Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ72 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 CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. Carefully observe copyright laws.
Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C or incinerate. ■■About the battery charger 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. •• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
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. or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
Contents Information for Your Safety..... 2 Care of the camera................... 6 Standard accessories.............. 7 Names and Functions of Main Parts................................. 9 Attaching the lens cap/ shoulder strap........................ 11 Charging the battery.............. 12 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery..... 13 Sequence of operations......... 14 Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode...........
Care of the camera ■■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, LCD monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of July 2013. These may be subject to change. Battery pack DMW-BMB9E •• Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. Battery Charger DE-A84A Battery charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
Standard accessories ■■Optional Accessories Battery pack DC coupler*1 DMW-BMB9 DMW-DCC6 AC adaptor*1 DMW-AC8 Flash DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL500 MC protector DMW-LMCH55 ND filter DMW-LNDH55 PL filter (Circular Type) DMW-LPL55 AV Cable DMW-AVC1 USB connection cable DMW-USBC1 Lens adaptor DMW-LA8 Tele Conversion Lens*2 Close-up Lens*2 DMW-LT55 DMW-LC55 *1 The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional).
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Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Power lamp 2 Camera [ON/OFF] switch 3 Mode dial 4 Flash 5 Speaker •• Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 6 Lens barrel 7 Lens 8 Shoulder strap eyelet 9 [FOCUS] button 10 [ ] (Burst Mode) button 17 Hot shoe •• Do not attach other than the external flash on the hot shoe.
Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap ■■Attaching the Lens Cap •• When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the hole on the camera Pass the same string through the hole on the lens cap •• Pass the lens cap through the loop of the string and tighten it. Attach the lens cap ■■Attaching the Shoulder Strap •• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
Charging the battery •• Use the dedicated charger and battery. •• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. •• We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging light ([CHARGE]) On: Charging in progress (approx. 155 min.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery •• Turn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Battery: Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way and then check that it is locked by lever •• Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
Sequence of operations Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. Turn the camera on ( ) Motion picture button •• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date and time before using the camera. Set to the desired recording mode Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode. Shutter button ■■Recording mode Take pictures with automatic settings. Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Determine aperture, then record pictures.
Take pictures ■■Taking still pictures ■■Recording motion pictures (Shutter button) Press halfway (press lightly and focus) (Motion picture button) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) Press (Start recording) Press (End recording) ■■Use the zoom lever to adjust the range of the picture to be captured Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) ■■Viewing your Pictures Press the Playback button ( ) Press to select a picture to be displayed •• Ending Playback P
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
Recording using [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode When [Intelligent Auto Plus] (iA+) mode is selected, you can easily adjust the brightness and colouring, in addition to the background defocusing, without compromising the user-friendly operation of the [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor. Set mode dial to [ ] Press to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET] Preview screen •• A brief description of selected picture effect appears when you press [DISP.] button.
Using the rear dial You can use the rear dial to compensate the exposure or adjust the aperture value and shutter speed. The items that can be adjusted differ according to the recording mode. Compensating the exposure Press the rear dial to set Exposure Compensation to a selected state Exposure Compensation value Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure •• If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+” direction. •• If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure to the “-” direction.
Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. to in the [Program AE] Mode Example: Setting [AF Mode] from Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Press to select [AF Mode] and then press •• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
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 CD‑ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ■■For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD‑ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied) Click the [Operating Instructions] Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to install To return to the install menu.
Keeping the pictures on your PC Installing supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer to use. For details about operating environment and usage, please read “Operating Instructions for advanced features” (PDF format) or the manuals for each software. •• PHOTOfunSTUDIO / LoiLoScope are not compatible with Mac. PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE Pictures can be captured to a PC, and can be viewed, organised, printed, etc.
Downloading SILKYPIX Developer Studio 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. ■■Download procedure Download SILKYPIX Developer Studio from the following site and install it on your computer to use. (This software is not provided on the supplied CD-ROM.) http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ •• Compatible OS: Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP Mac OS X (10.4 - 10.
Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption DC 8.4 V When recording with LCD Monitor: 1.6 W When recording with Viewfinder: 1.5 W When playing back with LCD Monitor: 1.0 W When playing back with Viewfinder: 0.7 W Camera effective pixels 16,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.3″ MOS sensor, total pixel number 16,800,000 pixels Primary colour filter Lens Optical 60 x zoom f=3.58 mm to 215 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 20 mm to 1200 mm)/ Max. Wide: F2.
Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P) / Aperture-Priority AE (A) / Shutter-Priority AE (S) / Manual Exposure (M) Metering Mode [Multi Metering] / [Center Weighted] / [Spot] LCD monitor 3.0″ TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Viewfinder Colour LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 201,600 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) (with diopter adjustment -4 to +4 diopter) Flash Built-in pop up flash Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx.
Specifications Mass With card and battery: Approx. 606 (1.34 lb) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 562 (1.24 lb) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A84A): Information for your safety Input AC~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output DC 8.4 V, 0.43 A Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BMB9E): Information for your safety Voltage / capacity 7.2 V / 895 mAh Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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EU Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Web Site: http://panasonic.
