Creative use of Intelligent Auto Controls with the Panasonic Lumix FZ200

In this video I demonstrate how to use the extra controls now available in intelligent auto and intelligent auto plus modes. These are the background de-focus, exposure compensation and colour tint controls which are available in both stills and video modes.

[johnowsinski]

I continue to learn and enjoy this three-year-old camera because of your easy to understand videos. Thanks

[TheTony]

Thanks Graham. your videos have helped me improve my photography greatly.
also understanding my FZ200.

[GrahamHoughton]

Yes the same rule applies, Set the auto control all the way to the left so you get an aperture of f2.8, Set the bonsai tree up at about 1 metre away and zoom in to almost max zoom. If you need to move further back that's ok, and as long as the background is more than 2 meters from the tree it will be out of focus. keep to my rule of thumb background to be twice the subject to camera distance and it will work at apertures f2.8 to f4.

[GrahamHoughton]

Hello and thank you for the feedback on the video, very much appreciated

[GrahamHoughton]

Thank you. I believe that this is the great benefit of these social media sites knowledge can be freely interchanged and gained if you find the right sources.

[manuelma]

Excellent tip. This will give richness to my compositions. Thanks Graham. Saludos desde Colombia.

[GrahamHoughton]

Sometimes the combination of simplicity in shooting and freedom to explore the subject more than worry about the technical aspects of getting the right camera exposure make a welcome change and it helps to understand more of how other users might experience the FZ200 and see if any "issues" surface.

[GrahamHoughton]

Glad I was able to further your progress.

[TBLHB]

Thank you so much, Graham. And yet another great video!

[dedroportugal]

Another great video. Thanks Mr. Graham!

[wirralbonsaithelad]

Hi Graham, thanks for answering my query.Looks like I better get busy as I am hoping this year will be the best result I will have at taking images of Wirral Bonsai Society's Annual Members Show thanks to your Tuition of the Fz200 In the past it's been point and shoot and hope for the best

[GrahamHoughton]

Thanks, you know i actually enjoyed using the iA plus mode for once.

[augustineapdrai]

Great video tutorial. Never used this feature in IA. God bless you.

[GrahamHoughton]

Yes the viewfinder mirrors the LCD in every way

[GrahamHoughton]

As usual I appreciate your kind comment.

[wirralbonsaithelad]

Hi Graham, thanks for another excellent explanation video of the Fz200 I am following you stage by stage using my own camera and this video is what I have been practicing for the last few days as I want to use the depth of field to get some BLUR background in my images when taking images of my other Love Bonsai Trees. Will following your settings be good for taking images of Trees ! I know you achieved that with Flowers.Is it possible to completely get a Blurred Background !! with this method

[clarification]

Gee! On that FZ200 there is so much to learn about. If bought today, the time to know everything on this FZ200, the next generation will be out. :)

One question, the informations on the screen for your demonstration, is it the same as we could see in the viewfinder?

[jnmendez]

Great videos on the FZ200. Do you have a video that addresses when there is too much back lighting in the background causing the subject to come out under exposed? I know you touched on this briefly but I would like to see a more in depth step by step video on this. Thanks

[lordisitmine]

Another great tutorial Graham, `really finding your video`s very helpful particularly as I`ve got the Panasonic G3 & Tz40 cameras, much appreciated, Thanks !!

[robertwilson]

You have a good voice for broadcasting (similar to Brian Walden, 80s)