Panasonic Dmc Fx100 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced (Recording pictures)
41VQT1F52
 When the flash is being charged, the flash 
icon blinks red, and you cannot take a 
picture even when you press the shutter 
button fully.
 The white balance may not be properly 
adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for 
the subject. (P60)
 When the shutter speed is fast, the flash 
effect may not be sufficient.
 It may take time to charge the flash if you 
repeat taking a picture. Take a picture 
after the access indication disappears.
 The red-eye...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
42VQT1F52
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.
Compensate the exposure towards 
positive.
Compensate the exposure towards
negative.
1Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] 
appears, compensate the 
exposure with 2/1.
 You can compensate from [j2EV] to 
[i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
 Select [0 EV] to return to the original...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
43VQT1F52
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...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
44VQT1F52
Changing the 
sensitivity according 
to the movement of the 
subject being recorded
The camera detects the movement of the 
subject near the center of the screen and 
then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and 
shutter speed according to the movement 
and the brightness of the subject. 
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 to select [ISO LIMIT] 
and then press 1.
3Press 3/4 to select the item and 
then press [MENU/SET].
 The higher the value set for the ISO 
sensitivity,...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
45VQT1F52
– When the moving subject is small
– When the moving subject is at the edge 
of the screen
– When the subject starts moving the 
instant the shutter button is pressed fully
 To avoid picture noise, we recommend 
decreasing the highest ISO sensitivity or 
setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in 
[PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items 
except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to 
take pictures. (P69)
 You cannot use the following functions.
–[D.ZOOM]
– [SLOW SHUTTER]
Taking...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
46VQT1F52
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.
 Refer to P47 to 53 and “About the 
information ” for details about each 
scene mode.
1Press 1 for the [SCENE MODE] 
menu.
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the 
scene mode.
 Press 4 at A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
 You can switch menu screens...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
47VQT1F52
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 effectiveness of this mode:
1Rotate the zoom lever as far as 
possible to Tele.
2Move 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...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
48VQT1F52
 The stabilizer function mode is fixed to 
[MODE2]. (P66)

The AF mode is fixed to [ ]. (P65)
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This allows you to take pictures of a wide 
landscape.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
49VQT1F52
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the 
nightscape.
∫Technique for Night scenery mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower 
(up to about 8 sec.) use a tripod. We also 
recommend using the self-timer for taking 
pictures.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
 The shutter may remain closed (max. 
about 8 sec.) after taking the picture 
because of signal processing. This is not...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
50VQT1F52
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy 
complexion. When you use the flash, the 
light from it is weaker than usual.
You can set two different birthdays by using 
[BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can display the 
set age when playing back the pictures and 
stamp the age on the recorded pictures 
with [DATE STAMP] (P82).
 The age can also be printed on each 
picture by using the software [LUMIX...