Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ330 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied disc. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
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Caution for AC Mains Lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
Contents ■ Information for Your Safety ................ 2 Recording Preparations ■ Taking pictures with automatic ■ Before use ........................................... 8 ■ Standard accessories ......................... 9 ■ Names and Functions of Main Parts ..................................... 10 ■ Preparations ...................................... 12 Attaching the Lens Hood .............................12 Attaching the Lens Cap ...............................13 Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......
Playback Others ■ Viewing your pictures....................... 36 ■ Viewing motion pictures .................. 37 ■ Deleting pictures ............................... 38 ■ Using the [Playback] menu .............. 39 ■ Reading the Operating Instructions Wi-Fi ■ Menu list ............................................ 52 ■ Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 54 ■ Specifications.................................... 59 ■ Digital Camera Accessory System ... 62 [RAW Processing] ..........................
Preparations Before use Care of the camera To avoid damaging your camera and to experience the maximum enjoyment you should exercise the following precautions. ● The lens, monitor and the camera body can sustain damage if the camera body is dropped or subjected to excessive temperature, moisture, water or dust. ● The monitor can be damaged if excessive pressure is applied to the screen surface, during actual use or while cleaning.
Preparations ● While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (DMWAC10E: optional) or DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional). ● The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. ● Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment.
Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 13 5 6 14 1 15 2 16 7 8 3 4 9 1 12 11 10 17 18 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 1 Shoulder strap eyelet (→13) 15 Hot shoe 2 Shutter button (→18) 16 Flash open lever 3 Zoom lever (→18) 4 Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp 5 [ ] (Exposure Compensation) button / [Fn1] button (→24) 6 Motion picture button (→34) 7 [Fn2] button (→24) 8 Wi-Fi® connection lamp 9 Rear dial (→20) 10 Status indicator (→17) 11 Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→17) 12 Mode dial (→19)
Preparations 26 27 28 29 30 32 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 43 42 41 40 26 Touch screen / monitor (→17, 22, 48) 38 [HDMI] socket 27 Eye cup 39 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 28 Viewfinder (→22) 40 DC coupler cover (→15) 29 Eye sensor (→22) 30 [AF/AE LOCK] button 31 Focus mode lever (→19) 32 [ ] (Playback) button (→36) 33 [DISP.] button Use this to change display. 34 Cursor button • Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
Preparations Preparations 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 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 2 3 Pinch here to attach or detach the cap.
Preparations Charging the battery The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12E. The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. 1 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging light ([CHARGE]) On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete • The AC mains lead does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain.
Preparations Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional) • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. • Make sure that the camera is turned off. Do not touch the terminal ●Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery. Move the lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
Preparations ■ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings According to the [Rec Format] (→35) and [Rec Quality] (→35) of a motion picture, the required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class. • SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing.
Preparations Opening the Monitor 1 2 3 1 Place your finger in the cleft on the right side of the monitor and open the monitor toward the left side (maximum 180°) 2 3 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.
Basics Zoom lever/Side lever (Use zoom) You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using the zoom or side lever. Zoom lever Side lever Move the zoom lever Slide the side lever T side: Telephoto, Enlarge the subject W side: Wide-angle, Capture a wider area Turning angle is large: Zoom speed is high Turning angle is small: Zoom speed is low Slide width is large: Zoom speed is high Slide width is small: Zoom speed is low ● Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming.
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 (→25) Take pictures with automatic settings. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (→25) Allows you to adjust the brightness (exposure) and colour hue as desired. Programme AE Mode Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Determine aperture, then record pictures.
Basics Side dial / Rear dial Rotate the side dial to adjust focus, and rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value and shutter speed. You can also select items and set numeric values.
Basics 1 Press [Fn2] button 2 Rotate the side/rear dial while the guide is displayed 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set • A guide will be displayed showing the items assigned to the side/ rear dials. • If no operations are performed, the guide will disappear in a few seconds. • The settings assigned to each dial will change. • When the recording screen is displayed, the original assignment settings for the dials are restored.
Basics [LVF] button (Switching between the monitor and viewfinder) 1 Press [LVF] button Eye Sensor • The display is switched as shown below. Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor Viewfinder display Monitor display If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts the focus as the eye sensor is activated.
Basics Setting the menu You can use the menu to set camera and recording functions, operate playback functions, and perform other operations. • The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode. • The setting methods vary depending on the menu item. 1 Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu 2 3 Press Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] 4 Press the [Q.
Basics Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) You can easily call some of the menu items and set them. 1 2 3 4 Press [Q.MENU ] button 50p Rotate the side dial or zoom lever to select a menu item Rotate the rear dial to select the setting Press [Q.MENU Quick menu ] button to close the 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]).
Recording 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 Plus Mode.
Recording 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. ] will be displayed on the screen. [iHDR] is activated when required.
Recording Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture value/shutter speed (Creative Video Mode) Recording mode: You can record motion pictures by manually setting the aperture value and shutter speed.
Recording Setting the 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] [Picture Size] 4:3 3:2 16:9 1:1 [L] 12M [L] 10.5M [L] 9M [L] 9M 4000×3000 4000×2672 4000×2248 2992×2992 [ [ [ [ M] 8M 3264×2448 [ S] 3M 2048×1536 M] 7M 3264×2176 [ S] 2.5M 2048×1360 M] 8M 3840×2160 [ M] 6M 2448×2448 S] 2M [ 1920×1080 S] 3.
Recording Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) Recording mode: 1 2 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC] 3 Press Press the side button • If you cannot select the macro recording mode, set the [Side Button Setting] under the [Custom] menu to [AF /FOCUS], and then press the side button. [ ] ([AF Macro]) to select the item and press [MENU/SET] You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm (0.033 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1x).
Recording Button operation Touch operation — Pinch in / Pinch out Enlarges/reduces the AF area in small steps. — Enlarges/reduces the AF area in large steps. Description Drag Moves the enlarged area. Switches the enlarged display. (windowed/full screen) — [DISP.] 5 [Reset] Resets the area to be enlarged back to the centre. Press the shutter button halfway • The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be displayed. • You can also exit MF Assist by pressing [MENU/SET].
Recording Recording 4K Photos Recording mode: You can select the desired moment from a burst of 4K photos taken at 30 frames/second and save that moment as a picture of approx. 8 million pixels. Record a 4K photo Select and save pictures The picture is complete • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. (→16) • When recording 4K photos, the angle of view becomes narrower. 1 2 3 Press [ Press ] button ( ) (→30) to select an item ([ ], etc.
Recording [4K Pre-Burst] For recording as needed whenever a photo opportunity arises Burst recording is performed for approximately 1 second before and after the moment that the shutter button is pressed. The shutter sound will be heard only once. • When the drive mode is set to [4K PHOTO] and ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), the [4K PHOTO] is set to [ battery drains faster and the camera temperature ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when rises. Select [ recording.
Recording Correcting jitter Recording mode: Automatically detects and prevents jitter. For motion picture recording, the 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabiliser function is available. It uses both the optical stabiliser of the lens and the electronic stabiliser of the camera’s sensor. [Operation Mode] (Normal) (Panning) [OFF] [E-Stabilization (Video)] Corrects vertical and horizontal jitter. Corrects vertical jitter.
Recording Recording motion pictures 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. (→35) Audio is recorded in stereo. 1 Press the motion picture button to start recording • 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] [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. → [Motion Picture] → [Rec Quality] When [AVCHD] is selected Picture size Recording frame rate [FHD/28M/50p] Item 1920×1080 50p Bit rate (approx.
Playback Viewing your pictures 1 2 Press the Playback button Press to select a picture to be displayed • When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another. • Pictures can also be forwarded or rewound by rotating the rear dial or dragging the screen horizontally (→22). • 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. (The pictures are displayed in a reduced size.
Playback 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 • Touching [ ] in the middle of the screen allows you to play back motion pictures.
Playback Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. [Delete Single] 1 Press [Q.MENU picture ] button to delete displayed • The same operation can be performed by touching [ 2 Use ]. to select [Delete Single] and press [MENU/SET] • A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed. Delete Single Delete Multi Delete All To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures A picture group is handled as 1 picture.
Playback Using the [Playback] menu [RAW Processing] You can use the camera to develop still pictures that were recorded in RAW format (→28). The created still pictures are saved in JPEG format. You can check how effects are applied to each picture while processing it. 1 Set the menu (→23) → [Playback] → [RAW Processing] 2 3 Press to select RAW file and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the item [White Balance] [Shadow] [Exposure Comp.
Playback ■ Setting each item When you select an item, the setting screen appears. Button operation Touch operation Drag Description Used to make adjustments [WB K Set] Used to display the colour temperature setting screen ]) (Only when [White Balance] is set to [ [Adjust.] Used to display the White Balance fine adjustment screen (Only when [White Balance] is set) [DISP.] [DISP.
Wi-Fi What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone/tablet (→42) Taking pictures via a smartphone (remote recording) (→44) Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone (→44) Saving pictures in the camera to a smartphone (→44) Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services (→44) Adding location information to pictures in the camera from a smartphone (→45) Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your preference on a
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic that allows your smartphone to perform the following operations of a Wi-Fi-compatible LUMIX. For Android™ apps Supported OS Android 4.
Wi-Fi Connecting to a smartphone For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) and Android devices Connecting without entering the password You can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on this unit without entering a password on your smartphone. 1 Select the menu on the camera (→23) → [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 Taking pictures via a smartphone (remote recording) 1 2 Connect to a smartphone (→43) Operate the smartphone Select [ ] Take pictures • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Some settings are not available. Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone 1 2 Connect to a smartphone (→43) Operate the smartphone Select [ ] • When the picture is touched, it is played back at a larger size.
Wi-Fi Adding location information to pictures in the camera from a smartphone You can send the location information acquired from a smartphone to the camera. After the information is sent, you can write it on the pictures in the camera.
Others Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied disc. ■ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the disc containing the Operating Instructions (supplied) • If the automatic playback screen is displayed, you can display the menu by selecting and executing [Launcher.exe]. • In Windows 8.
Others About supplied software The supplied DVD contains the following software. Install the software on your computer before using. PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE • Supported OS: Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista • Refer to the Operating Instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF) for further information about the operating environment. SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE • Supported OS: Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista Mac OS X v10.6 to v10.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ style) in the monitor.
Others 200fps 100fps [Quality] (→28) AF area [High Speed Video] Spot metering target AFS AFF AFC MF Focus Mode (→29) Centre marker display [Self Timer]4 (→30) AF Mode [Zoom Mic] [Pull Focus] [Mic Level Disp.] [Face Recog.] AFL [Mic Level Limiter] ([OFF]) AF Lock [Silent Mode] Burst (→30) [4K PHOTO] (→31) [Auto Bracket] (→30) External Microphone AEL Remaining battery Macro recording [Level Shot] [Stabilizer] Jitter alert Recording state (Flashes red.) (→34)/ Focus (Lights green.
Others [Dial Guide] 98 RXXmXXs Touch tab White Balance Bracket Touch zoom White Balance Fine Adjustment Touch Shutter White Balance [Touch AE] Colouring (→26) [Peaking] Number of recordable pictures5 Function buttons (→24, 41) Available recording time1, 5 Colouring (→26) Defocus control function (→26) Brightness (exposure) (→26) Type of defocus ([Miniature Effect]) [One Point Color] [Sunshine] Picture effect (Filter) adjustment display Picture effects (Filter) Aperture value (→18) Shutter
Others ■ On-monitor recording information Single (→30) Recording mode (→19) F2.
Others Menu list • The [Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [AFS/AFF], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [Diffraction Compensation], [i.Zoom], [Digital Zoom], and [Conversion] 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. [Rec] [Photo Style] [i.Dynamic] [ISO Limit Set] [Filter Settings] [i.
Others [Custom] [Cust.Set Mem.] [MF Guide] [Remaining Disp.] [Silent Mode] [Peaking] [Auto Review] [AF/AE Lock] [Histogram] [Fn Button Set] [AF/AE Lock Hold] [Guide Line] [Side Button Setting] [Shutter AF] [Center Marker] [Zoom lever] [Half Press Release] [Highlight] [Side Lever] [Quick AF] [Zebra Pattern] [Zoom Resume] [Eye Sensor AF] [Monochrome Live View] [Q.MENU] [Pinpoint AF Time] [Dial Set.] [Pinpoint AF Display] [Constant Preview] (M Mode) [AF Assist Lamp] [Expo.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting • Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. • Further information is provided in the “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. Check it together with the information in this section. Camera does not work even if the camera is turned on. Camera switches off as soon as the camera is turned on. • Battery needs recharging. • If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. → Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.
Others 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 The flash fires twice. • The flash fires twice. (Except when [Firing Mode] (→52) of [Flash] is set to [MANUAL]) When redeye reduction is set, the firing interval will be longer. Make sure that the subject does not move until the second firing is completed. Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. • A card is not inserted in the camera. • There is no picture on the card to play back.
Others It cannot connect to the wireless LAN. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed. (continued) About a wireless access point • Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating state. • The camera may not display or connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio wave condition. → Perform the connection closer to the wireless access point. → Remove the obstacles between this unit and the wireless access point. → Change the direction of this unit.
Others Pictures cannot be transmitted to the computer. • If a firewall is enabled by the OS or security software, this unit may be unable to connect to the computer. Transmission of the image fails midway. There is an image that could not be transmitted. • Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red. • Is the size of the image too large? → Divide the motion picture using [Video Divide]. (→53) → Reduce the image size at [Size], and then send.
Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Image Stabiliser Focus range Shutter system Minimum Illumination Shutter speed DC 8.4 V ( 8.4 V) 2.1 W (When recording with monitor) 2.4 W (When recording with viewfinder) 1.6 W (When playing back with monitor) 1.6 W (When playing back with viewfinder) 12,100,000 pixels 1/2.
Others Exposure (AE) [Metering Mode] Monitor Viewfinder Flash Microphones Speaker Recording media Recording file format Still picture Programme AE (P) / Aperture-priority AE (A) / Shutter-priority AE (S) / Manual exposure (M) / AUTO Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV steps, -3 EV to +3 EV) Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot 3.0″ TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 1,040,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Touch screen 0.39″ OLED Live Viewfinder (4:3) (Approx.
Others Dimensions Mass Operating temperature Operating humidity Dust-proof and splash-proof Approx. 131.6 mm (W) x 91.5 mm (H) x 117.1 mm (D) [5.18″ (W) x 3.60″ (H) x 4.61″ (D)] (excluding the projection part) With card and battery: Approx. 691 (1.52 lb) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 640 (1.41 lb) 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 10%RH to 80%RH Yes ■ Wi-Fi Compliance standard Frequency range used (central frequency) Encryption method Access method IEEE 802.
Others Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Battery pack DMW-BLC12 AC adaptor1 DMW-AC10 DC coupler1 DMW-DCC8 Lens adaptor DMW-LA7 Tele conversion lens2 DMW-LT55 Close-up lens2 DMW-LC55 MC protector DMW-LMC52 ND filter DMW-LND52 PL filter (Circular type) DMW-LPL52 Flash DMW-FL360L / DMW-FL580L LED video light VW-LED1 Shutter remote control DMW-RSL1 Stereo shotgun microphone DMW-MS2 Stereo microphone VW-VMS10 AV cable DMW-AVC1 USB connection cable DMW-US
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