Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ100 User Manual
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21(ENG) VQT2U38
[REC] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic
function
(ñ : Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the
recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who
want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
Set the mode dial to [ ñ].
Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still
at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
Press the shutter button halfway to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38336/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ100-20.png "Page 21
21(ENG) VQT2U38
[REC] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic
function
(ñ : Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the
recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who
want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
Set the mode dial to [ ñ].
Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still
at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
Press the shutter button halfway to...")
21(ENG) VQT2U38 [REC] Mode: ñ Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ : Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Set the mode dial to [ ñ]. Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. Press the shutter button halfway to...
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VQT2U38 (ENG)22
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned
is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•[¦ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are
set.
•When [ ],[ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s
face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject.
Scene Detection
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VQT2U38 (ENG)22
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned
is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•[¦ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are
set.
•When [ ],[ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s
face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject.
Scene Detection
¦> [i-PORTRAIT]...")
VQT2U38 (ENG)22 When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. •[¦ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. •When [ ],[ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Scene Detection ¦> [i-PORTRAIT]...
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23(ENG) VQT2U38
[REC] Mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
( : Program AE Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value
according to the brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC]
menu.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
•Set the focus selector switch to [AF].
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
•The focus range is 30 cm (0.99 feet)
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23(ENG) VQT2U38
[REC] Mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
( : Program AE Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value
according to the brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC]
menu.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
•Set the focus selector switch to [AF].
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
•The focus range is 30 cm (0.99 feet)
(Wide)/2...")
23(ENG) VQT2U38 [REC] Mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favorite settings ( : Program AE Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Set the mode dial to [ ]. •Set the focus selector switch to [AF]. Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.Press the shutter button halfway to focus. •The focus range is 30 cm (0.99 feet) (Wide)/2...
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VQT2U38 (ENG)24 In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called program shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Program AE Mode. •Press the shutter button halfway and then use the rear dial to activate program shift while the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed on the...
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25(ENG) VQT2U38
[REC] Mode:
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the
difference in brightness between the subject and the background.
∫Operate with the rear dial
1Press the rear dial to select [ È], and
then rotate the rear dial to compensate
the exposure.
A Exposure compensation value
2Press the shutter button halfway to
finish.
Press 3 [ È] until [EXPOSURE]
appears, compensate the exposure
with 2/1.
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25(ENG) VQT2U38
[REC] Mode:
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the
difference in brightness between the subject and the background.
∫Operate with the rear dial
1Press the rear dial to select [ È], and
then rotate the rear dial to compensate
the exposure.
A Exposure compensation value
2Press the shutter button halfway to
finish.
Press 3 [ È] until [EXPOSURE]
appears, compensate the exposure
with 2/1.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the...")
25(ENG) VQT2U38 [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. ∫Operate with the rear dial 1Press the rear dial to select [ È], and then rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure. A Exposure compensation value 2Press the shutter button halfway to finish. Press 3 [ È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. •Select [0 EV] to return to the...
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VQT2U38 (ENG)26
[REC] Mode:
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture /
shutter speed
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus
background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus
background.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the
aperture value.
Take a picture.
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster
shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38336/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ100-25.png "Page 26
VQT2U38 (ENG)26
[REC] Mode:
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture /
shutter speed
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus
background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus
background.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the
aperture value.
Take a picture.
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster
shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter...")
VQT2U38 (ENG)26 [REC] Mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture / shutter speed Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value. Take a picture. When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter...
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27(ENG) VQT2U38
[REC] Mode:
Taking picture by setting the exposure
manually
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter
speed.
Set the mode dial to [²].
•The Manual Exposure Assistance A appears for about 10 seconds.
Rotate the rear dial to set the
aperture and shutter speed.
BAperture Value
C Shutter Speed
•It will switch between aperture setting
operation and shutter speed setting
operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
Press the shutter button halfway....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38336/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ100-26.png "Page 27
27(ENG) VQT2U38
[REC] Mode:
Taking picture by setting the exposure
manually
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter
speed.
Set the mode dial to [²].
•The Manual Exposure Assistance A appears for about 10 seconds.
Rotate the rear dial to set the
aperture and shutter speed.
BAperture Value
C Shutter Speed
•It will switch between aperture setting
operation and shutter speed setting
operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
Press the shutter button halfway....")
27(ENG) VQT2U38 [REC] Mode: Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set the mode dial to [²]. •The Manual Exposure Assistance A appears for about 10 seconds. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed. BAperture Value C Shutter Speed •It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed. Press the shutter button halfway....
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VQT2U38 (ENG)28
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken.
Burst speed can be selected to match the recording conditions or subjects.
Pictures recorded in burst mode will be recorded as a burst picture group.
Press [˜] (Burst Mode) button to display
the Burst setting menu.
Press 2/1 to select
the Burst speed and then press [MENU/
SET].
Take a picture.
Burst speed
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VQT2U38 (ENG)28
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken.
Burst speed can be selected to match the recording conditions or subjects.
Pictures recorded in burst mode will be recorded as a burst picture group.
Press [˜] (Burst Mode) button to display
the Burst setting menu.
Press 2/1 to select
the Burst speed and then press [MENU/
SET].
Take a picture.
Burst speed
[...")
VQT2U38 (ENG)28 [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. Burst speed can be selected to match the recording conditions or subjects. Pictures recorded in burst mode will be recorded as a burst picture group. Press [˜] (Burst Mode) button to display the Burst setting menu. Press 2/1 to select the Burst speed and then press [MENU/ SET]. Take a picture. Burst speed [...
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29(ENG) VQT2U38
[REC] Mode:
Advanced (Recording pictures)Recording Motion Picture
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD
format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
•Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording
motion pictures. However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant
difference in sound quality.)
Note
•Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] or [HIGH...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38336/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ100-28.png "Page 29
29(ENG) VQT2U38
[REC] Mode:
Advanced (Recording pictures)Recording Motion Picture
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD
format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
•Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording
motion pictures. However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant
difference in sound quality.)
Note
•Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] or [HIGH...")
29(ENG) VQT2U38 [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures)Recording Motion Picture This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. •Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures. However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality.) Note •Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] or [HIGH...
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VQT2U38 (ENG)30
[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
•After selecting the motion picture, press
3 to start playback.
[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back will be
deleted.
Press [ (].
Select the picture to be deleted,
and then press [ ‚].
Press 2 to select [YES] and then
press [MENU/SET].
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VQT2U38 (ENG)30
[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
•After selecting the motion picture, press
3 to start playback.
[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back will be
deleted.
Press [ (].
Select the picture to be deleted,
and then press [ ‚].
Press 2 to select [YES] and then
press [MENU/SET].
y
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VQT2U38 (ENG)30 [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Press 2/1 to select the picture. •After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to start playback. [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back will be deleted. Press [ (]. Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [ ‚]. Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. y FZ100P_BASIC_eng.book 30 ページ ２０１０年６月１２日...