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Panasonic LUMIX DC-FZ81 User Manual

Panasonic LUMIX DC-FZ81
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Operating Instructions
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Digital Camera
Model No.
DC-FZ81/DC-FZ82/DC-FZ83
DVQP1377ZA
M0417KZ0
Message Display 292
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
Q&A Troubleshooting 294
Finding the information you need 2
Contents 4
Contents by Function 10
Menu list 171

Table of Contents

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Panasonic LUMIX DC-FZ81 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelLUMIX DC-FZ81
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Finding the information you need

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Identifies and explains camera parts.

Q&A Troubleshooting

Solutions to common camera problems and error messages.

Before Use

Standard Accessories

Lists and describes items included with the camera.

Preparations

Charging battery

Steps and guidelines for charging the camera battery.

About the Card

Information on compatible memory cards and their specifications.

Formatting the card (initialisation)

How to format memory cards for camera use.

Basics

Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording

Explanation of camera controls for shooting.

Setting the menu

Guide to navigating and using the camera's menu system.

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)

Customizing buttons for quick access to functions.

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Guide to using the camera in automatic mode for simple shooting.

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode)

How to control aperture for depth of field effects.

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

How to control shutter speed for motion effects.

Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

Instructions for capturing wide panoramic images.

Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)

Applying creative filters and effects to images.

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

How the camera automatically focuses on subjects.

Taking pictures with Manual Focus

Guide to manually adjusting focus for precise control.

Adjusting the White Balance

Correcting colour casts under different lighting.

4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

Capturing and saving high-speed bursts of 4K images.

Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking])

Changing focus points or stacking images after shooting.

Selecting a Drive Mode

Setting shooting modes like single, burst, or timer.

Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

Correcting jitter

Using the stabilizer to reduce camera shake.

Using Zoom

Details on optical, extra optical, and digital zoom functions.

Taking pictures with flash

Information on using the built-in and external flash.

Setting the Flash Functions

Adjusting flash modes, ratios, and synchronization.

Recording motion pictures

Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture

Basic guide to recording video and 4K video.

Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate

Configuring video recording parameters.

Playing Back and Editing Pictures

Viewing your pictures

Basic steps to view recorded still images.

Switching the Playback Method

Options for viewing images, like zoom or list view.

Deleting pictures

Procedures for removing unwanted photos from the camera.

Using Menu Functions

Menu list

Comprehensive list of camera menu options and their page references.

[Rec]

Menu for recording settings like Photo Style, Quality, etc.

[Custom]

Menu for customizing camera operations and button assignments.

[Setup]

Menu for general camera settings like date, Wi-Fi, and display.

Wi-Fi

What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function

Overview of camera's wireless connectivity features.

Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone/tablet

Remote camera control via smartphone app.

Connecting to a smartphone

Steps to establish a Wi-Fi connection with a smartphone.

Sending pictures to a PC

Transferring images to a computer via Wi-Fi.

Using WEB services

Uploading images to online services like LUMIX CLUB.

About connections

Connecting via a wireless access point ([Via Network])

Steps to connect using a wireless access point.

Connecting directly ([Direct])

Steps for establishing a direct Wi-Fi connection.

Connecting with other devices

Enjoying 4K motion pictures

Viewing 4K videos on TVs and PCs.

Printing

Instructions for connecting to a printer and printing photos.

Message displays

Memory cards

Explains error messages related to memory cards.

Battery

Explains messages related to battery status and issues.

Q&A Troubleshooting

Battery, power

Troubleshooting common issues with battery and power.

Recording

Solutions for problems related to picture recording.

Wi-Fi function

Resolving problems with Wi-Fi connectivity.

Usage cautions and notes

When in use

General precautions for using the camera.

Caring for your camera

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the camera.

Personal Information

Precautions regarding personal data stored on the camera.

Wi-Fi function

Safety and security considerations for Wi-Fi usage.

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