Panasonic DMC-FZ50 Manuel d'utilisateur

Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC-FZ50VQT0X92Before connecting, operating oradjusting this product, please readthe instructions comple

Preparation10VQT0X92PreparationStandard AccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are included before using the camera.1 SD Memory Card (32 MB)(Indica

Menu Settings100VQT0X92• What screen will be displayed here depends on the flash mode setting of the external flash unit• When the flash mode of the d

Menu Settings101 VQT0X92• You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even when attaching the external fla

Menu Settings102VQT0X92Using the [PLAY] mode menuYou can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc.• Refe

Menu Settings103 VQT0X92• The cursor displayed during a slide show  or while a slide show is paused  or during [MANUAL] slide show  is the same as

Menu Settings104VQT0X922 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.3 Press / to select the picture then press .• Repeat the above procedure.•If  is press

Menu Settings105 VQT0X922 Press / to select the direction to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET].3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu

Menu Settings106VQT0X92w Single setting1 Press / to select the picture to print and then press / to set the number of prints.• The number of print

Menu Settings107 VQT0X92• DPOF print setting is a convenient function when printing pictures with a printer that supports PictBridge. The date printin

Menu Settings108VQT0X92Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P102)You can add the audio after taking a picture.1 Pres

Menu Settings109 VQT0X922 Press / to select the size and then press .• Sizes smaller than the recorded picture are displayed.– [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/

Preparation11 VQT0X925 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P44)6 Viewfinder (P13, 43)7 [DISPLAY] Button (P43)8 [EVF/LCD] Button (P43)9 [FOCUS/AE LOCK] Button (P3

Menu Settings110VQT0X925 Press / to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET].• The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. The trimmed p

Menu Settings111 VQT0X924 Press /to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET].• The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. If you conve

Connecting to other equipment112VQT0X92Connecting to other equipmentConnecting to a PCYou can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the came

Connecting to other equipment113 VQT0X92[Windows]The drive appears in the [My Computer] folder.• If you are connecting the camera to a PC for the firs

Connecting to other equipment114VQT0X923 When recording after selecting [NO.RESET] (P29) from the [SETUP] menu. (Pictures will be recorded to a new fo

Connecting to other equipment115 VQT0X92Printing the PicturesBy connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connecti

Connecting to other equipment116VQT0X92w Single picture1 Press  to select [SINGLE PICTURE] and then press[MENU/SET].2 Press / to select the pictur

Connecting to other equipment117 VQT0X92• An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.w DPOF picture• Set the DPOF prin

Connecting to other equipment118VQT0X92Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screenw Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)• Set the aspect of th

Others119 VQT0X92OthersUsing the MC Protector/ND FilterThe MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colors

Preparation12VQT0X92Quick GuideThis is an overview of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the page

Others120VQT0X92Using the Remote ShutterIf you use the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional), you can avoid jitter (camera shake) when using a tripod. T

Others121 VQT0X92OthersCautions for Usew Optimal use of the cameraTake care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.• Take care n

Others122VQT0X92w CardDo not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or e

Others123 VQT0X92[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]Delet

Others124VQT0X92TroubleshootingIf you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase, the condition may improve.Select [RESE

Others125 VQT0X92taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO sensitivity increases.)– Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P85)– Set [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ

Others126VQT0X922: The flash is activated 2 times.• When you select red-eye reduction (P47), the flash is activated once before the actual recording t

Others127 VQT0X924: The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC.• Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?• Is the came

Others128VQT0X928: The clock is reset.• If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK]

Others129 VQT0X92OthersNumber of recordable pictures and available recording time• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time

Preparation13 VQT0X92Screen Display In recording Out-of-frame display1 Recording mode (P32)2 Flash mode (P47)3 Focus (P32)4 Picture size (P87)5 Qua

Others130VQT0X92Aspect ratioPicture size (8.5M):(3600M2400 pixels) (7M EZ):(3248M2160 pixels) (4.5 M EZ) :(2560M1712 pixels)(2.5M EZ):(2048M1360 pixel

Others131 VQT0X92w Available recording time_Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.• If you set the quality to [RAW], the picture si

Others132VQT0X92SpecificationsDigital Camera: Information for your safety Camera Effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixelsImage sensor: 1/1.8S CCD, total pi

Others133 VQT0X92Viewfinder: Color LCD Viewfinder (230,000 pixels)(field of view ratio about 100%)(with diopter adjustment L4 to K4 diopter)Flash: Bui

Others134VQT0X92Battery Charger(Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safetyEquipment mobility: MovableBattery Pack (lithium-ion)(Panasonic CGR-S00

Others135 VQT0X92Digital Camera Accessory System• Refer to P16 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures.•

Others136VQT0X92Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about acce

Others137 VQT0X92Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Serv

Others138VQT0X92Limited Warranty (For USA Only)PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICAOne Panasonic

Others139 VQT0X92Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call1-800-272-7033.For assistance in Puerto Rico call

Preparation14VQT0X9224 White balance (P83)White balance fine adjustment (P85)25 ISO sensitivity (P85)26 Burst (P55): Audio recording (P76, 89)27 Flip

Others140VQT0X92Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportYou can purchase parts, accessories or loc

Others141VQT0X92OthersIndexAAC Adaptor ...112, 115Adjusting Flash Output ...49AE Lock Button .

Others142VQT0X92Mass Storage ... 30MC Protector ...119Metering Mode ...

Others143VQT0X92OthersSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolÉsta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproduci

PPanasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094Panasonic Puerto Rico

Preparation15 VQT0X9217 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P71)18 Audio playback (P81): In motion picture mode (P81)19 Flip animat

Preparation16VQT0X92Charging the Battery with the ChargerThe battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.1 Insert

Preparation17 VQT0X92• Using the supplied battery.• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer fu

Preparation18VQT0X92Inserting/Removing the Battery• Check that the camera is turned off.• Close the flash.1 Slide the release lever in the direction o

Preparation19 VQT0X92Inserting/Removing the Card• Check that the camera is turned off.• Prepare an SD Memory Card (supplied), an SDHC Memory Card (opt

Before Use2VQT0X92Before UseDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please rea

Preparation20VQT0X92About the Cardw Access to the cardThe card access indication  lights red when pictures are being recorded onto the card.When the

Preparation21 VQT0X92Attaching the Lens Cap/Strapw Lens Cap (supplied)1 Attach the lens cap.• When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play b

Preparation22VQT0X92Attaching the Lens HoodIn bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts of

Preparation23 VQT0X92w When removing the lens hoodPress lock release button  and remove the lens hood• If you press the lock release button too stron

Preparation24VQT0X92LCD MonitorAdjusting the LCD monitor makes it possible to take pictures from various angles.w Taking pictures at a normal angle.•

Preparation25 VQT0X92w Taking pictures with the camera held verticallyTake hold of the LCD monitor opening knob with your fingers, and pull the monito

Preparation26VQT0X92Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)w Initial settingThe clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on.:

Preparation27 VQT0X92About the Setup Menu• Set items as required. (Refer to P28 to 31 for each menu item.)• Menu items differ depending on the mode se

Preparation28VQT0X92[CLOCK SET]Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select this item. (P27)Change date and time. (P26)[WORLD TIME]Press [ ] to di

Preparation29 VQT0X92[PLAY ON LCD]Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select this item. (P27)[ON]: If you were using the viewfinder to record, t

Before Use3 VQT0X92FCC Note: (U.S. only)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P

Preparation30VQT0X92• To reset the folder number to 100, format (P111) the card first and then use this function to reset the file number.A reset scre

Preparation31 VQT0X92[SCENE MENU]Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select this item. (P27)[AUTO]: [SCENE MODE] menu appears automatically when

Basic32VQT0X92BasicTaking PicturesThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.•

Basic33 VQT0X92• To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity, and/or setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or set

Basic34VQT0X92• Make sure the camera does not shake when you press the shutter button.• Do not cover the microphone or the AF assist lamp with your fi

Basic35 VQT0X92In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P91) may turn on to focus on the subject.• Even when the focus indication appears and the subject i

Basic36VQT0X92Taking Pictures in Auto ModeThis mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. The settings for those functions which are easy to make

Basic37 VQT0X92Taking Pictures with the ZoomYou can make people and subjects appear closer with the 12M optical zoom and landscapes can be recorded in

Basic38VQT0X92w Picture size and maximum zoom magnification(n: Available, —: Not available)• Refer to P87 for aspect ratio settings and P87 for pictur

Basic39 VQT0X92w Entering the digital zoom rangeIn the [REC] menu (P82), setting [D.ZOOM] to [2M] or [4M] allows you to magnify a subject up to a maxi

Before Use4VQT0X92-If you see this symbol-w Care of the camera• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera. The camera may stop operating normally, pict

Basic40VQT0X923 Press ///to move the position.• When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication 

Basic41 VQT0X92• In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P78), the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one.• This cam

Basic42VQT0X92• If you select [MULTI DELETE], perform steps3 onwards. • If you select [ALL DELETE], perform steps5 onwards.• When [FAVORITE] (P103) is

Advanced43 VQT0X92AdvancedAbout the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderSwitching the LCD monitor/ViewfinderPress the [EVF/LCD] button to switch the monitor screen

Advanced44VQT0X92In playback mode Normal display Display with recording information and histogram No display_5 Displayed if [BIRTHDAY SET.] and [WI

Advanced45 VQT0X92• There may be white saturated areas if the distance to the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. White saturate

Advanced46VQT0X92w Histogram• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at e

Advanced47 VQT0X92Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash To open the flashSlide the [ OPEN] lever. To close the flashPress the flash until it clic

Advanced48VQT0X92w Available flash settings by recording modeThe available flash settings depend on the recording mode.(n: Available, —: Not available

Advanced49 VQT0X92• The available flash range is an approximation.• Refer to P85 for the ISO sensitivity.• Refer to P34 for the focus range.• If ISO s

Before Use5 VQT0X92w About the Lens• Do not press the lens with excessive force.• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as it may cause

Advanced50VQT0X922 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.• You can adjust from [L2 EV] to [K2EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].• When the flash output is adjusted, the fl

Advanced51 VQT0X92Taking Pictures with the Self-timer1 Press  [].2 Press / to select a mode.• You can also press  [ ] to select.3 Press [MENU/SET]

Advanced52VQT0X92Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between t

Advanced53 VQT0X92Taking Pictures using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range ea

Advanced54VQT0X92Optical Image StabilizerThis mode detects jitter and compensates for it.1 Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button  until

Advanced55 VQT0X92Taking Pictures using Burst Mode1 Press and hold the burst mode button.2 Press / to select a mode.• You can also press the burst m

Advanced56VQT0X92Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking pictures of flowers.You can

Advanced57 VQT0X92Aperture-priority AESet the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lo

Advanced58VQT0X92– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P47)– [AUTO] or [ ] in ISO sensitivity (P85) (The ISO sensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100

Advanced59 VQT0X92Aperture Value and Shutter SpeedAperture-priority AEShutter-priority AEManual exposure• The aperture values given in the table above

Before Use6VQT0X92About The Mode DialAdjust part  to the desired mode.The mode dial can be rotated 360Q. Rotate it slowly and surely to adjust to eac

Advanced60VQT0X92Taking Pictures with Manual FocusUse this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subje

Advanced61 VQT0X92• [MF1]: The center of the screen is enlarged. You can adjust the focus while determining the composition of the whole of the scree

Advanced62VQT0X922 Press /// to change the expanded area.• The expansion is canceled after approximately 2 seconds.• The following will return the

Advanced63 VQT0X925 Press  to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].• When [YES] is selected, the settings that were previously stored are overwritt

Advanced64VQT0X92Scene ModeWhen you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to

Advanced65 VQT0X92Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P64)The background is blurred and the person stands out with a

Advanced66VQT0X92Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P64)This mode allows you to take pictures of a subject and a lan

Advanced67 VQT0X92 Move the camera smoothly while following the subject in the viewfinder. Press the shutter button while you are moving the camera.

Advanced68VQT0X92Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P64)This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmo

Advanced69 VQT0X92could not take in [NIGHT SCENERY] by making the shutter speed slower.w Setting the shutter speed• Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.

Before Use7 VQT0X92w About the front dial and rear dialInstructions for using these dials in the operating instructions are given with illustrations t

Advanced70VQT0X92w Birthday setting1 Press / to select [BIRTHDAY SET.] and then press [MENU/SET].2 When the message [PLEASE SET THE BIRTHDAY OF THE

Advanced71 VQT0X92Recording which day of the vacation you take the pictureIf you set the departure date in advance, you can record which day of the va

Advanced72VQT0X927 Take a picture.: The number of days that have passed since the departure date • The current date and time and which day of the vac

Advanced73 VQT0X92Displaying the time at the travel destination (World Time)If you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling a

Advanced74VQT0X92• If you are setting the home area for the second time etc., the screen returns to the screen shown in step 3 after you press [MENU/S

Advanced75 VQT0X92_ “GMT” is an abbreviation of “Greenwich Mean Time”.Location candidates for World Time settingsOffset from GMTListed location name-1

Advanced76VQT0X92Motion Picture Mode1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.• When the subject is focus

Advanced77 VQT0X92• You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps”.• You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture q

Advanced78VQT0X92Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)1 Rotate the front dial to the left to display multiple pictures.(Screen when 9 screens a

Advanced79 VQT0X92Displaying pictures by recording date (Calendar playback)You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback func

8VQT0X92Before UseInformation for Your Safety...2About The Mode Dial...6PreparationStandard Accessori

Advanced80VQT0X92Using the Playback Zoom1 Rotate the front dial towards the right to enlarge the picture.• When you rotate the front dial towards the

Advanced81 VQT0X92Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audiow Motion picturesPress / to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ]/[]/[]/

Menu Settings82VQT0X92Menu SettingsUsing the [REC] Mode MenuIncrease the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment

Menu Settings83 VQT0X92w Using FUNCTION settingYou can use the [FUNCTION] button to easily set the following 6 items when recording.• AF mode (P90)• M

Menu Settings84VQT0X92w Auto white balanceThe available white balance range is shown in the following illustration. When you take a picture beyond the

Menu Settings85 VQT0X92Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P82)You can adjust the white balance finely when you cann

Menu Settings86VQT0X92• When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO200] according to the brightness. (

Menu Settings87 VQT0X92• ISO sensitivity cannot be set in motion picture mode [ ].• To avoid picture noises, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity

Menu Settings88VQT0X92w When the aspect ratio is [ ].w When the aspect ratio is [ ].w When the aspect ratio is [ ].w QualityYou can increase the numbe

Menu Settings89 VQT0X92Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P82)You can record audio with the still picture if this i

9VQT0X92• [WB ADJUST.]Finely adjusting the white balance ...85• [SENSITIVITY]Setting the light sensitivity ...

Menu Settings90VQT0X92Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P82)Select the mode that matches the recording conditions

Menu Settings91 VQT0X92• The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time.The focus position is

Menu Settings92VQT0X92animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

Menu Settings93 VQT0X92• If you rotate the focus ring while the focus is locked, the focus lock indication [ ] blinks red.• The exposure is set, even

Menu Settings94VQT0X92• When a memorized custom mode setting is selected, this memorized setting has priority. (However, this is not the case when Man

Menu Settings95 VQT0X92Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P82)This camera allows you to create motion picture files

Menu Settings96VQT0X924 Press [MENU/SET], press / to select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and then press .5 Select [FRAME RATE] and then press .6 Press

Menu Settings97 VQT0X92Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P82)The tele conversion lens (DMW-LT55; optional) allows

Menu Settings98VQT0X925 Rotate the zoom ring to Tele or Wide.: Zoom ring• Always set to Tele when using a tele conversion lens and to Wide when using

Menu Settings99 VQT0X92• The full range of the zoom can be used when using the close-up lens.• Digital zoom cannot be used when using a wide conversio