Panasonic Dmc Fz40 Operating Instructions Manual
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions.
Applicable modes:
[OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET]
Note
•
Refer to P113 for details.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes:
¢ [Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.
Note
•The camera is focusing on all the AF...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-130.png "Page 131
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions.
Applicable modes:
[OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET]
Note
•
Refer to P113 for details.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes:
¢ [Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.
Note
•The camera is focusing on all the AF...")
- 131 - Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET] Note • Refer to P113 for details. For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: ¢ [Ø] will be used during motion picture recording. Note •The camera is focusing on all the AF...
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∫About [ š] (Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera
detects the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
•
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition
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∫About [ š] (Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera
detects the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
•
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition
function...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 132 - ∫About [ š] (Face Detection) The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused. • Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition function...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
•If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.•AF tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed to
be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case.•It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases.–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode–In [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM] in [COLOR MODE]–In [MONOCHROME], [HIGH DYNAMIC],...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-132.png "Page 133
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
•If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.•AF tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed to
be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case.•It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases.–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode–In [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM] in [COLOR MODE]–In [MONOCHROME], [HIGH DYNAMIC],...")
- 133 - Advanced (Recording pictures) Note •If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.•AF tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case.•It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases.–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode–In [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM] in [COLOR MODE]–In [MONOCHROME], [HIGH DYNAMIC],...
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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings.
Applicable modes:
¢ When recording motion pictures, only [ ] (Continuous AF) can be selected.
About [ ] and [ ]
[ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera is minimal. [ ] will
adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation).
The camera will adjust the focus automatically, and the focus adjustment when the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-133.png "Page 134
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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings.
Applicable modes:
¢ When recording motion pictures, only [ ] (Continuous AF) can be selected.
About [ ] and [ ]
[ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera is minimal. [ ] will
adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation).
The camera will adjust the focus automatically, and the focus adjustment when the...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 134 - For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. Applicable modes: ¢ When recording motion pictures, only [ ] (Continuous AF) can be selected. About [ ] and [ ] [ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera is minimal. [ ] will adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation). The camera will adjust the focus automatically, and the focus adjustment when the...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-134.png "Page 135
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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...")
- 135 - 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...
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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
•
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-135.png "Page 136
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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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
•
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...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 136 - For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: Note • 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...
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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:
[AUTO], [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Note
•
This should usually be set to [AUTO] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter
speed other than [AUTO], [ ] appears on the screen.)
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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:
[AUTO], [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Note
•
This should usually be set to [AUTO] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter
speed other than [AUTO], [ ] appears on the screen.)
•When [AUTO] is...")
- 137 - 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: [AUTO], [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Note • This should usually be set to [AUTO] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed other than [AUTO], [ ] appears on the screen.) •When [AUTO] is...
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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Pictures are taken continuously wh ile the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken.
Applicable modes:
[OFF]/[ ˜]
¢ The Burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
•The Burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when
the flash is not activated.
Note
•The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-137.png "Page 138
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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Pictures are taken continuously wh ile the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken.
Applicable modes:
[OFF]/[ ˜]
¢ The Burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
•The Burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when
the flash is not activated.
Note
•The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 138 - For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Pictures are taken continuously wh ile the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ ˜] ¢ The Burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card. •The Burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when the flash is not activated. Note •The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, the Extended Optical Zoom
or
the Intelligent Zoom.
Applicable modes:
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
•
Refer to P53 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.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Setting color...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-138.png "Page 139
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, the Extended Optical Zoom
or
the Intelligent Zoom.
Applicable modes:
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
•
Refer to P53 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.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Setting color...")
- 139 - Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, the Extended Optical Zoom or the Intelligent Zoom. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P53 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. For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Setting color...
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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes:
Note
•
When you take pictures in dark places, pictur e 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].
[PICT. ADJ.]
[CONTRAST]:
[r ]: Increases the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-139.png "Page 140
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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes:
Note
•
When you take pictures in dark places, pictur e 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].
[PICT. ADJ.]
[CONTRAST]:
[r ]: Increases the...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 140 - For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures. Applicable modes: Note • When you take pictures in dark places, pictur e 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]. [PICT. ADJ.] [CONTRAST]: [r ]: Increases the...