Panasonic Dmc Ft1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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 sliding the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject 
when taking a picture.
Note
•It will be low light motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.•The focus range is 90 cm (Wide)/1.2 m (Tele) to 5 m.•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
•It will be low light motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m 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.
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
[NIGHT SCENERY] 
						

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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 (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to  ¶.
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
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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 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 (Wide)/30 cm (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].
[FOOD]
[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]  (P134).
∫ 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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It will be set to [PORTRAIT] when recording a motion picture.•The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition” 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 (Wide)/30 cm (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].•LED light is fixed to [ ].
[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  P132. 
						

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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] (P134).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P73 .
Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•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 colour of the sun.
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects , and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this fo r 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 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (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
•It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to  ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•[SENSITIVITY] will be adjusted automatically as  following. However, the [SENSITIVITY] will be 
set higher to make the shutter speed faster.
–When [SPEED PRIORITY] is selected: Adjust between [ISO200] and [ISO1600]–When [IMAGE PRIORITY] is selected: Adjust between [ISO500] and [ISO800]•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 (Built-in memory)
approx. 15 to 100¢ (Card)
¢  The maximum is 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
•It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/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 (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to  ¶.•The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•ISO sensitivity will be switch between [I SO100] and [ISO3200] automatically.•See the Note on P60 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.  (P29)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
•It will be low light motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.•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
•It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m or more away.•The shutter speed becomes the following.–Image stabiliser function [OFF]: 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 the exposure.•The AF area is not displayed.•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
[STARRY SKY]
[FIREWORKS] 
						

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This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
∫Technique for Aerial photo mode
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We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. 
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the 
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the 
picture.
Note
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m to  ¶.•Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.•When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.•Be careful about the reflection from the window.
[AERIAL PHOTO] 
						

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Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. 
∫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 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to  ¶.•Face detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around the 
edges of the screen.
Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.
∫ 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 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600].•The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to  ¶.
[PIN HOLE]
[FILM GRAIN] 
						

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This is optimal to take pictures underwater 3 m or more using the marine case 
(DMW-MCFT1: optional).
¢This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to IP58. It is possible to take 
pictures in 3.0 m depth for 60 minutes.
Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)
You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF  lock. This is useful if you want to take 
pictures of a fast moving subject etc.
1Aim the AF area at the subject.2Press  2 to fix the focus.
•The AF lock icon  A appears when the subject is focused.•Press  2 again to cancel AF lock.•When you slide the zoom lever, the AF lock is cancelled. In this 
case, focus on the subject and fix the focus again.
•You cannot set to AF lock when [AF MODE] is set to [ ].
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.
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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)
•LED light is fixed to [ ].•[AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF].
[UNDERWATER]
2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1  [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.
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The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to  ¶.
A
AWB