Panasonic DMC-FZ3GN Technique for Night portrait mode, Technique for Panning mode

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Night portrait mode

This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and the slow shutter speed.

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∫Technique for Night portrait mode

• Open the flash. (P39)

• Since the shutter speed becomes slow (max. about 1 sec.), we recommend using a tripod.

• Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking a picture.

• Take a picture within the available flash range (about 30 cm – 2.3 m) of the subject.

• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide.

•The focus range is 120 cm – 5 m.

•Be sure to close the flash when not in use.

•The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but this is not a malfunction.

•When you take pictures in dark places, noises may become visible.

•Flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction [ ].

•The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

•The setting on the continuous AF is disabled.

Panning mode

When you take a picture following the motion of a subject which moves to a certain direction as a runner or a car, the background will show some motion blur. This special effect is called “panning”. This mode allows you to obtain this effect easier.

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∫Technique for Panning mode

To achieve good pictures in panning mode, pick a horizontal plane – and then pan as you fire shots.

1Move the camera smoothly while

tracking a subject in motion.

2Press the shutter button while moving the camera.

3Keep moving the camera continuously.

•Be careful of the following:

–Use the Viewfinder. (P26)

–Select the subject with quick motion.

–Prefocus to the point where the subject will come. (P72)

–Use this mode with burst mode (P45). Select the best picture from the pictures taken.

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Contents Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyAbout the Lens If you will not be using the camera for Long timeAbout illustrations of the cursor button About These Operating InstructionsContents Slide Show Dpof PrintAudio DUB TrimmingStandard Accessories 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 Names of the Components19 20 Insert the battery and the card. P13 Charge the battery. P11Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesDetach the battery Charging the Battery with the ChargerAttach the battery to the charger Connect the AC cable About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card Slide the card/battery door to open itAbout the Card Access to the cardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap Attaching the Lens Cap/StrapLens Cap Attaching the Lens Hood Temporarily storing the lens hood Select Clock SET from the Setup menu. P22 Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Set date and timePreparation Setup Menu 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN Menu FunctionsNo operational sound Set to select the volume of operational soundSoft operational sound Loud operational soundOFF Scene MenuLanguage Recording mode P30 Simple mode P34Playback mode P46 About the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderAdjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial Diopter adjustmentOut-of-frame display Monitor priorityExample of histogram HistogramTaking Pictures Take a picture Turn the camera on Set the mode dial to programme AE modeProgramme AE AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure When recording with LCD Monitor ViewfinderCorrect posture for taking good Pictures Position of feetJitter camera shake FocusingExposure Recording pictures basic Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSelect the desired item and set the desired value MailAuto Other Settings in Simple modeMODE1 COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Flip Anim PICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC CONT.AFPress Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewEnlarge and shift the picture To make subjects appear closer use Tele Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear further away use Wide Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashTo open the flash To close the flashShutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode Available flash settings by recording modeAUTO¢ ISO80Adjusting flash output Switch the self-timer setting Taking Pictures with the Self-timerFocus on the subject to take the picture Under exposed Compensating the ExposureProperly Exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Switch the burst mode setting to record pictures Taking Pictures using Burst ModeNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Select the picture Playing Back PicturesPictures Multi Playback Switch to multi screenSelect the pictures To return to the normal playbackEnlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomShift the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoomSelect the picture to be deleted Deleting PicturesDelete the picture Select Multi DeleteSelect ALL Delete Delete the picturesDelete all of the pictures To delete all picturesAperture-priority AE Using the Mode DialSet the aperture value and take the picture Set the shutter speed and take the picture Shutter-priority AESet the aperture value and the shutter speed Manual exposure Take the picturePress the shutter button halfway Manual Exposure AssistanceRecording pictures advanced Shutter Speed Sec Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AEManual exposure Macro mode Macro mode Motion image modeSelect Motion Rate Focus rangeAvailable recording time seconds Press the shutter button fully to start the recordingNight Scenery P60 Scene modeNight Portrait P61 Technique for Sports mode Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effectiveTechnique for Night scenery mode Scenery modeTechnique for Panning mode Technique for Night portrait modeFireworks mode Technique for Party mode Party modeSnow mode Metering Mode P70 Using the REC mode menuAuto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCEAbout the white balance fine adjustment Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance ISO sensitivity 400 ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZEHdtv Audio REC Rotate Audio DUB Resize Trimming Quality Quality Audio Recording Audio RECMetering Mode Metering ModeContinuous AF CONT.AF AF Trigger AF Trigger Procedure for recording with prefocus using Focus buttonOFF AF Assist LampDigital Zoom D.ZOOM Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJFlip Animation Flip Anim Optical Image StabilizerMODE2 Select Image Capture Select Flip AnimCapture images for flip animation Select Create Motion ImageSelect Create Motion Image and create a flip animation Select Frame Rate and set the number of framesDeleting all still images used to create Flip animation To pause Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion ImagesRotating the Picture Rotate Using the Play mode menuSelect the picture to be rotated and set it Select RotateSelect Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel Setting the Picture to be Printed and the NumberTo print the date To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settingsCancel Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect SETSelect Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof Playing Back with Slide ShowSet the items of the Slide Show By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops Select StartSD Slide Show Select Audio DUB Adding Audio to Recorded Stop audio recordingSelect the picture and start audio recording Select Resize Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect the picture and set it Select the size and set itTrimming the Pictures Select YES or no and set itSelect Trimming Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set Select the picture to trim and set itEnlarge or decrease the picture Select Format Initializing the Card FormatSelect YES to format Playing back pictures with AV cable supplied Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenUSB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection CableSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPMessage When using Windows 98/98 SEConnecting to a PC PC Windows About PictBridge PTP settingMacintosh PictBridge PTP WindowsPICTURE. P97 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterPICTURE. P96 Select a picture to be printed Set the print settingsSingle picture Select Dpof Picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureDpof picture When printing with PictBridge Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advanceMCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density Using the MC Protector/ND FilterRecording Screen Display1000 Recording in simple modeEnlarge Playback103 When you go out, bring charged spare batteries BatteryDispose of an unusable battery ChargerFolder Composition Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeTo print pictures with ends Export Misc PRIVATE1Message Display Mode Dial is not in the Proper PositionTroubleshooting Clock setting is Conditions Causes When connecting to aReset Internal mechanical Movement when it is Shaken Lens clicks1920k1080 pixels are Picture size to HdtvCut out Colours that wereSpecifications Weight DimensionsOperating 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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