Panasonic Lumix DMC FH27 User Manual

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Recording
RecordingAbout the LCD Monitor
Touch [ ] to change.
•During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during 
a slide show, you can only select “Normal display D” or “No display 
F”.
In Recording Mode
In Playback Mode
¢ When operation ceases for a certain amount of time, only the icons shown below are 
displayed.
–In Recording Mode: [ ]/[ ]/[ ]
–In Playback Mode: [ ]/[ ]
∫Recording guideline
This is used as a reference of composition,  such as balance, while taking a...

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[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿
Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on 
Subject
 (Touch AF/AE)
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.
•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.
Touch the subject you wish to focus on.
•The AF area can be set freely at a position on the screen. (Cannot be set at the edge of 
the screen)
•Action will vary depending on the setting of [AF Mode]  (P75).•Touch AF/AE will be fixed to AF Tracking...

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[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿n
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record 
landscapes in wide angle.
To make subjects appear ev en closer (maximum of 18k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] or 
less.
∫ Types of zooms
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent zoom/Using the Digital Zoom
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
To make subjects appear further...

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•When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in 
conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶]
¢ The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting.
FeatureIntelligent ZoomDigital Zoom
Maximum 
magnification Approximately 1.3 times the Optical 
Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom Approximately 4 times the Optical 
Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom, or 
Intelligent Zoom
Picture 
quality No noticeable deterioration The higher the...

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You can zoom at high speed to Tele (maximum zoom position).
The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set.
∫ To return to Wide using the easy zoom
Press [E.ZOOM] at Tele (the maximum zoom position).
•When the zoom position returns to the Wide while the maximum picture size is set, the picture 
size which was changed in the extended optical zoom range now returns to what it was 
originally. Also, the picture size returns to what it was originally when the zoom...

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Note
•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.•“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified 
pictures with the Optical Zoom.
•The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt 
the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
•When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer  (P69) for taking 
pictures.
•The Intelligent Zoom cannot be used in the...

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To u c h  [ ] .
•Zoom icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Touch the zoom icon on the screen.
¢Touching the icon again during the move stops the move.
Zooming with touch operation
[ ] The zoom positio n automatically 
moves to Tele.¢
[ ] The zoom positio n automatically 
moves to Wide.¢
[L] Slow zooming
[H] Fast zooming
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Shortcut setting
Shortcut setting allows you to quickly call up certain menu items.
Up to 2 frequently-used menu items can be registered per [Rec]/[Playback] Mode.
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Read  P66 for the [Rec] Mode menu, and  P90 for the [Playback] Mode menu.
∫Replacing or removing items
•In Step 4, drag the menu item you want to register to an item already registered. The items will 
be replaced.
•In Step 4, drag registered items out of the shortcut setting area. Registration is canceled 
leaving an empty...

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[Rec] Mode: ¿
Taking pictures that match the scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Mode)
When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera 
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
To u c h  [ ] .
To u c h  [ ] .
Touch the scene mode to set.
•The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
∫Changing Scene Mode
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
3Touch the scene mode to set.
Note
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The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera...

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You can register the Scene Mode you use most frequently as one of the Recording Modes.
To u c h  [ ] .
To u c h  [ ] .
•If you have already registered My Scene Mode, the icon for the registered Scene Mode 
will be displayed, rather than [ ].
Touch the scene mode to set.
•The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].•The selected Scene Mode is registered as My Scene Mode, so that the next time you 
are recording, you can select it from [Rec] mode.
∫Changing My Scene Mode
1Touch [ ]....