Panasonic Lumix FZ80/82 For Absolute Beginners Part 2: Program auto mode

Part 2 of this new series looks at the advantages of shooting in the Program Auto (P) mode.
With new options opened up in the menus it gives the user more control of the image creation.

[@robhemsley9181]

Another exceptional video ! So easy to follow and explained in a professional and informative manner. I was out today with my fz 300 taking pictures of birds - using so many tips from your tutorials - I tried the 4k burst and got some birds in flight too - I cannot tell you how happy I am with the education you have so kindly provided.I’ve got some pictures that I am very happy with and I’m so keen to learn more - thanks Graham you are an absolute star - looking forward to enjoying your next video !!!

[@robhemsley9181]

One thing when I’m taking pictures I may have the camera set in A mode with a small focus area but if I see a bird in the sky I need to switch fast to the diamond focus shape and the 4k burst - is the camera capable of having a fast way of switching between these modes rather than toggling the pivot button on the bottom right of the rear of the camera ? I will look for ideas on this in your manual but any tips would be great - best Rob

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Fantastic! thanks for the comment.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

I'll have a think about that - maybe the C mode might be quicker and setting the parameters in C1 for the birds in flight.

[@bearrrcat]

Perfect level of technical detail and clear explanation that even a newbie like me can make some use of! Thank you!

[@austinhackney3906]

Just what I was hoping for. This series is simply excellent. Thank you so much!

[@daanobakker]

Fantastic tutorial. I'm not a beginner but I had no idea about that pistol grip! Your tutorials always have unique tips, like getting easier access to the battery door using a cheese plate/camera bracket! I see you added a lens hood, that seems like a good idea too. Thanks for putting the time into these

[@travelingokies2960]

I love taking pictures all the time! I am used to taking pictures from my iPhone and manipulating its options for best photos. However, I do like a classic camera but I haven't operated one in a long time. My husband bought me this particular cameral you're teaching about and trying to learn a manual camera is quite mind blowing and sometimes quite frustrating on my own. My husband found your videos and I'm very thankful for you and your simplistic tutorials to help me learn without the frustrations. Thank you so much, Graham! I look forward to watching one video at a time and putting into practice what you taught before moving on to the next video!

[@garyallen2296]

I am really enjoying this series, Graham. I bought the FZ80 and FZ82 User's Guide as well, and I am thrilled with your balance of practical and technical explanations. I bought my FZ80 as a lightweight hiking camera. It will replace my Nikon P1000 for carrying on longer hikes, and weighs 1.3 lbs to the Nikon's nearly 4 lbs. I know the FZ80 lens, sensor and processing software are inferior to my Nikon P1000, but I still want to get the best photos I can with it, and I have already learned things through your book and videos that I have used with good results. Thank you very much for sharing such excellent techniques and tips in the way you do. It is not only refreshing to see good technical explanations in the book but it is actually exciting to me.

[@AffieFilms]

Thanx Graham, your videos have become very helpful, as I'm still getting use to using the Lumix for filming and taking snaps. Its not as easy as my old Sony, but your videos are a great help, thanx for your time and effort.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Happy to help! Thanks for your comment.

[@PaulMac2002]

Just purchased this camera so finding your tutorials very useful! Thank you so much

[@boballanson8671]

Thank you, I am really learning a lot. I've done some satisfying flower shots. I'd love some tips on how to photograph stars. I have seen nice star shots done with the FZ80 but I can't do nice shots myself.

[@beachcaster56]

Very good........one of the best......................super useful. Thanks :)

[@emotiveewe8557]

Love your content!!

[@biesczad]

Thank you Mr. Graham, your videos are very helpful. Regards

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Glad you think so! Thanks for your comment

[@brianfoster6681]

Castings

[@freed6343]

Graham, I really appreciate your knowledge of the FZ80/FZ82, and hopefully you can tell me what I have done to disable "Photo Style" selection (in 'P" mode). It is "greyed out". Thank you for the great videos that are helping me understand and maximize the features of my camera.

[@freed6343]

And I have just discovered I had the "Filter Effect" on (set to "Expressive") and when I turned it off, I regained use of the "Photo Style" settings... and you know what? That makes perfect sense. It's fun to learn... now if I could just remember! At 70 years old, that's becoming more difficult these days! We are going to Germany at the end of the month (we live in Florida). I want to be able to know a little more about my camera to take some gorgeous photos. Thanks to you, I will have a chance to do that. Thank you for creating these videos for us to access. I did purchase your guidebook and find what I can remember very useful.

[@stephenlux2850]

Great information! Thank you

[@santyar4037]

Thanks Graham!!!

[@TheCountryTraveller]

Hi Graham, thanks for these FZ82 videos, they are excellent, particularly for 'amateurs' like me :) In this video at about 5:30 you show a view which includes the current aperture in yellow. I don't see this view - how can I set the camera to show this, please? Many thanks, Rob

[@davidjanssen4890]

I have the same, have you managed to figure it out since?

[@TheCountryTraveller]

@@davidjanssen4890 Hi David, no I haven't. I tend to use the auto and A modes mainly but it's frustrating when I can't see what I should be able to see, following Graham's video (which are excelllent). Such is life ...

[@MrPolemarxosGr]

Is it possible to upload somewhere photo samples of camera shots you have take? Thanks for your work!

[@marisagiglio8745]

Excelent work. I have a problem with the video and it reproduce the scene very slowly.

[@frankcanha]

WOW, thank you Graham! I just got my FZ-80 and FZ-300 from eBay yesterday and the FZ-80 came with your book. The FZ-80 is for me, and the FZ-300 is for wifey. Mine came with your book which was a persuading factor in buying it. I will be purchasing your book for FZ-300 for wifey soon. I am so pleased to see you are still producing content for this camera! I think this is another reason why I chose these cameras to learn all about photography through your videos. Do you know how to access the shutter count the FZ-80 per chance? I was able to access it on the FZ-300 (100+), but I cannot find any information on the internet for the FZ-80. 😞 Do you know? Cheers!

[@GrahamHoughton12]

I've not seen any service information published about the FZ80 nor been able to find the Service manual yet for it. I'll put a shout out in my next newsletter to see if anyone does have one or know where it can be obtained as that will show how the service menu is accessed.

[@frankcanha]

@@GrahamHoughton12 Pardon my confusion, I see your book is available on Amazon here in U.S. If I buy the book will you also provide the PDF? Or must they be purchased separately?

[@GrahamHoughton12]

@@frankcanha If you send me proof of purchase I will forward the PDF free.

[@rickgibson72]

Great video Graham. My zoom is sticking. Have you any tips on freeing it up?

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Is this a case of the "dirty zoom lever contacts" which I showed how to fix in the FZ300 play list or is the lens physically binding and giving zoom errors?

[@rickgibson72]

It's the actual zoom lever. It does free up with some wiggle eventually then stiffens up again when I come to use it again

[@rickgibson72]

This is the fz80

[@GrahamHoughton12]

@@rickgibson72 it’s the same control on both cameras

[@ballaedit3233]

Thank you 😍😍😍👍

[@GrahamHoughton12]

You're welcome 😊

[@testy5444]

Thank you

[@GrahamHoughton12]

You're welcome

[@brittanyturner7282]

When I follow along with my camera, several settings in the menu are grayed out and it won’t let me change it. Any idea why?

[@ChrisBartholomaeus-wl7eq]

In P mode the Photo Style does not light up to make changes. What am I missing?

[@rvflood]

I take a lot of pictures of whales and the zoom is critical . Can you provide some tips on how to best focus on a subject that is a ways away?

[@robertopailamilla2783]

Me gustaría que puedas poner subtítulos en español por favor. Gracias

[@robertopailamilla2783]

En español por favor

[@GrahamHoughton12]

si hace clic en el pequeño ícono de engranaje en la parte inferior de la pantalla y luego en la configuración, puede habilitar la traducción inglés - español automáticamente. Simplemente active la opción de subtítulos.

[@robertopailamilla2783]

@@GrahamHoughton12 buenos días. Muchas gracias por responderme. Busque lo que me dijo. Pero no aparece en español. 😔

[@GrahamHoughton12]

ve al icono de engranaje. Haz clic en subtítulos. haga clic en generado automáticamente y luego desplácese hacia abajo hasta español.

[@robertopailamilla2783]

Muchas gracias. Lo haré. Y seguiré viendo sus videos gracias.