Panasonic Dmc Fz47 Owners Manual

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Recording
You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also 
delete the information of the registered person.
1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press  1. (P46)2Press  4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select the face image to edit or delete and then press 
[MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done.
Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press  1. 
(P46)
Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press 1.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Change or delete the information for a registered person
ItemDescription of settings
[INFO EDIT]
Changing the information of an already registered person.
Perform step 5 in “Face Settings”.
[PRIORITY]
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for 
higher-priority faces.
Press  3/4/2/1  to select the priority and then press  
[MENU/SET].
[DELETE]Deleting information of a registered person.
Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity
ItemDescription of settings
[AUTO REGISTRATION]
[OFF]/[ON]
•When the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], 
[FACE RECOG.] will be set to [ON] automatically.
[SENSITIVITY]
[HIGH]/[NORMAL]/[LOW]
•Select [HIGH] when recognition proves to be difficult. The 
likelihood of recognition increases, but so does the 
likelihood of mistaken recognition.
•Select [LOW] when mistaken recognition happens 
frequently.
•To return to the original settings, select [NORMAL]. 
						

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When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display 
automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances.
Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures.
1Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
•If there are no registered persons, proceed to step 3.•Selection screen is displayed again when [NO] is selected, and when [YES] is selected 
with 3, [AUTO REGISTRATION] will be set to [OFF].
2Press  3/4  to select [NEW PERSON] or [ADDITIONAL IMAGE] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•
After additionally registering or changing a face image, the screen returns automatically to 
the recording screen.
3Perform Step 5 in “Face Settings”.
Note
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If the registration screen will not display, it  may display easier by recording in the same 
conditions or with the same expressions.
•When not easily recognized using only [AUTO REGISTRATION], try to register again.
Auto Registration
ItemDescription of settings
[NEW PERSON]
•A list of registered people is displayed when there are 6 people 
already registered. Select the person to be replaced.
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE]
To additionally register a face image for a registered person.
Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select the person to whom you wish 
add the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
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If 3 images have already been registered, the picture 
replacement screen will appear. In this case, select the picture 
you wish to replace. 
						

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Recording
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] in Scene Mode–[NAME] in [FACE RECOG.]–[LOCATION] in [TRAVEL DATE]–[TITLE EDIT]
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select text and then press 
[MENU/SET] to register.
•Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] 
(lower case) and [&/1] (special characters and numbers).
•The entry cursor position can be moved left and right with the 
zoom lever or the rear dial.
•To enter a blank, move the cursor to [SPACE], to delete an entered character, move the 
cursor to [DELETE], or to stop editing during text entry, move the cursor to [CANCEL], 
and press [MENU/SET].
•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters when setting 
names in [FACE RECOG.])
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to move the cursor to [SET] and then press [MENU/
SET] to end text input.
Note
•Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.•It is displayed in order of title, location, [NAME] ([BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET]), [NAME] 
([FACE RECOG.]). 
						

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Using the [REC] Mode Menu
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P46.
Applicable modes: 
6 effects can be selected to match the image you  wish to record. It is possible to adjust the 
items such as color or picture quality of the effect to your desire.
[PHOTO STYLE]
 [STANDARD] This is the standard setting.
 [VIVID] Brilliant effect with high saturation and contrast.
 [NATURAL] Soft effect with low saturation.
 [MONOCHROME] Monochrome effect with no color shades.
 [SCENERY] An effect appropriate for scenes with vivid blue skies and 
greens.
 [PORTRAIT] An effect appropriate for portrait picture with a healthy and 
beautiful skin tone.
 [CUSTOM] Use the setting registered in advance. 
						

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Recording
∫Adjusting the picture quality1Press  2/1  to select the type of Photo Style.2Press  3/4  to select the items, and then press 2 /1  to adjust.
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Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.•If you adjust the picture quality, [_ ] is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen.•Color can be changed by [SATURATION] when [MONOCHROME] is selected.
3Press 4 to select [Custom setting] and then press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [YES] is selected.•Setting can be registered in [CUSTOM].
Applicable modes: 
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of  the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
Note
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The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.  (P186)
ItemEffect
 [CONTRAST] [
r ] Increases the difference between the brightness and the 
darkness in the picture.
[ s ] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the 
darkness in the picture.
 [SHARPNESS] [
r ] The picture is sharply defined.
[ s ] The picture is softly focused.
 [ S AT U R AT I O N ] [
r ] The colors in the picture become vivid.
[ s ] The colors in the picture become natural.
 
[NOISE REDUCTION] [
r ] The noise reduction effect is enhanced. Picture resolution 
may deteriorate slightly.
[ s ] The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain 
pictures with higher resolution.
[ASPECT RATIO]
[X
] [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[Y ][ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[W ][ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[] Square aspect ratio
S 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the 
pictures will appear even when they  are printed onto large sheets.
¢This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Note
•If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.•In specific modes, Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not 
displayed. For details regarding modes in which Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer 
to  P64 .
•Pictures may appear in mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
[PICTURE SIZE]
[ASPECT RATIO]: [ X] [ASPECT RATIO]: [ Y]
[12M] 4000k3000 [10.5M] 4000k2672
[8M ]
¢3264k 2448 [7M ]¢3264k2176
[5M ] 2560k1920 [4.5M ]
¢2560k1712
[3M ]
¢2048k 1536 [2.5M ]¢2048k1360
[2M ]
¢1600k 1200 [0.3M ]¢640k424
[0.3M ] 640k480
[ASPECT RATIO]: [ W] [ASPECT RATIO]: [ ]
[9M] 4000k2248 [9M] 2992k2992
[6M ]
¢3264k 1840 [6M ]¢2448k2448
[3.5M ]
¢2560k 1440 [3.5M ]¢1920k1920
[2M ]
¢1920k 1080 [2.5M ]¢1536k1536
[0.2M ]
¢640 k360 [0.2M ]¢480k480 
						

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.Note
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The setting is fixed to [ ›] in the following cases.–In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST] or [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode•The following icons are displayed during the 3D recording.
•Refer to P76  for details.
Applicable modes: 
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of 
the subject.
[AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
Note
•
Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Video Mode.
[AUTO]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]
•It is possible to set when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
[QUALITY]
[A ] Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)
[› ] Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of 
pictures to be recorded without  changing the number of pixels)
[] :MPO iFine (
Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.)
[] :MPO iStandard (
Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.)
[SENSITIVITY]
[ISO LIMIT SET] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Note
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Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary 
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ].
•The White Balance might not be adjusted for the subject where the flash does not reach when 
the flash is used.
•The White Balance is memorized even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for 
the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is set to [AWB] when the Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.–In [EXPRESSIVE], [RETRO], [HIGH KEY], [SEPIA], [FILM GRAIN] and 
[MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode
–In [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] and [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT]–In [SCENERY]–In [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR SPORTS] in [SPORTS]–In [FLOWER] and [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [SUNSET], [FLASH BURST], [PANNING], [STARRY SKY], 
[FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode
[WHITE BALANCE]
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[] When taking pictures with the flash only
[Ñ ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[]/[] When using the preset White Balance
[] When using the preset color temperature setting
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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin color Temperature
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ] or [ ] and then press  1.2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the 
frame in the center is filled by the white object only and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or 
too dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to 
appropriate brightness.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
You can set the color temperature manually for  taking natural pictures in different lighting 
conditions. The color of light is measured as  a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color 
temperature increases, the picture becomes  more bluish. As the color temperature 
decreases, the picture  becomes more reddish.
1Select [ ] and then press  1.2Press  3/4 to select the color temperature and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•
You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
Setting the White Balance manually
Setting the color temperature
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You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the White Balance.
•
You can set from the Quick Menu. (P47)
1Select White Balance and then press  1.
•Press  1 again if [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected.
2Press 3/ 4/2/1  to adjust the White Balance and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Note
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If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will 
change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to B (blue), the White Balance icon on 
the screen will change to blue.
•If you finely adjust the White Balance to G _ (green) or M`  (magenta), [_] (green) or [ `] 
(magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen.
•Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance.•The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.•The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The white balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the 
following cases.
–When you reset the White Balance in [ ] or [ ]–When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ]
Finely adjusting the White Balance
2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH)
3 :G _ (GREEN: GREENISH)
4 :M ` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
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