Panasonic Dmc Fz47 Owners Manual

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¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed.
¢ 2 You can switch between available recording time and number of recordable pictures by 
setting [REMAINING DISP.] in [SETUP] menu.
¢3 When the number of pictures remaining is more than 1000 or the time remaining in recording motion pictures is more than 1000 seconds, [ ] is displayed.
¢ 4 Name of the registered person in [FACE RECOG .] is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed.
Note
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, you cannot switch to out-of-frame display.
∫ Out-of-frame display
Recording information is displayed on the bottom and right edges of the screen. You can 
therefore concentrate on the subject when ta king pictures without being obstructed by 
information displayed on the screen. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record 
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 46.9k ), do 
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio ( X/Y /W /).
∫ Changing the zoom speed
You can operate the zoom at 2 speeds 
depending on the rotation angle of the zoom 
lever.
The zoom speed becomes slower when the 
rotation angle is small and the zoom speed 
becomes faster when the rotation angle is large.
A Fast
B Slow
•Zoom speed cannot be changed in recording 
motion pictures.
∫Storing the zoom position (Zoom resume)
•Refer to P53  for details.
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using 
the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
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∫Types of zooms
•
When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction 
with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.3 m (0.99 ft.) – ¶]
¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
FeatureOptical ZoomExtended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Maximum 
magnification 24
k 46.9k
¢
Picture 
quality No deterioration No deterioration
Conditions None [PICTURE SIZE] with   
(P106) is 
selected.
Screen 
display A[ ] is displayed.
FeatureIntelligent ZoomDigital Zoom
Maximum 
magnification Approximately 1.3 times the Optical 
Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom 4 times the Optical Zoom, Extended 
Optical Zoom, or Intelligent Zoom
Picture 
quality No noticeable deterioration The higher the magnification level, the 
greater the deterioration.
Conditions [I.RESOLUTION] 
(P119) on the [REC] 
menu is set to [i.ZOOM]. [DIGITAL ZOOM] 
(P120) on the [REC] 
menu is set to [ON].
Screen 
display B[ ] is displayed. CThe Digital Zoom range is 
displayed.
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Note
•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.•“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified 
pictures with the optical zoom.
•The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt 
the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
•When you rotate the zoom lever, you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera 
may shake. This is not a malfunction.
•When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer  (P73) for taking 
pictures.
•The Intelligent Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.–In [MOTION DEBLUR] in Intelligent Auto Mode–In Macro Zoom Mode–In [PIN HOLE] in Creative Control Mode–In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST] or [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene 
Mode
•The Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.–In [MOTION DEBLUR] in Intelligent Auto Mode–In Macro Zoom Mode–In [PIN HOLE] in Creative Control Mode–In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PHOTO FRAME] or [3D PHOTO 
MODE] in Scene Mode
–When recording motion pictures•[DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases.–In Intelligent Auto Mode–In [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] or [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode–In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PHOTO FRAME] or [3D PHOTO 
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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures using the Flash
ATo open the flashPress the flash open button.
BTo close the flashPress the flash until it clicks.
•
Be sure to close the flash when not in use.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash 
is closed.
Note
•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Set the flash to match the recording.
•Open the flash.
Select [FLASH] in the [REC] Mode menu.  (P46)
Press  3/4 to select a mode and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting 
						

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¢The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated.
Flash interval depends on the brightness of the subject.
[RED-EYE REMOVAL]  (P122) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on 
the flash icon.
ItemDescription of settings
‡ : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
:
AUTO/Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye 
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then 
activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting 
conditions.
‰ : Forced flash ON
:
Forced ON/Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
:
Slow sync./Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature 
will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background 
landscape will appear brighter. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye 
phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
Π: 
Forced flash OFFThe flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the 
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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Advanced Scene Mode and Scene 
Mode)
¢ 1 [ ] is displayed.
¢ 2 [EXPRESSIVE]/[RETRO]/[HIGH KEY]/[SEPIA]/[MINIATURE EFFECT]
¢ 3 [HIGH DYNAMIC]
¢ 4 [PIN HOLE]/[FILM GRAIN]
•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
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∫The available flash range
•The available flash range is an approximation.
¢ 1 When the [ISO LIMIT SET]  (P107) is set to [AUTO].
∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢2 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting.•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.•In Advanced Scene Mode and Scene Mode, the shutter speeds will differ from those described 
above.
Note
•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects 
may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
•Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted 
properly and the picture may become bright or dark.
•When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even 
when you press the shutter button fully.
•The White Balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.•The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode or when 
shutter speed is fast.
•When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some 
cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the 
access indication disappears.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between peo ple. Also, if the subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
•Flash is fixed to [ Œ] when the [CONVERSION]  (P122) is set to [ ] or [ ].
WideTe l e
[AUTO] in 
[SENSITIVITY] 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 9.5 m 
(31.16 feet)¢
11.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.1 m 
(16.73 feet)¢ 1
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡
1/60
¢2 to 1/2000th 1¢2 to 1/2000th
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Adjust the flash output when the subject is small, or the reflectivity is very high or low.
Press 3 [È] several times to display [FLASH], 
and then press  2/1 to set the flash output.
•You can adjust from [ j2 EV] to [ i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].•Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Note
•When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the 
screen.
•The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•You cannot set [FLASH] in the following cases.–In Intelligent Auto Mode–In [EXPRESSIVE], [RETRO], [HIGH KEY], [SEPIA] and [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative 
Control Mode
–In [SCENERY]–In [NIGHT SCENERY], [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SUNSET], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], 
[STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [AERIAL PHOTO] and [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode
–In Creative Video Mode
Adjust the flash output 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF MACRO]/[MACRO ZOOM])
Press [AF/AF#/MF] to display the focus 
switching screen.
Press  3/4 to select [AF MACRO] or [MACRO 
ZOOM], and then press [MENU/SET].
•To cancel, select [AF].
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] (close the flash) when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, 
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
•Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between 
the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
•If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the 
subject correctly.
•It is not possible to set [AF MACRO]/[MACRO ZOOM] in the following cases.–In all Scene Modes except [3D PHOTO MODE]–In [HIGH DYNAMIC], [PIN HOLE] and [FILM GRAIN] in Creative Control Mode•It is not possible to set [MACRO ZOOM] in the following cases.–In [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode–When [ ] in [AF MODE] is set–When [CONVERSION] is set
ItemDescription of settings
[AF MACRO]
This mode allows you to take cl ose-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 (1k ).
•
[ ] is displayed during AF Macro Mode.
[MACRO ZOOM]
You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3 k while 
maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide 
position [1 cm (0.04 feet)].
•
The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.•Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (digital zoom range)•[ ] is displayed during Macro Zoom Mode.