Panasonic Dmc Fh25 Owners Manual

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Recording
[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 focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
•Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between 
the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
ItemDescription of settings
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([AF Macro])
This mode allows you to take clos e-up pictures of a subject, e.g. 
when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a 
subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the 
zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 k).
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[ ] is displayed during AF Macro Mode.
[]
([Macro Zoom])
You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3 k while 
maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide 
position [5 cm (0.17 feet)].
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The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.•Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (digital zoom range)•Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used when [ ] in [AF Mode] is set.•[ ] is displayed during Macro Zoom Mode.
[OFF]
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[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿
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 in [Hi-Speed Burst] in Scene Mode.
ItemDescription of settings
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Picture is taken after 10 seconds.
•Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [Self Portrait] in Scene 
Mode.
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Picture is taken after 2 seconds.
•When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid 
the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
[OFF]
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Press the shutter button half way to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
•The self-timer indicator  A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)  (DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)  
						

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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 depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [Starry Sky] in Scene Mode.
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
Press 3 [È] until [Exposure] appears, compensate 
the exposure with 2 /1.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Press [MENU/SET].
•The exposure compensation value appears on the screen. 
						

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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 by rotating 
the zoom lever.
∫ Changing Scene Mode1Press [MENU/SET], press  2/1  to select [Scene Mode] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select the Scene Mode and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
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The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
–[Sensitivity]–[i.Exposure]–[i.Resolution]–[Color Mode]
Selecting Scene Mode for each recording (Scene Mode) 
						

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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 the zoom lever.•The selected Scene Mode is registered as My Scene Mode, so that the next time you 
are recording, you can select it from [Rec] mode.
∫ Changing My Scene Mode1Press [MENU/SET], press  2/1  to select [Scene Mode] and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select the Scene Mode and then press [MENU/SET].
Registering frequently used Scene Modes (My Scene Mode) 
						

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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 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
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If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.•This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.
Subject can be recorded either  slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be 
recorded smoothly.
∫ Setting the level of transform
Select the level of transform.
Note
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Do not use the material against the public order and morals, or to offend someone.
 [Portrait]
 [Soft Skin]
 [Transform] 
						

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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 using the 2 second Self-timer.
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
 [Self Portrait]
 [Scenery] 
						

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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 
vertically so the transparent image overlaps.
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When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 and 4.
5Press  3/4  to select  [Exit] and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
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The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•We recommend using a tripod. When it is dark, we recommend using the self-timer for taking 
pictures.
•Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the CD-ROM (supplied).
 [Panorama Assist] 
						

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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 and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.•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 allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
Note
•
We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.•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.
 [Sports]
 [Night Portrait]
 [Night Scenery] 
						

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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 to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking pictures.
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫ Technique for Candle Light Mode
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This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
 [Food] 
 [Party]
 [Candle Light]