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Panasonic DMCFZ50K, DMC-FZ50 operating instructions Ext.Flash, Press, Settings and then press

Models: DMC-FZ50 DMCFZ50K

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•The full range of the zoom can be used when using the close-up lens.

•Digital zoom cannot be used when using a wide conversion lens.

•When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the image may be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures.

•Ensure that [CONVERSION] is set to [OFF] when not using a conversion lens or close up lens.

•When using the conversion lens or close-up lens:

–If you set [CONVERSION] to [OFF], the performance of the conversion lens or close-up lens will not be optimal.

•When using the tele conversion lens: –We recommend using a tripod.

–The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently.

–The focus indication may light due to the jitter even if the subject is not focused.

–The time required for focusing may become longer than usual.

•If you set [CONVERSION] to [ ], [ ] or [ C ], you cannot use the built-in flash or AF assist lamp. (P91)

•Read the operating instructions of the conversion lens for details.

[EXT.FLASH]

Using an optional flash

MENU

Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P82) After attaching the external flash, the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash.

w Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL500/DMW-FL360; optional)

1 Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash.

• Be sure to firmly secure to dedicated flash with the lock ring .

2 Press	[	].
3 Press	/	to switch the flash
settings and then press
[MENU/SET].
	FLASH
	FORCED FLASH ON
	FORCED OFF
				MENU
SELECT		SET	MENU	SET
SELECT		SET

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Contents

Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note U.S. only Before Use When not using the camera for a long period of time About the LensHumid places About The Mode Dial About the LCD monitor About the front dial and rear dialPreparation Setting color effects for Finely adjustingContinuously focusing Focusing in low light conditionsNames Components Standard AccessoriesMENU/SET Button P27 Card Door P19 24 25 26 27Play back the pictures Charge the battery. P16 Turn the camera on to take picturesInsert the battery and the card. P18 Quick GuideRecording Out-of-frame display Screen DisplayPlayback Current date and timeAge P69 Motion picture mode P81Flip animation P95 Favorites P103 About the Battery Detach the battery after charging is completeCharging/number of recordable Pictures Charging conditions Playback time when using the LCD monitorWhen the Charge indicator flashes ChargingCheck that the camera is turned off Close the flash Inserting/Removing the BatteryInserting/Removing the Card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Access to the cardAbout the Card SD Memory CardStrap supplied Attaching the Lens Cap/StrapAttach the lens cap Lens Cap suppliedMake sure the lens hood is properly attached Attaching the Lens HoodPreparation LCD monitor rotation direction LCD MonitorTaking pictures at a normal angle Taking pictures at a low angleAbout the Viewfinder Taking pictures with the camera held verticallyPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Initial settingChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET Press / / / to select the date and timeAbout the Setup Menu Clock SET Refer to P71 for information about setting Travel DateBeep NO.RESET1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN OFF The screen is not enlargedPictures are displayed vertically on the LCD monitor Playback mode only P118PictBridge PTP On the top and bottom of the screenFrench Scene MenuEnglish English GermanTurn the camera on Select program AE mode Taking PicturesTake a picture Program shift Example of program shiftTips for taking good pictures Direction detection function FocusingExposure Starry SKY P68 When you set to a slow shutter speed P57Preventing jitter camera shake Party P67Taking Pictures in Auto Mode Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom ring towards the rightRotate the zoom ring towards the left Menu operation Press MENU/SETPicture size and maximum zoom magnification Further extending the zoomEntering the digital zoom range Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress REV Rotate the front dial to the right to enlarge the pictureDeleting the recorded picture during Review Quick deletion Playing Back PicturesPress / / / to move the position Press / to select the pictureTo delete a single picture Deleting PicturesSelect the picture with Press Press to select YES and then press MENU/SETPress Press to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Press / to select the picture Then press to setSelecting the screen to be used Recording modeHighlight feature OFF Playback modeDiopter adjustment Highlight featureBrighten the LCD monitor for use outdoors. Power LCD Recording Guide LineCenter of the screen Under Exposed Properly Exposed Over Exposed Histogram HistogramIt allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure Example of histogramPress To select a mode ISO100 Available flash settings by recording modeAvailable flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivityISO1600 Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting SecAdjusting flash output ISO800 WidePress MENU/SET to finish Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Compensate the exposure towards positive Compensating the ExposurePress until Exposure appears, compensate the exposure with Under exposedTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer This mode detects jitter and compensates for itTaking Pictures using Burst Mode You can also press the burst mode button to selectWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Set the focus switch to AF Macro Taking Close-up PicturesFocus range Shutter-priority AE Aperture-priority AEManual Exposure Assistance Manual exposurePress the shutter button halfway Set the aperture value Set the shutter speedAperture Value and Shutter Speed Press / to select MF Assist and then press Slide the focus switch to MFTaking Pictures with Manual Focus Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subjectFocus lock Technique for Manual focusOne shot AF PrefocusPress to select the Setup menu icon Press / to select CUST. SET MEM. and then pressPress / to select C1, C2 or C3 and then press MENU/SET Press / to select SET1 Taking pictures in Custom modePress MENU/SET to enter the settings When changing the menu settingsPress / to select the scene mode Scene ModeTechnique for Soft skin mode Technique for Portrait modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Panning mode Food Technique for Party mode Open the flash. P47Technique for Fireworks mode Technique for Candle light modeTaking Pictures Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Age display settingSnow Birthday settingRecording which day of the vacation you take the picture Canceling the travel date Press / to select your home area and then press MENU/SET Setting the home area HomeFinishing setting the home area Press / to select World Time and then press3 and then steps and of Setting the home area Home If you are setting the home area forSetting the travel destination area Icon changes from to after setting the travel destinationLocation candidates for World Time settings On the screen Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording Press / to select the item and then press MENU/SETPress MENU/SET to close the menu To return to normal playback Displaying MultiplePress / / / to select a picture Example of 25 screensCalendar is displayed monthly Displaying pictures by recording datePress / / / to select the date to be played back Press / / / to select a picture and then press MENU/SETTo delete a picture during the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom Rotate the front dial towards the left or press MENU/SETPlaying Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio To select a pictureWith a motion picture icon Then press to play Back Press MENU/SET Press / to select the menu item Using the REC Mode MenuBalance Press Function when recordingAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture Menu item and then press Function to close the menuSetting the white balance manually Auto white balanceSelect White SET 1 or White SET 2 and then press MENU/SET WB Adjust Setting the light sensitivitySensitivity About Intelligent ISO sensitivity control 400 800 1600Number of pixels Setting the aspect ratio of picturesAspect Ratio PICT.SIZE/QUALITY5M EZ When the aspect ratio is 10MWhen the aspect ratio is 8M EZDeciding the method to measure brightness Metering ModeAudio REC Recording still pictures with audioSetting the focus method AF ModeAF Assist Lamp Continuously focusing on a subjectFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier CONT.AFFOCUS/AE Lock When in manual focus MFSelect the front or rear dial Dial operation When DIREC. EX. COMP. is set to OFFWhen DIREC. EX. COMP. is set to DIREC. EX. CompPICT.ADJ Setting color effects for the recorded picturesAdjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures COL.EFFECTSelect Picture Capture and then press Connecting images to create a motion picture fileFlip Anim Press / to select Flip ANIM. and then pressDeleting all still images used to create flip animation Select Frame Rate and then pressRotate the lens slowly and carefully Using an optional lensConversion Press / to set to , or Then press MENU/SETRotate the zoom ring to Tele or Wide Recordable range when using a conversion lensStabilizer function may not work sufficiently Settings and then pressEXT.FLASH PressPress / to select Preset or Manual and then press MENU/SET Setting100 Clock SET Number of pictures recorded in burst mode101 EX.FLASH BurstPress to select Start Using the Play mode menuSlide Show Press / to select ALL or and then press MENU/SETFavorite Setting your favorite pictures103 Press to finishTo display the picture rotated 104Rotate DISP./ROTATE Press / to select the picture and then pressDpof Print Example When rotating clockwiseSetting the picture to print and the number of prints 105Press / to select the picture 106Protect Press To select the picture Then press To set/cancelMulti setting/To cancel all settings 107Press to stop recording 108Audio DUB ResizeRotate the front dial to enlarge or decrease the picture 109Press / to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET TrimmingPress / to select a picture and then press 110Aspect Conv Press / to select Then press MENU/ SETInitializing the card 111Press / to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET FormatUSB connection cable supplied AC adaptor DMW-AC7 optional Connecting to a PC112 Press to select PC and then press MENU/SETFolder Composition 113Windows Macintosh114 PictBridge PTP settingPrinting the Pictures 115Press to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/SET 116 Press to select Print Start and then pressMENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advance117 Press to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SETPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied118 Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onRemove the lens cap Attach the MC protector or the ND filter 119About Lock on the remote shutter Using the Remote Shutter120 Press the button lightly to press halfway121 122 Message DisplayNo Additional Delete Selections can be Made 123124 Troubleshooting125 Picture is not played back 126Flash is activated 2 times You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P104127 File numbers are recorded in ascending order Clock is reset128 File numbers are not recorded consecutivelyNumber of recordable pictures and available recording time 129Number of recordable pictures 130 Available recording time 131132 Specifications133 134 135 Digital Camera Accessory SystemDigital Camera Accessory Order Form 136For USA Customers 137 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage138 139 Carry-In or Mail-In Service140 Customer Services Directory For USA Only141 Index142 Picture Quality SettingUSB Mode White Balance Fine AdjustmentEncienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolCargue la batería Inserte la batería y la tarjetaVQT0X92