The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ38 camera has a maximum memory capacity of 32GB and supports SD and SDHC memory cards. A 64GB card is likely an SDXC card, which is not compatible with this camera.

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February 27, 2025

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Summary of Contents for Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ38

Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FZ38 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2F13...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom......52 Before Use Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........55 • Confirm the picture in [REC] Mode Quick Guide ..........5 (Review)..........56 Standard Accessories .......7 • Displaying Multiple Screens Names of the Components .......8 (Multi Playback) ........56 Attaching the Lens Cap/...
Page 3 • [NIGHT PORTRAIT]......94 • [MIN. SHTR SPEED]......143 Taking pictures that match the scene • [DIGITAL ZOOM] ......143 • [COLOR EFFECT] ......144 being recorded (Scene Mode)....95 • [PICT. ADJ.] ........144 • [PANORAMA ASSIST].....96 • [STABILIZER].........145 • [PARTY] ...........97 • [AF ASSIST LAMP] ......146 •...
Page 4 • Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket ........173 Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures........179 • Copy the playback image using an AV cable ........179 • Copying to a PC......180 Connecting to a PC .......180 Printing the Pictures ......184 •...
Page 5: Before Use
Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P15) •...
Page 6 Before Use Play back the pictures.  1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P55)  - 6 -...
Page 7: Standard Accessories
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. •...
Page 8: Names Of The Components
Before Use Names of the Components Lens (P197) Flash (P64) Self-timer indicator (P73) AF assist lamp (P146) Flash open button (P64) Diopter adjustment dial (P61) Viewfinder (P60, 193) Speaker (P156) Motion picture button (P42, 108) [AF/AE LOCK] button (P45, 138, 141) 10 Joystick (P29, 51, 75, 80, 81, 83, 115)
Page 9 Before Use 11 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P26) 12 LCD monitor (P60, 193) 13 [EVF/LCD] button (P60) 14 [DISPLAY] button (P60) 15 Delete button (P58)/ Single or Burst Mode button (P78) 16 [MENU/SET] button (P24) 17 Cursor buttons 2/ Self-timer button (P73) 4/ Function button (P31)
Page 10 28 [DC IN] socket • This is used to connect an AC adaptor (optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it.
Page 11: Attaching The Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
Before Use Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap ∫ Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap.
Page 12 Before Use ∫ Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the shoulder strap eyelet. Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper and fasten the shoulder strap.
Page 13: Attaching The Lens Hood
Before Use Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. •...
Page 14 Before Use ∫ Removing the hood adaptor • Grasp the base of the hood adaptor to remove it. Note • You cannot attach the lens hood the opposite way. • When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood.
Page 15: Preparation
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. The quality, performance and safety of third party batteries other than those that are genuine are not guaranteed.
Page 16 Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. 90°...
Page 17 Preparation ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 120 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.
Page 18: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
Page 19 Preparation ∫ Playback (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder) Playback time Approx. 480 min Note • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.
Page 20: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery
• Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the card/battery door to open it. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 21 Preparation 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. • If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. Note • Remove the battery after use. •...
Page 22: About The Built-In Memory/The Card
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
Page 23 ¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P37)].
Page 24: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
Page 25: Changing The Clock Setting
Preparation Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P127) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock. •...
Page 26: Setting The Menu
Preparation Setting the Menu This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximise your picture taking experience. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch [MODE] Playback Mode menu ! [REC] Mode menu...
Page 27: Setting Menu Items
Preparation Note Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Programme AE Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Page 28 Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen.
Page 29: Using The Quick Menu
Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. Press and hold down the joystick in Recording Mode until the [Q.MENU] is displayed.
Page 30: About The Setup Menu
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P38) can be set.
Page 31 Preparation Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. u [VOLUME] • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings.
Page 32 Preparation Change the display size of some icons and menu screens. [DISPLAY SIZE] [STANDARD]/[LARGE] Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P60) [GUIDE LINE] [REC.
Page 33 Preparation In manual focus, the assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [OFF] [MF ASSIST] [MF1]: The centre of the screen is enlarged. [MF2]: The centre of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. •...
Page 34 Preparation If you selected the Viewfinder in a Recording Mode, the display will automatically switch to the LCD monitor when reviewing or [PLAY ON LCD] playing back the pictures. [OFF]/[ON] • Refer to for details. Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.]...
Page 35 Preparation The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial w [RESET] settings. • 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 normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
Page 36 Preparation Set to match the type of TV. (Playback Mode only) [TV ASPECT] [W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable is connected. Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional).
Page 37 Preparation Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional). [OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit. [VIERA Link] [ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link...
Page 38 Preparation Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [LANGUAGE] • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected ([STABILIZER DEMO.]) The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows.
Page 39: Basic
Basic Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] mode, and record still picture or motion picture Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch • The power lamp 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.
Page 40 Basic ∫ Basic Intelligent auto mode (P43) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Programme AE mode (P48) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ∫ Advanced Aperture-priority AE mode (P80) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-priority AE mode (P80) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Page 41 Basic ∫ Advanced Scene Mode Portrait mode (P91) Use this mode to take pictures of people. Scenery mode (P92) Use this mode to take pictures of scenery. Sports mode (P92) Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc. Close-up mode (P93) Use this mode to take pictures of a close-by subject.
Page 42: Taking The Still Picture
Basic A Shutter button B Motion picture button Taking the still picture Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. ∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each recording mode. Recording the motion picture Press the motion picture button to start the recording.
Page 43: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Basic ñ [REC] Mode: 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.
Page 44: Scene Detection
Basic Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. [i-PORTRAIT] > ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • Only when [‡] is selected [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] ¢...
Page 45: Af Tracking Function
Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Press [FOCUS]. • ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. • AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the screen.
Page 46: Settings In Intelligent Auto Mode
Basic Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] Mode menu ¢1 ¢1 – [PICTURE SIZE] (P129)/[COLOR EFFECT] (P144)/[FACE RECOG.] (P117) ¢1 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu ¢2 –...
Page 47 Basic ¢3 Fix to [MODE 1] during motion picture recording • The following functions cannot be used. – [AUTO LCD OFF]/Auto Bracket/Colour Bracket/Flash output adjustment /White balance fine adjustment/[AF/AE LOCK]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[PICT. ADJ.]/ [HISTOGRAM]/Out of frame display • [CONVERSION] on the [REC] Mode menu and the other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the Programme AE Mode.
Page 48: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Programme Ae Mode)
Basic ³ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Programme AE 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 [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Page 49: Focusing
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red ¢1 Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal)
Page 50: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)
Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P145), a tripod or the self-timer (P73). • 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.
Page 51: Programme Shift
Basic Programme shift In Programme AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called programme shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE Mode.
Page 52: Taking Pictures With The Zoom
Basic [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital 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 even closer [maximum of 35.2k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
Page 53 Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical zoom Extra optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoom 72k [including optical zoom Maximum 18k] ¢ 35.2k magnification 140k [including extra optical zoom 35.2k] The higher the magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration level, the greater the quality deterioration.
Page 54 Basic ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 12M (12.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.
Page 55: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].
Page 56: Confirm The Picture In [Rec] Mode (Review)
Basic Confirm the picture in [REC] Mode (Review) You can confirm the picture in [REC] Mode. You can also move between pictures using 2/ 1, use zoom playback (P56), or delete pictures (P58). Select the [Fn BUTTON SET] on the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [REVIEW] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Page 57: Switching The [Playback] Mode
Basic Note • This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design 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.
Page 58: Deleting Pictures
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].
Page 59: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...
Page 60: Advanced (Recording Pictures)
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ∫ Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Press [EVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen. A Viewfinder B [EVF/LCD] button C LCD monitor • When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa).
Page 61: Diopter Adjustment
Advanced (Recording pictures) In Playback Mode J Normal display K Display with recording ¢1 information L No display ¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed. ¢2 It will switch between available recording time and number of recordable pictures. ¢3 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu.
Page 62 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Monitor priority When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P34), the LCD monitor is turned on in the following cases. You can save the time it would take to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when using the Viewfinder to record.
Page 63 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. Examples of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed...
Page 64: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash Press the flash open button. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. •...
Page 65 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make ‡: AUTO it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then ¢...
Page 66 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of Advanced Scene Mode and Scene Mode) ‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ ¢...
Page 67 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 8.5 m 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.4 m AUTO ¢...
Page 68 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ¢1 ¢1 1/30 to 1/2000th to 1/2000th ‰ Œ ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P143). •...
Page 69 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting. • Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/ Red-eye reduction etc.
Page 70: Taking Close-Up Pictures
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Close-up Pictures Press and hold [AF/AF#/MF] until the focus switching screen appears. Press 3/4 to select [AF MACRO] or [MACRO ZOOM]. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...
Page 71: [Af Macro]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MACRO] 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 1 cm (0.04 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
Page 72: [Macro Zoom]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MACRO ZOOM] You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [1 cm (0.04 feet)]. A Recording distance range B Zoom range •...
Page 73: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. • If you set [10S/3PICTURES], after 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals. Press [MENU/SET].
Page 74 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. • When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording.
Page 75: Compensating The Exposure
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Under exposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.
Page 76: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket/Colour Bracket
Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Colour Bracket Auto Bracket [REC] Mode: In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
Page 77: Colour Bracket
Advanced (Recording pictures) Colour Bracket [REC] Mode: In this mode, up to 3 pictures in black & white, standard, or sepia in the selected modes are automatically recorded each time the shutter button is pressed. Press ] several times to display [AUTO BRACKET]. È...
Page 78: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Press [˜/‚] to display the Burst Mode selection menu, and then press 3/4 to select the Burst Mode.
Page 79 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed to the settings used for the first picture. • When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3. • If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, outdoors etc.
Page 80: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture / Shutter Speed
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture / shutter speed 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. Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the...
Page 81: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ •...
Page 82: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed
Advanced (Recording pictures) Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture Value Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) 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 Shutter-priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec) Aperture Value...
Page 83: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: 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. Press and hold [AF/AF#/MF] until the focus switching screen appears.
Page 84: Mf Assist
Advanced (Recording pictures) 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. Select [MF ASSIST] on the [SETUP] menu.
Page 85 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Manual focus 1 Focus by tilting the joystick toward 3/4. 2 Tilt it a little more in the same direction. 3 Tilt the joystick in the opposite direction to finely focus on the subject. ∫...
Page 86: Taking Pictures While Adjusting Colour (My Colour Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures while adjusting colour (My colour mode) Easily confirm the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder and adjust the colour, brightness, or saturation before taking a picture. Set the mode dial to [ Press 2/1 to select an item and press 3/4 to adjust the item.
Page 87 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If you wish to adjust the My colour setting again, press [MENU/SET] and , and then return to above step (when [MENU RESUME] (P37) is [OFF]). • During motion picture recording, settings for My colour mode are used. •...
Page 88: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings as custom sets. • Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance. Select [CUST.
Page 89: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking pictures in Custom Mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the Programme AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Page 90: Taking Expressive Portraits And Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced Scene Mode) You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events and activities, people in night scenes and flowers in accordance with the surrounding conditions.
Page 91: [Portrait]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. [NORMAL PORTRAIT] Shades the background and photographs skin colour beautifully. [SOFT SKIN] Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth. • When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background is a coloured similar to the colour of the person’s skin, it also may show some smoothing.
Page 92: [Scenery]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. [NORMAL SCENERY] The focus adjusts onto far away subjects as a priority. [NATURE] The best setting for photographing natural scenery. [ARCHITECTURE] This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture. The guide lines are displayed. (P32) [CREATIVE SCENERY] The shutter speed...
Page 93: [Close-Up]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CLOSE-UP] This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. [FLOWER] Flowers outdoors are recorded with natural colours in macro settings. The guide lines are displayed. (P62) [FOOD] You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.
Page 94: [Night Portrait]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Uses when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background. • Open the flash. (You can set to [ •...
Page 95: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [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. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Page 96: [Panorama Assist]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. Take the picture. •...
Page 97: [Party]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party Mode •...
Page 98: [Baby1]/ [Baby2]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/ [BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P160).
Page 99: [Pet]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P160).
Page 100: [Hi-Speed Burst]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.
Page 101: [Flash Burst]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.
Page 102: [Panning]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANNING] When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner or car, the background becomes a blur and the subject stays focused. This effect is called “panning”. This mode allows you to obtain this effect easier. ∫...
Page 103: [Starry Sky]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
Page 104: [Fireworks]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks Mode We recommend performing the following steps to prefocus on the point the pictures will be taken so that you do not miss taking pictures of the fireworks when they are fired. 1 Aim the camera at an object, such as a distant light, that is about the same distance from the camera as the point where the fireworks will rise.
Page 105: [Beach]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. •...
Page 106: [Pin Hole]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
Page 107: [High Dynamic]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HIGH DYNAMIC] You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in similar circumstances. ∫ Setting the effect Press 3/4 to select the effect to use, and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 108: Recording Motion Picture
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. • Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures. However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality.) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Page 109 Advanced (Recording pictures) Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.) •...
Page 110 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Refer to P149 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • Refer to P215 for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. •...
Page 111: Scene Detection
Advanced (Recording pictures) When set to intelligent auto mode • When intelligent auto mode is selected in step , motion picture recording matching to the subject or recording situation can be performed. ∫ Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
Page 112: Changing [Rec Mode] And [Rec Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY] Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, and press 1. (P27) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Recording format Effect Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for [AVCHD Lite] playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
Page 113 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step Aspect ¢1 Item Quality (bit rate) ratio ¢2 High ([SH]) 1280k720 pixels 17 Mbps quality ¢2 ([H]) 1280k720 pixels 13 Mbps (Sensor output is 16:9...
Page 114 For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] may not be ¢ played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) (Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back on this model.) ¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS series).
Page 115: Recording Motion Picture With Manual Settings (Creative Motion Picture Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings (Creative Motion Picture Mode) It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures. Switching the [EXPOSURE MODE] allows you to use settings such as those when mode dial is switched to [³], [±], [´] and [²].
Page 116 For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] may not be ¢ played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) (Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back on this model.) ¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS series).
Page 117: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking a picture with Face Recognition function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritises focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. To use the Face Recognition function, set the [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu to [ON], and register the face images of the people to recognise.
Page 118: Face Settings
Advanced (Recording pictures) Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images [Good example for •...
Page 119 Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. • If 6 people have already been registered, the list of registered people will appear.
Page 120 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the name. [NAME] • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P158. The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for higher-priority faces.
Page 121 Advanced (Recording pictures) Change the information for a registered person You can add a picture to the information of the registered people, replace or delete the pictures which have already been registered, and information such as names and register priority. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1.
Page 122: Auto Registration
Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON] in step of “Change the information for a registered person” (P121) while [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances.
Page 123: Sensitivity
Advanced (Recording pictures) Sensitivity Changing the sensitivity of Face Recognition. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P27) Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 4 to select [SENSITIVITY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [HIGH] or [LOW] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 124: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P27. If you set the departure date and the location of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
Page 125: Take A Picture
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/ day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Page 126 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step , and then press [MENU/SET] twice.
Page 127: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P27. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
Page 128 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Page 129: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ∫...
Page 130: [Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.
Page 131: [Aspect Ratio]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Applicable modes: [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
Page 132: [Sensitivity]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Page 133: [White Balance]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Page 134 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually Set the white balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 1. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 135: [Face Recog.]
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Auto white balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, auto white balance may not function properly.
Page 136: [Af Mode]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The [š]: Face detection focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
Page 137 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] (Face detection) The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Page 138 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) Bring the subject to the AF tracking Before locking Locked frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject. A AF tracking frame (White) B AF tracking frame (Yellow) • AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognised, and exposure and focus will automatically adjust continuously...
Page 139 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About AF area selection You can select the AF area by pressing [FOCUS] when [ ], [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù] is selected. It is also possible to switch to AF area selection screen by pressing 1 when AF Mode is selected with 3/4.
Page 140: [Pre Af]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. Applicable modes: [OFF]: ]: Quick AF ] is displayed on the screen. ]: Continuous AF ] is displayed on the screen.
Page 141: [Af/Ae Lock]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF/AE LOCK] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked. This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure cannot be achieved.
Page 142: [Metering Mode]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.
Page 143: [Min. Shtr Speed]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. Applicable modes: [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Minimum shutter speed setting...
Page 144: [Color Effect]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [COLOR EFFECT] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Setting colour effects for the recorded pictures. Applicable modes: [OFF]: This is the standard setting. [B/W]: The picture becomes black and white. [SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia. [COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.
Page 145: [Stabilizer]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. Applicable modes: [OFF] ¢...
Page 146: [Af Assist Lamp]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. Applicable modes: [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
Page 147: [Flash Synchro]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH SYNCHRO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. [2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Applicable modes: [1ST]: The normal method when taking pictures with the...
Page 148: [Conversion]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONVERSION] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take close-up pictures of smaller subjects. Applicable modes: [OFF] When you attach the tele conversion lens. When you attach the close-up lens.
Page 149: Using The [Motion Picture] Mode Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu • The [REC] Mode menus below will also be displayed in Creative Motion Picture Mode. – [SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[AF MODE]/ [AF/AE LOCK]/ [METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[COLOR EFFECT]/[PICT. ADJ.]/ [STABILIZER]/[AF ASSIST LAMP]/[CONVERSION] [REC MODE] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Page 150: [Continuous Af]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONTINUOUS AF] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • When set to [OFF], it may take time for motion picture recording to start. •...
Page 151: Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favourites.
Page 152 Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • For details on categories, refer to P154. Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Page 153 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next.
Page 154: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Mode Play]/ [Category Play]/ [Favorite Play])
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([MODE PLAY]/[CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [MODE PLAY] Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite], or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 151. Press to select [MODE PLAY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 155: [Favorite Play]
Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • If a picture is found in a category, the category icon turns blue. • It may take time to search the picture files if there are a lot on the card or the built-in memory.
Page 156: Playing Back Motion Pictures
This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the QuickTime Motion JPEG and AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only). • Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this unit and Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can be played back with this unit as AVCHD Lite format. Motion pictures...
Page 157: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
Page 158: [Title Edit]
Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P160). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode or [LOCATION] in travel date are also recorded as the titles.
Page 159 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting Select [EXIT] without entering text in step , and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Page 160: [Text Stamp]
Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
Page 161 Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size > > > • The picture becomes slightly rougher. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Page 162: [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)
Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
Page 163: [Trimming]
Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P27) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed.
Page 164: [Leveling]
Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P27) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counterclockwise •...
Page 165: [Rotate Disp.]
Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P27) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF].
Page 166: [Favorite]
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. •...
Page 167: [Print Set]
Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
Page 168 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [PRINT SET] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫...
Page 169: [Protect]
Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 170: [Face Rec Edit]
Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 171: [Copy]
• Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...
Page 172: Connecting To Other Equipment
Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P36) Turn this unit and the TV off.  ...
Page 173: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot
Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and playback the motion picture.
Page 174 Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P36) Turn this unit and the TV off. HDMI IN 1 HDMI socket 2 TV with HDMI socket 3 HDMI mini (C type) A Align the marks, and insert. B HDMI mini cable (optional) •...
Page 175 Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) •...
Page 176 What is the VIERA Link? • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) •...
Page 177 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) Multi playback Press red button on the TV remote control to switch the type of data for playback. > • The type of data for playback changes in the order of [ALL] >...
Page 178 Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
Page 179: Saving The Recorded Still Pictures And Motion Pictures
Connecting to other equipment Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, RAW, AVCHD Lite, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions. Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD...
Page 180: Copying To A Pc
Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [RAW]/[AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create standard quality DVD video which is not high definition from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD Lite], using the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0 HD Edition”...
Page 181 Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. A USB connection cable (supplied) •...
Page 182 Connecting to other equipment Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME” or “Untitled” is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.
Page 183 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Folders and images processed in the PC cannot be played back on the camera. It is recommended to use the “ ”...
Page 184: Printing The Pictures
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.
Page 185: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It
Connecting to other equipment Note • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional). •...
Page 186: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them
Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. PictBridge Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ MULTI SELECT SET]. SELECT ALL PRINT SET(DPOF) • FAVORITE If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures.
Page 187: Print Settings
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
Page 188 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
Page 189 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â...
Page 190: Using The Conversion Lens (Optional)
Connecting to other equipment Using the Conversion Lens (optional) With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take close-up pictures of smaller subjects. Refer to P148 for details. Preparations: Remove the lens cap, lens hood, and hood adaptor. Attach the lens adaptor.
Page 191 Connecting to other equipment Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu. (P27) • P148 Refer to for [CONVERSION]. Press 3/4 to select [ ], and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • Set in same way to select [ ] too. • Always set to [OFF] when the conversion lens is taken off.
Page 192: Using The Protector/Filter
Connecting to other equipment Using the Protector/Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC46; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND46; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the colour balance.
Page 193: Screen Display
Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Programme AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting) Recording Mode Flash Mode (P64) AF area (P49) Focus (P49) 5 5 5 Picture size (P129) Quality (P130) Battery indication (P17) Number of recordable pictures (P215) Built-in memory (P22)
Page 194 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 19 AF macro recording (P71) : Tele Macro (P71) COOL COOL COOL : Macro Zoom recording (P72) : AF tracking (P138) : MF (P83) : Flash output adjustment (P67) 20 White balance (P133) White balance fine adjustment (P134) 21 ISO sensitivity (P132)
Page 195 Others ∫ In playback Playback Mode (P55) Protected picture (P169) Favourites (P166) Stamped with text indication (P160) 1 1 1 Picture size (P129) Quality (P130) Battery indication (P17) Folder/File number (P183) Built-in memory (P22) Elapsed playback time (P156): 8m30s Picture number/Total pictures 10 Motion picture recording time (P156): 8m30s 11 Histogram...
Page 196: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
Page 197 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
Page 198 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Page 199 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
Page 200 About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...
Page 201: Message Display
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
Page 202 Others [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] • There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. – When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
Page 203 Others [READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • It has failed to read or write data. > Remove the card after turning the power [OFF]. Insert the card again, turn the power on, and try to read or write the data again. •...
Page 204: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P204–214). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P35) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
Page 205 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P26) • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P58) The recorded picture is whitish.
Page 206 Others The recorded picture is blurred. The optical image stabilizer is not effective. > The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. (P42) > When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the self-timer. (P73) Taking pictures using Auto Bracket/Colour Bracket is not possible.
Page 207 Others A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during picture-taking. • This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
Page 208 Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the subject. • It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, depending on the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used.
Page 209 Others The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor. • Does the picture appear on the Viewfinder? > Press [EVF/LCD] button to switch to LCD monitor display. Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction.
Page 210 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P165) is set to [ON]. The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P55) • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? >...
Page 211 Others White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. • If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air.
Page 212 (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P172, 174) > Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo. The picture is not displayed fully on the TV.
Page 213 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P38) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •...
Page 214 Others When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colours which are not actually present. • At some magnification levels, the pictures taken are slightly distorted or the outlines and other areas in the pictures taken are coloured, but this is not a malfunction.
Page 215: Available Recording Time
Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
Page 216 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1080 1690 512 MB 2150 3350 1 GB 1160 1770 4310 6710 2 GB Card 1220 2360 1910 3610 8770 12290...
Page 217 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1280 2 GB Card 1700 1360 2560 4 GB 1210 1670 1740 3350 2680 5020 6 GB...
Page 218 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] Picture quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min Cannot be used. 19 s (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 16 s 17 s 52 s 64 MB 1 min 12 s 36 s...
Page 219 • HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

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