Panasonic Dmc Fz5 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording pictures (basic)
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∫Available flash settings by recording mode
The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available)
¢Not available in backlight compensation
∫The available flash range to take pictures
 The available flash range is an approximation.
 Refer to P33 for the focus range.
 Refer to P73 for the ISO sensitivity.
 If the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], it is automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to 
[ISO400] when you use the flash.
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Recording pictures (basic)
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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
 Refer to P59 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode.
∫Adjusting flash output
Adjust the flash output when the subject is 
small or reflection ratio is extremely high or 
low.
1Press 3 several times until 
[ FLASH] appears and then set 
the flash output.
 You can adjust this from j2EV to 
i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
 The flash output setting is memorized 
even if the camera is turned off.
 In...

Recording pictures (basic)
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 Do not stare at the photo flash from 
close proximity.
 If you bring the flash too close to the 
subjects, they may be distorted or 
discolored by its heat and lighting.
 Do not cover the photo flash with your 
fingers or any other items.
 When you take a picture beyond the flash 
control range, the exposure may not be 
adjusted properly and the picture may 
become bright or dark.
 When you repeat taking a picture, 
recording may be disabled even if the 
flash...

Recording pictures (basic)
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
1Select the self-timer mode.
: Self-timer set to 10 seconds
;
: Self-timer set to 2 seconds
;
No display: canceled
2Take the picture.
A: Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
B: Press the shutter button fully to take 
the picture. The self-timer indicator 
A blinks and the shutter 
is activated after 
10 seconds (or 
2 seconds).
 If you press the [MENU] button when 
the self-timer is set, the self-timer 
setting is...

Recording pictures (basic)
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Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve 
appropriate exposure due to the difference 
of brightness between the subject and the 
background. Check the following for 
examples.
Under exposed
Compensate the exposure toward positive.
Properly exposed
Over exposed
Compensate the exposure toward negative.
1Press 3 several times until 
[ EXPOSURE] appears and 
then compensate the exposure.
 You can compensate from j2EV to 
i2 EV in steps of 1/3...

Recording pictures (basic)
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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically 
recorded by each press of the shutter 
button according to the compensation 
range of the exposure.
You can select the desired exposure 
among the 3 types of pictures.
1Press 3 several times until 
[ AUTO BRACKET] appears 
and then set the compensation 
range of the exposure.
 You can select the exposure from 
j1EV to i1 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
 When you do not use auto bracket, 
select...

Recording pictures (basic)
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Optical Image Stabilizer
This mode recognizes and compensates 
jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by 
jitter especially when you take pictures with 
the optical zoom set to Tele or when you 
take pictures indoors where the shutter 
speed is slowed down.
A:Optical image stabilizer button
1Press the optical image stabilizer 
button A until [STABILIZER] 
appears and then select the 
stabilizer function mode.
∫Demonstration of the optical image 
stabilizer...

Recording pictures (basic)
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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
1Select the burst mode.
: High speed
;
: Low speed
;
:Unlimited
¢
;
No display: canceled
¢Depending on the memory size, battery 
power, picture size and quality 
(compression)
∫Number of pictures recorded in burst 
mode
¢When the shutter speed is higher than
1/60 and the flash is not activated
 When the burst mode setting is set to 
Unlimited
– You can take pictures until the capacity 
of the card becomes full.
– The speed of taking...

Recording pictures (basic)
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 Hold down the shutter button fully to 
activate the burst mode.
 When the self-timer is used, the number 
of recordable pictures in burst mode is 
fixed to 3.
 You cannot take pictures in the burst 
mode when the quality is set to [TIFF].
 When the burst mode is activated, [AUDIO 
REC.] cannot be used (DMC-FZ5 only).
 If the flash is activated, you can record 
only 1 picture.
 When setting auto bracket and the burst 
mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be...

Playback (basic)
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Playback (basic)
Playing Back Pictures
1Select the picture.
2: Play back the previous picture.
 1: Play back the next picture.
 The last recorded picture will be played 
back first.
 When [ROTATE DISP.] (P85) is set to  [ON], pictures recorded by holding the 
camera vertically are played back 
vertically.
∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
When you keep pressing  2/1 during 
playback, the file number and the page 
number are updated. If you release  2/1  
when the number of...