Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 User manual

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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.
Applicable modes: [_[_
[L_I_I]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[1_1]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[i1_1]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[_]: Square aspect ratio
[Elm] [m] [1_1] [ira]
• The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P199)
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Advanced (Recordingpictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
Applicable modes: _[_[]_[_
• When the aspect ratio is [L_lk'l].
This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
(14M) 4320X 3240 pixels
(IOM [='J_)I 3648X 2736 pixels
[_ (7MF'_) I 3072x2304 pixels
[_ (5MF'_) 2560x 1920 pixels
[_ (3MF'_) I 2048x 1536 pixels
(0.3M r_) 640×480 pixels
• When the aspect ratio is [1_!_1].
(12.5M) 4320x 2880 pixels
(9MRS) 3648x 2432 pixels
[J_ (6MRS) 3072x2048 pixels
r4_ (4.5MRS) 2560x 1712 pixels
(2.5MRS) 2048x 1360 pixels
(0.3M r_) 640×424 pixels
• When the aspect ratio is [I]_].
(10.5M) 4320×2432 pixels
(7.5MRS) 3648x 2056 pixels
(5.5MRS) 3072x 1728 pixels
(3.5MF_) 2560x 1440 pixels
[_ (2MRS) 1920x 1080 pixels
(0.2M r_) 640×360 pixels
• When the aspect ratio is [11_].
1"_'4(10.5M) 3232x3232 pixels
(7.5M ["J_) 2736x 2736 pixels
(5.5M[]) 2304x 2304 pixels
(3.5M[]) 1920x 1920 pixels
(2.5M_) 1536x 1536 pixels
0_ (0.2MF_F_) 480×480 pixels
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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• "EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extended Optical Zoom".
• A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The
higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be
when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a
PC monitor. (_
_) Many pixels (Fine)
(_) Few pixels (Rough)
These pictures are examples to show the effect.
• If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.
• The Extended Optical Zoom does not work when Macro Zoom is set or in [TRANSFORM],
[HIGH SENS.], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode so the
picture size for [[]] is not displayed.
• Pictures may appear in mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
• Refer to P201 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes: [_][_
[--|--]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)
[.z.]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of
pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels)
• Refer to P201 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
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Advanced (Recordingpictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Applicable modes: _]_]
[AUTO]/[tlIS0]/[100]11200]11400]11800]111600]
Recording location
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less increased
The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the
AUTO brightness.
DIS0 The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of
(intelligent) the subject and the brightness.
100/200/400/800/1600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
•About [DISO] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
• The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm
the actual shutter speed on the informationdisplay for the picture being played back.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
• When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400]
according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1600] when using the
flash.)
• When setting to [DIS0], ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness within
the maximum setting of [ISO1600].
• The ISO sensitivity will be set to [AUTO] when recording motion pictures. Also,
[ISO LIMIT SET] will not work.
• The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the
amount of picture noise.
• Refer to P59 for the flash range.
• Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided even
if [DIS0] is selected.
• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at
the edge of the screen or when a subject moved at the very moment when the shutter button
was pressed fully.
• The setting is fixed to [_lS0] in the following cases.
-In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET] and [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode
• You cannot select [rllS0] in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode.
• If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the
ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under [PICT. ADJ.], or
lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P123)
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Itwill select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of
the subject.
Applicablemodes: [_[]_[]_]
[AUTO]I[200 ]I[400]I[800]I[1600]
• The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the
amount of picture noise
• It will work when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [alS0]
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicablemodes: []_[]_][_
[_]:
[D]:
[D]:
[B]:
[D]:
[D]:
[D]:
Automatic adjustment
When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
When taking pictures under incandescent lights
Value set by using [_]
When using the preset color temperature setting
• The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded
under so use [_] or [_]
• The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off (However, the White
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
• in the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB]
-[SCENERY]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/[HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT]/[FOOD]/
[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[SUNSET]/[FLASH BURST]/[STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]/
[BEACH]/[SNOW]/[AERIAL PHOTO]/[FILM GRAIN]
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
• Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
| Select [D], and then touch [_].
2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so
that the frame in the center is filled by the white
object only and then touch [SET].
• If the subject is overly bright or overly dark, you may
not be able to set the White Balance. If this is the case,
adjust to an appropriate brightness and then set the
White Balance again.
•Finely adjusting the White Balance
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
| Select [_]I[D]I[D]I[D]I[D]I[D]I[D ] from
the White Balance, and touch [_].
2 Touch within the frame to finely adjust.
A (AMBER: ORANGE)
B (BLUE: BLUISH)
G+ (GREEN: GREENISH)
M (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
3 Touch [SET].
4 Touch [SET] to return to the menu screen.
5 Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
• If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the LCD monitor
will change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to B (blue), the White Balance icon
on the LCD monitor will change to blue.
• If you finely adjust the White Balance to G+ (green) or M (magenta), [+] (green) or [ ]
(magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the LCD monitor.
• Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance.
• You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.
• The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.
• The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
• The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the
following cases.
-When you reset the White Balance in [_]
-When you reset the color temperature manually in [_]
• White balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] and [WARM] in
[COLOR EFFECT].
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
• Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range ]O000K
2 Blue sky 9000K_2)
3 Cloudy sky (Rain) SOOOK_ S>_/#_.'_-_
..... _4)_
4 Shade
5 Sunlight 1) _ _ 5)_I
6 White fluorescent light / --6)_
7 Incandescent light bulb [ 4oooK
8 Sunrise and sunset 3000K--7) _,_
9 Candlelight 2000K_S)
K Kelvin Color Temperature ]O00K_9)
• Setting the color temperature
You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural
pictures in different lighting conditions. The color of light is
measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color
temperature becomes high the picture becomes bluish and as
the color temperature becomes low the picture becomes
reddish.
| Select [D], and then touch [WB K SET].
2 Touch the color temperature setting bar.
• You can also set the value by touching [A]/[V].
• You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
3 Touch [SET].
4. Touch [SET] to return to the menu screen.
5 Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Specify a person's face and use the Face Recognition functions.
Applicable modes: _[_[_}_
[OFF]I[ON]I[MEMORY]I[SET]
• Refer to P96 for details.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes: [_][_
The camera automatically detects the person's face. The focus
[r_:]: Face Detection and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter
what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep
[%_]: AF Tracking on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas. This is effective
[[_]: 11-area-f°cusing I when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
[_..]: 1-area-focusing The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on
(High speed) I the center of the screen.
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the
[[_]]: 1-area-focusing center of the screen.
[[_3]: Spot-focusing _ The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
[[_] will be used during motion picture recording.
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