Panasonic Dmc Fp8 Operating Instructions Manual

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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve 
the appearance of the persons concerned 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.
Note
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The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the 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.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be 
recorded smoothly.
1Press  3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/
SET].
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It can be set from the Quick Menu  (P23).2Take pictures.
Note
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[PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given below.–[] for [ X], [ ] for [ Y] and [ ] for [ W]•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [› ].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•When [SLIM HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH] is set, face recognition may not function fully.•It cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except for personal use.•Do not use the material against the public order and morals, or to offend someone.•Do not use the material against the object’s interest.
 [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.
•The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor 
for reviewing.
•If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we 
recommend using the 2 second self-timer.
Note
•The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet).•You can record yourself with audio  (P103). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will light up 
while recording the audio.
•The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1 k).•The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will 
remain until the camera is turned off, the Scene Mode is changed or [REC] Mode or 
[PLAYBACK] Mode is selected.
•The Stabilizer Function Mode is fixed to [MODE2].  (P102)•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.
 [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].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the menu.•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.•You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
5Press  3/4 to select  [EXIT] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•We recommend using a tripod.•The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software “ArcSoft 
Panorama Maker” on the CD-ROM (supplied).
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
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This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
 [PANORAMA ASSIST]
 [SPORTS] 
						

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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 [ ‹].)•Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for 
taking pictures.
•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking a picture.
Note
•The focus range is 90 cm (2.96 feet) (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Tele) to 5 m (16.4 feet).•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.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
∫Technique for Night Scenery Mode
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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. We recommend using the tripod and 
the self-timer for taking picture.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.•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 mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by 
the ambient light in restaurants etc.
Note
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The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
 [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
 [NIGHT SCENERY]
 [FOOD] 
						

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Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or 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 [Š].)•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.
Note
•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
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.•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
 [PARTY]
 [CANDLE LIGHT] 
						

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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the 
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P115).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press  1.2Press  3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Enter the birthday or name.
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When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
4Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.
Note
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The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the 
CD-ROM (supplied).
•If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or 
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].•If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the 
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
•If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.•The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
 [BABY1]/[BABY2]
Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
3/ 4: Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the  [TITLE EDIT] section on  P113. 
						

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Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time 
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P115).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on  P66.
Note
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The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].•Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity 
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
Note
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[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [› ].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
 [PET]
 [SUNSET]
 [HIGH SENS.] 
						

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This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press 
[MENU/SET] to set.
2Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.3Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
•The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type 
and/or status of the card used.
•The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [› ].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. Note, however, that the ISO sensitivity is set high 
to achieve a high shutter speed.
•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat 
taking a picture.
 [HI-SPEED BURST]
Maximum Burst speed approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)
Number of recordable 
picturesapprox. 15 to 100 
						

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Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still 
pictures in dark places.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press  3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
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3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [› ].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The shutter speed becomes 1/30th of a second to 1/1300th of a second.•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO3200].•See the Note on  P53 when using the flash.
 [FLASH BURST]
Number of recordable 
pictures max. 5 pictures 
						

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This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1Press  3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].
•It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu.  (P23)2Take pictures.
•Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do 
not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When 
countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same 
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.
•Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown 
screen is displayed.
∫Technique for Starry Sky Mode
•The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend 
taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The Optical Image Stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks Mode
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Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.•The shutter speed becomes the following.–When [OFF] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer function: 2 seconds–When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer function: 1/4th of a 
second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has 
determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
–You can change the shutter speed by compensating for the exposure.•The AF area is not displayed.•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
 [STARRY SKY]
 [FIREWORKS]