Panasonic Dmc Fz40 Operating Instructions Manual
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also
prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.
Note
•
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•Do not touch the camera with wet hands.•Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfun ction. Make sure that sand or seawater does
not get into the lens or the terminals.
•Problems caused by sand, seawater and fresh water are not covered by the product warranty....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-100.png "Page 101
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also
prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.
Note
•
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•Do not touch the camera with wet hands.•Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfun ction. Make sure that sand or seawater does
not get into the lens or the terminals.
•Problems caused by sand, seawater and fresh water are not covered by the product warranty....")
- 101 - Advanced (Recording pictures) This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•Do not touch the camera with wet hands.•Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfun ction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals. •Problems caused by sand, seawater and fresh water are not covered by the product warranty....
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[REC] Mode:
Advanced (Recording pictures)Recording Motion Picture
This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
•
Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures.
However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality.)
∫Modes that can be recorded for motion picture
Select...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-101.png "Page 102
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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[REC] Mode:
Advanced (Recording pictures)Recording Motion Picture
This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
•
Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures.
However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality.)
∫Modes that can be recorded for motion picture
Select...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 102 - [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures)Recording Motion Picture This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. • Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures. However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality.) ∫Modes that can be recorded for motion picture Select...
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Note
•The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps 2 and 3.
¢ 1 Set [REMAINING DISP.] (P32) to [ ] to display the available recording time before
recording motion pictures.
¢ 2 The screen that is displayed during Motion Picture Mode setting is different depending on the
setting of the
[REC MODE].
¢ 3[ ! ] will not be displayed in the Creative Motion Picture Mode.
Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.
A...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-102.png "Page 103
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
•The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps 2 and 3.
¢ 1 Set [REMAINING DISP.] (P32) to [ ] to display the available recording time before
recording motion pictures.
¢ 2 The screen that is displayed during Motion Picture Mode setting is different depending on the
setting of the
[REC MODE].
¢ 3[ ! ] will not be displayed in the Creative Motion Picture Mode.
Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.
A...")
- 103 - Advanced (Recording pictures) Note •The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps 2 and 3. ¢ 1 Set [REMAINING DISP.] (P32) to [ ] to display the available recording time before recording motion pictures. ¢ 2 The screen that is displayed during Motion Picture Mode setting is different depending on the setting of the [REC MODE]. ¢ 3[ ! ] will not be displayed in the Creative Motion Picture Mode. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A...
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•Refer to P145 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•Refer to P222 for information about the available recording time.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-103.png "Page 104
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•Refer to P145 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•Refer to P222 for information about the available recording time.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 104 - •Refer to P145 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•Refer to P222 for information about the available recording time.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. •The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated...
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•When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step 1 on page 102, 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-104.png "Page 105
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
•When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step 1 on page 102, 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...")
- 105 - Advanced (Recording pictures) •When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step 1 on page 102, 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...
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Press 3/4 to select the item and then press
[MENU/SET].
¢ The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
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 formatFeatures
[AVCHD Lite]
•Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for
playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
•It can be played back...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-105.png "Page 106
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Press 3/4 to select the item and then press
[MENU/SET].
¢ The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
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 formatFeatures
[AVCHD Lite]
•Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for
playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
•It can be played back...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 106 - Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. ¢ The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes. 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 formatFeatures [AVCHD Lite] •Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection. •It can be played back...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-106.png "Page 107
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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...")
- 107 - 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...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) - 108 - Note •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 (P38) the card in the unit. Because formatting will delete all data recorded on the card, save important data beforehand on the computer. •You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
Recording Motion Picture 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].
Rotate the rear dial to change the settings.
¢ You can change the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-108.png "Page 109
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
Recording Motion Picture 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].
Rotate the rear dial to change the settings.
¢ You can change the...")
- 109 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Picture 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]. Rotate the rear dial to change the settings. ¢ You can change the...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-109.png "Page 110
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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...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 110 - 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...