Panasonic Dmc Ft1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
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“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.•A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The 
higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be 
when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a 
PC monitor.
A Many pixels (Fine)
B Few pixels (Rough)
¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.
•If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.•The extra optical zoom does not work when macro zoom is set or in [TRANSFORM], 
[HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in scene 
mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.
•Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions. •Refer to P189 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes:
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Note
•Refer to P189 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
[QUALITY]
[A ]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)
[› ]: Standard (when using the standard pictur e quality and increasing the number of 
pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) 
						

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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of  the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
•The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.  (P186)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27.
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the 
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.
Applicable modes: 
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[OFF]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
•
The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.•The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the 
amount of picture noise.
Note
•Depending on the brightness and how fast the su bject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.•Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at 
the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter 
button was pressed fully.
•To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing maximum ISO sensitivity level or setting 
[COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P113)
[ASPECT RATIO]
[X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[Y ]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[W ]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[X ][ Y][ W]
[INTELLIGENT ISO]
ISOMAX400ISOMAX800ISOMAX1600 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27.
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sens itivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
Applicable modes: 
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[AUTO]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
Note
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When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] 
according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1000] when using the 
flash.)
•The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.)•To avoid picture noise, we recommend that you either reduce the ISO sensitivity level or set 
[COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL], and then take pictures. (P113)
[SENSITIVITY]
ISO sensitivity80 1600
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased 
						

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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest 
to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
•The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded 
under so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
•The white balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white 
balance setting for a scene mode returns to [AWB] when the scene mode is changed.)
•White balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.–[SNOW]–[BEACH & SURF]–In [SCENERY], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [PARTY], 
[CANDLE LIGHT], [SUNSET], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], 
[AERIAL PHOTO], [FILM GRAIN] or [UNDERWATER] in scene mode
∫Setting the white balance manually 
Set the white balance value. Use to match the condition when taking 
photographs.
1Select [ Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the 
frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then 
press [MENU/SET].
[WHITE BALANCE]
[AWB] : Automatic adjustment
[V ]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[Ò ]: Value set by using [ Ó]
[Ó ]: Set manually 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Finely adjusting the white balance [ ]
You can finely adjust the white balance when  you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the white balance.
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Set the white balance to [ V]/[Ð ]/[î]/[Ñ ]/[Ò ].1Press 3 [È] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears 
and then press 2/1 to adjust the white balance.
•
Select [0] to return to the original white balance.2Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.•The white balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.•You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.•The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.•The white balance fine adjustment level in [Ò ] returns to [0] when you reset the white 
balance using [ Ó].
•In the [BEACH & SURF] or [UNDERWATER] in scene mode, the white balance is fixed at 
[AWB], but it can be finely adjusted.
•White balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] and [WARM] in 
[COLOR MODE].
∫Auto white balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a colour clos e to white, auto white balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
K lKelvin colour Temperature 2 [RED]:
Press when the hue is bluish.
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Specify a persons face and use the face recognition functions.
Applicable modes: 
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[OFF]/[ON]/[SET]
Note
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Refer to P91  for details.
[FACE RECOG.] 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
•The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the 
same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF 
mode to [ ƒ], [Ø ] or [ Ù].
•If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.•Switch the AF mode to [ ƒ] or [ Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [ Ù].•The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the 
AF mode to any modes other than [ š] and then take a picture.
•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON].•The AF mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in scene mode.•It is not possible to set [ š] in the following cases.–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY], [AERIAL PHOTO] 
and [UNDERWATER] in scene mode.
[AF MODE]
[š ]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus 
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter 
what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[] : AF Tracking Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep 
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
[] : 11-area-focusing The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas. This is effective 
when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.
[ƒ ]: 1-area-focusing 
(High speed) The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on 
the centre of the screen.
[Ø ]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
centre of the screen.
[Ù ]: Spot-focusing The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. 
						

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∫About [ š]
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the 
faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when 
the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
•
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ].
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking–When digital zoom is used–Taking picture underwater 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫About [ ƒ]
•You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.•The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the 
shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.
∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
Note
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Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different 
subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below.
–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject.–When jitter is occurring–When using the zoom–Taking picture underwater•If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Press  4 again.•AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is  not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed 
to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø ] in [AF MODE] in that case. 
•[FACE RECOG.] does not work when AF tracking is active.•[QUICK AF] will not operate during AF tracking.•It is not possible to set [ ] in [PANORAMA ASSIST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], 
[PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], or in the recording motion pictures.
•It is not possible to set [ ] in [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM] in [COLOR MODE].•The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.
1Bring the subject to the AF tracking 
frame, and press  4 to lock the subject
•
AF tracking frame will continuously focus on 
the subjects movement once the subject is 
recognised.
•AF tracking is turned off when  4 is pressed 
again.  Before locking Locked
2Take the picture 
						

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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings.
Applicable modes: 
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¢ In recording motion pictures, only [ ] (Continuous AF) can be selected.
About [ ] and [ ]
[ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera gets small. [ ] will 
adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation).
The camera will adjust the focus automatically, and the focus adjustment when the shutter 
button is pressed becomes faster. It is effe ctive when you do not want to miss the photo 
opportunity.
Note
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The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•[ ] will not operate during the AF tracking.•It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases.–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene 
mode.
•When [PRE AF] is set to [ ], it may take time to focus on the subject if you slide the zoom 
lever from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
[PRE AF]
[OFF]
[ ]: Quick AF [ ] is displayed on the screen.
[ ]: Continuous AF
¢[ ] is displayed on the screen.