Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 User manual

Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ300
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M0715KZ0
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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
Q&A Troubleshooting →340
Finding the information you need →2
Contents →4
Contents by Function →12
Menu list →336
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Finding the information you need
In this “Owner’s Manual for advanced features”, you can find the information you need
from the following pages.
By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the
information.
Search from “Contents” 4 -
Search from the list of function
names
“Contents by Function”
12 -
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Functions of Main Parts” 18 -
Search from “List of monitor/
viewfinder displays” 325 -
Search from the list of
on-screen messages
“Message displays”
332 -
Search from the menu list
“Menu list” 336 -
[Rec] ............................ 336
[Motion Picture]............ 337
[Custom] ...................... 338
[Setup] ........................ 339
[Playback].................... 339
Search from “Q&A
Troubleshooting” 340 -
For details on how to use this manual,
see the next page.
Wi-Fi®function →256

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How to use this manual
Click this icon to jump to “Finding the information you need”.
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Recording mode icons
Recording mode:
In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated
menus and functions.
• Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page.
■About the symbols in the text
Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.
Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.
Tips for skillful use and points for recording.
(→00) Indicates the reference page. Click to go to the corresponding page.
Click to view the description on the next page.
In this Owner’s Manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:
→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

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Contents
■ Finding the information you need ..... 2
■ How to use this manual...................... 3
■ Before use ......................................... 15
■ Standard Accessories ...................... 17
Before Use
■ Names and Functions
of Main Parts ..................................... 18
Preparations
■ Attaching the Lens Hood ................. 20
■ Attaching the Lens Cap/
Shoulder Strap .................................. 22
Attaching the Lens Cap .............................22
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.....................23
■ Charging battery ............................... 24
Estimated number of recordable pictures
and operating time.....................................26
■ Inserting and removing the battery/
the card (optional)............................. 28
■ About the Card .................................. 29
Formatting the card (initialization)..............30
Estimated recording capacity
(number of pictures/recording time)...........31
■ Opening the Monitor/
Adjusting the Monitor....................... 33
■ Setting the clock ............................... 34
Changing time settings ..............................35
■ Contents by Function ....................... 12

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■ Holding the camera........................... 36
■ Buttons/Dials/Levers
Used for Recording........................... 37
Zoom Lever/Side Lever (Use Zoom) .........37
Shutter button (Taking pictures).................38
Motion picture button
(Recording motion pictures).......................39
Mode dial (Select the recording mode)......40
Focus mode lever ......................................40
Side dial / Rear dial....................................41
Side button.................................................44
Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button
(Selecting/setting items) ............................45
[DISP.] button
(Switching the display information)............46
[LVF] button
(Recording pictures using the viewfinder) ...50
■ Touch screen (Touch operations).... 52
Touching the screen and recording
(Touch Shutter function).............................54
Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a
Specified Area ([Touch AE]).......................55
■ Setting the menu............................... 56
How to set the menu..................................56
■ Calling frequently-used menus
instantly (Quick Menu) .................... 59
Change the Quick Menu to your
preferred item ............................................60
■ Assigning frequently used
functions to the buttons
(Function buttons) ............................ 61
Using the function buttons during
recording....................................................62
Using the function buttons during
playback.....................................................63
Contents
Basics
■ Using the [Setup] menu.................... 64
[Clock Set] .................................................64
[World Time]...............................................64
[Travel Date] ..............................................65
[Wi-Fi] ........................................................65
[Beep] ........................................................66
[Live View Mode] .......................................66
[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] ..................67
[Monitor Luminance] ..................................68
[Economy]..................................................69
[USB Mode] ...............................................70
[TV Connection].........................................70
[m/ft]...........................................................72
[Menu Resume] .........................................72
[Menu Background]....................................72
[Menu Information].....................................72
[Language].................................................72
[Version Disp.]............................................73
[Exposure Comp. Reset]............................73
[Self Timer Auto Off]...................................73
[No.Reset]..................................................73
[Reset] .......................................................74
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]................................74
[Format] .....................................................74
■ Entering Text ..................................... 75

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Contents
Recording mode
■ Taking pictures with
automatic settings
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ..................... 76
Taking pictures using a handheld camera
([iHandheld Night Shot]) ............................78
Combining pictures into a single
still picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])......79
Defocusing the background
(Defocus control function)..........................80
Recording images by changing the
brightness (exposure) or color tone...........81
About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and
Intelligent Auto Mode .................................82
■ Taking pictures after
automatically setting the aperture
value and shutter speed
(Program AE Mode)........................... 84
■ Taking pictures by setting the
aperture value and shutter speed ... 86
Taking pictures by setting the aperture
value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode).............86
Taking pictures by setting the shutter
speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode)..............87
Taking pictures by setting the
aperture value and shutter speed
(Manual Exposure Mode) ..........................88
Checking the effects of the aperture value
and shutter speed (Preview Mode)............90
Easily set aperture / shutter speed for
suitable exposure (One Push AE)..............92
■ Recording panorama pictures
(Panorama Shot Mode)..................... 93
■ Taking pictures according to the
scene (Scene Guide Mode) ............. 96
■ Taking Pictures with
different picture effects
(Creative Control Mode) ................. 101
■ Recording motion pictures by
setting the aperture value/shutter
speed (Creative Video Mode)........ 108
Recording Slow Motion Pictures
([High Speed Video]) ...............................109
Minimizing operational sounds during
motion picture recording .......................... 110
■ Registering your own settings
and recording
(Custom Mode).................................111
Registering your own settings
([Cust.Set Mem.])..................................... 111
Recording using registered custom set ... 112

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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
■ Taking pictures with Auto Focus... 128
Select the focus mode
(AFS, AFF, AFC) ......................................129
Switching [AF Mode]................................130
Changing the position and size of the
AF area....................................................137
Setting the AF area position with
the touch pad...........................................141
Optimizing the focus and brightness
for a touched position ..............................142
Setting your preferred focusing
method.....................................................143
■ Taking close-up pictures
(Macro recording) ........................... 145
■ Taking pictures with
Manual Focus .................................. 147
Quickly adjusting the focus using
Auto Focus...............................................149
■ Taking pictures by locking
the focus and/or exposure
[AF/AE Lock] ................................... 152
■ Taking pictures with
Exposure Compensation................ 154
■ Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 155
Setting the upper limit of
ISO Sensitivity .........................................157
Setting the incremental value of
ISO Sensitivity .........................................157
■ Setting the metering mode............. 158
Picture Quality and coloring Settings
■ Adjusting the picture quality with
effects [Photo Style] ...................... 113
■ Taking pictures using picture
effects [Filter Settings] .................. 115
■ Adjusting highlights and shadows
[Highlight Shadow] ......................... 117
■ Adjusting the White Balance ......... 118
■ Setting the picture quality
and size............................................ 122
Changing the aspect ratio of the
still pictures..............................................122
Setting the picture size ............................122
Setting the compression rate of pictures
([Quality]) .................................................123
■ Using the picture correction
functions effectively ....................... 125
Correcting contrast and exposure
([i.Dynamic]).............................................125
Enhancing the impression of
high-resolution ([i.Resolution]).................125
Combining still pictures with different
exposures ([HDR])...................................126
Raising the resolution when the aperture
is closed ([Diffraction Compensation]).....127
Setting the color space ............................127

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Shutter and Drive Settings
■ Setting the Shutter Type................. 159
■ Selecting a Drive Mode................... 160
■ Burst function ................................. 161
■ Recording 4K Photos ..................... 164
Recording with [4K Burst] ........................167
Recording with [4K Burst(S/S)]................167
Recording with [4K Pre-Burst] .................168
Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and
saving ......................................................169
Notes on the 4K Photo function...............175
■ Recording while exposure is
changed automatically
[Auto Bracket] ................................. 178
■ Taking pictures with self-timer ...... 180
Functions for specific subjects and purposes
■ Taking pictures automatically
at set intervals
[Time Lapse Shot]........................... 182
■ Creating stop motion animation
[Stop Motion Animation]................ 185
■ Performing multiple exposures
for a single picture [Multi Exp.] .... 189
■ Disabling the beeps and flash
at the same time
[Silent Mode] ................................... 191
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
■ Correcting jitter ............................... 199
■ Using Zoom ..................................... 201
Zoom types and use ................................201
Using the zoom by performing touch
operations (Touch zoom) .........................205
■ Taking pictures with flash .............. 206
■ Setting the Flash Functions........... 208
Changing the firing mode
(Manual flash)..........................................208
Changing Flash Mode..............................208
Setting the 2nd curtain sync .................... 211
Adjusting the flash output ........................212
Synchronizing the flash output with
the camera during
Exposure Compensation .........................212
■ Taking Pictures with
Wireless Flashes............................. 213
■ Recording with the
Face Recognition function
[Face Recog.] .................................. 192
■ Setting the profile for a baby or
pet to record in a picture................ 195
■ Displaying the appropriate
screen for specific recording
conditions........................................ 196
■ Recording while monitoring
camera images ................................ 198

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Recording motion pictures
■ Recording motion pictures ............ 215
Recording 4K motion pictures..................217
Setting the format, picture size and
recording frame rate ................................218
Adjusting the focus while recording
motion pictures ([Continuous AF]) ...........219
■ Taking still pictures while a
motion picture is being
recorded........................................... 220
■ Recording Snap Movies ................. 221
Setting up [Pull Focus].............................222
■ Using the [Motion Picture] menu... 224
[Snap Movie]............................................224
[Rec Format]............................................224
[Rec Quality] ............................................224
[Exposure Mode]......................................224
[High Speed Video]..................................224
[Picture Mode]..........................................224
[Continuous AF].......................................225
[Level Shot]..............................................225
[Conversion].............................................225
[Flkr Decrease] ........................................225
[Silent Operation].....................................225
[Mic Level Disp.] ......................................226
[Mic Level Adj.].........................................226
[Special Mic.] ...........................................226
[Mic Level Limiter]....................................226
[Wind Noise Canceller] ............................227
[Wind Cut]................................................227
[Zoom Mic]...............................................227
Playing Back and Editing Pictures
■ Viewing your pictures..................... 228
■ Viewing motion pictures ................ 229
Capturing still pictures from
motion pictures ........................................230
■ Switching the Playback Method .... 231
Zooming in and viewing
“Playback Zoom”......................................231
Viewing a list of pictures
“Multi Playback” .......................................231
Viewing pictures by their recording date
“Calendar Playback” ................................232
Viewing group pictures ............................232
■ Deleting pictures............................. 234
■ Using the [Playback] menu ............ 236
[Slide Show].............................................237
[Playback Mode] ......................................238
[Location Logging] ...................................240
[RAW Processing]....................................241
[Clear Retouch]........................................244
[Title Edit].................................................245
[Text Stamp].............................................246
[Video Divide]...........................................247
[Time Lapse Video]..................................248
[Stop Motion Video] .................................248
[Resize]....................................................249
[Cropping] ................................................250
[Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.] ...........................251
[Favorite]..................................................252
[Print Set].................................................253
[Protect] ...................................................254
[Face Rec Edit] ........................................254
[Picture Sort]............................................255
[Delete Confirmation]...............................255

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Wi-Fi
■ What you can do with the
Wi-Fi®function ................................ 256
■ Wi-Fi Function ................................. 257
■ Operating the camera by
connecting it to a smartphone....... 260
Installing the smartphone/tablet app
“Panasonic Image App” ...........................260
Connecting to a smartphone....................261
Taking pictures via a smartphone
(remote recording) ...................................267
Playing back pictures in the camera
on a smartphone......................................268
Saving pictures in the camera to a
smartphone..............................................268
Sending pictures in the camera to
social networking services.......................269
Adding location information to pictures
in the camera from a smartphone............269
Combining motion pictures recorded
with Snap Movie according to your
preference on a smartphone....................271
■ Displaying still pictures on a TV.... 273
■ Sending pictures............................. 274
■ Sending pictures to a
smartphone ..................................... 277
■ Wireless printing............................. 278
■ Sending pictures to AV device....... 279
■ Sending pictures to a PC ............... 280
■ Using WEB services ....................... 282
When sending images to WEB service....282
When sending images to
[Cloud Sync. Service] ..............................286
■ Using “LUMIX CLUB” ..................... 287
About the [LUMIX CLUB].........................287
■ About connections ......................... 292
[Via Network]
Connecting via a wireless access point...293
[Direct]
Connecting directly ..................................296
Connecting quickly with the same
settings as used previously
([Select a destination from History] /
[Select a destination from Favorite])........297
■ [Wi-Fi Setup].................................... 299
Connecting with other devices
■ Enjoying 4K motion pictures ......... 301
Viewing 4K motion pictures .....................301
Storing 4K motion pictures.......................302
■ Viewing on TV screen..................... 303
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)....305
■ Storing recorded still pictures
and motion pictures on your PC ... 307
About supplied software ..........................308
Installing supplied software......................310
Copying still pictures and
motion pictures ........................................ 311
■ Storing recorded still pictures
and motion pictures in the
recorder ........................................... 313
Copying by inserting the card into the
recorder ...................................................313
Dubbing with non-compatible
equipment................................................313
■ Printing ............................................ 314
Printing multiple pictures..........................315
Printing with date and text .......................316
Making print settings on the camera........317

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Others
■ Optional accessories...................... 318
Conversion Lens (optional)......................318
Filter (optional).........................................320
External Flash (optional)..........................321
Using the AC adaptor (optional) and
DC coupler (optional) instead
of the battery............................................322
Shutter Remote Control (optional)...........323
External Microphone (optional)................323
■ List of monitor/viewfinder
displays............................................ 325
■ Message displays ........................... 332
■ Menu list .......................................... 336
■ Q&A Troubleshooting.................... 340
■ Usage cautions and notes ............. 355
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Contents by Function
Recording
Recording mode ...........................................40
[Preview].......................................................90
Panorama Shot Mode...................................93
Macro recording..........................................145
[Time Lapse Shot].......................................182
[Stop Motion Animation]..............................185
[Multi Exp.]..................................................189
[Silent Mode]...............................................191
Focus (AF/MF)
Focus Mode................................................129
AF Mode .....................................................130
Adjusting the AF area position....................137
Manual Focus .............................................147
AF/AE Lock.................................................152
Drive
Drive Mode .................................................160
[4K PHOTO]................................................164
[Self Timer].................................................180
Exposure
[Touch AE]....................................................55
[One Push AE]..............................................92
AF/AE Lock.................................................152
Exposure Compensation ............................154
ISO sensitivity.............................................155
[Metering Mode]..........................................158
[Auto Bracket] .............................................178
Recording
Picture Quality and Color Tone
[Photo Style] ............................................... 113
[Filter Settings]............................................ 115
[Highlight Shadow]...................................... 117
White Balance ............................................ 118
[Picture Size] ..............................................122
[Quality] ......................................................123
[i.Dynamic]..................................................125
[i.Resolution]...............................................125
[HDR]..........................................................126
[Diffraction Compensation] .........................127
[Color Space]..............................................127
Flash
[Flash Mode]...............................................208
2nd curtain synchro .................................... 211
[Flash Adjust.].............................................212
Wireless flash settings................................213
Stabilizer
[Operation Mode]........................................199
5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer ...................199
Monitoring
[HDMI Rec Output] .....................................198
Motion Picture
Creative Video Mode ..................................108
[High Speed Video].....................................109
[Silent Operation]........................................ 110
Motion pictures in 4K ..................................217
[Rec Format]...............................................218
[Rec Quality] ...............................................218
Taking still pictures while a motion picture
is being recorded ........................................220
[Snap Movie]...............................................221
Motion Picture
Audio
[Mic Level Adj.]...........................................226
[Mic Level Limiter].......................................226
[Wind Noise Canceller] ...............................227
[Wind Cut]...................................................324
Screen settings
[Center Marker]...........................................196
[Zebra Pattern]............................................196
[Monochrome Live View] ............................197
[Mic Level Disp.] .........................................226

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Contents by Function
Playback
[Auto Review] ...............................................39
Picture playback .........................................228
Motion picture playback..............................229
Playback Zoom...........................................231
Multi Playback ............................................231
Delete .........................................................234
Display/playback settings
[Slide Show]................................................237
[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ................................251
Playback
Edit
[RAW Processing].......................................241
[Clear Retouch]...........................................244
[Resize].......................................................249
[Cropping] ...................................................250
Adding information
[Location Logging] ......................................240
[Title Edit]....................................................245
[Text Stamp]................................................246
Image settings
[Favorite].....................................................252
[Print Set]....................................................253
[Protect] ......................................................254
Connect
“Image App” ................................................260
[WPS (Push-Button)] ..........................293, 296
Direct connection........................................296
Image App
Remote recording .......................................267
Saving images ............................................268
Sending images..................................269, 277
Sending and adding location information ...269
Combining motion pictures recorded with
[Snap Movie]...............................................271
Wi-Fi
In combination with other devices
Playing back pictures on a TV ....................273
Printing images...........................................278
Sending images to an AV device ................279
Sending images to a PC.............................280
Sending images to a WEB service .............282
Using [Cloud Sync. Service] .......................286
Basic settings
[Format] ........................................................30
[Clock Set] ....................................................34
Display switching ....................................46, 49
Diopter adjustment .......................................50
How to set menu items .................................56
[Q.MENU] .....................................................59
[Beep] ...........................................................66
[Economy].....................................................69
[Reset] (initialization) ....................................74
Setup/Custom
Customization
[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu ......................60
Function buttons ...........................................61
Custom Mode ............................................. 111
[Custom] menu ...........................................338

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Contents by Function
PC
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”..................................308
SILKYPIX....................................................309
Transferring images to a PC.......................307
TV
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen.......303
[VIERA Link] ...............................................305
Connecting with other devices
Recorder
Dubbing ......................................................313
Printer
PictBridge ...................................................314

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Before Use
Before use
Care of the camera
To avoid damaging your camera and to experience the maximum enjoyment you
should exercise the following precautions.
●The lens, monitor and the camera body can sustain damage if the camera body is dropped or
subjected to excessive temperature, moisture, water or dust.
●The monitor can be damaged if excessive pressure is applied to the screen surface, during actual
use or while cleaning.
■Splash Proof
Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers
against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does
not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact
with water.
In order to minimize the possibility of damage please be sure the following precautions
are taken:
• Make sure the built-in flash is closed.
• Make sure that all doors are securely closed.
• Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing the battery or memory card.
After changing, make sure their protective doors are securely closed.
• If this camera is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign material clean it as soon as possible,
taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance does not get inside the camera.
• Under no circumstances should you place any foreign objects within the camera.
If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the camera, wipe them off with
a dry soft cloth.
• Not doing so may result in incorrect recognition of touch operations or erroneous flash display.
• If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result.
■Condensation
●Condensation may occur on the lens, monitor or in the viewfinder when the room temperature or
humidity changes rapidly. This may cause the image to temporarily become hazy. If this occurs,
turn the camera off and allow the camera to sit so that the camera temperature can stabilize to the
room’s ambient temperature. The required time will vary and can take up to an hour. It will clear
by itself.
●If you know that you will be moving between areas where there will be a large change in
temperature or humidity, you can help prevent condensation forming on the camera by placing the
camera in a large plastic zipper bag, so condensation will form on the bag, not the camera. Allow
the temperature to stabilize before removing the camera from the bag.

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Before Use
Before use
■Always take a test shot first
Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example),
always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.
■No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card
prevent recording.
■Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other
than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may
be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.
■Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→355)
■Before using the camera, make sure all accessories specified in the attached
“Basic Owner’s Manual” are supplied.
For details on optional accessories (→318)

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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
●The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the
camera was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”.
●Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
●Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card
in the text.
●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
●Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
■Optional accessories
• Cards are optional.

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Shoulder strap eyelet (→22)
2Shutter button (→38)
3Zoom lever (→37)
4Self-timer indicator (→180) /
AF Assist Lamp (→144)
5[ ] (Exposure Compensation) button
(→154) /
[Fn1] button (→61)
6Motion picture button (→39)
7[Fn2] button (→61)
8Wi-Fi®connection lamp (→257)
9Rear dial (→41)
10 Status indicator (→34)
11 Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→34)
12 Mode dial (→40)
Use this to select the recording mode.
13 Flash (→206)
14 Stereo microphone (→226)
Be careful not to cover the microphone
with your finger. Doing so may make
sound difficult to record.
15 Hot shoe (→321)
16 Flash open lever (→206)
The flash opens, and recording with the
flash becomes possible.
17 Diopter adjustment dial (→50)
18 [LVF] button (→50) /
[Fn4] button (→61)
19 [MIC] socket (→323)
An external microphone (optional) can
record higher quality audio than the
built-in microphone.
20 Speaker (→66)
Be careful not to cover the speaker with
your finger. Doing so may make sound
difficult to hear.
21 Side dial (→41)
22 Side button (→44)
23 Side lever (→37)
24 Lens barrel (→36)
25 Lens (→356)
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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
26 Touch screen (→52) / monitor (→325)
27 Eye cup (→355)
28 Viewfinder (→50)
29 Eye sensor (→50, 51)
30 [AF/AE LOCK] button (→152)
31 Focus mode lever (→40)
32 [ ] (Playback) button (→228)
33 [DISP.] button (→46)
Use this to change display.
34 Cursor button (→45)
[ ] (ISO sensitivity) ( ) (→155)
[ ] (White Balance) ( ) (→118)
[ ] (Drive Mode) ( ) (→160)
[ ] (AF Mode) ( ) (→130)
35 [MENU/SET] button (→45)
36 [Q.MENU ] (Delete/Cancel) button
(→59, 234) /
[Fn3] button (→61)
37 [REMOTE] socket (→323)
38 [HDMI] socket (→303)
39 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→303)
40 DC coupler cover (→322)
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and
AC adaptor (optional) are used.
41 Card/Battery door (→28)
42 Release lever (→28)
43 Tripod mount (→358)
Do not attach this unit to tripods that
have screws with a length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may
damage this unit or the unit may not be
secured properly on the tripod.
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Preparations
Attaching the Lens Hood
When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The
lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the
drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
• Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be bent.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off.
• Be sure to close the flash beforehand.
1Align the mounting
mark on the lens
hood a little above the
mounting mark on the
tip of the lens
Mounting mark on
the tip of the lens Mounting mark
on the lens hood
2Turn the lens hood in the
direction of the arrow to secure
it
3Turn the lens hood until it clicks
and align the mounting mark on
the lens hood with the mark at
the bottom of the camera
• Make sure the lens hood is secured
properly and its reflection does not fall on
images.
Mounting mark on
the lens hood
Mark at the bottom
of the camera
●If you attach the lens hood while using the flash, the flash light would be blocked by the lens hood
causing the bottom part of images to be darkened (vignetting) and also making it impossible to
modulate the light. It is recommended to remove the lens hood before using the flash.