Panasonic fz45 manual download

It is convenient to register [REC] Mode menu that is used often. For connection details, refer to P Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Pass the string through the hole on the camera. Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the shoulder strap eyelet. Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper and fasten the shoulder strap. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

Page Preparation The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products. Page 16 Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

Turn the camera on. Page Setting The Menu Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. Switching to other menus e. Press 2. Press [Q. MENU] when recording. Check their settings before using them.

Page 31 Preparation Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings. Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a [REC] Mode menu that is used often.

Page 32 Preparation Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. Page 33 Preparation When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.

You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. Page 39 Preparation Set the language displayed on the screen. Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part A. Manual Exposure Mode P81 The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

Press the shutter button fully push it in further , and take the picture. Recording the motion picture Press the motion picture button to start the recording. Page Scene Detection Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.

When [Happy] is selected, it is possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brilliance for the colour brightness and vividness. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. This is called programme shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE Mode.

To make subjects appear even closer maximum of Screen display ] is displayed. Page Enlarge The Focus Point Display Focus Point Basic Enlarge the focus point display focus point This unit will remember the focus point during the recording, and it can be enlarged with that point as a centre.

Repeat this step. You can therefore concentrate on the subject when taking pictures without being obstructed by information displayed on the screen. Examples of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. Flash setting Shutter speed Sec. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm 0.

Page Compensating The Exposure Advanced Recording pictures [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the towards positive. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.

With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed. Item Adjustment contents This will adjust the colour of the Page Taking Expressive Portraits And Landscape Pictures Advanced Scene Mode Advanced Recording pictures [REC] Mode: Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures Advanced Scene Mode You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events and activities, people in night scenes and flowers in accordance with the surrounding conditions.

The guide lines are displayed. P64 [FOOD] You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Take the picture. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. Page [Panning] Advanced Recording pictures [PANNING] When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner or car, the background becomes a blur and the subject stays focused.

This mode allows you to obtain this effect easier. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight. Audio will be recorded in stereo. It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures. However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality. Select the mode A Mode dial Page Advanced Recording pictures Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.

Select [CUST. Initial setting of the Programme AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. Page Face Settings Advanced Recording pictures Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. Item Description of settings It is possible to register names.

Enter the name. You can also delete the information of the registered person. If you set the departure date and the location of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date which day of the vacation it is is recorded when you take the picture.

You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed.

This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.

This allows the sensitivity to light ISO sensitivity to be set. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 1. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc.

Page [Face Recog. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

Try to lock again. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red. The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug figures A and B. Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Information for Your Safety Standard Accessories Names of the Components Charging the Battery Setting the Menu Selecting the [REC] Mode Compensating the Exposure Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Recording Motion Picture Deleting Pictures PDF format Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

Product numbers correct as of July These may be subject to change. Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. You can purchase the accessories separately. Excluding public holidays. The AC adaptor optional cannot be used by itself.