Panasonic Dmc F3 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: ¿
Taking pictures that match the scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Mode)
When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera 
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press 
[MODE].
Press  3/4  to select [SCENE MODE], and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select the Scene Mode.
• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by...

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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to 
improve the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture 
of...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select this to take pictures of yourself.
∫Technique for Self Portrait Mode
• Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator 
lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold 
the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
• The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is 
blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to 
focus.
• The recorded picture automatically appears on the...

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This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Night Portrait Mode
• Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)
• Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.
• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking a picture.
Note• The focus range is 60 cm (1.97 feet) (Wide)/1.2 m (4.04 feet) (Tele) to 5 m (16.4 feet).
• We recommend using a...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Party Mode
• Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)
• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking pictures.
Note• The initial...

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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the 
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P86).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press  1 .2Press  3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]....

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time 
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P86).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on  P56.
Note
• The initial setting for the AF Assist Lamp is [OFF].
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ Ø].
• Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other...

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This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫Picture Size
1Press  3/4 to select the Picture Size and then press [MENU/SET] to set.• 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the Picture Size.2Take pictures.• Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
• The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.
• The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Still pictures are taken continuously with the flash. It is convenient to take continuous still 
pictures in dark places.
∫Picture Size
1Press  3/4 to select the Picture Size and then press [MENU/SET] to set.• 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the Picture Size.2Take pictures.• Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note• You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.
• The focus range is 20 cm...

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This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1Press  3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].• It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu.  (P22)2Take pictures.• Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do 
not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When 
countdown...