Panasonic Dmc Fz5 Operating Instructions Manual

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This mode allows you to record motion 
images.
1Select [MOTION RATE].
 [10fps]:
Recording motion images for a longer 
time is available though the quality will 
be less than the quality recorded at 
[30fps]. The file size is smaller, so the 
files are suitable to be attached to 
e-mails.
 [30fps]:
The motion of the recorded image is 
smooth, but the file size is large.
 fps (frame per second); This refers to 
the number of frames used in 1 second.
 Close the menu by pressing the shutter 
button halfway or the [MENU] button 
after finishing the setting.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
 When the subject is focused, the focus 
indication A lights.
3Press the shutter button fully to 
start the recording.
 The remaining recording time 
(approximation) appears on the screen.
 The audio recording starts 
simultaneously from the built-in 
microphone of the camera. (DMC-FZ5 
only)
 By pressing the shutter button fully 
again, the recording stops.
 If the card becomes full during 
recording, the camera stops 
automatically.
Motion image mode
MENU
EXITMENU
AUTO
AF MODE
CONT.AF W.BALANCE
METERING MODE
10fps
30fps
OFF
MOTION RATE
REC1/2
SELECTSET
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∫Available recording time (seconds)
 The recordable time is an approximation.
 The picture size is fixed to 
320k240 pixels.
 The motion images cannot be recorded 
without audio on DMC-FZ5.
 You cannot record audio on DMC-FZ4.
 If using a MultiMediaCard, after recording 
motion images, the card access indication 
may appear for a while, but this is not a 
malfunction. The file is being loaded to the 
MultiMediaCard.
 The settings of auto focus/zoom/aperture 
values are fixed to what they are when 
recording starts (in the first frame).
 Depending on the type of the card, 
recording may stop while you are 
recording motion images.
 When motion images recorded with the 
camera are played back on other 
equipment, the quality of pictures and 
sounds may be deteriorated or it may not 
be possible to play them back.
 Motion images recorded with setting 
[MOTION RATE] to [30fps] on the camera 
cannot be played back on a camera which 
does not support [30fps] of motion rate.
 In motion image mode [ ], you cannot 
use the direction detection function and 
the review function.
 You cannot set [MODE2] on the optical 
image stabilizer function.
SD Memory CardMotion rate
10fps30fps
8 MB 35 10
16 MB 75 25
32 MB 160 55
64 MB 350 120
128 MB 720 240
256 MB 1440 480
512 MB 2870 980
1 GB 5700 1950
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Set the mode dial to the scene mode to 
display the scene menu.
When [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] 
menu (P23) is set to [OFF], press the 
[MENU] button to display the scene menu.
 When you press 2, the explanations for 
each scene mode are displayed. (When 
you press 1, the screen returns to the 
scene menu.)
 When rotating the zoom lever toward T or 
W, the page of the menu screen can be 
forwarded or reversed.
 If you press the [MENU] button while the 
scene menu is displayed, you can set the 
[REC] mode menu (P70) and the [SETUP] 
menu (P23).
: [PORTRAIT] (P64)
: [SPORTS] (P64)
: [SCENERY] (P65)
: [NIGHT SCENERY] (P65)
: [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P66)
: [PANNING] (P66)
: [FIREWORKS] (P67)
: [PARTY] (P68)
: [SNOW] (P69)
 When you take pictures with a scene 
mode which is not adequate for the 
purpose, the hue may differ from the 
actual scene.
 When you want to change the brightness 
of the picture to be recorded, compensate 
the exposure. (P45)
 The following functions cannot be set in 
scene mode.
– White balance (P71)
– ISO sensitivity (P73)
– Metering mode (P75)
– Color effect (P80)
– Picture adjustment (P80)
Scene mode
SCENE MODE 1
/
3
SPORTS
SCENERY
MENU
MENUMENUSETSELECT
PORTRAIT
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Select this mode when you want to take 
pictures of people.
This mode allows you to make the subject 
stand out from an unfocused background 
and adjust the exposure and the hue to 
achieve a healthy complexion on the 
subject.
∫Technique for Portrait mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as 
possible.
2 To maximize the effect, select a 
background as far as possible from the 
camera, and get closer to the subject.
 This mode is only suitable for outdoors in 
the daytime.
 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. This mode allows you to take pictures of a 
fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking 
pictures of outdoor sports.)
∫
Technique for Sports mode
To take a sharp picture of a fast moving 
subject, the shutter speed becomes faster 
than usual. This mode is more effective 
when taking pictures in the daytime on a 
clear day.
 This mode is suitable for outdoors only in  the daytime, keeping 5 m (16.4 feet) or 
more away from the subject.
 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
Portrait mode
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Sports mode
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This mode allows you to take a picture of a 
wide landscape. The camera focuses on a 
distant subject preferentially.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) –¶.
 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.This mode allows you to take a picture of a 
nightscape. The landscape can be 
recorded vividly by slowing down the 
shutter speed.
∫Technique for Night scenery mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slow 
(max. about 8 sec.), use a tripod.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) –¶.
 The shutter may be kept closed (max. 
about 8 sec.) after taking a picture 
because of signal conditioning, but it is not 
a malfunction.
 When you take pictures in dark places, 
noise may become visible.
 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80] 
(DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4).
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The settings on the AF assist lamp and 
the continuous AF are disabled.
Scenery mode
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Night scenery mode
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This mode allows you to take pictures 
against a night landscape. The subject can 
be recorded with brightness in real life by 
using the flash and slowing down the 
shutter speed.
∫Technique for Night portrait mode
 Open the flash. (P40)
 Since the shutter speed becomes slow,  we recommend using a tripod.
 Keep the subject still for about 1 second 
when taking a picture.
 We recommend taking pictures by rotating  the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being at 
a distance about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject.
 The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) – 5 m  (16.4 feet) (Wide), 2 m (6.56 feet) – 5 m 
(16.4 feet) (Tele).
(Refer to P41 for the flash control range.)
 Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
 The shutter may be kept closed (max.  about 1 sec.) after taking a picture 
because of signal conditioning, but it is not 
a malfunction.
 When you take pictures in dark places,  noise may become visible.
 When the flash is set, the flash setting is  fixed to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction 
[ ] and the flash is always activated.
 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
 The setting on the continuous AF is  disabled. When you take a picture following the 
motion of a subject which moves in a 
certain direction such as a runner or a car, 
the background will show some motion blur. 
This special effect is
 called “panning”. This 
mode allows you to obtain this effect easier.
∫ Technique for Panning mode
To achieve good pictures in panning mode, 
pick a horizontal plane – and then pan as 
you fire shots.
1 Move the camera smoothly while 
tracking a subject in motion.
2 Press the shutter button while moving 
the camera.
3 Keep moving the camera continuously.
 Be careful of the following: – Use the Viewfinder. (P27)
– Select a subject with quick motion.
– Prefocus to the point where the subject  will arrive. (P77)
– Use this mode with burst mode. (P48)  Select the best picture from the pictures 
taken.
Night portrait mode
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Panning mode
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 In panning mode, the shutter speed 
becomes slower than usual to achieve the 
panning effect. As a result, jitter can easily 
occur.
 Panning function does not work well in the 
following situations.
– Very bright scenes such as daytime in 
summer. We recommend using an ND 
filter (DMW-LND55; optional). (P103)
– When the shutter speed is faster than
1/100th.
– When the subject moves slowly and the 
tracking speed is too slow. (The 
background cannot be recorded 
dynamically.)
 The stabilizer function is fixed to 
[MODE1]. In panning mode, only vertical 
jitters can be compensated.
 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80] 
(DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4).
 The settings on the AF assist lamp and 
the continuous AF are disabled.This mode allows you to take beautiful 
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night 
sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is 
automatically adjusted for taking pictures of 
fireworks.
∫Technique for Fireworks mode
We recommend following the prefocus 
procedure below to ensure that you do not 
miss the chance to take pictures.
1Set the [AF TRIGGER] to [FOCUS]. 
(P77)
2Aim the camera at an object (such as 
illumination on a building), which is 
roughly the same distance as the point of 
fireworks.
3Press the [FOCUS] button until the focus 
indication (P77) lights.
4Aim the camera at the direction where 
the fireworks will be exploding.
5Press the shutter button fully when 
fireworks are exploding.
 When you zoom away from or towards the 
subject, repeat steps 2 – 5 since the focus 
position becomes misaligned.
 We recommend using a tripod.Fireworks mode
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 When the auto focus is activated, the 
available recording range is 5 m 
(16.4 feet) –¶. (We recommend following 
steps 1 to 5 on the previous page to take 
pictures with prefocus.)
 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
 The settings on the AF assist lamp and 
the continuous AF are disabled.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].This mode allows you to take a picture 
according to the atmosphere of the 
situation (e.g. a wedding reception, a party 
in a room, etc.).
Both the people and the background can 
be recorded with brightness in real life by 
using the flash and slowing down the 
shutter speed.
∫Technique for Party mode
 Open the flash. (P40)
 Since the shutter speed becomes slow, 
we recommend using a tripod.
 We recommend taking pictures by rotating 
the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being at 
a distance about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject.
 When the flash is activated, the flash 
setting can be set to Forced ON/Red-eye 
reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye 
reduction [ ].
 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
Party mode
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This mode allows you to take a picture in 
locations such as skiing resorts and 
locations near snowy mountains. The 
exposure and the white balance are 
adjusted to make the white color of the 
snow stand out.
 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
Snow mode
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Recording Menu Settings
Using the [REC] mode menu
Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, 
etc. allows you to create wide variations on 
taking pictures.
 Set the mode dial to the desired recording 
mode.
 When rotating the zoom lever toward T or 
W, the page of the menu screen can be 
forwarded or reversed.
 Close the menu by pressing the shutter 
button halfway or the [MENU] button after 
finishing the setting.: [W.BALANCE] (P71)
: [SENSITIVITY] (P73)
: [PICT.SIZE] (P74)
: [QUALITY] (P74)
: [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-FZ5 only)
(P75)
: [METERING MODE] (P75)
: [AF MODE] (P76)
: [CONT.AF] (P77)
: [AF TRIGGER] (P77)
: [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P78)
: [D.ZOOM] (P79)
: [COL.EFFECT] (P80)
: [PICT.ADJ.] (P80)
: [FLIP ANIM.] (P80)
MENU
EXITMENU
SENSITIVITY
QUALITY
AUDIO REC. PICT.SIZE
W.BALANCE
AUTO
SELECT SET
REC1/3
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