Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28 User Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest 
to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: 
¢ It cannot be selected in the motion picture mode.
Note
The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded 
under so use [AWB], [ ] or [ ].
The white balance might not be adjusted for the subject where the flash does not reach when 
the flash is used.
The white balance is memorised even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for 
the advanced scene mode or the scene mode is set to [AWB] when the advanced scene mode 
or the scene mode is changed.
  [WHITE BALANCE]
[AWB] : Automatic adjustment
[V ]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[]
¢: When taking pictures with the flash only
[Ñ ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[] :
When
 using the preset white balance[] :
[] : When using the preset colour temperature setting
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∫Setting the white balance manually 
1 Select [ ] or [ ] and then press  1.
2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the 
frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then 
press [MENU/SET].
∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ]
You can finely adjust the white balance when  you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the white balance.

You can set from the quick menu.  (P31)1Select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press  1
Press  1 again if [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected. 
2Press 3 /4 /2 /1  to adjust the white balance and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Note

If you finely adjust the white balance to A (am ber), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder will change to orange. If you finely ad just the white balance to B (blue), the white 
balance icon on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will change to blue.
If you finely adjust the white balance to G _ (green) or M ` (magenta), [ _] (green) or [ `] 
(magenta) appears beside the white balance icon on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder.
Select the centre point if you are not finely adjusting the white balance.The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.The white balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (centre point) in the 
following cases.
–When you reset the white balance in [ ] or [ ]–When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ]
2 :A (AMBER: ORANGE)1 :B (BLUE: BLUISH)3 :G_ (GREEN: GREENISH)
4 :M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
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∫Auto white balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a colour clos e to white, auto white balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
K lKelvin colour Temperature
∫ Setting the colour temperature
You can set the colour temperat ure manually for taking natural 
pictures in different lighting condition s. The colour of light is measured 
as a number in degrees Kelvin. As  the colour temperature becomes 
high the picture becomes bluish  and as the colour temperature 
becomes low the picture becomes reddish.
1 Select [ ] and then press  1.
2 Press  3/4  to select the colour temperature and then press [MENU/SET].
Note

You can set a colour temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
Applicable modes:
  
Note

When [ C] is selected and [AF MODE] is set to [ š], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit 
the person’s face.
 [METERING MODE]
[ C ]: Multiple
This is the method in which the camera measures the most 
suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the 
whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this 
method.
[ ]: Centre weighted This is the method used to focus on the subject on the centre 
of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[ Ù ]: Spot
This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering 
target  A.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
Applicable modes: 
Note

The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the 
same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to 
[ ƒ ], [Ø ] or [ Ù].
If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.Switch the AF mode to [ ƒ] or [ Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [ Ù].The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the 
AF mode to any modes other than [ š] and then take a picture.
It is not possible to set [ š] in the following cases.–In [NIGHT SCENERY] , [ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
–In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]–[PANNING], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode–Motion picture mode
 [AF MODE]
[ š ]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The 
focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no 
matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[] : AF Tracking Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. 
Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves. 
 (Dynamic tracking)
[ ]: Multi-area-focusing The camera focuses on up to 5 focus areas per selected AF 
area pattern. This is effective 
when the subject is not in the 
centre of the screen.
[ƒ ]: 1-area-focusing 
(High speed) The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on 
the screen.
[Ø ]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
screen.
[Ù ]: Spot-focusing The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
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∫About [ š]
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is 
focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ].
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking–When digital zoom is used
∫ About [ ƒ]
You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the 
shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.
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∫Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
Note

If it fails to lock, AF area will flash  in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is  not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed 
to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case. AF tracking cannot be selected for [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE] or 
[FILM GRAIN] in the scene mode,  $ mode, or [COLOR EFFECT] is selected.
[ ] does not work in AF tracking.The focus range is 1 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to  ¶.
(Tele-macro function: 1 m to  ¶)
Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject.–When jitter is occurring–When using the zoom
1Bring the subject to the AF tracking 
frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock 
the subject

AF area will continuously focus on the 
subjects movement once the subject is 
recognised. (
Dynamic tracking)AF tracking is cancelled when [AF/AE 
LOCK] is pressed again.  Before locking Locked
2Take the picture
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∫About AF area selection
You can select the AF area by pressing [AF #/FOCUS] when [ ], [ ƒ], [Ø ] or [ Ù] is 
selected.
It is also possible to switch to  AF area selection screen by pressing  1 when AF mode is 
selected with  3/4.

You can set from the quick menu.  (P31)
When selecting [ƒ], [Ø] or [ Ù]
1 Press  3/4 /2 /1 to move the AF area.

You can set to arbitrary position of the 
screen. (It cannot be set to edge of the 
screen)
After moving the AF area, press [DISPLAY] 
to return it to the centre.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
When selecting [ ]
1 Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select AF 
area as shown in the figure to the 
right.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Note

The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ Ù].Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent auto 
mode, When the power save mode is activated, or When this unit is turned off. 
ƒ
ØÙ
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings.
Applicable modes: 
¢ In motion picture mode, only [ ] (Continuous AF) can be selected.
About [ ] and [ ]
[ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera gets small. [ ] will 
adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation).
The camera will adjust the focus automatically, and the focus adjustment when the shutter 
button is pressed becomes faster. It is effe ctive when you do not want to miss the photo 
opportunity.
Note

The battery will be consumed faster than usual.Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.When [PRE AF] is set to  , it may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom 
lever from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
 [PRE AF]
[OFF]:
[ ]: Quick AF [ ] is displayed on the screen.
[ ]: Continuous AF
¢[ ] is displayed on the screen.
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked.
This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is 
outside the focus area or when the contrast  is too sharp and the appropriate exposure 
cannot be achieved.
Applicable modes: 
∫ Setting the AF/AE lock
1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
2 Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and exposure.
3 Move the camera to compose the picture and then press the shutter fully.
∫ To cancel the AF/AE lock
The setting is cancelled by pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] again.
Note

The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is 
locked.
Programme shift can be set even when AE is locked.Lock is cancelled when zooming is performed after locking. Perform the locking again.
 [AF/AE LOCK]
[AF]: Only the focus is locked.
[ ] is displayed when the focus is adjusted.
[AE]:Only the exposure is locked.
[ ], aperture value, and shutter speed is displayed when the exposure 
is adjusted.
[AF/AE]:Both focus and exposure are locked.
[ ], aperture value, and shutter speed are displayed when the focus and 
exposure are adjusted.
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