Panasonic DMC-FZ3GN instruction

Preparation

Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size

Picture size																		2016k1512															1600k1200																				1280k960
	Quality
	Quality
16			MB								1								9					17			2								14				28						3									22						41
32			MB								3								19					37			4								31				59						7									47						86
64			MB								6								39					75			10								63				121						15									96						176
128			MB								12								79					153			20								128				244						31									195						356
256			MB								25								157					306			40								255				487						62									390						709
512			MB								51								317					616			81								515				982						126									785						1429
	1 GB										98								610					1185			157								991				1889						243									1511						2748

Picture size																		640k480										1920k1080 (HDTV)
	Quality
	Quality
16			MB								13								69					113			2								13				25
32			MB								28								145					236			4								28				54
64			MB								58								298					484			9								58				110
128			MB								118								602					979			18								118				223
256			MB								236								1200					1950			37								236				445
512			MB								476								2418					3929			75								476				898
	1 GB										916								4650					7557			145								916				1727

•The numbers are approximations. (If you mix TIFF, Fine and Standard quality, the number of recordable pictures changes.)

•The number of recordable pictures may vary depending on subjects.

•The remaining number of recordable pictures displayed on the screen is an approximation.

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Panasonic DMC-FZ3GN operating instructions Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size

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.

Contents

Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear Customer If you will not be using the camera for Long time About the Lens About These Operating Instructions About illustrations of the cursor button Contents Dpof Print Slide ShowAudio DUB Trimming Standard Accessories Names of the Components 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 19 20 Charge the battery. P11 Insert the battery and the card. P13Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take pictures Detach the battery Charging the Battery with the ChargerAttach the battery to the charger Connect the AC cable About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting/Removing the Card Access to the card About the CardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optional Approximate 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 Setting Date/Time Clock Set Select Clock SET from the Setup menu. P22Initial setting Set date and time Preparation Setup Menu Menu Functions 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN Set to select the volume of operational sound No operational soundSoft operational sound Loud operational sound OFF Scene MenuLanguage Simple mode P34 Recording mode P30Playback mode P46 About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dialOut-of-frame display Monitor priority Histogram Example of histogram Taking Pictures Take a picture Turn the camera on Set the mode dial to programme AE modeProgramme AE When recording with LCD Monitor Viewfinder AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposureCorrect posture for taking good Pictures Position of feet Jitter camera shake FocusingExposure Recording pictures basic Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODESelect the desired item and set the desired value Mail Auto Other Settings in Simple modeMODE1 PICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC CONT.AF COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Flip Anim Press 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 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash settingTo open the flash To close the flash Available flash settings by recording mode Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash modeAUTO¢ ISO80 Adjusting 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 Playing Back Pictures Select the picture Switch to multi screen Pictures Multi PlaybackSelect the pictures To return to the normal playback Using the Playback Zoom Enlarge the pictureShift the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoom Deleting Pictures Select the picture to be deletedDelete the picture Select Multi Delete Delete the pictures Select ALL DeleteDelete all of the pictures To delete all pictures Aperture-priority AE Using the Mode DialSet the aperture value and take the picture Shutter-priority AE Set the shutter speed and take the picture Manual exposure Take the picture Set the aperture value and the shutter speedPress the shutter button halfway Manual Exposure Assistance Recording pictures advanced Shutter Speed Sec Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AEManual exposure Macro mode Motion image mode Macro modeSelect Motion Rate Focus range Press the shutter button fully to start the recording Available recording time seconds Night Scenery P60 Scene modeNight Portrait P61 Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Sports mode Scenery mode Technique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Technique for Panning mode Fireworks mode Party mode Technique for Party mode Snow mode Using the REC mode menu Metering Mode P70 White Balance W.BALANCE Auto White Balance About 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 Quality Quality Audio Recording Audio REC Audio REC Rotate Audio DUB Resize Trimming Metering Mode Metering Mode Continuous AF CONT.AF Procedure for recording with prefocus using Focus button AF Trigger AF Trigger AF Assist Lamp OFF Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Digital Zoom D.ZOOM Flip Animation Flip Anim Optical Image StabilizerMODE2 Select Flip Anim Select Image CaptureCapture images for flip animation Select Create Motion Image Select 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 Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images To pause Using the Play mode menu Rotating the Picture RotateSelect the picture to be rotated and set it Select Rotate Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number Select Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the date Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect SET Select 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 Resizing the Pictures Resize Select ResizeSelect the picture and set it Select the size and set it Trimming 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 a TV Screen Playing back pictures with AV cable supplied Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable USB ModeSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTP When using Windows 98/98 SE Message Connecting to a PC About PictBridge PTP setting PC WindowsMacintosh PictBridge PTP Windows PICTURE. 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 Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advance When printing with PictBridge Using the MC Protector/ND Filter MCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density Screen Display Recording Recording in simple mode 1000 Playback Enlarge 103 Battery When you go out, bring charged spare batteriesDispose of an unusable battery Charger Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv mode Folder CompositionTo print pictures with ends Export Misc PRIVATE1 Mode Dial is not in the Proper Position Message Display Troubleshooting Conditions Causes When connecting to a Clock setting isReset Internal mechanical Movement when it is Shaken Lens clicks Picture size to Hdtv 1920k1080 pixels areCut out Colours that were Specifications Dimensions WeightOperating Temperature Battery Charger Panasonic DE-994A VQT0M13