FZ80... My current settings (02/20/21)

Still experimenting...

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This is still my beginnings of using the FZ80 camera.

There is still much learning curves, and improvements.

But I'll share the current settings I'm using at this time.

And I'll expect my settings may change over the months.

I'll be sure to post any of my updated settings to share.

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>> REC <<

#0. Command Dial: Program Mode

#1. Photo Style:

=> Vivid Color

=> Contrast (-5)

=> Sharpness (-3)

=> Noise Reduction (-5)

=> Saturation (-3)

#2. Filter Settings: Off

#3. Aspect Ratio: 4:3

#4. Picture Size: L 18M

#5. Quality: Fine (Jpeg) (the first option, the top one)

#6. AFS/AFF/AFC: AFS

#7. Metering Mode: Center-Weighted

#8. Burst Mode: H

#9. 4K Photo: 4K Burst

#10. Bracket: Off

#11. Self Timer: 2 Seconds

#12. Highlight Shadow: Standard

#13. i.Dynamic: Off

#14. i.Resolution: Off

#15. iHandheld Night Shot: Off [Menu Disabled]

#16. iHDR: Off [Menu Disabled]

#17. HDR: Off

#18. Multi Exp.: [Default]

#19. Time Lapse Shot: [Default]

#20. Stop Motion Animation: [Default]

#21. Panorama Settings: [Menu Disabled]

#22. Shutter Type: MSHTR

#23. Flash: [Default]

#24. Red-Eye Removal: Off

#25. ISO Limit Set: Off

#26. ISO Increments: 1/3EV

#27. Extended ISO: Off

#28. Diffraction Compensation: Off

#29. i.Zoom: Off (or "ON" if need more zoom)

#30. Digital Zoom: Off

#31. Conversion: Off

#32. Color Space: sRGB

#33. Stabilizer: [Default] (the first option, the top one)

#34. Face Recog.: Off

#35. Profile Setup: Off

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>> MOTION PICTURE <<

??? (currently I'm not shooting videos)

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>> CUSTOM <<

#1. Cust. Set Mem.: [Default] (this can be very useful)

#2. Silent Mode: Off

#3. AF/AE Lock: AE Lock

#4. AF/AE Lock Hold: Off

#5. Shutter AF: On

#6. Half Press Release: Off

#7. Quick AF: Off

#8. Pinpoint AF Time: Mid

#9. Pinpoint AF Display: PIP

#10. AF Assist Lamp: Off

#11. Direct Focus Area: Off (or "On" to use direction pad)

#12. Focus/Release Priority: Release

#13. AF+MF: Off

#14. MF Assist: On

#15. MF Assist Display: PIP

#16. MF Guide: Off

#17. Peaking: Off

#18. Histogram: Off

#19. Guide Line: Off

#20. Center Marker: Off (or "On" when need to use)

#21. Highlight: Off

#22. Zebra Pattern: Off

#23. Monochrome Live View: Off

#24. Constant Preview: Off

#25. Expo. Meter: Off

#26. Dial Guide: Off

#27. LVF Disp. Style: [Default] (the second option, the bottom one)

#28. Monitor Disp. Style: [Default] (the second option, the bottom one)

#29. Monitor Info. Disp.: Off

#30. Rec Area: [Default] (the first option, the top one)

#31. Remaining Disp.: [Default] (the first option, the top one)

#32. Auto Review: Off

#33. Fn Button Set: [Default]

#34. Zoom Lever: [Default] (the first option, the top one)

#35. Lens Position Resume: Off

#36. Lens Retraction: Off

#37. Q.Menu: Preset

#38. Video Button: On

#39. Touch Settings:

=> Touch Screen: Off

#40. Touch Scroll: L

#41. Menu Guide: Off

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>> SETUP <<

#1. Online Manual: [Default]

#2. Clock Set:

#3. World Time:

#4. Travel Date:

#5 Wi-Fi:

#6. Beep:

=> Beep Volume: Off (the third option, the bottom one)

=> Shutter Vol.: Off (the third option, the bottom one)

=> Shutter Tone: 3 (the third option, the bottom one)

#7. Live View Mode: 30fps

#8. Monitor Display: [Default]

#9. Monitor Luminance: Auto (the first option, the top one)

#10. Monitor Priority (Play): Off

#11. Economy:

=> Sleep Mode: 5 Min (can also choose 2 Min)

=> Sleep Mode (Wi-Fi): On

=> Auto LVF/Monitor Off: 5 Min (can also choose 2 Min)

#12. USB Mode:

#13. TV Connection:

#14. m/ft: ft. (or "m")

#15. Menu Resume: On

#16. Menu Background: [Default]

#17. Menu Imformation: Off

#18. Language:

#19. Version Disp.: Firmware Ver. 1.1

#20. Exposure Comp. Reset: Off

#21. Self Timer Auto Off: On

#22. No. Reset:

#23. Reset:

#24. Reset Wi-Fi Settings:

#25. Demo Mode: Off

#26. Format:

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>> Q.Menu <<

(see the picture below to show "how to")

#1. Photo Style: Vivid

#2. Flash Mode: Forced Flash On

#3. Motion Pic. Set: MP4 FHD 60P

#4. Picture Setting: 4:3 L 18M

#5. Quality: Fine (Jpeg)

#6. AFS/AFF/AFC: AFS (AF Single)

#7. AF Mode: 1-Area

#8. Metering Mode: Center Weighted

#9. Exposure Compensation: 0.00EV

#10. Sensitivity: Auto ISO (can try i-ISO, Intelligent ISO)

#11. White Balance: AWB (Auto White Balance)

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(see the picture below)

#1. For the Q.Menu, press the Q.Menu button.

#2. To navigate, press the left & right control pad.

#3. To select, press the rotating dial, then use control pad, then press menu/set button to select.

#4. To exit, if need, press the Q.Menu button.

















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Cheers!

--
Cheers, John
(Feel free to download my pictures)
*** Photography is about fun ***
*** No response = ignore list ***

My preferences and other's preferences may differ, and that's fine.

I try to either disable or turn off features that maybe not necessary.

This is so to cause less strain on the camera's computing powers.

Which may allow the camera to respond better & less battery use.

Cheers!

--
Cheers, John
(Feel free to download my pictures)
*** Photography is about fun ***
*** No response = ignore list ***

I've posted a comparison indoors lower light pictures,

using Sharpening (-3) and Sharpening (-5) settings.

See the below posted thread to see and read more.


Cheers!

Currently, testing a new Picture Style configuration.

The results looks very promising, can give this a try.

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=> Vivid

=> Contrast (+0)

=> Sharpening (-5)

=> Noise Reduction (-5)

=> Saturation (-5)

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Cheers!