Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DC-TZ90 DC-TZ91 DC-TZ92 DC-TZ93 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Finding the information you need In this “Operating Instructions for advanced features”, you can find the information you need from the following pages. By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the information.
How to use this manual Recording mode icons Recording mode: In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated menus and functions. (Custom Mode) has different functions depending on the recording mode that is registered. ••Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page. Click this icon to jump to “Finding the information you need”. Click this icon to jump to “Contents”. Click this icon to jump to “Menu list”.
How to use this manual ■■About the symbols in the text Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button. Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button. Tips for skilful use and points for recording. (→00) Indicates the reference page. Click to go to the corresponding page. Click to view the description on the next page.
Contents ■■Finding the information you need...... 2 ■■How to use this manual....................... 3 ■■Contents by Function........................ 11 Before Use ■■Before use.......................................... 14 ■■Standard Accessories....................... 16 ■■Names and Functions of Main Parts...................................... 17 Preparations ■■Attaching the Hand Strap.................. 19 ■■Charging battery................................ 20 ■■About the Card..........................
Contents Recording mode ■■Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)...................... 53 Taking pictures using a handheld camera ([iHandheld Night Shot]).............................55 Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]).............56 Setting colouring.........................................56 Setting brightness (exposure)/ blurriness of the background (Defocus control function)...........................
Contents Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings ■■Taking pictures with Auto Focus...... 90 Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (AFS, AFF, AFC)..............91 Switching [AF Mode]...................................92 Changing the position and size of the AF area.......................................................98 Setting the AF area position with the touch pad..................................................
Contents Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash ■■Correcting jitter................................ 140 ■■Using Zoom...................................... 142 Zoom types and use.................................142 Using the zoom by performing touch operations (Touch zoom)..........................145 ■■Taking pictures with flash............... 146 Changing Flash Mode..............................146 Adjusting the flash output.........................
Contents Using Menu Functions ■■Menu list........................................... 168 [Rec].........................................................168 [Motion Picture].........................................184 [Custom]...................................................186 [Setup]......................................................196 [Playback].................................................204 Wi-Fi ■■What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function.................................
Contents Connecting with other devices ■■Enjoying 4K motion pictures.......... 262 Viewing 4K motion pictures......................262 Storing 4K motion pictures.......................263 ■■Viewing on TV screen...................... 264 VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™).....266 ■■Storing recorded still pictures ■■Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder............................................ 272 ■■Printing.............................................
Contents by Function Recording Recording Recording mode............................................37 Self Shot Mode..............................................58 [Preview]........................................................70 Panorama Shot Mode....................................72 Macro recording...........................................103 [Time Lapse Shot]........................................135 [Stop Motion Animation]...............................137 [Silent Mode]...........................
Contents by Function Setup/Custom Basic settings [Format].........................................................28 [Clock Set].....................................................30 Diopter adjustment........................................34 Display switching.....................................39, 41 How to set menu items..................................45 [Q.MENU]......................................................47 [Beep]..........................................................198 [Economy]....
Contents by Function Wi-Fi Connect “Image App”.................................................228 [WPS (Push-Button)]...........................256, 258 Direct connection.........................................258 Image App Remote recording........................................233 Saving images.............................................234 Sending images...................................235, 242 Sending and adding location information....235 Combining motion pictures recorded with [Snap Movie]...
Before Use Before use ■■Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
Before Use Before use ■■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied 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”. ●●Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. ●●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. ●●Cards are optional.
Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 7 8 9 6 5 4 16 10 15 11 14 13 12 1 Shutter button (→36) 10 Strap eyelet (→19) 2 Zoom lever (→35, 142, 194) 3 Motion picture button (→37, 149) 11 Speaker (→32, 198) 12 Control ring (→38, 51) 4 Camera [ON/OFF] button (→30) 13 Lens barrel 5 Mode dial (→37) 14 Lens 6 Stereo microphone (→32, 185) 15 Self-timer indicator (→132) / Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.
Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 18 22 19 23 17 10 27 24 20 25 26 21 28 33 32 31 30 29 10 Strap eyelet (→19) 27 [HDMI] socket (→264) 17 [LVF] button (→34) / 28 [USB/CHARGE] socket (→22, 270, 273) [Fn4] button (→48) 18 Charging lamp (→23) / Wi-Fi® connection lamp (→225) 19 [ ] ([Post Focus]) button (→124) / [Fn2] button (→48) 20 Control dial (→38, 51) 21 [Q.
Preparations Attaching the Hand Strap We recommend attaching the hand strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
Preparations Charging battery Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera. ••Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) ••Charge the battery while it is in the camera. Camera status Turn off Turn on Charge Yes No About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets.
Preparations Charging battery Inserting the battery To charge the battery, insert it into the camera. 1 Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Release lever 2 Insert the battery all the way 3 Close the card/battery door and then slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position ••Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever. Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation.
Preparations Charging battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Insert the battery into the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off. The battery can be charged from an outlet or through a PC. USB connection cable (supplied) AC adaptor (supplied) To the electrical outlet Computer Getting ready: Turn on the computer.
Preparations Charging battery ●●If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped. ●●If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time. ●●Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer.
Preparations Charging battery Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 190 min. ••The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
Preparations Charging battery Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time Numbers of recordable still pictures are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used. ■■Recording still pictures (When using monitor) Number of recordable pictures Approx. 380 pictures Recording time Approx. 190 min. ■■Recording still pictures (When using viewfinder (LVF)) Number of recordable pictures Approx.
Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) ••Make sure that the camera is turned off. 1 Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Release lever 2 Insert the card all the way Do not touch the terminal ••Check the orientation of a card. ••Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks. 3 Close the card/battery door and slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position ■■To remove card Press the centre of the card.
Preparations About the Card The following SD standard-based cards can be used. Type of Card SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards Capacity Notes 512 MB – 2 GB •• This unit is compatible with UHS-Ι UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. 4 GB – 32 GB •• Operation of the cards listed on the left has been 48 GB – 128 GB confirmed with Panasonic brand card.
Preparations About the Card Formatting the card (initialisation) Format the card before recording a picture with this unit. Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance. → [Setup] → [Format] ●●This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). ●●Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting. ●●Always format cards with this camera.
Preparations About the Card Recording time capacity (motion pictures) ••The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded. ([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.
Preparations Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button 2 3 Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed 4 5 Press [MENU/SET] ••If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] ••The [Please set the clock] message appears.
Preparations Setting the clock 7 8 9 When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET] City or area name Current time Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) ●●If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Text Stamp].
Basics Holding the camera Hold the camera gently with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart. ••To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. ••Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone, or speaker with your fingers or other objects. ••Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.
Basics Adjusting the angle of the monitor You can adjust the angle of the monitor. ••Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor. ••When rotating the angle of the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force. Doing so may cause damage or malfunction. (Open and close with your finger on point .) ••When not using this camera, close the monitor completely back to the original position. Recording from a variety of angles The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs.
Basics Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording [LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder) 1 Press [LVF] button Eye Sensor [LVF] button You can switch between monitor display and Viewfinder display. Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor Viewfinder display Monitor display ■■Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor The eye sensor automatically switches the display to viewfinder when your eye or an object moves close to the viewfinder.
Basics Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Setting the sensitivity of the eye sensor or setting to switch the display between the viewfinder and monitor → [Custom] → [Eye Sensor] [Sensitivity] Use this setting to set the sensitivity of the eye sensor. [LVF/Monitor Switch] Use this setting to switch the display between the viewfinder and monitor.
Basics Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Shutter button (Taking pictures) 1 Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly) to focus on the subject Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) Aperture value Shutter speed •• The aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (If the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red and flashing, you do not have the appropriate exposure, unless you are using the flash.
Basics Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures) 1 Press the motion picture button to start recording 2 Press the motion picture button again to end recording •• Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. Mode dial (Select the recording mode) 1 Set to the desired recording mode •• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.
Basics Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Control ring / Control dial You can select menu items etc. by rotating the control dial. You can use the control ring ( )/control dial ( ) to change the settings for recording. Following are the pre-assigned settings.
Basics Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button (Selecting/setting items) Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. [DISP.] button (Switching the display information) 1 Press [DISP.] button to switch the display •• If the information on the screen is not displayed any longer because no operation was performed for some time, press the [DISP.
Basics Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording ■■[ ] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display) With information Without information 50p With information + level gauge Without information + level gauge 50p Turned off ■■Using the level gauge If you want to make sure that the camera is not slanted or tilted, for example, when you take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference. The yellow line indicates the current angle.
Basics Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording During playback With information Detailed information display Histogram display Without information ([Highlight])* R G B 10:00 1.DEC.2017 100-0001 Y 1/98 100-0001 Without information * This screen is displayed only when [Highlight] (→191) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. ●●Some screens cannot be displayed during playback of certain files, for example motion picture and 4K burst files.
Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. Touch To touch and release the touch screen. Drag To touch and slide your finger across the touch screen. Pinch (spread/pinch) On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out. ●●Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger.
Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) Touching the screen and recording (Touch Shutter function) Recording mode: This function enables you to focus and record still pictures simply by touching the subjects that appear on the screen. 1 Touch [ ] 2 Touch [ 3 Touch the subject you want to record ] •• The icon changes to [ shutter recording.
Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) Easily Optimising the Brightness for a Specified Area ([Touch AE]) Recording mode: You can easily optimise the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face. 1 Touch [ ] 2 Touch [ 3 Touch the subject you want to optimise the brightness for ] •• The setting screen for the brightness optimisation position is displayed.
Basics Setting the menu You can use the menu to set camera and recording functions, operate playback functions, and perform other operations. ••Menu settings can be made either by button or touch operation. 1 Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu [Rec] (→168) You can perform settings for the aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K Photo, etc. [Motion Picture] (→184) You can select the recording format and picture quality and other settings.
Basics Setting the menu 2 Press to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET] Item Page ••You can switch to the next page by pressing [DISP.] button or rotating the zoom lever. With touch screen operations Touch the menu item •• You can switch to the next page by touching [ 3 ]/[ ]. Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] Selected setting Settings ••The setting methods vary depending on the menu item. With touch screen operations Touch the setting to set 4 Press [Q.
Basics Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) You can easily call some of the menu items and set them during recording. ••Some items or settings cannot be selected depending on the mode or display style the camera is in. 1 Press [Q.MENU/ ] button 2 Rotate the control dial to select a menu item, and press or ••The menu item can also be selected by pressing 3 47 . Rotate the control dial to select the setting ••The setting can also be selected with 4 50p 50p . Press [Q.
Basics Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons ([Fn1] - [Fn4]) or icons displayed on the screen ([Fn5] - [Fn9]). ••Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons. ••The function assigned to the function button may not work in some modes or on some display screens.
Basics Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) Using the function buttons during recording Press the function button to use the assigned function. ■■Using function buttons with touch operations Touch [ ] Touch [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8] or [Fn9] •• [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8] and [Fn9] cannot be used when the viewfinder is in use.
Basics Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) ●●When [Focus Area Set] is assigned to the function button, you can display the AF area or the MF Assist position setting screen. or similar, the displayed operation will be performed instead of the function assigned to function buttons by [Fn Button Set].
Basics Changing the settings assigned to the control ring/ control dial Recording mode: Changes the settings assigned to the control ring/control dial. → Settings: [ 1 Use [Custom] → [Ring/Dial Set] ] (control ring) / [ ] (control dial) to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] [DEFLT] [Normal] [Drive Mode] (→129) [Zoom]* (→142) [Photo Style] (→169) [Step Zoom]* (→194) [Filter Effect] (→171) [Exposure Comp.] (→107) [Aspect Ratio] (→172) [Sensitivity] (→108) [i.
Basics Entering Text 1 2 Use to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed ••[ ]: Enter a blank. ■■To change the character type ••Press [DISP.] button ••Use to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET] ■■To continue entering characters ••Use to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET] ••Move the zoom lever toward T side ••Rotate the control dial clockwise. ■■To edit text Use to select [ to the text to edit ][ ] and press [MENU/SET].
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording mode: This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment. 1 Set mode dial to [ 2 Point the camera at the subject ] ••The camera will switch to either the most recently used of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Mode.
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition [AF Mode] is automatically set to [ ]. If you touch the subject, the camera switches to [ ] and the AF tracking function starts operating. (→94) You can also switch to [ ] by pressing [MENU/SET], going to the [Rec] menu, then going to the [AF Mode] menu and selecting [ ] (tracking).
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) ••When the camera identifies [ ] as the optimal scene and if the camera determines that jitter is reduced by the use of a tripod or by other means, a shutter speed that is slower than usual is selected. After pressing the shutter button, do not move the camera while recording. ••When recording 4K photos or when recording using [Post Focus], Scene Detection works the same way as when recording motion pictures.
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) Recording mode: When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] is activated when required. When activated, [ ] will be displayed on the screen.
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Setting brightness (exposure)/blurriness of the background (Defocus control function) Recording mode: 1 Press 2 Rotate the control dial to set to display the setting screen •• The brightness (exposure) operation screen is displayed. Press [Fn1] to switch defocus control operation to operation finish. •• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. When setting the brightness (exposure) to set the exposure bracket.
Recording mode Taking Pictures of Yourself [Self Shot] Recording mode: If you rotate the monitor, Self Shot Mode is activated. You can easily take pictures of yourself while looking at the screen. In Self Shot Mode... ●●Deciding on a composition is easier because recording is performed while looking at the screen. ●●Pictures with different poses and facial expressions can be taken at once by increasing the number of pictures to be recorded. ●●Automatically enables the touch operation.
Recording mode Taking Pictures of Yourself [Self Shot] 2 Touch the item ([Soft Skin]) Makes people’s faces look brighter and their skin tones look softer. ([Filter Select]) Add a picture effect (filter) appropriate to [Self Shot]. ([Background Control]) Changes the degree of defocusing for the background of detected faces. [ ] (Defocus): Defocuses the background of detected faces. (Faces further from the camera, however, will be defocused in the background.
Recording mode Taking Pictures of Yourself [Self Shot] 4 5 Touch [Exit] 6 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture Decide on your poses while looking at the monitor ••The AF area is displayed around the subject’s face by the Face/Eye Detection function. (If [ ] in AF Mode is not available with the current Recording Mode, an available focus setting for each Recording Mode will be used.) ••Look at the lens when recording.
Recording mode Taking Pictures of Yourself [Self Shot] ■■Changing the way the shutter is released In [Shutter], you can select the way you start recording without pressing the shutter button. We recommend that you avoid using the shutter button when, for example, jitter occurs during shutter operation. ••For information on [ ] (Touch), refer to (→43). ••[ ] (Buddy) The shutter is released when two faces detected by the Face/Eye Detection function move closer to each other.
Recording mode Taking Pictures of Yourself [Self Shot] Taking pictures of yourself in Panorama Shot Mode By recording with Panorama Shot Mode, you can enjoy a variety of self-portraits, such as those with your friends or those incorporating a wide background.
Recording mode Taking Pictures of Yourself [Self Shot] ■■Changing the recording direction of panorama pictures → [Rec] → [Panorama Settings] → [Direction] ••The [Picture Size] cannot be set in Self Shot Mode. ••The number of recording pixels per horizontal line and vertical line of a panorama picture varies depending on the recording direction and number of stitched pictures.
Recording mode Taking Pictures of Yourself [Self Shot] Taking pictures of yourself in 4K Photo Mode (4K Selfie) When you take pictures of yourself in 4K Photo Mode, you can easily select your favourites from among self-portraits taken with high-speed burst recording. 1 Touch [ ] •• For details on how to record, refer to steps 2 - 3 of “Recording with the 4K Photo function”. (→114) ●●When recording 4K photos, the angle of view becomes narrower.
Recording mode Taking Pictures of Yourself [Self Shot] ●●If you set [Self Shot] to [OFF], the mode will not switch to Self Shot Mode even if you rotate the monitor. ●●Be careful not to look at the light from the flash and the AF Assist Lamp directly. ●●When the [Soft Skin] is set •• If you set the strength of the effect to [2] or greater, the recording screen display will be more delayed than normal like a frame dropping.
Recording mode Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Programme AE Mode) Recording mode: Take pictures using automatic aperture values and shutter speed settings in accordance with the brightness of a subject.
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Recording mode: ••The effect of the aperture value and shutter speed you have set is not applied to the recording screen. To check the effect on the recording screen, use Preview Mode. (→70) ••The brightness of the screen may vary from the actual pictures recorded. Check the brightness of pictures using the playback screen. ••When you adjust the aperture value and shutter speed, an exposure meter is displayed.
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode) When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimises the aperture value for the brightness of the subject. 1 2 Set mode dial to [ ] Rotate the control dial to set the shutter speed •• The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring.
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Manual Exposure Mode) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1 Set mode dial to [ ] 2 Turn the control ring to set the aperture value, and turn the control dial to set the shutter speed •• You can switch the setting operation of control ring and control dial by pressing .
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed (Preview Mode) Recording mode: You can use Preview Mode to check the effects of the selected aperture value and shutter speed. ••Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: This enables you to check the depth of field (focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture blades to the aperture value used for the actual recording.
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed ●●You can take a picture even when Preview Mode is activated. ●●The range in which you can check the effect of a selected shutter speed is between 8 seconds and 1/16000 seconds. ●●This mode cannot be used with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of 4K Photo.
Recording mode Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) Recording mode: Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama.
Recording mode Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) ■■Changing the recording direction and angle of view (image size) of panorama pictures → [Rec] → [Panorama Settings] [Direction] Sets the recording direction. [Picture Size] Sets the angle of view (image size). [STANDARD] / [WIDE] ••The number of recording pixels per horizontal line and vertical line of a panorama picture varies depending on the picture size, recording direction and number of stitched pictures.
Recording mode Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) ■■About panorama picture playback Pressing will start scrolling playback automatically in the same direction as the recording. ••The following operations can be performed during scrolling playback. Start panorama playback / Pause* Stop * When the playback is paused, you can scroll forwards and backwards by dragging the screen. When the scroll bar is touched, the playback position jumps to the touched position.
Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) Recording mode: If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, colour, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene. 1 2 Set mode dial to [ 3 Press [MENU/SET] Press ] to select the scene ••The scene can also be selected by dragging an example image or the slide bar.
Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) Types of Scene Guide Mode Displaying the description of each scene and recording tips Press [DISP.] button while the scene selection screen is displayed •• When it is set to the guide display, detailed explanations and tips for each scene are displayed. Normal display Guide display List display 1: [Clear Portrait] 2: [Silky Skin] ●●If a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.
Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) 8: [Bright Blue Sky] 9: [Romantic Sunset Glow] 10: [Vivid Sunset Glow] 11: [Glistening Water] ●●Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the objects other than water surface.
Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) 20: [Appetizing Food] ●●For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using the flash. 21: [Cute Dessert] ●●For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using the flash. 22: [Freeze Animal Motion] ●●Default [AF Assist Lamp] setting is [OFF].
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording mode: This mode records with additional picture effects. You can set the effects to be applied to a picture by selecting a sample picture and checking them simultaneously on the screen. 1 2 Set mode dial to [ Press (filters) ] to select the picture effect Preview display ••You can also select the picture effects (filters) by touching the example images.
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Types of picture effects Displaying the description of each picture effect (Filter) Press [DISP.] button while the picture effect selection screen is displayed •• When it is set to the guide display, explanations for each picture effect are displayed.
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) ■■Selecting the colour to be retained ([One Point Color]) After touching [ ], touch [ ] Select the colour to be retained with [MENU/SET] and press •• You can also select it by touch operations. •• When you press [DISP.] button, the initial setting condition is restored. ●●The selected colour may not be retained for some subjects.
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Adjusting the picture effects according to your preferences You can easily adjust the setting conditions (such as degree and colouring of an effect) of the picture effects according to your preferences. 1 2 Press to display the setting screen Rotate the control dial to adjust the setting conditions of the picture effects •• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Picture effect [Cross Process] Items that can be set Colouring Greenish colouring / Bluish colouring / Yellowish colouring / Reddish colouring •• Select the desired colour tone by rotating the control dial, and press [MENU/SET].
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Setting brightness (exposure)/blurriness of the background (Defocus control function) 1 Press 2 Rotate the control dial to set to display the setting screen •• The brightness (exposure) operation screen is displayed. Press [Fn1] to switch defocus control operation to operation finish. •• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. When setting the brightness (exposure) to set the exposure bracket.
Recording mode Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/ shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode) Recording mode: 1 2 Set mode dial to [ ] Set the menu (→45) → [Motion Picture] → [Exposure Mode] Settings: [P] / [A] / [S] / [M] ••The operation for changing the aperture value, shutter speed or ISO sensitivity is the same as the operation for setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ].
Recording mode Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode) Recording Slow Motion Pictures ([High Speed Video]) Slow motion pictures can be recorded by performing recording at a super high speed. When these recordings are played back, the motion is displayed slowly. ••To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.
Recording mode Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode) Minimising operational sounds during motion picture recording ([Silent Operation]) The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the recording of a motion picture. Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motion pictures.
Recording mode Registering your own settings and recording (Custom Mode) Recording mode: Registering your own settings ([Cust.Set Mem.]) Up to 3 sets of current camera settings can be registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. ([ ], [ ], [ ]) ••Initial setting of the Programme AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Preparations •• Set in advance the recording mode and menu settings so that the camera can be in the state with the settings to be saved. → [Custom] → [Cust.Set Mem.
Recording mode Registering your own settings and recording (Custom Mode) Recording using registered custom set 1 Set mode dial to [ ] •• The custom set you used last time will be called up. ■■To change a custom set Set mode dial to [ ] Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu Press to select the custom set you want to use, and press [MENU/SET] •• The settings are switched to those settings you selected for the custom set.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Recording mode: By setting a focusing action when the shutter button is pressed halfway or an Auto Focus Mode according to the subject and recording conditions, you can let the camera automatically adjust the focus for various scenes.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (AFS, AFF, AFC) Recording mode: → Settings [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [AFS/AFF/AFC] The movement of the subject and the scene (recommended) Description [AFS] Subject is still (Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Switching [AF Mode] Recording mode: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. → [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [AF Mode] Settings: [ ] (Face/Eye Detection) / [ ] (Tracking) / [ ] (49-area-focusing) / [ ] etc.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Taking front-on pictures of people (Face/Eye Detection) The camera automatically detects the faces and eyes of subjects. The camera adjusts the focus on the eye that is closer to the camera and the exposure using the face (when [Metering Mode] is set to [ ] (Multi Metering)). ••The camera can detect up to 15 faces. The camera can detect only the eye of face to be focused on.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (tracking) With cursor button operations Align the AF Tracking area with the subject and press the shutter button halfway AF Tracking area When the subject is recognised, the AF tracking area turns green. When you release the shutter button, the AF tracking area turns yellow and the subject is automatically kept in focus. •• To release AF Tracking → Press [MENU/SET].
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Subject not centred in picture (49-area-focusing) Focuses on the subject in the wide range area (up to 49-areafocusing) on the recording screen. Setting the shape of an AF area , etc. (Custom Multi) You can set the preferred shape of an AF area by selecting 49 points in the AF area, based on the subject.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus 4 Select the AF area Selected AF area When selecting [ Operation ]/[ ]/[ ] Touch operation Description Touch Moves position Pinch out / Pinch in [DISP.] When selecting [ Changes the size (3 stages) Restores to the initial settings [Reset] ]/[ ]/[ ] With cursor button operations Use to select AF area and press [MENU/SET] to set (repeat) •• If you press [MENU/SET] again, the setting will be cancelled.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Determined position for focus (Pinpoint-focusing) (1-area-focusing) / (1-area-focusing) Focuses on AF area in centre of picture.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Changing the position and size of the AF area Recording mode: When [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the position and size of the AF area. ••Perform these operations with the touch shutter function released. ••You can also display the AF area setting screen by touching the recording screen. (When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu has been set to [AF].
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■■When selecting [ ] You can set the focus position by selecting an AF area group. The AF area, which is configured with 49 points, is divided into groups consisting of 9 points each (6 points or 4 points for the groups located at the edges of the screen). → Select [ [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [AF Mode] ] and press •• The AF area setting screen appears.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■■When selecting [ ] You can enlarge the screen to perform more precise settings of the focus position. ••You cannot set the focus position at the edges of the screen. → [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [AF Mode] Select [ ] and press Use to set the focus position and press [MENU/SET] •• The enlarged assist screen will appear for setting the focus position.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Setting the AF area position with the touch pad Recording mode: You can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor. → [Custom] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch Pad AF] [EXACT] Moves the AF area of the viewfinder by touching a desired position on the touch pad. [OFFSET] Moves the AF area of the viewfinder according to the distance you drag the touch pad (→42).
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Optimising the focus and brightness for a touched position Recording mode: → 1 2 [Custom] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch AF] → [AF+AE] Touch the subject you want to optimise the brightness for •• The AF area setting screen appears. (→98) •• The brightness optimisation position is displayed on the centre of the AF area. The position follows the movement of the AF area.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) Recording mode: This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. 1 Press [ 2 Press [ ] ([AF Macro]) ] button ( ) to select the item and press [MENU/SET] You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm (0.098 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Manual Focus Recording mode: Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Manual Focus Operation Touch operation Drag — Description Moves the enlarged area. Pinch in / Pinch out Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps. — Enlarges/reduces the screen in large steps. Switches the enlarged display. (windowed/full screen)* — [DISP.] [Reset] Resets the area to be enlarged back to the centre. * The image of a part of the screen can be enlarged or reduced approximately 3 to 6 times.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure (AF/AE Lock) Recording mode: The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock). Preparation Assign [AF/AE LOCK] to the function button.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording mode: Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. 1 Press [ 2 Rotate the control dial to compensate the exposure ] button ( ) OFF Exposure Bracket Exposure Compensation •• Press to set the exposure bracket.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Setting the ISO Sensitivity Recording mode: Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting). We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. → 1 [Rec] → [Sensitivity] Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the control dial ISO sensitivity AUTO (Intelligent ISO) From 80 to 3200, H.6400*2 ISO sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 3200 (with the flash on: 1600) depending on the brightness of a subject.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Setting the ISO Sensitivity Setting guide ISO sensitivity Location (recommended) [80] [3200] Bright (outdoors) Dark Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference Low High Subject blur High Low ●●For details on the available flash range used when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], refer to (→148).
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Adjusting the White Balance Recording mode: 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. → 1 [Rec] → [White Balance] Rotate the control dial to select the White Balance [AWB] Automatic adjustment in accordance with the light source.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Adjusting the White Balance Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixtures, etc., the optimal White Balance will vary ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB], [ ●●The White Balance may not operate correctly if you take pictures using a flash and the subject is recorded outside of the effective flash range (→148). ●●In the Scene Guide Mode, settings suitable for each scene are made.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Adjusting the White Balance Performing White Balance fine adjustments White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colours still do not appear as anticipated.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Adjusting the White Balance Bracket recording using White Balance Bracket settings are performed based on the fine adjustment values for White Balance, and three pictures with different colouring are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Recording with the 4K Photo function Recording mode: You can take burst pictures of approximately 8 million pixels with a burst rate of 30 fps. You can select and save a frame from the burst file. ••To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save 3 Recording with the 4K Photo function [4K Burst] Press the shutter button halfway Press and hold the shutter button fully for as long as you want to perform recording •• Recording will start approximately 0.5 seconds after you press the shutter button fully. Therefore, press the button fully slightly in advance. Press and hold Recording is performed Press the shutter button fully •• Recording will start.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Press the shutter button fully •• The camera adjusts the focus continuously when using Auto Focus. Except when in Manual Exposure Mode, it also adjusts the exposure continuously. •• Images may not be displayed as smoothly as when recording with the normal recording screen.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving This section describes how to select pictures from a 4K burst file and save them. For details on how to record 4K burst files, refer to (→114). 1 Select a picture with the [ and press ] on the playback screen, •• The same operation can be performed by touching [ ]. ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), proceed to •• In the case of recording with [ the step 3.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Position of the displayed frame Operation Touch operation Drag Selects the frame you want to save as a picture •• You can select a frame from 60 frames (continuous burst time of approximately 2 seconds). Displays the previous or next 45 frames •• Pressing the same button again will display the frames following the next ones or the ones preceding the previous ones.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save <4K burst playback screen> During pause Operation — Touch operation Description / Continuous playback / Pause (during continuous playback) / Continuous rewind / Pause (during continuous rewind) / Fast forward playback / Single-frame forward (while paused) / Fast rewind playback / Single-frame rewind (while paused) Touch / Drag Pinch out / Pinch in Drag [Fn1] Selects the frames to be displayed (whi
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save ■■Selecting and saving pictures on the TV screen ••Set [HDMI Mode (Play)] to [AUTO] or [4K]. When connecting to a TV that does not support 4K motion picture, select [AUTO]. ••Set [VIERA Link] of [TV Connection] in the [Setup] menu to [OFF]. ••If you connect the camera to a TV and display 4K burst files on the TV, they will be displayed only on the 4K burst playback screen.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Notes on the 4K Photo function ■■To change the aspect ratio Selecting [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu allows you to change the aspect ratio for 4K photos. ■■To record the subject with reduced blur You can reduce the blur of the subject by setting a faster shutter speed.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save ■■The camera’s setup for the 4K Photo function The camera’s setup is automatically optimised for 4K photo recording. ••The following settings are fixed.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save ●●Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes. When using an SDHC memory card, files are split into smaller picture files for recording and playback if the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record pictures without interruption.) If using an SDXC memory card, you can record pictures in a single file even if the size is greater than 4 GB.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) Recording mode: You can record 4K burst pictures while changing the focus point and then select a focus point after recording. This function is best for non-moving subjects. You can select multiple focus points and combine them into one picture.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) 4 Press the shutter button fully to start recording Recording progress bar •• The focus point changes automatically while recording. When the recording progress bar disappears, recording automatically ends. •• The data will be saved as a single file in the MP4 format. •• If [Auto Review] is set, a screen will automatically appear that lets you select the focus point.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus]) 1 On the playback screen, select the image with the [ ] icon and press •• The same operation can be performed by touching [ 2 ]. Touch the focus point •• If there are no pictures with the focus on the selected point, a red frame will be displayed, and pictures cannot be saved. •• The edge of the screen cannot be selected.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) Select the focus range to combine and create a single picture ([Focus Stacking]) Focus Near Distant 1 Touch [ ] on screen in step 2 of “Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus])” (→126) 2 Choose a stacking method and touch it •• The same operation can be performed by pressing the [Fn1] button.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) 4 Touch [ ] to combine and save the picture •• The picture will be saved in JPEG format with recording information (Exif information) from the nearest position’s picture, including its shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity information.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Selecting a Drive Mode Recording mode: You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button. 1 Press [ 2 Press to select the drive mode and press [MENU/SET] ] button ( ) Drive Mode [Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. [Burst] (→130) The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Selecting a Drive Mode Burst function ■■Setting [Burst Rate] After selecting [Burst] and pressing and press [MENU/SET] Speed (pictures/sec.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Selecting a Drive Mode ●●The burst speed may become slower depending on the following settings: [Sensitivity], [Picture Size], [Quality], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Focus/Release Priority] ●●When the burst speed is set to [H] ([AFS/AFF/AFC] in [Rec] menu is set to [AFS] or the focus mode is set to [MF]), the exposure and White Balance are fixed to those of the first picture.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Selecting a Drive Mode Taking pictures with self-timer ■■Setting the self-timer operation After selecting [Self Timer] and pressing in step 2 (→129), select the self-timer operation with , and press [MENU/SET] The shutter is activated after 10 seconds. The shutter is activated after 10 seconds and three pictures are taken at intervals of approximately 2 seconds. The shutter is activated after 2 seconds.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) Recording mode: You can take multiple pictures while automatically adjusting a setting by pressing the shutter button. 1 Set the menu (→45) → [Rec] → [Bracket] → [Bracket Type] (Exposure Bracket) (White Balance Bracket) Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting the exposure.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) Exposure Bracket ■■About [More settings] (step 2 in (→133)) [Step] Sets the number of pictures to be taken and the exposure compensation range. ] (Takes three pictures with an interval of 1/3 EV) to [ ] [ (Takes seven pictures with an interval of 1 EV) [Sequence] Sets the order in which pictures are taken. [Single Shot Setting]* [ [ ]: Takes one picture each time you press the shutter button.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] Recording mode: You can preset data such as recording start time and time lapse to take still pictures automatically. This setting is convenient for taking pictures at constant intervals for landscape scenes, observation of the gradual changes in animals/plants, and other applications. The pictures are recorded as a set of group pictures (→166). ••Complete the date and time settings in advance.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] 4 5 Select the motion picture creation method ••[Rec Format]: [MP4] [Rec Quality] Sets the picture quality of the motion picture. [Frame Rate] Set the number of frames per second. The higher the number is, the smoother the motion picture will be. [Sequence] [NORMAL]: Stitches the still pictures in the recording sequence. [REVERSE]: Stitches the still pictures in the reverse order of recording.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] Recording mode: You can stitch still pictures to create stop motion animation. The pictures are recorded as a set of group pictures (→166). ••Complete the date and time settings in advance. (→30) 1 2 3 4 5 Set the menu (→45) → [Rec] → [Stop Motion Animation] [Auto Shooting] [ON]: Takes pictures automatically at a set recording interval. [OFF]: Takes pictures manually, one frame at a time.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] 6 Touch [ 7 Select a method to create a stop motion animation 8 ] to end the recording ••You can also end the recording by selecting [Stop Motion Animation] in the [Rec] menu, and then pressing [MENU/SET]. ••When [Auto Shooting] is set to [ON], select [End] on the confirmation screen. (If you select [Pause], press the shutter button fully to resume recording.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] ●●[Auto Shooting] may not be performed according to the preset interval because recording could take time under some recording conditions, such as when pictures are taken using a flash. ●●When creating motion pictures at a picture quality size of [4K], recording times are limited to 29 minutes and 59 seconds. If using an SDHC memory card, you will not be able to create motion pictures with a file size greater than 4 GB.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter Recording mode: Automatically detects and prevents jitter. → (Normal) [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Stabilizer] Corrects vertical and horizontal jitter. (Panning) Corrects vertical jitter. This setting is ideal for panning (technique of recording a subject by matching the camera movement with the movement of a subject going in a specific direction). [OFF] [Stabilizer] does not work.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter ●●When you use a tripod, we recommend setting [Stabilizer] to [OFF]. ●●[Stabilizer] cannot be used by selecting [ ] (Normal) in Panorama Shot Mode. ●●In the following cases, the [Stabilizer] will switch to [ ] (Normal), even if it is set to [ ] (Panning): •• During motion picture recording •• When recording 4K photos •• When recording using [Post Focus] ●●[Stabilizer] cannot be used when recording with [High Speed Video].
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Zoom types and use Optical Zoom Recording mode: You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality. Maximum magnification: 30x ●●This function is not available in the following case: •• When recording with [Macro Zoom] Extra optical zoom Recording mode: This function works when picture sizes with [ ] have been selected in [Picture Size] (→173).
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom [i.Zoom] Recording mode: You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality. → [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [i.Zoom] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●●When [Picture Size] is set to [S], the zoom ratio can be increased to up to 1.5x the original zoom ratio. ●●[i.Zoom] works automatically in Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom [Digital Zoom] Recording mode: Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extra optical zoom. When [Digital Zoom] is used simultaneously with [i.Zoom], you can only increase the zoom ratio up to 2x. (DC-TZ90) Zoom 2x further than Optical/Extra optical zoom when [i.Zoom] is set to [OFF]. When [i.Zoom] is set to [ON], [Digital Zoom] is cancelled. (DC-TZ91/DC-TZ92/DC-TZ93) Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Using the zoom by performing touch operations (Touch zoom) 1 2 Touch [ ] Touch [ ] 3 Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide bar •• The slide bar is displayed. •• The zoom speed varies depending on the touched position. [ ]/[ ] Slow zooming [ ]/[ ] Fast zooming •• Touch [ ] again to end touch zoom operations.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures with flash Changing Flash Mode Recording mode: Set the flash to match the recording. 1 Press [ ] button ( ) : [Auto] : Auto* : [Auto/Red-Eye] : [Forced Flash On] : [Forced On/Red-Eye] : [Slow Sync.] : [Slow Sync./Red-Eye] : [Forced Flash Off] The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. The flash fires automatically to control red eye according to recording conditions.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures with flash ■■Flash settings for each Recording mode (○: Available, –: Not available) Recording mode*1 Programme AE Mode Aperture-Priority AE Mode Shutter-Priority AE Mode Manual Exposure Mode [Clear Portrait] [Silky Skin] [Clear in Backlight] [Sweet Child’s Face] [Clear Night Portrait] Scene Guide [Soft Image of a Flower] Mode (●: Default [Appetizing Food] settings) [Cute Dessert] [Freeze Animal Motion] [Clear Sports Shot] [Monochrome] *1 For details about flas
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures with flash ■■Shutter speeds for each flash mode Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds) Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds) 1 - 1/16000 1/60*1 - 1/2000 4*2 - 1/16000 *1 The shutter speed is set to 4 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode. *2 The shutter speed is set to 30 seconds in [Artistic Nightscape] (Scene Guide Mode). ••In Intelligent Auto Mode ([ detected scene.
Recording motion pictures Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture Recording mode: You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard, as well as motion pictures recorded in MP4. You can also record a 4K motion picture in MP4. (→151) Audio is recorded in stereo.
Recording motion pictures Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture ●●If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, [ ] is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down. ●●Note that if you perform operations such as zoom, using buttons or dials, while recording a motion picture, operation noise may be recorded.
Recording motion pictures Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate 1 2 Set the menu (→45) → [Motion Picture] → [Rec Format] [AVCHD] This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. [MP4] This data format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a computer and other such devices.
Recording motion pictures Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture ••The quality becomes higher when the number of bit rate gets bigger. This unit uses the “VBR” recording method, and the bit rate is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded. ••4K motion picture cannot be set when using [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode). ••To record 4K motion pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.
Recording motion pictures Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture Adjusting the focus while recording motion pictures ([Continuous AF]) Recording mode: Focusing varies depending on the setting of focus and the setting of [Continuous AF] in the [Motion Picture] menu. → [Motion Picture] → [Continuous AF] Focus setting [AFS]/[AFF]/[AFC] (→91) [MF] (→104) [Continuous AF] Setting [ON] Allow the focus to be constantly adjusted automatically while recording motion pictures.
Recording motion pictures Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed position [4K Live Cropping] Recording mode: By cropping your motion picture down from the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition, you can record a motion picture that pans and zooms in/out while leaving the camera in a fixed position. ••Hold the camera firmly in place while recording. ••A motion picture will be recorded at [FHD/20M/25p] under [MP4].
Recording motion pictures Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed position [4K Live Cropping] 3 Set the crop start frame and press [MENU/SET] to set Start Crop start frame ••When making settings for the first time, a crop start frame of size 1920×1080 is displayed. (After setting the crop start frame and end frame, the start frame and end frame that you set immediately before will be displayed.) ••The camera will remember the frame position and size even when the camera is turned off.
Recording motion pictures Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed position [4K Live Cropping] ■■Changing the position and size of a crop frame Press [Fn1] button while the recording screen is displayed, and perform steps 3 and 4. ■■To cancel [4K Live Cropping] recording Set [OFF] in step 2. ●●The angle of view narrows. ●●[4K Live Cropping] recording cannot be performed when [High Speed Video] is set. ●●Focus is adjusted and fixed in the crop start frame. ●●[Continuous AF] is set to [OFF].
Recording motion pictures Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Recording mode: 1 Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording ••Up to 30 pictures can be recorded. ••Simultaneous recording indicator is displayed while recording still pictures. ••Recording with the Touch Shutter function (→43) is also available. ●●The aspect ratio of a still picture is fixed to [16:9]. ●●Takes a still picture using [Picture Size] [S] (2M).
Recording motion pictures Recording Snap Movies Recording mode: You can specify the recording time in advance and record motion pictures casually like you take snapshots. The function also allows you to shift a focus at the start of recording and add fade in/out effects in advance. ••Motion pictures will be recorded with [FHD/20M/25p] in [MP4]. ••Using the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”, you can combine motion pictures recorded with the camera.
Recording motion pictures Recording Snap Movies ■■Changing the settings → [Motion Picture] → [Snap Movie] → [SET] [Record time] Sets the recording time of motion pictures. [Pull Focus] Allows dramatic imaging expression by shifting focus gradually at the start of recording. (→160) [Fade] Adds a fade-in (gradual appearance) effect to an image and audio as recording starts or adds a fade-out (gradual disappearance) effect to them as recording ends.
Recording motion pictures Recording Snap Movies Setting up [Pull Focus] Set the frames that specify the positions where the [Pull Focus] starts (first position) and stops (second position). Touch operation Touch a subject (first position), drag your finger to the desired location (second position), and release the finger. •• To cancel the frame settings, touch [ ].
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing your pictures 1 Press [ 2 Press to select a picture to be displayed ] (Playback) button ••When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another. ••Pictures can also be forwarded or rewound by rotating the control dial or dragging the screen horizontally (→42). ••If you keep your finger touching the left or right edge of the screen after scrolling the pictures, the pictures will continue to be scrolled.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and MP4 formats. ••Motion pictures are displayed with the motion picture icon ([ ]). 1 Press to start playback Motion picture recording time ••Touching [ ] in the middle of the screen allows you to play back motion pictures. ••Motion pictures recorded with [Snap Movie] are played back automatically. ••Some information will not be displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing motion pictures Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. 1 Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pressing to pause a motion picture being played back on the camera •• If you press while paused, you can make finer adjustments to the positions in a motion picture. 2 Press [MENU/SET] •• The same operation can be performed by touching [ ].
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Switching the Playback Method Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” 1 Move the zoom lever toward T side Current zoom position •• Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. •• To reduce zoom → Move the zoom lever toward W side. •• You can also enlarge/reduce the image by pinching out/pinching in (→42) on the part you want to enlarge/reduce.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Switching the Playback Method Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” 1 Move the zoom lever toward the W side to display the calendar screen 2 Use to select recording date and press [MENU/SET] SUN MON TUEWEDTHU FRI SAT Selected date •• Pictures are displayed in a 12-picture screen. •• Turn the zoom lever toward the W side to return to the Calendar screen display. ●●You can display the calendar between January 2000 to December 2099.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing group pictures You can consecutively play back multiple pictures in a group or play back group pictures one by one. [ ]: Group picture saved using [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] (→212) ]: Group pictures recorded using [Time Lapse Shot] (→135) ]: Group pictures recorded using [Stop Motion Animation] (→137) [ [ 15 pic. ••You can delete or edit pictures in group units. (For example, if you delete one of pictures in a group, all pictures in that group will be deleted.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. [Delete Single] 1 Press [ 2 Use ] button to delete displayed picture •• The same operation can be performed by touching [ ]. to select [Delete Single] and press [MENU/SET] To delete multiple (up to 100*)/To delete all pictures * A picture group (→166) is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group are deleted.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Rec] →168 [Custom] →186 [Motion Picture] →184 [Setup] →196 [Playback] →204 [Rec] ••The [Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [Sensitivity], [AF Mode], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [Diffraction Compensation], [i.Zoom], [Digital Zoom] and [Stabilizer] menu items are common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Photo Style] Recording mode: You can adjust the colours and picture quality according to the concept of the picture that you want to create. → [Rec] → [Photo Style] [Standard] Standard setting. [Vivid]* Setting with slightly high contrast and saturation. [Natural]* Setting with slightly low contrast. [Monochrome] Setting that creates a picture using monochrome shades of grey only, such as black and white.
Using Menu Functions Menu list ■■Adjusting the picture quality ••Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. Press to select the type of Photo Style Press to select an item and press to adjust [Contrast] [Sharpness] [Noise Reduction] [Saturation]*1 [Color Tone]*1 [Filter Effect]*2 Standard [+] [–] [+] [–] Increases the contrast in a picture. Decreases the contrast in a picture. Enhances the outlines in a picture. Softens the outlines in a picture.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Filter Settings] Recording mode: You can apply picture effects (filters) that are available for Creative Control Mode to images in other modes, such as Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Panorama Shot Mode.
Using Menu Functions Menu list ■■Taking two still pictures with and without picture effects ([Simultaneous record w/o filter]) You can take two still pictures at the same time by pressing the shutter button once; one with effects and one without effects. → [Rec] → [Filter Settings] → [Simultaneous record w/o filter] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ••The camera will take a still picture with the effects applied and then a still picture without the effects.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Picture Size] Recording mode: The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. → [Rec] → [Picture Size] [Aspect Ratio] 4:3 [L] 20M 3:2 [L] 17M 5184×3888 [ [Picture Size] 5184×3456 M] 10M [ 3712×2784 [ S] 5M 2624×1968 16:9 [L] 14.5M 5184×2920 3888×3888 M] 9M [ M] 8M [ S] 4.5M [ S] 2M [ 3712×2480 [ 1:1 [L] 14.5M 3840×2160 2624×1752 1920×1080 M] 7.5M 2784×2784 S] 3.
Using Menu Functions Menu list About RAW file In RAW file format the data is saved without any picture processing by the camera. To play back and edit RAW file pictures, you must use this unit or dedicated software. •• You can develop the RAW file pictures using [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu. (→210) •• To develop and edit RAW file pictures on a PC, use the software (Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”).
Using Menu Functions Menu list [i.Dynamic] Recording mode: Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colours when there is significant contrast between background and subject. → [Rec] → [i.Dynamic] Settings: [AUTO] / [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [LOW] / [OFF] ●●This function is not available in the following cases: •• When [HDR] is set to [ON] •• When [Sensitivity] is set to [H.6400] [i.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [HDR] Recording mode: The camera can combine 3 still pictures taken at different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. The individual pictures used to create the HDR picture are not saved. You can minimise the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large. A combined HDR picture is saved in JPEG format.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Shutter Type] Recording mode: You can take pictures using two types of shutter modes: the mechanical shutter and electronic shutter. Mechanical shutter Flash Electronic shutter ○ – Shutter Speed (seconds) 4*1, *2 - 1/2000 1*1 - 1/16000 Shutter sound Mechanical shutter sound + Electronic shutter sound*3 Electronic shutter sound*3 *1 Varies depending on the setting of ISO sensitivity.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Red-Eye Removal] Recording mode: Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ] or [ ]). → [Rec] → [Red-Eye Removal] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ]/[ ]/[ ●●When this function is set to [ON], the flash icon changes to [ ●●Depending on the circumstance, it may not be possible to correct red-eye. ].
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Extended ISO] Recording mode: You can extend the numeric values that can be set for ISO Sensitivity. → [Rec] → [Extended ISO] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●●The setting cannot be made during 4K photo recording or recording in [Post Focus]. [Diffraction Compensation] Recording mode: The camera raises the resolution by correcting the blurriness caused by diffraction when the aperture is closed.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Face Recog.] Recording mode: The Face Recognition function recognises a face similar to a registered face and automatically adjusts focus and exposure for the face with higher priority. Even if a person you want to focus on is standing at the back or corner in a group photo, the camera will automatically recognise the person and record this person’s face clearly. → [Rec] → [Face Recog.
Using Menu Functions Menu list ■■Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birthdate. Use to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [New] and press [MENU/SET] 1 New 2 3 5 6 KEN 4 Align the face with the guide and record •• Faces of subjects other than people (e.g. pets) cannot be registered. •• When is pressed or [ ] is touched, an explanation is displayed.
Using Menu Functions Menu list Good example for registering Recording tips when registering face pictures a face ••Make sure the subject’s eyes are open and mouth closed; have the subject face the camera directly, and make sure the outline of the face, the eyes and eyebrows are not hidden by hair. ••Make sure there are no heavy shadows on the face. (During registration, the flash is not used.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Profile Setup] Recording mode: You can set a name or birthday of a baby or pet before taking a picture to record the name or age in months/years in the picture.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Motion Picture] ••The [Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [Sensitivity], [AF Mode], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [Diffraction Compensation], [i.Zoom], [Digital Zoom] and [Stabilizer] menu items are common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically. For details, refer to the corresponding item of the [Rec] menu.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Flkr Decrease] Recording mode: The shutter speed can be fixed to reduce the flicker or striping in the motion picture. → [Motion Picture] → [Flkr Decrease] Settings: [1/50] / [1/60] / [1/100] / [1/120] / [OFF] [Wind Noise Canceller] Recording mode: This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphone while maintaining sound quality.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Custom] → •• [Cust.Set Mem.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] [AF/AE Lock Hold] Focus and exposure stays locked even if you press and release the function button where [AF/AE LOCK] is registered. Press the button again to cancel the lock. [Shutter AF] Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. [Half Press Release] The shutter will immediately fire when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] [Pinpoint AF Display] Sets whether to display the assist screen that appears when Auto Focus Mode is set to [ ] in a window or full screen. [AF Assist Lamp] Illuminates the AF Assist Lamp when the shutter button is pressed halfway when it is too dark to facilitate focusing. ●●The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet).
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] [AF+MF] You can manually perform fine focusing during AF Lock (pressing the shutter button halfway when [AFS/AFF/AFC] in [Rec] menu is set to [AFS] or setting AF Lock using the [AF/AE LOCK]). [MF Assist] Sets whether to display the MF Assist (enlarged screen) during Manual Focus.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] [Peaking] When you perform Manual Focus operation, this function automatically adds colour to the portions of the image that are in Focus (portions on the screen with clear outlines). ●●When [Detect Level] in [SET] is set to [HIGH], portions to be highlighted are reduced, allowing you to achieve a more precise focus. ●●Changing the [Detect Level] setting also changes the [Display Color] setting as follows.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] [Guide Line] Sets the pattern of the guidelines to be displayed while recording. . ●●When you select [ ], you can move the position of the guideline by pressing ●●You can also set the position directly by touching [ ] on the guideline of the recording screen. ●●The guideline is not displayed during panorama picture recording. [Center Marker] A cross [+] is displayed to indicate the centre of the recording screen.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] [Zebra Pattern] You can check the area in a picture, which could result in overexposure, by displaying such an area using a zebra pattern. [ZEBRA1]: [ZEBRA2]: Select [SET] to set the brightness to be displayed for each zebra pattern. ••The range of brightness you can select from is [50%] to [105%]. The [OFF] setting is available for [Zebra 2]. When [100%] or [105%] is selected, only the overexposed areas are displayed with the zebra pattern.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] [Expo.Meter] Enabling/disabling the exposure meter display. Exposure meter ●●When you set this function to [ON], an exposure meter is displayed during Programme Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed operation. ●●Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red. ●●If the exposure meter is not displayed, press the [DISP.] button to switch the display of the monitor.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] [Auto Review] Set the time to display the pictures you have taken after taking still pictures. ●●When [HOLD] is selected, pictures are displayed until you press the shutter button halfway. ●●During 4K Photo recording and [Post Focus] recording, the [Auto Review] settings items change to [ON] and [OFF]. [Zoom lever] Changing the zoom operation settings. (Zoom) The zoom operates in the normal way.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] [Self Shot] If this is set to [OFF], the camera will not switch to Self Shot Mode (→58) even if you rotate the monitor. [Touch Settings] Enabling/disabling the touch operation. [Touch Screen] All touch operations. [Touch Tab] Operations of tabs, such as [ [Touch AF] Operation to optimise the focus [AF] or both the focus and brightness [AF+AE] for a touched subject.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Setup] → •• [Online Manual] (→196) •• [Clock Set] (→30) •• [World Time] (→196) •• [Travel Date] (→197) •• [Wi-Fi] (→197) •• [Beep] (→198) •• [Live View Mode] (→198) •• [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] (→199) •• [Monitor Luminance] (→199) •• [Economy] (→200) •• [USB Mode] (→200) •• [TV Connection] (→201) •• [Menu Resume] (→201) [Setup] •• [Menu Background] (→201) •• [Menu Information] (→202) •• [Language] (→202) •• [Version Disp.] (→202) •• [Exposure Comp.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] ■■To set daylight savings Press in step 2. (Press again to release the setting) •• When daylight savings [ ] is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is cancelled, the time automatically returns to the current time. ■■When you come back from your travel destination Select [Home] in step 1 and press [MENU/SET]. ●●If you cannot find your destination in the area displayed on the screen, set based on difference with home time.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] [Beep] Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds. ■■[Beep Volume] ■■[Shutter Vol.] ■■[Shutter Tone] ●●When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], [Beep] is not available. [Live View Mode] Sets the display speed and picture quality of the screen (Live View screen) when recording pictures. [ECO 30fps] The onscreen display is set to 30 fps, with a greater reduction in power consumption than in [30fps].
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] Adjust brightness and colour of the monitor or viewfinder. [Brightness] Adjusts the brightness. [Contrast] Adjusts the contrast. [Saturation] Adjusts the vividness of colours. [Red Tint] Adjusts red hues. [Blue Tint] Adjusts blue hues. ●●It will adjust the monitor when the monitor is in use, and the viewfinder when the viewfinder is in use.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] [Economy] ■■[Auto Power Off] The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. ••When you want to use the camera again, turn the camera back on. ■■[Auto Power Off(Wi-Fi)] The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. ••When you want to use the camera again, turn the camera back on.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] [TV Connection] ■■[HDMI Mode (Play)] Set the format for the output. [AUTO] Automatically sets the output resolution based on information from a connected TV. [4K] Outputs pictures with a output resolution of 3840×2160 pixels using a progressive scan method for the number of effective scanning lines (2,160 lines). [1080p] Outputs pictures using a progressive scan method for the number of effective scanning lines (1,080 lines).
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] [Menu Information] Explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. [Language] Set the language displayed on the screen. ●●If you set a different language by mistake, select [ language. ] from the menu icons to set the desired [Version Disp.] Check the firmware version of the camera. ●●When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information for this unit, such as the licence, is displayed. [Exposure Comp.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] [Reset] The following settings are reset to the default: ■■Recording settings (except for [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings) and drive mode ■■Recording settings ([Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings) ■■Setup/custom settings ●●When the setup/custom settings are reset, the following settings are also reset: •• The [World Time] setting •• The [Travel Date] setting (Departure date, Return date, [Location]) •• The settings of [Rotate Disp.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Playback] •• [Slide Show] (→205) •• [Playback Mode] (→206) •• [Location Logging] (→207) •• [Beauty Retouch] (→208) •• [RAW Processing] (→210) •• [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] (→212) •• [Light Composition] (→213) •• [Clear Retouch] (→214) •• [Title Edit] (→215) •• [Text Stamp] (→216) •• [Video Divide] (→217) •• [Time Lapse Video] (→217) •• [Stop Motion Video] (→218) •• [Resize] (→218) •• [Cropping] (→219) •• [Rotate] (→219) •• [Rotate Disp.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Slide Show] Automatically plays back recorded pictures, one after another. You can organise slide shows composed of only still pictures or only motion pictures. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. → 1 Use 2 Use [Playback] → [Slide Show] to select the item and press [MENU/SET] •• If you select [Video Only], 4K burst files and pictures recorded using [Post Focus] will also be played back.
Using Menu Functions Menu list ■■To change settings Select [Effect] or [Setup] and press [MENU/SET]. [Effect] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next. [Setup] [Duration] •• [Duration] can be set only when [Effect] is set to [OFF]. [Repeat] [ON] / [OFF] [Sound] [AUTO]: With still pictures, music will play back, and with motion pictures, audio will play back. [Music]: Music effect will play back. [Audio]: Audio is played back from motion pictures.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Location Logging] After you send location information (latitude and longitude) obtained by your smartphone/ tablet to this unit, you can write this information on pictures using the unit. Preparation Send location information to this unit from your smartphone/tablet. (→235) •• You must install “Panasonic Image App” on your smartphone/tablet.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Beauty Retouch] Apply aesthetic and makeup effects to faces in your pictures. → 1 2 Use [Playback] → [Beauty Retouch] to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the face of the person to edit, and press [MENU/SET] •• Only a person with an arrow can be selected. •• If only one person is detected, press [MENU/SET].
Using Menu Functions Menu list ●●You cannot retouch two or more people at once. Save the picture once and then select the next person. ●●The brightness or colour between a picture viewed before saving and the saved picture may be different. ●●If the subject is wearing glasses or the face cannot be detected properly, you may not be able to retouch the face as desired. ●●When a picture is bright due to reflected light from a flash or the sun, the retouching effect may be less pronounced.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [RAW Processing] You can use the camera to develop still pictures that were recorded in RAW format. The created still pictures are saved in JPEG format. → 1 2 [Playback] → [RAW Processing] Press to select RAW file and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] to set •• The following items can be set. The settings used during recording are applied at the time of setting. •• The setting methods vary depending on the item.
Using Menu Functions Menu list 3 Press [MENU/SET] to finalise the setting 4 Press •• The screen in step 2 reappears. To set another item, repeat steps 2 to 3. to select [Begin Processing] and press [MENU/SET] ■■Setting each item When you select an item, the setting screen appears. Operation Touch operation Drag Description Used to make adjustments [WB K Set] Used to display the colour temperature setting screen (→110) (Only when [White Balance] is set ]) to [ [Adjust.
Using Menu Functions Menu list The following operating methods are available to make adjustments on the comparison screen. Current setting Touch operation Operation Drag Description Used to make adjustments [DISP.] [DISP.] Used to return to the setting screen [MENU/SET] [Set] Used to finalise an adjustment you just made and to return to the item selection screen ••If you touch the picture at the centre, it will be enlarged. If you touch [ will be reduced to the original size.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Light Composition] Select multiple frames from 4K burst files that you wish to combine. Parts of the image that are brighter than the preceding frame will be superimposed on the preceding frame to combine the frames into one picture.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Clear Retouch] You can erase unnecessary parts recorded on the pictures taken. ••The erasure operation can only be performed by touching. [Clear Retouch] automatically enables the touch operation. → 1 2 Use [Playback] → [Clear Retouch] to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Drag your finger over the part you want to erase •• The parts to be erased are coloured. •• Touching [Undo] will return the coloured part back to its previous state.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Title Edit] You can enter characters (titles etc.) on a recorded picture. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp] (→216). → [Playback] → [Title Edit] 1 Select a still picture (→204) 2 Enter characters •• [ ] is displayed for pictures with texts already stamped. •• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” (→52) •• To delete texts, delete all the characters in the character input screen.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date and time, names, travel destination, travel dates, etc. on the recorded still pictures. → [Playback] → [Text Stamp] 1 Select a still picture (→204) 2 Use •• [ ] appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Video Divide] A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when travelling.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Stop Motion Video] You can create a motion picture from the pictures in a group that was recorded using [Stop Motion Animation]. The motion picture you created is saved in the MP4 recording format. → 1 2 Use [Playback] → [Stop Motion Video] to select a stop motion animation group and press [MENU/SET] Create a motion picture after selecting a production method •• For details, refer to step 7 and the subsequent steps (→138).
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. → 1 2 Use [Playback] → [Cropping] to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] •• You can also touch [ ]/[ ] to enlarge/reduce. •• You can also move by dragging on the screen. Enlarge Change position ●●Edit group pictures one by one. The edited pictures will be newly saved separately from the original group pictures.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Rotate Disp.] This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. → [Playback] → [Rotate Disp.] → [ON] ●●When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information, etc. to be added.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Print Set] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print-compatible shops or printers. (Contact the local photo printing store or read operating instructions of the printer to check if DPOF is supported.) → 1 2 [Playback] → [Print Set] Select a still picture (→204) Use to set number of still pictures and press [MENU/SET] (up to 999 pictures) (Repeat steps 1 and 2 when using [Multi]) •• Date print setting/release → Press .
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. → 1 [Playback] → [Protect] Select picture (→204) ■■To clear all Select [Protect] → [Cancel] → [Yes], and then press [MENU/SET] When you set the write-protect switch on the card to the “LOCK” position, the picture is not erased. ●●The picture is erased when formatting, even if it is protected. ●●May not be effective when using other devices.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Picture Sort] You can set the display sequence used for playing back pictures on this unit. → [FILE NAME] [DATE/TIME] [Playback] → [Picture Sort] Displays pictures in the folder name or file name sequence. This display format allows you to find the storage location of a picture on a card more easily. Displays pictures according to the date and time that the pictures were taken in chronological order.
Wi-Fi What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone/tablet (→228) Taking pictures via a smartphone (remote recording) Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone Saving pictures in the camera to a smartphone Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services Writing the location information on pictures in the camera Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your preference on a smartphone Connect easily You can easily s
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Function ■■Before Use ••Complete the date and time settings in advance. (→30) ••To use the Wi-Fi function on this unit, a wireless access point or a destination device equipped with the wireless LAN function is required.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Function ■■Operations that can be performed by pressing the [Wi-Fi] button If you press the [Wi-Fi] button when you do not have a Wi-Fi connection, the camera enters a standby mode in which it can connect directly to the smartphone. (→229) ••If you press the [DISP.] button at that time, you can select a destination from the history of previous connections and quickly connect. (→259) When the camera is connected to Wi-Fi, you can press [Wi-Fi] button and perform the following operations.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Function ■■Describing method When selecting “[Select a destination from History]”, etc. is described in a step, perform any of the following operations. With cursor button operations Use cursor button to select [Select a destination from History] and press [MENU/SET]. With touch screen operations Touch [Select a destination from History]. ●●Do not remove the memory card or battery or move to an area without any reception while sending images.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone. The “Panasonic Image App” (hereafter “Image App”) must be installed on your smartphone. Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App” Supported OS Installation procedure Android™: Android 4.1 or later iOS: iOS 8.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Connecting to a smartphone Connecting without using the password You can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on this unit without entering a password on your smartphone. (On the camera) → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Remote Shooting & View] SSID •• The information required for directly connecting your smartphone to this unit (SSID) is displayed.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Using a password to set up a connection When [Wi-Fi Password] is set to [ON], you can strengthen security by using manual input or a QR code for password authentication. Preparation (On the camera) Set [Wi-Fi Password] to [ON].
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ■■Manually entering a password to set up a connection (On the camera) → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Remote Shooting & View] SSID and Password QR Code •• The information (QR Code, SSID and Password) required for directly connecting your smartphone to this unit is displayed. •• You can also display the information by pressing [Wi-Fi] button on the camera.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ■■When connecting with [Via Network] (On the camera) Select [Via Network] and press [MENU/SET] •• Connect the camera to a wireless access point by following the connection method (→256).
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Taking pictures via a smartphone (remote recording) 1 2 Connect to a smartphone (→229) Operate the smartphone Select [ ] Take pictures •• The recorded images are saved in the camera. •• Some settings are not available. ●●When using zoom, the camera could tilt when the lens barrel extends. Make sure to secure the camera in place with a tripod or by other means.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone 1 2 Connect to a smartphone (→229) Operate the smartphone Select [ ] •• You can switch a device of pictures to be displayed using the icon at the top left on the screen. Select [LUMIX] to display a picture saved in the camera. •• When the picture is touched, it is played back at a larger size.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services 1 2 Connect to a smartphone (→229) Operate the smartphone Select [ ] •• You can switch a device of pictures to be displayed using the icon at the top left on the screen. Select [LUMIX] to display a picture saved in the camera. Switch the device of the pictures to be displayed Press and hold the picture and drag it to send it to the social networking service, etc.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ■■Recording location information and taking pictures Start recording the location information on your smartphone Start “Image App” (→228) Select [ ] Select [ Select [ ] Start geotagging] Take pictures using the camera End recording of the location information on your smartphone Select [ Stop geotagging] to end recording of location information ■■Writing location information to a picture Preparation (On the camera) Connect to a smartphone.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your preference on a smartphone Using a smartphone, you can combine motion pictures recorded with the camera’s [Snap Movie] function (→158). Music can be added to motion pictures to be combined. In addition, you can save the combined motion picture or upload it on a web service.
Wi-Fi Displaying still pictures on a TV You can display still pictures on a TV that is compatible with a DLNA certified digital media renderer (DMR) function. Preparation Set the TV to DLNA waiting Mode. •• Read the operating instructions for your TV.
Wi-Fi Sending pictures When sending pictures, first select [New Connection], then select the method of sending pictures. After you have completed connecting, you can also change the sending settings, such as the size of pictures to be sent. ■■Images that can be sent Destination JPEG RAW MP4*1 AVCHD*1, *2 4K Burst File*1 Pictures recorded in [Post Focus]*1 [Smartphone] (→242) ○ – ○*3 – – [PC] (→245) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ [Cloud Sync.
Wi-Fi Sending pictures ●●Since the camera gives priority to recording, sending may take longer during the recording. ●●If you turn off the camera before you have completed sending, or if you close the Wi-Fi connection, or in similar situations, unsent files will not be resent. ●●You may not be able to delete files or use the [Playback] menu while sending. ●●If you set [Time Lapse Shot], the Wi-Fi connection is terminated and you cannot use this function.
Wi-Fi Sending pictures Changing the settings for sending images After you have completed connecting, you can change the sending settings, such as the size of pictures to be sent, by pressing the [DISP.] button. [Size] [File Format]*2 Resize the image to send. [Original] / [Auto]*1 / [Change] •• If you select [Auto], the image size is determined by the circumstances at the destination. •• You can select the image size for [Change] from [M], [S], or [VGA]. The aspect ratio does not change.
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a smartphone Preparation Install “Image App” in advance.
Wi-Fi Wireless printing You can print out recorded still pictures wirelessly from a PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible)* printer. * Compliant with the DPS over IP standards. Contact the printer manufacturers for details on PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible) printers.
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to AV device Still pictures and motion pictures can be sent to AV devices in the home (home AV devices), such as DLNA compatible recorders. Home AV device Wireless access point Preparations When sending a picture to AV devices, set your device to DLNA waiting mode. •• Read the operating instructions of your device for details.
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a PC Still pictures and motion pictures recorded by the camera can be sent to a PC. Preparations •• Turn the computer on. •• Prepare folders for receiving images on the PC before sending a picture to the PC (below). •• If the standard settings are changed for the workgroup on the connected PC, you must change settings in [PC Connection] on this unit.
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a PC Sending pictures to a PC → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Send Images While Recording] / [Send Images Stored in the Camera] → [PC] 1 2 Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→256, 258) 3 4 Select the folder you want to send to Select the PC you want to connect to •• If the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], then enter the computer name (for Mac, enter the NetBIOS name).
Wi-Fi Using WEB services Through “LUMIX CLUB”, you can send still pictures and motion pictures to social networking services, etc. By selecting the setting to automatically transfer still pictures and motion pictures to [Cloud Sync. Service], you can receive the transferred still pictures and motion pictures on a PC or a smartphone.
Wi-Fi Using WEB services Registering the WEB service to “LUMIX CLUB” Check the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site for compatible WEB services. https://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/lumix_faqs/ Preparation Make sure that you have created an account on the WEB service you want to use, and have the login information available. 1 Connect to the “LUMIX CLUB” site using a smartphone or computer 2 3 Enter your “LUMIX CLUB” login ID and password and log in to the service 4 https://lumixclub.panasonic.
Wi-Fi Using WEB services ■■Quickly sending pictures in the camera to WEB services Once you send a picture, you can send pictures to the WEB service as quickly and easily as using a smartphone, only when the environment for connecting to a wireless access point is available. (The instructions below assume that you are already registered to “LUMIX CLUB” and the camera has a record of a connection to a wireless access point.
Wi-Fi Using WEB services When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] Preparation You need to register to “LUMIX CLUB” (→251) and configure the Cloud Sync. setting to send a picture to a Cloud Folder. Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (→268) on a PC or “Image App” on a smartphone to configure the Cloud Sync. settings. ■■About the images sent to a Cloud Folder by the use of [Cloud Sync. Service] (Current as of May 2017) ••If you set the picture destination to [Cloud Sync.
Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” About the [LUMIX CLUB] Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” login ID (free). If you register this unit to the “LUMIX CLUB”, you can synchronise images between the devices you are using, or transfer these images to WEB services. Use the “LUMIX CLUB” when uploading pictures to WEB services. ••You can set the same “LUMIX CLUB” login ID for this unit and a smartphone. (→253) Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details. https://lumixclub.panasonic.
Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” Acquiring a new login ID ([New account]) → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] → [LUMIX CLUB] → [Set/Add Account] → [New account] ••Connect to the network. Proceed to the next page by selecting [Next]. ••A confirmation screen will be displayed if a login ID has already been acquired for the camera. Select [Yes] to acquire a new login ID, or [No] if you do not need to acquire a new login ID.
Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” Using a previously acquired login ID/confirming and changing login ID and password ([Set Login ID]) Preparation To use a previously acquired login ID, confirm your ID and password. To change the “LUMIX CLUB” password on the camera, access the “LUMIX CLUB” website from your smartphone or PC and change the “LUMIX CLUB” password in advance. → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] → [LUMIX CLUB] → [Set/Add Account] → [Set Login ID] ••The login ID and password are displayed.
Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” Check the “LUMIX CLUB” terms of use Check the details if the terms of use have been updated. → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] → [LUMIX CLUB] → [Terms of use] Delete your login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB” Delete the login ID from the camera when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. You can also delete your “LUMIX CLUB” account. ••Changes and other actions to login IDs can only be made to the login ID acquired with the camera.
Wi-Fi About connections The following types of connections are available. [New Connection] Connect after selecting the Wi-Fi function and destination. [Select a destination from History] Connect using the same settings as a previous Wi-Fi connection. [Select a destination from Favorite] Connect using settings registered to Favourite. (→229, 238, 239) (→259) When a screen similar to the one below is displayed, select a connection method.
Wi-Fi About connections Connecting via a wireless access point ([Via Network]) Select a connection method to the wireless access point. ••WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices. To check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the wireless access point.
Wi-Fi About connections 1 Select the wireless access point you are connecting to 2 (If network authentication is encrypted) •• Pressing [DISP.] button will search for a wireless access point again. •• If no wireless access point is found, refer to “When connecting with [Manual Input]” (→257).
Wi-Fi About connections Connecting directly ([Direct]) Select a connection method with which your equipment is compatible. ••Read the operating instructions of your device for details. [WPS (Push-Button)] 1 2 [WPS Connection] On the camera screen, select [WPS (Push-Button)] Set the device to WPS mode •• You can wait longer for a connection by pressing the [DISP.] button on this unit.
Wi-Fi About connections Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([Select a destination from History] / [Select a destination from Favorite]) The camera keeps a History of times you used the Wi-Fi function. You can register items in the History to Favourite. You can easily connect with the same settings as used previously by connecting from History or Favourite. ••If the Wi-Fi settings of the device to connect to have been changed, it may not be possible to connect to the device.
Wi-Fi About connections Editing items registered in Favourite → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [Select a destination from Favorite] 1 Select the Favourite item you wish to edit and press [Remove from Favorite] — [Change the Order in Favorite] Select the destination. [Change the Registered Name] •• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” (→52) •• Up to 30 characters can be entered. A double-byte character will be treated as two characters.
Wi-Fi [Wi-Fi Setup] Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. [Wi-Fi Setup] cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] [Wi-Fi Password] You can improve security by enabling password entry for a direct connection to a smartphone. [ON]: Connects the camera and a smartphone using an SSID and password. (→230) [OFF]: Connects the camera and a smartphone using an SSID. (→229) [LUMIX CLUB] Acquires or changes the “LUMIX CLUB” login ID.
Connecting with other devices Enjoying 4K motion pictures Viewing 4K motion pictures ■■Viewing on TV screen When you connect this unit to a 4K-compatible TV and play back a motion picture recorded with [Rec Quality] of [4K], you can enjoy high-resolution 4K motion pictures. Although resolution output will be lower, you can also play back 4K motion pictures by connecting to a high-definition TV and other devices that do not have 4K support. Preparations •• Set [HDMI Mode (Play)] (→201) to [AUTO] or [4K].
Connecting with other devices Enjoying 4K motion pictures Storing 4K motion pictures You cannot transfer or copy motion pictures recorded in [Rec Quality] with [4K] to a Blu‑ray disc or DVD using a Panasonic recorder. (Current as of May 2017) ■■Storing 4K motion pictures on your PC For details, refer to (→267). You can use the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (→268) to convert the file size of a motion picture to a smaller size or copy it to a DVD.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the HDMI micro cable. Preparation Turn off both camera and TV. 1 Connect camera to TV Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ●●Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on the aspect ratio setting. ●●Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off. ●●Depending on the TV to be connected, motion picture files or 4K burst files may not be played back correctly. ●●Check the [HDMI Mode (Play)]. (→201) ●●Pictures are not displayed on the camera screen.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ●●VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Linkcompatible devices by connecting HDMI micro cables for enabling easy operation with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.) ●●VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industrystandard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. ••Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the instruction manual for your computer. ■■Computer specifications You can connect the camera to a computer that can detect a mass storage device (device that stores a large volume of data). ••Windows: Windows 10 / Windows 8.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Downloading software If you wish to play back or edit pictures on a PC, download software from the supplier’s website and install it on your PC. PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.9 PE You can capture still pictures or motion pictures to your PC, or organise captured pictures by categorising by recording date, model name of the digital camera used to record, etc.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE This software develops and edits RAW file pictures. Edited pictures can be saved in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be displayed on a PC, etc. Check the website below to download/install the software. http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ ••Operating environment Supported OS Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 Mac OS X v10.6 - v10.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Copying still pictures and motion pictures Preparations •• Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on your computer before starting the copying procedure. (→268) •• Turn on the camera and computer. 1 Connect camera to computer •• Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ■■Copying to your computer without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. ••The card of this unit contains the following files (folder structure). DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) Card ●●Windows Drive (“LUMIX”) is displayed in “Computer”.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder If you insert a card that has pictures recorded with this camera into a Panasonic recorder, you can dub the content to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD etc. ••The method of importing still pictures and motion pictures recorded in this unit to other devices will vary depending on the file format (JPEG, RAW, AVCHD, or MP4). ••See the instruction manual for the recorder for details for copying and playing back.
Connecting with other devices Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Preparations •• Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed. •• Turn on the camera and printer. 1 Connect camera to printer •• Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket.
Connecting with other devices Printing Printing multiple pictures Multiple pictures are printed at one time. 1 Press to select [Multi Print] in step 3 of “Printing” (→273) 2 Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET] [Multi Select] [Select All] 3 Scroll between pictures with , select pictures to print with [MENU/SET] (Press [MENU/SET] again to release selection.) Use to select [OK], and press [MENU/SET] Print all pictures. [Print Set (DPOF)] Print pictures selected in [Print Set].
Connecting with other devices Printing ■■Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF] [Num.of prints] Sets number of pictures (up to 999 pictures). [Paper Size] Sets the paper size. [Page Layout] Sets whether or not to add borders and how many pictures to be printed on each sheet of paper.
Others Optional accessories AC adaptor (optional) / DC coupler (optional) By using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC10: optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional), you can record and play back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor. ●●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). ●●Also read the AC adaptor and DC coupler operating instructions.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays ••The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. ••The information displayed, such as histograms, magnifications, and numeric values, are only for the purpose of reference.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays [Quality] (→173) 200fps 100fps [High Speed Video] (→86) [AFS/AFF/AFC] (→91)/ AFS AFF AFC MF MF (→104) [AF Mode] (→92) [Pull Focus] (→160) [Face Recog.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays [Dial Guide] (→193) Function buttons (→49) White Balance Bracket (→113) White Balance Fine Adjustment (→112) Colouring (→57) Defocus control function (→57, 84) White Balance (→110) Colouring (→56) 98 RXXmXXs Brightness (exposure) (→57, 84) Number of recordable pictures (→28) Type of defocus ([Miniature Effect]) (→80) Available recording time*1 (→29) [One Point Color] (→81) [Sunshine] (→81) Touch tab (→195) Touch zoom (→145) Touch Shutter (→43) (→57) (→
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays In playback 15 pic.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays Clear Retouch completed icon (→214) Acquiring information icon Playback (Motion Pictures) (→162) 1ST DAY Travel elapsed days (→197) Upload (Wi-Fi) icon (→249) Name*2 (→181, 183) Location*2 (→197) Title*2 (→215) Recording information Burst Picture Group Display (→166) [Time Lapse Shot] Picture Group Display (→166) Display for the Stop Motion Animation Group (→166) Submenu icon (→249) [Silent Mode] (→186) 11 months 20 days Age in years/months (→181, 183) Multi
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays ■■Detailed information display 10:00 1.DEC.2017 100-0001 Recording information [Aspect Ratio] (→172)/ [Picture Size] (→173) [Stabilizer] (→140) [i.Dynamic] (→175) [HDR] (→176)/[iHDR] (→56) [i.
Others Message displays The following explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the screen, and how to respond to them. ■■Memory cards [Memory Card Error] / [Format this card?] •• Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→28) •• Try with a different card. [Read Error] / [Write Error] / [Please check the card] •• Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→26). •• Turn off the camera and remove the card.
Others Message displays ■■Wi-Fi function [Failed to connect wireless access point] / [Connection failed] / [No destination found] •• The wireless access point information set on this unit is wrong. Check the authentication type, encryption type, and encryption key. (→256) •• Radio waves from other devices may block the connection to a wireless access point. Check other devices that are connected to the wireless access point and devices that use the 2.4 GHz band. [Connection failed.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→285 - 293) first. If the problem persists, Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→203). Also, see the Panasonic support site for the latest support information. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.) ■■Battery, power The charging lamp blinks. •• Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Recording Cannot record pictures. The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed. •• When [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS], the camera will not record until proper focusing is achieved. (→188) Recorded pictures look white. •• Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). →→Turn the camera on to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark. •• AE Lock (→106) is set inappropriately.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting fixture. •• This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction. •• If you are taking still pictures using the electronic shutter, the striping may be reduced by setting a slower shutter speed.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Motion Picture Cannot record motion pictures. •• When a large capacity card is used, you may not be able to take a picture for a while after you turn on the camera. Motion picture recording stops midway. •• When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded continuously, the camera may ] and stop the recording. Wait until the camera cools down.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Monitor/viewfinder The monitor/viewfinder is turned off although the camera is turned on. •• If no operations are performed during the set time period [Auto LVF/Monitor Off] (→200) is activated, and the monitor/viewfinder turns off. •• When a hand or an object is close to the eye sensor, the monitor display mode could be switched to viewfinder display mode. (→34) It may flicker for an instant or the brightness of the screen may change significantly for an instant.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Wi-Fi function A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed. General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection •• Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network. •• Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency operated nearby? →→Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use them sufficiently away from the device.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting The Wi-Fi connection is not recognising my PC. The camera cannot be connected to Mac computer/Windows PC via Wi-Fi connection. •• By default, the Wi-Fi connection uses the default workgroup name of “WORKGROUP”. If the name of the workgroup has been changed, it will not be recognised. →→Select [PC Connection] then [Change Workgroup Name] in the [Wi-Fi Setup] to change the workgroup name to match that of your PC. (→261) •• Please confirm login name and password are correctly typed.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■TV, computer, printer No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured. •• Not connected correctly (→264). •• The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working. •• Is the camera’s [VIERA Link] setting set to [ON]? (→201) →→Check the VIERA Link (HDMI) settings on the device you are connecting to. →→Turn the camera off and on again. Cannot communicate with the computer. •• Set [USB Mode] to [PC] (→200, 270).
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Others The lens makes a clicking noise. •• When the camera is turned on or off, the lens is moved, or an aperture operation is performed, such a noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction. •• When the brightness changes after a zooming operation or moving the camera, the lens may make a noise while adjusting the aperture. This is not a malfunction. Zooming stops instantaneously. •• When using the Extra Optical Zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily.
Others Usage cautions and notes When in use ●●Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ••If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ••Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
Others Usage cautions and notes Caring for your camera To clean your camera, remove the battery, the DC coupler (optional) or a card, or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. ●●Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping with a dry cloth. ●●Do not use benzine, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the outer casing and finish of the camera. ●●If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully.
Others Usage cautions and notes Lens ●●Do not press the lens with excessive force. ●●Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the camera on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. ●●Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
Others Usage cautions and notes AC adaptor (supplied) ●●Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). ●●The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction. ●●After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.
Others Usage cautions and notes Personal Information To protect personal information, we recommend that you set a Wi-Fi password or a Wi-Fi function lock. (→261) If names or birthdays are set in [Profile Setup] or in the [Face Recog.] function, keep in mind that the camera and recorded pictures will contain personal information. Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, likeness rights, etc.
Others Usage cautions and notes Wi-Fi function ■■Use the camera as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
Others Usage cautions and notes ●●SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ●●The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. ●●HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ●●“AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Others Usage cautions and notes This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Others Usage cautions and notes This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) open source software The software categorised as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
