Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ30 User Manual

							Recording Menu Settings
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[REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.)
 Be sure of the following points when the 
AF assist lamp is in use.
– Do not look into the AF assist lamp.
– Detach the lens hood.
– Do not cover the AF assist lamp with 
your fingers when taking a picture.
– The battery may be consumed faster 
than usual when using the AF assist 
lamp.
 In auto mode [ ], the [AF ASSIST 
LAMP] setting is fixed to [ON].
 You cannot use the AF assist lamp in 
[SCENERY] (P73), [NIGHT SCENERY] 
(P74), [FIREWORKS] (P77) and 
[PANNING] (P80) in scene mode.
 When you do not want to use the AF 
assist lamp (e.g. when you take a picture 
of a subject in a dark place), set the [AF 
ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it 
becomes difficult to focus on the subject.
 The AF area is set only to a point on the 
center of the screen when the AF assist 
lamp is turned on.
 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.In the [REC] menu (P81), setting [D.ZOOM] 
to [2k] or [4k] allows you to magnify a 
subject up to a maximum of 48 times. 
(Except when using extended optical 
zoom.)
Refer to P34 for details.
You can use 4 types of color effects 
depending on the atmosphere of the 
picture.Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
Color Effect [COL.EFFECT]
COOL The picture becomes bluish.
WARM The picture becomes reddish.
B/W The picture becomes black and 
white.
SEPIA The picture becomes sepia.
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							Recording Menu Settings
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[REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.)
Use this function according to the recording 
situation and the atmosphere of the picture.
 When you take pictures in dark places, 
noise may become visible. To avoid 
picture noise, we recommend setting 
[NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to 
[HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE 
REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures.This camera allows you to create motion 
picture files up to 20 seconds long by 
connecting images recorded in flip 
animation mode.
Example:
When capturing images of the subject in 
sequence moving the camera little by little 
and aligning the images, the subject looks 
as if it is moving.
 You can play back created flip animations 
with the same method used to play back 
motion pictures. (P100)
Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]
CONTRAST HIGHIncreases the 
difference between the 
brightness and the 
darkness in the picture.
LOWDecreases the 
difference between the 
brightness and the 
darkness in the picture.
SHARPNESS HIGHThe picture is sharply 
defined.
LOWThe picture is softly 
focused.
SATURATION HIGHThe colors in the 
picture become vivid.
LOWThe colors in the 
picture become natural.
NOISE 
REDUCTIONHIGHThe noise reduction 
effect is enhanced.
The resolution of the 
picture may be slightly 
deteriorated.
LOWThe noise reduction 
effect is reduced.
You can obtain pictures 
with higher resolution.
Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.]
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							Recording Menu Settings
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1Select [FLIP ANIM.].
2Select [PICTURE CAPTURE].
 The picture size is 320k240 pixels.
3Capture images for flip animation.
 You can check the recorded image with 
4 and the previous or following image 
with 2/1.
 Delete unnecessary images with [ ] 
button.
 You can record up to 100 pictures. The 
number of recordable pictures 
displayed is an approximation.
4Select [CREATE MOTION 
PICTURE].
OFF OFFCOL.EFFECT
FLIP ANIM. D.ZOOM
PICT.ADJ.
EXITMENUSELECT
REC3/3
OFFCONVERSION
MENU
CREATE MOTION PICTURE
DELETE STILL PICTURES PICTURE CAPTURE
EXITMENUSELECT
FLIP ANIM.
892REMAIN
EXITMENU
DELETE STILL PICTURES
PICTURE CAPTURE
EXITMENU
CREATE MOTION PICTURE
SELECT
FLIP ANIM.
MENU
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							Recording Menu Settings
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5Select [FRAME RATE] and set the 
number of frames.
6Select [CREATE MOTION 
PICTURE] and create a flip 
animation.
 The file number appears after creating 
a 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 4 and then press 1.
 You cannot use the direction detection 
function, burst mode, auto bracket and 
[AUDIO REC.].
 The images in each frame do not appear 
in normal review. (P44)
 If you execute [CREATE MOTION 
PICTURE], flip animation is made from all 
pictures recorded for flip animation. 
Delete unnecessary pictures.
 Audio cannot be recorded.
 You cannot record audio using the audio 
dubbing. (P109)
 Play back may not be possible on other 
equipment. You may also hear noise 
during play back on other equipment 
which does not have a mute function. 5fps5 frames/sec.
10fps10 frames/sec. (The motion 
pictures become smoother.)
CREATE MOTION PICTURE
CREATE MOTION PICTURE
5fps
10fpsFRAME RATE
EXITMENUSELECT SET
CREATE MOTION PICTURE
5fpsFRAME RATE
EXITMENUSELECT
CREATE MOTION PICTURE
MENU
3 times
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							Recording Menu Settings
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[REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.)
The tele conversion lens (DMW-LT55; 
optional) allows you to record pictures 
zooming in much more (1.7 times). The 
wide conversion lens (DMW-LW55; 
optional) allows you to record pictures with 
wider range of focus than usual (0.7 times).
1Remove the lens cap and attach 
the tele conversion lens 1 or 
wide conversion lens 2.
 Conversion lens cannot be used 
together with the ND filter 
(DMW-LND55) and the MC protector 
(DMW-LMC55).
Always detach the ND filter or MC 
protector before attaching the 
conversion lens.
 Rotate the lens slowly and carefully.
2Turn the camera on and select 
[CONVERSION].
3Set to [ ] or [ ].
 [OFF]:
When you do not attach the conversion 
lens.
[ ]:
When you attach the wide conversion 
lens.
[ ]:
When you attach the tele conversion 
lens.
 Close the menu by pressing the shutter 
button halfway or the [MENU] button 
after finishing the setting.
Conversion Lens 
[CONVERSION]
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OFF OFFCOL.EFFECT
FLIP ANIM. D.ZOOM
PICT.ADJ.
EXITMENUSELECT
REC3/3
OFFCONVERSION
MENU
SELECT
CONVERSION
SET
OFF
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							Recording Menu Settings
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4Set to Tele or Wide.
A: Zoom ring
 Always set to Tele when using a tele 
conversion lens and to Wide when 
using a wide conversion lens.
 The conversion icon ([ ] or [ ]) 
changes from red (blinking) to white.
 When using a conversion lens, ensure 
the conversion icon is white when 
taking pictures. If pictures are taken 
when it is blinking, performance will not 
be up to specification.
∫Recordable range when using the 
conversion lens
¢The actual magnification when using 
digital zoom (P34) and extended optical 
zoom (P34) is 1.7k that of the Tele 
display. Focus range is from 14 cm (0.46 feet) to 
¶ (wide conversion lens) and from 5.5 m 
(18.0 feet) to ¶ (tele conversion lens).
 Digital zoom cannot be used when using a 
wide conversion lens.
 When there is dirt (water, oil, and 
fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the 
lens, the image may be affected. Lightly 
wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, 
dry cloth before and after taking pictures.
 Ensure that [CONVERSION] is set to 
[OFF] when not using a conversion lens.
 When using the conversion lens:
– The built-in flash cannot be activated.
–If you set [CONVERSION] to [OFF], the 
performance of the conversion lens will 
not be optimal.
 When using the tele conversion lens:
–We recommend using a tripod.
– The stabilizer function may not work 
sufficiently.
– The focus indication may light due to the 
jitter even if the subject is not focused.
– The time required for focusing may 
become longer than usual.
 If you use an extra flash when a 
conversion lens is attached, we 
recommend setting the extra flash to 
manual mode. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the extra flash for details.
 If you set [CONVERSION] to [ ] or [ ], 
you cannot use the AF assist lamp. (P90)
 Read the operating instructions of the 
conversion lens for details.
Tele conversion lens
Indication 12
k
Actual magnification 20.4k¢
35 mm film camera equivalent 714 mm
Wide conversion lens
Indication 1
k
Actual magnification 0.7k
35 mm film camera equivalent 24.5 mm
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							Recording Menu Settings
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[REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.)
After installing the extra flash (DMW-FL28; 
optional), the effective range will be 
increased when compared to the camera’s 
built in flash.
1Attach the extra flash to the hot 
shoe A and turn the camera and 
the extra flash on.
 Tighten the lock screw B of the extra 
flash firmly.
2Select [PRESET] or [MANUAL].
 Close the menu by pressing the shutter 
button halfway or the [MENU] button 
after finishing the setting.
∫Switch the extra flash forced off 
setting
Press 1 to switch the setting.
Extra Flash [EXT.FLASH]
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IconSetting
 or Extra flash Forced 
ON
 or Extra flash Forced 
OFF
EX.FLASH BURST
EXITMENUSELECT
REC4/4
PRESET
MANUALEXT.FLASH
MENUSET
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							Recording Menu Settings
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[REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.)
∫Settings on the extra flash
 [PRESET]
– When setting to [PRESET] and 
attaching the extra flash, the aperture 
value and the ISO sensitivity are 
respectively set to [F4] and [ISO100] on 
the camera regardless of the recording 
mode. Set the extra flash to [AUTO] and 
set the same value as the settings on 
the camera.
– We recommend setting to [PRESET] for 
normal use.
[MANUAL]
– When setting to [MANUAL], you can set 
the aperture value, the shutter speed 
and the ISO sensitivity on the camera 
even if the extra flash is attached.
– When setting to [MANUAL], set to the 
Aperture-priority AE or the Manual 
exposure on the camera and then set 
the same aperture value and the ISO 
sensitivity on the extra flash. (The extra 
flash cannot control the light adequately 
due to the change in aperture value on 
Shutter-priority AE and Program AE.)
 Some commercial extra flashes have 
synchro terminals with high-voltage or 
reversed polarity.
Using such extra flashes may cause a 
malfunction or the camera may not 
operate normally.
Be sure to use Panasonic’s extra flash 
(DMW-FL28).
 If using other extra flash units, please 
make sure the flash is designed for use 
with a digital camera and the trigger 
voltage is based on ISO 10330 (less than 
24 volts).
 The available flash range is about 10 m 
(32.8 feet) in DMW-FL28. (When setting 
to [ISO100])
 When attaching the extra flash, the shutter 
speed becomes 1/30th to 1/250th in normal mode, 1 to 1/250th in [NIGHT 
PORTRAIT] (P74) in scene mode.
 Even if the extra flash is turned off, the 
camera may enter flash mode when the 
extra flash is attached. When you are 
not using the extra flash, detach it or 
set it to Forced OFF.
 When attaching the extra flash, the built-in 
flash cannot be activated.
 Do not open the built-in flash when an 
extra flash is attached.
 When attaching the extra flash, the 
camera will become unstable.
 Detach the extra flash when carrying the 
camera.
 When attaching the extra flash, do not 
hold only the extra flash because it may 
detach from the camera.
 If you use the extra flash when the white 
balance is set to [  (Flash)] finely adjust 
the white balance depending on the 
picture quality. (P82)
 If you take pictures close to the subject in 
Wide, a vignetting effect may appear on 
the bottom of the recorded picture.
 Read the operating instructions of the 
extra flash for details.
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							Recording Menu Settings
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[REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.)
This mode allows you to take multiple 
pictures at one time when the extra flash is 
attached.
 Set [EX.FLASH BURST] to [ON].
 Press the Single/Burst Mode Button to 
switch the burst mode setting.
 You can take up to 3 pictures by keeping 
the shutter button pressed down.
∫Number of pictures recorded in burst 
mode
 Depending on the extra flash you use or 
the recording conditions, you cannot take 
pictures in this mode or the amount of 
light may become insufficient for the 
second or subsequent pictures.
Extra Flash Burst Mode 
[EX.FLASH BURST]
Burst speed
(pictures/
second)Number of recordable 
pictures (pictures)
3
max. 3 2
Approx. 2
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							Playback (advanced)
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Playback (advanced)
Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Pictures
∫Pictures with audio
Select the picture with audio icon [ ] 
and play back the audio.
∫Motion pictures
Select the picture with the motion 
picture icon [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/
[ ] and play back the motion 
pictures.
 The cursor displayed during 
playback corresponds to 3/4/
2/1.
 Motion picture playback stops and the 
normal playback is restored by pressing 
4.Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
During motion picture playback, keep 
pressing 2/1.
1: Fast forward
2: Fast rewind
 When releasing the button, it turns to 
normal motion picture playback.
To  p a u s e
Press 3 during motion picture playback.
Press 3 again to cancel pause.
 Sound can be heard through the speaker. 
Refer to [VOLUME] (P23) for information 
about how to adjust the volume on the 
[SETUP] menu.
 Pictures with audio and motion images 
cannot be resized (P110) or trimmed 
(P111).
 You cannot use the zoom function while 
playing back or pausing motion pictures.
 The file format that can be played back 
with the camera is QuickTime Motion 
JPEG.
 Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files 
recorded by a PC or other equipment may 
not be played back with the camera.
 When playing back motion pictures that 
have been recorded with other equipment, 
the quality of images may be deteriorated 
or it may not be possible to play them 
back.
 When using a high capacity card, it is 
possible that fast rewinding may be slower 
than usual.
 When playing back pictures recorded with 
this unit on a PC, use the software 
[QuickTime] in the CD-ROM (supplied).
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