Panasonic Dmc Fp8 Operating Instructions Manual
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Preparation
∫List of [REC] Modes
Note
•
When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] mode to [REC] mode, the previously set
[REC] mode will be set.
!Normal Picture Mode (P37)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
My Scene Mode (P59)
Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.
ÛScene Mode (P59)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
$Motion Picture Mode (P74)
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65793/w300_dmc-fp8_en_adv_om_d-30.png "Page 31
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Preparation
∫List of [REC] Modes
Note
•
When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] mode to [REC] mode, the previously set
[REC] mode will be set.
!Normal Picture Mode (P37)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
My Scene Mode (P59)
Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.
ÛScene Mode (P59)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
$Motion Picture Mode (P74)
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.")
- 31 - Preparation ∫List of [REC] Modes Note • When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] mode to [REC] mode, the previously set [REC] mode will be set. !Normal Picture Mode (P37) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. My Scene Mode (P59) Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. ÛScene Mode (P59) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. $Motion Picture Mode (P74) This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
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[REC] Mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
•
The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / Quick AF/
[I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65793/w300_dmc-fp8_en_adv_om_d-31.png "Page 32
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[REC] Mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
•
The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / Quick AF/
[I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight...")
Basic - 32 - [REC] Mode: ñ BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / Quick AF/ [I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight...
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Basic
Note
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.•Do not touch the front of the lens. Also, be careful not to let your fingers etc. come into contact
with the lens.
∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P49)
•When [ ‡] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject
and brightness.
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.•Shutter...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65793/w300_dmc-fp8_en_adv_om_d-32.png "Page 33
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Note
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.•Do not touch the front of the lens. Also, be careful not to let your fingers etc. come into contact
with the lens.
∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P49)
•When [ ‡] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject
and brightness.
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.•Shutter...")
- 33 - Basic Note •Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.•Do not touch the front of the lens. Also, be careful not to let your fingers etc. come into contact with the lens. ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P49) •When [ ‡] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. •When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.•Shutter...
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it
will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P96)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65793/w300_dmc-fp8_en_adv_om_d-33.png "Page 34
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it
will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P96)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when...")
Basic - 34 - When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P96) •If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when...
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Basic
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves.
1Press 3.
•[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.•AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the
screen.
•Press 3 again to cancel.
2Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and
press 4 to lock the subject.
•
AF tracking frame will turn yellow.•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be
chosen.
•Press 3 to cancel.
Note
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Basic
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves.
1Press 3.
•[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.•AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the
screen.
•Press 3 again to cancel.
2Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and
press 4 to lock the subject.
•
AF tracking frame will turn yellow.•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be
chosen.
•Press 3 to cancel.
Note
•[FACE RECOG.]...")
- 35 - Basic It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. 1Press 3. •[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.•AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the screen. •Press 3 again to cancel. 2Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press 4 to lock the subject. • AF tracking frame will turn yellow.•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen. •Press 3 to cancel. Note •[FACE RECOG.]...
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•Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] Mode menu
–[PICT URE SIZE]¢ (P89) /[BURST] (P100) /[COLOR MODE]¢ (P101) /[FACE RECOG.] (P77)
¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
–[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[STABILIZER DEMO.]•The settings of the following items are fixed.
•The following functions cannot be used.–[AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/
[DIGITAL...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65793/w300_dmc-fp8_en_adv_om_d-35.png "Page 36
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•Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] Mode menu
–[PICT URE SIZE]¢ (P89) /[BURST] (P100) /[COLOR MODE]¢ (P101) /[FACE RECOG.] (P77)
¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
–[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[STABILIZER DEMO.]•The settings of the following items are fixed.
•The following functions cannot be used.–[AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/
[DIGITAL...")
Basic - 36 - •Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] Mode menu –[PICT URE SIZE]¢ (P89) /[BURST] (P100) /[COLOR MODE]¢ (P101) /[FACE RECOG.] (P77) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. [SETUP] menu –[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[STABILIZER DEMO.]•The settings of the following items are fixed. •The following functions cannot be used.–[AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/ [DIGITAL...
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Basic
[REC] Mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
(Normal Picture Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.
∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P57)
∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P93)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65793/w300_dmc-fp8_en_adv_om_d-36.png "Page 37
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Basic
[REC] Mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
(Normal Picture Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.
∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P57)
∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P93)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]...")
- 37 - Basic [REC] Mode: · Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. ∫To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P57) ∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P93) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]...
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Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
AF ocus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark)
D Focus range
E Aperture value
¢1
F Shutter speed¢1
G ISO sensitivity
¢ 1 If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.
(However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.)
¢ 2 Sound volume can be set in [SHUTTER VOL.] (P24).
1Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65793/w300_dmc-fp8_en_adv_om_d-37.png "Page 38
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Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
AF ocus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark)
D Focus range
E Aperture value
¢1
F Shutter speed¢1
G ISO sensitivity
¢ 1 If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.
(However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.)
¢ 2 Sound volume can be set in [SHUTTER VOL.] (P24).
1Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the...")
Basic - 38 - Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. AF ocus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value ¢1 F Shutter speed¢1 G ISO sensitivity ¢ 1 If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red. (However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.) ¢ 2 Sound volume can be set in [SHUTTER VOL.] (P24). 1Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the...
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When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P102), a tripod or the self-timer
(P56) .
•
Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-eye reduction–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or
[FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode (P59)
–When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65793/w300_dmc-fp8_en_adv_om_d-38.png "Page 39
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When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P102), a tripod or the self-timer
(P56) .
•
Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-eye reduction–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or
[FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode (P59)
–When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR...")
- 39 - Basic When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P102), a tripod or the self-timer (P56) . • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. –Slow sync./Red-eye reduction–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode (P59) –When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR...
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[REC] mode: ñ· ¿n
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 9.1k], do
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio ( X/Y /W ).
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in
[REC] menu.
∫ Types of zooms
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using
the Digital...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65793/w300_dmc-fp8_en_adv_om_d-39.png "Page 40
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[REC] mode: ñ· ¿n
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 9.1k], do
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio ( X/Y /W ).
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in
[REC] menu.
∫ Types of zooms
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using
the Digital...")
Basic - 40 - [REC] mode: ñ· ¿n Taking Pictures with the Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 9.1k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio ( X/Y /W ). Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu. ∫ Types of zooms Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital...