Panasonic Dmc Fz47 Owners Manual

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Applicable modes: 
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 [AF/AF #/MF] to display the focus 
switching screen.
Press  3/4 to select [MF] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•To cancel, select [AF].•[MF] is displayed in the upper left of the screen while 
in Manual Focus Mode.
Press the rear dial a few times to enable 
the Manual Focus operation.
•Enabled operation will switch every time the rear dial 
is pressed.
•Manual Focus operation is enabled when [MF] at the 
bottom right of the screen changes to orange.
Rotate the rear dial to display focus range on the screen.
Press  2/1
 or rotate the rear dial to focus 
on the subject.
•It may be difficult to make fine adjustments when 
using the rear dial. If you have any difficulty, we 
recommend adjusting using the cursor button.
•When you stop operating the rear dial, the focus 
range will disappear after a few seconds.
A Focus range
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∫MF Assist
If [MF ASSIST]  (P54) in the [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], when focus is achieved, the MF 
area (locations that are in focus) is enlarged.
•
If you press [MENU/SET] while MF Assist is displayed, the MF area can be moved using 
3/ 4/2 /1. Pressing [MENU/SET] again returns the camera to MF Assist.
•Performing the following operation returns the MF area to the center.–Changing the picture size or aspect.–Turning the camera off.
1 Focus by rotating the rear dial.
2 Press the cursor button a few times 
furthermore in the same direction.
3 Finely focus on the subject by pressing 
the cursor button in reverse.
∫ Prefocus
This is a technique for focusing in advance on  the point the pictures will be taken when it is 
difficult to focus on the subject with Auto Focus due to its quick motion. (e.g. [PANNING] in 
Scene Mode)
This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain.
∫ One shot AF
You can focus on the subject with Auto Focus by pressing [FOCUS] button 
during Manual 
Focus.
This is convenient for prefocus.
Note
•
If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.•The MF Assist is disabled in the Digital Zoom range or when recording motion pictures.•The distance to the subject displayed on the screen in Manual Focus is an approximation of the 
focus position. Use the MF Assist screen for a final check of the focus.
•After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.•Using MF Assist in combination with AE Lock makes it easy to check the focus.
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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Note
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indi cator will blink and then may turn on brightly 
operating as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.•Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 
2 seconds when [10S / 3PICTURES] is selected.
•It is not possible to set [10S / 3PICTURES] in the following cases.–In Intelligent Auto Mode–When using Auto Bracket–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode–During the Burst Mode•Setting of the self-timer cannot be performed in following conditions.–In [HI-SPEED BURST] and [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode–When recording motion pictures
Press  2 [ë].
Press  3/4 to select the item and then 
press [MENU/SET].
ItemDescription of settings
[OFF] —
[2SEC.]
Picture is taken after 2 seconds.
•When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to 
avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
[10SEC.]
Picture is taken after 10 seconds.
[10S / 3PICTURES]After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 
2 second intervals.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
•The Self-timer indicator  A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
•When [10S / 3PICTURES] is selected, the Self-timer 
indicator blinks again after the first and the second 
pictures are taken and the shutter is activated 
2 seconds after it blinks.
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Applicable modes: 
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.
∫ Operate with the rear dial
1Press the rear dial and enable [ È].
2Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.A Exposure compensation value
Note
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode.
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears.
Press  2/1 to compensate the exposure 
and then press [MENU/SET].
•The exposure compensation value appears on the 
screen.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
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Applicable modes: 
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.
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 
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower 
left of the screen.
•The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•In Shutter-Priority AE and Manual Exposure, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second, 
Auto Bracket is canceled.
•[ Œ ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.•You cannot use the Auto Bracket in following conditions.–In [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode–In [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], 
[PHOTO FRAME] and [3D PHOTO MODE] in Scene Mode
–When recording motion pictures  
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1EV i1EV
Press 3 [È ] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] 
appears.
Press  2/1 to set the compensation range of the 
exposure and then press [MENU/SET].
•When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0). 
						

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Applicable modes: 
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.
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] Mode menu  (P107) is set to anything except 
[AUTO], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].
ISO sensitivitySettings
AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatica
lly adjusted according to the 
brightness.
•Maximum [ISO400]
(With the flash on [ISO800])¢
(Intelligent) The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of 
the subject and the brightness.•Maximum [ISO1600]
(With the flash on [ISO800])¢
100/200/400/800/1600
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
[ISO100][ISO1600]
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
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∫About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera 
detects movement of the subject and then 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.
Note
•For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to  P68.•The setting is fixed to [AUTO] in Creative Control Mode.•Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Video Mode.
[AUTO]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]
•The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.–In [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT]–In [SPORTS]–[BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET] and [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode•You cannot select [ ] in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.•You cannot select [AUTO] or [ ] in Manual Exposure Mode. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
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.
AAperture Value
•
It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure 
Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
•Depending on the zoom magnification, some of  the aperture values cannot be selected.
Set with a faster shutter speed when you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving 
subject. Set to a slower shutter speed when you want to create a trail effect.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed.
BShutter Speed
•
It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and 
Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is 
pressed.
Aperture-Priority AE
Available Aperture Value (W) (Per 1/3 EV)Shutter Speed (Sec)
F2.8 to F8.0 8 to 1/2000
Shutter-Priority AE
Available Shutter Speed (Sec)
(Per 1/3 EV)Aperture Value (W)
8 to 1/2000 F2.8 to F8.0
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Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate 
the exposure.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter 
speed.
CManual Exposure Assistance
•
It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter 
speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
•Depending on the zoom magnification, some of  the aperture values cannot be selected.
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
•
The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures 
on the playback screen.
Note
•The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and  the recorded pictures may differ. Check the 
pictures on the playback screen.
•Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright. Set the aperture value 
to a lower number when the subject is too dim.
•The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure 
is not adequate.
•Display of the shutter speed will count down when the shutter speed is set slow and the shutter 
button is pressed all the way.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [AUTO] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Shutter-Priority AE Mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ] (Intelligent).
•The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [ISO100] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Manual Exposure Mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ] (Intelligent).
Manual Exposure Mode
Available Aperture Value (W)
(Per 1/3 EV)Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV)
F2.8 to F8.0 60 to 1/2000
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
While checking the subject on the screen, you can set desired effects and continue taking 
pictures.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press 3/4 to select an item, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Note
•Return to above step 2 after pressing the [MENU/SET] to change the Creative Control Mode.•Creative Control settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.
ItemEffect
[EXPRESSIVE] This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises the color.
[RETRO] This is a soft image effect that gives the appearance of a 
tarnished photograph.
[HIGH KEY] Overall, the image effect will become brighter.
[SEPIA] A sepia color image effect.
[HIGH DYNAMIC] This is an impressive image effect that adjusts dark areas 
and bright areas to appropriate brightness, together with 
enhancements on colors.
[PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the 
subjects.
[FILM GRAIN] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with 
sand.
[MINIATURE EFFECT] This is an imaging effect which defocuses the surroundings to 
make it look like a diorama.
(also known as Tilt Shift Focus)