Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28 User Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
Applicable modes: 
³±´²
[OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]
Note

[ ] is displayed when it is set to either [LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH].Even if the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO100], ISO sensitivity may become higher than [ISO 100] 
when a picture is taken with [I.EXPOSURE] enabled.
Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.EXPOSURE] is in effect.[LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH] represents the maximum range of effect.
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
This can enlarge subjects even more than t he optical zoom or extra optical zoom.
Applicable modes:
 
[OFF]/[ON]
Note

Refer to P53  for details.If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be 
set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1].
[I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment)
 [DIGITAL ZOOM]
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
Setting colour effects for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes: 
Note

When in Intelligent auto mode, only [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be selected.The Intelligent auto mode is set separately from the other recording modes.[COLOR EFFECT] becomes disabled when colour bracket is set.
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes: 
³±´²
Note
When you take pictures in dark places, pictur e noise may become noticeable. If picture noise 
becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for 
[NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than 
[NOISE REDUCTION].
 [COLOR EFFECT]
[OFF] : This is the standard setting.
[B/W]: The picture becomes black and white.
[SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia.
[COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.
[WARM]: The picture becomes reddish.
 [PICT.ADJ.]
[CONTRAST]:
[r ]: Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
[s ]: Decreases the difference between the bri ghtness and the darkness in the picture.
[SHARPNESS]:
[r ]: The picture is sharply defined.
[s ]: The picture is softly focused.
[SATURATION]:
[r ]: The colours in the picture become vivid.
[s ]: The colours in the picture become natural.
[NOISE REDUCTION]:
[r ]: The noise reduction effect is enhanced.
Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.
[s ]: The noise reduction effect is reduced.
You can obtain pictures with higher resolution.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera 
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Applicable modes:
 
Note
The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–In digital zoom range.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to ta ke pictures indoors or in dark places.Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.It cannot be set to [AUTO] or [MODE2] in [PANNING] in scene mode or motion picture mode.
 [STABILIZER]
[OFF]
[AUTO] [MODE2] (Wide), or [MODE1] (Tele) will work automatically. 
[MODE1] : Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.
[MODE2] : The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
You can take a picture brightly in dark places  by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, 
you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
Applicable modes: 
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[1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Note

This should usually be set to [1/8 ] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed 
other than [1/8 ], [ ] appears on the screen.)
Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED]  to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we 
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED]  to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend 
recording the picture in well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in 
red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the  image. You can record the conversation 
during the shooting or the situation as a memo.
Applicable modes: 

If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is cancelled.
Note
Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment.
  [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Minimum shutter speed setting1/250– 1 –
Brightness DarkerBrighter
Jitter LessMore
 [AUDIO REC.]
[OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.
[ON]:  [B ] is displayed on the screen.
Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded.
(It will stop in 5 seconds)
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions that make focusing difficult.
Applicable modes: 
  [AF ASSIST LAMP]
[OFF] : The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[ON] : When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter 
button is pressed halfway. (Larger  AF areas are now displayed.)
Note

When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp  A (e.g. when taking 
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In 
this case, it will beco me more difficult to focus on the subject.
Remove the lens hood.A vignetting effect may appear on the circumference of the AF assist lamp 
because the AF assist lamp may be obscured by the lens, however, this 
does not cause a problem with the performance of the camera.
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
[2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just be fore the shutter closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Applicable modes:
 
Note
Set it to [1ST] normally.[2ND] is displayed in the flash icon on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder  if you set 
[FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].
When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.
 [FLASH SYNCHRO]
[1ST]: The normal method when taking pictures with the 
flash.
[2ND]: The light source appears behind the subject and 
picture becomes dynamic.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds long by connecting 
images.
Applicable modes:
 
[PICTURE CAPTURE]:
Taking pictures for flip animation.
[CREATE MOTION PICTURE]:
Creating an animated file using the pictures taken with [PICTURE CAPTURE].
[DELETE STILL PICTURES]:
To delete all pictures for flip animation.
∫ Creating the flip animation
1 Select [PICTURE CAPTURE] and then press  1.
2 Press the shutter button and capture the images one frame 
at a time.

The picture size is 320k240 pixels.You can check the recorded image with 4 and the previous or 
following image with 2/1.Delete unnecessary images with the [ ‚].You can record up to 100 pictures. The number of recordable pictures displayed is an 
approximation.
3 Press [MENU/SET], press  3/4  to select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and then 
press  1.
4 press  4 to select [FRAME RATE] and then press  1.
5 Press  3/4  to select  [5fps] or [10fps] and then press [MENU/
SET].
6 Press  3 to select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and then press  1.

The file number appears after creating a flip animation.Press [MENU/SET] three times to close the menu after creating the flip animation.
∫ Deleting all still images used to create flip animation
When selecting [DELETE STILL PICTURES] in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a confirmation screen 
appears. Select [YES] with  3 and then press [MENU/SET].
Note

Audio cannot be recorded.If you execute [CREATE MOTION PICTURE], flip  animation is made from all pictures recorded 
for flip animation. Delete unnecessary pictures.
You can play back created flip animations with the same method used to play back motion 
pictures.  (P144)
Playback may not be possible on other equipment. You may also hear noise during playback 
on other equipment which does not have a mute function.
 [FLIP ANIM.]
[5fps]5 frames/sec.
[10fps] 10 frames/sec. (The motion 
pictures become smoother.)
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
With the optional conversion l enses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take 
close-up pictures of smaller subjects.
Applicable modes:
 
Note
Refer to  P176 for details about attaching the lens.Ensure that [CONVERSION] is set to [OFF] when not using a conversion lens.Read the operating instructions of the conversion lens for details.
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P29.
To set the year, month, day and time.
It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu.
[CONVERSION]
[OFF]
[] When you attach the tele conversion lens.
[] When you attach the close-up lens.
 [CLOCK SET]
C
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Advanced (Playback)Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)
You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can 
do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures.
Furthermore, you can play back the pictures  grouped together by category or play back 
only those pictures you have set as  favourites as a slide show.
This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set 
to view the pictures you have taken.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to 
[( ], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  1.
Press  3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW], and then press [MENU/SET].
When [ALL] or [FAVORITE] has been selected in step 4
Press 
3/4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
[FAVORITE] can be selected only when [FAVORITE] on the 
[PLAYBACK] menu  (P157) is at [ON] and there are pictures 
already set as favourites.
Press  3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  4 to finish the slide show.
Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.
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When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step 4
∫Operations performed during slide showThe cursor displayed during playback is the same as  3/4 /2/ 1.
The menu screen is restored when [ ‚] is pressed.
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the category to play back 
and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
For details on categories, refer to  P142.
Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  4 to finish the slide show.
Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.
A Play/Pause
B Stop
C Back to previous picture
¢
DAhead to next picture¢
¢ These operations can be performed only in the pause mode.
E Reduce volume level
F Increase volume level
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