Panasonic Dmc Fz7 Operating Instructions Manual

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 When burst mode is activated, 
[AUDIO REC.] cannot be used.
 When the flash is activated or 
[STARRY SKY] in scene mode is 
selected, you can take only 1 picture.
 You cannot take pictures in burst mode 
when the quality is set to [TIFF].Taking Close-up 
Pictures 
This mode allows you to take close-up 
pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking 
pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of 
a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from 
the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost 
to Wide (1k).
As you rotate the zoom lever towards Tele, 
the distance from the subject that you can 
take close-up pictures increases in steps 
up to a maximum of 2 m (6.6 feet). (11k)
∫Focus range
 The zoom magnification values will 
change when using the extended optical 
zoom.
∫Tele-macro function
When you rotate the zoom lever upmost to 
Tele, you can take pictures approaching the 
subject at a distance up to 1 m (3.3 feet) 
from the lens. (The tele-macro icon 
[ ] appears.) It is convenient when 
5 cm (0.17 feet)
2 m (6.6 feet)
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taking close-up pictures of flowers 
blooming near the ground while standing 
up or when taking close-up pictures of 
insects from a distant position.
 We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P46) in macro mode.
 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.
 In tele macro mode, the depth of field is 
narrowed and camera jitter occurs easier 
than usual. Therefore, when you cannot 
use a tripod, we recommend taking 
pictures with a brightness equivalent to 
having the aperture value set to F4.0 or a 
higher number and the shutter speed is 
set to 1/125th of a second or faster to 
keep the depth of field and the 
performance of the stabilizer function.
 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.
 Macro mode 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 in macro mode than 
program AE mode.
 The available flash range is about 30 cm 
(0.98 feet) to 6 m (19.7 feet) (Wide). 
(When the ISO sensitivity is set to 
[AUTO].)
 If you focus on the subject at 2 m 
(6.6 feet) or less distant position with 
tele-macro function when setting the 
optical zoom magnification in 12k and 
then rotate the zoom lever for setting the 
optical zoom magnification to 11k or less, 
the subject becomes unfocused. In this case, press the shutter button halfway or 
operate the camera to focus on the 
subject again.
 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 
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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.
1Tilt the joystick towards  3/4 to 
set the aperture value.
2 Take a picture.
 Refer to P55 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]. (P77) (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.
1 Tilt the joystick towards  3/4 to 
set the shutter speed.
2 Take a picture.
 Refer to P55 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.
– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ]  (P42)
– [AUTO] in ISO sensitivity (P77) (The ISO 
sensitivity is automatically set to 
[ISO100] when you switch from [AUTO] 
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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.
1 Tilt the joystick towards  3/4/ 2/
1 to set the aperture value and 
the shutter speed.
2 Press the shutter button halfway.
 The manual exposure assistance  A 
appears for about 10 seconds to 
indicate the exposure.
 Set the aperture value and the shutter 
speed again when the exposure is not 
adequate.
3 Take the picture.
∫ Manual Exposure Assistance
 The manual exposure assistance is an  approximation. We recommend checking 
the pictures after taking them using the 
review function.
Set the aperture value and 
the shutter speed.
Switch between the aperture 
value and the shutter speed.
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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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 Refer to P55 for the available aperture 
values and the shutter speed.
 You cannot set the following items in 
manual exposure.
– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] 
(P42)
– [AUTO] in ISO sensitivity (P77) (The ISO 
sensitivity is automatically set to 
[ISO100] when you switch from [AUTO] 
to Manual exposure.)
– Exposure compensation (P47)
 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.
Aperture Value and 
Shutter Speed
Aperture-priority AE
Shutter-priority AE
Available Aperture 
Va l u e
(Per 1/3 EV)Shutter Speed 
(Sec)
F8.0 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 F8.0 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
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Manual exposure
 The aperture values given in the table 
above are values when the zoom lever is 
rotated to Wide.
 Depending on the zoom magnification, 
some of the aperture values cannot be 
selected.
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.
1Switch the AF/MF button A to 
[MF].
 The setting switches between AF and 
MF each time the AF/MF button is 
pressed.
2Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to 
focus on the subject.
B: MF assistance
C: Focus range
 MF assistance disappears about 
2 seconds after you stop operating the 
joystick.
 Focus range disappears about 
5 seconds after you stop operating the 
joystick.
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
F8.0 60 to 1/2000
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3Take the picture.
∫MF ASSIST
If you tilt the joystick towards 3/4 when 
[MF ASSIST] is set to [MF1] or [MF2], MF 
assistance is activated and the screen is 
enlarged. This allows you to focus on the 
subject more easily.
1Press [MENU/SET] and then 
press 2.
2Press 4 to select the [SETUP] 
menu icon [ ] and then press 1.
3Press 3/4 to select [MF ASSIST] 
and then press 1.
4Press 3/4 to select [MF1] or 
[MF2] and then press [MENU/
SET].
 [MF1]:  The center of the screen is 
enlarged. You can adjust the focus 
while determining the composition 
of the whole of the screen.
 [MF2]:  The whole of the screen is 
enlarged. This is convenient when 
adjusting the focus in Wide.
 [OFF]:  The screen is not enlarged.
5Press [MENU/SET] to close the 
menu.
 You can also close the menu by 
pressing the shutter button halfway.
∫Technique for Manual focus
1Tilt the joystick towards 3/4.
2Tilt it a little more.
3Tilt the joystick in the opposite direction 
to finely focus on the subject.
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ASPECT RATIO
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∫Prefocus
This is a technique for focusing in advance 
on the point the pictures will be taken when 
it is difficult to focus on the subject with 
auto focus due to its quick motion. [e.g. 
[PANNING] (P61) in scene mode]
This function is suitable when the distance 
between the camera and the subject is 
certain.
 You can also record with manual focus in 
motion picture mode [ ]. However the 
focus is fixed while recording motion 
pictures.
 If you focus on the subject in Wide and 
then rotate the zoom lever to Tele, the 
focus may not be adequate. In this case, 
focus on the subject again.
 You cannot set continuous AF (P81) when 
manual focus is set.
 The MF assistance screen does not 
appear when using the digital zoom.
 The distance to the subject displayed on 
the screen in manual focus is an 
approximation of the focus position. 
Remember that the distance is an 
approximation when taking a picture.
 Use the assistance screen for a final 
check of the focus.
 After canceling power save mode, focus 
on the subject again.
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.
 Refer to P59  to 65 for each scene menu.
1Press 3/4 to select the scene 
mode.
 Press 4 at A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
 If [SCENE MODE] menu does not 
appear, press [MENU/SET] to display 
the [SCENE MODE] menu.
 When you press 1, explanations about 
each scene mode are displayed. (When 
you press 2, the screen returns to the 
[SCENE MODE] menu.)
2Press [MENU/SET].
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FOODNIGHT SCENERY NIGHT PORTRAIT
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∫About the menu screen items
 There are 5 menu screens (1/5, 2/5, 3/5,  4/5 and 5/5).
 You can switch menu screens from any 
menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
 When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the 
purpose, the hue of the picture may differ 
from the actual scene.
 When you want to change the brightness  of the picture to be recorded, compensate 
the exposure (P47). (However, the 
exposure cannot be compensated in 
[STARRY SKY].)
 Press  2 and then press  3/4 in the 
[SCENE MODE] menu to select either the 
[REC] menu icon [ ] (P74) or the 
[SETUP] menu icon [ ] (P20) and set the 
desired items.
 The following cannot be set in scene  mode because the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
– [W.BALANCE]
– [SENSITIVITY] (excluding High sensitivity mode)
– [METERING MODE]
– [COL.EFFECT]
– [PICT.ADJ.] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P58)
The background is blurred and the person 
stands out with a healthier complexion.
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Technique for Portrait mode
To increase the effective of this mode:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible 
to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P58)
The camera detects the face or skin area to 
achieve a smoother appearance of the skin 
than portrait mode.
∫ Technique for Soft skin 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.
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PORTRAIT
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 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 If a part of the background etc. is a color 
close to skin color, this part is also 
smoothed.
 This mode may not be effective when 
there is insufficient brightness.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P58)
The camera focuses preferentially on a 
distant subject. This allows you to take 
pictures of a wide landscape.
 Switch the AF/MF button to [AF].
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P58)
This mode allows you to take pictures of a 
fast moving subject e.g. when taking 
pictures of outdoor sports.
 Switch the AF/MF button to [AF].∫Technique for Sports mode
 This mode is effective when taking 
pictures during the day in good weather.
 This mode is suitable for taking pictures 
outdoors in the daytime when you are 5 m 
(16.4 feet) or more away from the subject.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P58)
This mode allows you to take pictures of a 
subject and a landscape with near real-life 
brightness by using the flash and slowing 
down the shutter speed.
∫Technique for Night portrait mode
 Use the flash.
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower, 
we recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P46) for taking pictures.
 Keep the subject still for about 1 second 
after taking the picture.
 We recommend rotating the zoom lever to 
Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m 
(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a 
picture.
 The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 
5 m (16.4 feet). (Refer to P44 for the 
available flash range to take pictures.)
 Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
 The shutter may remain closed (max. 
about 1 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.
Scenery mode
Sports mode
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Night portrait mode
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