Panasonic Dmc Fz70 Owners Manual

Preparations
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ 
the Battery
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 • Turn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever to the 
[OPEN] position and open the 
card/battery door
Battery:  
Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way 
and then check that it is locked 
by lever.
 • Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery .
Card:  
Push it securely all the way 
until...

Preparations
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery VQT5B76
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 ●Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of 
time after being charged.)
 ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●Remove the card or battery after turning this unit off, with the power lamp completely 
turned off and the lens barrel retracted completely. (The camera may not function 
properly, or the card or recorded contents may be damaged.)...

Preparations
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
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The following operations can be performed using this unit:
When a card has not been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played back.
When a card has been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
When using the built-in memory  (access indication*)
When using the card
 (access indication*)
*  The access indicati on is displayed in red when pictures are 
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the...

Preparations
About the Built-in Memory/the CardVQT5B76
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 ●While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as 
picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn of f the camera or remove 
the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional). Do not subject the 
camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may 
be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to...

Preparations
About the Built-in Memory/the CardVQT5B76
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 ■Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)
When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]
[Rec Quality] 2 GB32 GB 64 GB
[FSH] [SH] 15m00s
4h10m00s 8h27m00s
When [Rec Format] is [MP4]
[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB64 GB
[FHD] —12m00s 3h23m00s 6h51m00s
[HD] —23m00s 6h28m00s 13h05m00s
[VGA] 5m00s52m00s 14h14m00s 28h48m00s
 • The time displayed in the table is the total time. • Y
ou can...

Preparations
Setting the clock
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The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. • Before using the camera, remove the lens cap.
Turn the camera on
 • The power lamp lights when you turn this unit on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .
Press [MENU/SET]
Press   to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]
 • The [Please set the clock] message appears.
Press [MENU/SET]
Press   to select the items (year, 
month, day, hour, minute, display order 
or time display...

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Setting the clockVQT5B76
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 ●If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo 
studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date 
Stamp] or [Text Stamp]. 
 ●If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on 
the screen of the camera.
To change time setting
When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu.
 • Clock settings will be saved for...

Preparations
Tips for taking good pictures
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Hold the camera gently with both 
hands, keep your arms still at 
your side and stand with your feet 
slightly apart.
 •Be careful not to put your fingers on 
the flash, 
AF Assist Lamp, microphone, 
speaker or lens etc.
 • Be careful not to cover the speaker with  your finger

. Doing so may make sound 
difficult to hear. (→11)
 • Be careful not to move the camera when  you press the shutter button.
 • When taking pictures, make sure your footing...

Basics
Sequence of operations
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1
Turn the camera on
 • The power lamp lights when you turn this unit on.
2
Set to the desired recording mode
Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.→
 ■Basic
[Program AE] Mode Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and 
aperture value settings. 
(→32)
[Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings.  (→36)
 ■Advanced
[Aperture-Priority] ModeDetermine aperture, then record pictures.  (→108)...

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Sequence of operationsVQT5B76
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3
Use the zoom lever to adjust the range of the picture to be 
taken 
(→75)
Capture a wider area  
(wide-angle)Enlarge 
the subject 
(telephoto)
4
Aim the camera and shoot
 ■Taking still pictures
 Press the shutter button halfway to focus  Press the shutter button fully to take the picture
Focus display
Press halfway
(press lightly to focus) Press fully
(press the button all the  way to record)
 ■Recording motion pictures
  Press the motion picture button to...