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Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX07 DMC-FX3 PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca PP VQT0Y69
Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX07 DMC-FX3 PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca PP VQT0Y69
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...of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to computer or peripheral devices. Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX07 DMC-FX3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. FCC Caution...and used in a residential installation. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the ...
...of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to computer or peripheral devices. Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX07 DMC-FX3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. FCC Caution...and used in a residential installation. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the ...
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... or settings shown on the recording scenes. : Simple mode (P27) This mode is described. 6 VQT0Y69 MENU /SET Convenient or helpful information for use the camera is recommended for beginners. : Playback mode (P33) This mode allows you to take a close-up picture of the modes indicated to the desired mode. Before...: Scene mode (P49) This mode allows you to take pictures depending on the page. e.g.: When you press the 4 button and then press [MENU/SET] button DMC-FX07 DMC-FX3 MENU SET REV MENU SET REV MENU SET REV MENU SET REV The modes indicated here allow you to use .
... or settings shown on the recording scenes. : Simple mode (P27) This mode is described. 6 VQT0Y69 MENU /SET Convenient or helpful information for use the camera is recommended for beginners. : Playback mode (P33) This mode allows you to take a close-up picture of the modes indicated to the desired mode. Before...: Scene mode (P49) This mode allows you to take pictures depending on the page. e.g.: When you press the 4 button and then press [MENU/SET] button DMC-FX07 DMC-FX3 MENU SET REV MENU SET REV MENU SET REV MENU SET REV The modes indicated here allow you to use .
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...the Zoom 29 • Using the Optical Zoom 29 • Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ 29 • Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 31 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 32 Playing Back Pictures 33 Deleting Pictures 34 Advanced Taking Pictures ...NIGHT SCENERY 51 - [SELF PORTRAIT 52 - [FOOD 52 - [PARTY 52 - [CANDLE LIGHT 53 - [FIREWORKS 53 - [STARRY SKY 54 - [BEACH] (DMC-FX07 54 - [AERIAL PHOTO] (DMC-FX07)..... 55 - [SNOW 55 - [HIGH SENS 55 - [BABY1]/[BABY2 56 - [UNDERWATER 57 Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture 58 Displaying the...
...the Zoom 29 • Using the Optical Zoom 29 • Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ 29 • Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 31 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 32 Playing Back Pictures 33 Deleting Pictures 34 Advanced Taking Pictures ...NIGHT SCENERY 51 - [SELF PORTRAIT 52 - [FOOD 52 - [PARTY 52 - [CANDLE LIGHT 53 - [FIREWORKS 53 - [STARRY SKY 54 - [BEACH] (DMC-FX07 54 - [AERIAL PHOTO] (DMC-FX07)..... 55 - [SNOW 55 - [HIGH SENS 55 - [BABY1]/[BABY2 56 - [UNDERWATER 57 Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture 58 Displaying the...
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...refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P117) • If any accessories are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. 1 2 RP-SD016B 3 CGA-S005A 4 DE-A11B 5 K1HA08CD0007 6 K1HA08CD0008 7 8 Preparation 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (DMC-FX07) 2 Battery ... are indicated as card in the text. • SD Memory Cards are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
...refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P117) • If any accessories are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. 1 2 RP-SD016B 3 CGA-S005A 4 DE-A11B 5 K1HA08CD0007 6 K1HA08CD0008 7 8 Preparation 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (DMC-FX07) 2 Battery ... are indicated as card in the text. • SD Memory Cards are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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... When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; Preparation Names of the Components 10 11 12 123 1 Flash (P39) 2 Lens (P4) 3 Self-timer indicator (P43) AF assist lamp (P77) 4 5 DMC-FX07 MENU SET REV DMC-FX3 MENU SET 6 7 ... 13 Speaker (P68) 14 Microphone (P63, 75, 85) 15 Shutter button (P24, 63) 16 Mode dial (P6) 17 18 DIGITAL 19 AV OUT DC IN 20 17 Strap eyelet 18 Lens barrel 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P91, 94, 98) 20 [DC IN] socket (P91, 94) • Always use a tripod, make ...
... When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; Preparation Names of the Components 10 11 12 123 1 Flash (P39) 2 Lens (P4) 3 Self-timer indicator (P43) AF assist lamp (P77) 4 5 DMC-FX07 MENU SET REV DMC-FX3 MENU SET 6 7 ... 13 Speaker (P68) 14 Microphone (P63, 75, 85) 15 Shutter button (P24, 63) 16 Mode dial (P6) 17 18 DIGITAL 19 AV OUT DC IN 20 17 Strap eyelet 18 Lens barrel 19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P91, 94, 98) 20 [DC IN] socket (P91, 94) • Always use a tripod, make ...
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...8226; Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). (supplied: DMC-FX07/ optional: DMC-FX3) • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after properly charging the battery, the life of recordable... fully charged battery. ∫ The battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in every recording. • Turn the camera off every 10 recordings. • CIPA is set to [MODE1].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second ...
...8226; Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). (supplied: DMC-FX07/ optional: DMC-FX3) • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after properly charging the battery, the life of recordable... fully charged battery. ∫ The battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in every recording. • Turn the camera off every 10 recordings. • CIPA is set to [MODE1].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second ...
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...that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Prepare an SD Memory Card (supplied: DMC-FX07/optional: DMC-FX3), an SDHC Memory Card (optional) or a MultiMediaCard (optional). • You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using Panasonic's SD... Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. 2 Insert: Insert the card fully until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. • Check the direction of the card. • Do not touch the connection terminals on . • We recommend using a card. (P17) (DMC-FX3) 1 Slide...
...that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Prepare an SD Memory Card (supplied: DMC-FX07/optional: DMC-FX3), an SDHC Memory Card (optional) or a MultiMediaCard (optional). • You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using Panasonic's SD... Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. 2 Insert: Insert the card fully until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. • Check the direction of the card. • Do not touch the connection terminals on . • We recommend using a card. (P17) (DMC-FX3) 1 Slide...
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...camera off if you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright or dark for a moment. F2.8 1/25 • B: Press the shutter button fully to focus on . 2 Select normal picture mode [ ]. OFF ON • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when using the digital... the camera automatically turns off and on. • To avoid noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P72) or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P78) (ISO sensitivity is set to the brightness of focus and the recorded picture will not be displayed. (P72) (DMC-FX07) • If [ ] (DMC-FX07)/[ ] (DMC-FX3)...
...camera off if you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright or dark for a moment. F2.8 1/25 • B: Press the shutter button fully to focus on . 2 Select normal picture mode [ ]. OFF ON • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when using the digital... the camera automatically turns off and on. • To avoid noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P72) or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P78) (ISO sensitivity is set to the brightness of focus and the recorded picture will not be displayed. (P72) (DMC-FX07) • If [ ] (DMC-FX07)/[ ] (DMC-FX3)...
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... [4qk6q/10k15cm] or [E-MAIL] is set in [PICT.MODE], the extended optical zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 5.5k (DMC-FX07)/ 4.1k (DMC-FX3). (P29) • The settings for [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to other recording modes. • The settings for...
... [4qk6q/10k15cm] or [E-MAIL] is set in [PICT.MODE], the extended optical zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 5.5k (DMC-FX07)/ 4.1k (DMC-FX3). (P29) • The settings for [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to other recording modes. • The settings for...
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...): 10 seconds • Optical Image Stabilizer (P46): [MODE2] • Burst speed (P47): [] • [W.BALANCE] (P70): [AUTO] • [SENSITIVITY] (P72): [ ] (DMC-FX07)/[AUTO] (DMC-FX3) • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P73, 74): - [ ENLARGE]: : (7M) (DMC-FX07)/ (6M) (DMC-FX3)/ - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: : (2.5M EZ)/ - [ E-MAIL]: : (0.3M EZ)/ • [AF MODE] (P76): [] • [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P77): [ON...
...): 10 seconds • Optical Image Stabilizer (P46): [MODE2] • Burst speed (P47): [] • [W.BALANCE] (P70): [AUTO] • [SENSITIVITY] (P72): [ ] (DMC-FX07)/[AUTO] (DMC-FX3) • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P73, 74): - [ ENLARGE]: : (7M) (DMC-FX07)/ (6M) (DMC-FX3)/ - [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: : (2.5M EZ)/ - [ E-MAIL]: : (0.3M EZ)/ • [AF MODE] (P76): [] • [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P77): [ON...
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... [ ], the zoom magnification is fixed to the value set to the highest setting for picture size is [ ] (7M). (DMC-FX07) This camera has a 3.6k (DMC-FX07)/ 3k (DMC-FX3) optical zoom. However, if the picture size is an approximation. • The lens barrel (P10) extends or retracts according... / / ], a maximum of 5.5k (DMC-FX07)/ 4.1k (DMC-FX3) optical zoom can be recorded in wide angle. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 102 mm) (DMC-FX07)/(35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to the zoom position. This is [ ] (7M). (DMC-FX07) Basic a wider area of recording. Distortion ...
... [ ], the zoom magnification is fixed to the value set to the highest setting for picture size is [ ] (7M). (DMC-FX07) This camera has a 3.6k (DMC-FX07)/ 3k (DMC-FX3) optical zoom. However, if the picture size is an approximation. • The lens barrel (P10) extends or retracts according... / / ], a maximum of 5.5k (DMC-FX07)/ 4.1k (DMC-FX3) optical zoom can be recorded in wide angle. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 102 mm) (DMC-FX07)/(35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to the zoom position. This is [ ] (7M). (DMC-FX07) Basic a wider area of recording. Distortion ...
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... optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 7M (7 million pixels) (DMC-FX07)/ 6M (6 million pixels) (DMC-FX3) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. ∫...; Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, -: Not available) ¢ DMC-FX07 Aspect ratio Picture size Maximum Extended zoom optical magnification zoom / (7M) (6M) 3.6k - (5.5M) (5M EZ) 4.4k ± (3M EZ) (2M ...
... optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 7M (7 million pixels) (DMC-FX07)/ 6M (6 million pixels) (DMC-FX3) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. ∫...; Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, -: Not available) ¢ DMC-FX07 Aspect ratio Picture size Maximum Extended zoom optical magnification zoom / (7M) (6M) 3.6k - (5.5M) (5M EZ) 4.4k ± (3M EZ) (2M ...
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...if a picture size that can use extended optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 21.9k (DMC-FX07)/16.4k (DMC-FX3) zoom can be achieved with the 3.6k (DMC-FX07)/ 3k (DMC-FX3) optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. In [...press the shutter button halfway to the extreme Tele position. Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom A maximum of 14.6k (DMC-FX07)/ 12k (DMC-FX3) zoom can be achieved with the 5.5k (DMC-FX07)/ 4.1k (DMC-FX3) extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. •...
...if a picture size that can use extended optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 21.9k (DMC-FX07)/16.4k (DMC-FX3) zoom can be achieved with the 3.6k (DMC-FX07)/ 3k (DMC-FX3) optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. In [...press the shutter button halfway to the extreme Tele position. Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom A maximum of 14.6k (DMC-FX07)/ 12k (DMC-FX3) zoom can be achieved with the 5.5k (DMC-FX07)/ 4.1k (DMC-FX3) extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. ∫ Menu operation 1 Press [MENU/SET]. •...
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... pictures (P68) and during a slide show (P79), you set whether or not to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is gray. (DMC-FX07) 36 VQT0Y69
... pictures (P68) and during a slide show (P79), you set whether or not to change. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is gray. (DMC-FX07) 36 VQT0Y69
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... cm (0.98 feet) to 1 m (3.28 feet) (DMC-FX07) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.1 m (3.61 feet) (DMC-FX3) [ISO200] [ISO400] [ISO800] (DMC-FX07) [ISO1250] (DMC-FX07) Advanced Wide 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.8 m (9.19 feet) (DMC-FX07) 40 cm (1.31 feet) to 2.8 m (9.19 feet) (DMC-FX3) Tele 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.4 m (4.59 feet) (DMC-FX07) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.5 m (4.92 feet...
... cm (0.98 feet) to 1 m (3.28 feet) (DMC-FX07) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.1 m (3.61 feet) (DMC-FX3) [ISO200] [ISO400] [ISO800] (DMC-FX07) [ISO1250] (DMC-FX07) Advanced Wide 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.8 m (9.19 feet) (DMC-FX07) 40 cm (1.31 feet) to 2.8 m (9.19 feet) (DMC-FX3) Tele 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.4 m (4.59 feet) (DMC-FX07) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.5 m (4.92 feet...
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... to P26 for the focus range. • If ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or [ ] (DMC-FX07) when using the flash, it will be distorted or discolored by the heat or lighting from the camera or was far away from the flash. • Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers... or other objects. • In economy mode, the LCD monitor turns off to 1/2000th of a second - [FIREWORKS] (P53): 1/4th of a second, 2 seconds (DMC-FX07)/1 second (DMC-FX3) - [STARRY SKY] (P54...
... to P26 for the focus range. • If ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or [ ] (DMC-FX07) when using the flash, it will be distorted or discolored by the heat or lighting from the camera or was far away from the flash. • Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers... or other objects. • In economy mode, the LCD monitor turns off to 1/2000th of a second - [FIREWORKS] (P53): 1/4th of a second, 2 seconds (DMC-FX07)/1 second (DMC-FX3) - [STARRY SKY] (P54...
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... the auto bracket icon [ ] appears on the lower left of the screen. • The auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. • When setting auto bracket and burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed. • When ... the compensation range of the exposure with auto bracket depending on the selected exposure compensation range. You can also press the shutter button halfway to [ ]. (DMC-FX07) 45 VQT0Y69 AUTO BRACKET SELECT EXIT MENU • You can select [OFF] (0), [d1/3 EV], [d2/3 EV] or [d1 EV]. • When ...
... the auto bracket icon [ ] appears on the lower left of the screen. • The auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. • When setting auto bracket and burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed. • When ... the compensation range of the exposure with auto bracket depending on the selected exposure compensation range. You can also press the shutter button halfway to [ ]. (DMC-FX07) 45 VQT0Y69 AUTO BRACKET SELECT EXIT MENU • You can select [OFF] (0), [d1/3 EV], [d2/3 EV] or [d1 EV]. • When ...
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... second) Number of recordable pictures (pictures) 3¢1 2¢1 max. 6 max. 8 approx. 2 Depends on the remaining (DMC-FX07) approx. 1.5 capacity of the built-in (DMC-FX3) memory (DMC-FX3)/card. ¢1 The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card. • The number of a... MultiMediaCard becomes even slower than the figures indicated above. (DMC-FX07) • Since the shutter speed becomes slower in memory (DMC-FX3) or the card is automatically set to activate the burst mode. Taking Pictures using burst mode, ...
... second) Number of recordable pictures (pictures) 3¢1 2¢1 max. 6 max. 8 approx. 2 Depends on the remaining (DMC-FX07) approx. 1.5 capacity of the built-in (DMC-FX3) memory (DMC-FX3)/card. ¢1 The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card. • The number of a... MultiMediaCard becomes even slower than the figures indicated above. (DMC-FX07) • Since the shutter speed becomes slower in memory (DMC-FX3) or the card is automatically set to activate the burst mode. Taking Pictures using burst mode, ...
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...focus range of the camera, the picture may not be used. • When the flash is activated or [STARRY SKY] in scene mode is selected, you can take only 1 picture. When burst mode is not a malfunction. When the burst speed is set to [ ] or [ ] (DMC-FX07)/[ ] (DMC-FX3), they are... fixed to the values set for the first picture. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is significantly narrowed.
...focus range of the camera, the picture may not be used. • When the flash is activated or [STARRY SKY] in scene mode is selected, you can take only 1 picture. When burst mode is not a malfunction. When the burst speed is set to [ ] or [ ] (DMC-FX07)/[ ] (DMC-FX3), they are... fixed to the values set for the first picture. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is significantly narrowed.