Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1 User Manual

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Checking the Captured Picture 
(Review)
After taking a picture, when auto review (P78) 
is set to [1 SEC.]/[3 SEC.], the captured 
picture is displayed on the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder for 1 or 3 seconds, but you can 
also check the picture by following the 
methods shown below.
1After taking a picture, press the 4/
[REVIEW/SET] button.
 The last captured picture is displayed 
for about 5 seconds. If you rotate the 
zoom lever towards [ ], the captured 
picture is zoomed 4...

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Recording Motion Images
With this camera you can also record motion 
images. (If using the supplied 8 MB SD 
Memory Card, it is possible to record for up to 
about 35 seconds)
1Set the mode dial to motion image 
mode [ ].
2Center the subject on the LCD 
monitor/Viewfinder and press the 
shutter button halfway.
 When the focus is adjusted, the focus 
indication 2 [¥] appears.
3By pressing the shutter button fully, 
the recording starts.
 The audio REC starts simultaneously....

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Using the Optical Zoom
With this function, you can make people and 
subjects appear closer with the 12 times 
optical zoom, and landscapes can be 
captured in wide angle.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25)
1Aim the camera at the subject and 
adjust the size with the zoom lever.
To make subjects appear closer (Tele):
Rotate towards T.
To make subjects appear further away 
(Wide angle):
Rotate towards W.
2Take a picture.
 The recording method is the same as...

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Using the Digital Zoom
It is possible to further magnify a subject 
already magnified 12 times with the optical 
zoom by 3 more times, with the digital zoom, 
thereby reaching a maximum of 36 times.
(In the burst mode/auto bracket, the digital 
zoom magnifies 2 more times, reaching a 
maximum of 24 times.)
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. 
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [D.ZOOM].
3Press 1 to set to [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. 
(P25)
1Press [ OPEN] button to open the 
Flash.
2Press [ ].
 Every time you press [ ], the available 
settings will appear as shown below. 
(There are settings that cannot be set 
according to the REC mode. Those that 
cannot be set are not displayed when 
pressing [ ]. Refer to the table on the 
left.)
: AUTO
The flash fires automatically according to 
the lighting condition.
:...

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: Forced OFF
When you do not open the flash, this mode 
is set. Even in dark places, the flash does 
not fire.
Set it when you take pictures in places 
where using flash is not allowed.
3Take a picture.
 The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures”. (P28)
To close the flash
4Press in the direction of the arrow 
until it clicks.
 Be sure to close the flash when you do 
not use it.
 Do not stare at the flash light from close proximity when using the flash.
 The...

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Using the Optical Image Stabilizer
When using this function, you can minimize 
shutter jiggle.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. 
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [STABILIZER]. 
3Press 2/1 to select [ON]/[OFF].
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 Only when selecting [OFF], the 
indication [ ] 1 will appear.
 When too much jiggle happens or when taking a picture chasing a moving subject, 
it may not be stabilized.
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Using the AF Trigger
There are 2 ways to set the auto focus; 
pressing the shutter button halfway or 
pressing the [FOCUS] button.
Using the [FOCUS] button is effective to 
prefocus the camera.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. 
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [AF TRIGGER].
3Press 2/1 to select [ ] or 
[].
  Shutter button:
You can set the auto focus by pressing 
the shutter button halfway.
  [FOCUS] button:
You can set the auto focus...

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Using the Continuous AF
This function allows you to reduce the time 
required for focusing, as AF is continuously 
working without the need to press the shutter 
button every time.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. 
(P25)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [CONT.AF].
3Press 1 to select [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 The indication [ ] 1 will appear.
 When setting [CONT.AF] to [ON], [AF TRIGGER] is fixed to [ ].
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
When you set the self-timer, the picture is 
automatically taken after 10 seconds 
(or 2 seconds).
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. 
(P25)
1Press the [ ] button.
 Every time you press it, what is 
displayed changes as shown below.
: Self-timer set to 10 seconds
: Self-timer set to 2 seconds
When these indicators are not 
displayed, self-timer setting is 
cancelled.
2Press the shutter button fully.
 The self-timer...