Panasonic Lumix DMC FH27 User Manual

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[Rec] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene Detection /[Stabilizer] / Face Detection/Motion Detection/[i.Exposure]/
Backlight Compensation/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/Auto White Balance/
[AF Assist Lamp]
To u c h  [ ] .
To u c h  [ ] .
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject 
is focused.
•The AF area  2 is displayed around the subject’s face 
by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is 
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
•The maximum close-up distance (the shortest 
distance at which the subject can be taken) differs 
depending on the zoom magnification. Please check 
with the focus range display on the screen.  (P25)
•When the subject is touched, AF tracking function 
works. For details, refer to P76.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
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•Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to 
ensure that you will not drop it.
•Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at 
your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter 
button.
•Do not cover the flash or the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers 
or other objects.
•Do not touch the front of the lens.
ASt ra p
B Flash
C AF assist lamp
∫Direction Detection Function
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertica lly are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [Rotate Disp.]  (P39)  is set)
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The Direction Detection function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the 
camera aimed up or down.
•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
Following menus can be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode.
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For the setting method of the menu, refer to  P34.
¢ Settings may be different from other [Rec] Modes.
•Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode–Color setting of [Happy] is available in [Color Mode]. It is possible to automatically take a 
picture with a higher level of brilliance for the color brightness and vividness.
∫About the flash
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When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject 
and brightness.
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
Tips for taking good pictures
Changing the settings
MenuItem
[Rec] [Flash]¢/[Selftimer]/[Picture Size]¢/[Burst]/[Color Mode]¢
[Setup][Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]¢/[Language]/
[Stabilizer Demo.]
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when 
the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 
8 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
Note
•Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same 
subject.
–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the 
subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
–Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is 
shaken, when zoom is used
•For the best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording 
Mode.
•The Backlight Compensation–Backlight refers to when light comes from the ba ck of a subject. In this case, the subject will 
become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the 
picture automatically.
Scene Detection
¦>[i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Macro]
[i-Night Portrait] •
Only when [ ] is selected
[i-Night Scenery]
[i-Sunset]
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[Rec] Mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(Normal Picture Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] 
menu.
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer]  (P83), a tripod or the Self-timer (P69) .
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Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–In [Panorama Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky], 
[Fireworks] or [High Dynamic] in Scene Mode
To u c h  [ ] .
To u c h  [ ] .
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
A ISO sensitivity
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
•Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red 
when correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude 
when using a flash)
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
ABC
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Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
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AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark.
∫About focus range
The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.
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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing 
the shutter button halfway.
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom 
position.
e.g.: Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode
FocusWhen the subject is 
focusedWhen the subject 
is not focused
Focus indication  AOn Blinks
AF area B White>Green White >Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 timesA
B
T
W
5 cm (0.17 feet)
1 m (3.28 feet)
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∫When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the 
composition of the picture you want to take)
1Aim the AF area at the subject, 
and then press the shutter 
button halfway  to fix the focus 
and exposure.
2Press and hold the shutter 
button halfway  while moving the 
camera as you compose the picture.
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You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.
∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in
•Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast•When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects•When it is dark or when jitter occurs•When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near 
subjects
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[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture 
automatically.
To u c h  [ ] .
•Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with 
the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
•AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF Mode is displayed at the position you touch, 
and a picture is taken when it is focused. (It cannot be set to edge of the screen)
Touch [ ] to cancel the Touch Shutter function.
Note
•Touch operation is not possible at the top right of the LCD monitor even if image is displayed.•The Touch Shutter setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
To u c h  [ ] .
•The display switches to normal playback.
Note
•This camera complies with the DCF standard “D esign rule for Camera File system” established 
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif 
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot 
be played back.
•Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit.•The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [Rec] Mode to [Playback] Mode.
Drag  (P8) the screen horizontally.
–Forward: drag from right to left–Rewind: drag from left to right
A File number
B Picture number
•Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending 
on the playback status.
•You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping 
your finger on the left or right sides of the screen after 
forwarding/rewinding a picture.
(Pictures are displayed reduced in size.)
Selecting a picture
AB
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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Touch [ ].
ASlide bar•It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the 
following icons.
–[ ]: 1 screen–[ ]: 12 screens
–[ ]: 30 screens–[ ]: Calendar screen display•Switch the screen by touching [ 3]/[4] if these are displayed 
on the slide bar.
•The screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or 
down  (P8).
•The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the 
screen up or down  (P8).
•Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.
Using the Playback Zoom
Firmly touch the part to enlarge.
1k > 2k> 4k> 8k > 16k
•You can also enlarge/reduce the picture by rotate the zoom 
lever.
•When you change the magnification, the zoom position 
indication  A appears for about 1 second.
•The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality 
deteriorates.
•You can move the enlarged part by dragging  (P8) the screen.•Picture will return to the original size (1k) by touching [ ].•When you touch [ ] , the magnification becomes lower.
A
A
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[Rec] Mode: n
Motion Picture Mode
Note
•Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•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.
•Following functions operate automatically in the Motion Picture Mode.–[ ] in [AF Mode]/[Stabilizer]•[Digital Zoom] or [AF Assist Lamp] cannot be setup in the Motion Picture Mode. Settings from 
other [Rec] mode are used.
•When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, 
the quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play 
them back. Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.
•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler 
(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.
•Sound of operation may be recorded when button or other operations are performed during 
motion picture recording.
To u c h  [ ] .
To u c h  [ ] .
Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus and then press it fully to start 
recording.
A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time
•After pressing the shutter button fully, release it 
straight away.
•The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when 
recording starts (the first frame).
Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.
A
B
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