Panasonic Dmc Fz70 Owners Manual

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Recording panorama pictures  [Panorama Shot] ModeVQT5B76
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You can easily record a panorama picture by panning the camera towards the direction you 
want to record, and automatically combining the burst of pictures taken during that time.
Set mode dial to [  ]
 • The recording direction is set as “left → right” and the picture effect is set to [No Ef fect] at the time of purchase.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a...

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Recording panorama pictures  [Panorama Shot] ModeVQT5B76
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Setting the recording direction and picture effect
You can change the recording direction, or add picture effect same as in [Creative 
Control] mode to take panorama pictures.
Press  (in [Panorama Shot] Mode)
Press   to select the recording direction and then press 
[MENU/SET]
Press   to select the picture effect and press [MENU/SET]
 • Use the same operations as in [Creative Control] 
Mode to add picture ef fects. (you...

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Recording panorama pictures  [Panorama Shot] ModeVQT5B76
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 ●The zoom position is fixed to the W end. ●[Stabilizer] does not work. ●The focus, exposure and White Balance are all fixed to optimal values for the first 
picture. 
If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as part of a Panorama picture after 
the first picture are significantly different from those of the first picture, the Panorama 
picture as a whole (when all pictures are stitched together) may not have...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode]VQT5B76
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Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, 
coloring, etc.) for given scenes. 
Set mode dial to [  ]
Press     to select the Scene Mode and then press 
[MENU/SET]
 • If you press the [DISP .] button, an explanation of the 
scene mode appears.
 • When you select [] by rotating the mode dial, the 
menu appears automatically. (When [Scene Menu] in 
the [Setup] menu is [AUTO])
 • Y...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode]VQT5B76
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 • How to select a scene (→124)
[Portrait]
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions.
 ■Tips
 • The more the zoom is drawn towards  T side and a distant background is selected, the 
greater the effect will be.
[Soft Skin]
Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards).
 ■Tips
 • The more the zoom is drawn towards  T side and...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode]VQT5B76
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 • How to select a scene (→124)
[Panning]
When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner 
or car, the background becomes a blur and the subject stays focused. This effect is called 
“panning”. This mode allows you to obtain this effect easier.
Press   to select shutter speed setting, and then press 
[MENU/SET]
 ■Settings
[Auto] The shutter speed is set automatically....

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode]VQT5B76
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 • How to select a scene (→124)
[Night Portrait]
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.
 ■Tips
 • Use flash. • Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture. • T

ripod, self-timer recommended.
 ●Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. ●After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the signal. 
This is not a malfunction.
 ●Noise may become...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode]VQT5B76
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 • How to select a scene (→124)
[Handheld Night Shot]
Takes clear still pictures of night scenes with less jitter and less noise by combining a 
burst of still pictures. 
 ■Tips
 • After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst  operation.
 • Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away

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 ●Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places or take pictures of 
moving subjects....

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode]VQT5B76
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 • How to select a scene (→124)
[Baby]
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
 ■To record age and name
[Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.
Press   to select [Age] or [Name] and then press 
Press   to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]
Set the birthday and name
Age: Press     to set birthday, and press [MENU/SET].
Name: (See...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode]VQT5B76
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 • How to select a scene (→124)
[High Sens.]
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.
Press   to select the aspect ratio and the picture size and 
press [MENU/SET]
 ■Settings:  3 M /  2.5 M /  2 M /  2.5 M
[Starry Sky]
Records starry skies and dark subjects.
Press   to select shutter speed, and then press [MENU/SET]
 ■Settings: [15 sec.] / [30 sec.] / [60 sec.]
 ■Tips
 • Tripod, self-timer...