Panasonic Lumix DMC F1 User Manual

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Taking Pictures using Landscape Mode
In Landscape mode the camera is adjusted to 
produce the greatest depth of field. This mode 
works best outdoors under direct sunlight at 
distances exceeding 32.8 feet (10 m).
1Set the mode dial to Landscape mode 
[].
2Take a picture.
 The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures”. (P25)
 Flash is set to Forced OFF [ ].
 The focus is adjusted at a distance of 9.84 feet (3 m) - 
¶ .
 White balance is set to [AUTO] in the default position. You can change the setting. (P49)
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Taking Pictures using Night Portrait 
Mode
The Night Portrait mode combines the 
electronic flash with a “slow shutter” mode. 
This unique feature allows you to photograph 
close subjects against the natural night 
background. Since the shutter speed is slow, 
we highly recommend using a tripod to steady 
the camera. 
The subject should be positioned within the 
available flash range. When setting to 
ISO100, (Tele: 
0.98 feet (30 cm) - 4.59 feet 
(140 cm), Wide: 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 7.87 feet 
(2.4 m)) .
We recommend pressing the zoom button 
(W) before taking a picture.
1Set the mode dial to Night portrait 
mode [ ].
2Take a picture.
 The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures”. (P25)
 White balance is set to [AUTO] in the default position. You can change the setting. (P49)
 When flash is set to Forced OFF [ ], you can capture the night illumination scenery itself 
with slower shutter speed. (Max: about 8 seconds)
 When taking a picture in a dark place, noise may appear. To avoid noise, we recommend 
setting the picture adjustment to [NATURAL]. (P48)
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Taking Pictures using Color Effect Mode
This function enables the use of color effects 
such as bluish, reddish, and black and white.
1Set the mode dial to Color effect mode 
[].
2Press 4/2/1 to select, [COOL], 
[WARM] or [B/W]
.
COOL: 
The picture becomes bluish.
WARM: 
The picture becomes reddish.
B/W: 
The picture becomes black and white.
 The indication [ / / ] 
1 will 
appear.
 Press the [MENU] button to set again.
 The focus is adjusted at a distance of 
0.98 feet (30 cm) - ¶ (Tele), 0.33 feet (10 cm) - ¶ 
(Wide).
 Press the [MENU] button twice to display the normal menu.
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WARMCOOL
B/W
2
SELECT COL.MODE
COOLWARMB/W
COOL
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Taking Pictures using Spot Mode
When this mode is selected, both the focus 
and the exposure will be adjusted to spot on a 
limited area. This is suitable when you take 
pictures in delicate light conditions and intend 
to take a picture of a specific area.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for []/[]/[ ]. 
(P22)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SPOT MODE].
3Press 2/1 to select [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 The spot AF area   
1 and spot metering 
target  
2 appears.
5Center the subject in the spot AF 
area.
6Take a picture.
 The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures”. (P25)
 When the subject is dark, the focus may not be adjusted properly.
 Background may become dark or whitish depending on the subject which is being set to the 
appropriate exposure in the spot AF area.
 If the subject is out of the spot AF area, use the AF/AE lock. (P47)
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REC1/3SETUP
SPOT MODE
1600PICT.SIZEQUALITY
W.BALANCE 
SELECT SETEXITMENU
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Compensating the Exposure
In some situations the illumination of the 
background and your subject may differ. Auto 
exposure systems may not always calculate 
the exposure correctly. This is a normal 
situation. This feature allows you to manually 
compensate the exposure.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for []/[]/[ ]. 
(P22)
1Press the [ ] button.
2Press 2/1 to compensate the 
exposure.
 You can compensate from -2 EV to +2 EV 
with 1/3 EV step.
(EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, 
and it is the amount of light given to the CCD 
by the aperture value and the shutter speed)
 The compensation state is not reflected by 
the brightness of the LCD Monitor.
3Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
 The compensation window will close.
 The exposure compensation indication 1 
will appear.
4Take a picture.
 The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures”. (P25)
 Depending on the shutter speed and aperture value, the range which is possible to 
compensate the exposure will be limited.
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Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure 
(AE) Bracket
Pressing the shutter button once, the camera 
will automatically take 3 pictures changing 
exposure according to the set exposure 
compensation value.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for []/[]/[ ]. 
(P22)
1Press the [ ] button twice to 
select [  AUTO BRACKET].
2Press 1, then press 2/ 1 to set the 
exposure compensation range.
OFF
 -1 EV - +1 EV
(1/3 EV step)
3Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
 The compensation window will close.
 The auto bracket indication 1 appears.
4Take a picture.
 The recording method is the same as in 
“Taking Pictures”. (P25)
 Once you take a picture, auto bracket will be cancelled automatically.
 When flash fires, you can take only 1 picture.
 When setting auto bracket, you cannot take a still picture with audio.
 When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be 
performed.
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SELECTSET
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Using the AF/AE Lock
Normally, the camera focuses in the center 
area of the picture. Depending on how you 
compose the photo, your subject may not be 
in the center. Using AF/AE Lock you can 
focus on your subject, reposition the camera, 
and the camera will maintain proper focus.
AF: Auto focus
AE: Auto exposure
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for []. (P22)
1Aim the camera at the subject on which 
you want to adjust the focus to enter 
 
the AF area 2 on the LCD Monitor and 
then keep pressing the shutter button 
halfway (AF/AE lock).
 When the focus is adjusted, the focus 
indication 1 [¥] appears.
2Move the camera keeping the chosen 
composition and press the shutter 
button all the way.
 Before pressing the shutter button, you can set 
the AF/AE lock again and again.
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Picture Adjustment 
(Natural/Standard/Vivid)
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for []/[]/[ ]. 
(P22)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [PICT.ADJ.].
3Press 2/1 to select [NATURAL], 
[STANDARD] or [VIVID]
.
 [NATURAL]: The picture becomes softer.
 [VIVID]: The picture becomes sharper.
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 When using Vivid mode in low light situations it is possible that a slight increase in 
color noise will be seen. Proper lighting is recommended.
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Setting the White Balance
Auto White Balance is designed to 
automatically adjust the camera to produce 
natural flesh tones. In most situations it works 
fine. In some situations where several 
different types of lighting are present, 
enhanced performance can be achieved by 
setting the white balance manually.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for []/[]/[ ]. 
(P22)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to select the mode.
AUTO:
if the auto white balance is set
  (Daylight):
for recording outdoors on a bright day
  (Cloudy):
for recording under a cloudy and shady sky
  (Halogen):
for recording under halogen lighting
  (White set):
for manual setting (Read the following page 
where the manual setting is explained in 
detail)
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 The setting of the white balance is applied to the other recording modes.
 In simple mode 
[] or motion image mode [ ], the white balance is fixed to [AUTO].
 When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted 
(except for manual white balance setting), but the white balance may not be properly 
adjusted when the flash light is insufficient.
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W.BALANCE 
SPOT MODE
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Here the white set mode of white balance is 
explained.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for []/[]/[ ]. 
(P22)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to set to white set [ ].
Only when setting the white balance again
4Press 1.
 The message “FRAME THE CAMERA AT 
THE WHITE SURFACE AND PRESS 
SHUTTER” is displayed.
5Aim the camera at a sheet of white 
paper 1 or similar object so that it 
completely fills the frame to white on 
the screen and press the shutter 
button all the way.
 White balance is set.
6Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 When taking a picture with the flash after setting 
the white balance manually, the white balance 
may not be properly adjusted. We recommend 
setting the white balance to [AUTO] when using 
the flash.
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QUALITYSPOT MODE
PICT.SIZE
W.BALANCE 
1600
SELECT SETEXITMENU
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WHITE SET
AT THE WHITE SURFACE 
AND PRESS SHUTTER 
FRAME THE CAMERA 
CANCEL
MENU