Panasonic Dmc Fz70 Owners Manual

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[iHDR]
When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, 
[iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to 
create a single still picture rich in gradation.
It is preset to [ON] with this unit.
 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→

57)
 ●This function is automatically activated only when [  ] (→37) is displayed on the LCD 
monitor.
 ●In the case that a single picture is going to be composed from a burst, a message 
indicating that multiple pictures are to be recorded appears on the screen and burst 
recording is carried out. Note that burst recording will not take place if the camera 
determines that it can compensate for the difference in contrast without composing 
the picture from a burst.
 ●In the case of composition from a burst, afterimages may appear if the subject was 
moving.
 ●The camera does not combine pictures in the following cases: • When the zoom ratio exceeds the maximum optical zoom ratio • [Burst] mode • When the flash fires.    
						

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Taking pictures with automatic settings  [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5B76
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AF Tracking
In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, you can select [AF Tracking] in [AF Mode] in a single operation. 
When [AF Tracking] mode is used, the camera can continuously focus on a subject and 
adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving.
Press [FOCUS] to set [AF Tracking]
 • To cancel AF Tracking → Press [FOCUS] again.
Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject
Press [AF/AE LOCK (Fn1)] button to lock
AF Tracking frame
AF Lock successful: Yellow
AF Lock failed: Red • To cancel AF Lock → Press [FOCUS].
 ●The optimal scene for the AF locked subject is automatically identified. ●You cannot use AF Tracking Function when [Color Mode] is set to [B&W] or [SEPIA]. ●Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking. ●Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is 
dark, [AF Tracking] may not operate correctly.    
						

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Taking pictures with automatic settings  [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5B76
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[Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode
When [Intelligent Auto Plus] (iA+) mode is selected, you can easily adjust the brightness 
and coloring, in addition to the background defocusing, without compromising the user-
friendly operation of the [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
 ■Switching to [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode
Use the [Intelligent Auto] menu to switch the mode.
Press [MENU/SET]
Press  to select [  ] and press [MENU/SET]
: [Intelligent Auto] Mode: [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode    
						

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Taking pictures with automatic settings  [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5B76
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 ■Adjusting brightness, coloring, and background defocusing
Press the rear dial
 • The adjustment screen is displayed.
Press   to select an item to adjust
Adjusts brightness.
Adjusts background defocusing.
Adjusts coloring.
 • [AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment.
Press   to make adjustments
BrightnessUnderexposure (dark)Overexposure (bright)
Defocus background 
condition Defocus the 
background
Focus the background
Coloring Warm colors
Cool colors
 • You can also rotate the rear dial to make adjustments. • T
o 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.
 ●When you turn off the unit or change the recording mode, all settings are returned to 
[AUTO].
 ●The adjustment range of the background defocusing condition will change according 
to the zoom position.    
						

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Recording motion pictures
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You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo).
Press the motion picture button to start recording 
Do not block the microphone when 
recording motion pictures.Recording state indicator
Elapsed recording time
Remaining recording time 
(approx.)
[Rec Format] (→157)/
[Rec Quality] (→158)
 ●It is recommended that you close the flash when 
recording motion pictures.
 ●Immediately release the motion picture button after 
pressing it.
 ●You can also use zoom while recording motion 
pictures. 
 ●Focus can be achieved during recording by pressing 
[FOCUS].
 ●Still pictures can be taken during motion picture 
recording. 
(→48)
Press the motion picture button again to end recording    
						

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 ■About the recording format for recording motion pictures
This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.
AVCHD:
You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for 
viewing motion pictures on a high-resolution TV or for saving them to a disc.
MP4:
This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when 
uploading videos to WEB services.
 • Y
ou can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in [MP4] using the 
[VGA] setting.
 ■About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture 
or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with 
equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not 
be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.
 ●The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly . ●If data is repeatedly recorded and deleted, the total available recording time on the 
SD card may be reduced. To restore the original capacity, use the camera to format 
the SD card. Be sure to save all important data to your computer or other media 
before formatting, as all data saved to the card will be erased.
 ●Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while 
after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
 ●ISO sensitivity will operate as [AUTO] in Motion Picture Recording other than Creative 
Video. Also, [ISO Limit Set] will not function.
 ●There is a risk that the sound of zoom and button operations and the rubbing of the 
lens cap string will be recorded, and so care is necessary.
 ●Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen may 
turn black for an instant or noise may be recorded because of static electricity, 
electromagnetic waves, etc. 
 ●The recording range may become narrower in motion pictures compared to still 
pictures. Also, if the aspect ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the 
angle of view will change when starting to record a motion picture.  The recordable 
area is displayed by setting [Video Rec Area] (→66) to [ON].
 ●If Extended optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture button, these 
settings will be cleared, and the recordable area will be changed significantly .
 ●When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time to focus.    
						

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 ●We recommend using a tripod and self-timer when you record motion pictures using 
high zoom magnification.
 ●It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when 
recording motion pictures.
 ●If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut 
off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture 
being recorded will not be recorded.
 ●Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases. • [3D Photo Mode] ([Scene Mode]) • [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] ([Creative Control] Mode) ●It will be recorded in the following categories for certain recording modes.  A motion 
picture recording matching each recording mode will be performed for the ones not 
listed below.
Selected recording mode Recording mode while 
recording motion picture
 • [Program 

AE] Mode
 • [Aperture-Priority] Mode • [Shutter-Priority] Mode • [Manual Exposure] Mode • [Sports]/[HDR]/[Pet] ([Scene Mode]) Normal motion picture
[Baby] ([Scene Mode]) Portrait Mode
[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Starry Sky]   
([Scene Mode]) Low Light Mode    
						

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Recording still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded
Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded.
Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture 
recording
Still pictures can be taken while a motion picture is being recorded.
[Aspect Ratio] [Still Picture Size] Number of recordable pictures 16:9 3.5M 1
 • The picture quality may be different to [3.5M] (16:9) of standard pictures. • When still pictures are recorded during zooming, the zooming may stop. • Using [Miniature Ef

fect] in [Creative Control] Mode, a still picture may be taken 
with a slight delay from the time when the shutter button is pressed fully .
 ●When you press the shutter button halfway during motion picture recording, the 
camera will automatically refocus on a subject. This refocus movement is recorded 
even during motion picture recording. When priority is to be given to the motion 
picture videos, press the shutter button fully, and record the still pictures. Still pictures 
can also be created after motion picture recording. (→54)
 ●When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the picture size and the number of 
recordable pictures are displayed.
 ●Still pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases: • When [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA] • [Creative V

ideo Mode]
 ●The flash is set to [  ]. ●Since the electronic shutter is used for recording, the pictures recorded may be 
distorted.
 ●When [Quality] is set to [  ], [  ] or [   ], still pictures are recorded  with the [   ] 
setting in JPEG file format.    
						

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Viewing your pictures  ([Normal Play])VQT5B76
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When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, 
pictures are played back from the built-in memory.
Press the Playback button
Press   to select a picture to be displayed
 • When you press and hold the button, the pictures are displayed one after another. • You can also rotate the rear dial to select a picture. 
View pictures
Folder/File number
Picture number/Total pictures
 ■Ending Playback
Press the Playback button or the motion picture button again, or press the shutter 
button halfway.
 ●It may not be possible to view pictures on this camera that were previously edited on 
a computer.
 ●When the camera is switched to playback mode, the lens barrel will be retracted after 
approx. 15 seconds.
 ●This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 
standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries 
Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format). Files that are not 
DCF-compliant cannot be played back.    
						

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Viewing your pictures  ([Normal Play])VQT5B76
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Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”
Move the zoom lever toward T side
Current zoom position
 • Each time you move the zoom lever toward the  T side, the magnification 
increases through four levels: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed 
becomes successively lower.)
 • T

o reduce zoom → Move the zoom lever toward W side
 • Move zoom position → Press    
 ●Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback or panorama picture 
playback.
 ■Switching the displayed picture without changing the zoom ratio and 
position of Playback zoom
Rotate the rear dial during Playback zoom. ●The zoom position returns to the center in the following images. • Images with dif ferent aspect ratios
 • Images with dif

ferent numbers of recorded pixels
 • Images with a dif

ferent rotation direction (when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [On])
 ■Enlarging the focus point
Press [FOCUS] when playing back still pictures. ●Focus point may not be the center of enlargement when it is at the edge of the still 
picture.
 ●It will return to the original enlargement if [FOCUS] is pressed again. ●Following still pictures cannot be enlarged because there is no focus point: • Still pictures that was taken without focusing • Still pictures that was taken with Manual Focus • Still pictures that was taken with a dif
 ferent camera