Panasonic LUMIX DMC FS8 User Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Using the [REC] Mode Menu
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the 
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
Applicable modes:
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∫When the aspect ratio is [X].¢1 DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8
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3This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.
∫When the aspect ratio is [Y].
∫When the aspect ratio is [W].
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Note• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.
• A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The 
higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be 
when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a 
PC monitor.
AMany pixels (Fine)
BFew pixels (Rough)
¢These pictures are examples to show the effect.
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If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.• The extra optical zoom does not work when [MACRO ZOOM] is set...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
Applicable modes: 
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Note•The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P141)
[ASPECT RATIO]
[X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[X][Y][W] 

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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the 
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.
Applicable modes: 
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[OFF]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
• The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.
• The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the 
amount of picture noise.
Note• Depending...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
Applicable modes: 
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[AUTO]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
Note
• When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] 
according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a...

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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest 
to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: 
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• The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded 
under so use [AWB] or [Ó].
Auto white...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Setting the white balance manually 1Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the 
frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Note
• The white balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white 
balance setting for a scene mode returns to [AWB] when the scene mode is changed.)
• In the scene modes listed below, white balance is fixed to [AWB].
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
Applicable modes: 
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Note• The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the 
same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF 
mode to [Ø].
• If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫About [š]
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the 
faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when 
the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
• Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition 
function may fail to work,...

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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Applicable modes: 
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¢The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
• The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when 
the flash is not activated.
Note• When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited...