Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28 User Manual

- 51 -
Basic
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P133), a tripod or the self-timer 
(P74) .

Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-eye reduction–[NIGHT PORTRAIT] and [NIGHT SCENERY] in the advanced scene mode  (P91)–In [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in scene mode  (P96)–When the...

Basic
- 52 -
In programme AE mode, you can change the preset 
aperture value and shutter speed without changing the 
exposure. This is called programme 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 programme AE mode.

Press the shutter button halfway and then use the joystick to 
activate programme shift while the aperture value and the 
shutter speed are displayed on...

- 53 -
Basic
[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record 
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjec ts appear even closer [maximum of 32.1k], do 
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio ( X/Y /W ).
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in 
[REC] menu.
∫ Changing the zoom speed
You can operate the zoom at 2 speeds 
depending on the rotation angle of the...

Basic
- 54 -
∫Types of zooms
FeatureOptical zoomExtra optical zoom (EZ)Digital zoom
Maximum 
magnification 18k
32.1k
¢1 72 k [including optical zoom 
18 k]
128 k [including extra optical 
zoom 32.1 k]
Picture 
quality No deterioration No deterioration The higher the magnification 
level, the greater the 
deterioration.
Conditions None [PICTURE SIZE] with   
(P116)
 is selected. [DIGITAL ZOOM]  
(P131) on 
the [REC] menu is set to [ON].
Screen 
display A
 [ ] is displayed.B
The digital zoom range is...

- 55 -
Basic
When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction 
with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.3 m –¶)
¢ 1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
¢ 2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom 
lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously 
rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to...

Basic
- 56 -
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
A File number
B Picture number
Speed of picture fo rwarding/rewinding 
changes depending on the playback status.
∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
Press and hold  2/1  during playback.

The file number  A and the picture number  B only change one by one. Release  2/1 when the 
number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture.
If you keep pressing  2/1, the number of pictures...

- 57 -
Basic
You can confirm the picture in [REC] mode. You can also move between pictures using 2/
1 , use zoom playback  (P58), or delete pictures  (P60).
1 Select the [Fn BUTTON SET] on the  [SETUP] menu, and then press  1.
2 Press  3/4 to select [REVIEW] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

You can review by pressing  4 in [REC] mode if it is set.
Rotate the zoom lever towards [ L] (W).
1 screen >12 screens >30 screens >Calendar screen 
display  (P147)
ANumber of the selected picture and the total...

Basic
- 58 -
Note
This camera complies with the DCF standard “D esign rule for Camera File system” established 
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif 
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot 
be played back.
The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK] 
mode.
You can also delete the recording information etc. on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder during 
playback zoom...

- 59 -
Basic
Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode
1 Press [MENU/SET] during playback.
2 Press 1.
3 Press  3/4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
[NORMAL PLAY]  (P56)
All the pictures are played back.
[SLIDE SHOW]  (P139)
The pictures are played back in sequence.
[CATEGORY PLAY]  (P142)
The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.
[FAVORITE PLAY]  (P143)
¢
Your favourite pictures are played back.¢ [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set.
MENUSET
Downloaded...

Basic
- 60 -
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. 
Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. 
To delete a single picture
Select the picture to be deleted, and then 
press [ ‚].
A [DISPLAY] button
B [‚] button
Press  2 to select [YES] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals