Panasonic Dmc Ft2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select this 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] (P140).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P80 .
Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].•Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red colour of the sun.
Note
•
The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects , and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this fo r high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity 
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4  to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
•
3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
Note
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[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [ON].•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
[PET]
[SUNSET]
[HIGH SENS.]
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This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4  to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press 
[MENU/SET] to set.
2Press  3/4  to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
•
3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.3Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
•The Burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of Burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type 
and/or status of the card used.
•The number of Burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [ON].•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•[SENSITIVITY] will be adjusted automatically as  following. However, the [SENSITIVITY] will be 
set higher to make the shutter speed faster.
–When [SPEED PRIORITY] is selected: Adjust between [ISO200] and [ISO1600]–When [IMAGE PRIORITY] is selected: Adjust between [ISO500] and [ISO800]•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat 
taking a picture.
[HI-SPEED BURST]
Maximum Burst speed approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
approx. 5 pictures/second (Image priority)
Number of recordable 
picturesapprox. 15 (Built-in memory)
approx. 15 to 100¢ (Card)
¢  The maximum is 100.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still 
pictures in dark places.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4  to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
•
3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The shutter speed becomes 1/30th of a second to 1/1300th of a second.•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•ISO sensitivity will be switch between [I SO100] and [ISO3200] automatically.•See the Note on P66 when using the flash.
[FLASH BURST]
Number of recordable 
pictures max. 5 pictures
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This mode 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.].
1Press  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.  (P34)2Take pictures.
•Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do 
not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When 
countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same 
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.
•Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown 
screen is displayed.
∫Technique for Starry Sky Mode
•The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend 
taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note
•During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide 
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The Optical Image Stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks Mode
•
Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.•The shutter speed becomes the following.–When [OFF] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer function: 2 seconds–When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer function: 1/4th of a 
second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has 
determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
–You can change the shutter speed by compensating for the exposure.•The AF area is not displayed.•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
[STARRY SKY]
[FIREWORKS]
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
∫Technique for Aerial Photo Mode
•
We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. 
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the 
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the 
picture.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.•Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.•When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.•Be careful about the reflection from the window.
Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. 
Note
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[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to 
¶ .
•Face Detection  (P113) may not operate normally in the dark areas 
around the edges of the screen.
Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.
Note
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ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600].•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
[AERIAL PHOTO]
[PIN HOLE]
[FILM GRAIN]
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You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the 
scene are expressed with suitable brightness w hen looking into the sun, at night, or in 
similar circumstances.
∫ Setting the effect
1Press  3/4  to select the effect to use, and then press [MENU/SET].
•It can be set from the quick menu  (P34).
2Take pictures.
Note
•
ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO400].•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•When it is dark, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•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 8 seconds.
•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•LCD screen noise may be more visible than during normal recording due to brightness 
compensation of the darker areas.
Record the image with a frame around it.
∫ Setting the frame
1Press  2/1  to select the frame to use, and then press [MENU/SET].
•The number of pixels is fixed to 2M (4:3).2Take pictures.
Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
Frame will not be displayed.
•[AUTO REVIEW] is fixed to [2SEC.].•The colour of the frame displayed on the screen  and the colour of the frame around the actual 
image may differ, but this is not a malfunction.
 [HIGH DYNAMIC]
[] : Natural colour effect
[] : Eye-catching effect which emphasises contrast and colour
[] : Black and white effect
 [PHOTO FRAME]
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 3 m (10 feet). Use the marine 
case (DMW-MCFT2; optional) when taking pictures underwater deeper than 10 m 
(33 feet).
¢This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to IP68. It is possible to take 
pictures in 10 m (33 feet) depth for 60 minutes.
Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)
You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF  lock. This is useful if you want to take 
pictures of a fast moving subject etc.
1Aim the AF area at the subject.2Press  2 to fix the focus.
•The AF lock icon  A appears when the subject is focused.•Press  2 again to cancel AF lock.•When you press the zoom lever, the AF lock is cancelled. In this 
case, focus on the subject and fix the focus again.
•You cannot set to AF lock when [AF MODE] is set to [ ].
White balance fine adjustment
You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather.
1Press  3 [È ] three times to display  [WB ADJUST.].2Press  2/1  to adjust the white balance.
•
Select [0] if you do not want to finely adjust the white balance.3Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•If you adjust the white balance, [ ] appears on the screen in red or blue.
Note
•To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust, 
etc., clamped and close the card/battery door and terminal cover all the way until it clicks. Also, 
read 
“(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera” 
(P7)  before using the camera.
•Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less after using it, then 
wipe the water off with dry soft cloth.  (P12)
•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•LED light is fixed to [ ].•[AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF].
[UNDERWATER]
2  [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1  [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.
A
AWB
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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿
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.
∫Modes that can be recorded for motion picture
Note
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It will be recorded in following categories for certain scene modes.
Select the mode
A Mode dial
B Motion picture button
ItemSettings/Note
ñIntelligent Auto Mode The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match 
the subject and the recording conditions, so you can leave 
the settings to the camera and take motion pictures easily.
·Normal picture mode
Record motion pictures by automatically setting aperture 
and shutter speed.
[SPORTS] It will be a normal motion picture recording during the 
motion picture recording.
[SNOW] Motion picture enhancing the whiteness of the snow at ski 
resorts or snowy mountains.
[BEACH & SURF] You can take pictures with a more vibrant blue colour 
underwater at a depth of up to 3 m (10 feet), or the sea and 
sky at the beaches.
¿Scene mode
Record motion pictures that match the scene being 
recorded. 
(P74 to 87)
Selected scene modeScene mode while recording motion picture
[BABY1]/[BABY2] Portrait mode
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], 
[NIGHT SCENERY], 
[STARRY SKY] Low light mode
[PANORAMA ASSIST], [PET], 
[HI-SPEED BURST], 
[FLASH BURST], [FIREWORKS], 
[PHOTO FRAME] Normal motion picture
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫About focusing
When [CONTINUOUS AF]  (P122) is set to [ON], and you focus on a subject, the camera 
will maintains focus on that subject. To fix the focus position when beginning to record a 
motion picture, set to [OFF].
Note
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The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps 2 and 3.
¢ 1 Press [DISPLAY] to display the available recording time before recording motion pictures.
¢ 2 The screen that is displayed during Motion Picture Mode setting is different depending on the 
setting of the 
[REC MODE].
Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A  Available recording time
B  Elapsed recording time
•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.)
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while 
recording motion pictures.
•The screen will become dark momentarily, and 
recording will start after adjusting the display.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•Sound will go off when pressing the motion picture button indicating start/stop of motion 
picture recording.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP LEVEL]  (P36).
•If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera 
stops recording automatically.
A Still picture recording 
screen
¢1
B Motion picture mode 
setting¢2
C Motion picture 
recording screen
D Still picture mode 
setting
B
A
C
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•Refer to P122 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•Refer to P199 for information about the available recording time.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static 
electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture 
recording.
•When operating the zoom in recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.•Noise may be recorded underwater.•If the Extra Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, recordable area 
will be changed drastica lly since these settings are cancelled.
•When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures, the angle of view changes 
at the start of motion picture recording. When [ REC AREA]  (P37) is set to [ON], angle of 
view during motion picture recording is displayed.
•[STABILIZER] is fixed to [MODE1] in recording motion pictures.•In recording motion pictures, the following functions cannot be used.–[ ], [ ], [ ƒ] and [ Ù] in [AF MODE]–Direction Detection function–Extra Optical Zoom–[FACE RECOG.]•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording 
motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) the power supply is cut off 
due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (optiona l) is disconnected etc., the motion picture being 
recorded will not be recorded.
•Zoom speed may be slower than normal.
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