Panasonic Dmc Fx01 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
Under exposed
Compensate the exposure towards 
positive.
Properly exposed
Over exposed
Compensate the exposure towards
negative.
1Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] 
appears, compensate the 
exposure with 2/1.
 You can compensate from [j2 EV] to 
[i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
 Select [0 EV]...

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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.
1Press 3 [ ] several times until 
[AUTO BRACKET] appears, set 
the compensation range of the 
exposure with 2/1.
 You can select [OFF] (0), [d1/3 EV], 
[d2/3 EV] or [d1EV].
 When you do not use auto bracket,...

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Optical Image 
Stabilizer
This mode detects jitter and compensates 
for it.
1Press and hold the optical image 
stabilizer button A until 
[STABILIZER] appears.
2Press 34 to select the 
stabilizer function mode and then 
press [MENU/SET].
∫Demonstration of the optical image 
stabilizer (Demonstration Mode)
Press 1 to display the demonstration. After 
the demonstration ends, the screen returns 
to the stabilizer function mode selection 
menu. Press 1 again if you want to exit the...

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Taking Pictures using 
Burst Mode
1Press the burst mode button to 
switch the burst mode setting.
: High speed
;
: Low speed
;
:Unlimited
¢1
;
No display: canceled
¢1 Depends on the memory size, 
battery power, picture size and 
quality (compression).
2Take a picture.
 Hold down the shutter button fully to 
activate the burst mode.
∫Number of pictures recorded in burst 
mode
¢2 The burst speed is constant regardless 
of the transfer speed of the card. The number of pictures indicated...

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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 (0.16 feet) from 
the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost 
to Wide (1k).
∫Focus range
 We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P40) in macro mode.
 When a subject is close to the camera, the 
effective focus range (depth of field) is 
significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the 
distance between...

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Scene Mode
When you select a scene mode to 
matchthe subject and recording situation, 
the camera sets the optimal exposure and 
hue to obtain the desired picture.
 Refer to P47  to 53 for each scene menu.
1Press 3/4 to select the scene 
mode.
 Press 4 at A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
 If [SCENE MODE] menu does not 
appear, press [MENU/SET] to display 
the [SCENE MODE] menu.
 When you press 1, explanations about 
each scene mode are displayed. (When 
you press 2, the screen...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
The person stands out from the 
background and has a healthier 
complexion.
∫Technique for Portrait mode
To increase the effective of this mode:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible 
to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]...

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∫Technique for Sports mode
 This mode is effective when taking  pictures during the day in good weather.
 This mode is suitable for taking pictures outdoors in the daytime when you are 5 m 
(16.4 feet) or more away from the subject.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This mode allows you to take pictures of a 
subject and a landscape with near real-life 
brightness by using the flash and slowing 
down the shutter speed.
∫ Technique for Night...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This mode allows you 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...

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 We recommend rotating the zoom lever to 
Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m 
(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking 
pictures.
 The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This mode allows you to take pictures with 
a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle light mode
 If you make the most of the candle light, 
you can take successful pictures...