User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ5

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ5PP DMC-FZ4PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic. com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www. panasonic. ca VQT0Q09 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. [. . . ] · The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. · The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. Technique for Night scenery mode · Since the shutter speed becomes slow (max. · The focus range is 5 m (16. 4 feet) ­ ¶. · The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 8 sec. ) after taking a picture because of signal conditioning, but it is not a malfunction. · When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4). · The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. · The settings on the AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are disabled. 65 VQT0Q09 Recording pictures (advanced) Night portrait mode This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and slowing down the shutter speed. 2560 Panning mode When you take a picture following the motion of a subject which moves in a certain direction such as a runner or a car, the background will show some motion blur. This special effect is called "panning". This mode allows you to obtain this effect easier. 2560 19 19 Technique for Night portrait mode · Open the flash. (P40) · Since the shutter speed becomes slow, we recommend using a tripod. · Keep the subject still for about 1 second when taking a picture. · We recommend taking pictures by rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being at a distance about 1. 5 m (4. 92 feet) from the subject. Technique for Panning mode To achieve good pictures in panning mode, pick a horizontal plane ­ and then pan as you fire shots. · The focus range is 1. 2 m (3. 94 feet) ­ 5 m (16. 4 feet) (Wide), 2 m (6. 56 feet) ­ 5 m (16. 4 feet) (Tele). (Refer to P41 for the flash control range. ) · Be sure to close the flash when not in use. · The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 1 sec. ) after taking a picture because of signal conditioning, but it is not a malfunction. · When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. · When the flash is set, the flash setting is fixed to Slow sync. /Red-eye reduction [ ] and the flash is always activated. · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. · The setting on the continuous AF is disabled. 1 Move the camera smoothly while tracking a subject in motion. [. . . ] 31 Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 PTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 T Tele-macro Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 TIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]