Panasonic Dmc Fz7 Operating Instructions Manual
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Menu Settings 81VQT0V63 ∫About 3-area-focusing (High speed) and 1-area-focusing (High speed) You can focus on the subject more quickly than other AF modes. The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction. The AF area displayed on the center of the screen is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures in dark places. The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time. The focus position is not predetermined. It is set to a position automatically determined by the camera 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 (High speed), 1-area-focusing mode or Spot-focusing mode. Switch the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode (High speed) or 1-area-focusing mode if it is difficult to focus using Spot-focusing mode. The AF mode cannot be set in simple mode [ ].Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by always focusing on the subject. The time required for focusing when the shutter button is pressed halfway will be reduced when the AF mode is set to 1-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing (High speed) or spot focusing. The [ ] indication appears when it is set to [ON]. The battery will be consumed faster than usual. It may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom lever from Wide to Tele or suddenly change 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. The [CONT.AF] setting is fixed to [OFF] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P60), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P61), [PANNING] (P61), [FIREWORKS] (P63) and [STARRY SKY] (P63) in scene mode, in simple mode [ ] and when manual focus is set. 1/601/60F5.0F5.0 [CONT.AF] Continuously focusing on a subject MENUSET

Menu Settings 82VQT0V63 Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. If the AF assist lamp is set to [ON], an AF area with a size wider than usual is displayed and the AF assist lamp A turns on when you press the shutter button halfway in dark places etc. Be careful about the following when using the AF assist lamp. – Do not look at the AF assist lamp from close up. – Detach the lens hood. – Do not cover the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. When the AF assist lamp is turned on, the AF area on the center of the screen is displayed and it is bigger than usual. (P81) When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject. The setting for [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [ON] in simple mode [ ]. 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. The setting for the [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF] in [SCENERY] (P60), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P61) [PANNING] (P61) and [FIREWORKS] (P63) in scene mode. Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) Select a color effect that matches the recording conditions and your image of the recording. Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) Select an effect that matches the recording situation and your image of the recording. [AF ASSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier ONThe AF assist lamp turns on in low light conditions. At 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). OFFThe AF assist lamp does not turn on. MENUSET [COL.EFFECT] Setting color effects for the recorded pictures COOLThe picture becomes bluish. WARMThe picture becomes reddish. B/WThe picture becomes black and white. SEPIAThe picture becomes sepia. [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures MENUSET MENUSET

Menu Settings 83VQT0V63 When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid picture noise, we recommend setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures. Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) 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 pictures. (P73)1Press 34 to select [FLIP ANIM.] and then press 1. CONTRASTHIGHIncreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. LOWDecreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. SHARPNESS HIGHThe picture is sharply defined. LOWThe picture is softly focused. SATURATIONHIGHThe colors in the picture become vivid. LOWThe colors in the picture become natural. NOISE REDUCTIONHIGHThe noise reduction effect is enhanced. Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly. LOWThe noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain pictures with higher resolution. [FLIP ANIM.]Connecting images to create a motion picture file MENUSET EXITMENUSELECT REC3/3OFF OFFCOL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. OFF D. Z O O M CONVERSIONFLIP ANIM.

Menu Settings 84VQT0V63 2Select [PICTURE CAPTURE] and then press 1. The picture size is 320k240 pixels. 3Press the shutter button and capture the images one frame at a time. You can check the recorded image with 4 and the previous or following image with 2/1. Delete unnecessary images with the [ ] button. You can record up to 100 pictures. The number of recordable pictures displayed is an approximation. 4Press [MENU/SET], press 34 to select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and then press 1. 5Select [FRAME RATE] and then press 1. 6Press 34 to select [5fps] or [10fps] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 7Press 4 to select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE], press 1 and then create a flip animation. The file number appears after creating a flip animation. Press [MENU/SET] three times to close the menu after creating the flip animation. ∫Deleting all still images used to create flip animation When selecting [DELETE STILL PICTURES] in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a CREATE MOTION PICTURE DELETE STILL PICTURES PICTURE CAPTURE FLIP ANIM. MENUSELECTEXIT 892REMAIN EXITMENU DELETE STILL PICTURES PICTURE CAPTURE SELECT FLIP ANIM. EXITMENU CREATE MOTION PICTURE MENU SET 5fps5 frames/sec. 10fps10 frames/sec. (The motion pictures become smoother.) CREATE MOTION PICTURE SELECTEXITMENU CREATE MOTION PICTURE 5fpsFRAME RATE CREATE MOTION PICTURE SELECTSETMENU CREATE MOTION PICTURE MENU SET 5fps 10fpsFRAME RATE FRAME RATE SELECTEXITMENU CREATE MOTION PICTURECREATE MOTION PICTURE 5fps

Menu Settings 85VQT0V63 confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] with 3 and then press [MENU/SET]. You cannot use the direction detection function, burst mode, auto bracket and [AUDIO REC.]. The images in each frame do not appear in normal review. (P34) If you execute [CREATE MOTION PICTURE], flip animation is made from all pictures recorded for flip animation. Delete unnecessary pictures. Audio cannot be recorded. You cannot record audio using the audio dubbing. (P93) Playback may not be possible on other equipment. You may also hear noise during playback on other equipment which does not have a mute function. Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P74) The tele conversion lens (DMW-LT55; optional) allows you to record even more close-up pictures (1.7k more). The wide conversion lens (DMW-LW55; optional) allows you to record even wider angle pictures (0.7k wider). The close-up lens (DMW-LC55; optional) allows you to take close-up pictures of a small subject. The lens adaptor (DMW-LA2; optional) is necessary to attach a conversion lens or close-up lens. 1Remove the lens cap, lens hood and hood adaptor. 2Attach the lens adaptor (DMW-LA2; optional). Conversion lens cannot be used together with the ND filter (DMW-LND52) and the MC protector (DMW-LMC52). Always detach the ND filter or MC protector before attaching the conversion lens. Rotate the lens slowly and carefully. 3Attach the conversion lens or close-up lens. You cannot attach a conversion lens or the filter to the hood adaptor (supplied). [CONVERSION]Using an optional lens MENUSET

Menu Settings 86VQT0V63 4Turn the camera on, press 34 to select [CONVERSION] and then press 1. 5Press 34 to set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. [OFF]: When you do not attach the conversion lens. [ ]: When you attach the wide conversion lens. [ ]: When you attach the tele conversion lens. [ ]: When you attach the close-up lens Press the shutter button halfway or press [MENU/SET] to close the menu after finishing the setting. ∫Recordable range when using a conversion lens When attaching the tele conversion lensWhen attaching the wide conversion lens When attaching the close-up lens The zoom is fixed to Wide when using the tele conversion lens and is fixed to Tele when using the wide conversion lens. ¢The actual magnification when using the digital zoom (P32) and the extended optical zoom (P31) is 1.7k the zoom magnification displayed when set to Tele. The full range of the zoom can be used when using the close-up lens. WideTe l e Normal—5.4 m (18 feet) to ¶ Macro—5.4 m (18 feet) to ¶ EXITMENUSELECT REC3/3OFF OFFCOL.EFFECT FLIP ANIM. PICT.ADJ. OFF D. Z O O M CONVERSION C MENU SETSELECT CONVERSION SETMENU OFF C C WideTe l e Normal15 cm (0.5 feet) to ¶— Macro15 cm (0.5 feet) to ¶— WideTe l e Normal 20 cm (0.7 feet) to 50 cm (1.7 feet)40 cm (1.3 feet) to 50 cm (1.7 feet) Macro 5cm (0.17 feet) to 50 cm (1.7 feet)40 cm (1.3 feet) to 50 cm (1.7 feet) Te l e Macro—33 cm (1.1 feet) to 50 cm (1.7 feet) IndicationActual magnification Te l e conver- sion lens 12k20.4k¢ Wide conver- sion lens 1k0.7k

Menu Settings 87VQT0V63 Digital zoom cannot be used when using a wide conversion lens. When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the image may be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures. Ensure that [CONVERSION] is set to [OFF] when not using a conversion lens. When using the conversion lens: – The built-in flash cannot be activated. –If you set [CONVERSION] to [OFF], the performance of the conversion lens will not be optimal. When using the tele conversion lens: –We recommend using a tripod. – The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently. – The focus indication may light due to the jitter even if the subject is not focused. – The time required for focusing may become longer than usual. If you set [CONVERSION] to [ ], [ ] or [ ], you cannot use the AF assist lamp. (P82) Read the operating instructions of the conversion lens for details.Using the [PLAY] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. Refer to P88 to 97 for each menu item. 1Press [MENU/SET]. 2Press 34 to select the menu item. Press 4 at A to switch to the next menu screen. 3Press 1. After selecting a menu item in step 3, refer to the description of the menu item in the operating instructions and then set it. C EXITMENUSELECT PLAY1/3 FAVORITE ROTATE DISP.SLIDE SHOW DPOF PRINTROTATE ON OFF EXITMENUSELECT PLAY2/3 AUDIO DUB. RESIZE ASPECT CONV.TRIMMING PROTECT SETMENUSELECT PLAY2/3 AUDIO DUB. RESIZE ASPECT CONV.TRIMMINGON OFF SINGLE MULTI CANCELPROTECT

Menu Settings 88VQT0V63 ∫About the menu screen items There are 3 menu screens (1/3, 2/3 and 3/3). You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P87) This is recommended when playing back pictures on a TV screen. You can skip unwanted pictures if [FAVORITE] (P89) has been set. 1Press 34 to select [ALL] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. The screen shown in step 1 appears when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON]. When [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF], perform step 2 onwards. If none of the pictures have [ ] displayed, you cannot select [ ] even if [FAVORITE] is set to [ON]. 2Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. (Screen when [ALL] is selected) The cursor displayed during a slide show A or while a slide show is paused B is the same as 3/4/2/1. Press 3 to pause the slide show. Press 3 again to cancel pause. Press 2/1 while paused to display the previous or next picture. 3Press 4 to finish. ∫Setting the audio and duration Select [DURATION] or [AUDIO] on the screen shown in step 2 and set. You can only select [MANUAL] when [ ] has been selected in step 1. Press 2/1 to display the previous or next picture when [MANUAL] is selected. If you set [AUDIO] to [ON] and then play back a picture with audio, the next picture [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration [ALL]Displays all pictures. []Displays only those pictures that have been set as favorites (P89). EXITMENUSELECT PLAY1/3 FAVORITE ROTATE DISP.SLIDE SHOW DPOF PRINTROTATEON OFF EXITMENUSELECT PLAY2/3 AUDIO DUB. RESIZE ASPECT CONV.TRIMMINGON OFF PROTECT EXITMENUSELECT PLAY3/3FORMAT MENUSET SETMENUSELECT PLAY1/3 FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. DPOF PRINTROTATEON OFF ALLSLIDE SHOW MENU SET [DURATION] Can be set to [1SEC.], [2SEC.], [3SEC.], [5SEC.] or [MANUAL] (manual playback). [AUDIO] If set to [ON], the audio of the pictures with audio is played back. ALL SLIDE SHOW MENU SET SELECTSETMENUCANCEL START AUDIO1 SEC.OFFDURATION

Menu Settings 89VQT0V63 will be displayed after the audio has finished. You cannot play back motion pictures and use power save in a slide show. (However, the setting for power save mode is fixed to [10MIN.] while pausing a slide show or playing back a manual slide show.) Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P87) You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. Delete all the pictures not set as favorites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT ]) (P36) Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. (P88) 1 Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. You cannot set pictures as favorites if [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF]. Also the favorites icon [ ] will not appear when [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF] even if it was previously set to [ON]. You cannot select [CANCEL] if none of the pictures have [ ] displayed. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. 3Press 21 to select the picture then press 3. Repeat the above procedure. If 3 is pressed while the [ ] favorites icon A is displayed, [ ] is cleared, and the favorites setting is canceled. You can set up to 999 pictures as favor ites. ∫ Deleting all favorites 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 1 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] (P36) is useful so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card. Use [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] on the CD-ROM (supplied), to set, confirm or delete favorites. (For information about this, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection.) You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favorites. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P87) This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90° steps. [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures MENUSET SETMENUSELECT PLAY1/3 ROTATE DISP. SLIDE SHOW DPOF PRINTROTATEMENU SET ON OFFON OFFCANCEL FAVORITE [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] To display the picture rotated 1/3 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 100 _ 0001 MENUSET

Menu Settings 90VQT0V63 ∫Rotate display (The picture is automatically rotated and displayed.) 1Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. Refer to P35 for information about how to play back pictures. 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ∫Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) 1Press 21 to select the picture and then press 4. The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF]. Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated. 2Press 34 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. ∫Example When rotating clockwise ( ) Original picture When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated). If you take pictures when aiming the camera up or down, it may not be possible to display the pictures vertically. (P27) The picture may be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (supplied) and played back ver tically. When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc. to be added. It was PLAY1/3 FAVORITE DPOF PRINTROTATEON OFFOFF ON MENU SET SLIDE SHOW ROTATE DISP. SETMENUSELECT EXIT 100_ 0001ROTATE SET SELECT 1/3 MENU The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90°. The picture rotates counter-clockwise in steps of 90°. ROTATE SELECT SETMENUCANCELMENU SET