Panasonic Dmc Fz70 Owners Manual
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Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Face Recog.]
For details (→136).
[AF Mode]
For details (→95).
[AF Style]
Select how the focus is adjusted when taking a still picture. You can set whether or not to
lock the focus on a moving subject.
■Settings
Settings The movement of the
subject and the scene (recommended) Description of settings
[AFS] Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary
photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65507/w64_dmc-fz70_en_adv_om_d-145.png "Page 146
Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
- 146 -
• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Face Recog.]
For details (→136).
[AF Mode]
For details (→95).
[AF Style]
Select how the focus is adjusted when taking a still picture. You can set whether or not to
lock the focus on a moving subject.
■Settings
Settings The movement of the
subject and the scene (recommended) Description of settings
[AFS] Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary
photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of...")
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Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Quick AF]
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when
you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
■Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
●The battery will be consumed faster than usual. ●Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65507/w64_dmc-fz70_en_adv_om_d-146.png "Page 147
Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
- 147 -
• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Quick AF]
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when
you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
■Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
●The battery will be consumed faster than usual. ●Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T,...")
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Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Metering Mode]
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
■Settings
[Metering Mode] Brightness measurement position Conditions
[Multi Metering]Whole screen
Normal usage (produces balanced
pictures)
[Center Weighted]Center and surrounding area
Subject in center
[Spot]Center and close surrounding area Great difference between
brightness of subject and
background
(e.g....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65507/w64_dmc-fz70_en_adv_om_d-147.png "Page 148
Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
- 148 -
• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Metering Mode]
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
■Settings
[Metering Mode] Brightness measurement position Conditions
[Multi Metering]Whole screen
Normal usage (produces balanced
pictures)
[Center Weighted]Center and surrounding area
Subject in center
[Spot]Center and close surrounding area Great difference between
brightness of subject and
background
(e.g....")
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Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Min. Shtr Speed]
Sets the minimum value for the shutter speed. We recommend using slower shutter
speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the
blur of the subject.
■Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1]
●Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter , so we
recommend...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65507/w64_dmc-fz70_en_adv_om_d-148.png "Page 149
Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
- 149 -
• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Min. Shtr Speed]
Sets the minimum value for the shutter speed. We recommend using slower shutter
speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the
blur of the subject.
■Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1]
●Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter , so we
recommend...")
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Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Stabilizer]
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
■Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
■Active Mode
When recording motion pictures, “Active Mode” (stabilizer for motion pictures) will
automatically function. This decreases the jitter of the image when recording motion
pictures while walking, etc.
●In “Active Mode”, stronger effect of the correction can be achieved at the wide end. ●In the following...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65507/w64_dmc-fz70_en_adv_om_d-149.png "Page 150
Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
- 150 -
• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Stabilizer]
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
■Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
■Active Mode
When recording motion pictures, “Active Mode” (stabilizer for motion pictures) will
automatically function. This decreases the jitter of the image when recording motion
pictures while walking, etc.
●In “Active Mode”, stronger effect of the correction can be achieved at the wide end. ●In the following...")
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Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[AF Assist Lamp]
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. • The
AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet).
■Settings
[ON] Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ([ ] appears)
[OFF] Lamp is not illuminated. (taking pictures of animals in the dark, etc.)
●Do not block the lamp with your fingers or look at it from close range. ●A vignetting...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65507/w64_dmc-fz70_en_adv_om_d-150.png "Page 151
Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
- 151 -
• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[AF Assist Lamp]
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. • The
AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet).
■Settings
[ON] Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ([ ] appears)
[OFF] Lamp is not illuminated. (taking pictures of animals in the dark, etc.)
●Do not block the lamp with your fingers or look at it from close range. ●A vignetting...")
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Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Flash Synchro]
You can set the timing for firing the flash depending on the picture that you want to create.
■Settings: [1ST] / [2ND]
Flash firing timing chart
[1ST] is set
Elapsed time [2ND] is set
The picture is taken (shutter is open).
●Normally, set to [1ST]. ●If you set to [2ND], [2nd] will be displayed in the flash icon on the screen. ●When a fast shutter speed is set, the Flash Synchro...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65507/w64_dmc-fz70_en_adv_om_d-151.png "Page 152
Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Flash Synchro]
You can set the timing for firing the flash depending on the picture that you want to create.
■Settings: [1ST] / [2ND]
Flash firing timing chart
[1ST] is set
Elapsed time [2ND] is set
The picture is taken (shutter is open).
●Normally, set to [1ST]. ●If you set to [2ND], [2nd] will be displayed in the flash icon on the screen. ●When a fast shutter speed is set, the Flash Synchro...")
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Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Flash Adjust.]
You can adjust the intensity of the flash when you take a picture of a small subject, or
when the flash reflectance is extremely high or low.
■Settings: -2 EV to +2 EV (unit: 1/3 EV)
When you do not want to adjust the intensity of the flash, select [0 EV].
●When the intensity of the flash is adjusted, [+] or [-] is displayed on the flash icon. ●The flash intensity setting will be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65507/w64_dmc-fz70_en_adv_om_d-152.png "Page 153
Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
- 153 -
• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Flash Adjust.]
You can adjust the intensity of the flash when you take a picture of a small subject, or
when the flash reflectance is extremely high or low.
■Settings: -2 EV to +2 EV (unit: 1/3 EV)
When you do not want to adjust the intensity of the flash, select [0 EV].
●When the intensity of the flash is adjusted, [+] or [-] is displayed on the flash icon. ●The flash intensity setting will be...")
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Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Color Mode]
For details (→39).
[Motion Deblur]
For details (→40).
[iHandheld Nite Shot]
For details (→40).
[iHDR]
For details (→41).
[Conversion]
With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take
close-up pictures of smaller subjects.
■Settings
When you attach the tele conversion lens.
When you attach the close-up lens.
[OFF] —
●Refer to (→202) for details...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65507/w64_dmc-fz70_en_adv_om_d-153.png "Page 154
Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
- 154 -
• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Color Mode]
For details (→39).
[Motion Deblur]
For details (→40).
[iHandheld Nite Shot]
For details (→40).
[iHDR]
For details (→41).
[Conversion]
With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take
close-up pictures of smaller subjects.
■Settings
When you attach the tele conversion lens.
When you attach the close-up lens.
[OFF] —
●Refer to (→202) for details...")
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Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Auto Bracket]
Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically .
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
Press to set the compensation range of the exposure and
then press [MENU/SET]
• When Auto Bracket is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen. • The first still picture is recorded without compensation, the second still...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65507/w64_dmc-fz70_en_adv_om_d-154.png "Page 155
Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
- 155 -
• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Auto Bracket]
Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically .
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
Press to set the compensation range of the exposure and
then press [MENU/SET]
• When Auto Bracket is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen. • The first still picture is recorded without compensation, the second still...")
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Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Date Stamp]
Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture.
■Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF]
●Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures
with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapped.)
●Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases. •...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65507/w64_dmc-fz70_en_adv_om_d-155.png "Page 156
Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57)
[Date Stamp]
Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture.
■Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF]
●Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures
with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapped.)
●Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases. •...")
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76 - 151 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57) [AF Assist Lamp] Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. • The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet). ■Settings [ON] Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ([ ] appears) [OFF] Lamp is not illuminated. (taking pictures of animals in the dark, etc.) ●Do not block the lamp with your fingers or look at it from close range. ●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 is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases. • [Scenery] [Panning] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [Sunset] [Glass Through] ([Scene Mode]) • When [Conversion] is set [Flash] For details (→79).
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76 - 152 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57) [Flash Synchro] You can set the timing for firing the flash depending on the picture that you want to create. ■Settings: [1ST] / [2ND] Flash firing timing chart [1ST] is set Elapsed time [2ND] is set The picture is taken (shutter is open). ●Normally, set to [1ST]. ●If you set to [2ND], [2nd] will be displayed in the flash icon on the screen. ●When a fast shutter speed is set, the Flash Synchro effect may not be sufficiently achieved. ●[Flash Synchro] can be used even when you use an external flash.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76 - 153 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57) [Flash Adjust.] You can adjust the intensity of the flash when you take a picture of a small subject, or when the flash reflectance is extremely high or low. ■Settings: -2 EV to +2 EV (unit: 1/3 EV) When you do not want to adjust the intensity of the flash, select [0 EV]. ●When the intensity of the flash is adjusted, [+] or [-] is displayed on the flash icon. ●The flash intensity setting will be stored in memory even when the camera is turned off. ●[Flash Adjust.] can be used even when you use an external flash. [Red-Eye Removal] Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ([] []). ■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●Depending on the circumstance, it may not be possible to correct red-eye. ●When this function is set to [ON], the flash icon changes to []/[]. ●This function only works when the camera detects a subject as a face. ●It will be fixed to [ON] during the Intelligent Auto Mode. ●[Red-Eye Removal] does not function in [Scene Mode] except [Portrait], [Soft Skin], [Night Portrait] and [Baby].
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76 - 154 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57) [Color Mode] For details (→39). [Motion Deblur] For details (→40). [iHandheld Nite Shot] For details (→40). [iHDR] For details (→41). [Conversion] With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take close-up pictures of smaller subjects. ■Settings When you attach the tele conversion lens. When you attach the close-up lens. [OFF] — ●Refer to (→202) for details about attaching the lens. ●Ensure that [Conversion] is set to [OFF] when not using a conversion lens. ●[Conversion] is set to [OFF] in [Handheld Night Shot] [3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode. ●Read the operating instructions of the conversion lens for details.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76 - 155 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57) [Auto Bracket] Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically . After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard. Press to set the compensation range of the exposure and then press [MENU/SET] • When Auto Bracket is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen. • The first still picture is recorded without compensation, the second still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the “-” direction, and the third still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the “+” direction. • When you do not use Auto Bracket, select “0”. Value displayed after Exposure Compensation set ●In Shutter-Priority AE and Manual Exposure, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second, Auto Bracket is canceled. ●Cannot be used with flash. ●During motion picture recording, [Auto Bracket] cannot be set. ●Cannot be set in the following case. • [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [Starry Sky] [3D Photo Mode] ([Scene Mode]) • [Miniature Ef fect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter] ([Creative Control] Mode)
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menuVQT5B76 - 156 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57) [Date Stamp] Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ●Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapped.) ●Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases. • [3D Photo Mode] ([Scene Mode]) • When recording motion pictures • When using Auto Bracket • When using [Burst] ●Cannot change the setting in [Intelligent Auto] Mode. The setting in other recording mode is applied. ●[Text Stamp], [Resize], [Cropping] and [Leveling] cannot be set for pictures recorded with [Date Stamp] set. ●Even if you take a picture with [Date Stamp] set to [OFF], it is possible to stamp dates onto the recorded pictures using [Text Stamp] (→171) or setup the Date print (→179, 199). [Clock Set] Set the clock. Same function as that in [Setup] menu. (→27)
Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu VQT5B76- 157 - You can select the recording mode and picture quality and other settings. ●In Creative Video Mode, the settable [Rec] menu will be displayed in the [Motion Picture] menu. ●The [Motion Picture] menu is not displayed in the following cases. • [3D Photo Mode] ([Scene Mode]) • [Panorama Shot] Mode • [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] ([Creative Control] Mode) • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57) [Rec Format] Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■Settings [AVCHD]Select this format to record HD (high definition) motion pictures for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection. [MP4] This data format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a computer and other such devices. ●For details (→46)
Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menuVQT5B76 - 158 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57) [Rec Quality] Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded. ■Settings [AVCHD] in [Rec Format] ItemPicture size fps*Bit rate [FSH] 1920×1080 60iApprox. 17 Mbps [SH] 1280×720 60pApprox. 17 Mbps * The sensor output rate is 30 fps. [MP4] in [Rec Format] ItemPicture size fpsBit rate [FHD] 1920×1080 30pApprox. 20 Mbps [HD] 1280×720 30pApprox. 10 Mbps [VGA] 640×480 30pApprox. 4 Mbps ■About motion picture icon [Rec Format]Picture size ●What is bit rate This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded.
Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menuVQT5B76 - 159 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57) [Continuous AF] Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording. ■Settings [ON] [OFF]: Fix focus position at the start of motion picture recording. ●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following case. • [Starry Sky] ([Scene Mode]) [Wind Cut] Automatically detects wind sounds (wind noise) captured by the microphones and suppresses the sound if the wind is blowing too strongly. ■Settings [AUTO]: Wind noise is automatically suppressed depending on volume [OFF] ●When [Wind Cut] is set to [AUTO], the sound quality may differ from that of normal recordings. ●It is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases. • [Miniature Ef fect] ([Creative Control] Mode) • When the [Zoom Mic] is set to [ON]
Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menuVQT5B76 - 160 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 57) [Zoom Mic] Coupled to the zoom operation, it will clearly record far sounds with tele, and surrounding sounds with wide. ■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●When set to [ON] and performing zoom, the operation sound may be recorded enhanced in accordance with the surrounding sounds. Also, audio recording level will be lower compared to when [OFF]. ●The stereo effect of the audio is reduced when the picture is enlarged. ●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following case. • [Miniature Ef fect] ([Creative Control] Mode)