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...the Zoom 37 • Using the Optical Zoom 37 • Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ 37 • Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 38 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 39 Playing Back Pictures 40 Deleting Pictures 41 Optical Image Stabilizer 54...with Audio 81 Advanced About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ......... 43 • Changing the information displayed ..... 43 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 47 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 51 Compensating the Exposure 52 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 53 8 VQT0X92 Menu Settings Using...
...the Zoom 37 • Using the Optical Zoom 37 • Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ 37 • Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 38 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 39 Playing Back Pictures 40 Deleting Pictures 41 Optical Image Stabilizer 54...with Audio 81 Advanced About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ......... 43 • Changing the information displayed ..... 43 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 47 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 51 Compensating the Exposure 52 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 53 8 VQT0X92 Menu Settings Using...
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... and quality that matches your use of the pictures ..... 87 • [AUDIO REC.] Recording still pictures with audio ...... 89 • [METERING MODE] Deciding the method to measure brightness 89 ... 124 Number of recordable pictures and available recording time 129 Specifications 132 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 135 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 136 Request for a fixed duration...an optional lens 97 • [EXT.FLASH] Using an optional flash 99 • [EX.FLASH BURST] Taking pictures in burst mode while firing the flash 101 • [CLOCK SET] Set the...
... and quality that matches your use of the pictures ..... 87 • [AUDIO REC.] Recording still pictures with audio ...... 89 • [METERING MODE] Deciding the method to measure brightness 89 ... 124 Number of recordable pictures and available recording time 129 Specifications 132 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 135 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 136 Request for a fixed duration...an optional lens 97 • [EXT.FLASH] Using an optional flash 99 • [EX.FLASH BURST] Taking pictures in burst mode while firing the flash 101 • [CLOCK SET] Set the...
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Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 RP-SD032B 2 3 1 SD Memory Card (32 MB) (Indicated as "Card" in the text) 2 Battery Pack (Indicated as "Battery" in the text) 3 ... in the text) 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM 7 Shoulder Strap 8 Lens Cap 9 Lens Hood • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P135) CGR-S006A 4 DE-993B Names of the Components K1HA08CD0007 1 23 4 5 K1HA08CD0008 6 8 9 10 VQT0X92 7 VFC4213 VYK1P30 1 Lens (P5) 2 Front dial...
Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 RP-SD032B 2 3 1 SD Memory Card (32 MB) (Indicated as "Card" in the text) 2 Battery Pack (Indicated as "Battery" in the text) 3 ... in the text) 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM 7 Shoulder Strap 8 Lens Cap 9 Lens Hood • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P135) CGR-S006A 4 DE-993B Names of the Components K1HA08CD0007 1 23 4 5 K1HA08CD0008 6 8 9 10 VQT0X92 7 VFC4213 VYK1P30 1 Lens (P5) 2 Front dial...
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...Strap Eyelet (P21) 22 Microphone (P76, 89) 23 Hot Shoe (P99) 24 Mode Dial (P6) 25 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P26) 26 Power Indicator (P32) 27 Single or Burst Mode Button (P55) 28 Optical...P22) 36 Battery Door Open/Close Lever (P18) 37 Battery Door (P18) 38 Tripod Receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7; 5 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P44) 6 Viewfinder (P13, 43) 7 [DISPLAY] Button (P43) 8 [EVF...,68, 90) 30 Focus Switch (P56, 60) (AF/AF MACRO/MF) 31 Flash Open Lever (P47) 32 [REMOTE] Socket (P120) 33 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P112, 115, 118) 34 [DC IN] Socket (P112, 115) &#...
...Strap Eyelet (P21) 22 Microphone (P76, 89) 23 Hot Shoe (P99) 24 Mode Dial (P6) 25 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P26) 26 Power Indicator (P32) 27 Single or Burst Mode Button (P55) 28 Optical...P22) 36 Battery Door Open/Close Lever (P18) 37 Battery Door (P18) 38 Tripod Receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7; 5 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P44) 6 Viewfinder (P13, 43) 7 [DISPLAY] Button (P43) 8 [EVF...,68, 90) 30 Focus Switch (P56, 60) (AF/AF MACRO/MF) 31 Flash Open Lever (P47) 32 [REMOTE] Socket (P120) 33 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P112, 115, 118) 34 [DC IN] Socket (P112, 115) &#...
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... B 3 7 22 8 21 2 20 9 1 15 14 39 39 38 6,17 24 26, 35 ISO 100 25 In recording Out-of-frame display Preparation 1 Recording mode (P32) 2 Flash mode (P47) 3 Focus (P32) 4 Picture size (P87) 5 Quality (P87) In Motion picture mode (P76) / / / / / : Jitter alert (P35) 6 Battery indication (P16) 7 Number of recordable pictures/ Available...
... B 3 7 22 8 21 2 20 9 1 15 14 39 39 38 6,17 24 26, 35 ISO 100 25 In recording Out-of-frame display Preparation 1 Recording mode (P32) 2 Flash mode (P47) 3 Focus (P32) 4 Picture size (P87) 5 Quality (P87) In Motion picture mode (P76) / / / / / : Jitter alert (P35) 6 Battery indication (P16) 7 Number of recordable pictures/ Available...
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... setting (P62) 30 Continuous AF (P91) 31 Zoom (P37)/Extended optical zoom (P37)/Digital zoom (P38) 32 Operation for backlight compensation (P36) 33 Current date and time • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to... from playback mode to another mode. 37 Conversion lens (P97) 38 Self-timer mode (P51) 39 AF assist lamp (P91) / / : FOCUS/AE LOCK (P92) 40 Flash output adjustment (P49) 41 MF (P60) 14 VQT0X92 C 1 2 34 5 6 7 20 1 19 100_0001 8 18 PLAY AUDIO 1/19 9 17 10 16 11 15 P F2.8 1/25 ...
... setting (P62) 30 Continuous AF (P91) 31 Zoom (P37)/Extended optical zoom (P37)/Digital zoom (P38) 32 Operation for backlight compensation (P36) 33 Current date and time • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to... from playback mode to another mode. 37 Conversion lens (P97) 38 Self-timer mode (P51) 39 AF assist lamp (P91) / / : FOCUS/AE LOCK (P92) 40 Flash output adjustment (P49) 41 MF (P60) 14 VQT0X92 C 1 2 34 5 6 7 20 1 19 100_0001 8 18 PLAY AUDIO 1/19 9 17 10 16 11 15 P F2.8 1/25 ...
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...120 min Charging time and number of recordable pictures with a dry cloth. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to 95 QF). (The battery temperature should also...Approx. 180 min) Playback time when using the Viewfinder (Recording conditions comply with full flash every second recording. • Turn the camera off every 10 recordings. • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. _The number of recordable pictures decreases when the power LCD ...
...120 min Charging time and number of recordable pictures with a dry cloth. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to 95 QF). (The battery temperature should also...Approx. 180 min) Playback time when using the Viewfinder (Recording conditions comply with full flash every second recording. • Turn the camera off every 10 recordings. • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. _The number of recordable pictures decreases when the power LCD ...
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In this length of time. CLOSE OPEN CLOSE OPEN • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S006A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery until it with the camera turned on since the settings on the camera may not be damaged. (P20) • Do not remove the battery with any other equipment... months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of time that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of arrow and open the battery door . 3 Close the battery door. Slide...
In this length of time. CLOSE OPEN CLOSE OPEN • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S006A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery until it with the camera turned on since the settings on the camera may not be damaged. (P20) • Do not remove the battery with any other equipment... months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of time that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of arrow and open the battery door . 3 Close the battery door. Slide...
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Inserting/Removing the Card • Check that the camera is turned off. • Prepare an SD Memory Card (supplied), an SDHC Memory Card (optional) or a MultiMediaCard (optional). • Close the flash. 1 Slide the card door to the end and then close it firmly. • If the card door cannot be damaged... card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is locked. Preparation 3 Close the card door. Slide the card door to open it is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Check the direction of the card. &#...
Inserting/Removing the Card • Check that the camera is turned off. • Prepare an SD Memory Card (supplied), an SDHC Memory Card (optional) or a MultiMediaCard (optional). • Close the flash. 1 Slide the card door to the end and then close it firmly. • If the card door cannot be damaged... card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is locked. Preparation 3 Close the card door. Slide the card door to open it is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Check the direction of the card. &#...
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.... • Check that it is not reflected in until it clicks. • Make sure the lens hood is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Place the camera upside down, align the white mark on the lens hood with lens hood positioning groove on the unit and insert it clicks. Preparation Attaching...hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. However you can detach the lens cap and take pictures. w Temporarily storing the lens hood 1 Place the camera upside down, remove the lens hood and turn the lens hood to the left and right of the lens hood positioning groove, it becomes easier...
.... • Check that it is not reflected in until it clicks. • Make sure the lens hood is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Place the camera upside down, align the white mark on the lens hood with lens hood positioning groove on the unit and insert it clicks. Preparation Attaching...hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. However you can detach the lens cap and take pictures. w Temporarily storing the lens hood 1 Place the camera upside down, remove the lens hood and turn the lens hood to the left and right of the lens hood positioning groove, it becomes easier...
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... aligned with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be difficult to P119. • You cannot attach the conversion lenses or the close-up lens when the lens hood is... not correctly attached if they are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department on 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada...
... aligned with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be difficult to P119. • You cannot attach the conversion lenses or the close-up lens when the lens hood is... not correctly attached if they are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department on 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada...
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... subjects on the screen are using a tripod. • Shutter speed will be careful how you hold the camera (P34). Keep the camera still from the brightness of slow shutter speed, the jitter alert appears. a blue sky on a clear day...to P92 for instance, this button makes it is canceled if you release the shutter button. w Preventing jitter (camera shake) • Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button. • If jitter could occur because ... again. • Please do not turn red when the flash is activated.) • The brightness of the screen may become dark.
... subjects on the screen are using a tripod. • Shutter speed will be careful how you hold the camera (P34). Keep the camera still from the brightness of slow shutter speed, the jitter alert appears. a blue sky on a clear day...to P92 for instance, this button makes it is canceled if you release the shutter button. w Preventing jitter (camera shake) • Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button. • If jitter could occur because ... again. • Please do not turn red when the flash is activated.) • The brightness of the screen may become dark.
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...in auto mode. - [WB ADJUST.] - AF AF MACRO MF FOCUS 36 VQT0X92 w The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to prevent mistakes being made when using the camera. [W.BALANCE] [AUTO] P83 [SENSITIVITY] [ ] P85 [AUDIO REC.] [OFF] P89 [METERING MODE] [ ] P89 [AF MODE] [] P90 [CONT....AF] [OFF] P91 [AF ASSIST LAMP] [ON] P91 [PICT.ADJ.] [STD.] P94 [FLIP ANIM.] Cannot be taken with fewer mistakes. Flash Output Adjustment - [D.ZOOM] - [COL.EFFECT] - [FOCUS/AE LOCK] This function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture. 3 3 BACKLIGHT...
...in auto mode. - [WB ADJUST.] - AF AF MACRO MF FOCUS 36 VQT0X92 w The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to prevent mistakes being made when using the camera. [W.BALANCE] [AUTO] P83 [SENSITIVITY] [ ] P85 [AUDIO REC.] [OFF] P89 [METERING MODE] [ ] P89 [AF MODE] [] P90 [CONT....AF] [OFF] P91 [AF ASSIST LAMP] [ON] P91 [PICT.ADJ.] [STD.] P94 [FLIP ANIM.] Cannot be taken with fewer mistakes. Flash Output Adjustment - [D.ZOOM] - [COL.EFFECT] - [FOCUS/AE LOCK] This function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture. 3 3 BACKLIGHT...
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... the actual recording. 45 VQT0X92 Therefore, some subjects may be white saturated areas if the distance to activate the power LCD function. pictures with the flash. • There may look different on the LCD monitor.
... the actual recording. 45 VQT0X92 Therefore, some subjects may be white saturated areas if the distance to activate the power LCD function. pictures with the flash. • There may look different on the LCD monitor.
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... very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in orange. - When the flash is closed When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places When the exposure is not adequately adjusted • ... histogram is displayed in those situations where automatic exposure may not match in recording mode and playback mode. • The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc. • Check for any white saturated areas with the highlight display ...
... very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in orange. - When the flash is closed When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places When the exposure is not adequately adjusted • ... histogram is displayed in those situations where automatic exposure may not match in recording mode and playback mode. • The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc. • Check for any white saturated areas with the highlight display ...
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...MENU • You can also press the shutter button halfway to select a mode. Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash OPEN To open the flash Slide the [ OPEN] lever. To close the flash when not in use of the recording conditions. • Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent... light. : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction_1 • The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set [PARTY] (P67) or [CANDLE LIGHT] (P68) in scene mode. : Slow sync./...
...MENU • You can also press the shutter button halfway to select a mode. Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash OPEN To open the flash Slide the [ OPEN] lever. To close the flash when not in use of the recording conditions. • Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent... light. : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction_1 • The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set [PARTY] (P67) or [CANDLE LIGHT] (P68) in scene mode. : Slow sync./...
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... may change if the recording mode is activated. w The available flash range to take pictures The available flash range to 5.6 m (18.37 feet) 48 VQT0X92 Advanced w Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the ISO sensitivity selected. Set the flash setting again if necessary. _2 The setting is not available...
... may change if the recording mode is activated. w The available flash range to take pictures The available flash range to 5.6 m (18.37 feet) 48 VQT0X92 Advanced w Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the ISO sensitivity selected. Set the flash setting again if necessary. _2 The setting is not available...
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... speeds in scene mode, the flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ] even if the flash is extremely high or low. 1 Press ( ) several times until [FLASH] appears and then press / to set the flash output. FLASH SELECT EXIT MENU • Select [0] to return to the original flash output. 49 VQT0X92 [ISO800]....37 feet) Wide 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 7.4 m (24.28 feet) Tele 90 cm (2.95 feet) to 5.6 m (18.37 feet) • The available flash range is an approximation. • Refer to P85 for the ISO sensitivity. • Refer to P34 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or...
... speeds in scene mode, the flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ] even if the flash is extremely high or low. 1 Press ( ) several times until [FLASH] appears and then press / to set the flash output. FLASH SELECT EXIT MENU • Select [0] to return to the original flash output. 49 VQT0X92 [ISO800]....37 feet) Wide 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 7.4 m (24.28 feet) Tele 90 cm (2.95 feet) to 5.6 m (18.37 feet) • The available flash range is an approximation. • Refer to P85 for the ISO sensitivity. • Refer to P34 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or...
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...[K2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. • When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the screen. • The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera 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, the white balance is automatically adjusted (except...
...[K2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. • When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the screen. • The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera 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, the white balance is automatically adjusted (except...
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... EV]. • When you do not use auto bracket, select [0] (OFF). 2 Press [MENU/SET] to more than 1 second auto bracket is disabled. • When the flash is set the compensation range of the screen. 53 VQT0X92 Advanced • When setting auto bracket and burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed...
... EV]. • When you do not use auto bracket, select [0] (OFF). 2 Press [MENU/SET] to more than 1 second auto bracket is disabled. • When the flash is set the compensation range of the screen. 53 VQT0X92 Advanced • When setting auto bracket and burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed...
