Panasonic Dmc Fp3 Operating Instructions Manual

VQT2P69   41
  Taking pictures with exposure compensation
Recording Mode:       
Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between 
brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be 
possible in some cases.
Under-exposed Optimum exposure Over-exposed
Plus direction Minus direction
Touch  on the Quick menu (→17)
  • You can also set by touching [EXPOSURE] 
in the [REC] menu
Touch ◄► 
  • If you are not going to use exposure...

42   VQT2P69
  Taking pictures according to the scene 
[SCENE MODE]
Recording Mode:   
  ■Registering commonly 
used scenes
[MY SCENE MODE] (→50)
  ■When the description is 
ON (  )
Touch to turn description ON/OFF
When a scene is touched, a scene description is displayed.
When [SET] is touched, the recording screen of the [SCENE MODE] is displayed.
  • Reselect a scene → Touch [CANCEL] 
  ●Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the colouring of your picture.  ●The following...

VQT2P69   43
Using flash in Scene Modes. (→37)
[PORTRAIT]
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a 
healthier appearance in bright daylight 
conditions.
  Tips  
  • Stand as close as possible to subject.
  • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)  • [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection).
 
[SOFT 
SKIN]
Smoothes skin colours in bright, outdoor 
daylight conditions (portraits from chest 
upwards).
  Tips  
  • Stand as close as possible to subject.
  • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)  •...

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Taking pictures according to the scene 
[SCENE MODE] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
 [SELF 
PORTRAIT]
Take pictures of 
yourself.
  Tips  
  • Press shutter button halfway → self-timer 
indicator illuminates → press shutter button 
fully → review
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not 
correctly aligned)
  • Focus: 30 cm - 1.2 m (0.99 - 3.94 feet) 
(Max. W)
  • Do not use zoom (harder to focus).
(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)
  • 2-second self-timer...

VQT2P69   45
How to select a scene. (→42)
Using flash in Scene Modes. (→37)
  
[NIGHT 
SCENERY]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes.
  Tips  
  • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
  • Tripod, self-timer recommended.  • When the camera is set to 
[STABILIZER] and there is very 
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is 
set to [OFF], shutter speed may 
slow down up to 8 seconds.
  • Interference may be noticeable 
with dark scenes.
  • Shutter may remain closed for up 
to 8 seconds after taking picture....

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  Taking pictures according to the scene 
[SCENE MODE] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
 
 
[BABY]
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours.
  • To record age and name
([BABY1] and [BABY2] can be set separately.)
  Touch [SET] for [AGE] or [NAME].   Set the birthday and name.
  Age:    Touch ▲▼ on the screen to set birth 
date and touch [SET]. 
  Name: (See ‘Entering Text’ (→63))
 Touch [EXIT] to close. 
  Tips  
  • Make sure [AGE] and [NAME] are [ON] before 
taking a...

VQT2P69   47
How to select a scene (→42)
Using flash in Scene Modes (→37)
 
  [HIGH 
SENS.]
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor 
conditions.
Touch a number of recording pixels (aspect 
ratio). 
  Tips  
  • Focus:   Max. W:  10 cm (0.33 feet) and above
        Max. T :   50 cm (1.64 feet) and above  • Pictures may appear slightly 
grainy due to high sensitivity.
  • Main fixed setting
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO1600 - 6400
  • The following functions cannot 
be used:
Extra Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL 
ZOOM]...

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Taking pictures according to the scene 
[SCENE MODE] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
 
  [FLASH 
BURST]
Enables continuous recording in dim 
locations.
  Touch a number of recording pixels (aspect 
ratio). 
  Take pictures (Hold shutter button).
Still pictures are taken continuously while the 
shutter button is held down.
Number of continuous shots: Max. 5
  Tips  
  • Use within the effective range of the flash. 
(→37)
  • Focus:   Max. W:  10 cm (0.33 feet) and above...

VQT2P69   49
How to select a scene (→42)
Using flash in Scene Modes (→37)
 [FIREWORKS]
Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night 
sky.
  Tips  
  • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away.
  • Tripod recommended.  • Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 
second or 2 seconds (if there is 
a little jitter or if Optical Image 
Stabilizer is [OFF]). (when not 
using exposure compensation)
  • Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: 
 [FORCED FLASH 
OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
 
[BEACH]
Brings out the...

50   VQT2P69
  Registering commonly used scenes 
[MY SCENE MODE]
Recording Mode:  
  ●For details on the preset scene, see the pages on Scene Mode. (→42)  ●If recording settings are reset by [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu, the preset Scene 
Mode is cleared.
  ■Taking pictures in 
registered Scene Mode
 Press the [MODE] button  Touch [MY SCENE MODE] 
  ■Changing registered 
Scene Mode
 Touch   From the scene menu, touch 
a scene  You can register a commonly used Scene Mode in 
.
After you register it, simply...