Panasonic Dmc Fz5 Operating Instructions Manual

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This function allows you to reproduce a 
white color closer to the tone in real life on 
the pictures recorded under sunlight, 
halogen lighting, etc. in which the white 
color may appear reddish or bluish.
 When setting the white balance to the 
mode except [AUTO], you can finely 
adjust the white balance.∫Auto White Balance
Use of auto white balance adjustment in 
inappropriate lighting conditions may result 
in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the 
subject is surrounded by many light 
sources, auto white balance adjustment 
may not operate properly. 
In this case, set the white balance to a 
mode except [AUTO] manually.
1 The range that is controlled by the auto 
white balance adjustment mode of the 
camera
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 TV screen
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin Color Temperature
White Balance [W.BALANCE]
AUTO for auto setting (auto 
white balance)
  (Daylight) for recording outdoors 
on a bright day
 (Cloudy) for recording under a 
cloudy sky or shaded 
area
 (Halogen) for recording under 
halogen lighting
 (Flash) for taking a picture 
with photo flash only
 (White set) for using the preset 
white balance
 (White set) for setting the white 
balance again (P72)
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∫Setting the White Balance manually 
(White set )
Use this mode when you want to set the 
white balance manually.
1Set to [ ] (White Set) and then 
press 1.
2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper 
or a similar white object so that the frame 
in the center is filled by the white object 
only and then press 1.
∫Finely Adjusting the White Balance 
(White Balance Fine Adjustment )
When you cannot acquire the desired hue 
by setting the white balance, you can adjust 
the white balance finely.
1Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P71)
2Press 3 several times until 
[WB ADJUST.] appears.
3Finely adjust the white balance.
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is 
reddish.
2 [RED]: Press when the hue is 
bluish.
About the white balance
 In simple mode [ ], the white balance is 
fixed to [AUTO].
 When taking a picture with the flash, the 
white balance will be automatically 
adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight) and 
[ ] (Flash)], but the white balance may 
not be properly adjusted if the flash level 
is insufficient.
About the white balance fine adjustment
 The white balance icon on the screen 
turns red or blue.
 You can set the value independently for 
each of the modes in white balance.
 The setting on the fine adjustment of the 
white balance is reflected to the picture 
when taking a picture with the flash.
 When you set the white balance using the 
White set [ ], the adjustment level is 
set to “0”.
 When the color effect is set to any of 
[COOL], [WARM], [B/W] or [SEPIA] (P80), 
you cannot finely adjust the white balance.
WHITE SET
SETCANCELMENU
BLUERED
WB ADJUST.
SELECTEXIT
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ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to 
light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity 
higher, the camera becomes more suitable 
for recording in dark places.
 When setting to [AUTO], the ISO 
sensitivity is automatically adjusted in the 
range described below according to the 
brightness.
DMC-FZ5: [ISO80] – [ISO200]
DMC-FZ4: [ISO64] – [ISO200]
(It can be adjusted from [ISO100] to 
[ISO400] when using the flash.)
(Common to DMC-FZ5/DMC-FZ4)
 In simple mode [ ], motion image mode 
[ ] or scene mode (P63), ISO 
sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. (In [NIGHT 
SCENERY] and [PANNING] in scene 
mode, it is fixed to [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/
[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4).)
 You cannot select [AUTO] in 
Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE 
and Manual exposure mode.
 To avoid picture noise, we recommend 
decreasing the ISO sensitivity or setting 
[PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P80)
 Refer to P59 for the shutter speed.ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY]
ISO sensitivity 80 400
(DMC-FZ5)
64 400
(DMC-FZ4)
Use in bright 
places
(e.g. outdoors)SuitableNot 
suitable
Use in dark 
placesNot 
suitableSuitable
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
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When you select a larger picture size, you 
can print pictures clearly.
When you select a smaller picture size 
(640k480 pixels), you can record more 
pictures. In addition, it is convenient to 
attach the picture to an e-mail or post it on 
a website because the file size is small.
 For details on how to playback pictures 
recorded using [HDTV] mode on a 
High-Definition TV (HDTV has a 16:9 
aspect), refer to P95.
 Both ends of the pictures recorded using 
[HDTV] mode may be cut off in printing. 
Check the picture before printing. (P111)
 In motion image mode [ ] or when a flip 
animation is created, the picture size is 
fixed to 320k240 pixels.
 Pictures may appear like a mosaic 
depending on the subject or the recording 
condition.
 The number of recordable pictures 
depends on the subject.
 The number of remaining pictures 
displayed on the screen may not 
correspond with recorded frames.
 Refer to P18 for the number of recordable 
pictures.You can select 3 types of quality 
(compression level) according to the usage 
of the picture.
 When the quality is set to [TIFF], a JPEG 
picture with the quality equal to Standard 
is created at the same time.
 Pictures may appear like a mosaic 
depending on the subject or the recording 
condition.
 The number of recordable pictures 
depends on the subject.
 The number of remaining pictures 
displayed on the screen may not 
correspond with recorded frames.
 The following functions cannot be used for 
pictures recorded in [TIFF].
– [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-FZ5 only)
–[RESIZE] 
–[TRIMMING]
 The following functions cannot be used 
when setting the quality to [TIFF].
– Auto bracket
– Burst mode
– [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-FZ5 only)
 Refer to P18 for the number of recordable 
pictures.
Picture Size [PICT.SIZE]
2560 (DMC-FZ5) 2560k1920 pixels
2304 (DMC-FZ4) 2304k1728 pixels
2048 (DMC-FZ5) 2048k1536 pixels
1600 1600k1200 pixels
1280 1280k960 pixels
640 640k480 pixels
HDTV 1920k1080 pixels
Quality [QUALITY]
TIFF (Uncompressed):
This type is suitable when editing 
and processing pictures with retouch 
software.
Fine (Low compression):
This type gives priority to picture 
quality. Picture quality will be high.
Standard (High compression):
This type gives priority to the 
number of recordable pictures and 
records standard quality pictures.
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You can take a picture with audio.
 When you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON], 
[ ] appears on the screen.
 When you start recording by focusing on 
the subject and pressing the shutter 
button, the audio recording will be 
automatically stopped in about 5 seconds. 
There is no need to keep pressing the 
shutter button.
 Audio is recorded from the built-in 
microphone of the camera.
 If you press the [MENU] button during the 
audio recording, the audio recording will 
be canceled. The audio cannot be 
recorded.
 You cannot record pictures with audio in 
auto bracket, burst mode or when the 
quality is set to [TIFF].
 When audio is recorded with each picture, 
the total number of pictures that can be 
stored on each card will slightly decrease.You can switch to the following metering 
modes.
Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] 
(DMC-FZ5 only)Metering Mode [METERING MODE]
Multiple:
This is the method in which the 
camera measures the most suitable 
exposure by judging the allocation of 
brightness on the whole screen 
automatically. Usually, we 
recommend using this method.
Center weighted:
This is the method used to focus on 
the subject on the center of the 
screen and measure the whole 
screen evenly.
Spot:
This is the method to measure the 
subject in the spot metering target 
A.
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∫High speed AF (H) mode
When you select 3-area-focusing (high 
speed) or 1-area-focusing (high speed), the 
auto focus is activated in high speed and 
you can focus on the subject more quickly.
Pictures may become still in the condition 
they were in before the subject was 
focused when you press the shutter button. 
However, it is not a malfunction. If you do 
not want to make pictures still during the 
auto focus, use the AF mode other than 
3-area-focusing (high speed) mode and 
1-area-focusing (high speed) mode.
 When using the digital zoom or when you  take pictures in dark places, the AF area 
is displayed on the center of the screen 
with a size wider than usual.
 When multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas)  light at the same time, the camera is 
focusing on all the AF areas.
The focus position is not predetermined 
because it is set to the position that the 
camera automatically determines at the 
time of focusing. If you want to determine 
the focus position to take pictures, switch 
the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode.
AF Mode [AF MODE]
9-area-focusing:
The camera focuses on any of 
9 focus areas. You can record a 
picture in free composition without 
limiting the position of the subject. 
3-area-focusing (high speed):
The camera focuses on any of the 
left, center and right of the screen. 
1-area-focusing (high speed):
The camera focuses on the subject 
in AF area on the center of the 
screen. 
1-area-focusing:
The camera focuses on the subject 
in AF area on the center of the 
screen. 
Spot-focusing:
The camera focuses on the limited 
and narrow area in the screen. 
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This mode allows you to compose a picture 
more easily by always focusing on the 
subject.
When the AF mode is set to 
1-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing (high 
speed) or spot-focusing, the time required 
for focusing when pressing the shutter 
button halfway will be reduced.
 When it is set to [ON], the [ ] indication 
appears.
 The battery may be consumed faster than 
usual.
 It may take time to focus on the subject 
after rotating the zoom lever from Wide to 
Tele or suddenly changing the subject 
from a distant one to a nearby one.
 Press the shutter button halfway again 
when it is difficult to focus on the subject.When taking a picture with prefocus, set 
the button for starting AF (Auto focus) to 
[FOCUS] on [AF TRIGGER].
Prefocus is a technique to focus on the 
point where you take a picture of the 
subject with quick motion.
This function is suitable when the distance 
between the camera and the subject is 
pre-determined.
∫Procedure for recording with prefocus 
using [FOCUS] button
1Aim the AF area to the point where you 
want to focus. (P31)
2Press the [FOCUS] button.
When the subject is focused, the AF area 
1 turns from white to green and the 
focus indication 2 lights up for about 
1 second.
If the subject is out of focus, the AF area 
turns from white to red and the focus 
indication blinks for about 1 second.
The focus will not be changed unless you 
press the [FOCUS] button again.
Continuous AF [CONT.AF]AF Trigger [AF TRIGGER]
When you press the shutter 
button halfway, the Auto focus is 
activated.
FOCUS When you press the [FOCUS] 
button, the Auto focus is 
activated.
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When you press the shutter button 
halfway, [ ] indication disappears 
and then the aperture value and the 
shutter speed are displayed.
When you press the shutter button 
halfway without pressing the [FOCUS] 
button, the [ ] indication turns red.
3When the subject is enclosed within the 
focused area, press the shutter button to 
take a picture.
 When taking pictures normally, set the AF 
Trigger to [ ]. When you need to focus 
on the subject before recording such as 
prefocus, set to [FOCUS]. After you 
complete recording with prefocus, set the 
AF Trigger to [ ] again.
 In simple mode [ ], the AF Trigger is 
automatically set to [ ].Illuminating the subject with the AF assist 
lamp allows the camera to focus on the 
subject in low light conditions.
When you press the shutter 
button halfway in dark 
places or other situations, 
an AF area wider than usual 
appears and the AF assist 
lamp A turns on. 
AFFOCUS
AFFOCUS
AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP]
ON The AF assist lamp turns on under 
low light conditions. In this time, the 
AF assist lamp icon [ ] appears 
on the screen. The effective range 
of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m 
(4.92 feet).
OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn 
on.
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 Be sure of the following points when the 
AF assist lamp is in use.
– Do not look into the AF assist lamp.
– Detach the lens hood.
– Do not cover the AF assist lamp with 
your fingers when taking a picture.
– The battery may be consumed faster 
than usual when using the AF assist 
lamp.
 In simple mode [ ], the setting on the 
[AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [ON].
 You cannot use the AF assist lamp in 
[SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], 
[PANNING] and [FIREWORKS] in scene 
mode (P63).
 When you do not want to use the AF 
assist lamp (e.g. when you take a picture 
of a subject in a dark place), set the [AF 
ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it 
becomes difficult to focus on the subject.
 The AF area is set only to a point on the 
center of the screen when the AF assist 
lamp is turned on.
 A vignetting effect may appear on the 
circumference of the AF assist lamp 
because the AF assist lamp may be 
obscured by the lens, however, this does 
not cause a problem with the performance 
of the camera.It is possible to further magnify a subject 
already magnified 12 times with the optical 
zoom 4 more times with the digital zoom, 
thereby reaching a maximum of 48 times.
∫Entering the digital zoom range
When you rotate the zoom lever to the 
extreme Tele position, the on-screen zoom 
indication may momentarily pause. This is 
not a malfunction.
You can enter the digital zoom range by 
continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele 
or releasing the zoom lever once and then 
rotate it to Tele again.
1Optical zoom
2Digital zoom
 When using the digital zoom, the picture 
quality becomes deteriorated.
 In the digital zoom range, the stabilizer 
function may not be effective.
 We recommend using a tripod.
 The indicated zoom magnification is an 
approximation.
 The AF area is displayed with a size wider 
than usual and set only to a point on the 
center of the screen in the digital zoom 
range. (P76)
Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
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You can use 4 types of color effects 
depending on the atmosphere of the 
picture.
Use this function according to the recording 
situation and the atmosphere of the picture.
 When you take pictures in dark places, 
noise may become visible. To avoid noise, 
we recommend setting [PICT.ADJ.] to 
[NATURAL].This camera allows you to create motion 
picture files up to 20 seconds long by 
connecting images recorded in flip 
animation mode.
Example:
When capturing images of the subject in 
sequence moving the camera little by little 
and aligning the images, the subject looks 
as if it is moving.
 You can play back created flip animations 
with the same method used to play back 
motion images. (P83)
Color Effect [COL.EFFECT]
COOL The picture becomes bluish.
WARM The picture becomes reddish.
B/W The picture becomes black and 
white.
SEPIA The picture becomes sepia.
Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]
NATURAL The picture becomes softer.
VIVID The picture becomes sharper.
Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.]
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