Using the MC Protector/ND Filter

Others

The MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens.

The ND filter (DMW-LND55; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the colour balance.

1 Remove the lens cap.

3 Attach the MC protector 1 or the ND filter 2.

2 Attach the lens hood adaptor.

(P18)

•The lens cap supplied with the camera cannot be attached to the MC protector or the ND filter.

•You cannot attach the MC protector and the ND filter at the same time.

•When taking pictures with the flash using the MC protector or ND filter, vignetting effect may occur.

•If the MC protector/ND filter are dropped, they may be destroyed. Be careful not to drop them when attaching them to the camera.

•MCu“Multi-coated” NDu“Neutral Density”

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Panasonic DMC-FZ3GN operating instructions Using the MC Protector/ND Filter, MCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density

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 Dear Customer Information for Your Safety About the Lens If you will not be using the camera for Long time About illustrations of the cursor button About These Operating Instructions Contents Trimming Dpof PrintSlide Show Audio DUB Standard Accessories 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 Names of the Components 19 20 Turn the camera on to take pictures Charge the battery. P11Insert the battery and the card. P13 Quick Guide Charging the Battery with the Charger Detach the batteryAttach 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 it SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optional Access to the cardAbout the Card About handling a card Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Pass the string through the hole on the lens capLens Cap Attaching the Lens Hood Temporarily storing the lens hood Set date and time Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect Clock SET from the Setup menu. P22 Initial setting Preparation Setup Menu 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN Menu Functions Loud operational sound Set to select the volume of operational soundNo operational sound Soft operational sound Scene Menu OFFLanguage About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Simple mode P34Recording mode P30 Playback mode P46 Monitor priority Diopter adjustmentAdjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial Out-of-frame display Example of histogram Histogram Taking Pictures Turn the camera on Set the mode dial to programme AE mode Take a pictureProgramme AE Position of feet When recording with LCD Monitor ViewfinderAF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Correct posture for taking good Pictures Focusing Jitter camera shakeExposure Recording pictures basic Mail Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSettings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Select the desired item and set the desired value Other Settings in Simple mode AutoMODE1 COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Flip Anim PICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC CONT.AF Checking the Recorded Picture Review PressEnlarge and shift the picture Using the Optical Zoom To make subjects appear closer use TeleTo make subjects appear further away use Wide To close the flash Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting To open the flash ISO80 Available flash settings by recording modeShutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode AUTO¢ Adjusting flash output Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Switch the self-timer settingFocus on the subject to take the picture Compensating the Exposure Under exposedProperly Exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Switch the burst mode setting to record picturesNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Select the picture Playing Back Pictures To return to the normal playback Switch to multi screenPictures Multi Playback Select the pictures To delete a picture during the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomEnlarge the picture Shift the picture Select Multi Delete Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Delete the picture To delete all pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete Delete all of the pictures Using the Mode Dial Aperture-priority AESet the aperture value and take the picture Set the shutter speed and take the picture Shutter-priority AE Manual Exposure Assistance Manual exposure Take the pictureSet the aperture value and the shutter speed Press the shutter button halfway Recording pictures advanced Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Shutter Speed SecManual exposure Focus range Macro mode Motion image modeMacro mode Select Motion Rate Available recording time seconds Press the shutter button fully to start the recording Scene mode Night Scenery P60Night Portrait P61 Technique for Sports mode Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Night scenery mode Scenery mode Technique for Panning mode Technique for Night portrait mode Fireworks mode Technique for Party mode Party mode Snow mode Metering Mode P70 Using the REC mode menu Auto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCE Setting the White Balance manually White set About the white balance fine adjustmentAbout the white balance ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZE ISO sensitivity 400Hdtv Audio REC Rotate Audio DUB Resize Trimming Quality Quality Audio Recording Audio REC Metering Mode Metering Mode Continuous AF CONT.AF AF Trigger AF Trigger Procedure for recording with prefocus using Focus button OFF AF Assist Lamp Digital Zoom D.ZOOM Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Optical Image Stabilizer Flip Animation Flip AnimMODE2 Select Create Motion Image Select Flip AnimSelect Image Capture Capture images for flip animation Select Frame Rate and set the number of frames Select Create Motion Image and create a flip animationDeleting all still images used to create Flip animation To pause Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images Select Rotate Using the Play mode menuRotating the Picture Rotate Select the picture to be rotated and set it Select Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number To print the date To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings SET Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelCancel Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Playing Back with Slide Show Select Slide SHOW, then select ALL or DpofSet the items of the Slide Show Select Start By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stopsSD Slide Show Adding Audio to Recorded Stop audio recording Select Audio DUBSelect the picture and start audio recording Select the size and set it Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect Resize Select the picture and set it Select YES or no and set it Trimming the PicturesSelect Trimming Select the picture to trim and set it Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to setEnlarge or decrease the picture Initializing the Card Format Select FormatSelect YES to format Playing back pictures with AV cable supplied Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen Select PC or PictBridge PTP Before Connecting with USB Connection CableUSB Mode Select USB Mode Message When using Windows 98/98 SE Connecting to a PC PictBridge PTP Windows About PictBridge PTP settingPC Windows Macintosh Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer PICTURE. P97PICTURE. P96 Set the print settings Select a picture to be printedSingle picture Select Print Start and then print out the picture Select Dpof PictureDpof picture When printing with PictBridge Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advance MCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density Using the MC Protector/ND Filter Recording Screen Display 1000 Recording in simple mode Enlarge Playback 103 Charger BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries Dispose of an unusable battery Export Misc PRIVATE1 Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeFolder Composition To print pictures with ends Message Display Mode Dial is not in the Proper Position Troubleshooting Internal mechanical Movement when it is Shaken Lens clicks Conditions Causes When connecting to aClock setting is Reset Colours that were Picture size to Hdtv1920k1080 pixels are Cut out Specifications Battery Charger Panasonic DE-994A DimensionsWeight Operating Temperature VQT0M13

Panasonic DMC-FZ3GN Using the MC Protector/ND Filter, MCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density

Models: DMC-FZ3GN