Harman-Kardon FZ20 Digital Camera User Manual


 
O.I.S.
(Functions for More Shooting Fun)
MEGA BURST Consecutive Shooting
You can snap off consecutive shots at 3 frames per second with full
resolution*. In addition, the new Unlimited** Consecutive Shooting
function lets you continue shooting until the memory card is full.
*Max. 7 images in Standard mode/4 images in Fine mode.
**Depending on memory card size, battery power,
picture size, and compression. The consecutive shooting speed varies depending on the memory card.
Captures beautiful, low-light images from up to 7 m* away.
Outstanding Flash Shots
(Options to Broaden Your Creative Possibilities)
(Standard Accessories)
Wide Conversion Lens DMW-LWZ10
Allows shooting at 0.8x with F2.8 brightness across the
entire 29 mm to 58 mm range (35 mm lens equivalent). Lets
you take photos with the desired perspective.
Tele Conversion Lens DMW-LTZ10
Allows shooting at 1.5x with F2.8 brightness across
the entire 324 mm to 648 mm range (35 mm lens
equivalent). Lets you take powerful telephoto shots.
Lets you shoot by remote control, so you don't have to press
the camera's shutter button. Convenient for special situations,
like using a tripod.
Remote Shutter DMW-RS1
•Battery Charger •Battery Pack •SD Memory Card (16 MB) •Lens Cap
•Lens Hood •Lens Hood Adaptor •AV Cable •AC Cable
•USB Connection Cable •Strap •CD-ROM
Sports Mode (shutter speed: 1/800 sec, aperture: F4.6) Portrait Mode (shutter speed: 1/500 sec, aperture: F4.6) Panning Mode (shutter speed: 1/50 sec, aperture: F8.0) Night Portrait Mode (shutter speed: 1/13 sec, aperture: F2.8)
*Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
The Leica DC lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company’s quality standards.
The FZ20 is equipped with a built-in multifunctional flash that
features Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-Eye
Reduction, and Forced On/Off. The flash intensity can be
adjusted within a range of ±2 EV. If desired, you also can
mount the optional DMW-FL28 external flash onto the FZ20.
*At the ISO Auto setting.
Super-Fast Shutter Response
with the Venus Engine II
Improved multi-task image processing in
the Venus Engine II LSI has further
accelerated response speed, giving you
more comfortable shooting with a shutter
release time lag of about 0.008 second
minimum and a shutter interval of around
0.4 second mimimum*.
*Not including the time for AF.
DMC-FZ20
Continuous AF: Clear, sharp focus even for moving subjects.
Highlight Display:
A flashing indicator on the LCD shows any parts of the images that have
been overexposed.
White Balance Adjustment:
±10 steps of 150 Kelvin each (except Auto mode)
Real-Time Histograms: Check the exposure level in graph form.
Composition Guide Lines: Help to balance photo compositions.
Auto Bracketing: ±1/3—1 EV step, 3 frames
Picture Adjustment:
•Sharpness •Saturation •Contrast •Noise Reduction (each in 3 steps)
Colour Effect Mode: •Black & White •Cool •Warm •Sepia
ISO Sensitivity Settings: •Auto •80 •100 •200 •400
Flip Animation: Create your own animations frame-by-frame.
Self-Timer:
You can use either a 10-second or 2-second setting.Ł
Zoom Auto Review:
Automatically displays an enlarged view of the image just shot.
Colour EVF:
Equipped with diopter adjustment, the EVF lets you see your subject in full-colour.
TIFF Format Compatible:
Saves image data without compressing it, so there's almost no quality
degradation.
PictBridge Compatible:
The PictBridge standard lets you print directly on a compatible
digital printer. Print size, layout, date and other settings can be
made with the camera.
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Ring-Operated Manual Focus
To manually focus a subject with the
FZ20, simply flick the Focus button on the
side of the lens to MF (manual focus),
then turn the focus ring. The One-Shot
AF function in the MF mode also lets you
focus automatically for a single shot by
pressing the button.
Manual Focus Assist
Enlarges the center part of
the image in the viewfinder or
LCD monitor by 3x, making it
easy for you to check the focus.