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 times (A) and 
8 times if you rotate it once again. 
You can also change the position with 
3/4/2/1.
 You can check the previous or following 
picture with 2/1.
ª Erasing the captured picture during 
the review
1Press the [ ] button.
2When the message [DELETE THIS 
PICTURE?] is displayed, press 2/1 
to select [YES].
3Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
 The picture is erased.
 Once erased, pictures cannot be 
recovered.
 In motion image mode [ ], review cannot 
be used.
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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. 
(1Microphone)
4By pressing the shutter button fully 
again, recording stops.
 If during the recording the memory of 
the card becomes full, the recording is 
stopped automatically.
 The picture size is fixed to 320a240 pixels.
 The remaining time displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder is an approximation.
 You cannot record motion images without audio.
 If using the MultiMediaCard, after recording motion images, the card access 
indication may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction.
 After recording starts, the auto focus/zoom/white balance/aperture values are 
locked (with the first frame).
 Recording could suddenly stop when recording motion images with cards other 
than a Panasonic SD Memory Card.
 When the motion image recorded with this camera is played back on other 
equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated or pictures may 
not be able to be played back.
 In motion image mode [ ], review cannot be used.
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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 in 
“Taking Pictures”. (P28)
 The focus is adjusted at a distance of more 
than 3.94 feet (120 cm) (Tele)/0.98 feet 
(30 cm) (Wide). For details on simple mode/
macro mode, read P30/P44.
 The picture may be slightly distorted 
according to the lens. The distortion will 
increase as you make subjects wider and 
closer.
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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.
 The menu will disappear.
 The zoom adjustment and recording method 
are the same as in “Using the Optical 
Zoom”. (P33)
 When the digital zoom is set to [ON], the 
digital zoom indication 1 appears.
 When entering the digital zoom range, the 
zoom bar will pause.
 Photos using digital zoom may be of slightly 
less quality.
 Digital stabilization may be less effective 
when used in conjunction with digital zoom.
 To ensure the best picture quality, we 
recommend using a tripod when digital 
zoom is used.
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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.
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction
The flash fires automatically according to 
the recording situation.
It reduces the red-eye phenomenon (when 
a subject’s eyes appear red in flash light).
Use it when you take pictures of people or 
animals in low lighting conditions.
: Forced ON
The flash fires every time a picture is 
captured.
Use this setting when your subject is 
back-lit or under fluorescent light.
: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction
When you take a picture with a dark 
background landscape, it makes the flash 
fire and the shutter speed slow, so that the 
dark background landscape will become 
bright. Simultaneously it reduces the 
red-eye phenomenon.
We recommend that you use a tripod.
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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 available flash range is about 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 6.86 feet (2.1 m). (when 
setting to ISO100)
 When the shutter jiggle alert is displayed within the available flash range, we 
recommend using the flash.
 Do not cover the flash sensor 1 with your finger or any other item. Otherwise the 
picture will not be exposed properly.
 In motion image mode [ ] or when the flash is closed, flash setting is fixed to the 
Forced OFF [ ].
 When you set to burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is taken for every flash 
firing.
 In night portrait mode [ ], setting is fixed to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction 
[].
 When you take a picture using the flash with the lens hood attached, the flash light 
may be interrupted by the hood.
 The flash indication becomes red when pressing the shutter button halfway.
 When the flash is being charged, the flash indication blinks red, and you cannot 
take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.
 When using the flash, do not let subjects get too close to the flash. The shape or 
color of subjects may be changed because of the heat and light of the flash.
 Be sure to open the flash entirely when using the flash.
 When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically 
adjusted (except for manual white balance setting), but the white balance may not 
be properly adjusted when the flash light is insufficient.
 When taking a picture with the flash after setting the white balance manually, the 
white balance may not be properly adjusted. We recommend setting the white 
balance to [AUTO] when using the flash. (P55)
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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.
 The stabilizer function may be less effective in the digital zoom zone.
 When taking pictures with a low shutter speed such as night portrait, the stabilizer 
function may be less effective.
 When the zoom lever is close to T and the shutter speed is slower than 1/125, the 
shutter jiggle alert 2 appears.
 We recommend using a tripod when the shutter jiggle alert appears.
 In simple mode [ ], the stabilizer function is fixed to [ON].
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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 by pressing 
the [FOCUS] button.
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 Only when the [FOCUS] button is 
selected, the [ ] indication1 is 
displayed on the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder.
ª Using the [FOCUS] button to prefocus the camera
The prefocus technique is effective when you want to take a picture of a fast-moving 
subject; a situation where it may be difficult for the auto focus to function properly. 
(For example, taking pictures with panning mode) (P47)
1Set [AF TRIGGER] to [ ].
2Center the subject in the AF area (P28), and press the [FOCUS] button.
 AF trigger will not operate until you press the [FOCUS] button again, even if you 
press the shutter button halfway.
 When setting [CONT.AF] to [ON], [AF TRIGGER] is fixed to [ ].
 In simple mode [ ], [AF TRIGGER] is fixed to [ ].
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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 [ ].
 In simple mode [ ], [CONT.AF] is fixed to [ON].
 The battery is depleted more quickly using continuous AF.
 It may take time to adjust the focus after zooming out (Wide # Tele) or suddenly 
changing the subject of shooting from distant subjects to nearby subjects.
 Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to adjust the focus.
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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 indicator 1 blinks and 
the shutter is activated after 10 seconds 
(or 2 seconds).
 When setting the self-timer, the focus 
and exposure are not adjusted by 
pressing the shutter button halfway. 
When pressing the button fully, they are 
automatically adjusted just before 
recording.
 If you press the [MENU] button when 
the self-timer is set, the self-timer 
setting is cancelled.
 In simple mode [ ], you can only set to 10 seconds [ ].
 In burst mode, the self-timer setting applies to the first picture only.
 We recommend using a tripod when setting the self-timer.
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