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Panasonic DMCFZ50K, DMC-FZ50 operating instructions Screen Display, Recording Out-of-frame display

Models: DMC-FZ50 DMCFZ50K

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Panasonic DMCFZ50K, DMC-FZ50 operating instructions Screen Display, Recording Out-of-frame display

DMC-FZ50, DMCFZ50K specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FZ50K, part of the FZ series, is a digital camera that exemplifies the advancements in technology and design for amateur and semi-professional photographers. Released with a unique blend of features, this camera is tailored to meet the needs of those looking for versatility and high-quality imaging in a compact body.

At the heart of the DMC-FZ50K is a 10.1-megapixel sensor that delivers exceptional detail and clarity in images. This sensor is complemented by a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens, which features a 35mm equivalent focal length of 36mm to 432mm. This 12x optical zoom lens allows users to capture stunning landscapes as well as distant subjects with ease, making this camera ideal for a variety of shooting scenarios.

One of the standout features of the DMC-FZ50K is its advanced image stabilization technology, which minimizes blurriness caused by camera shake. This allows for sharp images even when shooting at high zoom levels or in low light conditions. Additionally, the camera offers a fast and responsive autofocus system, ensuring that subjects are accurately captured, whether in motion or at rest.

The camera's ISO range of 80 to 1600 provides users with flexibility in different lighting environments, allowing for great performance in both bright and low-light situations. The DMC-FZ50K also supports RAW image format, giving photographers the ability to fine-tune their images during post-processing, enhancing detail and dynamic range.

A 2.5-inch swivel LCD display allows for easy framing of shots from various angles, while the electronic viewfinder provides an alternative for traditional shooting styles. The camera also features multiple exposure modes, including manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority, giving users creative control over their photography.

Finally, the DMC-FZ50K supports video recording at 30 frames per second, offering a seamless transition between still images and video capture. This versatility makes it a great choice for users who wish to explore both formats without needing to switch devices.

In summary, the Panasonic DMC-FZ50K combines a robust set of features, advanced technologies, and solid build quality, making it a reliable choice for photographers looking for a compact and versatile camera that doesn't compromise on performance.

Contents

Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your Safety FCC Note U.S. only Before Use About the Lens When not using the camera for a long period of timeHumid places About The Mode Dial About the LCD monitor About the front dial and rear dial Preparation Continuously focusing Finely adjustingFocusing in low light conditions Setting color effects for Names Components Standard Accessories MENU/SET Button P27 Card Door P19 24 25 26 27 Insert the battery and the card. P18 Charge the battery. P16 Turn the camera on to take picturesQuick Guide Play back the pictures Recording Out-of-frame display Screen Display Current date and time PlaybackAge P69 P81 Motion picture modeFlip animation P95 Favorites P103 Detach the battery after charging is complete About the BatteryCharging/number of recordable Pictures When the Charge indicator flashes Playback time when using the LCD monitorCharging Charging conditions Check that the camera is turned off Close the flash Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card About the Card Access to the cardSD Memory Card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Attach the lens cap Attaching the Lens Cap/StrapLens Cap supplied Strap supplied Make sure the lens hood is properly attached Attaching the Lens Hood Preparation Taking pictures at a normal angle LCD MonitorTaking pictures at a low angle LCD monitor rotation direction About the Viewfinder Taking pictures with the camera held vertically Changing the clock setting Initial settingPress MENU/SET Press / / / to select the date and time Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu About the Setup Menu Clock SET Refer to P71 for information about setting Travel Date 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN NO.RESETOFF The screen is not enlarged Beep PictBridge PTP Playback mode only P118On the top and bottom of the screen Pictures are displayed vertically on the LCD monitor English English Scene MenuGerman French Taking Pictures Turn the camera on Select program AE modeTake a picture Example of program shift Program shiftTips for taking good pictures Direction detection function Focusing Preventing jitter camera shake Starry SKY P68 When you set to a slow shutter speed P57Party P67 Exposure Taking Pictures in Auto Mode Rotate the zoom ring towards the right Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom ring towards the left Picture size and maximum zoom magnification Press MENU/SETFurther extending the zoom Menu operation Press REV Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewRotate the front dial to the right to enlarge the picture Entering the digital zoom range Press / / / to move the position Playing Back PicturesPress / to select the picture Deleting the recorded picture during Review Quick deletion Select the picture with Deleting PicturesPress Press to select YES and then press MENU/SET To delete a single picture Press Press to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Press / to select the picture Then press to set Selecting the screen to be used Recording mode Diopter adjustment Playback modeHighlight feature Highlight feature OFF Recording Guide Line Brighten the LCD monitor for use outdoors. Power LCDCenter of the screen It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure HistogramExample of histogram Under Exposed Properly Exposed Over Exposed Histogram Press To select a mode Available flash range to take pictures Available flash settings by recording modeISO sensitivity ISO100 Adjusting flash output Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting SecISO800 Wide ISO1600 Press MENU/SET to finish Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press until Exposure appears, compensate the exposure with Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer This mode detects jitter and compensates for it You can also press the burst mode button to select Taking Pictures using Burst ModeWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Taking Close-up Pictures Set the focus switch to AF MacroFocus range Shutter-priority AE Aperture-priority AE Press the shutter button halfway Manual exposureSet the aperture value Set the shutter speed Manual Exposure Assistance Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Slide the focus switch to MFRotate the focus ring to focus on the subject Press / to select MF Assist and then press One shot AF Technique for Manual focusPrefocus Focus lock Press / to select CUST. SET MEM. and then press Press to select the Setup menu iconPress / to select C1, C2 or C3 and then press MENU/SET Press MENU/SET to enter the settings Taking pictures in Custom modeWhen changing the menu settings Press / to select SET1 Press / to select the scene mode Scene Mode Technique for Soft skin mode Technique for Portrait mode Technique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashTechnique for Panning mode Food Technique for Party mode Open the flash. P47 Technique for Fireworks mode Technique for Candle light mode Technique for Starry sky mode Setting the shutter speedAge display setting Taking Pictures Snow Birthday setting Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture Canceling the travel date Finishing setting the home area Setting the home area HomePress / to select World Time and then press Press / to select your home area and then press MENU/SET Setting the travel destination area If you are setting the home area forIcon changes from to after setting the travel destination 3 and then steps and of Setting the home area Home Location candidates for World Time settings Press the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture ModePress / to select the item and then press MENU/SET On the screen Press MENU/SET to close the menu Press / / / to select a picture Displaying MultipleExample of 25 screens To return to normal playback Press / / / to select the date to be played back Displaying pictures by recording datePress / / / to select a picture and then press MENU/SET Calendar is displayed monthly To stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomRotate the front dial towards the left or press MENU/SET To delete a picture during the playback zoom To select a picture Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioWith a motion picture icon Then press to play Back Press MENU/SET Press / to select the menu item Using the REC Mode Menu Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Press Function when recordingMenu item and then press Function to close the menu Balance Auto white balance Setting the white balance manuallySelect White SET 1 or White SET 2 and then press MENU/SET Setting the light sensitivity WB AdjustSensitivity About Intelligent ISO sensitivity control 400 800 1600 Aspect Ratio Setting the aspect ratio of picturesPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Number of pixels When the aspect ratio is When the aspect ratio is 10M8M EZ 5M EZ Audio REC Metering ModeRecording still pictures with audio Deciding the method to measure brightness Setting the focus method AF Mode Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier Continuously focusing on a subjectCONT.AF AF Assist Lamp FOCUS/AE Lock When in manual focus MF When DIREC. EX. COMP. is set to Dial operation When DIREC. EX. COMP. is set to OFFDIREC. EX. Comp Select the front or rear dial Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures Setting color effects for the recorded picturesCOL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Flip Anim Connecting images to create a motion picture filePress / to select Flip ANIM. and then press Select Picture Capture and then press Deleting all still images used to create flip animation Select Frame Rate and then press Conversion Using an optional lensPress / to set to , or Then press MENU/SET Rotate the lens slowly and carefully Rotate the zoom ring to Tele or Wide Recordable range when using a conversion lens EXT.FLASH Settings and then pressPress Stabilizer function may not work sufficiently Setting Press / to select Preset or Manual and then press MENU/SET100 101 Number of pictures recorded in burst modeEX.FLASH Burst Clock SET Slide Show Using the Play mode menuPress / to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Press to select Start 103 Setting your favorite picturesPress to finish Favorite Rotate DISP./ROTATE 104Press / to select the picture and then press To display the picture rotated Setting the picture to print and the number of prints Example When rotating clockwise105 Dpof Print Press / to select the picture 106 Multi setting/To cancel all settings Press To select the picture Then press To set/cancel107 Protect Audio DUB 108Resize Press to stop recording Press / to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET 109Trimming Rotate the front dial to enlarge or decrease the picture Aspect Conv 110Press / to select Then press MENU/ SET Press / to select a picture and then press Press / to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET 111Format Initializing the card 112 Connecting to a PCPress to select PC and then press MENU/SET USB connection cable supplied AC adaptor DMW-AC7 optional Windows 113Macintosh Folder Composition 114 PictBridge PTP setting 115 Printing the PicturesPress to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/SET Press to select Print Start and then pressMENU/SET 116Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing 117 Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advancePress to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SET Press to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET 118 Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Remove the lens cap Attach the MC protector or the ND filter 119 120 Using the Remote ShutterPress the button lightly to press halfway About Lock on the remote shutter 121 122 Message Display No Additional Delete Selections can be Made 123 124 Troubleshooting 125 Flash is activated 2 times 126You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P104 Picture is not played back 127 128 Clock is resetFile numbers are not recorded consecutively File numbers are recorded in ascending order 129 Number of recordable pictures and available recording timeNumber of recordable pictures 130 Available recording time 131 132 Specifications 133 134 135 Digital Camera Accessory System 136 Digital Camera Accessory Order FormFor USA Customers 137 Request for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only138 139 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 140 Customer Services Directory For USA Only 141 Index USB Mode Picture Quality SettingWhite Balance Fine Adjustment 142 Cargue la batería Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolInserte la batería y la tarjeta Encienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes VQT0X92