Panasonic Dmc Fz40 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: 
Taking pictures that match the scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Mode)
When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera 
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Press 3/4/ 2/1 to select the Scene Mode.
•If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode, 
explanations about each scene mode are displayed.
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating 
the zoom lever.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected Scene Mode.
Note
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press  1, and return to step 2 above 
(when [MENU RESUME]  (P38) is [OFF]).
•The Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.•When you take a picture with a Scene Mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the 
picture may differ from the actual scene.
•The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
–[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[COLOR EFFECT]/
[PICT. ADJ.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[I.RESOLUTION]/[FLASH SYNCHRO] 
						

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You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.
∫Setting the recording direction
1Press  3/4  to select the recording direction and then 
press [MENU/SET].
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The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
2Take the picture.
•You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
3Press  3 to select [NEXT] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
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You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the menu.•Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.
4Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or 
vertically so the transparent image overlaps.
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When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 and 4.•You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
5Press  3/4  to select [EXIT] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•We recommend using a tripod. When it is dark, we recommend using the Self-Timer for taking 
pictures.
•When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set 
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” on the CD-ROM (supplied).
 [PANORAMA ASSIST] 
						

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Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Party Mode
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Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer for taking pictures.•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking pictures.
Note
•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle Light Mode
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This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.
Note
•The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-Timer for taking pictures.•When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set 
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
 [PARTY]
 [CANDLE LIGHT] 
						

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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the 
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP]  (P157).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4  to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press  1.2Press  3/4  to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].3Enter the birthday or name.
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When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
4Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
2.
Note
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During motion picture recording, settings for [NORMAL PORTRAIT] are used.•The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” bundled 
software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or 
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
•The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set 
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
•Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes 
[ISO1600].
•If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the 
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
•If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.•The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
 [BABY1]/ [BABY2]
Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
3 /4: Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to  “Entering Text” on  P147. 
						

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Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time 
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P157).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P94 .
Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].•Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects , and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this fo r high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity 
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4  to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
Note
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[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [ON].•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
 [PET]
 [SUNSET]
 [HIGH SENS.] 
						

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This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4  to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press 
[MENU/SET] to set.
2Press  3/4  to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.3Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
•The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type 
and/or status of the card used.
•The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [ON].•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. Note , however, that the ISO sensitivity is set high 
to achieve a high shutter speed.
•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat 
taking a picture.
 [HI-SPEED BURST]
Maximum Burst speed approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)
Number of recordable 
picturesapprox. 15 to 100 
						

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Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still 
pictures in dark places.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4  to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
•The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•Intelligent ISO will automatically set the  maximum ISO sensitivity to [ISO3200].•See the Note on P70 when using the [FLASH BURST].
 [FLASH BURST]
Number of recordable 
pictures max. 5 pictures 
						

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When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner 
or car, the background becomes a blur and the subject stays focused. This effect is called 
“panning”. This mode allows you  to obtain this effect easier.
∫ Technique for Panning Mode
To obtain good pictures in Panning Mode, move the 
camera in a horizontal plane as you take the pictures.
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We recommend that you do not follow the subject with 
the camera alone, but stand facing the subject with 
shoulders squared, and follow it using your entire body, 
while twisting at the waist.
•Once the subject is in front of you, press the shutter 
button. Do not stop moving the camera even after you press the shutter button.
1 Move the camera smoothly while following the subject in the viewfinder.
2 Press the shutter button while you are moving the camera.
3 Move the camera continuously.
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We recommend the following:–Using the Viewfinder.–Selecting a subject with quick motion.–Using prefocus.–Use this mode with Burst Mode. 
(You can then select the best pictures from all the pictures taken.)
∫ Setting the shutter speed
1Press  4 to select [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] and press 
[MENU/SET].
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If you select [AUTO], it will not be possible to select the shutter 
speed.
2Press the rear dial to enable the shutter speed setting 
operation, and then rotate the rear dial to set the shutter 
speed.
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It will switch between shutter speed se tting operation and Exposure Compensation 
operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
3Take pictures.
Note
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The shutter speed in Panning Mode becomes slower  to achieve the panning effect. As a result, 
jitter can easily occur.
•The panning function does not work well in the following situations.–During very bright days in summer. We recommend using an ND filter (DMW-LND52; 
optional).  (P192)
–When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th.–When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is moving slowly. (The 
background will not become a blur.)
–When the camera cannot follow the subject well.•You cannot set the Stabilizer Function Mode to [MODE2] or [AUTO]. When you set it to 
[MODE1], only vertical jitters can be compensated.
 [PANNING] 
						

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This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1Press  3/4  to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].
•It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu.  (P29)2Take pictures.
•Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. 
Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When 
countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same 
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.
•Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the 
countdown screen is displayed.
∫Technique for Starry Sky Mode
•The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend 
taking pictures with the Self-Timer.
•We recommend using prefocus (P74)  to focus in advance on a subject, such as a bright star or 
a distant light, that is easy to focus on.
Note
•During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide 
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The Optical Image Stabilizer Function is fixed to [OFF].•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
 [STARRY SKY] 
						

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This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks Mode
We recommend performing the following steps to prefocus on the point the pictures will be 
taken so that you do not miss taking pictures of the fireworks when they are fired.
1 Aim the camera at an object, such as a distant light, that is about the same distance 
from the camera as the point where the fireworks will rise.
2 Press the shutter button halfway until the focus indication (P50) lights.
3 Press the [AF/AF #/MF] to select [MF].  (P73)
4 Aim the camera in the direction that the fireworks will be fired and wait.
5 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture when the fireworks are fired.
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If zoom was used, the focus position will not be correct. Perform steps 2 to 5 again.•We recommend using a tripod.
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶ in AF Mode. (We recommend performing steps 1 to 5 
for prefocus.)
•This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.•The shutter speed becomes the following.–When [OFF] is set on the Optical Image  Stabilizer Function: Fixed to 2 seconds.–When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer Function: 1/4th of 
a second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has 
determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
–You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
 [FIREWORKS]