Panasonic Dmc Fp3 Operating Instructions Manual
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Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:
Touch on the Quick menu (→17)
• You can also set by touching [FLASH] in the
[REC] menu.
Touch the type of flash
• Touch [EXIT] to return to the original screen.
●Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away when using the flash to take pictures of infants.
Type, operations Uses
[AUTO]
• Automatically judges whether or not to flashNormal use
[AUTO/RED-EYE]∗1 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce
red-eye)Taking...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65789/w64_dmc-fp3_en_adv_om_d-35.png "Page 36
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Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:
Touch on the Quick menu (→17)
• You can also set by touching [FLASH] in the
[REC] menu.
Touch the type of flash
• Touch [EXIT] to return to the original screen.
●Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away when using the flash to take pictures of infants.
Type, operations Uses
[AUTO]
• Automatically judges whether or not to flashNormal use
[AUTO/RED-EYE]∗1 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce
red-eye)Taking...")
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■
Available types in each mode (○: Available, —: Not available, ○: Default setting)
[SCENE MODE]
○○∗
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∗ Set to (Auto), (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) or (Slow Sync.) according to the subject and brightness. • The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes: , , , , , and .
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Focus range according to ISO Sensitivity...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65789/w64_dmc-fp3_en_adv_om_d-36.png "Page 37
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■
Available types in each mode (○: Available, —: Not available, ○: Default setting)
[SCENE MODE]
○○∗
○○○○○-○--○○○--○○○○-○○○○-----○------○○-○○○○○-○--○○○○○○○○---------○○---------------○-○○--------○○○○○○○○○○○○○○-○○○○
∗ Set to (Auto), (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) or (Slow Sync.) according to the subject and brightness. • The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes: , , , , , and .
■
Focus range according to ISO Sensitivity...")
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Taking close-up pictures
Recording Mode:
When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF MACRO] () enables you to take
pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 10 cm (0.33 feet)
for max. W).
■Focus range for AF Macro Mode
Distance between the lens
and the subject
10 cm
(0.33 feet)50 cm
(1.64 feet)∞
Zoom ratio1 x (Max. W)
Gradually changes
4 x (Max. T)
●During [MACRO ZOOM] recording, the focus range is 10 cm (0.33 feet) to infinity,
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Taking close-up pictures
Recording Mode:
When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF MACRO] () enables you to take
pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 10 cm (0.33 feet)
for max. W).
■Focus range for AF Macro Mode
Distance between the lens
and the subject
10 cm
(0.33 feet)50 cm
(1.64 feet)∞
Zoom ratio1 x (Max. W)
Gradually changes
4 x (Max. T)
●During [MACRO ZOOM] recording, the focus range is 10 cm (0.33 feet) to infinity,
regardless...")
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●In [MACRO ZOOM], higher magnification results in lower picture quality. ●When zoomed macro is specified, Extra Optical Zoom is disabled. ●We recommend using a tripod, [SELFTIMER], or setting [FLASH] to [FORCED
FLASH OFF].
●Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures
if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment being severely
reduced.
●The resolution outside the area in focus may be lower.
Taking...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65789/w64_dmc-fp3_en_adv_om_d-38.png "Page 39
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●In [MACRO ZOOM], higher magnification results in lower picture quality. ●When zoomed macro is specified, Extra Optical Zoom is disabled. ●We recommend using a tripod, [SELFTIMER], or setting [FLASH] to [FORCED
FLASH OFF].
●Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures
if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment being severely
reduced.
●The resolution outside the area in focus may be lower.
Taking...")
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65789/w64_dmc-fp3_en_adv_om_d-40.png "Page 41
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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...")
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65789/w64_dmc-fp3_en_adv_om_d-41.png "Page 42
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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...")
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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) •...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65789/w64_dmc-fp3_en_adv_om_d-42.png "Page 43
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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)
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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...")
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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....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65789/w64_dmc-fp3_en_adv_om_d-44.png "Page 45
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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
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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 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 compensation, select 0. Touch [EXIT] ●After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed in the bottom-left corner of the screen. ●The exposure compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is turned off. ●Exposure compensation cannot be used with the [STARRY SKY] Scene Mode.
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 [REC] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually (available settings vary according to scene setting): [SENSITIVITY], [MACRO MODE], [COLOR MODE] ●White Balance can only be set in the next scene. [PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [TRANSFORM], [SELF PORTRAIT], [SPORTS], [BABY], [PET], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [PHOTO FRAME] (Setting is restored to [AWB] when scene is changed.) ●The types of flash available (→37) vary according to the scene. The Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the default setting when the Scene Mode is changed. ●Guidelines displayed in grey in [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY], and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes. Display the screen for Recording Mode selection Touch [SCENE MODE] Touch a scene The recording screen for the selected Scene Mode will display. • Touch ▲▼ on the screen to change the page. Zoom lever can also be used to switch to next screen. • Touch [EXIT] to return to the original screen. Using [SCENE MODE] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes. Zoom lever
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) • Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness. • [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection). • If a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed. [TRANSFORM] Changes the subject to a slim-looking or glamorous appearance. Touch a transform effect. The settings can also be changed in the Quick menu. [SLIM] ↑ [NO EFFECT] ↓ [STRETCH] Take the picture. Notes • This function can be used for personal use only, and is not to be used for unauthorized commercial purposes or commercial gain, which would represent a copyright issue. • Do not use in ways that violate public order and decency or defame or slander others. • Do not use in ways that harm the subject. • When taking a picture, a process is performed that improves the skin appearance. • The picture quality becomes slightly lower. • [PICTURE SIZE] is fixed as follows. : 3 M : 2.5 M : 2 M • [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection). • Face detection may not work as effectively when using [SLIM] or [STRETCH]. • The following functions cannot be used: Extra Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[BURST] Scene Uses, Tips Notes ■Changing the selected Scene Mode Touch on the recording screen From the scene menu, touch a scene Touch to change the scene
44 VQT2P69 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 recommended. • Main fixed settings: [STABILIZER]: [MODE 2] [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF] [SELFTIMER]: [OFF]/[2SEC.] • [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection). [SCENERY] Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects. Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away. • Main fixed settings: [FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH OFF] [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF] [SPORTS] Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away. • 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 1 second. • Main fixed setting: [SENSITIVITY]: [ ] (Automatically set in a range up to 1600) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. Tips • Use flash. • Subject should not move. • Tripod, self-timer recommended. • Stand at least 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away at the Wide end (wide-angle) • Focus: Max. W: 80 cm - 5 m (2.62 feet - 16.4 feet) Max. T: 1.2 m - 5 m (3.94 feet - 16.4 feet) • 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 1 second (or up to 8 seconds if flash is set to (Forced Flash Off)). • Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes. • Shutter may remain closed for 8 seconds after taking picture. • [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection).
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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.
• Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]:
[FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 - 800
[FOOD]
Takes natural-looking pictures of food.
Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet) and above
Max. T : 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above−
[PARTY]
Brighten subjects and background in
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
Tips
• Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
• Zoom: Wide (W side)
• Use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended. • [AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).
[CANDLE
LIGHT]
Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit
room.
Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet) and above
Max. T : 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above
• Do not use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.) • 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 1 second.
• [AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
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[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 picture.
• To reset: Select [RESET] from [SETUP] menu.
• Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet) and above
Max. T : 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above • Age and name will be displayed
for approx. 5 seconds after
setting this mode.
• 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 1 second.
• Age display format depends on
[LANGUAGE] setting.
• [AGE] and [NAME] print setting
can be made on your computer
using the supplied CD-ROM
‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’. Text may
also be stamped onto the still
picture using [TEXT STAMP]
(→70).
• Date of birth will be displayed as
[0 month 0 day].
• Main fixed setting:
[SENSITIVITY]: [
]
(Automatically set in a range up
to 1600)
• [AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).
[PET]
Records pet’s age and name when taking
pictures.
Tips
• Same as for [BABY] • 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 1 second.
• Default settings are as follows.
[AF MODE]:
(1-area-focusing)
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
• Refer to [BABY] for other notes
and fixed functions.
[SUNSET]
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as
sunsets. • Main fixed settings:
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80
[FLASH]:
[FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
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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]
[HI-SPEED
BURST]
Takes pictures of rapid movement or a
decisive moment.
Touch a number of recording pixels (aspect
ratio).
Take pictures. (Hold shutter button)
Still pictures are taken continuously while the
shutter button is pressed fully.
Maximum
speed∗Approx. 4.6 pictures/sec
Number of
recordable
pictures∗Built-in
memoryApprox. 15 or
more
Card
Approx. 15 to 100(The maximum is 100)
∗
The burst speed and number of recordable
pictures change according to the recording
conditions or types of cards.
Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet) and above
Max. T : 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above • The number of burst recording
pictures increases immediately
after formatting.
• The picture quality becomes
slightly lower.
• Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO500 - 800
• The focus, zoom, exposure,
White Balance, shutter speed
and ISO Sensitivity are fixed to
the settings for the first picture.
• The following functions cannot
be used:
Extra Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL
ZOOM]/[SELFTIMER]/[BURST]
• If recording is repeated,
depending on the usage
conditions, there may be a delay
before the camera takes pictures
again.
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
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[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
Max. T : 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above • The picture quality becomes
slightly lower.
• Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]:
[FORCED FLASH
ON]
[SENSITIVITY]: [
]
(Automatically set in a range up
to 3200)
• The focus, zoom, exposure
compensation, shutter speed,
and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at
the setting for the first picture.
• The shutter speed becomes
1/30th of a second to 1/1600th of
a second.
• The following functions cannot
be used:
Extra Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL
ZOOM]/[BURST]
• For details about flash (→36)
[STARRY
SKY]
Takes clear pictures of starry skies or dark
subjects.
• Shutter speed settings
Touch a shutter speed (seconds).
• The number of
seconds can be
changed with
Quick menu. (→17)
Press shutter button.
Countdown begins
Tips
• Set longer shutter speeds for darker
conditions.
• Always use a tripod.
• Self-timer recommended.
• Do not move the camera until the countdown
(above) has ended.
(Countdown for processing is redisplayed
afterwards) • Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]:
[FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[STABILIZER]: [OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80
• The following functions cannot
be used:
[BURST]/[EXPOSURE]
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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 clear blues of the sky and the
sea without darkening subject. • [AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).
• Do not touch camera with wet
hands.
• Beware of sand and sea water.
[SNOW]Brings out the natural colour of snow in ski
slope and mountain scenes. • Battery life is reduced in lower air
temperatures.
[AERIAL
PHOTO]
Takes pictures of the view from aircraft
windows.
Tips
• Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting
colours when aligning the focus.
• Check that the interior of the aircraft is not
reflected in the window.
• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away. • Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
•Turn the camera off when
taking off or landing.
•When using the camera, follow
all instructions from the cabin
crew.
[FILM
GRAIN]
Produces black and white pictures with a
grainy texture.
Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet) and above
Max. T : 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above • Main fixed setting:
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO1600
• The following functions cannot
be used:
[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[BURST]
[PHOTO
FRAME]
A frame is superimposed over the still
pictures.
Touch a frame. • The recording pixel level is 2 M
().
• Main fixed setting:
[AUTO REVIEW]: [2 SEC.]
• The colour of the frame displayed
on the screen and the colour of
the frame around the actual still
picture may differ, but this is not a
malfunction.
• Guide lines cannot be displayed.
• The following functions are not
available:
Extra Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL
ZOOM]/[BURST]
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
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 switch to [MY SCENE MODE] and you can record in the registered Scene Mode. Zoom lever Display the screen for Recording Mode selection Touch [MY SCENE MODE] • If you have already registered in My Scene Mode, it is displayed as a registered scene. Touch a scene The selected Scene Mode is registered under [MY SCENE MODE] and the recording screen displays. • Touch ▲▼ on the screen to change the page. Zoom lever can also be used to switch to next screen. • Touch [EXIT] to return to the original screen.