Panasonic Dmc Fz50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Taking Pictures with 
the Self-timer
1Press  [].
2Press / to select a mode.
• You can also press  [ ] to select.
3Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after 
about 5 seconds. At this time, the 
selected item is automatically set.
4Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus and then press it fully to 
take the picture.
•: Press the shutter button halfway to 
foc us.
•: Press the shutter button fully to take 
the picture.
• The self-timer 
indicator  blinks and 
the shutter is activated 
after 10 seconds (or 
2 seconds).• If you press [MENU/SET] while the 
self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is 
canceled.
• When using a tripod etc., setting the 
self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient 
way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing 
the shutter button.
• When you press the shutter button once 
fully, the subject is automatically focused 
just before recording. In dark places, the 
self-timer indicator will blink and then may 
turn on brightly operating as an AF assist 
lamp (P91) to allow the camera to focus 
on the subject.
• When you set the self-timer in burst mode, 
the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 
10 seconds after the shutter button is 
pressed. The number of pictures taken at 
one time is fixed to 3.
• We recommend using a tripod when 
recording with the self-timer. (When you 
use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable 
when the camera is attached to it.)
SELFTIMER
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2SEC.
OFF10SEC.
CANCELMENU
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Compensating the 
Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve 
appropriate exposure due to the difference 
in brightness between the subject and the 
background. Look at the following 
examples.
Under exposed
Compensate the exposure towards 
positive.
Properly exposed
Over exposed
Compensate the exposure towards
negative.
1Press  [ ] until [EXPOSURE] 
appears, compensate the 
exposure with 
/.
• You can compensate from [L2EV] to 
[K2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original 
exposure.
2Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to finish.
• EV is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”. 
It refers to the amount of light given to the 
CCD by the aperture value and the shutter 
speed.
• The exposure compensation value 
appears on the lower left of the screen.
• 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 cannot be compensated when 
using [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
• When [DIREC. EX. COMP.] (P93) in the 
[REC] mode menu is set to [ON], the 
exposure can be compensated directly 
using the front dial or rear dial.
EXPOSURE
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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. You can select the 
picture with the desired exposure from the 
3 pictures with different exposures.
1Press  [ ] several times until 
[AUTO BRACKET] appears, set 
the compensation range of the 
exposure with 
/.
• You can select [0] (OFF), [F1/3 EV], 
[F2/3 EV] or [F1EV].
• When you do not use auto bracket, 
select [0] (OFF).
2Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to finish.
• When setting auto bracket, the auto 
bracket icon [ ] appears on the lower 
left of 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.• When setting auto bracket and burst mode 
simultaneously, auto bracket will be 
performed.
• When auto bracket is set, the auto review 
function is activated regardless of the auto 
review setting. (The picture is not 
enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review 
function in the [SETUP] menu.
• When auto bracket is activated, 
[AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. 
• The exposure may not be compensated 
with auto bracket depending on the 
brightness of the subject.
• When setting the quality to [RAW], you 
cannot take pictures with the auto bracket.
• In shutter-priority AE and manual 
exposure, if the shutter speed is set to 
more than 1 second auto bracket is 
disabled.
• When the flash is activated or the number 
of recordable pictures is 2 or less, you can 
take only 1 picture.
• In auto mode [ ] or if [STARRY SKY] in 
scene mode is selected, you cannot take 
pictures by setting auto bracket.
•  When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ], 
the auto bracket cannot be used.
• When [DIREC. EX. COMP.] (P93) in the 
[REC] mode menu is set to [ON], the 
compensation range of the exposure can 
be set directly using the front dial or rear 
dial.
AUTO BRACKET
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Optical Image 
Stabilizer
This mode detects jitter and compensates 
for it.
1Press and hold the optical image 
stabilizer button  until 
[STABILIZER] appears.
2Press  to select the 
stabilizer function mode and then 
press [MENU/SET].
wDemonstration of the optical image 
stabilizer (Demonstration Mode)
Press  to display the demonstration. After 
the demonstration ends, the screen returns 
to the stabilizer function mode selection 
menu. Press  again if you want to exit the 
demonstration before it ends. While the demonstration is displayed, you 
cannot take pictures.
While the demonstration is displayed, set 
the optical zoom to Wide (1M).
• The stabilizer function may not be 
effective in the following cases.
– When there is a lot of jitter.
– When the zoom magnification is high.
– In digital zoom range.
– When taking pictures while following a 
moving subject.
– When the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures indoors or in dark 
places.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press 
the shutter button.
• The setting is fixed to [OFF] in 
[STARRY SKY] (P68) in scene mode. The 
stabilizer function mode selection menu 
does not appear.
• In motion picture mode [ ] or 
[PANNING] in scene mode, [MODE2] 
cannot be set.
[MODE1]
()The stabilizer operates 
continuously and can assist 
during photo composition.
[MODE2]
()The jitter is compensated for 
when the shutter button is 
pressed. There is a greater 
stabilizing effect.
[OFF]
()When you want to take a 
picture with jitter.
STABILIZEROFF
MODE2
DEMO.
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MODE1
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Taking Pictures using 
Burst Mode
1Press and hold the burst mode 
button.
2Press / to select a mode.
• You can also press the burst mode 
button to select.
3Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after 
about 5 seconds. At this time, the 
selected item is automatically set.
4Take a picture.
• Hold down the shutter button fully to 
activate the burst mode.
wNumber of pictures recorded in burst 
mode_The burst speed is constant regardless 
of the transfer speed of the card.
• The number of pictures indicated is when 
the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and 
the flash is not activated.
• The burst speed (pictures/second) may 
become slower in dark places etc. 
depending on the recording environment.
• When the burst mode setting is set to 
Unlimited
– You can take pictures until the capacity 
of the card is full.
– The burst speed will become slower halfway. The burst speed of a MultiMediaCard 
becomes even slower than that of an SD 
Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card. 
However, the exact timing of this 
depends on the number of recordable 
pictures and the card.
• The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.• When the self-timer is used, the number 
of recordable pictures in burst mode is 
fixed to 3.
• Burst mode is not canceled when the 
camera is switched off.
• When auto bracket and burst mode are 
set simultaneously, auto bracket will be 
performed.
• The exposure and the white balance vary 
depending on the burst mode setting. 
When burst mode is set to [ ], they are 
fixed to the values set for the first picture. 
When the burst speed is set to [ ] or 
[ ], they are adjusted each time you 
take a picture.
• When burst mode is set, the auto review 
function is activated regardless of the auto 
review setting. (The picture is not 
enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review 
function in the [SETUP] menu.
• When burst mode is activated, 
[AUDIO REC.] cannot be used.
• When the flash is activated, you can take 
only 1 picture.
• You cannot take pictures in burst mode 
when the quality is set to [RAW] or 
[STARRY SKY] in scene mode is selected.
Burst speed 
(pictures/
second)Number of recordable 
pictures (pictures)
2_max. 3 max. 5
1_
approx. 1Depends on the 
remaining capacity of the 
card.
BURST SHOOTING
SELECTSETMENU
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Taking Close-up 
Pictures 
This mode allows you to take close-up 
pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking 
pictures of flowers.
You can take pictures approaching the 
subject at a distance up to 5 cm (0.16 feet) 
from the lens by rotating the zoom ring 
upmost to Wide (1M). 
1Set the focus switch to 
[AF MACRO].
wFocus range
• We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P51) with AF macro.
• When a subject is close to the camera, the 
effective focus range (depth of field) 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.
• 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.
• AF Macro gives priority to a subject close 
to the camera. Therefore, if the distance 
between the camera and the subject is 
more than 1 m (3.3 feet) it takes longer to 
focus on it with [AF MACRO] than [AF].
• The available flash range is about 30 cm 
(0.98 feet) to 7.4 m (24.28 feet) (Wide). 
(When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].)
• We recommend setting the flash to 
Forced OFF [ ] when you take pictures 
at close range.
• When you take pictures at close range, 
the resolution of the periphery of the 
picture may decrease slightly. This is not a 
malfunction.
AF
FOCUS MF AFMACRO
30 cm (0.98 feet)
2 m (6.56 feet)
[AF MACRO]
T
W
5 cm (0.16 feet)
2 m (6.56 feet)T
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Aperture-priority AE
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.
1Rotate the front dial to the left or 
right to set the aperture value.
2Take a picture.
• If the direct exposure compensation 
function (P93) is activated, the way in 
which the dial is operated changes. The 
explanation here shows the direct 
exposure compensation function 
deactivated as an example.
• Refer to P59 for the available aperture 
values and the shutter speed.
• 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 brightness of the screen and the 
recorded pictures may differ. Check the 
pictures using the review function or 
playback mode.
• The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to 
[AUTO] or [ ]. (P85) (The ISO sensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100] 
when you switch from [AUTO] to 
Aperture-priority AE or Shutter-priority 
AE.) 
• The aperture value and the shutter speed 
displayed on the screen turn red when the 
exposure is not adequate.
Shutter-priority AE
When you want to take a sharp picture of a 
fast moving subject, set with a faster 
shutter speed. When you want to create a 
trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
1Rotate the rear dial to the left or 
right to set the shutter speed.
2Take a picture.
• If the direct exposure compensation function 
(P93) is activated, the way in which the dial 
is operated changes. 
The explanation here 
shows the direct exposure compensation 
function deactivated as an example.
• Refer to P59 for the available aperture 
values and the shutter speed.
• The brightness of the screen may differ 
from the brightness of the actual pictures. 
Check the pictures using the review 
function or playback mode.
• You cannot set the following items in 
Shutter-priority AE.
ISO1003
F2.8
1/30F3.2
ISO1003
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– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P47)– [AUTO] or [ ] in ISO sensitivity 
(P85) (The ISO sensitivity is 
automatically set to [ISO100] when you 
switch from [AUTO] to Aperture-priority 
AE or Shutter-priority AE.) 
• The aperture value and the shutter speed 
turn red when the exposure is not 
adequate.
• We recommend using a tripod when the 
shutter speed is slow.
Manual exposure
Determine the exposure by manually 
setting the aperture value and the shutter 
speed.
1Rotate the front or rear dial to the 
left or right to set the aperture 
value or the shutter speed.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
• The manual exposure assistance 
appears for about 10 seconds to 
indicate the exposure.• Set the aperture value and the shutter 
speed again when the exposure is not 
adequate.
3Take a picture.
wManual Exposure Assistance
• The manual exposure assistance is an 
approximation. We recommend checking 
the pictures after taking them using the 
review function.
• Refer to P59 for the available aperture 
values and the shutter speed.
• You cannot set the following items in 
manual exposure.
– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] 
(P47)
– [AUTO] or [ ] in ISO sensitivity 
(P85) (The ISO sensitivity is 
automatically set to [ISO100] when you 
switch from [AUTO] or [ ] to Manual 
exposure.)
– Exposure compensation (P52)
• The brightness of the screen may differ 
from the brightness of the actual pictures. 
Check the pictures using the review 
function or playback mode.
• If the exposure is not adequate, the 
aperture value and the shutter speed turn 
red when the shutter button is pressed 
halfway. Set the aperture value.
Set the shutter speed.
ISO1003
1/30F2.8
1/125F4.0
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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Aperture Value and 
Shutter Speed
Aperture-priority AE
Shutter-priority AEManual exposure
• The aperture values given in the table 
above are values when the zoom ring is 
rotated to Wide.
• Depending on the zoom magnification, 
some of the shutter speeds and aperture 
values cannot be selected.
Available Aperture 
Va l u e
(Per 1/3 EV)Shutter Speed 
(Sec)
F8.0 to F11.0 8 to 1/2000
F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600
F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1300
F3.6 F3.2 F2.8 8 to 1/1000
Available Shutter 
Speed (Sec)
(Per 1/3 EV)Aperture Value
86
F2.8 to F11.0 54
3.2 2.5
21.6
1.3 1
1/1.3 1/1.6
1/2 1/2.5
1/3.2 1/4
1/5 1/6
1/8 1/10
1/13 1/15
1/20 1/25
1/30 1/40
1/50 1/60
1/80 1/100
1/125 1/160
1/200 1/250
1/320 1/400
1/500 1/640
1/800 1/1000
1/1300 F4.0 to F11.0
1/1600 F5.6 to F11.0
1/2000 F8.0 to F11.0
Available Aperture 
Va l u e
(Per 1/3 EV)Available Shutter 
Speed (Sec)
(Per 1/3 EV)
F2.8 to F3.6 60 to 1/1000
F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300
F5.6 to F7.1 60 to 1/1600
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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.
1Slide the focus switch to [MF].
2Rotate the focus ring  to focus 
on the subject.
: MF assistance
• The MF assistance appears on the 
center of the screen.
• When you stop rotating the focus ring, 
the MF assistance disappears about 
2 seconds after.
• You can also set [MF ASSIST] to [OFF] 
on the [SETUP] menu.
3Take a picture.
wMF ASSIST
When you rotate the focus ring while 
setting [MF ASSIST] to [MF1] or [MF2], the 
MF assistance is activated and the screen 
is enlarged. It allows you to focus on the 
subject more easily.
1Press [MENU/SET] and then 
press 
.
2Press  to select the [SETUP] 
menu icon [ ] and then press 
.
3Press / to select [MF ASSIST] 
and then press
.
4Press / to select [MF1] or 
[MF2] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
AF
FOCUS MF AFMACRO
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SENSITIVITY WB ADJUST.
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MF1
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