Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ28 Technical specifications

Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
Basic
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ28
VQT1S39
PL
until
2008/8/1
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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.
Before Use
Information for Your Safety
Carefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material
for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for
the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
•Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital
Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these
Operating Instructions.
•SDHC Logo is a trademark.
•Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
•Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are
trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
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-If you see this symbol-
∫About the battery charger
•
The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.
∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
• Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional).
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
•If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP;
optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may
be adversely affected.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION
VENTS.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE
UNIT.
•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
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∫Care of the camera
•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.
This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD
monitor may be damaged.
•Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures.
•Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to
malfunction.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day
or on a beach.
•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
•If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body
carefully.
∫About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
∫About cards that can be used in this unit
You can use an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard.
•When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of
Memory Cards.
–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB)
–MultiMediaCard (still pictures only)
More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.
•You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or
more capacity.
•A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on
the SD Standard and will not work in this product.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety.................................................................................................2
Standard Accessories ......................................................................................................... 6
Names of the Components ................................................................................................. 7
Charging the Battery......................................................................................................... 10
About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ............................................ 11
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery................................................... 12
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .......................................................................................... 13
• Changing the clock setting.......................................................................................... 13
Setting the Menu............................................................................................................... 14
• Setting menu items ..................................................................................................... 15
• Using the quick menu ................................................................................................. 16
Selecting the [REC] Mode ................................................................................................ 17
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)................................................................................................ 19
• Scene detection .......................................................................................................... 20
• AF Tracking Function.................................................................................................. 20
Taking pictures with your favourite settings
(³: Programme AE mode) ............................................................................................... 21
• Focusing ..................................................................................................................... 21
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ......................................................................................... 22
• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Digital Zoom ............................................................................................... 22
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........................................................................ 23
Deleting Pictures...............................................................................................................24
• To delete a single picture............................................................................................ 24
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ............................................. 24
Connecting to a PC........................................................................................................... 25
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ............................................................ 27
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 28
Useful Information.............................................................................................................31
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1BatteryPack
(Indicated as battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as charger in the text)
3 USB Connection Cable
4AVCable
5 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
6 CD-ROM
•Operating Instructions
7 Shoulder Strap
8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
9 Lens Hood
Black
10 Hood Adaptor
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the
text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a
card.
•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service
Centre if you lose the supplied accessories.
(You can purchase the accessories
separately.)
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CGR-S006E DE-A43B
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Names of the Components
1Lens
2Flash
3 Self-timer indicator
AF assist lamp
4 Microphone
5 Flash open button
6 Diopter adjustment dial
7 Viewfinder
8 Speaker
9 [EVF/LCD] button
10 [AF/AE LOCK] button
11 Joystick
The joystick is operated in two different ways: it can be moved in the up, down, left
and right directions to perform an operation, or it can be pressed to select. In these
operating instructions, it is pictured as shown in the figure below or described with
3/4/2/1.
Example: When the joystick is moved
toward 2(left)
Place your finger on the right side of the
joystick, and move the joystick toward
the left.
or Move 2
Push the joystick straight in.
or Press
1234
8
13
11
14 15
10956 7
16
12
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12 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
13 LCD monitor
14 [DISPLAY] button
15 Delete button/
Single or burst mode button
16 [MENU/SET] button
17 Cursor buttons
2/Self-timer button
4/Function button
Assign [REC] Mode Menu to 4button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode Menu
that is used often.
[REVIEW]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[METERING MODE]/[AF MODE]/
[I.EXPOSURE]
1/Flash setting button
3/Exposure compensation/
Auto bracket/Colour bracket/Flash output adjustment
18 Zoom lever
19 Shutter button
20 [AF#/FOCUS] button
21 Mode dial
22 Camera ON/OFF switch
23 Power lamp
24 [AF/MF] button
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4(down) button
or Press 4
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21 23
18 19
22 24
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25 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when using
the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
26 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket
27 [DC IN] socket
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional).
•This camera cannot charge the battery
even when the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC7PP; optional) is connected to
it.
28 Terminal door
29 Lens barrel
30 [COMPONENT OUT] socket
31 Card/Battery door
32 Tripod receptacle
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
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26
27
28
29
30
31 32
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Preparation
Charging the Battery
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
•Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should
also be the same.)
Note
•After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical
outlet.
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the
battery to swell up.)
•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
Attach the battery with
attention to the direction of the
battery.
Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator Alights green.
Detach the battery after
charging is completed.
•Charging is complete when the
[CHARGE] indicator Aturns off (after
approx. 120 min maximum).
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About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
∫The battery life
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢
•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
•Using the supplied battery.
•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer
function is set to [AUTO].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
•Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
¢The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto power LCD mode, Power LCD mode
and High angle mode.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases.
[e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures
decreases to about 115.]
∫When using the viewfinder
∫Playback time when using the LCD monitor
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating
conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫Charging
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack
(CGR-S006E) are the same as above.
The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note
•The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is
charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the
battery before it is exhausted.
•The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may
become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).
Number of
recordable pictures Approx. 460 pictures (By CIPA standard in programme AE mode)
Recording time Approx. 230 min
Number of
recordable pictures
Approx. 480 pictures
(Approx. 240 min) (By CIPA standard in programme AE mode)
Playback time Approx. 480 min
Charging time Approx. 120 min maximum
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•Close the flash.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the card/battery door to open it.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(CGR-S006E).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the
quality of this product.
Battery: Insert it fully being careful
about the direction you insert it. Pull
the lever Ain the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks
being careful about the direction
you insert it. To remove the card,
push the card until it clicks, then
pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of
the card.
•The card may be damaged if it is not fully
inserted.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the card/battery door to the end
and then close it firmly.
•If the card/battery door cannot be completely
closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.
Note
•Remove the battery after use.
•Do not remove the battery while the power is on as the settings on the camera may not be
stored properly.
•The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.
•Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the power lamp has
gone off completely.
(Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the
recorded pictures may be lost.)
B
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
BCursor buttons
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
•The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in
[PLAYBACK] mode.)
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time
display format), and press 3/4to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
•Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display
format.
•AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,
switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were
performed.
•When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting” procedure
below.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.
•It can be changed in steps 5and 6to set the clock.
•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
Changing the clock setting
OFF ON
:
:
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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
[MODE] playback mode menu
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
•This menu lets you
select the setting of
the playback methods
such as playback or
slide show of only the
pictures set as
[FAVORITE].
([PLAYBACK] mode menu ![REC] mode menu
•This menu lets you
make the rotation,
protection, trimming
or DPOF settings, etc.
of recorded pictures.
•This menu lets you
set the colouring,
sensitivity, aspect
ratio, number of pixels
and other aspects of
the pictures you are
recording.
[SETUP] menu
•This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you
to operate the camera.
•The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or
[PLAYBACK MODE].
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This section describes how to select the programme AE mode settings, and the same
setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the programme AE mode
•3/4/2/1in the steps can be operated with the joystick too.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
CMode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!].
•When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu
settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
to [(], and proceed to step 4.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Setting menu items
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by
rotating the zoom lever.
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press 2.
2Press 4to select the [SETUP]
menu icon [ ].
3Press 1.
•Select a menu item next and set it.
OFF ON
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
•You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY].
[WHITE BALANCE]/[AF MODE]/[STABILIZER]
Press 3/4to select [AF MODE].
•Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4to
move to the second screen.
Press 1.
•Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4to select [š].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Using the quick menu
Press and hold down the joystick in
recording mode until the [Q.MENU] is
displayed
Press 3/4/2/1to select the menu item and
the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to
close the menu.
AThe items to be set and the settings are displayed.
Q.MENU
A
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
Turn the camera on.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [!].
Switching the mode by rotating
the mode dial.
Align a desired mode with part B.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial
rotates 360 o)
The screen Cis displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder when the mode dial is
turned.
OFF ON
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A
P
SM
SCN
C 1
C 2
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∫Basic
∫Advanced
∫Advanced scene mode
¦Intelligent auto mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
³Programme AE mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
Aperture-priority AE mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-priority AE mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual exposure mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.
Custom mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
$Motion picture mode
This mode allows you to record motion pictures.
ÛScene mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Portrait mode
Use this mode to take pictures of people.
Scenery mode
Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.
Sports mode
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
Night portrait mode
Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people with night time scenery.
Close-up mode
Use this mode to take picture of close-by subject.
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[REC] mode: ñ
Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
•The following functions are activated automatically.
–Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent Exposure)/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Set the mode dial to [ñ].
Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your
arms still at your side and stand with your feet
slightly apart.
AAF assist lamp
•The power lamp 3lights when you turn this unit on
2. (It turns off after about 1 second.)
(1: Shutter button)
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication 1(green) lights when the subject
is focused.
•The AF area 2is displayed around the subject’s face
by the face detection function. In other cases, it is
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
•The focus range is 1 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to ¶.
(Tele-macro function: 1 m to ¶)
Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.
• The access indication lights red when pictures are being
recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
OFF ON
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking.
∫Face detection
When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will
adjust the focus and exposure.
Note
•Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same
subject.
–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the subject, The distance to
the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving, When zoom is used
–Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is
shaken
•To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the
appropriate recording mode.
∫The Backlight Compensation
Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.
In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by
brightening the whole of the picture automatically.
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves.
•Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON].
([ ] is displayed on the screen.)
Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and
press [ AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject.
•AF tracking frame will turn yellow.
•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen.
•Press [ AF/AE LOCK] again to release.
Scene detection
¦>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-CLOSE-UP]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] •Only when [‡] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY] •Only when [Œ] is selected
AF Tracking Function
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