Panasonic Dmc Fz35 Operating Instructions Manual

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In Playback Mode
¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed.
¢ 2 It will switch between available recording time and number of recordable pictures.
¢ 3 Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You 
can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines 
are displayed.
¢4 When the number of pictures remaining is more than 1000 or the time remaining in recording motion pictures is more than 1000 seconds, [ ] is displayed.
Note
•[NIGHT PORTRAIT]  (P94),  [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode  (P95), the 
guideline is gray.
•In [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed.  (P107)
∫Out-of-frame display
Recording information is displayed on the bottom and right edges of the screen. You can 
therefore concentrate on the subject when taking pictures without being obstructed by 
information displayed on the screen.
∫ Diopter adjustment
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that 
you can see the Viewfinder clearly.
•
Press [EVF/LCD] to display the viewfinder.
Look at the display on the Viewfinder and 
rotate the diopter adjustment dial to 
where the screen is clearest.
J Normal display
K Display with recording 
information
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∫Monitor priority
When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu  (P34), the LCD monitor is 
turned on in the following cases.
You can save the time it would take to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when 
using the Viewfinder to record.
•
When switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode.•When reviewing pictures.•When turning the camera on in Playback Mode.
∫ Recording guide line
When you align the subject on the horizontal 
and vertical guide lines or the cross point of 
these lines, you can take pictures with 
well-designed composition by viewing the size, 
the slope and the balance of the subject.
A []: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3 k3 for taking pictures with a 
well-balanced composition.
B []: This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact center of the 
screen. 
						

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∫About the Histogram
A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) 
and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
Examples of histogram
Note
•
When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the 
following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.
–When the manual exposure assistance is other than [ n0EV] during exposure compensation 
or in the Manual Exposure Mode
–When the flash is activated–In [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode  (P95)–When the flash is closed•When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places•When the exposure is not adequately adjusted•The histogram is an approximation in Recording Mode.•The histogram of a picture may not match in Recording Mode and Playback Mode.•The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing 
software used in PCs etc.
•Histograms are not displayed in the following cases.–Intelligent Auto Mode–Multi Playback –In [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode–Recording motion pictures–Playback zoom–Calendar search–When HDMI cable is connected
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2 Under Exposed
3 Overexposed
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[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
ATo open the flashPress the flash open button.
BTo close the flashPress the flash until it clicks.
•Be sure to close the flash when not in use.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash 
is closed.
Set the flash to match the recording.
•Open the flash.
Press  1 [‰ ].
Press  3/4  to select a mode.
•You can also press  1 [‰] to select.•For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by Recording Mode”. (P66)
Press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.•The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is 
automatically set.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting 
						

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¢The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated.
Flash interval depends on the brightness of the subject.
[RED-EYE REMOVAL]  (P147) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on 
the flash icon.
∫ About the digital red-eye correction
When [RED-EYE REMOVAL]  (P147) has been set to [ON] and red-eye reduction ([ ], 
[ ], [ ]) is selected, digital red-eye correction is performed whenever the flash is 
used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only available 
when [AF MODE] is set to [ š] and Face Detection is active)
•
Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.•In the following cases, digital red-eye correction does not work.–When the flash setting is set to [ ‡], [‰] or [ Œ]–When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] is set to [OFF]–When [AF MODE] is set to anything except [ š]
ItemDescription of settings
‡ : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
:
AUTO/Red-eye 
reduction
¢
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye 
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then 
activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting 
conditions.
‰ : Forced flash ON
:
Forced ON/Red-eye 
reduction
¢
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.•The flash setting is set to [ ] only when you set [PARTY] or 
[CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene Mode.  (P95)
:
Slow sync./Red-eye 
reduction
¢
When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature 
will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background 
landscape will appear brighter. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye 
phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can 
enhance your photos.
Π: 
Forced flash OFFThe flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the 
flash is not permitted. 
						

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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Advanced Scene Mode and Scene 
Mode)
¢ When [ ‡] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of 
subject and brightness.
•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated when recording a motion picture.
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∫The available flash range to take pictures
•The available flash range is an approximation.
•In [HIGH SENS.]  (P99) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between 
[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 24.2 m (79.3 feet)
Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 15.4 m (50.5 feet)
•In [FLASH BURST]  (P101) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to 
between [ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to approx. 4.0 m (13.1 feet)
Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 2.5 m (8.20 feet)
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET]  (P132) is set to [AUTO]
∫Adjust the flash output
Adjust the flash output when the subject is small, or the reflectivity is very high or low.
1Press  3 (È) several times to display [FLASH], and then 
press  2/1 to set the flash output.
•
You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].•Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.2Press [MENU/SET]  to close the menu. •You can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
Note
•When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the 
screen.
•The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•You cannot set [FLASH] in the following cases.–In Intelligent Auto Mode–In [SCENERY]–In [NIGHT SCENERY] , [ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SUNSET], [HI-SPEED BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] 
and [AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode
–In Creative Motion Picture Mode–My Color mode
ISO sensitivityAvailable flash range
WideTe l e
AUTO 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 8.5 m 
(27.9 feet)
¢1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.4 m 
(17.7 feet)¢
ISO80
30 cm (0.99 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.7 m (5.58 feet)
ISO100 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.9 m (6.23 feet)
ISO200 40 cm (1.32 feet) to 4.2 m (13.8 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet)
ISO400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 6.0 m (19.7 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.8 m (12.5 feet)
ISO800 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 8.5 m (27.9 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.4 m (17.7 feet)
ISO1600 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 12.1 m 
(39.7 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 7.7 m (25.3 feet) 
						

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED]  setting  (P143).•Refer to P82  for details about the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE, and Manual 
exposure.
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.•In Advanced Scene Mode  (P90) and Scene Mode  (P95), the shutter speeds will differ from 
those described above.
¢ 2 The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.
–When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF].–When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is 
set.
¢ 3 The maximum shutter speed is selected when the amount of jitter is minimal while 
[STABILIZER] is set or when [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF].
•It will become 1/4 to 1/2000th of a second in other Advanced Scene Modes and Scene Modes.
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡
1/30
¢1 to 1/2000th 1¢1 to 1/2000th
‰ Œ
ModeShutter speed (Sec.)
• in   Mode•,   and   in   Mode
•:, ;  and í  in [SCENE MODE] 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000th
¢
2
• in   Mode
• in   Mode
• in   Mode• in   Mode
•,   and   in   Mode
•,   (in shutter speed priority) and   in 
[SCENE MODE]  8 to 1/2000th
•5
 in [SCENE MODE] 15, 30, 60
•4 in [SCENE MODE] 1/4, 2¢3 
						

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Note
•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 soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/
Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted 
properly and the picture may become bright or dark.
•When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even 
when you press the shutter button fully.
•The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.•The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [FLASH BURST]  (P101) in Scene Mode or 
when shutter speed is fast.
•When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some 
cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the 
access indication disappears.
•The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the 
camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
•Flash is fixed to [ Œ] when the [CONVERSION]  (P148) is set to [ ] or [ ].C 
						

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[REC] Mode: 
Taking Close-up Pictures
Press and hold [AF/AF#/MF] until the 
focus switching screen appears.
Press  3/4  to select [AF MACRO] or 
[MACRO ZOOM].
Press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.•The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is 
automatically set.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
•[ ] is displayed during AF Macro Mode and [ ] 
is displayed during Macro Zoom Mode.
•To cancel, select the [AF] in step 2.•Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification 
are displayed during zooming.