Panasonic Dmc Fz47 Owners Manual

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Blurring above and below or to the left and right of the set range, it will look as though the 
picture was of a miniature.
1Select [MINIATURE EFFECT] using Step 2 on P80 and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  4 to display the setting screen.
•A frame around the area not to be blurred will display.
3Adjust the position and size of the frame and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Note
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Display of the recording screen will be delayed mo re than usual and the screen will look as if 
frames are being dropped.
•No sound is recorded in motion pictures.•Approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting 
motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long.)
The displayed available recording time is approximately 10 times. When switching to Recording 
Mode, please check the available recording time.
Adjust the [MINIATURE EFFECT] settings
A When the frame is horizontal BWhen the frame is vertical
3/ 4 Move (up and down) Switch to A
2/ 1 Switch to  B Move (left and right)
Enlarge and shrink
•You can switch between three levels.
•If you press [DISPLAY], the adjusted frame will return to the original values.
C Non-blurrable range 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Expressive Portraits and Landscape 
Pictures 
(Advanced Scene Mode)
You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events 
and activities, people in night scenes and fl owers in accordance with the surrounding 
conditions.
Set the mode dial.
Press  3/4 to select the Advanced Scene Mode.
•If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting an Advanced Scene 
Mode, explanations about each Advanced Scene Mode are 
displayed.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Note
•Return to above step 2 after pressing the [MENU/SET] to change the Advanced Scene Mode.
The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion.
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
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Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second in [INDOOR PORTRAIT].•When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, 
this part is also smoothed.
•When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, this mode may not be effective when there is insufficient 
brightness.
[PORTRAIT]
[NORMAL PORTRAIT] [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT]
[SOFT SKIN] [INDOOR PORTRAIT] 
						

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This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.Note
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This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.•Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures  of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
Note
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We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] 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.
•Close-up 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.
[SCENERY]
[NORMAL SCENERY] [ARCHITECTURE]
[NATURE]
[SPORTS]
[NORMAL SPORTS] [INDOOR SPORTS]
[OUTDOOR SPORTS]
[CLOSE-UP]
[FLOWER] [OBJECTS]
[FOOD] 
						

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This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Handheld Night Shot
This mode allows you to record multiple pict ures of night scenes at high speed, which are 
combined to make a single picture. It will reduce the jitter and noise from the picture even 
when recording with the camera in your hand.
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Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).•Do not move the camera while recording pictures continuously.•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places or take pictures of moving 
subjects.
Note
When recording using [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY] and 
[ILLUMINATIONS]
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We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•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.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
[NIGHT PORTRAIT] [HANDHELD NITE SHOT]
[NIGHT SCENERY] [ILLUMINATIONS] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
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 and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•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.
Note
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press  1, and return to step 2 above. 
						

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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].
•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].
•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.
5Press  3/4  to select [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
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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.
•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” on the CD-ROM (supplied).
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.
[PANORAMA ASSIST]
[PARTY] 
						

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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
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
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]  (P134).
∫ 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.
∫ Canceling [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
2.
Note
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Still pictures recorded during motion picture recording will not record age or name.•The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” 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.
•Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
[CANDLE LIGHT]
[BABY1]/[BABY2]
Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day)
3 /4: Setting
[MENU/SET]: Set
Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on  P103. 
						

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Select this mode 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.
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P87.
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.
This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects , and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).
This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).
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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 may increase when you use a card with fast writing 
speed or card is formatted.
Note
•The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatica lly adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make 
the shutter speed become high-speed.
•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat 
taking a picture.
[PET]
[SUNSET]
[HIGH SENS.]
[HI-SPEED BURST]
Maximum Burst speed approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
approx. 7 pictures/second (Image priority)
Number of recordable 
picturesapprox. 15 to 100 pictures 
						

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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
Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).
•
Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 5 pictures when the self-timer is used.
[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.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select from [AUTO] or [SHUTTER-PRIORITY].
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If you select [AUTO], it will not be possible to select the shutter speed.•If you select [SHUTTER-PRIORITY], it will switch between shutter speed setting operation and 
Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
∫ Technique for Panning Mode
To obtain good pictures in Panning Mode, move the 
camera in a horizontal plane as you take the pictures.
•
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.)
Note
•The shutter speed in Panning Mode becomes slower  to achieve the panning effect. As a result, 
jitter can easily occur.
[PANNING]