Panasonic Dmc Ft1 Operating Instructions Manual
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ·
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 from the lens by sliding 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 posit ion (5 cm). (Macro zoom mode)
Press 4 [# ].
Press 3/4 to select a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65805/w300_dmc-ft1_en_adv_om_d-60.png "Page 61
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ·
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 from the lens by sliding 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 posit ion (5 cm). (Macro zoom mode)
Press 4 [# ].
Press 3/4 to select a...")
- 61 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: · 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 from the lens by sliding 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 posit ion (5 cm). (Macro zoom mode) Press 4 [# ]. Press 3/4 to select a...
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∫Focus range in AF macro mode¢ The focus range changes in steps.
•Focus range will be 5 cm to ¶ during macro zoom mode regardless of the zoom position.
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
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∫Focus range in AF macro mode¢ The focus range changes in steps.
•Focus range will be 5 cm to ¶ during macro zoom mode regardless of the zoom position.
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
•When a subject...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 62 - ∫Focus range in AF macro mode¢ The focus range changes in steps. •Focus range will be 5 cm to ¶ during macro zoom mode regardless of the zoom position. Note •We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights. •When a subject...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ñ· ¿¨
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Note
•When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the self-timer in dicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF assist lamp (P116) to allow the camera to focus on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65805/w300_dmc-ft1_en_adv_om_d-62.png "Page 63
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ñ· ¿¨
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Note
•When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the self-timer in dicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF assist lamp (P116) to allow the camera to focus on the...")
- 63 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ· ¿¨ Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Note •When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. •When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the self-timer in dicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P116) to allow the camera to focus on the...
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[REC] mode: ·¿¨
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Note
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers 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 memorised...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65805/w300_dmc-ft1_en_adv_om_d-63.png "Page 64
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[REC] mode: ·¿¨
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Note
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers 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 memorised...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 64 - [REC] mode: ·¿¨ Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Note • EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers 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 memorised...
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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 p ictures 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/58/65805/w300_dmc-ft1_en_adv_om_d-64.png "Page 65
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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 p ictures 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...")
- 65 - 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 p ictures 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:
Take the outdoors scene expressively
By setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], or [ ], pictures can be taken more effectively
matching the conditions such as sports, snow, beach & surf.Note
•
The mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the mode is changed.•Tone of the colour of the image may change when picture is taken with unmatched usage.
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
•
It will...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65805/w300_dmc-ft1_en_adv_om_d-65.png "Page 66
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[REC] mode:
Take the outdoors scene expressively
By setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], or [ ], pictures can be taken more effectively
matching the conditions such as sports, snow, beach & surf.Note
•
The mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the mode is changed.•Tone of the colour of the image may change when picture is taken with unmatched usage.
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
•
It will...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 66 - [REC] mode: Take the outdoors scene expressively By setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], or [ ], pictures can be taken more effectively matching the conditions such as sports, snow, beach & surf.Note • The mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the mode is changed.•Tone of the colour of the image may change when picture is taken with unmatched usage. Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • It will...
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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.
Set the mode dial to [¿].
Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select the scene mode.
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by sliding the
zoom lever.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the
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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.
Set the mode dial to [¿].
Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select the scene mode.
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by sliding the
zoom lever.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the
selected...")
- 67 - 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. Set the mode dial to [¿]. Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select the scene mode. •You can switch menu screens from any menu item by sliding the zoom lever. Press [MENU/SET] to set. •The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected...
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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, 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 Slide the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
•
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
When taking pictures of people outdoors during t he daytime, this...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65805/w300_dmc-ft1_en_adv_om_d-67.png "Page 68
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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, 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 Slide the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
•
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
When taking pictures of people outdoors during t he daytime, this...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 68 - When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, 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 Slide the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š]. When taking pictures of people outdoors during t he daytime, this...
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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 (P29).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 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The initial setting for [AF...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65805/w300_dmc-ft1_en_adv_om_d-68.png "Page 69
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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 (P29).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 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The initial setting for [AF...")
- 69 - 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 (P29).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 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The initial setting for [AF...
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This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.Note
•
The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m to ¶.
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].
•
The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
2Take the picture.
•You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
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This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.Note
•
The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m to ¶.
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].
•
The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
2Take the picture.
•You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
3Press 3 [NEXT] to select and...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 70 - This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.Note • The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m to ¶. 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]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. 2Take the picture. •You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE]. 3Press 3 [NEXT] to select and...