Panasonic DMC-FZ20GN ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity, Picture Size PICT.SIZE, ISO sensitivity 400

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Recording pictures (advanced)

ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY]

ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places.

•When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO80] to [ISO200] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO400] when using the flash. However, it is fixed to [ISO100] when the flash mode is set to Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction [ ].)

ISO sensitivity

80

400

Use in bright

Not

places

Suitable

suitable

(e.g. outdoors)

Use in dark

Not

Suitable

places

suitable

Shutter speed

Slow

Fast

Noise

Less

Increased

•In motion image mode [ ] or scene mode (P56), ISO sensitivity is fixed to

[AUTO]. (In [NIGHT SCENERY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode, it is fixed to [ISO100], and in [PANNING], it is fixed to [ISO80].)

•You cannot select [AUTO] in Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE and Manual exposure mode.

•To avoid picture noises, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity, setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures. (P73)

•Refer to P53 for the shutter speed.

Picture Size [PICT.SIZE]

SCN1 SCN2

When you select a smaller picture size (640k480 pixels), you can store more pictures on a card. In addition, it is convenient to attach the picture to an e-mail or post it on a website because the file size is small.

If you select a larger picture size

(2560k1920 pixels), you can print pictures clearly.

2560	2560k1920 pixels
2048	2048k1536 pixels
1600	1600k1200 pixels
1280	1280k960 pixels
640	640k480 pixels
HDTV	1920k1080 pixels

•For details on how to playback pictures recorded using [HDTV] mode on a High-Definition TV (HDTV has a 16:9 aspect), refer to P93.

•Both ends of the pictures recorded using [HDTV] mode may be cut off in printing. Check the picture before printing. (P108)

•In motion image mode [ ], the picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.

•Pictures may appear like a mosaic depending on the subject or the recording condition.

•The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject.

•The number of remaining pictures may not correspond with recorded frames.

•Refer to P16 for the number of recordable pictures.

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Contents Model No.DMC-FZ20GN Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerIf you will not be using the camera for a long time About the LensAbout illustrations of the cursor button About These Operating InstructionsAbout illustrations in these operating instructions Contents Dpof Print Slide ShowAudio DUB TrimmingStandard Accessories Battery Pack CGA-S002ESD Memory Card 16 MB RP-SD016B Lens Cap VYK0W96 Strap VFC4078 Lens Hood VYQ3234Names of the Components 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 1620 21 22 Charge the battery. P11 Insert the battery and the card. P13Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesAttach the battery to the charger Connect the AC cable Charging the Battery with the ChargerDetach the battery About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open itInserting/Removing the Card Access to the card About the CardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Lens Cap StrapAttaching the Lens Hood Temporarily storing the lens hood Setting Date/Time Clock Set Setup menu. P22Select Clock SET from Set date and timePreparation Setup Menu Menu Functions 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MINVolume NO.RESETReset USB ModeLanguage Scene MenuOFF About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Recording mode P30Playback mode P44 Diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dialOut-of-frame display Recording guide lineHistogram Example of histogramTaking Pictures Take a picture Programme AEWhen recording with LCD Monitor Viewfinder AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposureCorrect posture for taking good pictures Position of feetExposure FocusingJitter camera shake Programme shift Example of Programme shift Enlarge and shift the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress To make subjects appear further away use Wide Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear closer use Tele Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash settingTo open the flash To close the flashAvailable flash settings by recording mode Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash modeAUTO¢ ISO80Adjusting flash output Focus on the subject to take the picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSwitch the self-timer setting Properly Exposed Over exposed Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeSwitch the burst mode setting to record pictures Playing Back Pictures Select the pictureSwitch to multi screen Pictures Multi PlaybackSelect the pictures To return to the normal playbackUsing the Playback Zoom Enlarge the pictureShift the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoomDeleting Pictures Select the picture to be deletedDelete the picture Select Multi DeleteDelete the pictures Select ALL DeleteDelete all of the pictures To delete all picturesSet the aperture value and take the picture Using the Mode DialAperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AE Set the shutter speed and take the pictureManual exposure Take the picture Set the aperture value and the shutter speedPress the shutter button halfway Manual Exposure AssistanceRecording pictures advanced Manual exposure Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AEShutter Speed Sec Macro mode Motion image mode Macro modeSelect Motion Rate Focus rangePress the shutter button fully to start the recording Available recording time secondsSCN1 SCN2 Scene mode Night Scenery P58 Night Portrait P59Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Sports modeScenery mode Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Technique for Panning modeFireworks mode Party mode Technique for Party modeSnow mode Taking Pictures with Manual Focus MF assistance appears on the centre of the screenPrefocus One shot AF Conversion P77 Using the REC mode menu Metering Mode P70 White Balance W.BALANCE Auto White BalanceAbout the white balance Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance fine adjustment ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZEISO sensitivity 400 HdtvAudio Recording Audio REC Audio REC Rotate Audio DUB Resize TrimmingMetering Mode Metering ModeContinuous AF CONT.AF OFF AF Assist LampDigital Zoom D.ZOOM Colour Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Optical Image Stabilizer Flip Animation Flip AnimMODE1 MODE2Select Flip Anim Select Image CaptureCapture images for flip animation Select Create Motion ImageDeleting all still images used to create flip animation Select Frame Rate and set the number of framesSelect Create Motion Image and create a flip animation Conversion Lens ConversionRecordable range when using the conversion lens When using the conversion lensSwitch the external flash setting Icon Setting External Flash EXT.FLASHExternal Flash Burst Mode EX.FLASH Burst Settings on the external flashPreset ManualPlaying Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images To pauseUsing the Play mode menu Rotating the Picture RotateSelect the picture to be rotated and set it Select RotateSetting the Picture to be Printed and the Number Select Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelTo cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the dateSelect PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect SETPlaying Back with Slide Show Select Slide SHOW, then select ALL or DpofSet the items of the Slide Show ALLSD Slide Show Select StartBy pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops Select the picture and start audio recording Adding Audio to Recorded Stop audio recordingSelect Audio DUB Resizing the Pictures Resize Select ResizeSelect the picture and set it Select the size and set itSelect Trimming Select YES or no and set itTrimming the Pictures Enlarge or decrease the picture Select YES to format Initializing the Card FormatSelect Format Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen Playing back pictures with AV cable suppliedBefore Connecting with USB Connection Cable USB ModeSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPWhen using Windows 98/98 SE MessageConnecting to a PC About PictBridge PTP setting PC WindowsMacintosh PictBridge PTP WindowsConnecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer PICTURE. P99Single picture Set the print settingsSelect a picture to be printed Dpof picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureSelect Dpof Picture Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance When printing with PictBridgeUsing the MC Protector/ND Filter MCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral DensityUsing the Remote Shutter Focus on the subject and take a pictureScreen Display Recording1000 1.DEC Playback106 Optimal Use of the CameraBattery When you go out, bring charged spare batteriesDispose of an unusable battery ChargerPrinting pictures recorded with Hdtv mode CardFolder Composition To print pictures with endsMode Dial is not in the Proper Position Message DisplayTroubleshooting Conditions Causes When connecting to a Clock setting isReset Internal mechanical Movement when it is Shaken Lens clicksPicture size to Hdtv 1920k1080 pixels areCut out Colours that wereSpecifications Dimensions WeightOperating Temperature Battery Charger Panasonic DE-994AMemo VQT0M54