Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LX5 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Contents Before Use Quick Guide ..............................................5 Standard Accessories ...............................7 Names of the Components .......................8 Removing the Hot Shoe Cover ...............11 Operating the Rear Dial ..........................12 Attaching the Lens Cap...........................13 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................14 Preparation Charging the Battery ...............................
• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]..........................96 • [NIGHT SCENERY] ..........................96 • [FOOD]..............................................97 • [PARTY] ............................................97 • [CANDLE LIGHT] ..............................97 • [BABY1]/[BABY2] ..............................98 • [PET] .................................................99 • [SUNSET] .........................................99 • [HIGH SENS.] ...................................99 • [HI-SPEED BURST] ................
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ..........................................177 • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)...................177 • Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot ................178 • Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket ...................................178 Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures .....................................184 • Copy the playback image using an AV cable ......................
Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P16) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 90 inlet type Insert the battery and the card. (P21) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P23) Refer to P24 when you use a card.
Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Press [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view.
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. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 4 5 Lens (P210, 211) Self-timer indicator (P74) AF Assist Lamp (P147) Flash (P67) Shoulder strap eyelet (P14) Focus selector switch (P45, 73, 84) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 LCD monitor (P64, 205) [AF/AE LOCK] button (P51, 136, 139) Playback button (P58) Status indicator (P22, 35, 41) [MENU/SET] button (P25) [DISPLAY] button (P64) [Q.
Before Use 14 Cursor buttons 3/[FOCUS] button (P51, 61, 137) 4/Function button (P32) Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often. [FILM MODE]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[AF MODE]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]/[FLASH]/ [AUTO BRACKET]/[ASPECT BRACKET] 2/Self-timer button (P74) 1/ISO (P75) In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.
Before Use 28 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the 28 29 30 tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 29 Speaker (P159) • Do not cover the speaker with your fingers. 30 Card/Battery door (P21) 31 Release lever (P21) 32 31 32 DC coupler cover (P22) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P22.
Before Use Removing the Hot Shoe Cover The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe. To use the External Live Viewfinder (DMW-LVF1; optional) (P196), External Viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional) (P198) or External Flash (P199), please remove the hot shoe cover. Press the hot shoe cover release button 1 and pull the shoe cover in the direction of the arrow 2.
Before Use Operating the Rear Dial There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing. Example of operation during recording/playback screen 1 “Rotating” Adjustments of Programme Shift (P48), Manual Focus (P84), ¢1 Aperture (P81), Shutter Speed (P81), etc. 2 “Pressing” Switching to compensating the exposure (P77), switching to Manual Focus operation (P84), etc.
Before Use 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 lens cap. Pass the same string through the hole on the camera. Attach the lens cap. • Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the Recording Mode. • Do not hang or swing around this unit with the lens cap string attached. • Be careful not to lose the lens cap.
Before Use Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper. Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper.
Before Use Note • Be sure to follow the steps and attach the shoulder strap correctly. • Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the camera. • Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” LOGO is on the outside. • Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder. – Do not wrap the strap around your neck. – It may result in injury or accident. • Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it. – It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right. 90 inlet type ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start.
Preparation ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 155 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal. Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above.
Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Recording still pictures [when using the LCD monitor/External Live Viewfinder (DMW-LVF1; optional)] Number of recordable pictures Approx. 400 pictures Recording time Approx. 200 min By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
Preparation ∫ Playback [when using the LCD monitor/External Live Viewfinder (DMW-LVF1; optional)] Playback time Approx. 360 min Note • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced. – In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P32).
Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direction you insert it.
Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. • The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back. • When using the built-in memory k>ð (access indication¢) • When using the card † (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Preparation Card The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Type of card which can be used with this unit SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) Remarks • SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment. • SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. Press [MENU/SET].
Preparation Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. : : A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P122) • Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format. • AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected. • When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and elsewhere.
Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Programme AE Mode Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button Set the mode dial to [ OFF ]. • To set the playback menu, proceed to step 3 by pressing the [(]. Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. 2 Press 2. 3 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. 4 Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it.
Preparation Using the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. Press [Q.MENU] when recording. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. A The items to be set and the settings are displayed. • You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY]. [WHITE BALANCE] (P131)/[AF MODE] (P134) - 30 - Q.
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P40) can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P28. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P25 for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
Preparation [CUST. SET MEM.] Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings. (Recording Mode only) [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] • Refer to P90 for details. Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often. (Recording Mode only) [Fn BUTTON SET] [FILM MODE]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[AF MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/ [ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]/[FLASH]/ [AUTO BRACKET]/[ASPECT BRACKET] • Refer to P124 for details about the [REC] Mode menu.
Preparation Set the pattern or position of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P64) [GUIDE LINE] [REC. INFO.]: [OFF] [ON] [PATTERN]: [ ] [ ] [ ]: Position of the guide line can be set. Refer to P65 for how to set. • The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ [HISTOGRAM] ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram.
Preparation [HIGHLIGHT] When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. [OFF]/[ON] • If there are any white saturated areas, we [ON] [OFF] recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P77) referring to the histogram (P66) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.
Preparation In Manual Focus, the assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [MF ASSIST] [OFF] [MF1]: The centre of the screen is enlarged. [MF2]: The centre of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. • Refer to P84 for details. You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery.
Preparation [PLAY ON LCD] If you are using the External Live Viewfinder (DMW-LVF1; optional), LCD monitor will automatically turn on when Recording Mode is switched to Playback Mode. [OFF]/[ON] • Refer to P65 for details. Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. o [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed.
Preparation w [RESET] The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings. • When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When the [REC] Mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be also reset, too. • When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.
Preparation Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional). [HDMI MODE] [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. [1080i]: The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output. [720p]: The progressive method with 720 available scan lines is used for output.
Preparation Set the screen that will appear when a Scene Mode has been selected. } [SCENE MENU] [OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected Scene Mode appears. [AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears. The last operated menu position is saved even if the camera is [MENU RESUME] turned off. [OFF]/[ON] User’s name can be recorded in the picture while taking the picture. The user’s name recorded in the picture can be confirmed using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.
Preparation [FORMAT] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card.
Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode, and Record Still Picture or Motion Picture Turn the camera on. A Mode dial • The status indicator 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. (It turns off after about 1 second.) OFF ON Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part B. • Rotate the Mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o) ∫ Basic Programme AE Mode (P45) The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
Preparation ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P81) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P81) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode (P82) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Creative Motion Picture Mode (P111) Record motion picture with manual settings.
Preparation Tips for taking good pictures A AF Assist Lamp • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Do not cover the speaker with your fingers. • Do not touch the front of the lens.
Preparation A Shutter button B Motion picture button Taking the still picture Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. ∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each Recording Mode. Recording the motion picture Press the motion picture button to start the recording. Press the motion picture button again to stop the recording.
Basic [REC] Mode: ³ Basic Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Programme AE Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [REC] menu. Set the mode dial to [ ]. • Set the focus selector switch to [AF]. • To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P124).
Basic ∫ Setting the colour tone of the picture by using the [REC] Mode menu (P124) ∫ When taking pictures using the Built-in flash (P67) ∫ When taking pictures using the Zoom (P54) ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures when the image appears too dark (P77) ∫ To adjust the colours and take pictures when the image appears too red (P131) ∫ When recording motion pictures (P104) Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
Basic When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take) 1 2 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure. Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully. We recommend that you use the Face Detection function when taking pictures of people.
Basic Programme Shift In Programme AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Programme Shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE Mode.
Basic [REC] Mode: ñ Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. – Scene Detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face Detection/Quick AF/ [I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation/[I.
Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. ¦ > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET] [i-BABY]¢ • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. 1 Press 3 (FOCUS). • [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. • AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the screen. • Press 3 (FOCUS) again to cancel. 2 Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject. • AF Tracking frame will turn yellow.
Basic Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ∫ [REC] Mode menu [PICTURE SIZE]¢1 (P127)/[BURST] (P144)/[COLOR EFFECT]/[FACE RECOG.] (P113) • [COLOR EFFECT] can set the colour effects of [STANDARD], [Happy] or [B/W]. When [Happy] is selected, it is possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brilliance for the colour brightness and vividness. ∫ [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu [REC MODE] (P108)/[REC QUALITY]¢1 (P108) ∫ [SETUP] menu [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[STABILIZER DEMO.
Basic [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P148) [1ST] [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P149) [ON] [CONTINUOUS AF] (P152) [ON] [WIND CUT] (P152) ¢1 ¢2 ¢3 ¢4 ¢5 [OFF] The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. Fix to [AUTO] during motion picture recording. Fix to [Ø] when a face is not recognised during motion picture recording. Fix to [OFF] when the Scene Detection is set to [ ], [ ], or [ ]. Fix to [MODE1] during motion picture recording. • The following functions cannot be used.
Basic [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 6.7k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (1:1/4:3/3:2/16:9). The zoom magnification can be increased by approximately 1.
Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Maximum magnification Picture quality Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) 3.8k 6.7k¢ No deterioration No deterioration Conditions [PICTURE SIZE] with selected. None Screen display (P127) is A [ Feature Intelligent Zoom 5k (including Optical Zoom 3.8k) Maximum 8.9k (including Extra Optical Zoom magnification 6.7k) Picture quality No noticeable deterioration Conditions [i.ZOOM] (P145) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON].
Basic ∫ Extra Optical Zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. • The Optical Zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. Zoom position is as when the power was turned off if the [ZOOM RESUME] (P34) is set to [ON].
Basic Using the Step Zoom When the [STEP ZOOM] (P146) in [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], stoppable zoom position is displayed, making it possible to zoom to the focal length (recordable field of view indicator) you want to use. Zoom will stop at the focal lengths of 24 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm, and 90 mm (equivalent to a 35 mm film camera) every time the zoom lever is rotated.
Basic [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Press [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. A File number B Picture number A B 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture • Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status. • If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession. • It is also possible to forward/rewind pictures by rotating the rear dial.
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). A 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P161) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen. • Pictures are not rotated for display. • Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back. ∫ To return to normal playback 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1. • The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.
Basic Enlarge the focus point (display focus point) This unit will remember the focus point during the recording, and it can be enlarged with that point as a centre. Press 3 (FOCUS) during image playback. • Focus point may not be the centre of enlargement when it is at the edge of the image. • Refer to “Using the Playback Zoom” (P60) for operation during zooming.
Basic [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [DISPLAY] button B [‚] button Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step 5. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •[ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is pressed again, the setting is cancelled. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) Switching the display of the Screen Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P60), while playing back motion pictures (P159) and during a slide show (P154), you can only select “Normal display G” or “No display I”.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Monitor priority When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P36), the LCD monitor is turned on when switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode. You can save the time it would take to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when using the External Live Viewfinder (DMW-LVF1; optional) to record.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Histogram A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. Examples of Histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Underexposed 3 Overexposed ¢ Histogram F2.0 1/100 F2.0 1/200 ISO AWB 80 F2.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash Press the flash open switch. OPEN B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed. Note • Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the built-in flash to match the recording. • Open the flash.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Item ‡: AUTO ˆ: AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction¢ ‰: Forced Flash ON Š: Forced ON/Red-Eye Reduction¢ ‹: Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction¢ Œ: Forced Flash OFF Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ñ ‡ ˆ ‰ ±¢1 ‹ Š Œ — — — — ± ± ± ± ± — ± ± ± ± ± — ± ± ± ± — — ± ± ± ± — — ± — — — — — ± ¢2 — — — — — ± ¢3 — — — ± — ± ¢4 ± — ± — — ± ± ¥ ± — — ± ± ¥ ± — — ± * + 0 , .
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele AUTO 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 7.2 m (23.6 feet)¢ 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 4.4 m (14.4 feet)¢ ISO80 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 2.0 m (6.56 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) ISO100 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 2.3 m (7.54 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.3 m (4.26 feet) ISO200 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 3.2 m (10.4 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Adjust the flash output Adjust the flash output when the subject is small, or the reflectivity is very high or low. 1 2 3 Select [FLASH ADJUST.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P28) Press 2/1 to set the flash output and then press [MENU/ SET]. • You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting ‡ ˆ ‹ 1/60¢1 to 1/4000 ‰ Š Shutter speed (Sec.) 1¢1 to 1/4000 1 or 1/4 to 1/4000¢2 Œ ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting. (P143) ¢2 When [MIN. SHTR SPEED] is set to [AUTO]. (P143) • Refer to P83 for details about the Aperture-Priority AE, Shutter-Priority AE, and Manual Exposure. • ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm (0.04 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). Slide the focus selector switch to [AF#]. • In AF Macro Mode, [ ] is displayed. AF AF MF Take the pictures. ∫ Focus range in AF Macro Mode ¢ The focus range changes in steps. 30 cm (0.99 feet) T W 1 cm (0.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Setting the Light Sensitivity This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Press 1 ( ). • It can be set from the [REC] Mode menu (P130). Press 3/4 to select the ISO sensitivity and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • You can also press 1 ( ) to select. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • When [PICTURE SIZE] is set larger than [ ] (1:1), [ ] (4:3), [ ] (3:2), or [ ] (16:9) with [ISO6400]/[ISO12800] set ([ISO4000] to [ISO12800] when [ISO INCREMENTS] is set to [1/3 EV]), [PICTURE SIZE] will get smaller as shown below: Aspect ratio setting Picture size 1:1 > / 4:3 / / > 3:2 / / > 16:9 / / > • When [ISO6400]/[ISO12800] is set ([ISO4000] to [ISO12800] when [ISO INCREMENTS] is set to [1/3 EV]), the following functions cannot be used.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Underexposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. Press the rear dial to select [È], and then rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket/Aspect Bracket Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1 EV i1 EV Select [AUTO BRACKET] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Aspect Bracket Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes four pictures with aspect ratios of [4:3], [3:2], [16:9] and [1:1] (with a single shutter sound). Select [ASPECT BRACKET] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P28) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The combinations of picture sizes are as follows. [4:3] -. [3:2] -. [16:9] -.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When setting Auto Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen. • When setting Aspect Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen. • When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/shutter speed Aperture-Priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value. A Aperture Value • It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set the mode dial to [²]. • The Manual Exposure Assistance A appears for about 10 seconds. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed. B Aperture Value C Shutter Speed • It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-Priority AE Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) Shutter Speed (Sec) F8.0 F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 F3.5 F3.2 F2.8 F2.5 F2.2 F2.0 8 to 1/4000 8 to 1/2000 Shutter-Priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) Aperture Value 8 6 5 4 3.2 2.5 2 1.6 1/1.6 1.3 1 1/1.3 1/2 1/2.5 1/3.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. Set the focus selector switch to [MF]. •[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen while in Manual Focus Mode. AF AF MF Press the rear dial a few times to enable the Manual Focus operation. • Enabled operation will switch every time the rear dial is pressed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) MF ASSIST If you rotate the rear dial when [MF ASSIST] is set to [MF1] or [MF2], MF assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged allowing you to focus on the subject more easily. Select [MF ASSIST] on the [SETUP] menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [MF1] or [MF2] and then press [MENU/SET]. [MF1] The centre of the screen is enlarged. You can adjust the focus while determining the composition of the whole of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Manual Focus 1 Focus by rotating the rear dial. 2 Press the cursor button a few times furthermore in the same direction. 3 Finely focus on the subject by pressing the cursor button in reverse. ∫ One shot AF You can focus on the subject with Auto Focus by selecting [MF] with Focus selector switch and then pressing the 3 (FOCUS) button. This is convenient for prefocus.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures while adjusting colour (My Colour Mode) You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the screen and setting the desired effect. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press 3/4 to select an item. Item Effect [EXPRESSIVE] This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises the colour. [RETRO] This is a soft image effect that gives the appearance of a tarnished photograph.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET] to set. ∫ Readjust the My Colour settings Return to step 2 on page 87 by pressing [MENU/SET]. Note • During Motion Picture Recording, settings for My Colour Mode are used. • My Colour settings are memorised even if the camera is turned off. • [I.EXPOSURE] can be set only when the My Colour Mode is set to [CUSTOM]. • The following items cannot be set in My Colour Mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Adjusting the custom settings to achieve desired effects By selecting [CUSTOM], you can take pictures with colour, brightness and saturation adjusted to desired levels. In step 2 on page 87, select [CUSTOM] and press 1. Press 3/4 to select an item and 2/1 to adjust. Item Adjustment contents [COLOR] This will adjust the colour of the image from red light to blue light. (11 steps in n5) [BRIGHTNESS] This will adjust the brightness of the image.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) It is possible to register up to 4 sets of current camera settings as custom sets. • Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance. Select [CUST. SET MEM.] on the [SETUP] menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select the custom set to register and then press [MENU/SET]. • The custom settings registered in [ ] can be used with the [ ] of the mode dial.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking pictures in Custom Mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the Programme AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. A Display custom settings • When set to [ ] > You can take pictures with the custom settings registered in the [ ].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode. • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. • [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The Self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • The subject is not focused when the Self-timer indicator is blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction 1 Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. 2 Take the picture. • You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE]. 3 4 Press 3 to select [NEXT] and then press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording. • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FOOD] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note • The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶. [PARTY] Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party Mode • Open the flash.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P164). ∫ Birthday/Name setting 1 2 3 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P164). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P98. Note • It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording. • The initial setting for the AF Assist Lamp is [OFF].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Setting the speed priority or image priority 1 Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 2 Take pictures. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. • 2.5M (1:1), 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Maximum Burst speed Number of recordable pictures approx.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. • 2.5M (1:1), 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Number of recordable pictures max. 5 pictures • The Burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. 1 2 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. • It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the Quick Menu. (P30) Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Switching the mode by rotating the Mode dial.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • It will be recorded in the aspect ratio set in [REC • • • • • • QUALITY] regardless of the position of the aspect ratio selector switch. Release the motion picture button right after you press it. The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps 2 and 3. A Still picture recording screen¢1 B Motion Picture Mode setting¢2 C Motion picture recording screen D Still Picture Mode setting¢3 10 R1m23s 3s ¢1 Set [REMAINING DISP.] (P33) to [ ] to display the available recording time before recording motion pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • [STABILIZER] (P146) is fixed to [MODE1] when recording motion pictures. • When recording motion pictures, the following functions cannot be used. –[ ] and [ ] in [AF MODE] (It will switch to [Ø].) – Direction Detection function – Extra Optical Zoom – [FACE RECOG.] – [STEP ZOOM] • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording motion pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY] Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, and press 1. (P28) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Recording format Features • Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection. [AVCHD Lite] • It can be played back as is by inserting the card into a device compatible with AVCHD.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step 2 Item High quality ([SH]) 1280k720 pixels Approx. 17 Mbps¢2 ([H]) 1280k720 pixels Approx. 13 Mbps¢2 ([L]) 1280k720 pixels Approx. 9 Mbps¢2 Longer time fps Aspect ratio 50p (Sensor output is 25 fps) 16:9 Quality (bit rate)¢1 ¢1 What is bit rate This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The motion picture recording may stop in the middle when any of the following cards are used. – Cards on which recording and deleting have been repeated many times – Cards which have been formatted using a PC or other equipment Before taking pictures, format (P40) the card in the unit. Because formatting will delete all data recorded on the card, save important data beforehand on the computer.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings (Creative Motion Picture Mode) It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures. Switching the [EXPOSURE MODE] allows you to use settings such as those when the mode dial is switched to [³], [±], [´] and [²]. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press 3/4 to select the exposure mode and then press [MENU/SET]. • It can be selected from the Quick Menu (P30).
Advanced (Recording pictures) Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. • You can also start/stop motion picture recording by pressing the shutter button. • Sound will go off when pressing the motion picture button or shutter button indicating motion picture recording start/stop. Sound volume can be set in [BEEP LEVEL] (P31).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritises focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. [FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera. [FACE RECOG.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images • Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered with the hair when registering.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Face Recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/SET]. Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide. • The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be registered.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press 1. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item [NAME] Description of settings It is possible to register names. 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Enter the name. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P153. [AGE] It is possible to register the birthday. 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. 1 2 3 4 Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P28) Press 4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the face image to edit or delete and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (Except with [MULTI EXPO.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P28. If you set the departure date and the location of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P153. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step 3 or 7, and then press [MENU/SET] twice. [LOCATION] also will be set to [OFF] automatically when the travel date is set to [OFF] in step 3. Note • The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P28. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P25) Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set. D Current time of the destination area E Time difference • If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination, press 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Press 3 again to return to the original time.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [FILM MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Just as each type of film for film cameras has its own colour tone and contrast characteristics, Film Mode allows you to select up to 9 different “digital films”, colour tones, in the same way as you would select different films for film cameras. Select different settings in Film Mode to match the photo look you wish to achieve.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 2 Press 2/1 to select a film and then press [MENU/SET]. • When you press [DISPLAY] on the screen shown right, explanations about each Film Mode are displayed. (When you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the previous screen.) Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. ∫ Adjusting each Film Mode to the desired setting 1 2 Press 2/1 to select a film. Press 3/4 to select an item and 2/1 to adjust.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Select the film you would like to use with [MULTI FILM] 1 Press 2/1 to select [MULTI FILM] and then press 4. 2 Select either [MULTI FILM 1], [MULTI FILM 2], or [MULTI FILM 3] with 3/4, select the film to be set for each with 2/1, and then press [MENU/SET]. • [OFF] can be selected only for [MULTI FILM 3]. • One press of the shutter button automatically records the picture to a selected number of films (up to a maximum of three films).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ∫ When the aspect ratio is [1:1]. ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. (7.5M) 2736k2736 pixels (5.5M )¢ 2304k2304 pixels (3.5M ) 1920k1920 pixels (2.5M )¢ 1536k1536 pixels (0.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [16:9]. (9M) 3968k2232 pixels )¢ 3328k1872 pixels (4.5M ) 2784k1568 pixels (2.5M ) 2208k1248 pixels )¢ 1920k1080 pixels (6M (2M (0.2M ) 640k360 pixels Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [QUALITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Applicable modes: [A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) [›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) [ ]: RAWiFine (In addition to the [RAW] settings, a fine-equivalent JPEG image is simultaneously created.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Applicable modes: [AUTO]/[ ]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800] Note • Refer to P75 for details. [ISO LIMIT SET] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1 2 Select [ 1 ] or [ 2 ] and then press 1. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET]. • White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the white balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colours are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once. 1 Press [DISPLAY] in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and press 3/4/2/1 to set the bracket. 2/1: Horizontal (A to B) 3/4: Vertical (Gi to Mj) 2 Press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the colour temperature You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colour temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the colour temperature decreases, the picture becomes more reddish. 1 2 Select [ ] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the colour temperature and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas using [ ] when multiple AF areas (max. 23 areas) light at the same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF Mode to [Ø]. • If the AF Mode is set to [š] or [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus. • The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the AF Mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting up [ 1 2 ] (AF Tracking) Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject. A AF tracking frame (White) B AF tracking frame (Yellow) • AF area will be displayed in yellow when Before locking Locked A B a subject is recognised, and exposure and focus will automatically adjust continuously following the subject’s movement (Dynamic tracking). • AF tracking is cancelled when [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed again. Take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About AF area selection You can select the AF area by pressing 3 (FOCUS) when [Ø] is selected. It is also possible to switch to AF area selection screen by pressing 1 when AF Mode is selected with 3/4. • You can set from the quick menu. (P30) 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the AF area. • You can set to arbitrary position of the screen. (It cannot be set to edge of the screen) • After moving the AF area, press [DISPLAY] to return it to the centre.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. Applicable modes: [OFF] [ ]: Quick AF [ ] is displayed on the screen. [ ]: Continuous AF¢ [ ] is displayed on the screen. ¢ In recording motion pictures, only [ ] (Continuous AF) can be selected. About [ ] and [ ] [ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera is reduced.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF/AE LOCK] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked. This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure cannot be achieved. Applicable modes: [AF]: [AE]: Only the focus is locked. •[ ] is displayed when the focus is adjusted. Only the exposure is locked.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MULTI EXPO.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Using this function, you can achieve the kind of effect that is obtained when an image is exposed two or three times. Applicable modes: 1 Select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Decide on the composition, and take the first picture. • After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to take the next picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About Automatic Gain Control setting Select [AUTO GAIN] on the screen shown in step 1 and set it. [ON]: The brightness level is adjusted according to the number of pictures taken and the pictures are superimposed over each other. [OFF]: Compensate the exposure to match the subject so that all the superimposed exposure effects will be just right. Note • Image is not recorded until completion.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. Applicable modes: [AUTO], [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Minimum shutter speed setting 1/250 1 Brightness Darker Brighter Jitter Less More Note • This should usually be set to [AUTO] to take pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[˜] 2.5¢ Burst speed (pictures/second) A max. 3 › max. 5 Number of recordable pictures max. 3 ¢ The Burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.RESOLUTION] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH] Note • This will be fixed to [LOW] for [HIGH SENS.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STEP ZOOM] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. You can zoom to a specified focal length. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P57 for details. [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. Applicable modes: [OFF]: The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on. [ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF Assist Lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are displayed depending on the recording conditions.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH SYNCHRO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. [2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Applicable modes: [1ST]: The normal method when taking pictures with the flash. [2ND]: The light source appears behind the subject and picture becomes dynamic. Note • Set it to [1ST] normally.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [RED-EYE REMOVAL] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. When the flash is used with the Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ]) selected, it Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. • When the Digital Red-Eye Correction is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon. • Refer to P68 for details. [OPT.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONVERSION] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. You can widen the field of view when taking pictures of landscapes or the like by using a wide conversion lens (optional). Applicable modes: [OFF] [ ]: When the wide conversion lens is fitted. Note • When [ ] is set, the camera is permanently fixed in the Wide-angle position. The image quality will be set to optimal for the wide conversion lens. • Refer to P201 for details about attaching the lens.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu • The [REC] Mode menus below will also be displayed in Creative Motion Picture Mode. – [FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[ISO INCREMENTS]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [AF MODE]/[AF/AE LOCK]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[I.RESOLUTION]/[i.ZOOM]/ [DIGITAL ZOOM]/[STABILIZER]/[AF ASSIST LAMP]/[CONVERSION] [REC MODE] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [EXPOSURE MODE] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. This changes the setup in Creative Motion Picture Mode. Applicable modes: [P]/[A]/[S]/[M] Note • Refer to P111 for details. [CONTINUOUS AF] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P28. It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • When set to [OFF], it may take time for motion picture recording to start.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Display the entry screen and press 4 to move to the character selection section. • You can display the entry screen via the following operations. – [USER’S NAME REC] (P39) – [NAME] of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] (P98) in Scene Mode. – [NAME] in [FACE RECOG.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favourites.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed. A B C D ¢ Play/Pause Stop Back to previous picture¢ Ahead to next picture¢ These operations can be performed only in the Pause Mode or during motion picture playback.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back [MODE PLAY] Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite], or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 154. Press 3/4 to select [MODE PLAY] and then press [MENU/SET]. . Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 154. Press 3/4 to select [CATEGORY PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. . Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • If a picture is found in a category, the category icon turns blue.
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P171) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 154. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Motion Pictures • This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the QuickTime Motion JPEG and AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only). • Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this unit and Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can be played back with this unit as AVCHD Lite format. Press 2/1 to select a picture with a Motion Picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Press 3 to pause Motion Picture playback. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Picture size [MOTION JPEG] ([HD])/ ([VGA])/ ([WVGA]) Picture size 2 M (16:9) [AVCHD Lite] ([SH])/ ([QVGA]) 0.3 M (4:3) ([H])/ Picture size ([L]) 2 M (16:9) • [QUALITY] is fixed to [›].
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture. [CALENDAR] You can display pictures by recording date.
Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P164). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. [MULTI] • [’] is displayed for pictures with titles already registered.
Advanced (Playback) [VIDEO DIVIDE] Recorded motion picture can be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. It cannot be restored once divided. Select [VIDEO DIVIDE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 2/1 to select the motion picture to divide, and then press [MENU/SET]. • Motion picture is played back. Press 3 at the location to divide. • Motion picture is paused.
Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Setting item [OFF] [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] [ [NAME] ]: [ Stamps names registered in name settings for [FACE RECOG.]. ]: Stamps names registered in name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode. [OFF] [LOCATION] [ON]: Stamps the travel destination name set under [LOCATION].
Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • The message [SAVE NEW PICTURES?] appears if the picture was recorded with a picture size [ ] or less. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.¢ ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer.
Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/ SET]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the size¢1, and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped. Enlargement () Move the position Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move () Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute levelling of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the levelling, and press [MENU/SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise • Up to 2 o can be adjusted. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to P58 for information about how to play back pictures. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ]) Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • You cannot set pictures as favourites if [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF].
Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P176) and then set the print setting.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [PRINT SET] settings 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].
Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. [MULTI] When [MULTI] has been selected • Repeat these steps for each picture. • The settings are cancelled when [MENU/SET] is pressed again. Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to the picture. select the pictures.
Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • You cannot select pictures for which Face Recognition information has not been registered. Press 2/1 to select the person and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE] > step 6.
Advanced (Playback) [COPY] You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. : All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. > step 4. : One picture at a time is copied from the card to the built-in memory. > step 3. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Connecting to other equipment [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P37) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert. B AV cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
Connecting to other equipment Note • Depending on the aspect ratio, black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. • You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system when you set [VIDEO OUT] in the [SETUP] menu.
Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P38) Turn this unit and the TV off. HDMI IN 1 HDMI socket 2 TV with HDMI socket 3 HDMI mini (C type) A Align the marks, and insert. B HDMI mini cable (optional) • Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction.
Connecting to other equipment Note • Depending on the aspect ratio, bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) • During HDMI output, no picture is displayed on the LCD monitor/External Live Viewfinder (DMW-LVF1; optional).
Connecting to other equipment Playback using VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) What is the VIERA Link? • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. Multi Playback This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link. 3/4/2/1: Select the image. [OK]: Go to one screen display. Red button: Switch the types of data to play back. [OPTION]: Display the Playback Mode selection screen. • The type of data for playback changes in the order of [ALL] > [ ]>[ ] > [ ] > [ALL].
Connecting to other equipment Note • Operation icons are hidden by pressing [RETURN], or if no operation is performed for a while when the operation icons are displayed. Operation icons are displayed when one of the following buttons is pressed while the operation icons are not displayed. – 3/4/2/1, [OK], [OPTION], [RETURN], Red button, Green button, Yellow button • It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
Connecting to other equipment Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, RAW, AVCHD Lite, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions. Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD recorder, or video.
Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [RAW], [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD Lite], using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” in the CD-ROM (supplied).
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.
Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which may cause malfunction.) B Align the marks, and insert.
Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P37) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Folders and images processed in the PC cannot be played back on the camera. It is recommended to use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) when you write the image from PC to a card.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started from the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures from the built-in memory.
Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • When the camera is connected to the printer, the cable disconnect prohibit icon [å] appears. Do not disconnect the USB cable while [å] is displayed. Press 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET]. USB MODE PLEASE SELECT THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) PC SELECT SET Note • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected.
Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET]. • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures. PictBridge MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL PRINT SET(DPOF) FAVORITE CANCEL SELECT Item SET Description of settings [MULTI SELECT] Multiple pictures are printed at one time. • Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures, and then When [DISPLAY] is pressed, [é] appears on the pictures to be printed.
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is MULTI SELECT PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item { Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.
Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings { Settings on the printer are prioritised. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã 2 pictures on 1 page ä 4 pictures on 1 page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
Others Others Using the External Live Viewfinder (optional) When using the External Live Viewfinder (DMW-LVF1; optional), you can view the recording screen even when taking pictures with a low camera angle. Preparations: • Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. • Remove the hot shoe cover that is attached to the camera. (P11) Insert the External Live Viewfinder fully and securely into the hot shoe.
Others ∫ Diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the Viewfinder clearly. Look at the display on the Viewfinder and rotate the diopter adjustment dial to where the screen is clearest. A Diopter adjustment dial B [LVF/LCD] 10 AFS ∫ About the settings for recording with a low camera angle Based on the camera angle, set the angle of the External Live Viewfinder for easy viewing (from approximately 0o to 90o). Do not open beyond 90o. Doing so may cause damage.
Others Using External Viewfinder (optional) When using the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional), the screen for taking the wide-angle pictures can be displayed on the viewfinder. Preparations: • Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. • Remove the hot shoe cover that is attached to the camera. (P11) Insert the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional) all the way into the hot shoe A. • Press the lower part of the external viewfinder with your finger, and securely insert the connector as well.
Others Using an external flash (optional) After attaching the external flash (DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL500; optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparations: • Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. • Remove the hot shoe cover that is attached to the camera. (P11) ∫ Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL220; optional) Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe A and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash.
Others Note • You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even when attaching the external flash. • Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. • If you use commercially available external flashes with communication functions other than the dedicated one, they may not operate normally or they may be damaged.
Others Using the Conversion Lens (optional) When the wide conversion lens is used, it is possible to achieve a wider field of view in pictures of landscapes or the like. Preparations: Turn off the camera and remove the lens cap. Remove the lens ring front. • Be careful not to lose the lens ring front. Attach the lens adapter. A Lens adapter (DMW-LA6; optional) • The conversion lens and filters cannot be used together. If any of these are fitted, be sure to remove before fitting the conversion lens.
Others Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC] Mode menu. (P28) • Refer to P150 for [CONVERSION]. Press 3/4 to select [ ], and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Note • Lens adapter (DMW-LA6; optional) is needed to use the conversion lens. • When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the image may be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures. • When the wide conversion lens is removed, set [CONVERSION] to [OFF].
Others Using the Protector/Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC52; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND52; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the colour balance.
Others Attach a filter. • Rotate the filter slowly and carefully. B MC protector C ND filter D PL filter • Ensure that the screw parts of the lens adaptor and the filter are properly tightened. Note • Lens adapter (DMW-LA6; optional) is needed to use the filter. • Do not attach multiple filters at the same time. • If the filter is tightened too much, you may not be able to remove it. Do not tighten it too much. • If the filter is dropped, it may be destroyed.
Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Programme AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting) 1 Recording Mode 1 2 2 Flash Mode (P67) 3 AF area (P46) 4 Film Mode (P124) 19 5 Picture size (P127) 18 6 Quality (P129) 17 7 Battery indication (P18) 16 8 Number of recordable pictures¢1 (P228) 15 : Focus (P46) 14 9 Built-in memory (P23) : Card (P23) (displayed only during recording) 10 Recording state 11 Rear dial (P48, 59, 60, 77, 81, 82, 84, 111, 137) ISO sensitivity (P130) 12 Shutter speed (P46) 13 Aperture value
Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 AF macro recording (P73) ISO : AF tracking (P136) 100 : MF (P84) 42 +1 : Wind cut (P152) 41 40 21 White Balance (P131) 39 White balance fine adjustment (P132) 38 22 ISO sensitivity (P130) 37 ISO Limit Set (P130) 1 36 23 Colour Effect (P52) 24 Flash output adjustment (P71) 25 Custom settings (P90) 35 34 33 32 26 Available recording time ¢2 (P105): 27 Spot metering target (P140) 28 Histogram (P66) 29 Travel date (P119) Elapsed recording time (P105)
Others 38 Name¢4 (P98) 39 Continuous AF (P138) : AF assist lamp (P147) : AF Lock (P139) 40 AF/AE LOCK (P139) : AE Lock (P139) 41 Number of days that have passed since the departure date (P119) 42 Burst (P144) : Auto Bracket (P78) : Aspect Bracket (P79) : White Balance Bracket (P133) : Multi exposure (P141) ¢1 [i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100000 pictures remaining. ¢2 “m” is an abbreviation for minute and “s” for second.
Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Playback Mode (P58) 2 Protected picture (P174) 21 100_0001 3 Favourites (P171) 20 4 Stamped with text indication (P164) 1/10 1 19 5 Film Mode (P124) 9s 18 6 Picture size (P127) 17 7 Quality (P129) 16 8 Battery indication (P18) 15 10:00 1.DEC.
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera 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 Care of the camera • Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure. The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged.
Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. Always remove the battery after use. • Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted. • Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card. • Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers.
Others When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH] • Always remove the battery and the card from the camera. • If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off.
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the LCD monitor/External Live Viewfinder (DMW-LVF1; optional) in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] > The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P24) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
Others [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on a PC. > Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P40) The data on the built-in memory will be deleted. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • It is a format that cannot be used with this unit. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc.
Others [THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED WITH THIS CAMERA, AND NOT SUITABLE FOR MOVIE RECORDING.] • The writing speed is lower if the card has been formatted using a PC or other equipment. As a consequence, motion picture recording may stop in the middle. If this happens, make a backup of the data and format (P40) the card in this unit. [CANNOT RECORD DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT(NTSC/PAL) DATA ON THIS CARD.] > If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P218–227). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P37) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • The battery is not inserted correctly. (P21) • The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on. • Is the [OPT.
Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P62) The recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. > If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P9) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth.
Others Taking pictures using [AUTO BRACKET]/[ASPECT BRACKET]/White Balance Bracket is not possible. • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity.
Others Zoom does not operate properly. • Is the [STEP ZOOM] (P146) set to [ON]? • Is the [CONVERSION] (P150) set to [ ]? The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails) • Set the AF area to the distinctive colour of the subject if there is a part that is different from the surrounding colour. (P136) Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the subject.
Others The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor. • Is the [OPT. VIEWFINDER] (P149) set to [ON]? > Press [DISPLAY] to switch to the LCD monitor. • Does the picture appear on the External Live Viewfinder (optional)? > Switch to LCD monitor display by pressing [LVF/LCD] on the External Live Viewfinder (optional). (P196) The picture does not switch between LCD monitor and External Live Viewfinder when [LVF/LCD] is pressed on the External Live Viewfinder (optional).
Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P170) is set to [ON]. The picture is not played back. There are no recorded pictures. • Did you press [(]? • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? > The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted.
Others Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to black. • When Digital Red-Eye Correction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is in operation, if you take a picture of a subject with red colour surrounded by a skin tone colour, that red part may be corrected to black by the Digital Red-Eye Correction function. > It is recommend to take the picture with Flash Mode set to [‡], [‰] or [Œ], or [RED-EYE REMOVAL] on the [REC] Mode menu set to [OFF]. (P149) [THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen.
Others VIERA Link does not work. • Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable (optional)? (P178) > Confirm that the HDMI mini-cable (optional) is firmly fitted. > Press [(] on this unit. • Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [ON]? (P38) > Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ the desired language. (P40) ] and then select the [~] icon to set Part of the picture is flashing in black and white. • This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area. (P34) • Is the [HIGHLIGHT] set to [ON]? A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark places, the AF Assist Lamp (P147) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
Others The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. • When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P189) The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory.
Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects. ∫ Number of recordable pictures • [i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100000 pictures remaining.
Others Aspect ratio 1:1 Picture size ( ) Quality A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio 4:3 Picture size ( Quality A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio 4:3 Picture size ( ) Quality A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio 3:2 Picture size ( ) Quality A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio 16:9 Picture size ( Quality A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio 16:9 Picture size ( ) Quality A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) Card 1 min 26 s Cannot be used.
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