User manual PANASONIC DMC-FZ150EB

[. . . ] Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ150 Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in "Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. Web Site: http://www. panasonic-europe. com Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model. EB VQT3S66 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. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. [. . . ] · Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8E; optional). · When using an AC adaptor, use the AC Mains Lead supplied with the AC adaptor. · It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. · If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc. , the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded. AV OUT/DIGITAL AV OUT/DIGITAL 27 28 29 (ENG) VQT3S66 13 Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 3/4/2/1. Cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc. , is performed. [MENU/SET] button: Confirmation of setting contents, etc. , is performed. e. g. : When you press the 4 (down) button or Press 4 Rear Dial There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing. Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Pressing: Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings, etc. , are performed during the various settings. · Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions. e. g. : Rotating left or right e. g. : Pressing the rear dial 14 VQT3S66 (ENG) Charging the Battery About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BMB9E. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. · Use the dedicated charger and battery. Charging · The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery · Charge the battery with the charger indoors. before use. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the AC Mains Lead. · The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins. (ENG) VQT3S66 15 About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. ) · When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes ­ The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF). ­ The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Charging time Charging time Approx. 155 min 16 VQT3S66 (ENG) Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Number of recordable pictures Recording time Approx. 205 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard · CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. [. . . ] Double click the PDF file to open it. (ENG) VQT3S66 35 Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8. 4 V 1. 6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1. 4 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1. 0 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0. 9 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) 12, 100, 000 pixels 1/2. 3q MOS sensor, total pixel number 12, 800, 000 pixels, Primary colour filter Optical 24k zoom, f = 4. 5 mm to 108 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 600 mm) Wide: F2. 8 to F8. 0 (when recording motion pictures: F2. 8 to F11) Tele: F5. 2 to F8. 0 (when recording motion pictures: F5. 2 to F11) Optical method Max. 46. 9k (When set to 3, 000, 000 pixels [3M] or less) AF 30 cm (0. 99 feet) (Wide)/ 2 m (6. 57 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens [NANO SURFACE COATING] Image Stabilizer Digital zoom Extra optical zoom Focus range AF Macro/MF/ 1 cm (0. 04 feet) (Wide)/ Intelligent Auto/ 1 m (3. 28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Motion Picture Scene Mode There may be differences in the above settings. 36 VQT3S66 (ENG) Shutter system Burst recording For mechanical shutter For electronic shutter During motion picture recording Minimum Illumination Shutter speed Still picture Motion pictures Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter Burst speed 2 frames/sec, 5. 5 frames/sec, 12 frames/sec 40 frames/sec, 60 frames/sec 2 frames/sec (Max. 9 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/25th of a second) 15 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds 1/30 to 1/20000th of a second Creative Video Mode (Manual Exposure/Manual Focus): 1/8 to 1/20000th of a second (ENG) VQT3S66 37 Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P)/Aperture-Priority AE (A)/ Shutter-Priority AE (S)/Manual Exposure (M) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j3 EV to i3 EV) Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot 3. 0q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 461, 000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Colour LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 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