Panasonic DMC-FZ30GN User Manual

Before connecting, operating oradjusting this product, please readthe instructions completely.VQT0S12Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC

Preparation10VQT0S1218 Zoom ring (P32)19 Focus ring (P45)20 Shutter Button (P36)21 Strap Eyelet (P16) 22 Microphone (P67, 84)23 Hot Shoe (P94)24 Mode

Playback (advanced)100VQT0S12[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P98 for how to select the menu.)You can add a mark [ ] (favourites icon) to your favourites im

Playback (advanced)101VQT0S12[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P98 for how to select the menu.)This mode allows you to display pictures recorded by holding t

Playback (advanced)102VQT0S12[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P98 for how to select the menu.)You can rotate the recorded pictures in steps of 90° and displ

Playback (advanced)103VQT0S12[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P98 for how to select the menu.)DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the

Playback (advanced)104VQT0S12∫ To cancel all settingsSelect [YES] to cancel all settings.∫ To print the dateYou can set/cancel the printing with the r

Playback (advanced)105VQT0S12[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P98 for how to select the menu.)You can set the protection for the pictures which you do not w

Playback (advanced)106VQT0S12[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P98 for how to select the menu.)You can record the audio after taking a picture (max. 10 secon

Playback (advanced)107VQT0S12[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P98 for how to select the menu.)This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of

Playback (advanced)108VQT0S12[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P98 for how to select the menu.)3 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.• When you select [YES], the

Playback (advanced)109VQT0S122 Enlarge or decrease the picture.3 Shift the picture and press the shutter button to set.4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set

Preparation11VQT0S12Charging the Battery with the ChargerWhen the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use.1 Attac

Playback (advanced)110VQT0S12[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P98 for how to select the menu.)Images taken using [ ] aspect can be converted to [ ] or [ ] f

Playback (advanced)111VQT0S12[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P98 for how to select the menu.)• The following pictures cannot be converted.– Pictures with a

Playback (advanced)112VQT0S12[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P98 for how to select the menu.)• [CLEAN UP] is a function to recover the speed of writing int

Playback (advanced)113VQT0S12Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied)• Turn the camera and the TV off.1 Co

Connecting to a PC or Printer114VQT0S12Connecting to a PC or PrinterBefore Connecting to the PC or the Printer[ : USB MODE]Select the USB communicatio

Connecting to a PC or Printer115VQT0S12Connecting to a PCYou can load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and PC.The so

Connecting to a PC or Printer116VQT0S12∫ Folder CompositionThe folder structure of the card or MultiMediaCard is displayed as the illustration below.1

Connecting to a PC or Printer117VQT0S12• If the remaining battery power is exhausted during communication, the recorded data may be damaged. When you

Connecting to a PC or Printer118VQT0S12Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterBy connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridg

Connecting to a PC or Printer119VQT0S12∫ Single picture1 Select a picture to be printed.• A message disappears in about 2 seconds.2 Set the print sett

Preparation12VQT0S12About the Battery (Charging/number of recordable pictures)∫ Battery indicationThe remaining battery power appears on the screen. •

Connecting to a PC or Printer120VQT0S12• [PAGE LAYOUT](Possible layouts on the camera)3 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture.• Press th

Connecting to a PC or Printer121VQT0S12∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen the printer supports the date printing by DPOF s

Others122VQT0S12OthersUsing the Remote ShutterThe remote shutter (DMW-RS1; optional) works similar to the shutter button on the camera. You can avoid

Others123VQT0S12Using the MC Protector/ND FilterThe MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor t

Others124VQT0S12Screen Display∫ In recording1 Recording mode2 Flash mode (P48)3 Burst (P56): Audio recording (P67, 84)4 Conversion lens (P92)5 Continu

Others125VQT0S12∫ In playback1 Playback mode2 Number of DPOF prints (P103)3 Protected picture (P105)4 Picture with audio/Motion pictures (P97)5 Pictur

Others126VQT0S12Cautions for UseIn the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the

Others127VQT0S12∫ BatteryThe battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that tak

Others128VQT0S12Message DisplayConfirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.Major messages are described belo

Others129VQT0S12[READ ERRORPLEASE CHECK THE CARD]Data reading error.Be sure that the card is inserted securely and then play it back again.[WRITE ERRO

Preparation13VQT0S12Inserting/Removing the Battery• Check that the camera is turned off.• Close the flash.1 Slide the release lever in the direction o

Others130VQT0S12TroubleshootingIf you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved.Carry out the [RESET]

Others131VQT0S12∫ LCD monitor1: The brightness of the screen becomes dark or bright for a moment.• This phenomenon appears when pressing the shutter b

Others132VQT0S123: The picture played back looks rough. Noise appears on the picture.• Is the ISO sensitivity is high or is the shutter speed slow?– D

Others133VQT0S123: A certain part of the picture blinks.• This appears due to the highlight display function which shows white saturated areas. (P28)4

Others134VQT0S12SpecificationsDigital Camera: Information for your safety Camera Effective pixels: 8,000,000 pixelsImage sensor: 1/1.8q CCD, total pix

Others135VQT0S12Approx. 30 cm to 7.0 m (Wide)AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forc

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Preparation14VQT0S12Inserting/Removing the Card• Check that the camera is turned off.• Close the flash.1 Slide the card door to open it.• The card and

Preparation15VQT0S12About the Card∫ Access to the cardWhen pictures are being recorded onto the card, the card access indication A lights red.When the

Preparation16VQT0S12Removing the Lens Cap/Attaching the Strap∫ Remove the lens cap1 Pinch the lens cap and remove it.• When you turn the camera off, c

Preparation17VQT0S12Attaching/Removing the Lens HoodIn bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting.The lens hood

Preparation18VQT0S122 Attach the lens cap.• Ensure that the lens cap is firmly attached.• When temporarily storing the lens hood, ensure that it is fi

Preparation19VQT0S12Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)∫ Initial settingThe clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the fo

Before Use2VQT0S12Before UseDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please rea

Preparation20VQT0S12About the Setup Menu• Set the items if necessary. (Refer to P21 to 23 for each menu item.)1 Turn the camera on.• The menu items de

Preparation21VQT0S12[SETUP] menu (Refer to P20 for the setting method.)[MONITOR/VIEWFINDER]Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures app

Preparation22VQT0S12[SETUP] menu (Refer to P20 for the setting method.)[POWER SAVE][1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:The power save mode is activated (

Preparation23VQT0S12[SETUP] menu (Refer to P20 for the setting method.)[RESET]The settings on the [REC] or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the initial s

Preparation24VQT0S12About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder1 Switching the LCD monitor/ViewfinderPress the [EVF/LCD] button to switch the monitor screen. (Wh

Preparation25VQT0S12In playback mode (P58)H Normal displayI Display with recorded information and histogramJ No display¢4 Displayed when you set birth

Preparation26VQT0S12∫ Taking pictures at a low angleOpen the LCD monitor with one of the LCD monitor open knobs, pull the LCD monitor fully open (appr

Preparation27VQT0S12∫ Tips for taking good picturesTo take pictures without blurring:• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at

Preparation28VQT0S12∫ Out-of-frame displayThe recording information is displayed out of the recording screen, therefore, you can take pictures without

Preparation29VQT0S12∫ Histogram• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels a

Before Use3VQT0S12-If you see this symbol-∫ Care for the camera• Do not shake or cause impact to the camera. The camera may not be operated normally o

Preparation30VQT0S12Approximate number of recordable pictures and the sizeAspect RatioPicture size (8M):(3264k2448 pixels) (5M EZ):(2560k1920 pixels)

Preparation31VQT0S12• The aspect ratio is the horizontal to vertical ratio of a picture. Refer to P81 for the aspect ratio.• If you set the quality to

Preparation32VQT0S12About the zoomYou can make people and subjects appear closer with the 12 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wid

Preparation33VQT0S12In the [REC] menu (P78), setting [D.ZOOM] to [2k] or [4k] allows you to magnify a subject up to a maximum of 48 times. (Except whe

Preparation34VQT0S12∫ Picture size and maximum zoom magnification(±: Available, —: Not available)∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism• When you set the pict

Recording pictures (basic)35VQT0S12Recording pictures (basic)The Mode DialThis camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds of scenes.Select

Recording pictures (basic)36VQT0S12Taking Pictures∫ Programme AEThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to th

Recording pictures (basic)37VQT0S12∫ When you want to take a subject out of the AF area (AF/AE Lock)When recording a picture of people with a composit

Recording pictures (basic)38VQT0S12∫ Jitter (camera shake)• Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button, especially when fully zoomed int

Recording pictures (basic)39VQT0S12∫ Example of Programme shift(A): Aperture value(B): Shutter speed1 Programme shift amount2 Programme shift line cha

Before Use4VQT0S12∫ About the Lens• Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong light sources. It may cause not only a malfunction of the camera but i

Recording pictures (basic)40VQT0S12• The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.• The subject can be focussed again by pressin

Recording pictures (basic)41VQT0S12Taking Pictures in Auto ModeThe settings for those functions which are easy to make mistakes with are fixed at the

Recording pictures (basic)42VQT0S12∫ The Backlight CompensationBacklight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. The subjects such

Recording pictures (basic)43VQT0S12Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)1 Press 4 [REV].• The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.• Pr

Recording pictures (basic)44VQT0S12Taking Close-up Pictures [AF MACRO]This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking

Recording pictures (basic)45VQT0S12Taking Pictures with Manual FocusUse this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the

Recording pictures (basic)46VQT0S12∫ MF ASSISTWhen you rotate the focus ring while setting [MF ASSIST] to [MF1] or [MF2], the MF assistance is activat

Recording pictures (basic)47VQT0S12∫ PrefocusThis is a technique to focus on the point to take pictures in advance when it is difficult to focus on th

Recording pictures (basic)48VQT0S12Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashWhen you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash acco

Recording pictures (basic)49VQT0S12∫ Available flash settings by recording modeThe available flash settings depend on the recording mode.(±: Available

Before Use5VQT0S12About These Operating Instructions∫ About indications in these operating instructionsModes indicated here allow you to use the funct

Recording pictures (basic)50VQT0S12∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting• Refer to P66 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual ex

Recording pictures (basic)51VQT0S12• Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity.• Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the f

Recording pictures (basic)52VQT0S12Taking Pictures with the Self-timer1 Select the self-timer mode.: Self-timer set to 10 seconds;: Self-timer set to

Recording pictures (basic)53VQT0S12Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of br

Recording pictures (basic)54VQT0S12Taking Pictures using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter

Recording pictures (basic)55VQT0S12Optical Image StabilizerThis mode recognises and compensates jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by jitter espec

Recording pictures (basic)56VQT0S12Taking Pictures using Burst Mode1 Select the burst mode.: High speed;: Low speed;:Unlimited¢1;No display: cancelled

Recording pictures (basic)57VQT0S12• The ways to control the exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting. When the burst s

Playback (basic)58VQT0S12Playback (basic)Playing Back Pictures1 Select the picture.• 2/ : Play back the previous picture.• 1/ : Play back the next pic

Playback (basic)59VQT0S12Multi Playback (9 screens, 16 screens, and 25 screens)1 Rotate the front dial to the left to display multiple pictures.(Scree

6VQT0S12ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety... 2About These Operating Instructions ... 5PreparationStandard Access

Playback (basic)60VQT0S12Using the Playback Zoom1 Rotate the front dial towards the right to enlarge the picture.• When you rotate the front dial towa

Playback (basic)61VQT0S12Deleting Pictures∫ To delete a single picture1 Select the picture to be deleted.• 2: Play back the previous picture.• 1: Play

Playback (basic)62VQT0S122 Select the pictures to be deleted.(Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE])• Repeat the above procedure.• The selected pictures

Recording pictures (advanced)63VQT0S12Recording pictures (advanced)Using the Mode DialWhen you want the background to be in sharp focus, set the apert

Recording pictures (advanced)64VQT0S12• Refer to P66 for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed.• The brightness of the scree

Recording pictures (advanced)65VQT0S123 Take the picture.∫ Manual Exposure Assistance• The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommen

Recording pictures (advanced)66VQT0S12∫ Aperture Value and Shutter SpeedAperture-priority AEShutter-priority AEManual exposure• The aperture values in

Recording pictures (advanced)67VQT0S12This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.1 Select [PICT.MODE].• Close the menu by pressing the

Recording pictures (advanced)68VQT0S12∫ Available recording time (seconds)• The recordable time is an approximation.(It varies depending on the record

Recording pictures (advanced)69VQT0S12Press the [MENU] button to display the [SCENE MODE] menu. When [AUTO] is setting for [SCENE MENU] (P23) on the [

7VQT0S12• Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] ... 84• Metering Mode [METERING MODE]... 84• AF Mode [AF MODE]...

Recording pictures (advanced)70VQT0S12[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P69 for information about how to select the menu.)Select this mode when you want to

Recording pictures (advanced)71VQT0S12[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P69 for information about how to select the menu.)Select this mode when you want to

Recording pictures (advanced)72VQT0S12[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P69 for information about how to select the menu.)This mode allows you to take a pic

Recording pictures (advanced)73VQT0S12[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P69 for information about how to select the menu.)Birthday setting1 Select [BIRTHDAY

Recording pictures (advanced)74VQT0S12[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P69 for information about how to select the menu.)Use this mode when you want to tak

Recording pictures (advanced)75VQT0S12[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P69 for information about how to select the menu.)This mode allows you to take beaut

Recording pictures (advanced)76VQT0S12[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P69 for information about how to select the menu.)This mode allows you to take beaut

Recording pictures (advanced)77VQT0S12[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P69 for information about how to select the menu.)When you take a picture following

Recording Menu Settings78VQT0S12Recording Menu SettingsUsing the [REC] mode menuSetting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create

Recording Menu Settings79VQT0S12[REC] mode menu (Refer to P78 for the setting method.)This function allows you to reproduce a white colour closer to t

Preparation8VQT0S12PreparationStandard AccessoriesBefore using your camera, check the contents.1 SD Memory Card (32 MB)(In the text, it is called the

Recording Menu Settings80VQT0S12∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set )Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually.1 Set t

Recording Menu Settings81VQT0S12[REC] mode menu (Refer to P78 for the setting method.)ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. I

Recording Menu Settings82VQT0S12[REC] mode menu (Refer to P78 for the setting method.)When you select a larger picture size [ ] (8M), you can print pi

Recording Menu Settings83VQT0S12[REC] mode menu (Refer to P78 for the setting method.)You can select 4 types of quality (compression level) according

Recording Menu Settings84VQT0S12[REC] mode menu (Refer to P78 for the setting method.)You can take a picture with audio.• When you set [AUDIO REC.] to

Recording Menu Settings85VQT0S12[REC] mode menu (Refer to P78 for the setting method.)∫ High speed AF (H) mode• When you select 3-area-focusing (High

Recording Menu Settings86VQT0S12∫ Selecting the AF areaWhen selecting 1-area-focusing or 1-area-focusing (High speed), the AF area can be selected as

Recording Menu Settings87VQT0S12[REC] mode menu (Refer to P78 for the setting method.)This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by always

Recording Menu Settings88VQT0S12[REC] mode menu (Refer to P78 for the setting method.)• Be sure of the following points when the AF assist lamp is in

Recording Menu Settings89VQT0S12[REC] mode menu (Refer to P78 for the setting method.)Use this function according to the recording situation and the a

Preparation9VQT0S12Names of the Components1 Lens (P4)2 Front dial (P43, 59, 60, 63, 64)3 Self-timer Indicator (P52)AF Assist Lamp (P87)4 Flash (P48)5

Recording Menu Settings90VQT0S121 Select [FLIP ANIM.].2 Select [PICTURE CAPTURE].• The picture size is 320k240 pixels.3 Capture images for flip animat

Recording Menu Settings91VQT0S125 Select [FRAME RATE] and set the number of frames.6 Select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and create a flip animation.• The

Recording Menu Settings92VQT0S12[REC] mode menu (Refer to P78 for the setting method.)The tele conversion lens (DMW-LT55; optional) allows you to reco

Recording Menu Settings93VQT0S124 Set to Tele or Wide.A: Zoom ring• Always set to Tele when using a tele conversion lens and to Wide when using a wide

Recording Menu Settings94VQT0S12[REC] mode menu (Refer to P78 for the setting method.)After installing the extra flash (DMW-FL28; optional), the effec

Recording Menu Settings95VQT0S12∫ Settings on the extra flash• [PRESET]– When setting to [PRESET] and attaching the extra flash, the aperture value an

Recording Menu Settings96VQT0S12[REC] mode menu (Refer to P78 for the setting method.)This mode allows you to take multiple pictures at one time when

Playback (advanced)97VQT0S12Playback (advanced)Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Pictures∫ Pictures with audioSelect the picture with audio icon

Playback (advanced)98VQT0S12Using the [PLAY] mode menuYou can use various functions in playback mode such as a rotating function or protections for re

Playback (advanced)99VQT0S12[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P98 for how to select the menu.)1 Select [ALL] or [ ].• [ ] appears when [FAVORITE] is set to [