Panasonic Dmc Fx33 Operating Instructions Manual

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subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on 
it again.
 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.
 Macro mode gives priority to a subject 
close to the camera. Therefore, if the 
distance between the camera and the 
subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it 
takes longer to focus on it in macro mode 
than normal picture mode.
 The available flash range is about 60 cm 
(1.97 feet) to 6.3 m (20.7 feet) (Wide). 
(When the ISO sensitivity is set to 
[AUTO].)
 We recommend setting the flash to 
Forced OFF [ ] when you take pictures 
at close range.
 When you take pictures at close range, 
the resolution of the periphery of the 
picture may decrease slightly. This is not a 
malfunction.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.
 Refer to P42 to 49 and “About the 
information ” for details about each 
scene mode.
1Press 3/4/2/1 to select the 
scene mode.
 Press 4 at A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
 You can switch menu screens from any 
menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
2Press [MENU/SET] to set. The menu screen is switched to the 
recording screen in the selected scene 
mode.
 To change the scene mode, press 
[MENU/SET], then press 1, and repeat 
steps 
1and 2 above.
A
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∫About the information   
• If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a  scene mode in step 
1, explanations about 
each scene mode are displayed. (If you 
press [DISPLAY] again, the screen 
returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.)
 Refer to P37 for information about the  shutter speed.
 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.
 When you take a picture with a scene  mode that is not adequate for the 
purpose, the hue of the picture may differ 
from the actual scene.
 When [MENU/SET] is pressed and the 
menu screen is displayed, [ ] is 
selected in the [SCENE MODE] menu. 
You can set each of the settings by 
pressing  4 and selecting [REC] mode 
menu [ ] or [SETUP] menu [ ].
 The following items cannot be set in scene  mode because the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
– [INTELLIGENT ISO]
– [SENSITIVITY]
–[COL.MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
The person stands out from the 
background and has a healthier 
complexion.
∫
Technique for Portrait mode
To increase the effectiveness of this mode:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as 
possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective. This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
This allows you to achieve a smoother 
appearance of the skin than in 
[PORTRAIT].
∫ Technique for Soft skin 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.
 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 If a part of the background etc. is a color  close to skin color, this part is also 
smoothed.
 This mode may not be effective when  there is insufficient brightness.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
[PORTRAIT]
[SOFT SKIN]
/SETMENU
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
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.
 The recorded picture automatically 
appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing. 
Refer to P28 for information about using 
the review function.
 If the picture is blurry due to the slow 
shutter speed, we recommend using the 
2 second self-timer.
 The focus range is about 30 cm (0.98 feet) 
to 70 cm (2.30 feet).
 You can take a picture of yourself with 
audio (P61). If you do this, the self-timer 
indicator will light up while recording the 
audio.
 When you select [SELF PORTRAIT], the 
zoom magnification is automatically 
moved to Wide (1k).
 The self-timer can only be set to off or 
2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this 
setting will remain until the camera is 
turned off, the scene mode is changed or 
the mode dial is rotated.
 The stabilizer function mode is fixed to 
[MODE2]. (P63)
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
This allows you to take pictures of a wide 
landscape.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
Set here when you want to take pictures of 
sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
 This mode is suitable for taking pictures of 
subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or 
more.
 [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and 
maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes 
[ISO800], in [SPORTS].
 You cannot use the following functions.
– [D.ZOOM]
– [SLOW SHUTTER]
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
This allows you to take pictures of a person 
and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Night portrait mode
Use the flash.
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower, 
we recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer for taking pictures.
 Keep the subject still for about 1 second 
after taking the picture.
 We recommend rotating the zoom lever to 
Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m 
[SELF PORTRAIT]
/SETMENU
[SCENERY]
[SPORTS]
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
/SETMENU
/SETMENU
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(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a 
picture.
 The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 
5 m (16.4 feet). (Refer to P36 for the 
available flash range to take pictures.)
 The shutter may remain closed (max. 
about 1 sec.) after taking the picture 
because of signal processing. This is not 
a malfunction.
 Noise may become visible when you take 
pictures in dark places.
 When using the flash, Slow sync./Red-eye 
reduction [ ] is selected and the 
flash is activated every time.
 The white balance cannot be set.
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the 
nightscape.
∫Technique for Night scenery mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower 
(up to about 8 sec.) use a tripod. We also 
recommend using the self-timer for taking 
pictures.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
 The shutter may remain closed (max. 
about 8 sec.) after taking the picture 
because of signal processing. This is not 
a malfunction.
 Noise may become visible when you take 
pictures in dark places.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 You cannot set the slow shutter.
 The white balance cannot be set.Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
This mode allows you to take pictures of 
food with a natural hue without being 
affected by the ambient light in restaurants 
etc.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
Select this when you want to take pictures 
at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people 
and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Party mode
Use the flash.
 We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer for taking pictures.
 We recommend rotating the zoom lever to 
Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m 
(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking 
pictures.
 The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
 The white balance cannot be set.
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
This mode allows you to take pictures with 
a candle-lit atmosphere.
[NIGHT SCENERY]
/SETMENU
[FOOD] 
[PARTY]
[CANDLE LIGHT]
/SETMENU
/SETMENU
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∫Technique for Candle light mode
 If you make the most of the candle light, 
you can take successful pictures without 
using the flash.
 We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer for taking pictures.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
 The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
 The white balance cannot be set.
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
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] 
(P81).
 The age of the baby can be printed out 
using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or 
[PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on 
the CD-ROM (supplied). To print out the 
baby’s name, use 
[PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]. [For details 
on printing, refer to the operating 
instructions (PDF file) of the software.]
∫Birthday/Name setting1Press 3/4
 to select [AGE] or [NAME] 
and then press 1.2Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
3Enter the birthday or name.
– Birthday:
2/1: Select the items (year/month/
day).
3/4:Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
–Name:
For details on how to enter 
characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] 
section on P79.
 When the birthday or name is set, 
[AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set 
to [ON].
∫Display the age/name
1Press 3/4
 to select [AGE] or [NAME] 
and then press 1.2Press 3/4 to select [ON] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
 If [ON] is selected when the birthday 
or name has not been registered, the 
setting screen appears automatically.
If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] 
even when the birthday or name 
has been set, the age or name will 
not be displayed. Before taking 
pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to 
[ON].
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
 [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and 
maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes 
[ISO400], in [BABY1]/[BABY2].
 If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/
[BABY2] set, the age and name are 
[BABY1]/[BABY2]1
2
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displayed at the lower left of the screen for 
about 5  seconds, along with the current 
date and time.
 The age display style differs depending on 
the language setting in the recording 
mode.
 If the age is not properly displayed, check 
the clock and birthday settings.
 The birthday setting and name setting can 
be reset with [RESET].
 You cannot use the following functions.
– [D.ZOOM]
– [SLOW SHUTTER]
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
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] 
(P81).
 The age of the pet can be printed out 
using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or 
[PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on 
the CD-ROM (supplied). To print out the 
pet’s name, use 
[PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]. [For details 
on printing, refer to the operating 
instructions (PDF file) of the software.]
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], 
refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P45.
 The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is 
[OFF]. (P64)
 Years prior to 2000 cannot be selected for 
the [AGE] setting.
 [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and 
maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes 
[ISO800], in [PET].
The initial setting for the AF mode is [ ].
 Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other 
information about this mode.Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
Select this when you want to take pictures 
of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
Select this for high-sensitivity processing. 
The sensitivity automatically switches to 
between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
Press 
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.
 [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ].
 The resolution of the recorded picture 
decreases because of high sensitivity 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
 You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/
10k15 cm printing.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
[PET]
/SETMENU
[SUNSET]
[HIGH SENS.]
/SETMENU
/SETMENU
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 You can set the flash to AUTO [ ] or 
Forced ON [ ].
 The extended optical zoom and digital 
zoom cannot be used.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
This is a convenient mode for shooting 
rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press 
3/4 to select the picture size 
and aspect ratio and then press 
[MENU/SET] to set.
 2M (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.
 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.
 [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ]. The recorded picture becomes slightly 
rougher. This is not a malfunction.
 You can take pictures suitable for 4
qk6q/
10k15 cm printing.
 The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a 
second to 1/2000th of a second.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to 
¶]
 The focus, zoom, exposure, white 
balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity 
are fixed to the settings for the first picture.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The ISO sensitivity automatically switches 
to between [ISO500] and [ISO800]. 
However, the ISO sensitivity is increased 
to make the shutter speed become 
high-speed.
 You cannot use the following functions.
– Extended optical zoom
– Digital zoom
– Auto bracket
– Self-timer
– [ASPECT RATIO]
– [PICT.SIZE]
–[AUDIO REC.]
– [BURST]
– [SLOW SHUTTER]
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
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.].
1Press 3/4 to select the number of 
seconds and then press [MENU/SET].
[HI-SPEED BURST]
Maximum Burst speed
approx. 7 pictures/second
Number of recordable pictures
Built-in 
memoryapprox. 15
Cardapprox. 15 to 100
¢ the maximum is 100.
/SETMENU
/SETMENU
[STARRY SKY]
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It is also possible to change the number of 
seconds using the quick setting. (P56)
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.
 The LCD monitor automatically becomes 
darker.
 Histograms are always displayed in 
orange.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The optical image stabilizer function is 
fixed to [OFF].
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
 The following functions cannot be used.
– [EXPOSURE]
– [W.BALANCE]
– [AUTO BRACKET]
–[BURST]
– [AUDIO REC.]
– [SLOW SHUTTER]
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)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.
 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: Fixed to 2 seconds
– When [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 the exposure.
 Histograms are always displayed in 
orange.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 You cannot set the AF mode.
 The AF area is not displayed.
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
 You cannot set the slow shutter.
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
This allows you to take even more vivid 
pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky 
etc. It also prevents under exposure of 
people under strong sunlight.
 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.
[FIREWORKS]
/SETMENU
[BEACH]
/SETMENU
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 Problems caused by sand or seawater are 
not covered by the product warranty.
 The white balance cannot be set.
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
This allows you to take pictures that show 
the snow as white as possible at a ski 
resort or a snow-covered mountain.
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
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.
 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.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 The white balance cannot be set.Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P41)
Use the marine case (DMW-MCFX30; 
optional). (P118) This allows you to take 
pictures with a natural color.
∫Adjusting the white balance
[WB ADJUST.]
You can adjust the hue to match the water 
depth and the weather.
1Press 3[ ] three times to display 
[WB ADJUST.].
2Press 2/1 to adjust the white balance.
2 [RED]:Press when the hue is bluish.
1 [BLUE]:Press when the hue is 
reddish.
 If you adjust the white balance, [ ] 
appears on the screen in red or blue.
 Select [0] if you do not want to finely 
adjust the white balance.
∫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.
[SNOW]
[AERIAL PHOTO] 
/SETMENU
/SETMENU
[UNDERWATER]
/SETMENU
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 Press 2 again to cancel AF lock.
 When you rotate the zoom lever, the AF 
lock is canceled. In this case, focus on 
the subject and fix the focus again.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
 The self-timer cannot be set.
 The white balance cannot be set.
Motion Picture Mode
1Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus and then press it fully to 
start recording.
AAudio recording
 The available recording time B is 
displayed on the top right and the 
elapsed recording time C is displayed 
on the bottom right of the screen.
 When the subject is focused, the focus 
indication lights.
 The focus, zoom and aperture value are 
fixed to the setting when recording 
starts (the first frame). The audio is also recorded 
simultaneously from the built-in 
microphone on this unit. (Motion 
pictures cannot be recorded without 
audio.)
 When using the stabilizer function, it is 
fixed to [MODE1].
2Press the shutter button fully to 
stop recording.
 If the built-in memory or the card 
becomes full in the middle of recording, 
the camera stops recording 
automatically.
∫Changing the settings for the aspect 
ratio and the picture quality
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 to select 
[ASPECT RATIO] and then press 
1.
3Press 3/4 to select the item and 
then press [MENU/SET].
4Press 3/4 to select [PICT.MODE] 
and then press 1.
5Press 3/4 to select the item and 
then press [MENU/SET].
If you selected [ ] on the screen 
shown in step 2
A
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