Panasonic DMC-FZ3GN operating instructions Focusing, Jitter camera shake, Exposure

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Recording pictures (basic)

∫Focusing

•The focus range is 30 cm – (Wide), 120 cm – (Tele).

•If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused.

•When the focus indication is blinking, the subject is not focused. Press the shutter button halfway and focus on the subject again.

•If the camera will not focus after a few tries, turn it off and on and try again.

•In the following cases, the camera cannot focus on subjects properly.

–When including both near and distant subjects in a scene.

–When there is dirt or dust on the glass between the lens and the subject.

–When there are illuminated or glittering objects around the subject.

–When taking a picture in a dark place.

–When the subject is moving fast.

–When the scene has low contrast.

–When jitter occurs.

–When recording a very bright subject. We recommend taking pictures using AF/ AE lock (P31) or prefocus (P72). In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P73) may turn on to focus on the subject.

•Even if the focus indication appears and the subject is focused, it is cancelled when you release the shutter button. Press the shutter button halfway again.

∫Jitter (camera shake)

•Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button.

•When jitter could occur, the jitter alert 1 appears.

F2.8 1/8

•When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod. If you cannot use a tripod, be careful of how you hold the camera. (P31)

∫Exposure

•If you press the shutter button halfway when the exposure is not adequate, the indication of the aperture value and the shutter speed turns red. (However, the aperture value and the shutter speed do not turn red when the flash is activated.)

•The brightness of the screen may differ from that of recorded pictures. In particular, when taking pictures in dark places with slow shutter speed, the subject looks dark on the screen, but the actual picture is bright.

•When most of the subjects in the screen are bright (e.g. blue sky on a clear day, snowy field, etc.), the recorded pictures may become dark. In this case, compensate the exposure value on the camera. (P43)

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerIf you will not be using the camera for Long time About the LensAbout These Operating Instructions About illustrations of the cursor buttonContents Dpof Print Slide ShowAudio DUB TrimmingStandard Accessories Names of the Components 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 1619 20 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 it Inserting/Removing the CardAccess to the card About the CardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size Lens Cap Attaching the Lens Cap/StrapPass the string through the hole on the lens cap Attaching the Lens Hood Temporarily storing the lens hood Setting Date/Time Clock Set Select Clock SET from the Setup menu. P22Initial setting Set date and timePreparation Setup Menu Menu Functions 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MINSet to select the volume of operational sound No operational soundSoft operational sound Loud operational soundLanguage Scene MenuOFF Simple mode P34 Recording mode P30Playback mode P46 About the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderDiopter adjustment Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dialOut-of-frame display Monitor priorityHistogram Example of histogramTaking Pictures Programme AE Turn the camera on Set the mode dial to programme AE modeTake a picture When 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 Recording pictures basic Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODESelect the desired item and set the desired value MailMODE1 Other Settings in Simple modeAuto PICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC CONT.AF COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Flip AnimEnlarge 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 secondsNight Portrait P61 Scene modeNight Scenery P60 Technique 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 Using the REC mode menu Metering Mode P70White Balance W.BALANCE Auto White BalanceAbout the white balance Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance fine adjustment Hdtv ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZEISO sensitivity 400 Quality Quality Audio Recording Audio REC Audio REC Rotate Audio DUB Resize TrimmingMetering Mode Metering ModeContinuous AF CONT.AF Procedure for recording with prefocus using Focus button AF Trigger AF TriggerAF Assist Lamp OFFPicture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Digital Zoom D.ZOOMMODE2 Optical Image StabilizerFlip Animation Flip Anim Select 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 Playing 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 SETSet the items of the Slide Show Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof SD 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 the picture to trim and set itShift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set 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 WindowsPICTURE. P96 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterPICTURE. P97 Single 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 Dpof print in advance When printing with PictBridgeUsing the MC Protector/ND Filter MCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral DensityScreen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode 1000Playback Enlarge103 Battery When you go out, bring charged spare batteriesDispose of an unusable battery ChargerPrinting pictures recorded with Hdtv mode Folder CompositionTo print pictures with ends Export Misc PRIVATE1Mode 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-994AVQT0M13

DMC-FZ3GN specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FZ3GN, a compact digital camera introduced by Panasonic, is renowned for its incredible versatility and user-friendly features. A member of the esteemed Lumix series, the FZ3GN embodies the fusion of advanced technology and practical design, making it a valuable tool for both amateur photographers and seasoned enthusiasts.

One of the standout features of the DMC-FZ3GN is its impressively powerful 12x optical zoom lens, providing a focal length equivalent to 37mm to 444mm in 35mm terms. This extensive reach allows users to capture everything from wide-angle landscapes to distant wildlife without the need for multiple lenses. The lens also features a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8, enabling excellent low-light performance and allowing creative control over depth of field.

Equipped with a 5-megapixel CCD sensor, the camera delivers high-resolution images with vibrant colors and sharp details. The sensitivity range of ISO 80 to 800 allows for flexible shooting in various lighting conditions, ensuring that users can achieve clear shots whether they are shooting in bright daylight or dimly lit environments.

The DMC-FZ3GN incorporates Panasonic's advanced image stabilization technology, known as MEGA O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilization). This feature significantly reduces the effects of camera shake, resulting in sharper images even at lower shutter speeds. Additionally, the camera includes a host of manual controls, enabling users to adjust settings such as aperture and shutter speed, catering to the needs of those who wish to explore their creative potential.

Another notable aspect of the FZ3GN is its ergonomic design. The camera is lightweight and compact, making it highly portable and easy to handle. The intuitive button layout simplifies navigation through various menus and settings, ensuring an enjoyable shooting experience.

Furthermore, the DMC-FZ3GN offers several shooting modes, including portrait, landscape, and night scene modes, automatically adjusting settings based on the chosen scenario. This flexibility empowers users to achieve optimal results with minimal effort.

In summary, the Panasonic DMC-FZ3GN stands out for its impressive zoom capabilities, superior image stabilization, and user-friendly design. Its combination of essential features, advanced technologies, and portability makes it an excellent choice for anyone seeking to capture high-quality images in a variety of situations. Whether used for casual photography or more ambitious projects, the FZ3GN remains a reliable companion for creative visual storytelling.
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