Panasonic Dmc Fz40 Operating Instructions Manual
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-140.png "Page 141
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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...")
- 141 - 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...
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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:
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27.
You can switch the flash setting.
Applicable modes:
[‡]/[ ]/[‰]/[ ]/[ ]
Note
•
Refer to P66 for details.
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
[OFF] : The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[ON] : When taking pictures in dark...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-141.png "Page 142
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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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:
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27.
You can switch the flash setting.
Applicable modes:
[‡]/[ ]/[‰]/[ ]/[ ]
Note
•
Refer to P66 for details.
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
[OFF] : The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[ON] : When taking pictures in dark...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 142 - 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: For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. You can switch the flash setting. Applicable modes: [‡]/[ ]/[‰]/[ ]/[ ] Note • Refer to P66 for details. [AF ASSIST LAMP] [OFF] : The AF assist lamp does not turn on. [ON] : When taking pictures in dark...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
[2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just be fore the shutter closes when taking pictures
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Applicable modes:
Note
•
Set it to [1ST] in most cases.•[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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-142.png "Page 143
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
[2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just be fore the shutter closes when taking pictures
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Applicable modes:
Note
•
Set it to [1ST] in most cases.•[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...")
- 143 - Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. [2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just be fore the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Applicable modes: Note • Set it to [1ST] in most cases.•[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...
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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
With the optional conversion l enses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take
close-up pictures of smaller subjects.
Applicable modes:
Note
•
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.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
With the optional conversion l enses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take
close-up pictures of smaller subjects.
Applicable modes:
Note
•
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...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 144 - For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. With the optional conversion l enses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take close-up pictures of smaller subjects. Applicable modes: Note • 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...
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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]/[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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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]/[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
•...")
- 145 - 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]/[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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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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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
•
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.
•In [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode, this setting is fixed to [OFF].
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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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
•
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.
•In [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode, this setting is fixed to [OFF].
For...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 146 - 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 • 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. •In [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode, this setting is fixed to [OFF]. For...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Entering Text
It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when
recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
Display the entry screen and press 4 to move to the character
selection section.
•You can display the entry screen via the following operations.–[NAME] of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] (P94) in Scene Mode.–[NAME] in [FACE RECOG.] (P116)–[LOCATION] in [TRAVEL DATE] (P119)–[TITLE EDIT] (P155)
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Entering Text
It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when
recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
Display the entry screen and press 4 to move to the character
selection section.
•You can display the entry screen via the following operations.–[NAME] of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] (P94) in Scene Mode.–[NAME] in [FACE RECOG.] (P116)–[LOCATION] in [TRAVEL DATE] (P119)–[TITLE EDIT] (P155)
Press...")
- 147 - Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Display the entry screen and press 4 to move to the character selection section. •You can display the entry screen via the following operations.–[NAME] of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] (P94) in Scene Mode.–[NAME] in [FACE RECOG.] (P116)–[LOCATION] in [TRAVEL DATE] (P119)–[TITLE EDIT] (P155) Press...
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Advanced (Playback)
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Advanced (Playback)Playing Back Motion Pictures
•This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the QuickTime Motion JPEG and
AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only).
•Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this unit and Panasonic digital cameras
(LUMIX) can be played back with this unit as AVCHD Lite format.
∫Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback
The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4 /2/...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-147.png "Page 148
Advanced (Playback)
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Advanced (Playback)Playing Back Motion Pictures
•This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the QuickTime Motion JPEG and
AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only).
•Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this unit and Panasonic digital cameras
(LUMIX) can be played back with this unit as AVCHD Lite format.
∫Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback
The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4 /2/...")
Advanced (Playback) - 148 - [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback)Playing Back Motion Pictures •This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the QuickTime Motion JPEG and AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only). •Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this unit and Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can be played back with this unit as AVCHD Lite format. ∫Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4 /2/...
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture
You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture.
Press 3 to pause Motion Picture playback.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press
[MENU/SET].
•[QUALITY] is fixed to [› ].•Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality.
Note
•You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.
Picture size...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-148.png "Page 149
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture
You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture.
Press 3 to pause Motion Picture playback.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press
[MENU/SET].
•[QUALITY] is fixed to [› ].•Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality.
Note
•You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.
Picture size...")
- 149 - Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Press 3 to pause Motion Picture playback. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. •[QUALITY] is fixed to [› ].•Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality. Note •You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment. Picture size...
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)
You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can
do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures.
You can also put together a slide show co mposed of only still pictures, only motion
pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favorites.
We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-149.png "Page 150
Advanced (Playback)
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)
You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can
do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures.
You can also put together a slide show co mposed of only still pictures, only motion
pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favorites.
We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a...")
Advanced (Playback) - 150 - [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show co mposed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favorites. We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a...