Panasonic LUMIX DMC FS8 User Manual

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∫The available flash range to take pictures• The available flash range is an approximation.
• In [HIGH SENS.] (P66) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between 
[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs.
• In [FLASH BURST] (P68) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between 
[ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs.
ISO sensitivityAvailable flash range
WideTe l e
AUTO30...

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1The shutter speed changes depending on the [STABILIZER] (P92) setting.¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P84)
•¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.
– When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF].
– When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is 
set to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO].
• In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes...

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[REC] mode: ·n
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 rotating the 
zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). (AF macro mode)
You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the 
subject for the extreme Wide position (5 cm). (Macro zoom mode)
Press 4 [#].
Press 3/4 to select a 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...

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[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 indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly 
operating as an AF assist lamp (P93) to allow the camera to focus on the...

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[REC] mode: ·¿n
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...

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[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 pictures 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...

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[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.
In [MY SCENE MODE], you can register the scene mode you use most frequently as one 
of the recording modes.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press 
[MODE].
Press 3/4 to select [ ] ([MY SCENE MODE]), and 
then...

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∫Changing My scene mode1Press [MODE], select the third item from the top and press 
[MENU/SET].
2Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen.3Press 3 to select [¿], switch menus and press 1.• For details on switching menus, refer to P21.4Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.5Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫About the information   
• If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a Scene mode, explanations about each Scene mode 
are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the...

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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:
1Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
When taking pictures of people...