Panasonic Dmc Fh25 Owners Manual

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[Rec] Mode: ·
Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])
Press 4 [#].
Press  3/4 to select a mode and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, 
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective...

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press 2 [ë].
Press  3/4 to select a mode and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indi cator will blink and then may turn on brightly 
operating as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.•Self-timer cannot be used while...

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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
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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 set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited...

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[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  3/4/2/ 1 to select [Scene Mode], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the Scene Mode and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item...

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You can register the Scene Mode you use most frequently as one of the Recording Modes.
Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [ !], and then press 
[MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select [ ] ([My Scene Mode]) and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•If you have already registered My Scene Mode, the icon for the registered Scene Mode 
will be displayed, rather than [ ].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the Scene Mode and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating...

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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.
When taking pictures of people outdoors during t he daytime, this mode enables the texture 
of their skin to appear even softer than with [Portrait]. (It is...

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Select this to take pictures of yourself.
∫Technique for Self Portrait Mode
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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.
•If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we 
recommend...

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You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.
∫ Setting the recording direction
1Press  3/4  to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET].
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The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
2Take the picture.
•You can retake the picture by selecting [Retake].
3Press  3 to select [Next] and then press [MENU/SET].
•Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.
4Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or...

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Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.Note
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Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.•This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.
This allows you to take pictures of a  person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.
Note
•We recommend using a tripod...

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This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by 
the ambient light in restaurants etc.
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
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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...