Panasonic Dmc Fh25 Owners Manual

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Basic
•The Stabilizer function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed 
during the [Stabilizer Demo.].
•In Playback Mode, [Stabilizer  Demo.] cannot be displayed.•[Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.•[Auto Demo] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode.•Press [ ] to close [Auto Demo].
 [Demo Mode]
Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. ([Stabilizer 
Demo.])
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. 
([Auto Demo])...

Recording
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RecordingAbout the LCD Monitor
Press [DISP.] to change.
ALCD monitor•When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not 
activated. During Playback Zoom, while playing back 
motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only 
select 
“Normal display  E” or “No display G”.
In Recording Mode
In Playback Mode
∫Recording guideline
This is used as a reference of composition,  such as balance, while taking a picture.
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In [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed.
B...

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Recording
[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿n
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or Zoom-out to record 
landscapes in wide angle.
(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) 
To make subjects appear ev en closer (maximum of 18k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] or 
less.
(DMC-FH5) 
To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 9 k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] or 
less.
(DMC-FH2) 
To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 8.4 k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] 
or less.
∫...

Recording
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•When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in 
conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶]
¢ The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting.
FeatureIntelligent ZoomDigital Zoom
Maximum 
magnification Approximately 1.3 times the Optical 
Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom Approximately 4 times the Optical 
Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom, or 
Intelligent Zoom
Picture 
quality No noticeable deterioration The higher the...

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Recording
You can zoom at high speed to Tele (maximum zoom position).
The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set.
∫ To return to Wide using the easy zoom
Press [E.ZOOM] at Tele (the maximum zoom position).
•When the zoom position returns to the Wide while the maximum picture size is set, the picture 
size which was changed in the extended optical zoom range now returns to what it was 
originally. Also, the picture size returns to what it was originally when the zoom...

Recording
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Note
•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified 
pictures with the optical zoom.
•The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Be sure not to interrupt the 
motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
•When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer  (P52).•The Intelligent Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:–In...

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Recording
[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Set the flash to match the recording.
Press 1 [‰].
Press  3/4 to select a mode and then press [MENU/SET].
A Photo flashDo not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
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Recording
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¢The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash 
is activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the 
subject.
∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction
When [Red-Eye Removal]  (P81) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], 
[ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Corr ection is performed whenever the flash is 
used. The camera automatically detects  red-eye and corrects the picture. 
(Only available when [AF Mode] is set...

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Recording
∫Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
¢ [ ] is displayed.•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
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Recording
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∫The available flash range
(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) 
(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) 
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1The shutter speed changes depending on the [Stabilizer] setting.¢2 When [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set.•¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.–When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].–When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image 
Stabilizer is set to [ON].
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter...