Panasonic Lumix FZ200 User Guide Illustrated Part 3(a) The Semi Automatic modes

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Illustrating the Semi automatic P,A, and S modes of the camera including the operation of the metering modes, the photo styles and focus methods. Due to the need to explain more detail about the menu setting this video will be uploaded in 2 parts in order to allow some illustration of how the menu changes effects the photographic image.

[Chris-lcbo]

Ten years later and still the best User Guide out there. Thank you so much for putting this together for us newbies, my husband bought me this camera, he thought it was a point and shoot. I feel like, I went from a Model A Ford to a race car. You are a life saver!

[davidogan]

Hello. Thank you very much for creating this Panasonic FZ200 tutorial series. It is highly useful. I just bought this camera 2nd hand for a nice price and very good appearance and working order. It is still very relevant 10 years later and produces very high quality photos and videos. I was curious on how all the functions worked and found your series here. It is really wonderful for me as well others such as myself in learning how to use this camera in its fullest capacity. Thank you very much Mr. Houghton.

[bobmarshall]

Oops my bad, My question is to gain knowledge of what to do (in advance) for filming wildlife in a national park which is still covered in snow. I don't have the FZ200 yet but, should have shipment by Monday. I do have tons of wildlife video on DVDs from my old camcorder. I've been watching your videos over & over again to learn as much as I can in advance. Thanks so much for you answer! Along with being such a great teacher you are so good to answer questions! Thanks

[GrahamHoughton]

Glad you are getting something from the series, thanks for watching and commenting, really appreciated.

[sylvaindorval]

Just a quick word to say thank you and how much I like your FZ200 video series ... in fact, all your videos.

[ranaded]

Thanks a lot for this series on FZ200. I find these videos extremely useful and informative. This is true selfless service to the FZ200 users. If you ever publish a priced PDF version there will be may buyers. Surely count me in! Your videos are clear and easy to understand. I saw the first two even before I brought my camera...and now this third one. I wish such video instructions are supplied with every camera!! Thank you Graham for the hard work

[GrahamHoughton]

Thank you, I do appreciate the time taken by you to view and comment on the videos.

[brianellsworth]

Nice to watch this video again . I no longer get blurry eyed when watching as I did  when it was all a new language   It also helps to read questions others have posted.

[warpeace]

You are a lifesaver. I found your channel by way of another who had watched. I am a novice photographer who just purchased the Panasonic Lumix dmc Fz70, it is not the same as your but most of the features so far are like yours. I have leaned a lot from watching your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos.

[aljo]

just wanted to say you are amazing!!  I just purchased the panasonic fz200 and was so overwhelmed by all the buttons.  Your videos are clear, concise, very thorough and I'm really learning a lot and getting a better understanding of the different features.  Thank you!

[karenloughrey]

Awesome series of tutorials Graham. I've been using Lumix FZ'd since 2005 & I thought I knew my way around them pretty well, so I'm amazed at how much new stuff I'm learning.

[GrahamHoughton]

Capturing movement requires short shutter speeds to arrest any motion in the subject. Telephoto exaggerates the movements so its best to stick to wider zooms and use the f2.8 aperture. You will need to use a higher iso to allow you to use 1/250 sec exposure. Try to find a point in the dance where the motion is least when you press the shutter - a case of studying the movements to determine this point. Sometimes movement can add character to a shot if it is controlled

[TediousPicturesUK]

Thanks Graham. I'm catching up slowly. It's good that you give real life examples. I also like that you state what settings you would use which is sometimes more useful to know than just what ever option does. Cheers.

[GrahamHoughton]

Hello Anne, this technique is a useful feature and yes you turn on the forced flash and then you can adjust the amount of flash output power to balance the daylight. to do this you need to go to Flash adjust on page 5 of the Rec menu. Here you can reduce the flash power by 2 complete stops ( or boost it if needed for against the sun shots) You can also use a single layer of paper tissue to reduce and soften the light from the flash - this gives some more natural lighting as well.

[GrahamHoughton]

I generally find if I set 1 area focus and expand it size i get a better hit rate than 23 area as sometimes that mode picks up objects that i don't want like trees or other birds on the periphery rather than the one i want in the middle.

[ansomeBob]

thanks for these videos Graham, I am considering buying this camera and as a beginner, these are most useful

[phil_baines_photography]

hi graham, thanks for these very informative videos. the best ive seen on how to get the best out of your camera, im purchasing the fz200 tomorrow, it should be the ideal camera for my needs...keep up the good work...many thanks phil

[GrahamHoughton]

If you are in aperture priority mode the camera will determine the shutter speed based upon the light level, if its too low then you will need to increase the ISO setting for the camera to choose a faster speed. If in P mode then You half press the shutter button to see the exposure then rotate the back control wheel to change the aperture/shutter speed combination to what you want. In S mode just dial in the speed you want and the camera will set the aperture

[scandimarine]

Graham - Very informative videos and also inspiring how to get the most out of it. Many thanks
Ron

[GrahamHoughton]

Hi David, when I can get some time after the kitchen is finished I'll re-test this report. Thanks for the info