Panasonic Dmc Fs15 Operating Instructions Manual
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ·n
Taking Close-up Pictures
This mode allows you to take close-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). (AF macro mode)
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)]. (Macro zoom mode)
Press 4...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-40.png "Page 41
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ·n
Taking Close-up Pictures
This mode allows you to take close-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). (AF macro mode)
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)]. (Macro zoom mode)
Press 4...")
41VQT1W26 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ·n Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-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). (AF macro mode) 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)]. (Macro zoom mode) Press 4...
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• Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it takes longer to focus on it.
• When you take pictures at close range, the re solution of the periphery of the picture may
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
• The image quality when recording in [MACRO ZOOM] is poorer than during normal recording.
• The extended optical zoom will not function when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-41.png "Page 42
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• Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it takes longer to focus on it.
• When you take pictures at close range, the re solution of the periphery of the picture may
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
• The image quality when recording in [MACRO ZOOM] is poorer than during normal recording.
• The extended optical zoom will not function when...")
VQT1W2642 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it takes longer to focus on it. • When you take pictures at close range, the re solution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction. • The image quality when recording in [MACRO ZOOM] is poorer than during normal recording. • The extended optical zoom will not function when...
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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 backg round. Look at the following examples.
Note
• EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It re fers to the amount of light given to the CCD by
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
• The set exposure value is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-42.png "Page 43
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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 backg round. Look at the following examples.
Note
• EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It re fers to the amount of light given to the CCD by
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
• The set exposure value is...")
43VQT1W26 Advanced (Recording pictures) [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 backg round. Look at the following examples. Note • EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It re fers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed. • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The set exposure value is...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ·¿
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture
with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
With Auto bracket d1 EV
Note
• When setting Auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.
• When taking pictures using Auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-43.png "Page 44
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ·¿
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture
with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
With Auto bracket d1 EV
Note
• When setting Auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.
• When taking pictures using Auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the...")
VQT1W2644 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ·¿ Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto bracket d1 EV Note • When setting Auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen. • When taking pictures using Auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the...
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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.
In [MY SCENE MODE], 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 to select [ ] ([MY SCENE MODE]), and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-44.png "Page 45
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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.
In [MY SCENE MODE], 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 to select [ ] ([MY SCENE MODE]), and...")
45VQT1W26 Advanced (Recording pictures) [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. In [MY SCENE MODE], 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 to select [ ] ([MY SCENE MODE]), and...
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In [SCENE MODE], you can select the Scene mode each time you make a recording.
1In step 2, select [SCENE MODE] and press [MENU/SET].2Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select the Scene mode, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.• The recording screen for the selected Scene mode will be displayed.
Note• To change the Scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 3.
• The Scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene mode is changed.
• When...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-45.png "Page 46
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In [SCENE MODE], you can select the Scene mode each time you make a recording.
1In step 2, select [SCENE MODE] and press [MENU/SET].2Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select the Scene mode, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.• The recording screen for the selected Scene mode will be displayed.
Note• To change the Scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 3.
• The Scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene mode is changed.
• When...")
VQT1W2646 Advanced (Recording pictures) In [SCENE MODE], you can select the Scene mode each time you make a recording. 1In step 2, select [SCENE MODE] and press [MENU/SET].2Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select the Scene mode, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.• The recording screen for the selected Scene mode will be displayed. Note• To change the Scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 3. • The Scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene mode is changed. • When...
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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].
• It can be set from the quick menu (P21).2Take pictures.
Note
• [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 4qk 6q/10 k15 cm printing.
• The initial setting...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-46.png "Page 47
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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].
• It can be set from the quick menu (P21).2Take pictures.
Note
• [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 4qk 6q/10 k15 cm printing.
• The initial setting...")
47VQT1W26 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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]. • It can be set from the quick menu (P21).2Take pictures. Note • [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 4qk 6q/10 k15 cm printing. • The initial setting...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
• 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].
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night portrait mode
• Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)
• Since the shutter...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-47.png "Page 48
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Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
• 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].
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night portrait mode
• Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)
• Since the shutter...")
VQT1W2648 Advanced (Recording pictures) Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • 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]. This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].) • Since the shutter...
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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
• 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.
Note• The...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-48.png "Page 49
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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
• 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.
Note• The...")
49VQT1W26 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 • 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. Note• The...
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Note• 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].
• [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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65797/w300_dmc-fs15_en_om_d-49.png "Page 50
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Note• 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].
• [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...")
VQT1W2650 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note• 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]. • [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...