Panasonic Dmc F3 Operating Instructions Manual
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Basic
∫When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P91) setting
The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or
[ ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.
([ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as
[FAVORITE].)
Note
• Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [ ‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient
battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
• If you press...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-40.png "Page 41
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Basic
∫When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P91) setting
The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or
[ ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.
([ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as
[FAVORITE].)
Note
• Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [ ‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient
battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
• If you press...")
- 41 - Basic ∫When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P91) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note • Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [ ‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). • If you press...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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Advanced (Recording pictur es)About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
ALCD monitor
B [DISPLAY] button
• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P38), while playing back motion
pictures (P84) and during a Slide Show (P80), you can only select
“Normal display F” or “No display H”.
In Recording Mode
In Playback Mode
Note
• In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-41.png "Page 42
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Advanced (Recording pictur es)About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
ALCD monitor
B [DISPLAY] button
• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P38), while playing back motion
pictures (P84) and during a Slide Show (P80), you can only select
“Normal display F” or “No display H”.
In Recording Mode
In Playback Mode
Note
• In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode,...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 42 - Advanced (Recording pictur es)About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. ALCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P38), while playing back motion pictures (P84) and during a Slide Show (P80), you can only select “Normal display F” or “No display H”. In Recording Mode In Playback Mode Note • In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode,...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: ·¿
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Set the flash to match the recording.
Press 1 [‰ ].
Press 3/4 to select a mode.
• You can also press 1 [‰] to select.
• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by Recording Mode”. (P45)
Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-42.png "Page 43
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: ·¿
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Set the flash to match the recording.
Press 1 [‰ ].
Press 3/4 to select a mode.
• You can also press 1 [‰] to select.
• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by Recording Mode”. (P45)
Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is...")
- 43 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: ·¿ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰ ]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 1 [‰] to select. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by Recording Mode”. (P45) Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is...
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¢The flash is activated three times. The subject should not move until the third flash is
activated. Interval until the third flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
[RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P78) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on
the flash icon.
∫ About the digital red-eye correction
When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P78) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ([ ],
[ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-43.png "Page 44
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¢The flash is activated three times. The subject should not move until the third flash is
activated. Interval until the third flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
[RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P78) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on
the flash icon.
∫ About the digital red-eye correction
When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P78) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ([ ],
[ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 44 - ¢The flash is activated three times. The subject should not move until the third flash is activated. Interval until the third flash depends on the brightness of the subject. [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P78) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon. ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P78) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
¢ [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject
and brightness.
• The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary.
• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-44.png "Page 45
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
¢ [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject
and brightness.
• The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary.
• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash...")
- 45 - Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (± : Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ¢ [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash...
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∫The available flash range to take pictures• The available flash range is an approximation.
• The available focus range differs depending on the Recording Mode.
• The edge of the picture may appear dark if you shoot a very close subject with the flash while
the zoom lever is close to the W side. Zoom in slightly if this occurs.
• In [HIGH SENS.] (P57) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between
[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-45.png "Page 46
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∫The available flash range to take pictures• The available flash range is an approximation.
• The available focus range differs depending on the Recording Mode.
• The edge of the picture may appear dark if you shoot a very close subject with the flash while
the zoom lever is close to the W side. Zoom in slightly if this occurs.
• In [HIGH SENS.] (P57) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between
[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 46 - ∫The available flash range to take pictures• The available flash range is an approximation. • The available focus range differs depending on the Recording Mode. • The edge of the picture may appear dark if you shoot a very close subject with the flash while the zoom lever is close to the W side. Zoom in slightly if this occurs. • In [HIGH SENS.] (P57) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available...
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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢ When [ ] in [SENSITIVITY] is set [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode• In Auto Scene Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
• In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.
Note• If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the
heat or lighting from the flash.
• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-46.png "Page 47
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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢ When [ ] in [SENSITIVITY] is set [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode• In Auto Scene Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
• In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.
Note• If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the
heat or lighting from the flash.
• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the...")
- 47 - Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫Shutter speed for each flash setting ¢ When [ ] in [SENSITIVITY] is set [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode• In Auto Scene Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene. • In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table. Note• If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the heat or lighting from the flash. • When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the...
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[REC] Mode: ·n
Taking Close-up Pictures
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 20 cm (0.66 feet) from the lens by
rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
Press 4 [#].
• In m acro mode, [] i s di spl ayed. To cancel the
Macro Mode, press 4 again.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.
∫Focus range¢ The...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-47.png "Page 48
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[REC] Mode: ·n
Taking Close-up Pictures
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 20 cm (0.66 feet) from the lens by
rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
Press 4 [#].
• In m acro mode, [] i s di spl ayed. To cancel the
Macro Mode, press 4 again.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.
∫Focus range¢ The...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 48 - [REC] Mode: ·n Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 20 cm (0.66 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). Press 4 [#]. • In m acro mode, [] i s di spl ayed. To cancel the Macro Mode, press 4 again. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. ∫Focus range¢ The...
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[REC] Mode: ·¿
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Note• When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF assist lamp (P78) to allow the camera to focus on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-48.png "Page 49
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[REC] Mode: ·¿
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Note• When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF assist lamp (P78) to allow the camera to focus on the...")
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[REC] Mode: ·¿n
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.Note
• EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed.
• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
• The set exposure value is memorised...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-49.png "Page 50
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[REC] Mode: ·¿n
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.Note
• EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed.
• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
• The set exposure value is memorised...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 50 - [REC] Mode: ·¿n Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.Note • EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed. • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The set exposure value is memorised...