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
¢2 DMC-FS6
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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].
[PICTURE SIZE]
 (10M)3648k2736 pixels¢1
 (8M)3264k2448 pixels¢2
 (7M )¢33072k2304 pixels¢1
 (5M )2560k1920 pixels
 (3M )2048k1536 pixels
 (2M )
¢31600k1200 pixels
 (0.3M )¢3640k480 pixels
 (9M)3648k2432 pixels
¢1
 (7M)3264k2176 pixels¢2
 (6M )¢33072k2048 pixels¢1
 (4.5M )¢32560k1712 pixels
 (2.5M )¢32048k1360 pixels
 (7.5M)
¢33648k2056 pixels¢1
 (6M)¢33264k1840 pixels¢2
 (5.5M )¢33072k1728 pixels¢1
 (3.5M )¢32560k1440 pixels
 (2M )1920k1080 pixels 
						

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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.
•
If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.• The extra optical zoom does not work when [MACRO ZOOM] is set or in [TRANSFORM], 
[HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FILM GRAIN] and [PHOTO FRAME] in 
scene mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.
• Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions. 
• Refer to P144 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes:
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Note• Refer to P144 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
[QUALITY]
[A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)
[›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of 
pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) 
						

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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 on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.
• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at 
the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter 
button was pressed fully.
• To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing maximum ISO sensitivity level or setting 
[COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P91)
[INTELLIGENT ISO]
ISOMAX400ISOMAX800ISOMAX1600 
						

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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 maximum of [ISO1000] when using the 
flash.)
• The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.)
• To avoid picture noise, we recommend that you either reduce the maximum ISO sensitivity 
level or set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL], and then take pictures. (P91)
[SENSITIVITY]
ISO sensitivity80 1600
Recording location 
(recommended)When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased 
						

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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 balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, auto white balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
KlKelvin Colour Temperature
[WHITE BALANCE]
[AWB]: Automatic adjustment
[V]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[Ò]: Value set by using [Ó]
[Ó]: Set manually
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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].
– [SCENERY]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/[FOOD]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/
[SUNSET]/[FLASH BURST]/[STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]/[BEACH]/[SNOW]/
[AERIAL PHOTO]/[FILM GRAIN] 
						

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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 brought into focus.
• The camera may detect subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the AF 
mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.
• The AF mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in scene mode.
• It is not possible to set [
š] in the following cases.
– In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode.
[AF MODE]
[š]: Face detectionThe camera automatically detects the person’s face. The 
focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no 
matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[]: 9-area-focusingThe camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is effective 
when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.
[Ø]: 1-area-focusingThe camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
centre of the screen. 
						

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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, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ].
– When the face is not facing the camera
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– When there is rapid movement
– When the subject is other than a human being
– When the camera is shaking
– When digital zoom is used 
						

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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
–The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of 
card, the picture size and the quality.
– You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.
• The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.
• When the burst speed is set to [
˜], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings 
used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to 
[
ò], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.
• When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.
• If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, 
outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time 
until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.
• The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording 
environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.
• Burst mode is not cancelled when the camera is switched off.
• If you take pictures in burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture 
data.
•[Œ] is set for the flash when burst is set.
• Auto bracket is cancelled when burst is set.
• Burst cannot be used in [TRANSFORM], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], 
[STARRY SKY], [FILM GRAIN] or [PHOTO FRAME] in scene mode.
[BURST]
[OFF]˜ ò 
Burst speed (pictures/
second)—2.3¢
(DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)
3¢(DMC-FS6)approx. 1.7 
(DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)
approx. 2 (DMC-FS6)
Number of 
recordable 
picturesA
 —max. 3 
(DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)
max. 4 (DMC-FS6)
Depends on the 
remaining capacity of the 
built-in memory/card.
›
 —max. 5 
(DMC-FS7/DMC-FS8)
max. 7 (DMC-FS6)