Panasonic Dmc Fz8 Operating Instructions Manual

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Taking Pictures using 
Burst Mode
1Press and hold the burst mode 
button.
2Press 3/4 to select a mode.
 You can also use the single or burst 
mode button to select.
3Press [MENU/SET].
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway or press the center of 
the joystick to finish.
 The menu screen disappears after 
about 5 seconds. At this time, the 
selected item is automatically set.
4Take a picture.
 Hold down the shutter button fully to 
activate the burst mode.
∫Number of pictures recorded in burst 
mode
¢The burst speed is constant regardless 
of the transfer speed of the card.
 The number of pictures indicated is when 
the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and 
the flash is not activated.
 The burst speed (pictures/second) may 
become slower depending on the 
recording environment such as in dark 
places or if the ISO sensitivity is high. 
 If you take pictures in burst mode with the 
built-in memory, it will take time to write 
the picture data.
 In simple mode [ ], the settings become 
as follows. [ ] appears on the left of the 
screen. (P120)
– [ ENLARGE]:
/Max. 5 pictures
–[ 4qk6q/10k15cm]/[ E-MAIL]:
/Max. 7 pictures
 When the flash is activated, you can 
take only 1 picture.
 When the burst mode setting is set to 
Unlimited
–The burst speed becomes slower 
halfway. The exact timing of this 
depends on the type of card, the picture 
size and the quality.
– You can take pictures until the capacity 
of the built-in memory or the card is full.
 The focus is fixed when the first picture is 
taken.
BURST SHOOTING
SELECTSETMENU
OFFHIGH SPEEDLOW SPEEDUNLIMITEDor
Burst speed 
(pictures/
second)Number of recordable 
pictures (pictures)
3¢max. 5 max. 7
2¢
approx. 2Depends on the 
remaining capacity of the 
built-in memory/card.
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 The exposure and the white balance vary 
depending on the burst mode setting. 
When burst mode is set to [ ], they are 
fixed to the values set for the first picture.
When the burst speed is set to [ ] or 
[ ], they are adjusted each time you 
take a picture.
 If you are following a moving subject while 
taking pictures in a place (landscape) 
indoors, outdoors etc. where there is a 
large difference between the light and 
shade, it may take time until the exposure 
is stable. If burst is used at this time, the 
exposure may not become optimal.
 When the self-timer is used, the number 
of recordable pictures in burst mode is 
fixed to 3.
 Burst mode is not canceled when the 
camera is switched off.
 When auto bracket and burst mode are 
set simultaneously, auto bracket will be 
performed.
 When burst mode is set, the auto review 
function is activated regardless of the auto 
review setting. (The picture is not 
enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review 
function in the [SETUP] menu.
 When burst mode is activated, 
[AUDIO REC.] cannot be used.
 You cannot take pictures in burst mode 
when the quality is set to [RAW] or 
[STARRY SKY] in scene mode is 
selected.Changing the 
sensitivity according 
to the movement of the 
subject being recorded
The camera detects the movement of the 
subject near the center of the screen and 
then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and 
shutter speed according to the movement 
and the brightness of the subject. 
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 to select [ISO LIMIT] 
and then press 1.
3Press 34 to select the item and 
then press [MENU/SET].
 The higher the value set for the ISO 
sensitivity, the more effectively the jitter 
will be reduced. However, picture noise 
will increase.
ItemSettings
400
The ISO sensitivity 
automatically increases up to 
the set value according to the 
movement and brightness of 
the subject.
800
1250
400
800
1250
SELECT
AUTO
PICT.SIZEASPECT RATIO
AWBW.BALANCEREC1/4
MENUSET
400
800
1250ISO LIMITISOMAXWB ADJUST.
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 Jitter is avoided when taking pictures 
indoors of a moving subject by increasing 
the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter 
speed faster. 
 Noise is avoided when taking pictures 
indoors of a subject with no movement by 
decreasing the ISO sensitivity.
 When you press the shutter button 
halfway, [ ] A appears. When you 
press the shutter button fully, the shutter 
speed and the ISO sensitivity appear for a 
while.
 When the flash is activated, the ISO 
sensitivity is automatically increased to a 
maximum of [ISO400].
 Depending on the brightness and how fast 
the subject is moving, jitter may not be 
avoided.
 The camera may not be able to detect the 
movement of the subject in the following 
cases.
– When the moving subject is small
– When the moving subject is at the edge 
of the screen
– When the subject starts moving the 
instant the shutter button is pressed fully
 To avoid picture noise, we recommend 
decreasing the highest ISO sensitivity or 
setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in 
[PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items 
except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to 
take pictures. (P86)
 The digital zoom cannot be used.
1/125   ISO800
F2.8F2.8
1/30   ISO200
F2.8F2.8
F2.8F2.8A
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Taking Close-up 
Pictures 
This mode allows you to take close-up 
pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking 
pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of 
a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from 
the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost 
to Wide (1k).
As you rotate the zoom lever towards Tele, 
the distance from the subject that you can 
take close-up pictures increases in steps 
up to a maximum of 2 m (6.6 feet). (11k)
1Press and hold the focus switch 
button until the focus switch 
selection screen appears. 
2Press 3/4 to select [AF MACRO].
 You can also use the focus switch 
button to select.
3Press [MENU/SET].
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway or press the center of 
the joystick to finish.
 The menu screen disappears after 
about 5 seconds. At this time, the 
selected item is automatically set.
∫Focus range
 The zoom magnification values will 
change when using the extended optical 
zoom.
∫Tele-macro function
When you rotate the zoom lever upmost to 
Tele, you can take pictures approaching the 
subject at a distance up to 1 m (3.3 feet) 
from the lens. (The tele-macro icon 
[ ] appears.) It is convenient when 
taking close-up pictures of flowers 
blooming near the ground while standing 
up or when taking close-up pictures of 
insects from a distant position.
SELECTSETMENU
FOCUSAF
AF MACRO
MF
or
5 cm (0.17 feet)
2 m (6.6 feet)
1 m (3.3 feet)
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 We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P47) in macro mode.
 When a subject is close to the camera, the 
effective focus range (depth of field) is 
significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the 
distance between the camera and the 
subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on 
it again.
 In tele macro mode, the depth of field is 
narrowed and camera jitter occurs easier 
than usual. Therefore, when you cannot 
use a tripod, we recommend taking 
pictures with a brightness equivalent to 
having the aperture value set to F4.0 or a 
higher number and the shutter speed is 
set to 1/125th of a second or faster to 
keep the depth of field and the 
performance of the stabilizer function.
 If the distance between the camera and 
the subject is beyond the focus range of 
the camera, the picture may not be 
properly focused even if the focus 
indication lights.
 AF Macro gives priority to a subject close 
to the camera. Therefore, if the distance 
between the camera and the subject is 
more than 1 m (3.3 feet) it takes longer to 
focus than in program AE mode [ ]. The available flash range is about 30 cm 
(0.98 feet) to 6 m (19.7 feet) (Wide). 
(When the ISO sensitivity is set to 
[AUTO].) We recommend setting the flash 
to Forced OFF [ ] when you take 
pictures at close range.
 If you focus on the subject at 2 m 
(6.6 feet) or less distant position with 
tele-macro function when setting the 
optical zoom magnification in 12k and 
then rotate the zoom lever for setting the 
optical zoom magnification to 11k or less, 
the subject becomes unfocused.
 When you take pictures at close range, 
the resolution of the periphery of the 
picture may decrease slightly. This is not a 
malfunction.
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Aperture-priority AE
Set the aperture value to a higher number 
when you want a sharp focus background. 
Set the aperture value to a lower number 
when you want a soft focus background.
1Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to 
set the aperture value.
2Take a picture.
 Refer to P58 for the available aperture 
values and the shutter speed.
 Set the aperture value to a higher number 
when the subject is too bright. Set the 
aperture value to a lower number when 
the subject is too dim.
 The brightness of the screen and the 
recorded pictures may differ. Check the 
pictures using the review function or 
playback mode.
 The aperture value and the shutter speed 
displayed on the screen turn red when the 
exposure is not adequate.
Shutter-priority AE
When you want to take a sharp picture of a 
fast moving subject, set with a faster 
shutter speed. When you want to create a 
trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
1Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to 
set the shutter speed.
2Take a picture.
 Refer to P58 for the available aperture 
values and the shutter speed.
 The brightness of the screen may differ 
from the brightness of the actual pictures. 
Check the pictures using the review 
function or playback mode.
 You cannot set the following items in 
Shutter-priority AE.
– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] 
(P43)
 The aperture value and the shutter speed 
displayed on the screen turn red when the 
exposure is not adequate.
 We recommend using a tripod when the 
shutter speed is slow.
7
F2.8F2.8
F3.2F3.21/301/30
7
1/301/30
F3.2F3.21/401/40
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Manual exposure
Determine the exposure by manually 
setting the aperture value and the shutter 
speed.
1Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/
1 to set the aperture value and 
the shutter speed.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
 The manual exposure assistance A 
appears for about 10 seconds to 
indicate the exposure.
 Set the aperture value and the shutter 
speed again when the exposure is not 
adequate.
3Take the picture.
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
 The manual exposure assistance is an 
approximation. We recommend checking 
the pictures after taking them using the 
review function.
 Refer to P58 for the available aperture 
values and the shutter speed.
 The brightness of the screen may differ 
from the brightness of the actual pictures. 
Check the pictures using the review 
function or playback mode.
 If the exposure is not adequate, the 
aperture value and the shutter speed turn 
red when the shutter button is pressed 
halfway.
 You cannot set the following items in 
manual exposure.
– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] 
(P43)
– [AUTO] in ISO sensitivity (P79) (The ISO 
sensitivity is automatically set to 
[ISO100] when you switch from [AUTO] 
to Manual exposure.)
– Exposure compensation (P48) Set the aperture value and 
the shutter speed.
Switch between the aperture 
value and the shutter speed.
7
1/301/30F2.8F2.8
1/1251/125F4.0F4.0
The exposure is 
adequate.
Set to faster shutter 
speed or larger aperture 
value.
Set to slower shutter 
speed or smaller 
aperture value.
1/1251/125F5.6F5.6
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Aperture Value and 
Shutter Speed
Aperture-priority AE
Shutter-priority AEManual exposure
 The aperture values given in the table 
above are values when the zoom lever is 
rotated to Wide.
 Depending on the zoom magnification, 
some of the aperture values cannot be 
selected.
Available Aperture 
Va l u e
(Per 1/3 EV)Shutter Speed 
(Sec)
F8.0 8 to 1/2000
F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600
F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1300
F3.6 F3.2 F2.8 8 to 1/1000
Available Shutter 
Speed (Sec)
(Per 1/3 EV)Aperture Value
86
F2.8 to F8.0 54
3.2 2.5
21.6
1.3 1
1/1.3 1/1.6
1/2 1/2.5
1/3.2 1/4
1/5 1/6
1/8 1/10
1/13 1/15
1/20 1/25
1/30 1/40
1/50 1/60
1/80 1/100
1/125 1/160
1/200 1/250
1/320 1/400
1/500 1/640
1/800 1/1000
1/1300 F4.0 to F8.0
1/1600 F5.6 to F8.0
1/2000 F8.0
Available Aperture 
Va lu e
(Per 1/3 EV)Available Shutter 
Speed (Sec)
(Per 1/3 EV)
F2.8 to F3.6 60 to 1/1000
F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300
F5.6 to F7.1 60 to 1/1600
F8.0 60 to 1/2000
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Taking Pictures with 
Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the 
focus or when the distance between the 
lens and the subject is determined and you 
do not want to activate auto focus.
1Press and hold the focus switch 
button until the focus switch 
selection screen appears. 
2Press 3/4 to select [MF].
 You can also use the focus switch 
button to select.
3Press [MENU/SET].
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway or press the center of 
the joystick to finish.
 The menu screen disappears after 
about 5 seconds. At this time, the 
selected item is automatically set.
4Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to 
focus on the subject.
B: MF assistance
C: Focus range
 MF assistance disappears about 
2 seconds after you stop operating the 
joystick.
 Focus range disappears about 
5 seconds after you stop operating the 
joystick.
5Take the picture.
SELECTSETMENU
FOCUSAF
AF MACRO
MF
or
6.66.6
3.33.3
ftft
BC
MFMF
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∫MF ASSIST
If you tilt the joystick towards 3/4 when 
[MF ASSIST] is set to [MF1] or [MF2], MF 
assistance is activated and the screen is 
enlarged. This allows you to focus on the 
subject more easily.
1Press [MENU/SET] and then 
press 2.
2Press 4 to select the [SETUP] 
menu icon [ ] and then press 1.
3Press 3/4 to select [MF ASSIST] 
and then press 1.
4Press 3/4 to select [MF1] or 
[MF2] and then press [MENU/
SET].
 [MF1]:  The center of the screen is 
enlarged. You can adjust the focus 
while determining the composition 
of the whole of the screen.
 [MF2]:  The whole of the screen is 
enlarged. This is convenient when 
adjusting the focus in Wide.
 [OFF]:  The screen is not enlarged.
5Press [MENU/SET] to close the 
menu.
 You can also close the menu by 
pressing the shutter button halfway.
 You can also use the joystick to perform 
steps
2 to 5.
∫Technique for Manual focus
1Tilt the joystick towards 3/4.
2Tilt it a little more.
3Tilt the joystick in the opposite direction 
to finely focus on the subject.
EXITMENUSELECT
REC1/4AWB
AUTO
SENSITIVITY WB ADJUST.
PICT.SIZEASPECT RATIO
W.BALANCEMENUSET
SETUP
0 nMONITOR WORLD TIME
1/5
OFFTRAVEL DATEGUIDE LINE
EXITMENUSELECT
CLOCK SET
SETUP
EXIT
MENUSELECT
2/5
MF ASSISTMF1
AUTO REVIEW1SEC.OFF
OFFPLAY ON LCD
5MIN.POWER SAVE
ZOOM RESUME
SETUP2/5
MF1
AUTO REVIEW1SEC.OFF
OFFPLAY ON LCD
5MIN.POWER SAVE
ZOOM RESUMEOFF
MF1
MF2
MF ASSISTSELECTMENUSETMENUSET
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