Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28 User Manual

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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 shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P156)  is set to [ON])

Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.Pictures cannot be displayed vertically when recording motion pictures or creating flip 
animations.
This unit will remember the focus point during the recording, and it can be enlarged with 
that point as a centre.
Press [AF #/FOCUS] during image playback
Focus point may not be the centre of enlargement when it is 
at the edge of the image. 
Refer to “Using the Playback Zoom” (P58)  for operation 
during zooming.
It will return to the original enlargement if [AF #/FOCUS] is 
pressed again.
Following pictures cannot be enlarged because there is no 
focus point:
–Picture that was taken without focusing–Picture that was taken with manual focus–Picture that was taken with a different camera
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
Direction detection function
Enlarge the focus point (display focus point)
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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 the screen (about 10 seconds).
The programme shift indication A appears on the screen when programme shift is activated.Programme shift is cancelled if the camera is turned off or the joystick is moved up and down 
until the programme shift indication disappears.
∫Example of programme shift
(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
1 Programme shift amount
2 Programme shift line chart
3 Programme shift limit
Note

If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value 
and shutter speed turns red.
Programme shift is cancelled and the camera returns to normal programme AE mode if more 
than 10 seconds pass after programme shift is activated. However, the programme shift setting 
is memorised.
Depending on the brightness of the subject,  programme shift may not be activated.
Programme shift
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[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 zoom 
lever.
The zoom speed becomes slower when the 
rotation angle is small and the zoom speed 
becomes faster when the rotation angle is 
large.
A Fast
B Slow
C Zoom lever
Zoom speed cannot be changed in the motion picture mode  (P108).
∫Storing the zoom position (Zoom resume)
Refer to P36  for details.
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the 
Digital Zoom 
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
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∫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 
displayed.
The AF area becomes larger 
when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway in the digital 
zoom range
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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 Tele 
again.
∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD 
area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher 
zoom effect.
Note

The digital zoom cannot be set when  õ has been selected.The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.The optical zoom is set to Wide (1 k) when the camera is turned on.
Zoom position is as when the power was turned off if the [ZOOM RESUME]  (P36) is set to 
[ON].
If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt 
the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
When you rotate the zoom lever, you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera 
may shake. This is not a malfunction.
When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P74) for taking 
pictures.
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[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 forwarded/rewound increases.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch  A
 to [(].
Normal playback is set automatically in the 
following cases.
–When the mode was switched from the [REC] 
to [PLAYBACK].
–When the camera was turned on while the 
[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at 
[( ].
2: Play back the previous picture
1 : Play back the next picture
2 : Fast rewind
1 : Fast forward
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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 number of 
recorded pictures
Rotate the zoom lever towards [ Z] (T) to return to the 
previous screen.
Pictures are not rotated for display.
∫ To return to normal playback
1 Press  3/4 /2 /1  to select a picture.

An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.2 Press [MENU/SET]. The picture that was selected will appear.
Confirm the picture in [REC] mode (Review)
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
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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 by pressing [DISPLAY].
If you want to save the enlarged pi cture, use the trimming function. (P153)The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.
Using the Playback Zoom
Rotate the zoom lever towards [ Z] (T).
1k > 2k> 4k> 8k > 16k
When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ L] (W) after 
enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower.
When you change the magnification, the zoom position 
indication  A appears for about 1 second, and the position of 
the enlarged section can be moved by pressing  3/ 4/2 /1.
The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality 
deteriorates.
When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom 
position indication appears for about 1 second.
Focus point will be enlarged when [AF #/FOCUS] is pressed. 
(P51)
You can review next picture in enlarged view by pressing  2/1  
of the joystick.
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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)
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Your favourite pictures are played back.¢ [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set.
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[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].
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