Panasonic Dmc Cm1 Owners Manual

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Applicable modes: 
From the Recording screen > [ ] >   [Rec]  > [Flash].
Taking pictures by using the flash
With the built-in flash you can take pictures in dark places or adjust the entire 
contrast of a picture by illuminating a subject with a bright b ackground.
Flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
[ ‡ ] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditi
ons 
ma
 ke it necessary.
≥ The flash is [ ] to suit recording conditions while [Burst],...

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∫The available flash range (approximation)If the distance to the subject is close when taking a picture u sing a flash, part of the recorded image becomes 
dark because the light of flash is  blocked by the lens or it becomes out of flash range. Check the distance to the 
subject when taking a picture.
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
Wide
[AUTO] in [Se nsitiv
 ity]60 cm (2.0  feet) to 5.3  m (17  feet)
≥ This is the range when [ISO Limit Set]  (P113)  is set to 
 [OFF].
≥ Recording a...

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∫Available flash settings by Recording ModeThe available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± :  Available, —:  Not available)
Recording Mode ‡‰ Œ
Intelligent Auto Mode ±— — ±
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ±— — ±
Program AE Mode ±± ±±
Aperture-Priority AE Mode ±± ±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode ±± ±±
Manual Exposure Mode ±± ±±
Creative Control Mode —— — ±
Panorama Shot Mode —— — ±
Scene Guide 
Mode [Clea

r Portrait]
±±— ±
[Silky Skin] ±±— ±
[Backlit Softness] —— — ±
[Relaxing Tone] —— —...

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Operating the control ring
Applicable modes: 
A function to suit the Recording Mode is assigned to the control r
 ing.
∫ Rotating the control ring
Functions assigned by the control ring can be set by directly 
rotating the control ring from the Recording screen.
The default function assigned to the control ring differs depen ding 
on th
 e Recording Mode.
∫Operating the control ring bar with touch operations
Operation of the control ring bar differs depending on the conf igured 
function.
≥...

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∫Change various settings with the control ring
1Ta p   [ ].
≥ To use the function displayed on the recording screen, rotate 
the con
trol ring without tapping [ ].
2Select the item.
≥The items and the order they are displayed differ depending on  the
  Recording Mode.3Operating the control ring. (P84)
4Ta p   [ ] to close the menu.
[
] Zoom (P79)
[ ] De

focus Control  (P5
 5)
[ ] Fine adjustment of the White Balance  (P56)
[ ] E

xposure Compensation  (P86
 )
[ ] Program Shift  (P57)
[ ]...

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Applicable modes: 
1[] >  [ ]. (P84)
2Operate the control ring to configure settings.
≥ Select  [0] to return to the original exposure.
3Ta p   [ ].
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot  achieve appropriate exposure due to the 
difference in brightness between the subject and the background .
UnderexposedProperly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure towards 
pos
 itive. Compensate the exposure towards 
neg
ative. 

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Applicable modes: 
1[] >  [ ]. (P84)
2Operate the control ring to configure settings.
3Ta p   [ ].
Setting the Light Sensitivity
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be se t. Setting to a higher figure 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the re sulting pictures 
coming out dark.
[AUTO] The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the 
brig
htness.
≥ Maximum [3200]
¢1
[ ]
(Intelligent) The unit detects movement of the subject and then...

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Applicable modes: 
1[] >  [ ]. (P84)
2Operate the control ring to select an item.
≥ For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to  P82.
≥ [ ] is not available in the following cases.
– Shutter-Priority AE Mode
– Manual Exposure Mode
≥ [AUTO] is not available in the following case.
– Manual Exposure Mode
Adjusting the White Balance
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditi ons where the color of 
white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to...

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∫Auto White BalanceDepending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish 
tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are  being used or there is nothing with a color close 
to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a ca se like this, set the White Balance to a mode other 
than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (
 Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent...

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∫Setting the color temperatureYou can set the color temperature manually for taking natural p ictures in different lighting conditions.
The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the col or temperature increases, the picture 
becomes more bluish. As the colo r temperature decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.
1[] >  [ ]. (P84)2Operate the control ring and align [ ] to the center.
3Ta p   [].4Operate the control ring to configure settings.
≥ You can set a color...