Panasonic Dmc Fz35 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
•When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step 2, motion picture recording matching to the 
subject or recording situation can be performed.
∫ Scene detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the 
focus and exposure.  (Face detection) (P137)
Note
•Refer to P46  for settings in Intelligent Auto Mode.•Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same 
subject.
–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the subject, The distance to 
the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving
–Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is 
shaken, When zoom is used
•To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the 
appropriate recording mode.
When set to Intelligent Auto Mode
¦>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-LOW LIGHT]
[i-MACRO] 
						

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Press 3/4  to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press  3/4  to select [REC QUALITY] and then 
press  1.
Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY]
Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] 
Mode menu, and press  1. (P27)
Recording formatEffect
[AVCHD Lite]
Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for 
playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
[MOTION JPEG]
Select this format to record standard definition video for 
playback on your PC. It can be recorded using less 
storage when there is not much space left on the memory 
card or when you want to attach the motion picture to an 
e-mail. 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step 2
¢1What is bit rate?
This is the volume of data for definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher 
when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” 
is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite 
period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. 
Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is 
recorded.
¢ 2What is Mbps?
This is an abbreviation of “Megabit Per Second”, and it represents the speed of 
transmission.
When [MOTION JPEG] is selected in step 
2
¢ 3This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.
•With the [AVCHD Lite] or [ ] for [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be 
enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mini cable (optional). For details, see “Playing 
back on the TV with HDMI socket” on P173 .•It cannot be recorded to built-in memory except for the [ ].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
ItemQuality (bit rate)¢1fpsAspect 
ratio 
High 
quality
Longer  time([SH]) 1280 k720 pixels 17 Mbps¢ 2
60p
(Sensor 
output is  30 fps) 16:9
([H]) 1280
k720 pixels 13 Mbps¢ 2
([L]) 1280 k720 pixels 9 Mbps¢ 2
ItemPicture sizefpsAspect 
ratio 
High 
quality
Longer  time([HD]) 1280k720 pixels
3016:9
¢
3([WVGA])848k 480 pixels
([VGA]) 640 k480 pixels
4:3
([QVGA]) 320 k240 pixels 
						

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Note
•It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or higher when recording 
motion pictures.
¢ The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
•When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed 
card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
•The motion picture recording may stop in the middle when any of the following cards are used.–Cards on which recording and deleting have been repeated many times–Cards which have been formatted using a PC or other equipment
Before taking pictures, format  (P37) the card in the unit. Because formatting will delete all data 
recorded on the card, save important data beforehand on the computer.
•Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] may be played back with 
poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back 
with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not 
be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.
For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)•Motion picture recorded in [AVCHD Lite] cannot be played back on the equipment that is not 
compatible to the AVCHD (conventional DVD recorder, etc.), so read the instruction manual for 
the equipment in use for the action.
•Motion picture recorded in [AVCHD Lite] does not comply with the “DCF/Exif”, so some 
information will not display while playback.
•The sound recording specifications on this model have been changed to improve audio 
quality. For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] may not be 
played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX)
¢.
(Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back 
on this model.)
¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS 
series). 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: 
Recording Motion Pictures with Manual Settings
(Creative Motion Picture Mode)
It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion 
pictures. Switching the [EXPOSURE MODE] allows you to use settings such as those 
when mode dial is switched to [³], [ ±], [ ´] and [ ²].
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Press  3/4  to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
¢ You can change the settings even during motion picture recording. However please 
note that operating sounds may be recorded.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Select the items by tilting the joystick 
towards  2/1 and change the settings by 
tilting towards  3/4 .
Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
[EXPOSURE MODE]
ItemItems that can be set
P (Program AE mode) Program shiftExposure 
Compensation
¢
A (Aperture-priority AE mode) Aperture¢Exposure 
Compensation¢
S (Shutter-priority AE mode) Shutter speed¢Exposure 
Compensation¢
M (Manual exposure mode) Shutter speed¢Aperture¢ 
						

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Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording 
automatically.
•You can also start/stop motion picture recording by pressing the shutter button.•Sound will go off when pressing the motion picture button or shutter button indicating 
motion picture recording start/stop.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP LEVEL] (P30).
∫Setting the aperture value and shutter speed for each [EXPOSURE MODE]
Note
•
Aperture value–Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the 
aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
•Shutter speed–When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
–Manually setting a higher shutter speed may increase the noise on-screen due to the higher 
sensitivity.
–When recording under lighting such as fluorescent lighting, mercury lighting and sodium 
lighting, the coloring and brightness of the screen may change.
•Refer to “Recording Motion Picture” on  P108 for other settings and operations for recording 
motion pictures.
•The sound recording specifications on this model have been changed to improve audio 
quality. For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] may not be 
played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX)
¢.
(Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back 
on this model.)
¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS 
series).
[EXPOSURE MODE]Aperture valueShutter speed (Sec.)
P —
—
A F2.8 to F8.0 (Wide)/F4.4 to F13 
(Tele)
S —1/30 to 1/20000th
M F2.8 to F8.0 (Wide)/F4.4 to F13 
(Tele) 1/30 to 1/20000th
(When using manual focus, the 
shutter speed can be set from 
1/8 to 1/20000th.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: 
Taking a picture with Face Recognition function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the 
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
•
The Face Recognition function includes the following.In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered 
face¢ (if name has been set for the registered face)–The camera will remember a face photographed many times and 
display the registration screen automatically (if 
[AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON])
In Playback
 Mode
–Display of name and age (if information has been registered)–Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition 
([CATEGORY PLAY]  (P154))
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking 
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
Note
•[AF MODE] is fixed to [š ].•During the burst mode, [FACE RECOG.] picture information can be attached to only the first 
picture.
•After pressing the shutter halfway down, a different person’s picture information may be added 
when the camera is turned to a different subject to photograph.
•[FACE RECOG.] can be used in the following Advanced Scene Modes and Scene Modes.–In [PORTRAIT]–In [SCENERY]–In [SPORTS]–In [FLOWER], [OBJECTS] and [CREATIVE CLOSE-UP] in [CLOSE-UP]–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [SUNSET], [HIGH SENS.], 
[BEACH], [SNOW], [PIN HOLE], [HIGH DYNAMIC] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode
•[FACE RECOG.] will not work during manual focus.•[FACE RECOG.] will find a face similar to the registered face, and does not guarantee secure 
recognition of a person.
•Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than 
regular face detection.
To use the Face Recognition function, set the [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode 
menu to [ON], and register the face images of the people to recognize. (initially set 
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You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 
pictures/registration)
Face Settings
∫Point of recording when registering the face images
•
Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered 
with the hair when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when 
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)
[Good example for  registering]
∫ When it is not recognising during recording
•
Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or 
angles.  (P121)
•Additionally register at the location of recording.•Changing the [SENSITIVITY] setting  (P123)•When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.
Example of faces that are hard to recognize
Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize 
faces correctly even for registered faces in the following 
instances, depending on the facial expression and environment.
•Hair is covering the eyes or the eyebrows ( A)•The face is dark/the light is at an angle ( B)•The face is facing in angle or sideways•The face is facing upward/downward•The eyes are closed•When the face is extremely bright or dark•Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc.•When the face appears small on the screen•The entire face is not in the screen•When distinctive facial features have changed with age•When parents and children or siblings closely resemble one 
another
•Facial expression is very different•When there is little contrast on the faces•When there is rapid movement•When the camera is shaking•When digital zoom is used
A
B 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1.  
(P27)
Press  3
/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•If 6 people have already been registered, the list of registered 
people will appear. Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the person to be 
replaced and press [MENU/SET].
Information of the person that was replaced will be deleted.
Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be 
registered.
•When recognition fails, a message will appear and the display 
will return to the recording screen. In this case, try taking the 
picture again.
Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  1, select item to edit with  3/4, and then 
press  1.
•You can register up to 3 face images. 
To register further pictures, press  2 to select the face image 
and press [MENU/SET]. Then press  3/4 to select 
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE], press [MENU/SET] and return to step 
3.
Registering face image of new person 
						

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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
∫About the information 
•When [DISPLAY] is pressed on the recording screen described in step 3, an explanation 
appears for taking face images. (Press again to return to the recording screen.)
ItemDescription of settings
[NAME]
It is possible to register names.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Enter the name.
•For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] 
section on  P158.
[PRIORITY]
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for 
higher-priority faces.
Press  3/4/ 2/1  to select the priority and then press  
[MENU/SET].
[AGE]
It is possible to register the birthday.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  2/1 to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and 
then press 3/ 4 to set and then press [MENU/SET].
[FOCUS ICON]
Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.
Press 3/4  to select the focus icon, and then press [MENU/
SET].