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 mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to 
finish.
•The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. 
At this time, the selected item is automatically set.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
A Focus range•[ ] is displayed during AF Macro mode and [ ] 
is displayed during Macro zoom mode.
•To cancel, select the [OFF] in step 2.•Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification are displayed during zooming. Zoom 
range will be displayed in blue (digital zoom range) during Macro zoom mode.
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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 is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
•Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between 
the camera and the subject is more than 30 cm it takes longer to focus on it.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution 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 extra optical  zoom will not function when [MACRO ZOOM] is set.•Macro mode cannot be used when [ ] in [AF MODE] is set.•[INTELLIGENT ISO] does not work during [MACRO ZOOM].
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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 subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.•The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.•The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] in scene mode is fixed to 5.•Self-timer cannot be set to 2 seconds in Intelligent auto mode.•Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode or clipboard mode.•Setting of the self-timer cannot be performed in following conditions.–In [HI-SPEED BURST] and [UNDERWATER] in scene mode–When recording motion pictures
Press  2 [ë].
Press  3/4 to select a mode.
•You can also press  2 [ë] to select.
Press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.•The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is 
automatically set.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
•The self-timer indicator  A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
•If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the 
self-timer setting is cancelled. 
						

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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 even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
Underexposed Properly 
exposedOverexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure 
towards negative.
Press 
3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, 
compensate the exposure with 2 /1.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. 
						

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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 
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower 
left of the screen.
•The auto bracket setting is cancelled if you turn the camera off or [AUTO POWER OFF] is 
activated.
•When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review 
setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] 
menu.
•The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•[ Œ ] is set for the flash when auto bracket is set.•Burst is cancelled when auto bracket is set.•Setting of the auto bracket cannot be performed in following conditions.–In [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], 
[STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE] and [FILM GRAIN] in scene mode
–When recording motion pictures  
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1 EV i1 EV
Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set 
the compensation range of the exposure with  2/1.
•When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0).
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. 
						

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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
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m or more.•[I.EXPOSURE] is automatically activated for [SPORTS].•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].•The shutter speed becomes 1st of a second to 1/1300th of a second.
This allows you to take pictures that show t he snow as white as possible at a ski resort or 
a snow-covered mountain.
Note
•
To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust, 
etc., clamped and close the card/battery door and terminal cover all the way until it clicks. Also, 
read 
“(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera” 
(P7)  before using the camera.
•The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/1300th of a second.
This mode is optimal for taking pictures up to 3 m underwater and at the beach.
White balance fine adjustment
You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather.
1Press  3 [È ] three times to display  [WB ADJUST.].2Press  2/1  to adjust the white balance.
•
Select [0] if you do not want to finely adjust the white balance.3Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•If you adjust the white balance, [ ] appears on the screen in red or blue.
Note
•To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust, 
etc., clamped and close the card/battery door and terminal cover all the way until it clicks. Also, 
read 
“(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera” 
(P7)  before using the camera.
•Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less after using it, then 
wipe the water off with dry soft cloth.  (P9)
•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [Ø].•[I.EXPOSURE] will work automatically.•The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/1300th of a second.
[SPORTS] 
[SNOW]
[BEACH & SURF]
2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1  [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.
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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 scene mode.
∫About the information   
•If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 2, 
explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press 
[DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the scene mode menu.)
Note
•To change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press  1, and return to step 2 above.•The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.•When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the 
picture may differ from the actual scene.
•The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
–[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[COLOR MODE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]•[I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically in the following scene modes.–[PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[TRANSFORM]/[SELF PORTRAIT]/[SCENERY]/
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[SUNSET]/
[HIGH SENS.]/[FLASH BURST]
•Shutter speed for scene modes, except [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], 
[CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY] and 
[FIREWORKS], will be from 1/8th of a second to 1/1300th of a second. 
						

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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 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 Slide the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
•
If a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.•This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
[PORTRAIT]
[SOFT SKIN] 
						

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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 MODE] is [ š].•It cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except when enjoying in private.•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.
Select this to take pictures of yourself.
∫Technique for Self portrait mode
•
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 to 1.2 m.•You can take a picture of yourself with audio  (P115). 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 sec onds. 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]. (P114)•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
[TRANSFORM]
[SELF PORTRAIT] 
						

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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 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.
•
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
•
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•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).
[SCENERY]
[PANORAMA ASSIST]