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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ200
DMC-FZ60
DMC-FZ200 DMC-FZ60
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60)
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2012/8/9
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Contents Before Use Care of the camera...................................................................................................... 7 Standard Accessories................................................................................................. 8 Names and Functions of Main Parts.......................................................................... 9 Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap.................................................................. 16 Attachin
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Recording About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder.......................................................................... 69 Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................................................................................ 71 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom............................................................. 71 Taking Pictures using the Flash .........................................................
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• [Dynamic Monochrome].....................................................................................119 • [Impressive Art]..................................................................................................119 • [High Dynamic] ..................................................................................................119 • [Cross Process] ................................................................................................ 120 • [Toy Effect].................
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Using the [Motion Picture] menu ........................................................................... 148 • [Rec Mode] ....................................................................................................... 148 • [Rec Quality] ..................................................................................................... 149 • [High Speed Video] (DMC-FZ200) ..................................................................... 150 • [Continuous AF].....................
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Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen.................................................................. 176 • Using VIERA Link (HDMI)................................................................................. 178 Playing back 3D pictures........................................................................................ 180 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC......................................... 182 • Uploading the images to sharing sit
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Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. – Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor. • When camera is not in use or when using the playback feature, ensure that the lens is in the stored position, with lens cap on. • There are times when rattling sounds or vibrations will come fro
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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
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Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts (DMC-FZ200) 1 Lens (P7, 204) 3 45 6 2 Zoom lever (P71) 3 Shutter button (P31, 35) 4 Self-timer indicator (P84)/ AF Assist Lamp (P144) 7 2 5 Mode dial (P30) 8 6Flash (P75) 9 7 Flash open lever (P75) 10 8 Shoulder strap eyelet (P16) 1 9 Focus selector switch (P97, 99) 10 Side lever (P72, 100) 11 [FOCUS] button (P35, 96, 101) 12 11 12 Lens barrel 13 LCD monitor (P69, 200) 15 16 17 18 19 14 Viewfinder (P14, 200) 20 21 15 [EVF/LCD] button (P14) 22 16 Hot
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Before Use 31 Diopter adjustment dial (P14) 32 [MIC/REMOTE] socket (P198) 31 MIC 33 Speaker (P57) REMOTE 32 • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 33 34 [HDMI] socket (P176) 35 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P176, 183, 186, 188) 34 35 36 Tripod mount (P206) 36 37 38 • A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if attached. 37 Release lever (P22) 38 Card/Battery door (P22) 39 39 DC coupler cover (P199) •
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Before Use (DMC-FZ60) 1 Lens (P7, 204) 3 45 6 2 Zoom lever (P71) 3 Shutter button (P31, 35) 4 Self-timer indicator (P84)/ AF Assist Lamp (P144) 2 5 Mode dial (P30) 7 6Flash (P75) 8 7 Speaker (P57) • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. 1 Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 8 Shoulder strap eyelet (P16) 9 Lens barrel 9 10 LCD monitor (P69, 200) 12 13 14 15 11 Viewfinder (P14, 200) 16 12 Flash open button (P75) 17 13 Stereo microphone 18 11 14 [EVF/LCD] button (P14) 19 20
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Before Use 28 Diopter adjustment dial (P14) 29 [HDMI] socket (P176) 28 30 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P176, 183, 186, 188) 29 30 31 Tripod mount (P206) 31 32 • A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if attached. 32 Release lever (P22) 33 33 Card/Battery door (P22) 34 34 DC coupler cover (P199) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. - 12 -
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Before Use LCD Monitor (DMC-FZ200) At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below. 1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180 o) 2 It can be rotated 180 o forwards. 3 Return the monitor to its original position. • Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use excessive force as it may be damaged. The LCD monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows y
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Before Use Note • Be careful as this unit may get scratched if you rotate the LCD monitor without opening the LCD monitor fully. • When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inwards to prevent dirt and scratches. • Note that operating noise may be recorded when recording a motion picture with the LCD monitor rotated. Viewfinder ∫ Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Press [EVF/LCD]. (DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60) EVF/LCD • You can switch between LCD mon
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Before Use Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button Cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. [MENU/SET] button: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. • This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button or Press 4 Rear Dial There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing. Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values
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Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap ∫ Attaching the Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the hole on the camera. 1 Pass the same string 2 through the hole on the lens cap. Attach the lens cap. 3 • Do not hang or swing around this unit. • Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning this unit on. • Be careful not to lose the lens cap. • Be careful that the lens cap string doe
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Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200) In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Attach the lens hood into the lens with the short side 1 aligned with the bottom of the main unit. • Do not hold the lens hood in a way that twists or bends it. Rotate the lens hood in the 2 direction of the arrow. You will feel so
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Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any
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Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes – The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an
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Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor) (DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60) Number of recordable Approx. 540 pictures Approx. 450 pictures (By CIPA standard in pictures Program AE Mode) Recording time Approx. 270 min Approx. 225 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a
