Panasonic Dmc F3 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
Applicable modes: 
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[ ]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
Note
• When setting to [ ], the camera detects movement of the subject and then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to movement and...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest 
to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: 
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Note• The Optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded  under so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
• The White...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Auto White Balance
Depending 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 colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.
This allows the appropriate focusing method to be selected.
Applicable modes: 
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Note• The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the  same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF 
Mode to [ Ø].
• If the AF Mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.
• The camera may detect...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫About [ š] (Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the 
faces.
Ye l l o w :
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when 
the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
• Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Applicable modes: 
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[OFF], [ ˜]
• The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster.
Note• About [BURST]
– The burst speed becomes slower halfway.  The exact timing of this depends on the type of 
card and the Picture Size.
– You can take...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.
Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colours of the pictures 
can be turned into sepia colours or other colour effects can be achieved.
Applicable modes: 
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Note• When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid noise, we  recommend setting to [NATURAL].
• You cannot set [NATURAL], [VIVID], [COOL] or [WARM] in Auto Scene Mode.
• In Auto Scene Mode, you can...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions that make focusing difficult.
Applicable modes: 
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Note• The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).
• When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp  A (e.g. when taking 
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In 
this case, it will become more difficult to...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Advanced (Recording pictur es)Entering Text
It is possible to enter babies and pets names and the names of travel destinations when 
recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
Display the entry screen.
• You can display the entry screen via the following operations.– [NAME] of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET]  (P56) in Scene Mode.
– [LOCATION] in [TRAVEL DATE]  (P65).
Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select text and then press 
[MENU/SET] to register.
• Press...

Advanced (Playback)
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Advanced (Playback)Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)
You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can 
do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures.
Furthermore, you can play back only those pictures you have set as Favourites as a Slide 
Show.
This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set 
to view the pictures you have taken.
Slide the...