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], 
[Auto Bracket] or recording motion pictures. It does not turn 
of
 f until recording is complete.
[ ‰ ] ([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every ti
me
  regardless of the recording 
conditions.
≥ The flash is temporarily [ ‡] wh
 ile [Burst], [Auto Bracket] or 
recording motion pictures.
[ ] ([Always ON]) Permanently on.
≥
The available recording range is smaller than when recording 
with

 [‡ ] and [ ‰].
[ Π] ([Forced Flash Off]
)The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
≥Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of 
fl
ash is not permitted.
≥ Correcting red-eye  (P113) 
						

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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 subject from too close, or without sufficient flash  will n
 ot provide the appropriate level of exposure, 
and may result in a picture that is too white or dark.
≥ If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Bala nce may no
 t be properly adjusted.
Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)
‡
60 to 1/16000 (with the [Shutter Type] set to [Auto])
60 to 1/2000 (with the [Shutter Type] set to [Mechanical Shutter])
‰
Π
						

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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] —— — ±
[Sweet Child's Face] ±±— ±
[Distinct Scenery] —— — ±
[Bright Blue Sky] —— — ±
[Romantic Sunset Glow] —— — ±
[Vivid Sunset Glow] —— — ±
[Glistening Water] —— — ±
[Clear Nightscape] —— — ±
[Cool Night Sky] —— — ±
[Warm Glowing Nightscape] —— — ±
[Artistic Nightscape] —— — ±
[Glittering Illuminations] —— — ±
[Handheld Night Shot] —— — ±
[Clear Night Portrait] ±±— ±
[Appetizing Food] ±±— ±
[Cute Dessert] ±±— ±
[Freeze Animal Motion] ±±— ±
[Clear Sports Shot] ±±— ±
[Monochrome] ±±— ±
≥ The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed.  Se
 t the flash setting again if necessary.
≥ In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [  Œ  ].
– When [HDR] is set to [ON]
– When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] 
						

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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.
≥ Tap the item on the control ring to configure it.
≥ Drag the slide bar on the control ring and move it to the value  to 
confi
 gure. Control ring bar 
						

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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)
[ ] [S

ensitivity]  (P87)
[ ] W

hite Balance  (P88
 )
[ ] [Aperture]  (P58, 60)
[ ] [S

hutter Speed] (P59 , 
 60)
[ ] Creative Control selection  (P70
 )
[ ] Scene Guide selection  (P
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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 automatically
 
sets
  the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the 
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize  
the jitter of the subject.
≥ Maximum [3200]
¢1
≥The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is press ed 
halfw ay. It is continuously changing to match the movement of t he 
subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.
[L.100]
¢2/[125]/[200]/[400]/[800]/
[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/
[H.25600]
¢2
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
≥ When the [ISO Increments]  (P114)  in [Rec] menu is set to  
[1/3  EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will increase.
¢ 1 When the [ISO Limit Set] (P1
 13) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set autom atically within 
the value set in [ISO Limit Set].
¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity
125   12800
Recording location (recommended) When it is light (outdoors)When it is dark
Shutter speed SlowFast
Noise LessIncreased
Jitter of the subject IncreasedLess 
						

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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  the color of white which is 
closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light  source.
[AWB]([Auto White Balance]) Automatic adjustment
[ V ] ([Daylight]) When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[ Ð ] ([Cloudy]) When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[ î ] ([Shade]) When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[ Ñ ] ([Incandescent]) When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[ ] ([Color Temperature]) When using the preset color temperature setting
[ ] ([White Set]) The manually set value is used
≥ Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture
  etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the 
lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ].
≥ The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the fl as
 h range of this unit. (P82)
≥ I
n Scene Guide Mode, changing t he scene  or Recording Mode will return White Balance settings (including the 
White Balance fine adjustment setting) back to [AWB].
≥ In the Scene Guide Modes listed be low, W
 hite Balance is fixed to [AWB].
– [Backlit Softness]/[Relaxing Tone]/[Distinct Scenery]/[Bright  Bl ue Sky]/[Romantic Sunset Glow]/[Vivid Sunset 
Glow]/[Glistening Water]/[Clea r Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic 
Nightscape]/[Glittering Illumi nations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Clear Night Portrait]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute 
Dessert] 
						

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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 light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K l K

elvin Color Temperature
∫Setting the White Balance manuallySet the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when ta king photographs.
1Select []. (P88)2Ta p   [ ].3Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or other object so 
that only the white object fills the entire screen, and tap 
[ ].
≥ White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or  too dar
 k. Set the White Balance again after 
adjusting to appropriate brightness. 
						

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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 temperature from [2500] to [10000].
∫ Finely adjusting the White BalanceYou can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance.
1[ ] >  [ ]. (P84)
2Ta p   [ ].3Operate the control ring to configure settings.
Left: Red (If blue is too strong.)
Right:  Blue (If red is too strong.)
≥ Return the White Balance fine adjustment bar to the center 
when no

 adjustment to the White  Balance fine adjustment is 
required.
≥ If you finely adjust the White Balance, the White Balance icon  on the scr
 een turns red or blue.
≥ The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the p icture  when using the flash.
≥ You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each Wh ite Balance item.