Resizing the Pictures Resize, Select Resize

Playback (advanced)

Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE]

This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website.

–Pictures recorded after setting the quality to [TIFF]

–Motion images

–Flip animation

–Pictures with audio

–Rotated pictures (You can resize them if you rotate them back to their original position.)

1 Select [RESIZE].

PLAY 2/2

RESIZE

TRIMMING

FORMAT

SELECT EXIT MENU

2 Select the picture and set it.

RESIZE	2016
	100_0001
	1/19
SELECT
SET	EXIT	MENU

•The following pictures cannot be resized.

–Pictures equal to or smaller than 640k480 pixels

–Pictures recorded after setting the picture size to [HDTV]

3 Select the size and set it.

RESIZE	2016
	100_0001
2016	1/19
1600
SELECT
RESIZE	EXIT MENU

•Sizes smaller than the recorded picture are displayed.

•[1600]: 1600k1200 pixels

•[1280]: 1280k960 pixels

•[640]: 640k480 pixels

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Panasonic DMC-FZ3GN Resizing the Pictures Resize, Select Resize, Select the picture and set it, Select the size and set it

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 Audio DUB Dpof PrintSlide Show Trimming Standard Accessories Names of the Components 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 19 20 Quick Guide Charge the battery. P11Insert the battery and the card. P13 Turn the camera on to take pictures Attach 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 Card About handling a card Access to the cardAbout the Card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optional Approximate 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 Initial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect Clock SET from the Setup menu. P22 Set date and time Preparation Setup Menu Menu Functions 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN Soft operational sound Set to select the volume of operational soundNo operational sound Loud operational sound Language Scene MenuOFF Playback mode P46 Simple mode P34Recording mode P30 About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Out-of-frame display Diopter adjustmentAdjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial Monitor priority Histogram Example of histogram Taking Pictures Programme AE Turn the camera on Set the mode dial to programme AE modeTake a picture Correct posture for taking good Pictures When recording with LCD Monitor ViewfinderAF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Position of feet Exposure FocusingJitter camera shake Recording pictures basic Select the desired item and set the desired value Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSettings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Mail MODE1 Other Settings in Simple modeAuto PICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC CONT.AF COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Flip Anim 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 To open the flash Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting To close the flash AUTO¢ Available flash settings by recording modeShutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode ISO80 Adjusting 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 picture Select the pictures Switch to multi screenPictures Multi Playback To return to the normal playback Shift the picture Using the Playback ZoomEnlarge the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoom Delete the picture Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Select Multi Delete Delete all of the pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete To delete all pictures Set the aperture value and take the picture Using the Mode DialAperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AE Set the shutter speed and take the picture Press the shutter button halfway Manual exposure Take the pictureSet the aperture value and the shutter speed Manual Exposure Assistance Recording pictures advanced Manual exposure Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AEShutter Speed Sec Select Motion Rate Macro mode Motion image modeMacro mode Focus range Press the shutter button fully to start the recording Available recording time seconds Night Portrait P61 Scene modeNight Scenery P60 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 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 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 MODE2 Optical Image StabilizerFlip Animation Flip Anim Capture images for flip animation Select Flip AnimSelect Image Capture Select Create Motion Image Deleting 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 pause Select the picture to be rotated and set it Using the Play mode menuRotating the Picture Rotate 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 Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelCancel SET Set 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 Select the picture and set it Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect Resize Select the size and set it Select 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 supplied Select USB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection CableUSB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTP When using Windows 98/98 SE Message Connecting to a PC Macintosh About PictBridge PTP settingPC Windows PictBridge PTP Windows PICTURE. 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 PictBridge Using the MC Protector/ND Filter MCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density Screen Display Recording Recording in simple mode 1000 Playback Enlarge 103 Dispose of an unusable battery BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries Charger To print pictures with ends Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeFolder Composition Export Misc PRIVATE1 Mode Dial is not in the Proper Position Message Display Troubleshooting Reset Conditions Causes When connecting to aClock setting is Internal mechanical Movement when it is Shaken Lens clicks Cut out Picture size to Hdtv1920k1080 pixels are Colours that were Specifications Operating Temperature DimensionsWeight Battery Charger Panasonic DE-994A VQT0M13