15 September 2005
By: Tudor Raiciu, Technology and Science Editor
Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ30 Preview

With MEGA O.I.S.

LetsGoDigital managed to get their hands on the Panasonic Lumix FZ30. This brand new Panasonic flagship is a pro-consumer model with an 8 Megapixels CCD on board. The Panasonic FZ30 has a newly developed 12x optical zoom featuring a mechanically linked zoom ring, fully internal zoom and image stabilization. This powerful zoom lens also features a manual focus ring (electronic). Another key feature of the DMC FZ30 is the Optical Image Stabilizer, MEGA O.I.S. it is deservedly continued as Panasonic advanced the theory that it should be standard in all digital still cameras. The newly incorporated Extra Optical Zoom extends the zoom ratio by using the center part of the high resolution CCD. LetsGoDigital added: "Panasonic is getting more popular among camera enthusiasts and when we look at products like the new Panasonic DMC FZ30 we understand why. It is a mere fact that features like the Image Stabilization and a large optical zoom are features that a potential large group of consumers is looking for. Though the ergonomics and control are not directly similar to others, the Panasonic FZ30 digital camera has enough features that will attract new potential Panasonic users or at least make them curious."Along with CCD size and total effective pixels, the Panasonic FZ30 also has enhanced its excellence in other features: addition of a manual zoom ring to the manual focus ring, which was very popular in the FZ20; easy-to-see free-angle LCD; and adjustable dials for the aperture and shutter speed controls. Both the LCD and EVF have had their resolution increased by about 180%, offering a sharp, clear view. All these complete the Panasonic Lumix FZ30 in the resulting picture quality and operationally. LetsGoDigital continued with: "Although based on a pre-production model I find the Panasonic FZ30 camera easy to control. It has a lot to offer, although I feel as if the Panasonic is meant more for the amateur/hobbyist than for the serious hobbyist. It is just that it feels different compared to the competitor's range of digital cameras in this class. Here and there I am missing some quick buttons for functions that are now only accessible in the menu (e.g. image quality, white balance and ISO, etc.) But for the rest the Panasonic offers a lot of user-friendly features and of course the Optical Image Stabilizer. It's addictive!"Visit LetsGoDigital for the full Panasonic Lumix FZ30 preview. This week, Softpedia takes you for an e-mail client tour. Vote for your favorite e-mail application.
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Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

RP-SD032B

CGR-S006A

DE-993B

K1HA08CD0007
1 SD Memory Card (32 MB) (In the text, it is called the Card) 2 Battery Pack (In the text, it is called the Battery) 3 Battery Charger (In the text, it is indicated as Charger) (This can be used with multiple product.) 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM 7 Strap 8 Lens Cap 9 Lens Hood For information about optional accessories, please refer to Digital Camera Accessory System. (P139)

K1HA08CD0008

VFC4124

VYK1P30

VYQ3505

Names of the Components

1 Lens (P5) 2 Front dial (P44, 60, 61, 64, 66)
3 Self-timer Indicator (P53) AF Assist Lamp (P90) 4 Flash (P49)
Diopter Adjustment Dial (P29) Viewfinder (P25, 127) [DISPLAY] Button (P25) [EVF/LCD] Button (P25) [AE LOCK] Button (P40) Speaker (P100) Rear dial (P39, 59, 65, 66)
LCD Monitor (P25, 26, 127) [MENU] Button (P21) Delete Button (P62) Cursor Buttons 2/Self-timer Button (P53) 4/[REV] Button (P44) 1/Flash Setting Button (P49) 3/Exposure Compensation (P54)/Auto Bracket (P55)/White Balance Fine Adjustment (P83)/Flash Output Adjustment (P51)/Backlight Compensation in auto mode (P43) Button 16 Card Door (P15) 17 LCD Monitor open knobs (P26)
Zoom ring (P33) Focus ring (P46) Shutter Button (P37) Strap Eyelet (P17) Microphone (P69, 87) Hot Shoe (P97) Mode Dial (P36) Camera ON/OFF Switch (P21) Power Indicator (P37) Single or Burst Mode Button (P57) Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P56)
29 [FOCUS] Button (P47,77, 89) 30 Focus Switch (P42, 45, 46) (AF/AF MACRO/MF) 31 Flash Open Lever (P49) 32 [REMOTE] Socket (P125) 33 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P116, 118, 121) 34 [DC IN] Socket (P118, 121) Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional).
Lens hood positioning groove (P18) Battery Door Open/Close Lever (P14) Battery Door (P14) Tripod Receptacle When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it.

OSE CL

Charging the Battery with the Charger
When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use.
3 Detach the battery after charging is completed.
1 Attach the battery to the charger.
2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
When the [CHARGE] indicator A lights in green, charging starts. When the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (in about 120 minutes), charging is completed.

10:001DEC.11.2005 M/D/Y
PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU SELECT SET EXIT MENU
When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears. The screen disappears after about 5 seconds. Turn the camera on again or press the [MENU] button, select [CLOCK SET] in page 2/4 of the [SETUP] menu (P23) and set the clock in steps 1 and 2.
Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting. Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on.

1 Set date and time.

00 : 00 JAN. 11. 2005 M/D/Y

SELECT

EXIT MENU
2/1: Select the desired item. 3/4: Set date and time.
When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. When you use a photo printing service, if the date is not set in the camera, it will not be printed, even if the store provides a date printing option to your photo. For the date print setting, refer to P107.

About the Setup Menu

Set the items if necessary. (Refer to Pfor each menu item.)
4 Select the desired item.
SETUP MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE MF ASSIST SELECT SET EXIT MENU

1 Turn the camera on.

OFF ON
5 Select the desired value.
The menu items depend on the mode selected with the mode dial (P36). In this page, the setup menu [MONITOR] settings in program AE mode [ ] are shown as an example.
SETUP MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE MF ASSIST SELECT REC
2 Press the [MENU] button.

AUTO AUTO

W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT
Be sure to press 1 at the end to store the setting. Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. In recording mode, you can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.
3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.
REC MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE MF ASSIST SELECT SETUP

n0 1SEC. OFF 2MIN. MF1

Rotate the front dial A to switch between pages 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4.
[SETUP] menu (Refer to P21 for the setting method.) [MONITOR/VIEWFINDER] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures appear on the LCD monitor) or Viewfinder (when pictures appear on the Viewfinder) in 7 steps. [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 3 seconds. [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. Then it is enlarged 4 times and appears for about 1 second. This mode is useful for confirming focus. Pictures in auto bracket, burst mode or pictures with audio are not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is selected. In motion picture mode [ ], auto review function is not activated. When pictures are recorded in auto bracket [ ] (P55) or any speed ([ ], [ ] and [ ]) on burst mode (P57), the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) When using pictures with audio, the auto review function works while recording the audio or the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) When the quality is set to [TIFF] or [RAW], the auto review function works until the end of recording onto the card. (The picture is not enlarged.) The setting for the auto review function is disabled in auto bracket, burst mode, motion picture mode, or when [AUDIO REC.] is set to [ON]. [PLAY ON LCD] When Viewfinder is selected in the recording mode while setting [PLAY ON LCD] to [ON], the picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor in review or playback. (P29)

[SHUTTER] Set to select the volume of shutter sound. [ ]: No shutter sound [ ]: Soft shutter sound [ ]: Loud shutter sound
[SETUP] menu (Refer to P21 for the setting method.) [RESET] The settings on the [REC] or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the initial settings. The birthday setting for [BABY] (P75) in the scene mode is also reset when the settings in the [SETUP] menu are reset. [ROTATE DISP.] (P104) in the [PLAY] mode menu is also reset to [ON]. The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. [USB MODE] Set the USB communication system. Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P117) [HIGHLIGHT] When the auto review or review function is activated, a white saturated area appears blinking in black and white. (P29) [VIDEO OUT] (Playback mode only) (P116) [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. [SCENE MENU] [OFF]: [SCENE MODE] menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and the camera is operated in the scene mode currently selected. If you change the scene mode, Press the [MENU] button to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and then select the desired scene mode. [AUTO]: [SCENE MODE] menu appears automatically when setting the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Select the desired scene mode. [LANGUAGE] Set to the language on the menu screen from the following languages. Set to the desired language with 3/4 and store it with 1. [ENGLISH]: English [DEUTSCH]: German [FRANAIS]: French [ESPAOL]: Spanish [ITALIANO]: Italian [ ]: Chinese (Traditional) [ ]: Japanese When you set to other language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language.
About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

EVF/LCD DISPLAY

In recording mode (P37)

BACKLIGHT

1 Switching the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch the monitor screen. (When the LCD monitor is closed with the screen facing outwards) A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF) When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa). 2 Selecting the screen to be used Press the [DISPLAY] button to change the display. When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During multi playback (P60) or playback zoom (P61) and when playing back with Slide Show (P102), the indications on the screen can be turned on and off. C Normal display D Display with histogram E Out-of-frame display F No display (Recording guide line) G No display 1 Backlight Compensation (Appears only in auto mode) 2 Histogram 3 When the number of pictures remaining is more than 1000 or the time remaining in motion picture mode is more than 1000 seconds, [ ] is displayed.

Direction detection function If you take pictures by holding the camera vertically, the information of the rotation on the pictures is automatically added and recorded to the pictures. When [ROTATE DISP.] (P104) is set to [ON], you can rotate and display pictures on the screen or the TV according to the information of the rotation on the pictures. This function may not work properly on pictures recorded by aiming the camera up or down. You cannot use the direction detection function in motion picture mode [ ] and when you create flip animation.
When recording with Viewfinder
A: When holding the camera vertically If you take pictures by holding the camera vertically, use the LCD monitor at the normal angle. Refer to page P39 for information about jitter (camera shake).
Out-of-frame display The recording information is displayed out of the recording screen, therefore, you can take pictures without obstruction from icons or others on the monitor, except the zoom and important warning indicators. Diopter adjustment This feature is handy for users who wear corrective lenses and prefer to use the Viewfinder. Close the LCD monitor and press the [EVF/LCD] button to display the viewfinder. Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial.
Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.
Highlight display When setting [HIGHLIGHT] to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P24) while the auto review or review function is activated, any white saturated area (extremely bright or glistening part) on the picture appears blinking in black and white. If you compensate the exposure to minus, referring to the histogram and then take a picture again, it may result in a good picture. No highlight display

REVIEW1X

Monitor priority When setting [PLAY ON LCD] to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P22), the LCD monitor is turned on in the following cases. You can save the time it takes to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when using the Viewfinder in recording. When the recording mode is switched to playback mode. When reviewing pictures. (P44) When turning the camera on in playback mode.

DELETE

With highlight display
Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficult due to uneven lighting. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the best performance from the camera. A When the values are concentrated to the left, the picture is under exposed. B When the values in the histogram are distributed evenly, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is well-balanced. C When the values are concentrated to the right, the picture is over exposed. Example of histogram

Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting : AUTO : AUTO/Red-eye reduction : Forced ON : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction Shutter speed (Sec) 1/30 to 1/2000 1/30 to 1/2000 1/30 to 1/to 1/2000 1/4 to 1/2000 (In auto mode) 1 to 1/2000 (In program AE mode)

: Forced OFF

Refer to P68 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode. There may be differences in the above shutter speeds in scene mode. [NIGHT SCENERY] mode: 8 to 1/2000th [BABY] mode (when using the flash): 1/30th to 1/2000th [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Adjusting flash output Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low. In motion picture mode [ ], auto mode [ ] and [SCENERY] (P73), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P74), [FIREWORKS] (P77) or [STARRY SKY] (P79) in scene mode, you cannot adjust the flash output.
1 Press 3 ( ) several times until [ FLASH] appears and then set the flash output.
You can adjust this from j2 EV to i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV. The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity. Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting. Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items. The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway. When you take a picture beyond the flash control range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark. When you repeat taking a picture, recording may be disabled even if the flash is activated. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using the flash. When you set to burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated. When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly. Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a malfunction. When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight) and [ ] (Flash)], but the white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient. When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

1 Press the optical image stabilizer button A until [STABILIZER] appears and then select the stabilizer function mode.
STABILIZER OFF MODE1 MODE2

DEMO. MENU SET

MODE1 The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can assist during photo composition. MODE2 The stabilizer function is in ( ) standby and activates at the moment the shutter captures the image. This mode offers a greater degree of stabilization. OFF ( When image stabilization is not ) needed or when using the camera with a tripod.
The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently in the following cases. When too much jitter occurs. When using the digital zoom. When taking pictures while following subjects in motion. When the shutter speed is extremely slow due to dark conditions or other reasons. Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button. In [STARRY SKY] (P79) in scene mode, the stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF] and the stabilizer function menu does not appear. In motion picture mode [ ] and [PANNING] (P80) in scene mode, [MODE2] cannot be selected.
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Number of pictures recorded in burst mode
Burst speed (pictures/ second) Number of recordable pictures (pictures) max. 5 max. 5 max. 9 max. 9

1 Select the burst mode.

approx. 2
Depends on remaining capacity of the card
2 The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card. When the shutter speed is higher than 1/60 and the flash is not activated. When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited You can take pictures until the capacity of the card becomes full. Depending on the transfer speed of the card, the burst speed may become slower halfway. The focus is fixed at taking the first picture. When using the self-timer or an extra flash with burst mode, the number of recordable pictures is fixed at 3. When the burst mode is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. When the flash is activated or [STARRY SKY] (P79) in scene mode is selected, you can take only 1 picture. When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed. You cannot take pictures in burst mode when the quality is set to [TIFF] or [RAW].
: High speed ; : Low speed ; : Unlimited1 ; No display: canceled 1 Depending on the memory size, battery power, picture size and quality (compression) Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode.
The ways to control the exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting. When the burst speed is set to [ ], they are fixed to the values set for the first picture. When the burst speed is set to [ ] or [ ], they are adjusted each time you take a picture. When setting the burst mode, the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) Moreover, the settings for the auto review function on the [SETUP] menu are disabled. Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. Burst mode will not perform as described if a MultiMediaCard is used in place of an SD Memory Card. The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than that of an SD Memory Card.

(Screen when 9 screens are displayed)

DEC. 1. 2005 1/20

DEC. 1. 2005 1/14
: 1 screen>9 screens> 16 screens>25 screens After switching to multi screen, rotate the front dial further to display 16 screens then 25 screens. Rotate the front dial to the right to return to the previous screen. When you switch to multi screen, the scroll bar A appears. From all the recorded pictures, the location of the displayed picture can be confirmed.

DEC. 1. 2005 1/30

B: 16 screens C: 25 screens To return to the normal playback Rotate the front dial towards the right or press the [MENU] button. The picture framed in orange appears. To delete a picture during a multi playback Press the [ ] button. When the confirmation screen appears, press 4 to select [YES], and press 1. (P62)

2 Select the pictures.

DEC. 1. 2005 5/14
Pictures will not be displayed in the rotated direction even if [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON] (P104). You can switch whether you turn the indications on the LCD monitor on or off by pressing the [DISPLAY] button.
The selected pictures recording date and number, the total number of recorded pictures, [ ] a favorite, [ ]

Using the Playback Zoom

When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication is displayed for about 1 second. To delete a picture during playback zoom Press the [ ] button. When the confirmation screen appears, press 4 to select [YES], and press 1. (P62)
1 Rotate the front dial towards the right to enlarge the picture.

4X CANCEL

When you rotate the front dial towards the left after the picture is enlarged, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the front dial towards the right, the magnification becomes higher. When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second to check the position of the section enlarged. When you press the [MENU] button, the magnification reverts to 1k.
The more the picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates. The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment. Even if the indications on the screen are turned off in normal playback mode (P26), the magnification and enabled operations appear on the screen when the playback zoom is activated. You can switch whether you turn the indications on the LCD monitor on or off by pressing the [DISPLAY] button. When you set the magnification to 1k, the indications on the LCD monitor are displayed as in normal playback mode.

1/1300 1/1600 1/2000 Manual exposure Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) F2.8 to F3.6 F4.0 to F5.0 F5.6 to F7.1 F8.0 to F11.0
Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) 60 to 1/to 1/to 1/to 1/2000
The aperture values in the table above are the values when the zoom ring is rotated to Wide at maximum. Some of the aperture values cannot be selected depending on the zoom magnification.

Motion picture mode

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

1 Select [PICT.MODE].

W.BALANCE PICT.MODE METERING MODE AF MODE CONT.AF SELECT
When the subject is focused, the focus indication A lights.
3 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording.
Close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway or the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.
Picture size 30fpsVGA 10fpsVGA 30fpsQVGA 10fpsQVGA fps (frame/ second) 30 10
640k480 pixels 320k240 pixels
You can record smoother motion pictures with [30fpsVGA] and [30fpsQVGA]. You can record motion pictures for longer periods with [10fpsVGA] and [10fpsQVGA] although the picture quality is lower. Since the file size of [10fpsQVGA] is small, it is suitable for e-mails. fps (frame per second); This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.
The remaining recording time B (approx.) is displayed. The audio recording starts simultaneously from the built-in microphone of the camera. By pressing the shutter button fully again, the recording stops. If the card becomes full during recording, the camera stops automatically.
Available recording time (seconds)
SD Memory Card 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Picture quality setting 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps VGA VGA QVGA QVGA 2870 5700

4020 11700

The recordable time is an approximation. (It varies depending on the recording condition and the types of SD memory Card.) The recording time changes with subjects. The available recording time displayed on the LCD monitor may not reduce regularly. This unit does not support MultiMediaCard for recording motion pictures.
We recommend using Panasonics SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated or it may not be possible to play them back. Motion pictures recorded with setting to [30fpsVGA], [30fpsQVGA] or [10fpsVGA] on this camera cannot be played back on equipment which does not support these settings. In motion picture mode [ ], you cannot use the direction detection function and the review function. You cannot set [MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer function. If you rotate the focus ring or zoom ring while recording motion pictures, a grinding noise may be recorded. Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files created with the camera on the PC.

The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 5 m (16.4 feet). (Refer to P50 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.

Baby mode

Select this mode when you want to take pictures of baby. Exposure and hue are adjusted to achieve a healthy complexion on the baby. When the flash is used, the light is weaker than usual. When playing back pictures, babys age can be displayed. The age can also be printed on each picture by using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied). (For information about printing, refer to the separate operating instructions for connecting to a PC.)
Birthday setting 1 Select [BIRTHDAY SET.] and press 1. 2 When a message [PLEASE SET THE BIRTHDAY OF THE BABY] appears, select items (year, month and day) using 2/1, and set using 3/4. 3 Press the [MENU] button to finish the setting. If you select [WITH AGE] without setting birthday in advance, a message is displayed. Press the [MENU] button, and set birthday following the above steps 2 and 3.
BABY WITH AGE WITHOUT AGE BIRTHDAY SET. SELECT SET MENU MENU
Age display setting If you want to display the age, set birthday in advance, select [WITH AGE] and press 1. If you do not want to display the age, select [WITHOUT AGE] and press 1.
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. After turning on the camera in [BABY] or switching to [BABY] from other modes, the age and current date and time are displayed for about 5 seconds at the bottom of the screen. The age display style differs depending on the language setting in the recording mode. The date of birth is displayed as [0 month 0 day]. If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings. If the camera is set to [WITHOUT AGE], the age is not recorded even the time and birthday are set. This means that the age cannot be displayed even if you set the camera to [WITH AGE] after taking pictures. For resetting the birthday setting, use [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu (P24).

1-area-focusing: Adjust the AF area to match the subject
Selecting the AF area When selecting 1-area-focusing or 1-area-focusing (High speed), the AF area can be selected as shown in the following figure. When using spot-focusing you can also move the spot metering target to match the AF area.
When using the digital zoom or when you take pictures in dark places, the AF area is displayed on the center of the screen with a size wider than usual.

PROGRAM SHIFT F5.0 1/60

1 Set the Focus switch to [AF] or [AF MACRO]. 2 Press the [FOCUS] button. 3 While pressing the [FOCUS] button, use 3/4/2/1 to move the AF area. 4 Release the [FOCUS] button to set. The following operations will return the AF area to the previous one Setting the mode dial to auto mode [ ]. Turning the camera off.
When multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time, the camera is focusing on all the AF areas. The focus position is not predetermined because it is set to the position that the camera automatically determines at the time of focusing. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode or Spot-focusing mode.

Continuous AF [CONT.AF]

AF Assist Lamp

[AF ASSIST LAMP]

This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by always focusing on the subject. When the AF mode is set to 1-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing (High speed) or spot-focusing, the time required for focusing when pressing the shutter button halfway will be reduced. When it is set to [ON], the [ ] indication appears.
Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the subject in low light conditions. When you press the shutter button halfway in dark places or other situations, an AF area wider than usual appears and the AF assist lamp A turns on. ON The AF assist lamp turns on under low light conditions. In this time, the AF assist lamp icon [ ] appears on the screen. The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).
The battery may be consumed faster than usual. It may take time to focus on the subject after rotating the zoom ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly changing the subject from a distant one to a nearby one. Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject. In auto mode [ ], the [CONT.AF] setting is fixed to [OFF].
OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) Be sure of the following points when the AF assist lamp is in use. Do not look into the AF assist lamp. Detach the lens hood. Do not cover the AF assist lamp with your fingers when taking a picture. The battery may be consumed faster than usual when using the AF assist lamp. In auto mode [ ], the [AF ASSIST LAMP] setting is fixed to [ON]. You cannot use the AF assist lamp in [SCENERY] (P73), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P74), [FIREWORKS] (P77) and [PANNING] (P80) in scene mode. When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp (e.g. when you take a picture of a subject in a dark place), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it becomes difficult to focus on the subject. The AF area is set only to a point on the center of the screen when the AF assist lamp is turned on. A vignetting effect may appear on the circumference of the AF assist lamp because the AF assist lamp may be obscured by the lens, however, this does not cause a problem with the performance of the camera.

Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]

In the [REC] menu (P81), setting [D.ZOOM] to [2k] or [4k] allows you to magnify a subject up to a maximum of 48 times. (Except when using extended optical zoom.) Refer to P34 for details.
Color Effect [COL.EFFECT]
You can use 4 types of color effects depending on the atmosphere of the picture. COOL WARM B/W SEPIA The picture becomes bluish. The picture becomes reddish. The picture becomes black and white. The picture becomes sepia.
Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]
Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.]
Use this function according to the recording situation and the atmosphere of the picture. CONTRAST HIGH Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. LOW Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. SHARPNESS HIGH The picture is sharply defined. LOW The picture is softly focused. SATURATION HIGH The colors in the picture become vivid. LOW The colors in the picture become natural. NOISE HIGH The noise reduction REDUCTION effect is enhanced. The resolution of the picture may be slightly deteriorated. LOW The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain pictures with higher resolution. When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid picture noise, we recommend setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures.
This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds long by connecting images recorded in flip animation mode. Example: When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving the camera little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if it is moving.
You can play back created flip animations with the same method used to play back motion pictures. (P100)

1 Select [FLIP ANIM.].

OFF OFF
3 Capture images for flip animation.

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D.ZOOM COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. FLIP ANIM. CONVERSION SELECT
2 Select [PICTURE CAPTURE].
FLIP ANIM. PICTURE CAPTURE CREATE MOTION PICTURE DELETE STILL PICTURES SELECT EXIT MENU
You can check the recorded image with 4 and the previous or following image with 2/1. Delete unnecessary images with [ ] button. You can record up to 100 pictures. The number of recordable pictures displayed is an approximation.
4 Select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE].

FLIP ANIM.

The picture size is 320k240 pixels.
PICTURE CAPTURE CREATE MOTION PICTURE DELETE STILL PICTURES SELECT
5 Select [FRAME RATE] and set the number of frames.
CREATE MOTION PICTURE FRAME RATE

5fps 10fps

Deleting all still images used to create flip animation When selecting [DELETE STILL PICTURES] in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] with 4 and then press 1. You cannot use the direction detection function, burst mode, auto bracket and [AUDIO REC.]. The images in each frame do not appear in normal review. (P44) If you execute [CREATE MOTION PICTURE], flip animation is made from all pictures recorded for flip animation. Delete unnecessary pictures. Audio cannot be recorded. You cannot record audio using the audio dubbing. (P109) Play back may not be possible on other equipment. You may also hear noise during play back on other equipment which does not have a mute function.

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A: Zoom ring Always set to Tele when using a tele conversion lens and to Wide when using a wide conversion lens. The conversion icon ([ ] or [ ]) changes from red (blinking) to white. When using a conversion lens, ensure the conversion icon is white when taking pictures. If pictures are taken when it is blinking, performance will not be up to specification. Recordable range when using the conversion lens
Tele conversion lens Indication Actual magnification 35 mm film camera equivalent Wide conversion lens Indication Actual magnification 35 mm film camera equivalent 1k 0.7k 24.5 mm 12k 20.4k 714 mm
The actual magnification when using digital zoom (P34) and extended optical zoom (P34) is 1.7k that of the Tele display.

Extra Flash [EXT.FLASH]

2 Select [PRESET] or [MANUAL].

PRESET MANUAL

After installing the extra flash (DMW-FL28; optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to the cameras built in flash.

EXT.FLASH EX.FLASH BURST

1 Attach the extra flash to the hot shoe A and turn the camera and the extra flash on.
Close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway or the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. Switch the extra flash forced off setting Press 1 to switch the setting. Icon or or Setting Extra flash Forced ON Extra flash Forced OFF
Tighten the lock screw B of the extra flash firmly.
[REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) Settings on the extra flash [PRESET] When setting to [PRESET] and attaching the extra flash, the aperture value and the ISO sensitivity are respectively set to [F4] and [ISO100] on the camera regardless of the recording mode. Set the extra flash to [AUTO] and set the same value as the settings on the camera. We recommend setting to [PRESET] for normal use. [MANUAL] When setting to [MANUAL], you can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even if the extra flash is attached. When setting to [MANUAL], set to the Aperture-priority AE or the Manual exposure on the camera and then set the same aperture value and the ISO sensitivity on the extra flash. (The extra flash cannot control the light adequately due to the change in aperture value on Shutter-priority AE and Program AE.) normal mode, 1 to 1/250th in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P74) in scene mode. Even if the extra flash is turned off, the camera may enter flash mode when the extra flash is attached. When you are not using the extra flash, detach it or set it to Forced OFF. When attaching the extra flash, the built-in flash cannot be activated. Do not open the built-in flash when an extra flash is attached. When attaching the extra flash, the camera will become unstable. Detach the extra flash when carrying the camera. When attaching the extra flash, do not hold only the extra flash because it may detach from the camera. If you use the extra flash when the white balance is set to [ (Flash)] finely adjust the white balance depending on the picture quality. (P82) If you take pictures close to the subject in Wide, a vignetting effect may appear on the bottom of the recorded picture. Read the operating instructions of the extra flash for details.

Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT]
You can set the protection for the pictures which you do not want to be deleted by accident.
Multi setting/To cancel all settings Perform the same operation as in Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT]. (P106 107)
PROTECT SINGLE AUDIO DUB. MULTI RESIZE CANCEL TRIMMING ASPECT CONV. SELECT EXIT MENU
If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel the protect setting first. While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data. (P115) The protect setting may not be effective in other equipment. Sliding the Card Write-Protect switch A on the SD Memory Card to [LOCK] prevents the picture from deletion even if the protection is not set.
Single setting Select the picture and set/cancel the protection.

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The following functions cannot be used with protected pictures. [ROTATE] (P105) [AUDIO DUB.] (P109)

SELECT SET/CANCEL

The protect icon [

] appears. ]

CANCEL The protect icon [ disappears.
Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.]
You can record the audio after taking a picture (max. 10 seconds per picture).

2 Stop audio recording.

AUDIO DUB.
1 Select the picture and start audio recording.

SELECT START

The audio recording stops by pressing the 4 button. Even if you do not press 4, after about 10 seconds, the audio recording stops automatically.
When audio has already been recorded, the confirmation screen appears. Press 4 to select [YES], and press 1 to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.) The audio dubbing cannot be used with the following pictures. Motion pictures Protected pictures Pictures recorded after setting the quality to [TIFF] or [RAW] The audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by other equipment.
While dubbing, if the focus ring or zoom ring are turned, the sound of rubbing with the lens barrel may be recorded.
Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE]
This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website.
2 Select the size and set it.

RESIZE

1 Select the picture and set it.

SELECT RESIZE

The following pictures cannot be resized. When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]. Pictures recorded in [ ] (0.3M EZ) When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]. Pictures recorded in [ ] (2.5M EZ) When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]. Pictures recorded in [ ] (2M EZ) Pictures recorded after setting the quality to [TIFF] or [RAW] Motion pictures Flip animation Pictures with audio It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment.