Panasonic Dmc Fh7 Owners Manual

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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
∫ Applicable modes:
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∫Settings
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Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take 
the picture. The self-timer indicator blinks and the shutter is activated 
after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
Note
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is 
automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the 
Self-timer indicator  A will blink and then may turn on brightly to 
operate as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the 
subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.•Self-timer cannot be used while in [Hi-Speed Burst] in Scene Mode.
[Selftimer]
[]
(10 seconds)Picture is taken after 10 seconds.
•Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode.
[]
(2 seconds)
Picture is taken after 2 seconds.
•When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter 
caused by pressing the shutter button.
[OFF]
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
Set the number of pixels. The higher the nu mbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the 
pictures will appear even when they  are printed onto large sheets.
∫ Applicable modes:
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∫Settings
¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Note
•The Extended Optical Zoom does not work when [Macro Zoom] is set or in [Transform], 
[High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole] and [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode so 
the Picture Size for [ ] is not displayed.
•Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
[Picture Size]
4608k 3456 pixels¢3648k2736 pixels
  2560k1920 pixels
¢2048k1536 pixels
  640k480 pixels
4608k 3072 pixels
4608k 2592 pixels
3456k 3456 pixels
[4:3]: Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV
[3:2]: Aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera
[16:9]: Aspect ratio of a high-definition TV, etc.
[1:1]: Square aspect ratio 
						

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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
∫ Applicable modes: 
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∫Settings
¢ Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.
[Rec Quality]
ItemPicture SizefpsAspect Ratio¢1280k 720 pixels 2416:9¢640k480 pixels
304:3
320 k240 pixels 
						

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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
∫ Applicable modes: 
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∫Settings: [ ]/[ISO100]/[ISO200]/[ISO400]/[ISO800]/[ISO1600]
∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera 
detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO 
sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the 
scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
•
The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously 
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•For the focus range of flash when [ ] is set, refer to  P70.
[Sensitivity]
[ISO100][ISO1600]
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
Jitter of the subject Increased Less
ISO sensitivitySettings
 maximum [ISO1600]
(Intelligent) The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of 
the subject and the brightness.
100/200/400/800/1600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings. 
						

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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in ot her such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
∫ Applicable modes: 
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∫Settings
Note
•
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary 
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
•The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White 
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
•In the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].–[Scenery]/[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Food]/[Party]/[Candle Light]/[Sunset]/[Flash Burst]/
[Starry Sky]/[Fireworks]/[Beach]/[Snow]/[Aerial Photo]/[Film Grain]
∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function 
properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin Color Temperature
[White Balance]
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[Ò ] Value set by using [ Ó] 
						

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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Touch [Ò].2Touch [ Ó].
3Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so 
that the frame in the center is filled by the white 
object only and then touch [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.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting the White Balance manually 
						

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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
This allows the appropriate focusing method to be selected.
∫ Applicable modes: 
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∫Settings
Note
•
The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.•It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.–In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Food] or [Aerial Photo] in Scene Mode.
∫About [ š] (Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera 
detects the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green 
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
•
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection 
function may fail to work. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ].
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is not a human being–When the camera is shaking–When Digital Zoom is used
[AF Mode]
[š ]: Face Detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The 
focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no 
matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[] : AF Tracking Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep 
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
[] : 11-area-focusing The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas. This is effective 
when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
[Ø ]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
center of the screen. 
						

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∫Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
Touch the subject.
•The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked.
It will continuously adjust the fo cus and exposure automatically 
following the movement of the subject. (Dynamic Tracking)
•Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
Note
•Touch operation is not possible at the top right of the LCD monitor even if image is displayed.•Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different 
subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below.
–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject–When jitter is occurring–When using the zoom•When the AF lock fails, the Tracking AF frame will turn red and then disappear. Redo the AF 
lock.
•AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is  not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed 
to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [ ] in [AF Mode] in that case.
•AF Tracking is canceled when the Touch Shutter is set to [ ].•It cannot be set to [ ] in the following conditions.–In [Panorama Assist], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], or [High Dynamic] in Scene Mode–In [B/W], [Sepia], [Cool], or [Warm] in [Color Mode] 
						

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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures  of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
∫ Applicable modes: 
·
∫Settings
Note
•
We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, 
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
•Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between 
the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
[Macro Mode]
[]
([AF Macro])You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the 
lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 k).
[]
([Macro Zoom])
You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3 k while maintaining 
the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [5 cm 
(0.17 feet)].
•
The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.•Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (digital zoom range)•Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used when [ ] in [AF Mode] is set.
[OFF]
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
Use this function when you c annot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
∫ Applicable modes: 
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1Adjust the exposure by dragging the slide bar.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.2Touch [Exit].
•Exit the menu after it is set.•The exposure compensation value appears on the screen.
Note
•EV is an abbreviation of  [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by 
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [Starry Sky] in Scene Mode.
[Exposure]
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.