DVQX1158ZAM0117KZ0GNBasic Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DC-FZ80Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, andsave this manual for future use.More detailed operating instructions are available in “OperatingInstructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, downloadit from the website. (→59)

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

digital camera

Finding the information you

of Main Parts

Shoulder Strap

attaching the shoulder strap

Inserting the battery

charging the battery

remaining battery

About the Card

Formatting the card (initialization)

Setting the clock

Changing time settings

Used for Recording

Zoom Lever (Use Zoom)

Shutter button (Taking pictures)

Mode dial (Select the recording mode)

Rear Dial

Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area ([Touch AE])

Setting the menu

Q.MENU]

Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item

Function buttons

Using the function buttons during recording

playback

Entering Text

automatic scene detection

Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])

program shift

aperture value and shutter speed

Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode)

manual exposure mode

Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed (Preview Mode)

Easily set aperture value / shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)

Panorama Shot Mode

Types of Scene Guide Mode

Types of picture effects

Creative Video Mode

High Speed Video]

Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording

Custom Mode

Recording using registered custom set

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (AFS, AFF, AFC)

Switching [AF Mode]

subject not centered in picture

Changing the position and size of the AF area

Setting the AF area position with the touch pad

Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position

Macro recording

Taking pictures with Manual Focus

AF/AE Lock

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

Adjusting the White Balance

performing white balance fine adjustments

bracket recording using white balance

Recording with the 4K Photo function

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving

Recording using [Post Focus]

Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus])

Focus Stacking]

Notes on the [Post Focus Focus Stacking]

Selecting a Drive Mode

Burst function

Taking pictures with self-timer

Exposure Bracket

Time Lapse Shot]

Stop Motion Animation]

Correcting jitter

Using Zoom

digital zoom

Setting the Flash Functions

Changing Flash Mode

Setting the 2nd curtain sync

Adjusting the flash output

Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes

K Motion Picture

Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate

Adjusting the focus while recording motion pictures ([Continuous AF])

K Live Cropping]

Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded

Recording Snap Movies

changing the settings

touch operation

Motion picture playback

capturing still pictures from motion pictures

Zooming in and viewing Playback Zoom

Viewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback

Viewing group pictures

Deleting pictures

LUMIX DC-FZ80

Information for Your Safety

about the battery pack

cautions for use

Preparations

Names and Functions of Main Parts

attaching the lens cap

or SD memory card (optional)

Basic operations

rear dial

function buttons

exposure compensation operation

recording mode

a Setting Automatically

start recording

Recording mode

viewing motion pictures

Menu list

Wi-Fi

it to a smartphone

connecting to a smartphone

playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone

Others

Q&A Troubleshooting

Specifications

customer services directory

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