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DMC-FZ18 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@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1F83 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
DMC-FZ18 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@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1F83 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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... Dispose of the FCC Rules. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. Warning Risk of your Digital Camera may cause harmful interference to computer or peripheral devices. This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to radio communications. FCC Note: This equipment has ... energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to Part 15 of used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the manufacturer's instructions. CAUTION Danger of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. • Elmarit is connected. • Consult ...
... Dispose of the FCC Rules. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. Warning Risk of your Digital Camera may cause harmful interference to computer or peripheral devices. This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to radio communications. FCC Note: This equipment has ... energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to Part 15 of used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the manufacturer's instructions. CAUTION Danger of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. • Elmarit is connected. • Consult ...
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... ......... 118 Screen Display 118 Cautions for Use 120 Message Display 123 Troubleshooting 125 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 130 Specifications 134 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 137 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 138 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 139 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 140 Customer Services...
... ......... 118 Screen Display 118 Cautions for Use 120 Message Display 123 Troubleshooting 125 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 130 Specifications 134 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 137 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 138 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 139 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 140 Customer Services...
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... B: Black 9 Hood Adaptor • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P137) K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 5 6 Names of the Components 1 2 34 VFC4269 7 VYK2E94 8 9 A: VYQ4123 B: VYQ4122 VYQ4124 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) 2 Battery Charger...
... B: Black 9 Hood Adaptor • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P137) K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 5 6 Names of the Components 1 2 34 VFC4269 7 VYK2E94 8 9 A: VYQ4123 B: VYQ4122 VYQ4124 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) 2 Battery Charger...
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... 21 22 23 17 Zoom lever (P30) 18 Shutter button (P25, 65) 19 AF macro/Focus switch button (P48, 54) 20 Mode dial (P18) 21 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) 22 Power lamp (P25) 23 [AF/MF] button (P52) 24 25 26 27 28 24 Strap eyelet 25...
... 21 22 23 17 Zoom lever (P30) 18 Shutter button (P25, 65) 19 AF macro/Focus switch button (P48, 54) 20 Mode dial (P18) 21 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) 22 Power lamp (P25) 23 [AF/MF] button (P52) 24 25 26 27 28 24 Strap eyelet 25...
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... extended optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on -screen zoom indication may not change consecutively if you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera may shake. This is not a malfunction. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • In [HIGH SENS.] in... (6M) (5M EZ) (4.5M EZ) 23k ± (3.5M EZ) A maximum of 115k zoom can be achieved with a higher zoom effect. Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom ∫ Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, -: Not available) Aspect ratio (P75) Picture size (P76) (8M...
... extended optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on -screen zoom indication may not change consecutively if you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera may shake. This is not a malfunction. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • In [HIGH SENS.] in... (6M) (5M EZ) (4.5M EZ) 23k ± (3.5M EZ) A maximum of 115k zoom can be achieved with a higher zoom effect. Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom ∫ Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, -: Not available) Aspect ratio (P75) Picture size (P76) (8M...
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...expanded area with [AF/MF] and then pressing the AF macro/focus switch button. Turning the camera off. ∫ Prefocus This is a technique for Manual focus This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain. ∫ Changing the zoom area The magnified area can also use... the subject in Wide and then rotate the zoom lever to Tele, the focus may not be changed while the screen is expanded using the digital zoom. 54 VQT1F83 In this case, focus on the subject again. • The MF assistance does not appear when using MF Assist. Switching the ...
...expanded area with [AF/MF] and then pressing the AF macro/focus switch button. Turning the camera off. ∫ Prefocus This is a technique for Manual focus This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain. ∫ Changing the zoom area The magnified area can also use... the subject in Wide and then rotate the zoom lever to Tele, the focus may not be changed while the screen is expanded using the digital zoom. 54 VQT1F83 In this case, focus on the subject again. • The MF assistance does not appear when using MF Assist. Switching the ...
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...8226; [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400], in [BABY1]/[BABY2]. • If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/ [BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed on screen for [AF MODE] is ... has been set, the age or name will not be printed out using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP]... or have them stamped on the CD-ROM (supplied). You can be reset with [RESET]. • Digital zoom cannot be selected for the [AGE] setting. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ...
...8226; [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400], in [BABY1]/[BABY2]. • If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/ [BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed on screen for [AF MODE] is ... has been set, the age or name will not be printed out using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP]... or have them stamped on the CD-ROM (supplied). You can be reset with [RESET]. • Digital zoom cannot be selected for the [AGE] setting. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ...
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...setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under [PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P84) • The digital zoom cannot be used. [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to ... in the following cases. - When the moving the instant the shutter button is automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P84) • The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO]...
...setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under [PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P84) • The digital zoom cannot be used. [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to ... in the following cases. - When the moving the instant the shutter button is automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P84) • The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO]...
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...of the pictures Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to an e-mail or post them on the camera's screen, the more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (8M) is made of paper or displayed on a large piece of numerous dots... called pixels. Advanced (Recording pictures) Select to the compression rate when saving digital pictures. This is also suitable for landscapes etc. A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ¢ These pictures are examples to show the ...
...of the pictures Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to an e-mail or post them on the camera's screen, the more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (8M) is made of paper or displayed on a large piece of numerous dots... called pixels. Advanced (Recording pictures) Select to the compression rate when saving digital pictures. This is also suitable for landscapes etc. A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ¢ These pictures are examples to show the ...
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...the screen. When the face appears small on a limited narrow area in dark places or when using [ ]. 79 VQT1F83 The focus position is focused. When digital zoom is set to [ ] or [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus. • Switch the AF mode to... [ ] or [ ] if it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is difficult to focus using the digital zoom. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is not predetermined. It is used ∫ About [ ] or [ ] • You can be adjusted properly....
...the screen. When the face appears small on a limited narrow area in dark places or when using [ ]. 79 VQT1F83 The focus position is focused. When digital zoom is set to [ ] or [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus. • Switch the AF mode to... [ ] or [ ] if it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is difficult to focus using the digital zoom. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is not predetermined. It is used ∫ About [ ] or [ ] • You can be adjusted properly....
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...] in [PORTRAIT] mode. - When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set • The stabilizer function may not be recorded when the [JITTER, SUBJ. In digital zoom range. - There is a greater stabilizing effect. [OFF] When the stabilizer is high. - A B Advanced (Recording pictures) • The ...jitter/movement detection demonstration screen is an approximation. • The camera uses movement detection when automatically setting the ISO sensitivity in scene mode, [MODE2] cannot be set. In [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in scene mode. -...
...] in [PORTRAIT] mode. - When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set • The stabilizer function may not be recorded when the [JITTER, SUBJ. In digital zoom range. - There is a greater stabilizing effect. [OFF] When the stabilizer is high. - A B Advanced (Recording pictures) • The ...jitter/movement detection demonstration screen is an approximation. • The camera uses movement detection when automatically setting the ISO sensitivity in scene mode, [MODE2] cannot be set. In [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in scene mode. -...
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...Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recordable range when using a conversion lens When attaching the tele conversion lens • The recordable range when using the digital zoom and the extended optical zoom becomes 1.7k the displayed magnification. • This is not focused. - to 50 cm (1.64 feet) •...- MENU SET [OFF] [] [ C] When you attach the tele conversion lens. The time required for details. 87 VQT1F83 4 Turn the camera on the surface of the lens, the image may light due to 18k ¢ The actual magnification when using the tele conversion lens is attached...
...Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recordable range when using a conversion lens When attaching the tele conversion lens • The recordable range when using the digital zoom and the extended optical zoom becomes 1.7k the displayed magnification. • This is not focused. - to 50 cm (1.64 feet) •...- MENU SET [OFF] [] [ C] When you attach the tele conversion lens. The time required for details. 87 VQT1F83 4 Turn the camera on the surface of the lens, the image may light due to 18k ¢ The actual magnification when using the tele conversion lens is attached...
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... additionally if required. • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may take priority over the date printing setting on the camera. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET]. C • The date print icon [ DATE ] C appears. • ...When you go to a photo printing store for date printing, the date printing setting is canceled. • DPOF is an abbreviation of "Digital Print Order Format". DPOF print settings on the card are canceled when a card is not inserted. Check the date printing setting on the printer also...
... additionally if required. • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may take priority over the date printing setting on the camera. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET]. C • The date print icon [ DATE ] C appears. • ...When you go to a photo printing store for date printing, the date printing setting is canceled. • DPOF is an abbreviation of "Digital Print Order Format". DPOF print settings on the card are canceled when a card is not inserted. Check the date printing setting on the printer also...
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...you copy picture data from the built-in memory to the card, the copying will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you copy from the built-in memory to a card or vice versa. 1 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU...• DPOF settings on the built-in memory or the card may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will stop halfway. 109 VQT1F83 [COPY] Copying the picture data Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the ...
...you copy picture data from the built-in memory to the card, the copying will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you copy from the built-in memory to a card or vice versa. 1 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU...• DPOF settings on the built-in memory or the card may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will stop halfway. 109 VQT1F83 [COPY] Copying the picture data Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the ...
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...the focus may be able to Tele and then attach the MC protector/ND filter with the lens barrel on the digital camera, rotate the zoom lever to remove them to the camera. • Be careful not to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance. When attaching ... mode [ ] (Initial setting) 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P40) 3 AF area (P25) 4 Focus (P25) 5 Picture size (P76) Close the flash, turn on the digital camera extended. Attach the MC protector 1 or ND filter 2 with your hand so it does not rotate and then rotate the MC protector/ ND filter slowly...
...the focus may be able to Tele and then attach the MC protector/ND filter with the lens barrel on the digital camera, rotate the zoom lever to remove them to the camera. • Be careful not to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance. When attaching ... mode [ ] (Initial setting) 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P40) 3 AF area (P25) 4 Focus (P25) 5 Picture size (P76) Close the flash, turn on the digital camera extended. Attach the MC protector 1 or ND filter 2 with your hand so it does not rotate and then rotate the MC protector/ ND filter slowly...
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... removed immediately after recording or if recording with a digital camera from the actual recording dates in the LCD monitor. • When holding the camera vertically. (If you take pictures when aiming the camera up or down, the Others camera may recognize that automatically rotates the display of pictures...picture edited with a PC or recorded with a date different from the actual recording date in memory appears when a card is displayed with a digital camera from the date and time set properly? (P17) For example, if the clock setting on the LCD monitor. • These pixels do ...
... removed immediately after recording or if recording with a digital camera from the actual recording dates in the LCD monitor. • When holding the camera vertically. (If you take pictures when aiming the camera up or down, the Others camera may recognize that automatically rotates the display of pictures...picture edited with a PC or recorded with a date different from the actual recording date in memory appears when a card is displayed with a digital camera from the date and time set properly? (P17) For example, if the clock setting on the LCD monitor. • These pixels do ...
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... (Fine), Depends on the remaining capacity of the card (Unlimited). (Performance in burst recording is only with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 8,320,000 pixels, Primary color filter...Lens: Optical 18k zoom, fl4.6 mm to 82.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 504 mm)/F2.8 to F4.2 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: (Except for the maximum picture size ... 0.7 W (When playing back with SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for 12k to 6400 134 VQT1F83
... (Fine), Depends on the remaining capacity of the card (Unlimited). (Performance in burst recording is only with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 8,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 8,320,000 pixels, Primary color filter...Lens: Optical 18k zoom, fl4.6 mm to 82.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 504 mm)/F2.8 to F4.2 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extended optical zoom: (Except for the maximum picture size ... 0.7 W (When playing back with SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for 12k to 6400 134 VQT1F83
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Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGR-S006A Figure DMW-AC7PP A B A: DMW-CZS7 B: DMW-CZ18 C: DMW-LMC46 C D D: DMW-LND46 Description Lithum Ion Battery AC Adaptor 1 A: Soft Case 2 B: Soft ... battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Use the supplied charger. ¢2 Cameras cannot be charged with the lens hood attached. ¢3 The lens adaptor (DMW-LA3;
Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGR-S006A Figure DMW-AC7PP A B A: DMW-CZS7 B: DMW-CZ18 C: DMW-LMC46 C D D: DMW-LND46 Description Lithum Ion Battery AC Adaptor 1 A: Soft Case 2 B: Soft ... battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Use the supplied charger. ¢2 Cameras cannot be charged with the lens hood attached. ¢3 The lens adaptor (DMW-LA3;
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... Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER... TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories. 138 VQT1F83 Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please ...
... Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER... TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories. 138 VQT1F83 Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please ...