Panasonic Lumix FZ80 (FZ82): Getting the best image quality part 2: P Mode

[@GrahamHoughton12]

I appreciate all the great comments, glad you are learning from the series.

[@garethmorgan2960]

Indeed Graham, I look forward to the rest of the series.

[@BRazquin]

Your videos were pivotal in my purchase of the FZ80, and your tutorials are absolutely fantastic!

[@hrlrl9309]

This is really great, you should get an Amazon affiliate link for this camera and put it in the description.

[@joaovieira3487]

I've bought the dmc-fz82 before your videos just today. Do you think it's a good Câmara for weddings, couples sessions? The colors look a bit "dead" needs a bit more color I think. What do you think? You videos are very good keep it up and thank you

[@yoichifranck3753]

YOU ARE ALREADY A CELEBRITY

[@seanmangan2769]

When I bought this camera I had no idea how versatile it was, nor how complex! Thank you so much for these videos!

[@rebecca_r]

I can't thank you enough for taking the time to make these videos for us. I've learned so much more by watching your videos then I have by pouring over the manual.

[@TomStClair]

This is a great series of videos! A clear and organized presentation by someone who really knows what they are doing. No fluff, just practical instruction. Thanks for all the time and thought that went into them.

[@jocelynmaxboydrichards3159]

Thanks Graham for the invaluable tutorials. I bought the FZ80 a month or so ago and after many years of using an iPhone for pictures I had become lazy. The camera and your tutorials have reinvigorated my photographic interests.

[@ricia121]

What a brilliant lesson, I have revisited these videos numerous time sine I got my camera a year ago. Definitely helped me with taking better photography. Thank you Gramham

[@garethmorgan2960]

Had the camera for 8 mothes, read the full manual and I've learnt more in this two videos than the manual.... Brilliant keep it up!

[@mikecrowley6485]

Thanks Again Graham, for Another Great Video. I've learned more from these first 2 videos alone, than I would ever have learned by trying to figure it out by myself. 👍🏻

[@exurban5207]

Well, I bought my FZ48 about ten years ago and since then have been using it quite often. Watching your videos now still shows me some great, (at least for me) hidden features of the little camera. Thanks a lot! :-)

[@kapaluatime]

Another great video. This video is essential for anyone who wants to learn this camera. If you are new to photography and want something a little more advanced than automatic point and shoot this video and instruction are the most detailed and extremely helpful. Thank you Graham.

[@Sonnyboy346]

Thanks very much for these videos. I just bought a FZ80, and I would be lost without them.

[@margaretmcmillan8999]

Thank you for great informative videos. I bought this camera last week and have had terrible results with over exposed, noise and low resolution and your videos are helping me to trouble shoot so thank you for that.

[@ricia121]

I have just purchase this camera and your videos have been a great help, Cant wait to get to next series . Thank you Graham

[@sgit1]

This is a much needed series for the FZ-80/82. I'm not a newbie but still learn some tricks from your demonstrations. Thank you!

[@darleengeorge8551]

Thanks so much for making this informative video, Graham! I just got a used FZ80 last week and am learning so much through your invaluable instruction. Can’t thank you enough for simplifying things for me!

[@davidlane8536]

Me and a friend have just purchased this camera and the videos you do will be a great help understanding the functions, I would like to say thank you for helping people to understand how to use it.

[@paulinelound7493]

Thank you so much Graham...these series of videos have been extremely helpful to me...I have had a very frustrating couple of years trying to work out what settings etc. to use..you have made it all very simple...much appreciated!

[@avonnedawkins3163]

Thank you for doing this series. The manuals don’t go far enough

[@DaveAMcLaughlin]

Thanks again, Graham! 😃📸

[@Talbertpipes]

Hey, my first comment ever on KZbin, and I just wanted to thank you for these incredibly useful videos. My wife and I just got one of these and found the manual borderline incomprehensible. Your videos, on the other hand, are excellent and I feel now like we can actually get some use out of the camera. Thanks SO much for the time you take in making these!

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thanks for your comment, hopefully at the end of this series you will have the confidence to use the camera and get some great images

[@garethjagger4441]

Thank you so much for the series on the Z82. It has helped me so much get to grips with its functions.

[@garrisondelgado7386]

I bought an fz80 about 5 months ago and I learned things I didn’t even know it could do, It’s great to see someone doing tutorials for it. I Subscribed.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Actually there are quite a few hidden gems in the camera that Panasonic do not reveal - even in the advanced user guide! I will be showcasing some of them later in this series.

[@sandramcbay9089]

Brilliant tutorials,Graham. I've had my camera 6 months now and I must admit that up until now I've been a bit scared to play around with it. Primarily bought it to take on holiday to California earlier this year, only wish I'd seen your videos before I went and maybe I'd have come back with less blurry images! Really looking forward to the next one. Learning loads. Thanks

[@GrahamHoughton12]

thank you, your comment is really appreciated.

[@nr3rful]

Wonderful. Bought the camera 1 week before vacation and needed a quick learn. Got more from you than the manual and other KZbin vids. Thank you for doing these.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

your welcome, thanks for the comment

[@phasersettostun]

Thanks so much for this series. Just taken up photography and it’s all a bit bewildering but your videos are really helping.

[@ndmihm]

Cheers... to Graham! The tutorials are so helpful and easy to understand, I appreciate the time you have taken to help your viewers! I have just purchased my 2nd FZ80, after dropping my 1st out of the auto a few months ago. The photos I had been able to take with this camera have been quite exceptional considering the investment, and I have loved this camera for a few years. The new one appears to have a few more options than my other, so I searched the net for some help. I hope to learn more about the capabilities as well as the technology.... thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help, Graham, I appreciate you!

[@kanaranpillai3952]

An excellent teacher and a brilliant photographer. I found my camera worth only after learning from Graham; Thanks a lot.

[@MichaelLyne-rf1hf]

I have the lumix fz82, best camera I have ever had, thanks for sharing your video footage of the moon, I have taken a few myself, and pleased with the results. Thank you again.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thanks for sharing

[@PMPope]

Thanks, Graham! Though only recently picking up my FZ80, I’m happy to have found these in-depth instructional videos to compensate for the lack of mfg literature. Cheers to you!

[@GrahamHoughton12]

thank you, encouraging comment

[@Dart180]

Thank you for the tips, getting FZ82 tomorrow I can't wait

[@corinemennuti2139]

I am researching which bridge camera to get and because of all these SUPER informative video's, I have made my choice! Thank you so much for your time and effort!!

[@carlosvnegas552]

Graham you know the stars bright in the night. But you bright in day!!the for many of us who can’t find the propers words to say Thanks to you. Thanks a lot👍👍😃😃

[@downsphile]

Thank you so much for these clear and informative videos, delivered in a very accessible manner. The more I pay attention, , the more I learn.

[@davidhaupt6894]

I really appreciate your time and effort in explaining how to use this camera.

[@leebutt8411]

I have just brought one of these cameras and think I would of been completely stumped without your videos, great work and thanks.

[@dylanharris6062]

Hi Graham. Waiting on delivery of FZ82 but your videos are brilliant help to understand this new camera.

[@Trompetensolist]

Thank you for your good advices.All the best for you, Graham! 💚

[@Michajeru]

There's a lot to learn here and I'm really loving it.

[@kennethwhidden9483]

Really good useful stuff Graham. Many thanks. The guide which comes with the camera is really inadequate, but by looking at your great videos we can begin to understand the camera.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

See my latest video with news of a whole new user's guide for this camera, thanks for your comment, really appreciated.

[@capeholidays]

Hi thanks. If I am not usually using a tripod what is a general good ISO setting. I understand you said 80 is good but you said it's because you are using a tripod.

[@ThisOLmaan]

TY Mr. Graham Houghton, I'm a Brand new camera user these videos you make help tons👍🏼

[@paultrudeau95]

Your series so far has been invaluable in understanding my new FZ-80. Information is very limited even on the 'net. I'm so looking forward to your insights and instruction on the other modes of this camera (S, A and M)! Thank you!

[@seanmangan2769]

Thanks Graham! I will be using P instead of IA+ from now on. 👍

[@davidwilliams1214]

Well done, Graham! And thank you. The fz 80 is a little powerhouse, keep on keeping on😀

[@GrahamHoughton12]

That's the plan! thank you.

[@steffandevine]

These are amazing, have just bought this camera and these videos are so helpful, thanks very much for taking the time to make and upload these.

[@mickfleming8091]

I needed a camera to keep in the car an after watching your video Have just called in a Camera shop and bought it, now waiting for no 3 many thanks

[@andrecascais]

got one of these cameras a couple of days ago as a starter camera, been wanting to get a proper camera for vacation photos since i'm done with using cellphones to take pictures, and i was looking ath the cannon hs540 and the fz82 was just 50€ more with a load of extra features, so i think it was a good choice and a great deal. however, after years without a decent camera and it not having controls on the lens, the menus where a bit overwhelming at first. That being said, massive thanks for putting up these videos, real lucky to have found them, they've been a huge help. Been learning so much, and far more than i could hope to by myself. Keep it up, very good work, fine sir.

[@robandsally6071]

Thanks so much for these tutorials Graham. Really helping me as a novice how to enjoy taking photos with this camera 👍🏻

[@richardgraves958]

These are great videos, much easier to see what is needed to set up the camera. Thanks so much and keep it going.

[@pcms73]

Graham, Thanks for your very informative and useful tutorials. I'd be lost without them. Question tho - weirdly on my FZ80 the Photo Style option in the "P" menu is grayed out. Unfortunately, as I'd love to change it to "Vivid"

[@pcms73]

Complete camera reset made that option available - must be tied to some other setting?

[@pabob2008]

All very good but I can't change the aperture following your instructions, all I can change is the Exposure compensation

[@paulbainjr]

I just bought one these videos will help a lot thank you sir.

[@famousseamus17]

Oh dear. @5:20 I got P on my screen! Just kidding, great series, Graham. I love my FZ-80 even more now!!

[@barrytindall625]

Great videos for a newbie like me!! Thank you...

[@joeframo3347]

Hello Graham from Atlanta Georgia appreciate you showing how to work that camera such a great camera I really appreciate that my friend God bless and take care

[@andypandy8817]

Hi Graham - thank you for all of your help! I do have a comment or questions regarding the P setting. When I choose P I cannot seem to adjust the PHOTO STYLE like you have in the above video. I cannot for the life of me figure out why it is greyed out - all other settings looks to be same as what you have. Any idea? Thanks in advance.

[@microdac]

Excellent. Thank you!

[@funkingcustoms2408]

Graham, great video as ALWAYS, but you really have to get to some of the questions in the comment section. You have such a big fan base (myself included), and you will lose numbers by ignoring people... dont let all your hard work and reviews unravell ..just some advise :)

[@JuberAhmedTravel]

Hi Graham, thanks for the tutorial. When I am in P Mode and I go into the Menu/Set, for some reason I am unable to change the 'Photo Style' as it is greyed out? How can I enable this?

[@Ozmulki]

I take a lot of bird pictures and as you know they don't sit still and I cannot go on changing settings as my chance to take a good photo is very limited. What is the best setting in P mode with shake control etc I can use. The IA setting does not seem to work too well for me as the subject is often blurred. Can you give me settings that I do not need to change constantly for these birds? I'd appreciate your help.

[@Bosun25]

Very enjoyable and clear cut instruction and explanation. Thank you. I'm considering buying this camera to use as my long zoom alongside my 5D MkIV which is a big learning curve for me. It will also replace my FZ200 but will it? The FZ200 did magnificent service, mostly without my input! I'm worried not having f/2.8 all the way through with the FZ80 will make low light situations untenable whereas the FZ200 took that in its stride. Any thoughts on this please, should I or shouldn't I? Apologies for the long Q.

[@clifinfrancis8709]

Really appreciate your effort, this video was really helpful for me . Well explained. 👍

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thank you.

[@renekuhn2116]

HI a couple off Airshows a year Biggin Hill and Bournemouth will this camera be ok i will be using manual focusing as i dont want the lens to focus on the cloud at the same time i dont want to spend silly money on 100 to 600mm lens either so will this be ideal for me and will the qulity be ok for airshows

[@endrik3584]

i use the p mode too with my lumix dc_fz82! today i have become my camera.... :)

[@scribientewilliamyeah]

Excelente! Muchas gracias.

[@karenann8486]

Thank you Graham

[@edcarlson5521]

I lost photo style mode on the P mode. How do I get it back??

[@thelandofsmiles3244]

Thanks for all the information Graham could you please make similar videos about the FZ1000 camera thanks again

[@GrahamHoughton12]

I will be issuing a free e-book for the FZ1000 to subscribers of the photoblog, the newsletter will be key to seeing where and when this will be available

[@thelandofsmiles3244]

Thanks very much looking forward to it

[@derader]

hello! I have a lumix fz82, and I want to take a portrait photo with a blurred background, please how to proceed? thank you for your explanations

[@davidphilipsmusic]

These vids are really helpful. Many thanks. I just got one for birding and you really helped me get a grip on the basics of the camera. :)

[@TobySewell]

Hi what's the best ISO to use without a tripod? I'm going on safari soon and have purchased this camera for it so if you have a recommended setting that would be amazing?! thanks

[@johnclevett3425]

answer a lot of queries, thank you Graham!

[@GrahamHoughton12]

glad it helped.

[@garthhartleybooth1826]

Good day Graham, Do you have a video that shows which are the "best" settings for out of camera Jpegs on FZ80, please ?

[@capt.proton5041]

Hello Sir. I've seen most of your videos are about the FZ series cameras could you also do a video about the G series like G85, GH5 etc and have a comparison amongst various varieties as to which would better suit a beginner enthusiast travel photographer vis-a-vis how can a modern phone camera like Sony xperia help in things like vlogging. Many thanks.

[@kitesailor]

Is there a camera setting that would approximate B&W Infrared ??

[@JSCNetwork_]

i researched this lumix fz80 and was hoping I can record visuals for over 90 minutes for a podcast. But it keeps shutting off. Is there a way to get around this or did I buy the wrong camera?

[@georgeburns4526]

Thanks graham your videos are great and ive learn alot from them im also interested in using the time lapse function will you be doing a video covering time lapse? Thanks

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Yes that will be covered in the next video.

[@georgeburns4526]

@@GrahamHoughton12 thank look forward to watching

[@tomrca2000]

Could it be possible to do a video of how to fix errors "restart camera" and "zoom error ".

[@stewartcamw]

can you please tell me what I need to download my photographs to my computer please

[@gazchef2390]

Thank you so much for your great content please keep it coming have a great day.

[@hansro8a]

I don't understand. The camera is in P-mode and then I push WB: I don get the given menu at the bottom.

[@Del-Canada]

I didn't notice, but does this have a silent mode?

[@Tapered3414]

Fantastic training! Thanks!!

[@hidecris1]

i s o mode for shooting birds flying im learning this

[@barryhodges6846]

Love the tutorial, Graham. Can you tell me how to get rid of the noise - it sounds like an mtor running all the time?

[@AndrewEddie]

Another awesome video. Graham, out of interest, do you know if the FZ80 is capable of doing star trails at night? Thanks in advance.

[@montrylad1]

Big help for people like me.

[@jys160]

Thanks for this video. I own a Sony RX100 iv. Although this is a different camera the video helps me understand the setting and how to use them on my camera.

[@PanzergrauModels]

Enlightening. Thanks, Graham!

[@journeyofadigitalartist5021]

what is that you are using to touch the screen with?

[@lorithorpe3502]

Great video graham , thanks for sharing , i feel like i'm learning all over again , i noticed the grass didn't look very green in your camera window , but I also noticed that you had it in Raw , was that the reason that it wasn't so bright ? , & what made you pick raw ?

[@GrahamHoughton12]

It's actually in RAW+fine Jpeg mode. I will add the RAW file for future use if the image is worth it - but all the images here are the JPEG ones from the cameras. The image on the viewfinder is at maximum brightness to show up in the bright daylight and hence looks "washed out"

[@Falconurbex]

Thanks for the video great info, if i was filming a video can i allso take a photo while im in video mode withouy having to stop my video, any infomation would be amazing and appriciated many thanks and ive been to that liverpool castle u filmed in your video im planning on going back there to usr my camera,

[@talithavanweelden7012]

Hay Graham, at the moment I am watching the video. Now, I've a question for you. On the minute 10.48 you say that when you use the top control dial you get the SS/F function. But when I use it, I only get the exposure value compensation. Do you know what's going wrong? I hope you will respond :) Btw, I am learning a lot from these videos! Thanks so much!

[@ItsNin0]

Can you adjust the amount of blur?

[@MsHisingen]

Thank you for a very nice and informative video series. Got my fz82 Thursday, it's my first that isn't a compact. I'm just wondering when it's better to use the p-mode, or the a-mode, s-mode etc. Is there a nice rule for when to use wich?

[@GrahamHoughton12]

my recommendation is to use P mode exclusively as there is little control range in A mode. Use the S mode if you do want to set long exposures

[@karenallsop2039]

I'm struggling to use the macro lens with my FZ82 any suggestions?

[@edcarlson5521]

This is fantastic, I don't see a separate sign up for the blog. Is it part of the subscribe?

[@edcarlson5521]

I do not have photo Style in my menu of the P mode how do I get it back?

[@miloscorpion49]

Muy buena información

[@kostasrestas]

hallo! and huppy new year! i ask you something.. lets say that i place the camera up on a hill, next of a road ,at daytime,(down of the hill imagine rocks and sea!!) if i have the camera on a tripod and let it rec video at 4k 30fps, and left it to record the landscape and then i pasing bay with my motorcycle of the road, when im pasing bay how the focus capture me? clear or blury? i mean ,are there any mode at video to capture passing bay car or motorcycle clear??

[@jsuswaram]

Dear Mr.Graham. I briefly had the Panasonic lumix 80 but had to send it back because of picture quality due to a small sensor. I bought a Nikon 3500 instead. The Lumix FZ80 is a great camera for wildlife and for capturing things that require zoom. But if you are a beginner photographer who wants to get real pictures and not interested in 4K video capabilities then the Nikon 3500 and Nikon 5600 are excellent. The Lumix FZ80 is an overpriced point and shoot camera in my opinion.

[@MrRui33333]

atualmente a fz 80 custa 260 euros ,..pelo preço no se deve arranjar muito melhor, ou seja 1 nikon 5600 dá pra comprar 2 fz 80 ,...