Panasonic Dmc Fz70 Owners Manual

							Basics
Using the [Setup] menuVQT5B76
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 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→ 57)
[Output]
Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a  TV or other device.
 ●[TV Aspect]  (This setting performs when an AV cable (optional) is connected.)
 ■Settings:  / 
[VIERA Link]
Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with a 
VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI mini cable  (→185).
 ■Settings
[ON]Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible 
device. • Not all operations will be available. • Operability of the camera’

s own buttons will be limited.
[OFF] Operations must be performed via the camera’s own buttons.
[3D Playback]
Set how 3D still picture is output. 
 ■Settings: [3D] / [2D]
 ●If you want to play back a picture in 2D (conventional picture) on a 3D television, set 
to [2D]. 
 ●This item of the menu functions when an HDMI mini cable is connected. ●For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture.  (→187)     
						

							Basics
Using the [Setup] menuVQT5B76
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 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→ 57)
[Rotate Disp.]
Automatically rotate portrait still pictures.
 ■Settings
([On]) Rotate pictures on a TV and the LCD monitor/viewfinder so that they 
are displayed vertically.
([External Only])
Pictures are displayed vertically by rotating when played back on 
TV.
[OFF] —
 ●When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated 
direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still 
pictures which allows recording information, etc. to be added. It was established by 
“JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)”.
 ●The display is not rotated during Multi Playback.
[Scene Menu]
Set whether or not to display the selection screen for Scene Mode when the camera is 
switched to Scene Mode.
 ■Settings
[AUTO] Displays the selection screen.
[OFF] Displays the currently selected Scene Mode recording screen.
[Menu Resume]
Save the last operated menu position.
 ■Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
[Version Disp.]
Check the camera firmware version or display software information.
 ●When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information 
such as the license is displayed.    
						

							Basics
Using the [Setup] menuVQT5B76
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 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→ 57)
[Format]
Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting 
the built-in memory or card. 
When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the 
content of the card/built-in memory carefully before formatting.
 ●To format the built-in memory, remove the card. 
(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in memory will be formatted if no 
card is inserted.)
 ●All protected pictures and other picture data will be deleted. ●This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC 
coupler (optional). Do not turn off power or perform other operations during formatting.
 ●Always format cards with this camera. ●Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes. ●If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting your 
nearest Service Center.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact 
us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649).
[Language]
Change display language.
Set the language displayed on the screen.
[Stabilizer Demo.]
Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate).
Extent of jitter 
Extent of jitter after correction 
 ●During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabilizer switches ON and OFF every 
time [MENU/SET] is pressed.     
						

							Application (Record)
Switching the display of recording information, 
etc.
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When you want to check a subject, you can turn off the recording information (such as 
icons for various settings). 
Press [DISP.] button to change display
 • When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not activated.  • Y
ou can select between [   ] (viewfinder style) and [  ] (LCD monitor style) for 
each of the V
iewfinder and the LCD monitor display screen using [LVF Disp.Style] 
and [Monitor Disp. Style] in the [Setup] menu.
[
 
 ] (viewfinder style)
*
[  ] (LCD monitor style) 
*
*  You can switch between available recording time and number of recordable pictures by setting  [Remaining Disp.] in [Setup] menu.
Application (Record)    
						

							Application (Record)
Using Zoom
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The zoom lens of this unit allows you to change the focal length from wide-angle, which 
allows you to record a majestic landscape, to telephoto zoom, which allows you to 
enlarge a small distant subject. You can also increase the zoom ratio further by changing 
the setting.
Use the zoom lever to adjust the range of the picture to be 
taken
Capture a 
wider area 
(wide-angle)Enlarge 
the subject 
(telephoto)
 • The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels  using the angle at which the zoom lever is moved.
The illustration is an example of when using Extended optical zoom, [i.ZOOM], and 
[Digital Zoom].
When Extended optical  zoom is set
Optical Zoom range
Zoom bar Digital Zoom rangei.Zoom range
Zoom ratio
Focus range
 • When [Zoom Resume] in the [Lens Resume] menu is set to [ON], the zoom ratio 
saved in the memory the last time the camera was turned of f is automatically restored 
when the camera is turned on.  (→67)
 ●Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming. ●Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. ●The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are estimates. ●The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated - 
this is not a malfunction.
 ●Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: • [3D Photo Mode] ([Scene Mode]) • [Macro Zoom] (Only the Digital Zoom will function up to 3x.)    
						

							Application (Record)
Using ZoomVQT5B76
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Enlarging a subject further
The zoom lens of this unit can zoom in up to 60x (optical zoom). If you use the following 
functions, you can enlarge the subject even further.
 ■Extended optical zoom
Zooming in up to 135x is possible when pictures with [  ] have been selected by 
[Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu 
(→143). EZ is short for “Extended optical zoom”.
 ●Extended optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases: • Motion picture (including [Creative V ideo Mode])
 • Scene Modes ([HDR], [High Sens.]) • [Creative Control] Mode ([Impressive 

Art], [Toy Effect])
 • When the [Quality] setting is set to [

 
 ], [  ] or [   ]
 ■[i.ZOOM]
You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio 
up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality . 
Set [i.Resolution] to [i.ZOOM] on the [Rec] menu.  (→149)
 ●When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], Intelligent Resolution technology is applied to 
the picture.
 ●[i.ZOOM] always functions in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Scene Mode] (except 
[Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [High Sens.]).
 ●[i.ZOOM] does not function in the following cases. • Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [High Sens.]) • [Creative Control] Mode ([Impressive 

Art], [Toy Effect])
 • When the [Quality] setting is set to [

 
 ], [  ] or [   ]    
						

							Application (Record)
Using ZoomVQT5B76
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 ■[Digital Zoom]
Zoom 5x further than Optical/Extended optical zoom. Note that, with Digital Zoom, 
enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. 
(→149)
 ●Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes: • [Intelligent  Auto] Mode
 • Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [High Sens.]) • [Creative Control] Mode ([Impressive 

Art], [Toy Effect], [Miniature Effect])
 • When the [Quality] setting is set to [

 
 ], [  ] or [   ] ●This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set. ●When [Digital Zoom] is used simultaneously with [i.ZOOM], you can only increase the 
zoom ratio up to 2.5x.
 ■Example of various zoom function combinations
Uses, etc. Maximum zoom 
ratio  Zoom function 
combinations
When you want to take a picture that has a large 
image size and maintains sharp resolution to, 
for example, print a large picture
60x Optical Zoom
When you want to take a picture that has a large 
image size and maintains sharp resolution while 
reducing picture quality degradation
120x Optical Zoom
+
[i.ZOOM]
When you want to make the subject larger as 
you are not going to print a particularly large 
picture
216x
(for 5M size) Extended optical zoom
+
[i.ZOOM]
When you want to make a distant subject as 
large as possible
675x
(for 3M size) Extended optical zoom
+
[i.ZOOM] +
[Digital Zoom]
 ●When you record pictures using the zoom, jitter often occurs. Record pictures using 
the following methods to reduce jitter.
 • Use a tripod and self-timer to record pictures. • Hold the unit in a stable position and use a viewfinder to record pictures. • Increase ISO Sensitivity or use [Shutter-Priority] Mode to record pictures with a  faster shutter speed.
 ●When you record motion pictures using high zoom magnification, jitter may occur 
for several seconds after recording starts. Using self-timer is ef fective for preventing 
jitter of the camera. (→86)    
						

							Application (Record)
Taking pictures with the built-in flash
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You can use the built-in flash to take pictures in dark locations or light up a subject to 
adjust the contrast of an entire picture when the background is bright.
Press [  ] to open the flash
 ■Closing the built-in flash
When you do not want to use the flash or after using the flash, 
press down to retract the flash until it clicks.
 • Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
 ●Be careful not to catch a finger or any other part of your body or any object when you 
close the flash.
 ●Be sure to keep the flash clean, clear of dust and avoid exposure to anything sticky. 
This may cause the flash to stick and not open.
 ●Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated.  The 
objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
 ●Do not close the flash immediately after the preliminary flash is operated prior to 
taking pictures for Auto/Red-Eye Reduction and other flash settings. If you close the 
flash immediately, it will cause a malfunction.
 ●When the flash is being charged, the flash icon flashes red, and you cannot take a 
picture even when you fully press the shutter button.
 ●The flash effect may not be sufficient in the following cases:  • The flash ef fect may not be sufficient when shutter speed is fast.
 • When [Burst] is set to [

 
 ] ●Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly . ●When an External Flash is attached, it will have priority over the built-in flash.  (→205)    
						

							Application (Record)
Taking pictures with the built-in flashVQT5B76
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Changing the setting of the flash
Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu
 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→ 57)
Press   to select a type and press [MENU/SET]
Type, operations Uses
*1[Auto] • Automatically judges whether or not to flashNormal use
[Auto/Red-Eye]*2
 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash 
(reduce red-eye) T
aking pictures of subjects in dark 
places
[Forced Flash On] • Always flash T
aking pictures with backlight or 
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]*2
 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash  (reduce red-eye; slow shutter speed to take 
brighter pictures) T
aking pictures of subjects against a 
nightscape (tripod recommended)
*3[Forced Flash Off] • Never flash Places where flash use is prohibited
*1 Only in the [
  ] mode*2   Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes 
varies according to brightness of subject. 
When [Red-Eye Removal] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the icon changes to [
]/[], red-
eye is automatically detected and the picture data is corrected. (only if the camera has detected a 
face)
*3   This setting is not di splayed in the menu. When you close the flash, [   ] is automatically set.    
						

							Application (Record)
Taking pictures with the built-in flashVQT5B76
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 ●You can adjust the intensity of the flash using [Flash Adjust.] in the [Rec] menu.  (→153) ●You can use [Flash Synchro] in the [Rec] menu to set whether the first curtain sync or 
the second curtain sync will be used. (→152)
 ●The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by 
factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera 
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction 
may be negligible.
 ●If light from the flash on a subject is insufficient, neither the proper exposure nor White 
Balance is achieved.
 ●When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if the subject is too close. 
If [Highlight] of the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], regions of white saturation will blink 
black and white when you play back or use Auto Review. In this case, we recommend 
that you adjust [Flash Adjust.] (→153) in the minus direction and record the pictures 
again.
 ●Flash is fixed to [  ] when the [Conversion] (→154) is set to [   ] or [  ]. ●We recommend using an optional external flash when recording a distant subject.