Panasonic Dmc Cm1 Owners Manual

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Selecting the Recording Mode
1From the Recording screen > Recording 
Mode icon.
2Select the Recording Mode.≥ It can also be selected by rotating the control ring.  (P84)
I
ntelligent Auto Mode  (P52)
T
 he subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected  by thi s unit.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode  (P52
 )
Allows you to adjust the brightne ss and color  hue when in Intelligent Auto Mode.
Program AE Mode  (P57
 )
Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by this uni t....

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Recording Mode: 
Functions that can be set differ between Intelligent Auto Plus  Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode.
( ± : possible,  —: not possi ble)
1Set the Recording Mode to [ ¦]/[ ]. (P51)
2Align the screen with the subject.≥ When the unit identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the sce ne conc erned is 
displayed in blue for 2  seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
When you wish to leave settings to this unit and record...

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∫Scene Detection
When taking pictures
When recording motion pictures¦
> [i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Macro]
[i-Night Portrait]
[i-Night Scenery]
[i-Food]
[i-Sunset]
¦ > [i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Low Light]
[i-Macro]
≥ [
¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard  settings are set.
≥ When [ ] or [] is selected, the unit automatically detects a person’s face,  an d it will adjust the focus and 
exposure.  (Face  Detection)
≥ During AF Tracking, Scene Detection does not...

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∫Functions that work automaticallyThe following functions work automatically in order for the uni t to perform the most optimum settings.
≥ Scene Detection  
≥ Backlight Compensation
≥  Face Detection  
≥ Auto White Balance
≥ Intelligent  ISO sensitivity control
≥ [Red-Eye Removal]
≥ [i.Resolution]
≥ [i.Dynamic]
≥  [AF Assist Lamp]
∫ Menus that can be setOnly the following menus can be set.
The Backlight Compensation≥When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the u ni t will...

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∫Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
Recording Mode: 
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while check ing th
 e screen.
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp  focus backgr ound. Set the aperture value to a 
lower number when you want a soft focus background.
1[ ] >  [ ]. (P84)2Operate the control ring to set the blur.
3Taking pictures. Strong defocus
Weak defocus
≥ When recording a motion picture, the blur is adjusted...

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∫Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone
Recording Mode: 
This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone t o your pre
 ferred settings from the ones set by 
this unit.
Setting brightness
1[ ] >  [ ]. (P84)2Operate the control ring to adjust the brightness.
≥ Ta p   [ ] to return to the Recording screen.
Setting color (Fine adjustment of the White Balance)
1[ ] >  [ ]. (P84)2Operate the control ring to adjust the color.
≥ This will adjust the color of the...

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Recording Mode: 
Set the Recording Mode to []. (P 51)
∫ Program Shift
In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value an d shutter speed without changing the 
exposure. This is called Program Shift.
You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aper ture
  value or record a moving subject more 
dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture  in Program AE Mode.
1[] >  [ ]. (P84)
2Rotate the control ring to perform Program Shift.
A Exposure meter
≥ T...

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Recording Mode: 
1Set the Recording Mode to []. (P51)
2Operate the control ring to set the aperture 
value.  (P84)
A Aperture Value
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp  focus background. 
Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft f ocus background.
Aperture value:
Reduces
It becomes easier to defocus 
the backgro

und. Aperture value:
Increases
It becomes easier to 
mainta
in focus as far as the 
background.
Available...

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Recording Mode: 
1Set the Recording Mode to []. (P51)
2Operate the control ring to set the shutter 
speed.  (P 84)
A Shutter Speed
¢ 1 When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [SH], the shutter spe ed
  becomes 1/50 to 1/16000.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster 
shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a  slower shutter speed.
Shutter speed:
Slow
It becomes easier to express 
move

ment. Shutter...

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Recording Mode: 
1Set the Recording Mode to []. (P51)
2Operate the control ring to set the aperture 
value and shutter speed.  (P 84)
≥The unit switches between aperture setting operation and 
shutter
 speed setting operation each time [ ] is tapped.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
C Manual Exposure Assistance
¢ 1

When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [SH], the shutter spe ed
  becomes 1/50 to 1/16000.
Manual Exposure Mode
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value...