Panasonic DMC-FZ28S Instructions d'exploitation

Before use, please read these instructions completely.EBVQT1S48Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC-FZ28Web Site: http://www.panasonic-eu

VQT1S4810Before UseAccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are included before using the camera.1Battery Pack(Indicated as battery in the text)Charg

VQT1S48100Advanced (Playback)Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 97.Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].Note•You can use only [RO

101VQT1S48Advanced (Playback)Note•Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P26) for information about how to adjust the volume in th

VQT1S48102Advanced (Playback)Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].The picture size are as following.•[QUALITY] is fixed to [›].Note•You m

103VQT1S48Advanced (Playback)Note•The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen

VQT1S48104Advanced (Playback)Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register.• Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals

105VQT1S48Advanced (Playback)Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].Press 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL

VQT1S48106Advanced (Playback)Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.¢¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected.• Press [MENU

107VQT1S48Advanced (Playback)¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected.• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.Note•You can set

VQT1S48108Advanced (Playback)Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23)Press 2/1 to select the

109VQT1S48Advanced (Playback)Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.Note•After converting the aspect ratio, the p

11VQT1S48Before Use 16 GB: RP-SDV16GE1K 8 GB: RP-SDV08GE1K 4 GB: RP-SDM04GE1K/RP-SDV04GE1K•SD Memory Card 2 GB: RP-SDM02GE1A/RP-SDV02GE1A

VQT1S48110Advanced (Playback)Note•When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is

111VQT1S48Advanced (Playback)DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of

VQT1S48112Advanced (Playback)•Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date. For

113VQT1S48Advanced (Playback)You can add the audio after taking a picture.Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23)Note•Audio dubbing may

VQT1S48114Advanced (Playback)Press 3 to select [YES], and then press [MENU/SET].• If you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the built-in mem

115VQT1S48Connecting to other equipmentConnecting to other equipmentConnecting to a PCYou can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the came

VQT1S48116Connecting to other equipmentthe screen, and disconnect the camera from the PC. Then set [USB MODE] to [PC] again.Double-click on [Removable

117VQT1S48Connecting to other equipment∫ Connection in the PTP mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR and Mac OS X only)Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge(PTP)]

VQT1S48118Connecting to other equipment•Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7E; optional).•Before inserting o

119VQT1S48Connecting to other equipmentSelect and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and i

VQT1S4812Before Use5 Flash open button (P48)6 Diopter adjustment dial (P47)7 Viewfinder (P46, 126)8 Speaker (P100)9 [EVF/LCD] button (P46)10 [AF/AE LO

VQT1S48120Connecting to other equipment•Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.•An item cannot be selected if the printer does

121VQT1S48Connecting to other equipment[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPreparations:Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P30)Turn this unit and

VQT1S48122Connecting to other equipmentNote•Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen.•Motion pictures cannot be pla

123VQT1S48Connecting to other equipment•Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional).•Audio will be out

VQT1S48124Connecting to other equipment¢ The actual magnification when the zoom is used will be 1.7 times the display.Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC]

125VQT1S48Connecting to other equipmentUsing the Protector/FilterThe MC protector (DMW-LMC46; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither

VQT1S48126OthersOthersScreen Display∫ In recordingRecording in programme AE mode [ ] (Initial setting)1 Recording mode2 Flash mode (P48)3 AF area (P38

127VQT1S48Others∫ In recording (after settings)17 AF Macro (P53): Tele Macro (P53): AF tracking (P88): MF (P62): Flash output adjustment (P51)18 White

VQT1S48128Others∫ In playback1 Playback mode (P42)2 Protected picture (P112)3 Favourites (P110)4 Stamped with text indication (P104)5 Picture size (P8

129VQT1S48Others•If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the b

13VQT1S48Before Use18 Zoom lever (P40)19 Shutter button (P34, 77)20 [AF#/FOCUS] button (P35, 53, 63, 88)21 Mode dial (P32)22 Camera ON/OFF switch (P21

VQT1S48130OthersAlways remove the battery after use.If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals ar

131VQT1S48Others•Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any da

VQT1S48132Others[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD]•There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.– When

133VQT1S48OthersFunctions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditionsDue to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set s

VQT1S48134OthersExtra Optical Zoom (P40)•9, ô, , and in [SCENE MODE]•$ mode•When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ][DIGITAL ZOOM] (P40)• in mode•-, a

135VQT1S48Others[SENSITIVITY] (P84)•Advanced scene mode•Û mode•$ mode•When Intelligent ISO is set[ISO LIMIT SET] (P84)•Advanced scene mode•Û mode•$ mo

VQT1S48136Others[AUDIO REC.] (P93)•[AUTO BRACKET]•[COLOR BRACKET]•When the burst mode is set•ô, and 5 in [SCENE MODE]•$ mode•When [QUALITY] is set to

137VQT1S48Others∫ Functions that cannot be used when the component cable is connected[LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMI

VQT1S48138Others•Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low? If it is, it will take longer than usual to charge the battery or charging

139VQT1S48Others•Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less?•Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUT

VQT1S4814Before Use31 Card/Battery door (P19)32 Tripod receptacle•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to

VQT1S48140Others•It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, depending on the zoom magnification, due to the

141VQT1S48Others•Is the flash closed?> Press [ OPEN] to open the flash. (P48)•Flash mode is not available when auto bracket (P56)/colour bracket (

VQT1S48142Others•Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated pictu

143VQT1S48Others•Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge.> Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE]. (P30, 117)&

VQT1S48144Others•When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the

145VQT1S48OthersOthersNumber of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time a

VQT1S48146OthersAspect ratio X Picture size (3M ):(2048k1536) (2M ):(1600k1200) (0.3M ):(640k480)Quality A › A › A › Built-in Memory(Approx. 50 M

147VQT1S48OthersAspect ratio Y Picture size (9M):(3648k2432) (6M ):(3072k2048) (4.5M ):(2560k1712) (2.5M ):(2048k1360)Quality A › A › A › A › B

VQT1S48148Others∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)Note• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time di

149VQT1S48OthersSpecificationsDigital Camera: Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 8.4 VPower Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording with LCD Monit

15VQT1S48Before UsePass the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet.Pass the strap through the stopper and fasten the strap.A Pull the strap 2 cm o

VQT1S48150OthersHi-speed burstBurst speed:11 pictures/second ([SPEED PRIORITY]: 3M (4:3))12 pictures/second ([SPEED PRIORITY]: 2.5M (3:2))13 pictures/

151VQT1S48OthersMotion pictures: 1280k720 pixels (Only when using a Card)848k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Web Site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)Panasonic Testing CentreP

VQT1S4816Before UseTighten the screw.• Do not tighten the screw too much.∫ Removing the hood adaptor•Grasp the base of the hood adaptor to remove it.N

17VQT1S48PreparationPreparationCharging the Battery•Use the dedicated charger and battery.•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Char

VQT1S4818Preparation•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery m

19VQT1S48PreparationThe number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the b

VQT1S482Before UseBefore UseDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please rea

VQT1S4820Preparation1:Close the card/battery door.2:Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly.• If the card/battery door cannot

21VQT1S48Preparation¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2

VQT1S4822PreparationPress [MENU/SET].Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and pres

23VQT1S48PreparationSetting the MenuThe camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as y

VQT1S4824PreparationTurn the camera on.A [MENU/SET] buttonB [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switchC Mode dialSlide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [

25VQT1S48PreparationPress [MENU/SET] to close the menu.By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.•Some of the menu items

VQT1S4826PreparationPerform these settings if you need to.About the Setup Menu[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check thei

27VQT1S48Preparation•Refer to P42 for details about the review.•Refer to P82 for details about the [REC] Mode Menu.•High angle mode is also cancelled

VQT1S4828Preparation•If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P55) referring to the histogram

29VQT1S48Preparation•The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P56)/colour bracket (P56), [HI-SPEED BUR

3VQT1S48Before UseCaution for AC mains leadFor your safety, please read the following text carefully.This appliance is supplied with a moulded three p

VQT1S4830Preparation•When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication system.•When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selecte

31VQT1S48Preparation•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7E; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off du

VQT1S4832PreparationMode switchingSelecting the [REC] ModeWhen the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which

33VQT1S48Preparation∫Advanced∫Advanced scene modeAperture-priority AE mode (P59)The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value yo

VQT1S4834Basic[REC] mode: ñBasicTaking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)The camera will set the most appropriate settin

35VQT1S48BasicNote•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers

VQT1S4836Basic•Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON].([ is displayed on the screen.)Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and pr

37VQT1S48Basic•The following functions cannot be used.– Flash output adjustment/Auto bracket/Colour bracket/White balance fine adjustment/[AF/AE LOCK]

VQT1S4838Basic∫ To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P85)Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press th

39VQT1S48BasicWhen the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P92), a tripod or the self-timer (P54).•Shutter speed will be slower particularly i

VQT1S484Before Use∫ About the battery charger•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. The primary

VQT1S4840Basic∫ Example of programme shift(A): Aperture value(B): Shutter speed1 Programme shift amount2 Programme shift line chart3 Programme shift l

41VQT1S48Basic∫ Storing the zoom position (Zoom resume)•Refer to P29 for details.∫ Types of zooms•When using the zoom function, an estimate of the foc

VQT1S4842Basic[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])Press 2/1 to select the picture.A File numberB Picture number• Speed of picture f

43VQT1S48BasicRotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P102)A Number of the selected pic

VQT1S4844Basic[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Deleting PicturesOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. •Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is be

45VQT1S48Basic∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P110) settingThe selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or

VQT1S4846Advanced (Recording pictures)Advanced (Recording pictures)About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder∫ Switching the LCD monitor/ViewfinderPress [EVF/LC

47VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•[NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P66), [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode, the guide line is grey. (P69)∫ Out-of-f

VQT1S4848Advanced (Recording pictures)2 The picture will become underexposed with more dark area. The pictures with mostly dark area, such as night sc

49VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)Press 1 [‰].Press 3/4 to select a mode.• You can also press 1 [‰] to select.• For information about flash settin

5VQT1S48Before Use∫ About the battery pack•Do not heat or expose to flame.• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight

VQT1S4850Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Available flash settings by recording modeThe available flash settings depend on the recording mode.(±: Availa

51VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ The available flash range to take pictures•The available flash range is an approximation.•In [HIGH SENS.] (P72

VQT1S4852Advanced (Recording pictures)•In advance scene modes (P66) and [SCENE MODE] (P69), the shutter speeds will differ from those described above.

53VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taki

VQT1S4854Advanced (Recording pictures)•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the d

55VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)•The flash output may not be constant when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.•[10S/3PICTURES] cannot be set when auto

VQT1S4856Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/Colour BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded

57VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.Note•When setting e

VQT1S4858Advanced (Recording pictures)¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.•The burst speed values given above a

59VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ±´Taking pictures by specifying the aperture / shutter speedSet the aperture value to a higher numbe

VQT1S486ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety...2Quick Guide...9Accessories ...

VQT1S4860Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ²Taking picture by setting the exposure manuallyDetermine the exposure by manually setting the apert

61VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)Aperture Value and Shutter SpeedAperture-priority AEShutter-priority AEManual exposureNote•The aperture values g

VQT1S4862Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Manual FocusUse this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distan

63VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Changing the zoom areaThe magnified area can be changed while the screen is expanded using MF Assist. This is

VQT1S4864Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)It is possible to register up to 4 s

65VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: Taking pictures in Custom modeYou can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET M

VQT1S4866Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced scene mode)You can take high-quality pi

67VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Technique for Portrait modeTo make this mode more effective:1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele

VQT1S4868Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.This allows y

69VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take picture

7VQT1S48• 9 [HIGH SENS.]...72• ô [HI-SPEED BURST]...72• [FLASH BURST]...73• [PANNING]

VQT1S4870Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ About the information •If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 3, explanations about each

71VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Birthday/Name setting1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1.2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and th

VQT1S4872Advanced (Recording pictures)This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit

73VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)•The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the f

VQT1S4874Advanced (Recording pictures)–Using prefocus.–Use this mode with burst mode. (You can then select the best pictures from all the pictures tak

75VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.∫ Technique for Firework

VQT1S4876Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.•Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.•When using the cam

77VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: nAdvanced (Recording pictures)Motion Picture Mode•When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ], or [

VQT1S4878Advanced (Recording pictures)• fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.• You can record smoother motion

79VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel DestinationsFor details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23.If you

VQT1S488Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time...145Specifications...149Sal

VQT1S4880Advanced (Recording pictures)Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1.Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].Enter the locati

81VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.•If [HOME] is alr

VQT1S4882Advanced (Recording pictures)Using the [REC] Mode MenuFor details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23.Set the number of pixels. The hig

83VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23.Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be s

VQT1S4884Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23.The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity

85VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.•The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the mo

VQT1S4886Advanced (Recording pictures)1 Select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press 1•Press 1 again if [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to adjus

87VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23.Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be c

VQT1S4888Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the same time. If

89VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.•AF Tracking will not oper

9VQT1S48Before UseBefore UseQuick GuideThis is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to

VQT1S4890Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23.The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on th

91VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)3 Move the camera to compose the picture and then press the shutter fully.∫ To cancel the AF/AE lockThe setting

VQT1S4892Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•When in Intelligent auto mode, only [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be selected.•The Intelligent auto mode is set sepa

93VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)– In digital zoom range.– When taking pictures while following a moving subject.– When the shutter speed becomes

VQT1S4894Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23.[2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the sh

95VQT1S48Advanced (Recording pictures)[DELETE STILL PICTURES]:To delete all pictures for flip animation.∫ Creating the flip animation1 Select [PICTURE

VQT1S4896Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•Refer to P123 for details about attaching the lens.•Ensure that [CONVERSION] is set to [OFF] when not using

97VQT1S48Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Advanced (Playback)Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)You can play back the pictures you have

VQT1S4898Advanced (Playback)∫ Operations performed during slide showThe cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.•The menu screen is re

99VQT1S48Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY])This mode allows you to search