Basic Owner’s Manual Digital Camera Model No. DC-FZ1000M2 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed owner’s manual is available in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. (→89) Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit: USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Certification and Compliance Please select as follows: → [Setup] → [Approved Regulations] Contains FCC ID : VPYLB1JS955 This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. Certification and Compliance Please select as follows: → [Setup] → [Approved Regulations] CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) Contains IC : 772C-LB1JS955 This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference.
■ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. • Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects. • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
■ About the AC adaptor (supplied) CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated. AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A.
• To clean your camera, remove the battery, the DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional) or a card, or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel). • Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Contents ■ Information for Your Safety ................ 2 Preparations/Basics ■ Before use ......................................... 10 ■ Standard accessories ....................... 11 ■ Digital Camera Accessory System ... 12 ■ Names and Functions of Main Parts ..................................... 13 ■ About the Card .................................. 15 ■ Quick Start Guide.............................. 16 Attaching the Lens Cap ...............................16 Attaching the Shoulder Strap .............
Preparations/Basics 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. • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface • Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Preparations/Basics Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of February 2019. These may be subject to change. Battery pack DMW-BLC12PP • Charge the battery before use. • Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. Hot shoe cover SKF0106K (This is attached to the camera at the time of purchase.
Preparations/Basics Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Battery pack DMW-BLC12 Battery charger DMW-BTC12 AC adaptor DMW-AC10 DC coupler DMW-DCC8 Flash DMW-FL200L, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L Shutter remote control DMW-RS2 LED video light VW-LED1 Stereo shotgun microphone DMW-MS2 Stereo microphone VW-VMS10 MC protector DMW-LMCH62 PL filter (Circular type) DMW-LPL62 Shoulder Strap DMW-SSTG9 The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC
Preparations/Basics Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17 11 12 13 18 19 14 15 16 20 21 22 10 9 8 11 23 29 28 26 25 24 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Zoom lever (→24) Shutter button (→23) Front dial (→26) Motion picture button (→52) [Fn4] button (→31) / [ ] (Exposure Compensation) button (→37) Charging lamp (→20) / WIRELESS connection lamp (→71) Rear dial (→26) [Fn5] button (→31) Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→21) Mode dial (→25) Shoulder strap eyelet (→16) Self-timer indicator /
Preparations/Basics 30 31 32 33 39 40 41 34 35 36 37 38 46 45 44 43 42 30 [AF/AE LOCK] button (→37) 31 Focus mode lever (→34, 36) 32 [Fn6] button (→31) / 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 [Q.MENU] button (→31) Speaker [ ] (Playback) button (→56) [DISP.
Preparations/Basics About the Card The following SD standard-based cards can be used. Type of Card Capacity SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards Notes 512 MB – 2 GB • This unit is compatible with UHS- 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/Basics Quick Start Guide Attaching the Lens Cap Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. • Do not hang or swing around the camera with the lens cap string. • Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning this unit on. • Be careful that the lens cap string does not become entangled with the shoulder strap. 1 Use the lens cap string (supplied) to attach the lens cap to the camera 2 Attach the lens cap Pinch here to attach or detach the cap.
Preparations/Basics Attaching the Lens Hood • Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be bent. • Make sure that the camera is turned off. • Be sure to close the flash beforehand.
Preparations/Basics Inserting the battery and/or SD memory card (optional) Make sure that the camera is turned off. 1 2 [OPEN] Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct [LOCK] • Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever ( ). • Card: Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks. Do not touch the terminal.
Preparations/Basics Charging the battery • The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP. • 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. AC adaptor (supplied) To the electrical outlet USB connection cable (supplied) Computer • Turn on the computer.
Preparations/Basics Charging from the power outlet Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet. Charging from a computer Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). ■ Charging lamp indications Charging lamp (Red) On Charging in progress Off Charging complete (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.
Preparations/Basics Opening the Monitor 1 1 2 3 2 3 Place your finger in the cleft on the right side of the monitor and open the monitor toward the left side (maximum 180°) It can be rotated 180° to the direction of the lens Return the monitor to its original position ● Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use excessive force. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
Preparations/Basics [LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder) 1 Press [LVF] ( ) button Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor Viewfinder 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. When the eye or object moves away from the viewfinder, the camera returns to monitor display.
Preparations/Basics ■ Free angle shooting The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor. Taking pictures at high angle Taking pictures at low angle Shutter button (Taking pictures) 1 Set mode dial to [ 2 Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly) to focus on the subject ] • The camera automatically optimizes the main settings. • For details on the recording modes, refer to (→25).
Preparations/Basics Basic operations Zoom lever (Use zoom) Control ring Zoom lever 1 1 Move the zoom lever Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) • The zoom speed varies according to how far you rotate the lever. Turn the control ring ← Capture a wider area (wideangle) → Enlarge the subject (telephoto) “Control ring”(→26) Optical Zoom: You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality.
Preparations/Basics Mode dial (Select the recording mode) 1 Set to the desired recording mode • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode. Intelligent Auto Mode (→32) Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (→32) Program AE Mode Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Determine aperture, then take pictures. Shutter-Priority AE Mode Determine shutter speed, then take pictures.
Preparations/Basics Control ring You can use the control ring to change the settings for recording. Control ring Mode dial Step Zoom / Picture effects change Step Zoom When Manual Focus is set, the control ring is assigned to focus adjustment. ● You can change to your preferred settings using [Control Ring] from the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. Front dial/Rear dial Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Preparations/Basics 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. • This owner’s manual expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as . [DISP.] button (Switching the display information) 1 Press [DISP.] button to switch the display During recording You can switch the viewfinder/monitor display method.
Preparations/Basics ■[ ] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display) With information Without information With information + level gauge Without information + level gauge 60p 60p Turned off Monitor recording information screen This screen is displayed only when [Monitor Info. Disp.] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu is set to [ON]. Settings can be adjusted directly by touching each of the items displayed on the screen.
Preparations/Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) 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. Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function 1 2 Touch [ ] Touch an icon ■ Touch AF, Touch Shutter The icon switches every time you touch it. [ ] (Touch AF) Focuses on the position you touch.
Preparations/Basics Setting the menu 1 2 Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu Switch the menu type Press Press to select a tab such as [ ] • You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial.
Preparations/Basics Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) You can easily call some of the menu items and set them during recording. 1 Press [Q.MENU] button 60p 2 3 4 Rotate the front dial to select a menu item Rotate the rear dial to select the setting Press [Q.
Recording Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment. 1 Set mode dial to [ 2 Point the camera at the subject ] • At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. • When the camera identifies the optimal scene, the icon switches to the one for that scene.
Recording Taking pictures with customized coloring, blurriness of the background and brightness Recording mode: ■ Setting coloring Press [ ] button ( ) to display the setting screen Rotate the rear dial to adjust color • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. ■ Defocusing the background (Defocus control function) Press [Fn7] button to display the setting screen Rotate the rear dial to set the blurriness of the background • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
Recording Taking pictures with Auto Focus Recording mode: Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. 1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC] • It is fixed to [AFS] when Panorama Shot Mode is set. Settings [AFS/AFF] The movement of the subject and the scene [AFS] Subject is still (Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.) (Auto Focus Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Recording Switching [AF Mode] Recording mode: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. 1 2 Press [ Press Settings: [ [ ] button ( ) to select Auto Focus mode and press [MENU/SET] ] (Face/Eye Detection) / [ ] (Tracking) / [ ] (49-area-focusing) / ] etc. (Custom Multi) / [ ] (1-area-focusing) / [ ] (Pinpoint-focusing) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) Recording mode: This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g.
Recording 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. 1 2 Set the focus mode lever to [MF] 3 Press to adjust the focus position, and press [MENU/SET] Press [ ] button ( ) • The screen changes to the assist screen and an enlarged display appears. (MF Assist) • To return the focus position to the center, press [DISP.] button.
Recording Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure (AF/AE Lock) Recording mode: You can use the AF/AE Lock function to fix the focus and exposure in advance and change the composition of the picture when recording. This function is convenient when you want to focus on the edge of the screen or when your subject is back-lit.
Recording Setting the ISO Sensitivity Recording mode: Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting). 1 Press [ ] button ( ) 2 Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear or front dial ISO sensitivity • You can change the setting content on the ISO sensitivity screen from [ISO Displayed Setting] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. AUTO (Intelligent ISO) 125 20 ISO sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 32001 depending on the brightness of a subject.
Recording Adjusting the White Balance Recording mode: This item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source. 1 Press [ ] button ( ) 2 Rotate the rear or front dial to select the White Balance Automatic adjustment in accordance with the light source. • Under a light source (such as an incandescent light) that produces reddish pictures: – [AWBc] gives higher priority to the original colors of the subject and reduces the reddish hue.
Recording ■ Performing White Balance fine adjustments White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colors still do not appear as anticipated. In step 2 of “Adjusting the White Balance” (→39), select the White Balance and press Use to perform White Balance fine adjustments • Pressing [DISP.] button resets the position back to the center. Press [MENU/SET] to finalize the setting • Press the shutter button halfway to return to the recording screen.
Recording Selecting a Drive Mode ([Burst] / [Self Timer]) Recording mode: You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button. 1 Rotating the drive mode dial [Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. [Burst] The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
Recording 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. • When recording, the angle of view becomes narrower.
Recording 3 4 Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu Press the shutter button to perform recording • Burst pictures are saved as a single 4K burst file in the MP4 format. • When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen will be displayed automatically. ● If the surrounding temperature is high or 4K photos are recorded continuously, [ ] may be displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down.
Recording 4 Touch [ ] to save the picture • The selected picture will be saved as a new picture in the JPEG format separate from the 4K burst file. ● If you use [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] in the [Playback] menu, you can bulk save 5 seconds’ worth of 4K recording. ■ Marker When selecting and saving pictures from a 4K burst file, you can select pictures easily by skipping between marked positions. White marker: This is manually set during recording or playback.
Recording 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. • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. • We recommend using a tripod to perform [Focus Stacking]. • During recording, the angle of view will be narrower.
Recording 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. ]. • To switch to the [Focus Stacking] operations screen, touch [ ]. • To highlight in-focus portion with color, touch [ ]. • To enlarge the display, touch [ • You can make fine adjustments to the focus by dragging the slide bar during enlarged display. (The same operation can be .
Recording Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Recording mode: You can take pictures with Time Lapse Shot or Stop Motion Animation. • The pictures are recorded as a set of group pictures. • Complete the date and time settings in advance. (→21) Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] The camera can automatically take pictures of subjects such as animals or plants as time elapses and create a motion picture.
Recording Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] You can stitch still pictures to create stop motion animation. 1 2 Set the drive mode dial to [ ] Set the menu → [Rec] → [Time Lapse/Animation] [Mode] To switch between Time Lapse Shot and Stop Motion Animation Select [Stop Motion Animation] [Auto Shooting] [ON]: Takes pictures automatically at a set recording interval. [OFF]: Takes pictures manually, one frame at a time.
Recording 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 → [Rec] → [Bracket] → [Bracket Type] (Exposure Bracket) (Aperture Bracket) (Focus Bracket) (White Balance Bracket) Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting the exposure. (→50) Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting the aperture.
Recording Exposure Bracket ■ About [More Settings] (step 2 in (→49)) [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. ]:Takes all the pictures set to be taken when you press the shutter button once.
Recording Taking pictures with flash Recording mode: ■ Open/Close the built-in flash To open the flash Slide the flash open lever. • Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out. To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be careful not to catch a finger or any other part of your body or any object when you close the flash. • Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera. • Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in use.
Recording 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 or 4K motion pictures recorded in MP4. 1 Press the motion picture button to start recording Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time Recording (lights up in red) • Recording of motion picture appropriate for each motion picture mode is possible. • Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.
Recording ■ Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate → [Motion Picture] → [Rec Format] Settings: [AVCHD] / [MP4] → [Motion Picture] → [Rec Quality] When [AVCHD] is selected: [FHD/28M/60p]1 / [FHD/17M/60i] / [FHD/24M/30p] / [FHD/24M/24p] ● [AVCHD] motion pictures: Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording when the file size exceeds 4 GB.
Recording 3 Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to start recording Touch [ ] (Cannot be used during [High Speed Video] recording.) Touch icon Zoom Exposure Compensation Aperture value ISO sensitivity Shutter speed [Sound Rec Level Adj.] Drag the slide bar to set [ ]/[ ] Changes the setting slowly [ ]/[ ] Changes the setting quickly Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motion pictures.
Recording 1 2 Set mode dial to [ Set the menu → 3 4 ] [Creative Video] → [4K Live Cropping] Settings: [40SEC] / [20SEC] / [OFF] Set the crop start frame and press [MENU/SET] to set • Set the crop end frame as well. • When making settings for the first time, a crop start frame of size 1920×1080 is displayed. • Move the frame by touching it or using the cursor button. You can adjust the frame size by pinching out/pinching in or rotating the rear or front dial.
Playback Viewing your pictures 1 2 Press [ ] (Playback) button Press to select a picture to be displayed • When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another. ■ Ending Playback Press [ ] (Playback) button again or press the shutter button halfway. ● The playback screen appears if the camera is turned on while pressing [ ] (Playback) button. ● When [Lens Retraction] is set to [ON], the lens barrel is retracted after approx.
Playback Switching the Playback Method Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” 1 Move the zoom lever toward T side 1x → 2x → 4x → 8x → 16x Operation Touch operation — Pinch out / Pinch in Description Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps. Drag Moves the enlarged area (during enlarged display). — Forwards/rewinds a picture while maintaining the same zoom magnification and zoom position (during enlarged display). ● Pictures recorded with [Quality] set to [ ] can be enlarged up to 8x.
Playback Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. [Delete Single] 1 Press [ 2 Use ] button to delete displayed picture to select [Delete Single] and press [MENU/SET] To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures A picture group is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group are deleted.
Menu Menu list • You can display an explanation on the menu by pressing the [DISP.] button while you select a menu item or setting. (→30) Menus to be displayed in each recording mode [Intelligent Auto] [Intelligent Auto Mode] [iHandheld Night Shot] [iHDR] [High Speed Video] [4K Live Cropping] [Creative Video] [Exposure Mode] [Custom Mode] You can select your preferred custom setting from [Set1], [Set2], and [Set3].
Menu [Motion Picture] [Rec Format] [Flkr Decrease] [Sound Rec Level Limiter] [Rec Quality] [Level Shot] [Snap Movie] [Picture Mode in Rec.] [Wind Noise Canceller] / [Wind Cut] [Continuous AF] [Sound Rec Level Disp.] [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Video)] [Sound Rec Level Adj.] [Special Mic.] [Zoom Mic] The menu items are common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus.
Menu [Setup] [Online Manual] [Monitor Display Speed] [Version Disp.] [Cust.Set Mem.] [LVF Display Speed] [Folder / File Settings] [Clock Set] [Monitor Display]/ [Viewfinder] [No.Reset] [World Time] [Monitor Luminance] [Travel Date] [m/ft] [Wi-Fi] [Eye Sensor] [Bluetooth] [Wireless Connection Lamp] [Beep] [USB Mode] [TV Connection] [Language] [Economy] [Reset] [Reset Network Settings] [Level Gauge Adjust.
Menu [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] When [4:3] is selected Settings [L] (17.5M) [ M] (9M) [ S] (4.
Menu [Photo Style] Recording mode: You can adjust the colors and picture quality according to the concept of the picture that you want to create. → [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [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 gray only, such as black and white. [L.
Menu ■ Adjusting the picture quality Press Press to select the type of Photo Style to select an item and press to adjust [Contrast] [+] / [–] [Sharpness] [+] / [–] [Noise Reduction] [+] / [–] [Saturation]1 [+] / [–] [Color Tone]1 [+] / [–] [Filter Effect] 2 [Grain Effect] 2 [Yellow] / [Orange] / [Red] / [Green] / [Off] [Low] / [Standard] / [High] / [Off] Sets the graininess in a picture. 1 [Color Tone] is displayed only when [Monochrome], [L.Monochrome] or [L.Monochrome D] is selected.
Menu [Stabilizer] Recording mode: Automatically detects and prevents jitter. For motion picture recording, the 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer function is available. It uses both the optical stabilizer of the lens and the electronic stabilizer of the camera’s sensor. → [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Stabilizer] [Operation Mode] (Normal) [E-Stabilization (Video)] Corrects vertical and horizontal jitter. (Panning) Corrects vertical jitter. This setting is ideal for panning.
Menu [Shutter Type] Recording mode: You can take pictures using two types of shutter modes: the mechanical shutter and electronic shutter. → [Rec] → [Shutter Type] [AUTO] The shutter mode automatically switches based on the recording conditions and shutter speed. [MSHTR] Uses only the mechanical shutter mode to take a picture. Shutter Speed (seconds): B (Bulb)1, 60 - 1/4000 [ESHTR]2 Uses only the electronic shutter mode to take a picture.
Menu [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 Press [Playback] → [RAW Processing] 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. [White Balance] [Brightness correction] [Photo Style] [i.
Menu • If you have selected [Noise Reduction], [i.Resolution], or [Sharpness], the comparison screen is not displayed. • You can also zoom in by quickly touching the display twice. (If the display was enlarged, it returns to the same magnification ratio.) The following operating methods are available to make adjustments on the comparison screen. Current setting Operation Touch operation Drag / Description Used to make adjustments [DISP.] [DISP.
Menu ■ [Composite Merging]: Selecting frames to combine Drag the slide bar or use to combine Press [MENU/SET] to select the frames • The selected frames are remembered, and the display goes to the preview screen. to select items and press [MENU/SET] to perform • Use the following operations. – [Next]: Lets you select more frames for combining. – [Reselect]: Discards the frame selected immediately before and lets you select a different image.
Menu 1 2 Use to select the 4K burst files and press [MENU/SET] Select frames to combine Select the frames so that the moving subject will not overlap on the preceding or subsequent frames. (The sequence composition may not be created properly if the subject overlaps.) Drag the slide bar or use to combine Press [MENU/SET] to select the frames • The selected frames are remembered, and the display goes to the preview screen. to select items and press [MENU/SET] to perform • Use the following operations.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth What you can do with the Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone • Operating the shutter button of the camera using a smartphone (remote recording) (→76) • Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites (→77) • Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your preference on a smartphone Expanding the scope of applications by connecting the camera to a smartphone compatible with Bluetooth
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Installing the smartphone app “Panasonic Image App” Supported OS Android™: Android 4.4 or later (Android 5.0 or higher is required to use the Bluetooth function) iOS: iOS 9.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ■ First-time connection You need to set up pairing (connection) for the first time only. When pairing is set up, a Wi-Fi connection is made automatically. (On the camera) → [Setup] → [Bluetooth] → [Bluetooth] → [SET] → [Pairing] • The camera enters pairing standby mode and displays its device name. (On your smartphone) Start “Image App” • If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is searching for cameras, close the message.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone that does not support for Bluetooth Low Energy 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] • The information required for directly connecting your smartphone to this unit (SSID ( )) is displayed.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Closing the Wi-Fi connection 1 Set the camera to Recording Mode 2 Select the camera’s menu items to terminate the Wi-Fi connection • Press the shutter button halfway to return to recording mode.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Operating the shutter button of the camera using a smartphone (remote recording) Wireless connectivity required: Wi-Fi 1 Connect to a smartphone (→74) 2 Operate the smartphone If the camera is already connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, select [ ] → [Remote operation]. (iOS devices) When you need to change the connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen, follow the on-screen message to change the setting. Select [ ] Take pictures • The recorded images are saved in the camera.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites Wireless connectivity required: Wi-Fi 1 Connect to a smartphone (→74) 2 Operate the smartphone If the camera is already connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, select [ ] → [Remote operation]. (iOS devices) When you need to change the connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen, follow the on-screen message to change the setting.
Others Downloading software Download and install software to edit and play back images with a PC. ● To download the software, your PC must be connected to the Internet. ● It may take time to download the software in some communication environments. PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0 AE (Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 7) You can capture still pictures or motion pictures to your PC, or organize captured pictures by categorizing by recording date, model name of the digital camera used to record, etc.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ style) in the monitor.
Others Focus (Lights green.) (→23)/ Recording state (Lights up in red.) (→52) Focus (Under low illumination) Focus (Starlight AF) Wi-Fi connection status Bluetooth connection status (→73) Location Logging (→77) Histogram Name2 Travel elapsed days3 Age in years/months2 Location3 Current date/time3 Travel destination setting3: Exposure meter Zoom (→24) AF area Spot metering target (→64) [Center Marker] [Self Timer] (→41) [Zoom Mic] [Sound Rec Level Disp.
Others ■ On-monitor recording information 1/60 1/60 F2.8 Recording mode (→25) Shutter speed Aperture value Battery indicator F2.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting • Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. • Further information is provided in the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”. Check it together with the information in this section. The charging lamp blinks. • Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature.
Others Subject appears skewed in pictures. • If you take a picture of a moving subject in the electronic shutter mode, motion picture recording mode, or 4K photo recording mode, the subject in the picture may be skewed in some cases. This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction. Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life. • When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc.
Others 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] (→22) 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. (→22) Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. • A card is not inserted in the camera.
Others It takes time to transmit an image to the WEB service. Transmission of the image fails midway. There is an image that could not be transmitted. • Is the size of the image too large? → Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide]. → Reduce the image size at [Size], and then send. • It may take longer time to transmit when distance to the wireless access point is far. → Transmit closer to the wireless access point.
Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Image Stabilizer Focus range Shutter system Minimum Illumination Shutter speed Exposure (AE) 86 DVQX1774 (ENG) DC 8.4 V (8.4 V ) 1.9 W (When recording with monitor) 2.9 W (When recording with viewfinder) 1.5 W (When playing back with monitor) 1.
Others Metering Mode Monitor Viewfinder Flash Microphones Speaker Recording media Multiple/Center weighted/Spot 3.0″ TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 1,240,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Touch screen 0.39″ OLED Live Viewfinder (4:3) (Approx. 2,360,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) [Approx. 0.74x (35 mm film camera equivalent), with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.
Others ■ Wireless transmitter Wireless LAN Compliance standard Frequency range used (central frequency) Encryption method Access method IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 ch) Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/WPA2™ Infrastructure mode Bluetooth function Compliance standard Bluetooth Ver. 4.
Others Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) More detailed operating instructions are available in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. https://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DC-FZ1000M2&dest=P • Click the desired language. ■ Confirming URLs and QR codes with the camera → [Setup] → [Online Manual] Settings: [URL display] / [QR Code display] • The URL or QR code will be displayed on the camera monitor.
Others Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
Others IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE. Limited Warranty Limits and Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
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Others Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc.
Others LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc.
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