Panasonic DMC-F5 Zoom types and use, Extended Optical Zoom, Digital Zoom, Using Zoom

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Using Zoom

Zoom types and use

The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed. (→56)

■Optical Zoom

Zooming in up to 5x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu.

■Extended Optical Zoom

Zooming in up to 10.5x is possible when pictures with have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu.

EZ is short for “Extended Optical Zoom”.

●Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

•Motion picture

•Scene Mode ([High Sens.])

To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination.

■[Digital Zoom]

Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom. Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. (→60)

●Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

•[Auto Scene Mode]

•Scene Mode ([High Sens.])

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Contents Register online at Customers onlyContents Contents Application RecordConnecting with other devices ContentsRecording mode Application ViewCamera handling Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upBefore use Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shotsCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →90Standard Accessories Optional accessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts LensMicrophone →22 Speaker →39Card/Battery door →12 1213Hand strap eyelet Tripod Mount →92Mode button →21 Zoom button →43Motion picture button →22 Cursor button →belowCamera status Charge Charging batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging battery Inserting the batteryTo remove battery Charging the battery Charging the battery through the computerCharging lamp indications Remaining battery Inserting and removing the card optional To remove cardAbout built-in memory/cards Saving your pictures cards and built-in memoryCompatible memory cards optional Type of Card CapacityRecording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time About built-in memory/cardsRecording picture capacity still pictures Recording time capacity motion picturesSetting the clock Press the Camera ON/OFF buttonPress MENU/SET while the message is displayed Press MENU/SET to setChanging time setting Select Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu →37 PressSetting the clock Display order or time display format, and press To setAuto Scene Mode Normal Picture ModeTake pictures with automatic settings. →24 Take pictures with your own settings. →27Aim the camera and shoot Taking still picturesRecording motion pictures →29 Holding the cameraPress the Playback button View pictures →31, 34Turn off the camera Press the Camera ON/OFF button Taking pictures once againRecording motion pictures in →29 Focus displayUsing flash Taking pictures with automatic settings Auto Scene ModeAutomatic Scene Detection About Backlight CompensationAuto Scene Mode restrictions Taking pictures with your own settings Adjusting focus Adjust focus according to subjectReturn to desired composition Shortest recording distancePress the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording Selected scene Scenes for motion picture Recording motion picturesRecording motion pictures Viewing your pictures Normal Play Press again to enterViewing your pictures Normal Play Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Searching pictures by their recording date Calendar Operations during motion picture playback Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Deleting pictures Press to delete displayed pictureDeleting pictures Use to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SETDelete Multi Setting the menu Press To select AF Mode and pressPress to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Press MENU/SETSetup menu Menu typeRec menu Motion Picture menuUsing the Setup menu Reset Reset Rec. settings? Reset setup parameters?Light Freq 50Hz / 60Hz Auto ReviewWhen a card/built-in Restored. CheckContent of the card Built-in memory FormatRecording Mode Playback ModeChanging recording information display Press to change displayUsing Zoom Zoom In/OutUsing Zoom Zoom types and useOptical Zoom Extended Optical ZoomAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Taking pictures with flashTaking pictures with flash Shutter speeds for each flash modeScene Mode Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode Tips Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot ModePress the shutter button fully again to end recording About panorama playback Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menu Taking pictures according to the sceneTaking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode PortraitScenery SportsFood Night PortraitNight Scenery High Sens BabySunset Using the Rec menu Recording mode SettingsSetting guide Picture SizeSensitivity 100 1600 Using the Rec menuSensitivity Setting White Balance manually White BalanceAF Mode Using the Rec menu AWB operational rangeRecording mode Settings on / OFF Setting DescriptionDigital Zoom BurstRed-Eye Removal Color ModeRecording mode Settings Standard / B&W / Sepia Clock Set Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFDate Stamp Using the Motion Picture menu Rec Quality169 1280x720 pixelsDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Different playback methods Playback Mode Slide ShowSelect Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Operations during Slide ShowCategory Selection Select category with cursor button and press MENU/SETCalendar Recording information such as Scene ModesUsing the Playback menu ResizeUsing the Playback menu Protect To clear allCopy Using with your PC Computer specificationsUsing the supplied software Using with your PCPHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Windows XP / Vista / 7 LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista / 7Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO Check the environment of your PCInsert the CD-ROM with the supplied software Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LEGetting Ready Copying still pictures and motion picturesConnect camera to computer To cancel connection Folder and file names on computerWindows MacPrinting Connect camera to printerPrinting multiple pictures PrintingMulti Select Select AllMaking print settings on the camera Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SETSettings Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SETUsing computer Using printerPrinting with date and text Printing in storeRecording Mode →21 List of LCD monitor displaysRecording Recording quality →63Playback List of LCD monitor displaysMessage displays Memory card parameter error Read Error / Write Error Please check the cardMessage displays Insert SD card again Try another cardCharging lamp turns off before the battery is fully charged Camera does not work even if the camera is turned onCannot record pictures Recorded pictures look whiteTroubleshooting Brightness is unstable Monitor flickers indoorsNo flash emitted Multiple flashes are emittedPlayback volume and beep volume are low Incorrect date displayed in CalendarThumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen Red areas in pictures appear blackenedCannot print when connecting to printer Edges of pictures are cut off when printingCannot communicate with the computer Computer does not recognize card only reads built-in memoryMenu not displayed in desired language Camera rattles if shakenCamera is hot Lens makes a clicking noiseWhen in use Usage cautions and notesMemory cards Usage cautions and notesAbout AC adaptor supplied Personal Information Disclaimer