. For details 
about the shutter remote control, refer to (→323).
Enabling/disabling the preview of the selected aperture value and 
shutter speed effects on the recording screen
 →  [Custom] → [Constant Preview] (M Mode) → [ ON] / [OFF]
 ●This function is disabled when the flash is used. Close the flash. ●You can use this function only in Manual Exposure Mode. 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed 
(Preview Mode)
Recording mode: 
You can use Preview Mode to check the effects of the selected aperture value and shutter 
speed.
 •Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: 

This enables you to check the 
depth of field (focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture\
 blades to the 
aperture value used for the actual recording.
 • Checking the effect of the selected shutter speed: 

This allows you to check motion 
in a scene by displaying the screen at the shutter speed used for the ac\
tual recording. 
When the shutter speed is increased, the screen is displayed like a fram\
e dropping. 
Use this function to check the effect when you want to capture an image in a scene by 
stopping the motion, for example, when you take a picture of water flowi\
ng.
1Assign [Preview] to the function button  (→61) • The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [Fn3] button.
2Press the [Fn3] button to switch the confirmation screen • Every time you press the [Fn3] button, the screen switches.
Normal recording screen Aperture effect preview 
screen
Effect of aperture value: ○ Effect of shutter speed: – Shutter speed effect 
preview screen
Effect of aperture value: ○ Effect of shutter speed: ○
Shtr Speed Effect added.Fn3Preview completed.Fn3 
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