Advanced (Playback)

[ASPECT CONV.]

Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 picture

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) You can convert pictures taken with a

[] aspect ratio to a [ ] or a [ ] aspect ratio.

1Press 3/4 to select [ ] or

[ ] and then press [MENU/SET].

MENU

SET

The following pictures cannot be converted.

Pictures recorded when the quality is set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG]

Motion pictures

Flip animation

Pictures with audio

Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP]

2 Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press 4.

If you select and set a picture with an

aspect ratio other than [], the message

[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] is displayed on the screen.

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3 Press 2/1 to determine the horizontal position and press the shutter button to set.

Use 3/4 to set the frame position for pictures rotated vertically.

The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears.

4 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET].

MENU

SET

The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. If you convert the aspect ratio of a picture and then overwrite it, you cannot restore it.

A picture with the converted aspect ratio is newly created when you select [NO].

When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite it. Select [NO] and newly create a picture with the converted aspect ratio.

5 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.

After converting the aspect ratio, the picture size may become larger than that of the original picture.

Files that do not conform to the DCF standard cannot be converted.

You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment.

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Panasonic DMCFZ18K 108, Aspect Conv, Press 3/4 to select or Then press MENU/SET, Aspect ratio to a or a aspect ratio

DMCFZ18, DMCFZ18K specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FZ18K and DMC-FZ18 are advanced digital cameras known for their impressive blend of versatility and user-friendly features. Released by Panasonic as part of their Lumix series, these models have become popular among both amateur photographers and enthusiasts looking to capture high-quality images without the complexities of professional-grade DSLRs.

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