Panasonic Dmc Fz40 Operating Instructions Manual
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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 [...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-70.png "Page 71
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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 [...")
- 71 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [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 [...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) - 72 - This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm (0.04 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 k). As you rotate the zoom lever towards Tele, the distance at which you can take close-up pictures changes in steps. The maximum distance for close-up pictures is 1 m (3.28 feet). ∫ Focus range ¢ The focus range changes in steps. You can take a...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
Press and hold [AF/AF #/MF] until the focus switching screen
appears.
Press 3/4 to select [MF] and then press [MENU/SET].
•[MF] is displayed while in Manual Focus Mode.
Press the rear dial a few times to enable
the manual focus operation.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
Press and hold [AF/AF #/MF] until the focus switching screen
appears.
Press 3/4 to select [MF] and then press [MENU/SET].
•[MF] is displayed while in Manual Focus Mode.
Press the rear dial a few times to enable
the manual focus operation.
•Enabled operation...")
- 73 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. Press and hold [AF/AF #/MF] until the focus switching screen appears. Press 3/4 to select [MF] and then press [MENU/SET]. •[MF] is displayed while in Manual Focus Mode. Press the rear dial a few times to enable the manual focus operation. •Enabled operation...
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∫MF assistance
If [MF ASSIST] (P34) in the setup menu is set to [ON], when you rotate the rear dial, MF
assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged allowing you to focus on the subject
more easily.
1 Rotate the rear dial to display MF
assistance on the screen.
2 Display MF area (enlarged area) by
pressing [MENU/SET].
3 Move the MF area (enlarged area) by
pressing 3/4 /2 /1 on the cursor
button.
4 Return to MF assistance by pressing [MENU/SET].
•
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∫MF assistance
If [MF ASSIST] (P34) in the setup menu is set to [ON], when you rotate the rear dial, MF
assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged allowing you to focus on the subject
more easily.
1 Rotate the rear dial to display MF
assistance on the screen.
2 Display MF area (enlarged area) by
pressing [MENU/SET].
3 Move the MF area (enlarged area) by
pressing 3/4 /2 /1 on the cursor
button.
4 Return to MF assistance by pressing [MENU/SET].
•
The...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 74 - ∫MF assistance If [MF ASSIST] (P34) in the setup menu is set to [ON], when you rotate the rear dial, MF assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged allowing you to focus on the subject more easily. 1 Rotate the rear dial to display MF assistance on the screen. 2 Display MF area (enlarged area) by pressing [MENU/SET]. 3 Move the MF area (enlarged area) by pressing 3/4 /2 /1 on the cursor button. 4 Return to MF assistance by pressing [MENU/SET]. • The...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Note
•When using a tripod etc., setting the Self-Timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the Self-Timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF assist lamp (P142) to allow the camera to focus on the subject....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-74.png "Page 75
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Note
•When using a tripod etc., setting the Self-Timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the Self-Timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF assist lamp (P142) to allow the camera to focus on the subject....")
- 75 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer Note •When using a tripod etc., setting the Self-Timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. •When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the Self-Timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P142) to allow the camera to focus on the subject....
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[REC] Mode:
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
∫ Operate with the rear dial
1Press the rear dial to select [ È], and then rotate
the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
AExposure compensation value
2Press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-75.png "Page 76
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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[REC] Mode:
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
∫ Operate with the rear dial
1Press the rear dial to select [ È], and then rotate
the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
AExposure compensation value
2Press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 76 - [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. ∫ Operate with the rear dial 1Press the rear dial to select [ È], and then rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure. AExposure compensation value 2Press the shutter button halfway to finish. Note • EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture
with the desired exposure from the 3 p ictures with different exposures.
With Auto Bracket d1EV
Note
•
When Auto Bracket is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-76.png "Page 77
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture
with the desired exposure from the 3 p ictures with different exposures.
With Auto Bracket d1EV
Note
•
When Auto Bracket is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the...")
- 77 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 p ictures with different exposures. With Auto Bracket d1EV Note • When Auto Bracket is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the...
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[REC] mode:
Setting the Light Sensitivity
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Press 1 ().
Press 3/4 to select the ISO sensitivity and then
press [MENU/SET] to set.
•You can also press 1 [ ] to select.•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.•The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-77.png "Page 78
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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[REC] mode:
Setting the Light Sensitivity
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Press 1 ().
Press 3/4 to select the ISO sensitivity and then
press [MENU/SET] to set.
•You can also press 1 [ ] to select.•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.•The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 78 - [REC] mode: Setting the Light Sensitivity This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Press 1 (). Press 3/4 to select the ISO sensitivity and then press [MENU/SET] to set. •You can also press 1 [ ] to select.•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.•The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
•
The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm
the actual shutter speed on the information...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-78.png "Page 79
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
•
The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm
the actual shutter speed on the information...")
- 79 - Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control) The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject. • The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm the actual shutter speed on the information...
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[REC] Mode:
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/
shutter speed
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture
value.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and
Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear
dial is pressed.
Take a picture.
When you want to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-79.png "Page 80
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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[REC] Mode:
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/
shutter speed
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture
value.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and
Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear
dial is pressed.
Take a picture.
When you want to...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 80 - [REC] Mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/ shutter speed Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value. •It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed. Take a picture. When you want to...