Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28 User Manual
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- 41 - Preparation ∫Basic ∫ Advanced ¦ Intelligent auto mode (P43) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ³ Programme AE mode (P49) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Aperture-priority AE mode (P81) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-priority AE mode (P82) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual exposure mode (P83) The exposure is adjusted by the...
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Preparation - 42 - ∫Advanced scene mode Portrait mode (P92) Use this mode to take pictures of people. Scenery mode (P93) Use this mode to take pictures of scenery. Sports mode (P93) Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc. Night portrait mode (P94) Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people with night time scenery. Close-up mode (P72) Use this mode to take picture of close-by subject. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
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Basic
[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function
(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.
The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/
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Basic
[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function
(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.
The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent Exposure)/ Digital Red-eye...")
- 43 - Basic [REC] mode: ñ BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function (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. The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/ [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent Exposure)/ Digital Red-eye...
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Basic - 44 - Note Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.Do not touch the front of the lens.When taking pictures, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person, a ball etc. ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P66) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P53) ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark...
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38337/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ28-44.png "Page 45
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking...")
- 45 - Basic When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking...
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∫The Backlight Compensation
Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.
In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by
brightening the whole of the picture automatically.
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves. Refer to P127 for details.
Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON].
([ is displayed on the screen.)
Bring the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38337/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FZ28-45.png "Page 46
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∫The Backlight Compensation
Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.
In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by
brightening the whole of the picture automatically.
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves. Refer to P127 for details.
Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON].
([ is displayed on the screen.)
Bring the...")
Basic - 46 - ∫The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatically. It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Refer to P127 for details. Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]. ([ is displayed on the screen.) Bring the...
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Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
–[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P116) /[ASPECT RATIO] (P119)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P132) /
[AF TRACKING] (P127)
¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
–[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]The settings of the following items are fixed.
Settings in Intelligent auto mode
ItemSettings
[Fn BUTTON SET] (P33)o
[GUIDE LINE] (P34) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF])
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Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
–[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P116) /[ASPECT RATIO] (P119)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P132) /
[AF TRACKING] (P127)
¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
–[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]The settings of the following items are fixed.
Settings in Intelligent auto mode
ItemSettings
[Fn BUTTON SET] (P33)o
[GUIDE LINE] (P34) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF])
[ECONOMY]...")
- 47 - Basic Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu –[PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P116) /[ASPECT RATIO] (P119)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P132) / [AF TRACKING] (P127) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [SETUP] menu –[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]The settings of the following items are fixed. Settings in Intelligent auto mode ItemSettings [Fn BUTTON SET] (P33)o [GUIDE LINE] (P34) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF]) [ECONOMY]...
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The following functions cannot be used.–Flash output adjustment / Auto bracket/ Colour bracket /White balance fine adjustment/[AF/
AE LOCK]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM]/
[PICT. ADJ.]/Out of frame display
The following functions are fixed to the ones set in other modes.–[ZOOM RESUME]/[CONVERSION]The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the programme AE mode.
What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.
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The following functions cannot be used.–Flash output adjustment / Auto bracket/ Colour bracket /White balance fine adjustment/[AF/
AE LOCK]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM]/
[PICT. ADJ.]/Out of frame display
The following functions are fixed to the ones set in other modes.–[ZOOM RESUME]/[CONVERSION]The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the programme AE mode.
What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.
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Basic - 48 - The following functions cannot be used.–Flash output adjustment / Auto bracket/ Colour bracket /White balance fine adjustment/[AF/ AE LOCK]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM]/ [PICT. ADJ.]/Out of frame display The following functions are fixed to the ones set in other modes.–[ZOOM RESUME]/[CONVERSION]The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the programme AE mode. What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode. Downloaded From...
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Basic
[REC] mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favourite settings
(Programme AE mode)
Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than
when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P43).
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [ !].
A Mode dial
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Set the mode dial to [ ].
To change the setting while taking pictures,
refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu”
(P116) .
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Basic
[REC] mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favourite settings
(Programme AE mode)
Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than
when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P43).
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [ !].
A Mode dial
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Set the mode dial to [ ].
To change the setting while taking pictures,
refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu”
(P116) .
Aim the AF area at the point you
want to focus...")
- 49 - Basic [REC] mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Programme AE mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P43). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !]. A Mode dial B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Set the mode dial to [ ]. To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P116) . Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus...
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Basic - 50 - Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. AFocus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Recording distance range display (when zooming) E Aperture value ¢ FShutter speed¢ GISO sensitivity ¢ If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red. (However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.) 1Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix...