Panasonic Lumix DMC FH27 User Manual
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Basic
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About the Setup Menu
[Clock Set], [Sleep Mode] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings
before using them.
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P34.
•
Refer to P18 for details.
•Refer to P65 for details.
•Refer to P63 for details.
•When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
U [Clock Set]Setting Date/Time.
[World Time]
“ [Destination]:
Travel destination area
– [Home]:
Your home area
— [Travel...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38323/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27-35.png "Page 36
Basic
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About the Setup Menu
[Clock Set], [Sleep Mode] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings
before using them.
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P34.
•
Refer to P18 for details.
•Refer to P65 for details.
•Refer to P63 for details.
•When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
U [Clock Set]Setting Date/Time.
[World Time]
“ [Destination]:
Travel destination area
– [Home]:
Your home area
— [Travel...")
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Basic
•High Angle Mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [Sleep Mode] is activated.•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
•The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD Mode. It will light up brightly again by button or touch operation.
•The number of recordable...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38323/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27-36.png "Page 37
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Basic
•High Angle Mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [Sleep Mode] is activated.•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
•The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD Mode. It will light up brightly again by button or touch operation.
•The number of recordable...")
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Basic
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•[Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting when using [Hi-Speed Burst] and
[Flash Burst] in Scene Mode and [Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu.
•In Intelligent Auto Mode or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to
[2SEC.].
•[Auto Review] does not work in Motion Picture Mode.
•When the [Reset] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also
performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38323/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27-37.png "Page 38
Basic
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•[Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting when using [Hi-Speed Burst] and
[Flash Burst] in Scene Mode and [Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu.
•In Intelligent Auto Mode or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to
[2SEC.].
•[Auto Review] does not work in Motion Picture Mode.
•When the [Reset] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also
performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is...")
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•Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [i] mark again.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
•The Stabilizer function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [Stabilizer] is touched
during the [Stabilizer Demo.].
•In Playback Mode, [Stabilizer Demo.] cannot be displayed.•[Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.•[Auto Demo] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38323/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27-39.png "Page 40
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•Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [i] mark again.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
•The Stabilizer function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [Stabilizer] is touched
during the [Stabilizer Demo.].
•In Playback Mode, [Stabilizer Demo.] cannot be displayed.•[Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.•[Auto Demo] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode....")
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38323/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27-40.png "Page 41
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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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Recording
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38323/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27-41.png "Page 42
Recording
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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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Recording
[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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38323/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27-42.png "Page 43
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Recording
[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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Recording
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38323/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27-43.png "Page 44
Recording
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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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Recording
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38323/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27-44.png "Page 45
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Recording
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...")
- 41 - 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 picture. • In [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed. A Normal display B No display ¢ CNo display (Recording guideline)¢ DNormal display E Display with recording information F No display ¢ · 11 11 ·· 10 100_0001 0001 100_00011/11 1/11 1/11 1/60 1/60 1/60 AW B AWB AW B F3.3 F3.3F3.3100 100 100ISO ISO ISO 10 100_0001 0001 100_00011/11 1/11 1/11 10:00 DEC.1.2011 10:00 DEC.1.2011 10:00 DEC.1.2011 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Recording - 42 - [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 during Intelligent Auto Mode and the most appropriate scene will be determi ned for the touched subject. •Touch [ ] to go back to the original Focus Mode. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. Note •Touch operation is not possible at the top right of the LCD monitor even if image is displayed. [AF Mode]Operations when touched [ š ]:Face Detection/ [ ]:11-area-focusing/ [Ø ]:1-area-focusing •In [š] (Face Detection), the AF area turns yellow when touched. •AF area [ Ø] (1-area) is displayed. [ ]:AF Tracking •The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked. The camera will continuously adju st the focus and exposure automatically, following the movement of the subject. (Dynamic Tracking) •Refer to P76 for details. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
- 43 - Recording [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 away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. FeatureOptical ZoomExtended Optical Zoom (EZ) Maximum magnification 8 k 18k ¢ Picture qualityNo deterioration No deterioration Conditions None [Picture Size] with (P70) is selected. Screen display A[ ] is displayed. TWTW Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Recording - 44 - •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 magnification level, the greater the deterioration. Conditions [i.Resolution] (P79) on the [Rec] Mode menu is set to [i.ZOOM]. [Digital Zoom] (P79) on the [Rec] Mode menu is set to [ON]. Screen display B[ ] is displayed. CThe Digital Zoom range is displayed. TWTWTWTW TWTW Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
- 45 - Recording 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 position has been returned to the optical zoom range using the zoom lever. Using the Easy Zoom Press [E.ZOOM]. You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom range by pressing [E.ZOOM] again when [Digital Zoom] (P79) is set to [ON]. • When the maximum picture size has been set: The zoom stops once at the maximum zoom position of the optical zoom (maximum zoom position of the [i.ZOOM] when the [i.ZOOM] is set). ( 1) It will zoom to the maximum zoom position of the Extended Optical Zoom by pressing [E.ZOOM] again. ( 2) The colors of the zoom bars and the picture size change, and the picture size changes temporarily as shown below. •[] >[]( X) A Optical zoom (and Intelligent zoom) B Extended optical zoom C Digital zoom W Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Recording - 46 - 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 following cases.–In Macro Zoom Mode–In [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst] or [Pin Hole] in Scene Mode–In Motion Picture Mode•The Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.–In Macro Zoom Mode–In [Transform], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole] or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode –In Motion Picture Mode•[Digital Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases.–In [Transform], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain] or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode –In Intelligent Auto Mode•The Easy Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.–In Macro Zoom Mode Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
- 47 - Recording 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 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Recording - 48 - 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. • 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 item. Note •The [Setup] menu cannot be set.•You may not be able to use some of the registered items depending on the [Rec] Mode. Touch [ ]. Touch [ ] or [ ]. Touch [ ]. Drag the menu item to register to the shortcut setting area. A Shortcut setting area B Menu item •The registered menu item is displayed.•Exit the menu after it is set. AB Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
- 49 - Recording [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 • The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. –[Sensitivity]–[i.Exposure]–[i.Resolution]–[Color Mode] Selecting Scene Mode for each recording (Scene Mode) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Recording - 50 - 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 [ ]. 2Touch [ ]. 3Touch the scene mode to set. Registering frequently used Scene Modes (My Scene Mode) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals