Panasonic Dmc Fz35 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked.
This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is 
outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure 
cannot be achieved.
Applicable modes: 
∫ Setting the AF/AE lock
1Aim the AF area at the subject.
2Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and exposure.
•This does not work when AF tracking is active.3Move the camera to compose the picture and then press the shutter fully.
∫ To cancel the AF/AE lock
The setting is canceled by pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] again.
Note
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The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is 
locked.
•Program shift can be set even when AE is locked.•When recording motion pictures after locking, you can continue to record in a locked state in 
Creative Motion Picture Mode. Lock will be canceled in other modes than Creative Motion 
Picture Mode.
•Lock is canceled when zooming is performed after locking. Perform the locking again.•AE lock will not work in Manual Exposure Mode (when [SENSITIVITY] is set to something other 
than [AUTO]), Advanced Scene Mode and Scene Mode.
 [AF/AE LOCK]
[AF]: Only the focus is locked.
•[ ] is displayed when the focus is adjusted.
[AE]:Only the exposure is locked.
•[ ], aperture value, and shutter speed is displayed when the exposure 
is adjusted.
[AF/AE]:Both focus and exposure are locked.
•[ ], aperture value, and shutter speed are displayed when the focus and 
exposure are adjusted. 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
Applicable modes:  
Note
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When [ C] is selected and [AF MODE] is set to [ š], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit 
the person’s face.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
Applicable modes: 
[OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]
Note
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[ ] is displayed when it is set to either [LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH].•Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO80]/[ISO100], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher 
than [ISO80]/[ISO100] if the picture is taken with [I.EXPOSURE] set to valid.
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.•[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.EXPOSURE] is in effect.•[LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH] represents the maximum range of effect.•This will be fixed to [OFF] when set to [ ] and [ ] in [QUALITY].
 [METERING MODE]
[ C ]: Multiple
This is the method in which the camera measures the most 
suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the 
whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this 
method.
[ ]: Center weighted This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center 
of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[ Ù ]: Spot
This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering 
target A.
 [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment) 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, 
you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
Applicable modes: 
[1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Note
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This should usually be set to [1/4 ] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed 
other than [1/4 ], [ ] appears on the screen.)
•Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED]  to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we 
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
•Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED]  to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend 
recording the picture in well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in 
red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom.
Applicable modes: 
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
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Refer to P52  for details.•If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be 
set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1].
•The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode.
 [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Minimum shutter speed setting1/250 1
Brightness DarkerBrighter
Jitter LessMore
 [DIGITAL ZOOM] 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Setting color effects for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes: 
Note
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When in Intelligent Auto Mode, only [OFF], [B/W] and [SEPIA] can be set.•The Intelligent Auto Mode is set s eparately from the other Recording Modes.•[COLOR EFFECT] becomes disabled when Color Bracket is set.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes: 
Note
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When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise 
becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for 
[NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than 
[NOISE REDUCTION].
 [COLOR EFFECT]
[OFF]: This is the standard setting.
[B/W]: The picture becomes black and white.
[SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia.
[COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.
[WARM]: The picture becomes reddish.
 [PICT. ADJ.]
[CONTRAST]:
[r ]: Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
[s ]: Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
[SHARPNESS]:
[r ]: The picture is sharply defined.
[s ]: The picture is softly focused.
[SATURATION]:
[r ]: The colors in the picture become vivid.
[s ]: The colors in the picture become natural.
[NOISE REDUCTION]:
[r ]: The noise reduction effect is enhanced.
Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.
[s ]: The noise reduction effect is reduced.
You can obtain pictures with higher resolution. 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera 
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Applicable modes: 
¢ [MODE1] will be selected during motion picture recording.
Note
•The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–In digital zoom range.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.•Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.•Only [OFF] or [MODE1] can be set in Creative Motion Picture Mode and [PANNING] in Scene 
Mode.
•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode.
  [STABILIZER]
[OFF]
[AUTO]¢: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition.
[MODE1] : Jitter is always compensated during [REC] Mode.
[MODE2]
¢: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed. 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions that make focusing difficult.
Applicable modes: 
  [AF ASSIST LAMP]
[OFF] : The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[ON] : When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter 
button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)
Note
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The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).•When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp  A (e.g. when taking 
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In 
this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.
•Remove the lens hood.•A vignetting effect may appear on the circumference of the AF assist lamp 
because the AF assist lamp may be obscured by the lens, however, this 
does not cause a problem with the performance of the camera.
•In the following cases, [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF].–In [NIGHT SCENERY] , [ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
–In [SUNSET], [PANNING], [FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
[2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Applicable modes: 
Note
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Set it to [1ST] normally.•[2ND] is displayed in the flash icon on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder if you set 
[FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].
•When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ( [ ], [ ], [ ] ) selected, it will 
automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data.
Applicable modes:
 
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
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It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions.•When the digital red-eye correction is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon.•Refer to P65  for details.
 [FLASH SYNCHRO]
[1ST]: The normal method when taking pictures with the 
flash.
[2ND]: The light source appears behind the subject and 
picture becomes dynamic.
 [RED-EYE REMOVAL] 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take 
close-up pictures of smaller subjects.
Applicable modes: 
Note
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Refer to  P190 for details about attaching the lens.•Ensure that [CONVERSION] is set to [OFF] when not using a conversion lens.•Read the operating instructions of the conversion lens for details.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
To set the year, month, day and time.
It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET]  (P30) in the [SETUP] menu.
 [CONVERSION]
[OFF]
[] When you attach the tele conversion lens.
[] When you attach the close-up lens.
 [CLOCK SET]
C 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu
•The [REC] Mode menus below will also be displayed in Creative Motion Picture Mode.–[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[AF MODE]/ [AF/AE LOCK]/
[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[COLOR EFFECT]/[PICT. ADJ.]/
[STABILIZER]/[AF ASSIST LAMP]/[CONVERSION]
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
 
[ [AVCHD Lite]]/[ [MOTION JPEG]]
Note
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Refer to P112  for details.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
 
∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [AVCHD Lite]].
[SH]/[H]/[L]
∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [MOTION JPEG]].
[HD]/[WVGA]/[VGA]/[QVGA]
Note
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Refer to P112  for details.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
This changes the setup in Creative Motion Picture Mode.
Applicable modes:
 
[P]/[A]/[S]/[M]
Note
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Refer to P115  for details.
 [REC MODE]
 [REC QUALITY]
 [EXPOSURE MODE] 
						

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For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set.
Applicable modes:
 
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
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When set to [OFF], it may take time for motion picture recording to start.•Set this function to [OFF] if you wish to fix the focus on the position where you started the 
motion picture recording.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording.
Applicable modes:
 
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
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Sound quality will be different than usual when [WIND CUT] is set.
 [CONTINUOUS AF]
 [WIND CUT]