Panasonic Dmc Fz47 Owners Manual
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Recording
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Applicable modes:
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.
∫ 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 active.•The setting is canceled by pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] again.
3Move...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65501/w64_dmc-fz47_adv_en_om_d-115.png "Page 116
Recording
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Applicable modes:
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.
∫ 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 active.•The setting is canceled by pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] again.
3Move...")
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Recording
Applicable modes:
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.Note
•
[METERING MODE] cannot be set in [HIGH DYN AMIC], [PIN HOLE] and [FILM GRAIN] in
Creative Control Mode.
[METERING MODE]
[C ]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most
suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on
the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using
this method.
[] : Center weighted This is the method used to focus on the subject...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65501/w64_dmc-fz47_adv_en_om_d-116.png "Page 117
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Recording
Applicable modes:
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.Note
•
[METERING MODE] cannot be set in [HIGH DYN AMIC], [PIN HOLE] and [FILM GRAIN] in
Creative Control Mode.
[METERING MODE]
[C ]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most
suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on
the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using
this method.
[] : Center weighted This is the method used to focus on the subject...")
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Recording
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Applicable modes:
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
[OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]Note
•
Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher than
[ISO100] if the picture is taken with [I.DYNAMIC] set to valid.
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.•[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65501/w64_dmc-fz47_adv_en_om_d-117.png "Page 118
Recording
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Applicable modes:
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
[OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]Note
•
Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher than
[ISO100] if the picture is taken with [I.DYNAMIC] set to valid.
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.•[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when...")
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Recording
Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
[OFF]/[ ˜]
Note
•
Focus, exposure, and White Balance will be fixed to the settings for the first picture. Depending
on changes in the brightness of the subject, the recording may be brighter or darker from the
second picture.
•When the Self-timer is set to [2SEC.] or [10SEC.], the number of recordable pictures in Burst
Mode is fixed to 3.
•The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65501/w64_dmc-fz47_adv_en_om_d-118.png "Page 119
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Recording
Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
[OFF]/[ ˜]
Note
•
Focus, exposure, and White Balance will be fixed to the settings for the first picture. Depending
on changes in the brightness of the subject, the recording may be brighter or darker from the
second picture.
•When the Self-timer is set to [2SEC.] or [10SEC.], the number of recordable pictures in Burst
Mode is fixed to 3.
•The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower...")
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Recording
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Applicable modes:
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, the Extended Optical Zoom
or
the Intelligent Zoom.
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
•
Refer to P62 for details.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode.
Applicable modes:
Using this mode, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically
compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
When recording motion pictures, “Active Mode” (stabilizer for motion pictures) will...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65501/w64_dmc-fz47_adv_en_om_d-119.png "Page 120
Recording
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Applicable modes:
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, the Extended Optical Zoom
or
the Intelligent Zoom.
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
•
Refer to P62 for details.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode.
Applicable modes:
Using this mode, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically
compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
When recording motion pictures, “Active Mode” (stabilizer for motion pictures) will...")
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Recording
Applicable modes:
AF Assist Lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way
making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF
area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.)
[OFF]/[ON]Note
•
The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).•When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp A (e.g. when taking
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In
this...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65501/w64_dmc-fz47_adv_en_om_d-120.png "Page 121
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Recording
Applicable modes:
AF Assist Lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way
making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF
area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.)
[OFF]/[ON]Note
•
The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).•When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp A (e.g. when taking
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In
this...")
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Recording
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Applicable modes:
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction
is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and
corrects the picture.
[OFF]/[ON]Note
•
Only available when [AF MODE] is set to [ š] and Face Detection is active.•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.•It will be fixed to [ON] during the Intelligent Auto Mode.•In [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode, this setting is fixed to [OFF]....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65501/w64_dmc-fz47_adv_en_om_d-121.png "Page 122
Recording
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Applicable modes:
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction
is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and
corrects the picture.
[OFF]/[ON]Note
•
Only available when [AF MODE] is set to [ š] and Face Detection is active.•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.•It will be fixed to [ON] during the Intelligent Auto Mode.•In [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode, this setting is fixed to [OFF]....")
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Recording
Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu
In Creative Video Mode, the settable [REC] menu will be displayed in the
[MOTION PICTURE] menu. In [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode, the
[MOTION PICTURE] menu will not be displayed.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P46.
Applicable modes:
This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
[REC MODE]
[AVCHD] Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on
your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
[MP4]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65501/w64_dmc-fz47_adv_en_om_d-122.png "Page 123
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Recording
Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu
In Creative Video Mode, the settable [REC] menu will be displayed in the
[MOTION PICTURE] menu. In [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode, the
[MOTION PICTURE] menu will not be displayed.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P46.
Applicable modes:
This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
[REC MODE]
[AVCHD] Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on
your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
[MP4]...")
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Applicable modes:
This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
When [AVCHD] is selected
When [MP4] is selectedNote
•
What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the
number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an abbreviation of
“Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period of time) is changed
automatically depending on the subject to record....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65501/w64_dmc-fz47_adv_en_om_d-123.png "Page 124
Recording
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Applicable modes:
This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
When [AVCHD] is selected
When [MP4] is selectedNote
•
What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the
number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an abbreviation of
“Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period of time) is changed
automatically depending on the subject to record....")
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Recording
Applicable modes:
This changes the setup in Creative Video Mode.
[]/[]/[]/[]Note
•
Refer to P94 for details.
Applicable modes:
It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set.
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
•
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].
[EXPOSURE MODE]
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Recording
Applicable modes:
This changes the setup in Creative Video Mode.
[]/[]/[]/[]Note
•
Refer to P94 for details.
Applicable modes:
It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set.
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
•
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].
[EXPOSURE MODE]
[CONTINUOUS AF]")
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Applicable modes:
This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically.
[OFF]/[AUTO]Note
•
Sound quality may be different than usual when [WIND CUT] is set.•It will be fixed to [OFF] when the [ZOOM MIC] is set to [ON].•Not available with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode.
Applicable modes:
Coupled to the zoom operation, it will clearly record far sounds with tele, and surrounding
sounds with wide.
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
•
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Recording
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Applicable modes:
This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically.
[OFF]/[AUTO]Note
•
Sound quality may be different than usual when [WIND CUT] is set.•It will be fixed to [OFF] when the [ZOOM MIC] is set to [ON].•Not available with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode.
Applicable modes:
Coupled to the zoom operation, it will clearly record far sounds with tele, and surrounding
sounds with wide.
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
•
When set to [ON] and performing zoom, the operation...")
- 121 - Recording Applicable modes: AF Assist Lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) [OFF]/[ON]Note • The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).•When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp A (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will beco me more difficult to focus on the subject. •Remove the lens hood.•A vignetting effect may appear on the circumference of the AF Assist Lamp because the AF Assist Lamp may be obscured by the lens, however, this does not cause a problem with the performance of the camera. •In the following cases, [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF].–In [NIGHT SCENERY], [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] –In [SUNSET], [PANNING], [FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode •Refer to P65 for details. Applicable modes: 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just bef ore the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Note • Set it to [1ST] for normal use.•[2nd] is displayed in the fl ash icon on the screen if you set [FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].•When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate. [AF ASSIST LAMP] [FLASH] [FLASH SYNCHRO] [1ST]1st curtain synchro The normal method when taking pictures with the flash. [2ND] 2nd curtain synchro The light source appears behind the subject and picture becomes dynamic.
Recording - 122 - Applicable modes: When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. [OFF]/[ON]Note • Only available when [AF MODE] is set to [ š] and Face Detection is active.•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.•It will be fixed to [ON] during the Intelligent Auto Mode.•In [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode, this setting is fixed to [OFF]. Applicable modes: With the optional conversion l enses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take close-up pictures of smaller subjects. Note • Refer to P164 for details about attaching the lens.•Ensure that [CONVERSION] is set to [OFF] when not using a conversion lens.•[CONVERSION] cannot be used in the following cases.–In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [FLASH BURST] and [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode•Read the operating instructions of the conversion lens for details. •Refer to P22 for details. [RED-EYE REMOVAL] [CONVERSION] [OFF]— []When you attach the tele conversion lens. [] When you attach the close-up lens. [CLOCK SET] C
- 123 - Recording Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu In Creative Video Mode, the settable [REC] menu will be displayed in the [MOTION PICTURE] menu. In [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode, the [MOTION PICTURE] menu will not be displayed. For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P46. Applicable modes: This sets up the data format of motion pictures. [REC MODE] [AVCHD] Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection. [MP4] Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on your PC.
Recording - 124 - Applicable modes: This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. When [AVCHD] is selected When [MP4] is selectedNote • What is bit rate This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded. •To play back AVCHD motion pictures recorded with this unit on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players (DMP-BD30/DMP-BD31/DMP-BD50) it is necessary to update the firmware of the Blu-ray Disc Player. You can download the latest firmware version from the following website. http://panasonic.net/support/ [REC QUALITY] ItemPicture size/Bit ratefpsAspect ratio [FSH] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 60i (CCD output is 30 fps) 16:9 [SH] 1280k720 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 60p (CCD output is 30 fps) ItemPicture size/Bit ratefpsAspect ratio [FHD] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 20 Mbps 3016:9 [HD] 1280k720 pixels/Approx. 10 Mbps [VGA] 640k480 pixels/Approx. 4 Mbps 4:3
- 125 - Recording Applicable modes: This changes the setup in Creative Video Mode. []/[]/[]/[]Note • Refer to P94 for details. Applicable modes: It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set. [OFF]/[ON] Note • 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]. [EXPOSURE MODE] [CONTINUOUS AF]
Recording - 126 - Applicable modes: This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically. [OFF]/[AUTO]Note • Sound quality may be different than usual when [WIND CUT] is set.•It will be fixed to [OFF] when the [ZOOM MIC] is set to [ON].•Not available with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode. Applicable modes: Coupled to the zoom operation, it will clearly record far sounds with tele, and surrounding sounds with wide. [OFF]/[ON] Note • When set to [ON] and performing zoom, the operation sound may be recorded enhanced in accordance with the surrounding sounds. Also, audio recording level will be lower compared to when [OFF]. •The stereo effect of the audio is reduced when the picture is enlarged.•Not available with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode. [WIND CUT] [ZOOM MIC]
- 127 - Playback/Editing Playback/EditingVarious methods to play back You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. Press [MENU/SET] during playback. Press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. •Following items can be selected. ¢ The playback method for the 3D pictures can be switched. This menu is only displayed during HDMI output. Refer to P150 for details about the playback method. 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 3D pictures etc. We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a TV. [2D/3D SETTINGS]¢ [MODE PLAY] (P129) [NORMAL PLAY] (P37) [CATEGORY PLAY] (P129) [SLIDE SHOW] (P127) [FAVORITE PLAY] (P129) [SLIDE SHOW] Select the group to play back by pressing 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET]. •Refer to P150 for the method to play back [3D PLAY] pictures in 3D. •During [CATEGORY SELECTION], press 3/4/2/1 to select a category, and then press [MENU/SET]. Refer to P129 for category details. Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. •Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.
Playback/Editing - 128 - ∫Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4 /2/ 1. ¢ These operations can be performed only in the Pause Mode or during motion picture playback. ∫Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. •[AUTO] can be used only when [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected. The pictures are played back with the recommended effects in each category. •During the [VIDEO ONLY] slide show, [EFFECT] is fixed to [OFF].•Some [EFFECT] will not operate when playing back pictures displayed vertically. [SETUP] [DURATION] or [REPEAT] can be set. • [DURATION] can be set only when [OFF] has been selected as the [EFFECT] setting.•[OUTPUT] will only appear when set to HDMI output and [3D PLAYBACK] (P58) is set to [ ]. 3Play/Pause 4Stop 2Back to previous picture¢ 1Ahead to next picture¢ [W]Reduce volume level [T]Increase volume level ItemSettings [DURATION] [1 SEC.]/[2 SEC.]/[3 SEC.]/[5 SEC.] [REPEAT] [OFF]/[ON] [SOUND] [OFF]: There will be no sound. [AUTO]: Music is played when the still pictures are played back, and audio is played when the motion pictures are played back. [MUSIC]: Music is played back. [AUDIO]: Audio (only for motion pictures) is played back. [OUTPUT] [ ]: The slide show is output in normal format. [ ]: The slide show is output in 3D. WT
- 129 - Playback/Editing Pictures are classified into only still pictures, only motion pictures, or only 3D pictures, and played back. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/ SET]. •Refer to P150 for the method to play back [3D PLAY] pictures in 3D. This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set. •If a picture is found in a category, the category icon turns blue.•Pictures are sorted into the categories shown below. ¢Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select the person to play back and then press [MENU/SET]. You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P140). [MODE PLAY] [CATEGORY PLAY] Recording information e.g. Scene Modes [FACE RECOG.]¢ *[PORTRAIT] Mode, [i-PORTRAIT], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [i-BABY] ,[SCENERY] Mode, [i-SCENERY], [SUNSET], [i-SUNSET], [AERIAL PHOTO] .[NIGHT PORTRAIT] Mode, [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT], [i-NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] [SPORTS] Mode, [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [PANNING], [FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW], [AERIAL PHOTO] Î[BABY1]/[BABY2], [i-BABY] í[PET] 1[FOOD] [TRAVEL DATE] [FAVORITE PLAY]
Playback/Editing - 130 - Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu You can setup pictures to be uploaded to image sharing sites and perform editing like cropping recorded pictures, as well as set up the protection of recorded images, etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [L EVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture. You can display pictures by recording date. Note • The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed. •If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day is displayed. •You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.•If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2011.•If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are displayed by the dates at the travel destination in calendar playback. [CALENDAR] Select [CALENDAR] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P46) Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select the date to be played back. •If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed. Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date. •Press [ ‚] to return to the calendar screen.