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 rotating 
the zoom lever.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected Scene Mode.
∫ About the information • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a Scene Mode, explanations 
about each Scene Mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, 
the screen returns to the Scene Mode menu.)
Note• To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press  1, and return to step 3.
• The Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
• When you take a picture with a Scene Mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the 
picture may differ from the actual scene.
• The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts  them to the optimal setting.
– [SENSITIVITY]
–[COLORMODE] 
						

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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 their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking 
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫Technique for Soft Skin 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
• If a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.
• This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
[PORTRAIT]
[SOFT SKIN] 
						

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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 LCD monitor 
for reviewing.
• If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we recommend using the 2 second  self-timer.
Note• The focus range is about 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.2 m (4.04 feet) (Wide).
• The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1 k).
• The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will 
remain until the camera is turned off, the Scene Mode is changed or [REC] Mode or 
[PLAYBACK] Mode is selected.
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Note
• The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
• This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.
• [ ] in [SENSITIVITY] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
[SELF PORTRAIT]
[SCENERY]
[SPORTS] 
						

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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 tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
Note
• The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.
• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal  processing. This is not a malfunction.
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by 
the ambient light in restaurants etc.
Note
• The focus range is 20 cm (0.66 feet) (Wide)/70 cm (2.30 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
[NIGHT SCENERY]
[FOOD]  
						

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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 setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle Light Mode
• This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.
Note• The focus range is 20 cm (0.66 feet) (Wide)/70 cm (2.30 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [
š].
[PARTY]
[CANDLE LIGHT] 
						

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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].
3Enter the birthday or name.
Birthday:
2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
3/ 4:Set.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on  P79.
• When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].
• If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
4Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.
Note
• The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the  CD-ROM (supplied).
• If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or  name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
• The focus range is 20 cm (0.66 feet) (Wide)/70 cm (2.30 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
• [ ] in [SENSITIVITY] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
• If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the  lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
• If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.
• The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
[BABY1]/[BABY2] 
						

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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 information about this mode.
Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red colour of the sun.
Note
• The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The Sensitivity 
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
∫ 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.
Note
• You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.
• The focus range is 20 cm (0.66 feet) (Wide)/70 cm (2.30 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
[PET]
[SUNSET]
[HIGH SENS.] 
						

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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 conditions and the type  and/or status of the card used.
• The number of burst recording pictures increases immediately after formatting.
Note• The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.
• The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/1000th of a second.
• The focus range is 20 cm (0.66 feet) (Wide)/70 cm (2.30 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
• The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the  settings for the first picture.
• Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture.
• The battery will run out faster in [HI- SPEED BURST] mode than in Normal Mode.
[HI-SPEED BURST]
Maximum Burst 
speedapprox. 6 pictures/second
Number of 
recordable picturesmax. 20 pictures 
						

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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 (0.66 feet) (Wide)/70 cm (2.30 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
• The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the  settings for the first picture.
• The shutter speed becomes 1/30th of a second to 1/1000th of a second.
• [ ] in [SENSITIVITY] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
• See the Note on  P47 when using the flash.
[FLASH BURST]
Number of recordable 
pictures max. 5 pictures 
						

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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 finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same 
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.
• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown  screen is displayed.
∫ Technique for Starry Sky Mode• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend 
taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note• The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫ Technique for Fireworks Mode
• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note• The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
• This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
• The shutter speed becomes 1/4th of a second.
• The AF area is not displayed.
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
[STARRY SKY]
[FIREWORKS]