Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ3 User Manual

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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
When you set the flash, you can take 
pictures using the built-in flash according to 
the recording condition.
∫To open the flash
Press the [ OPEN] button. 
∫To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks. 
 Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[ ] while the flash closes.
∫Switching to the appropriate flash 
setting :AUTO
The flash is automatically activated 
according to the recording condition.
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction
The flash is automatically activated 
according to the recording condition.
It reduces the red-eye phenomenon 
(eyes of the subject appear red in photo 
flash) by triggering the flash at 1 second 
before actually recording the picture.
 Use this when you take pictures of 
people in low lighting conditions.
: Forced ON
The flash is activated every time 
regardless of the recording condition.
 Use this when your subject is 
back-lit or under fluorescent light.
: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction
When you set to [PARTY] in scene 
mode (P60) or compensate the 
backlight in simple mode [ ], the flash 
mode is set to Forced ON/Red-eye 
reduction.
: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction
When you take a picture with a dark 
background landscape, this feature 
makes the shutter speed slow when the 
flash is activated, so that the dark 
background landscape will become 
bright. Simultaneously it reduces the 
red-eye phenomenon.
 Use this when taking pictures of 
people in front of a dark background.
: Forced OFF
The flash is not activated in any 
recording condition.
 Use this when taking pictures in 
places where the use of the flash is 
not permitted.
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∫Available flash settings by recording mode
The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available) 
¢Available only in backlight compensation
∫The available flash range to take pictures 
 The available flash range is an approximation.
 Refer to P34 for the focus range.
∫Shutter speed for each flash mode 
 Refer to P57 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode.
ISO sensitivityAvailable flash control range
AUTO 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 15.1 feet (4.6 m)
(also applicable in Macro mode [ ])
ISO80 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 6.56 feet (2 m)
ISO100 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 7.55 feet (2.3 m)
ISO200 1.31 feet (40 cm) – 10.5 feet (3.2 m)
ISO400 1.97 feet (60 cm) – 15.1 feet (4.6 m)
Flash modeShutter speed
: AUTO 1/60 – 1/2000
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction 1/60 – 1/2000
:Forced ON
: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction1/60 – 1/2000
:Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction1 – 1/2000
: Forced OFF1/4 – 1/2000
8 – 1/2000
(In [NIGHT SCENERY] in 
scene mode)
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∫Adjusting flash output 
Adjust the flash output when the subject is 
small or reflection ratio is extremely high or 
low.
1Press 3 several times until 
[ FLASH] appears and then set 
the flash output. 
 You can adjust this from j2EV to 
i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
 The determined flash output is 
memorized even if the camera is turned 
off.
 In motion image mode [ ], simple 
mode [ ], [SCENERY], [NIGHT 
SCENERY] or [FIREWORKS] in scene 
mode (P60), you cannot adjust the flash 
output.
 If the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], it is 
automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to 
[ISO400] when you use the flash. To avoid 
noise, decrease the ISO sensitivity.
 In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] in scene mode 
(P60), flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ].
 In motion image mode [ ], [SCENERY], 
[NIGHT SCENERY] or [FIREWORKS] in 
scene mode (P60), the flash mode is fixed 
to the Forced OFF [ ] even if the flash is 
opened.
 Do not stare at the photo flash from 
close proximity when using the flash. If you bring the flash too close to the 
subjects, they may appear distorted or 
discolored by its heat and lighting.
 Do not cover the photo flash with your 
fingers or any other items.
 When you take a picture beyond the flash 
control range, the exposure may not be 
adjusted properly and the picture may 
become bright or dark.
 When you repeat taking a picture, 
recording may be disabled even if the 
flash is activated. Take a picture after the 
card access lamp disappears.
 When the jitter alert appears, we 
recommend using the flash.
 When you set to burst mode or auto 
bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for 
every flash activated.
 The flash icon turns red when activating 
the flash and pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
 When the flash is being charged, the flash 
icon blinks red, and you cannot take a 
picture even when you press the shutter 
button fully.
 When taking a picture with the flash, 
we recommend removing the lens 
hood. In some cases it may not allow 
the scene to be illuminated properly.
 Do not close the flash soon after the flash 
is activated prior to taking pictures due to 
AUTO/Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a 
malfunction.
 When taking a picture with the flash, the 
white balance will be automatically 
adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight) and 
[ ] (Flash)], but the white balance may 
not be properly adjusted if the photo flash 
is insufficient.
 When the shutter speed is fast, the flash 
effect may not be sufficient.
 To avoid picture noise, we recommend 
setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P76)
 Refer to P70 for the ISO sensitivity.
FLASH
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
1Switch the self-timer setting. 
: Self-timer set to 10 seconds
;
: Self-timer set to 2 seconds
;
No display (canceled)
2Focus on the subject to take the 
picture. 
 If you press the [MENU] button when 
the self-timer is set, the self-timer 
setting is canceled.
 When using a tripod or in other cases, 
setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a 
convenient way to stabilize the jitter 
caused by pressing the shutter button.
 The self-timer indicator 1 
blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds 
(or 2 seconds). 
 When you press the button 
fully with one stroke, the 
subject is automatically focused just 
before the recording. In dark places, the 
self-timer indicator blinks and then it may 
turn on brightly to work as the AF assist 
lamp (P75) for focusing on the subject.
 In simple mode [ ], the self-timer is fixed 
to 10 seconds. (P36)
 When you set the self-timer in the burst 
mode, the camera starts taking a picture
2 or 10 seconds after the shutter button is 
pressed. The number of pictures taken at 
a time is fixed to 3.
 We recommend using a tripod when 
setting the self-timer.
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Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve 
appropriate exposure due to the difference 
of brightness between the subject and the 
background.
1Press 3 several times until 
[ EXPOSURE] appears and 
then compensate the exposure. 
 You can compensate from j2EV to 
i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
 EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, 
and it is the amount of light given to the 
CCD by the aperture value and the shutter 
speed.
 The compensation range of the exposure 
will be limited depending on the 
brightness of the subject.
 The exposure compensation value 
appears on the lower left of the screen.
 The exposure value is memorized even if 
the camera is turned off. Under exposed
Compensate the exposure 
toward positive. 
Properly Exposed 
Over exposed
Compensate the exposure 
toward negative. 
0
EXPOSURE
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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically 
recorded by each press of the shutter 
button according to the compensation 
range of the exposure.
You can select the desired exposure 
among the 3 types of pictures.
1Press 3 several times until 
[ AUTO BRACKET] appears 
and then set the compensation 
range of the exposure. 
 You can select the exposure from 
j1EV to i1 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
 When you do not use auto bracket, 
select [OFF].
 When setting the auto bracket, the auto 
bracket icon appears on the lower left of 
the screen.
 When taking pictures using auto bracket 
after the exposure compensation, the 
pictures are based on the compensated 
exposure.
When the exposure is compensated, the 
compensated exposure value appears on 
the lower left of the screen.
 When the flash is activated, you can take 
only 1 picture.
 When setting auto bracket, you cannot 
take a picture of which quality is [TIFF] or 
a picture with audio.
 When setting auto bracket and the burst 
mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be 
performed.
 The exposure may not be compensated 
with auto bracket depending on the 
brightness of the subject.
AUTO BRACKET
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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
1Switch the burst mode setting to 
record pictures. 
: High speed
;
: Low speed
;
:No limit
;
No display (canceled)
∫Number of pictures recorded in burst 
mode
¢When the shutter speed is higher than
1/60 and the flash is not activated
 In simple mode [ ], the burst speed is 
fixed to Low. (P36)
 Keep pressing the shutter button fully to 
activate the burst mode.
 If the flash is activated, you can record 
only 1 picture.
 When the self-timer is used, the number 
of recordable pictures in burst mode is 
fixed to 3.
 You cannot take pictures with audio in the 
burst mode.
 You cannot take pictures in the burst 
mode when the quality is set to [TIFF].
 When setting auto bracket and the burst 
mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be 
performed by default.
 When the burst mode setting is set to no 
limit, the speed of taking pictures 
becomes slow during a recording in burst 
mode.
 Burst mode will not perform as described 
if a MultiMediaCard is used in place of an 
SD Memory Card. The reading/writing 
speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than 
that of an SD Memory Card.
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Burst speed
(pictures/
second)¢Number of recordable 
pictures (pictures)
4 max. 7 max. 13
2 max. 7 max. 13
2Depends on 
the card 
capacityDepends on 
the card 
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Playback (basic)
Playing Back Pictures
1Select the picture.
2: Play back the previous picture.
1: Play back the next picture.
 The picture following the last one is the 
first picture.
∫Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
When you keep pressing 2/1 during 
playback, the file number and the page 
number are updated. If you release 2/1 
when the number of the desired picture 
appears, you can play back the picture.
1: Fast forward
2: Fast rewind
 The number of files forwarded/rewound at 
a time depends on how long you hold 
down 2/1. It also varies depending on 
the number of the recorded pictures.
 If you release 2/1 and press them again, 
the files will be forwarded/rewound one by 
one.
 In review playback in the recording mode 
or multi playback, the picture can only be 
forwarded or rewound one by one. When you forward or rewind a large 
number of pictures, release 2/1 once 
before reaching the picture to be played 
back, then press 2/1 to forward/rewind 
pictures little by little.
 This camera is based on the DCF 
standards (Design rule for Camera File 
system) which was established by the 
Japan Electronics and Information 
Technology Industries Association 
(JEITA).
 When changing the folder name or file 
name on a PC, the pictures will not be 
played back.
 The file format that can be played back 
with this camera is JPEG. (There are also 
pictures that on some occasions cannot 
be played back in JPEG format.)
 When playing back pictures that have 
been recorded with other equipment, the 
picture quality may be deteriorated and 
pictures may not be played back.
 When playing back a file out of standard, 
the folder/file number is indicated by [—] 
and the screen may turn black.
 An interference fringe may appear on the 
screen depending on the subject. This is 
called moire. This is not a malfunction.
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9 Pictures Multi Playback
1Switch to multi screen. 2Select the pictures. 
∫To return to the normal playback
Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] or 
press the [MENU] button.
 The picture with the number colored in 
orange appears.
∫To delete a picture during a 9 pictures 
multi playback.
Press the [ ] button.
When the confirmation screen appears, 
press 4 to select [YES], and press 1. 
(P51)
 Rotated pictures are displayed in the 
direction oriented when they are recorded. 
(P81)
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Using the Playback Zoom
1Enlarge the picture.
:1k>2k>4k>8k>16k
:16k>8k>4k>2k>1k
 When you rotate the zoom lever 
towards W after the picture is enlarged, 
the magnification becomes lower.
 When you change the magnification, 
the zoom position indication A appears 
for about 1 second to check the position 
of the section enlarged.
 When you press the [MENU] button, the 
magnification reverts to 1k.
2Shift the picture.
 When you move the position to be 
displayed, the zoom position indication 
is displayed for about 1 second.
∫To delete a picture during the 
playback zoom
Press the [ ] button.
When the confirmation screen appears, 
press 4 to select [YES], and press 1. 
(P51)
 The more the picture is enlarged, the 
more its quality deteriorates.
 The playback zoom may not operate if 
pictures have been recorded with other 
equipment.
 Even if the indication on the LCD monitor 
are turned off in normal playback mode 
(P28), the magnification and enabled 
operations appear on the LCD monitor 
when the playback zoom is activated.
You can switch whether you turn the 
indications on the LCD monitor on or off 
by pressing the [DISPLAY] button.
When you set the magnification to 1k, the 
indication on the LCD monitor are 
displayed as in normal playback mode.
 Rotated pictures are displayed in the 
direction oriented when they are recorded. 
(P81)
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