Panasonic Dmc Fz70 Owners Manual

							Application (Record)
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed  [Manual Exposure] ModeVQT5B76
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 ■Manual exposure assist (estimate)
Shows pictures with standard brightness.
Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster shutter speed or 
increase aperture value.
Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, either use a slower shutter speed or 
reduce aperture value.
 ●When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers 
for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
 ●The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. 
Check the pictures on the playback screen.
 ●Display of the shutter speed will count down when the shutter speed is set to slow and 
the shutter button is pressed all the way. (Depending on shutter speed settings, count 
down for processing may be displayed again after this.)
 ●We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow. ●The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [100] when you switch the recording mode to 
[Manual Exposure] Mode while the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [  ].    
						

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Taking pictures with different picture effects  
[Creative Control] modeVQT5B76
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You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming 
these effects on the LCD monitor.
Set mode dial to []
Press   to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET]
Preview screen
 • If you press the [DISP.] button, an explanation of the 
effect appears.
 • When you select [] by rotating the mode dial, the 
menu appears automatically.
 • Y

ou can display the [Creative Control] menu by 
pressing [MENU/SET]. For the setting procedures of 
the menu. (→57)
 ●The flash is set to [  ]. ●The display of a picture reflecting a selected effect in the preview screen or recording 
screen may differ from the actual recorded pictures.
 ●A setting that was selected in [Creative Control] mode is retained even after the 
camera is turned off.
 ●The following menu settings are fixed. • [White Balance]: [A WB]
 • [Sensitivity]: [AUT

O]    
						

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Taking pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] modeVQT5B76
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 ■Adjusting the brightness, background defocusing condition, setting 
conditions of a selected effect, etc.
Press the rear dial
 • The adjustment screen is displayed.
Press   to select an item to adjust
Adjusts the brightness.
Adjusts background defocusing.
Adjusts the setting conditions of the selected effect, etc. (The 
settings to be adjusted vary depending on the selected effect.)
 • [AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment. • The items that can be adjusted differ depending on the selected effect.
Press   to make adjustments
 • You can also rotate the rear dial to make adjustments. • To return to automatic adjustment → Press [ ( Q.MENU)] button.
Press [MENU/SET]
 • You can also press the rear dial to finalize the setting.
 ●When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the 
appropriate exposure range, and the background defocusing may not change for 
some subject brightness levels.
 ●The adjustment range of the background defocusing condition will change according 
to the zoom position.    
						

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Taking pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] modeVQT5B76
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For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112)
[Expressive]
This picture effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances 
the color.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Vividness Subdued coloring
Gaudy coloring
[Retro]
This picture effect creates the soft appearance of a tarnished 
picture.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Coloring Yellowish coloring
Reddish coloring
[Old Days]
This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the overall 
image.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Contrast Low contrast
High contrast    
						

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Taking pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] modeVQT5B76
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For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112)
[High Key]
This picture effect creates a brighter and lighter toned 
appearance for the entire picture.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Coloring Pinkish coloring
Light-bluish coloring
[Low Key]
This picture effect creates a darker somber appearance for the 
entire picture to emphasize the bright portions.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Coloring Reddish coloring
Bluish coloring
[Sepia]
This picture effect creates a picture with sepia tone.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Contrast Low contrast
High contrast    
						

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Taking pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] modeVQT5B76
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For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112)
[Dynamic Monochrome]
This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture with a higher 
contrast and more dramatic atmosphere.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Contrast Low contrast
High contrast
[Impressive Art]
A picture effect with strong contrast that illustrates a surreal and 
dramatic atmosphere.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Vividness Black & white
Gaudy coloring
[High Dynamic]
This picture effect creates a picture with a well-balanced 
brightness for the entire picture (from dark areas to bright areas).
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Vividness Black & white
Gaudy coloring    
						

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Taking pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] modeVQT5B76
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For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112)
[Cross Process]
This picture effect creates a unique atmosphere with surprising 
colors.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Coloring Greenish coloring / Bluish coloring /  
Yellowish coloring / Reddish coloring
[Toy Effect]
This picture effect creates a picture that resembles pictures taken 
by a toy camera with a reduced amount of peripheral light.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Coloring Orangish coloring
Bluish coloring    
						

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Taking pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] modeVQT5B76
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For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112)
[Miniature Effect]
This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a 
diorama.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Vividness Subdued coloring
Gaudy coloring
 ■Defocusing a picture
 Press [Fn2] button () Press   or   to move the focusing area (frame)  Rotate the rear dial to select the size of the focusing area 
(frame)
 Press [MENU/SET] • When you press [DISP
.] button, the initial setting condition 
is restored.
 ●The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared 
to normal recording.
 ●Portrait orientation recording does not affect the blurred part. (The left and right edges 
will be blurred.)
 ●No audio is recorded for motion pictures. ●When a motion picture is recorded, the finished recording will be approximately 1/10th 
of the actual recorded time period. (If you record a motion picture for 10   minutes, 
the resulting motion picture recording time will be approximately 1 minute.)  The 
recordable time displayed on the camera is approx. 10x longer than actual time 
needed for recording. When the recording mode is changed, be sure to check the 
recordable time.
 ●If you stop recording motion pictures too soon, the camera may continue recording 
until a certain time. Hold the camera until the camera stops recording.
 ●When you take a picture using a large picture size setting, the screen will become 
dark for a certain period of time after the picture is taken. However , this occurs due to 
signal processing and is not a defect.    
						

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Taking pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] modeVQT5B76
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For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112)
[Soft Focus]
This picture effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally 
blurring the entire picture.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Degree of 
defocusing Slight defocusing
Strong defocusing
 ●The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared 
to normal recording.
[Star Filter]
This picture effect creates a picture with the light from the light 
source that shines in the shape of a cross, creating a gorgeous 
atmosphere.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Length of the rays 
of light Rays of light is 
short
Rays of light is long
 ●The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared 
to normal recording.    
						

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Taking pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] modeVQT5B76
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For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→112)
[One Point Color]
This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture by retaining 
the color you selected only, and adds memorable emphasis to it.
 ■Items that can be set (→113)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Amount of color 
retained Leaves a small 
amount of color
Leaves a large 
amount of color
 ■Selecting color
 Press [Fn2] button ()  Select the color to be retained usin
g the frame in the center 
of the screen and press [MENU/SET]
 ●The selected color may not be retained for some subjects.