Panasonic Lumix DMC FX37 User Manual
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: 񷿨
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 (P66) to allow the camera to focus on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38327/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX37-40.png "Page 41
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: 񷿨
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 (P66) to allow the camera to focus on the...")
41VQT1R87 Advanced (Recording pictures) [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 (P66) to allow the camera to focus on the...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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 memorized...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38327/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX37-41.png "Page 42
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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 memorized...")
VQT1R8742 Advanced (Recording pictures) [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 memorized...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38327/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX37-42.png "Page 43
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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...")
43VQT1R87 Advanced (Recording pictures) [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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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Set the mode dial to [ ¿].
Press 3/4/ 2/1 to select the scene mode.
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating
the zoom lever.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•The menu...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38327/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX37-43.png "Page 44
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Set the mode dial to [ ¿].
Press 3/4/ 2/1 to select the scene mode.
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating
the zoom lever.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•The menu...")
VQT1R8744 Advanced (Recording pictures) [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. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [ ¿]. Press 3/4/ 2/1 to select the scene mode. •You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. Press [MENU/SET] to set. •The menu...
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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫Technique for Soft skin mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
•
If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38327/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX37-44.png "Page 45
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫Technique for Soft skin mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
•
If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color,...")
45VQT1R87 Advanced (Recording pictures) When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) ∫Technique for Soft skin mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Note • If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color,...
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This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.Note
•
The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶ .
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
•
This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38327/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX37-45.png "Page 46
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.Note
•
The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶ .
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
•
This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life...")
VQT1R8746 Advanced (Recording pictures) This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.Note • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶ . Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800]. This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life...
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Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫Technique for Party mode
•
Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from
the subject when taking pictures.
Note
•The initial...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38327/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX37-46.png "Page 47
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫Technique for Party mode
•
Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from
the subject when taking pictures.
Note
•The initial...")
47VQT1R87 Advanced (Recording pictures) Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫Technique for Party mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking pictures. Note •The initial...
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•The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet)
(Tele) to ¶]
•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400].•If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
•If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.•The birthday setting and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38327/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX37-47.png "Page 48
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•The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet)
(Tele) to ¶]
•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400].•If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
•If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.•The birthday setting and...")
VQT1R8748 Advanced (Recording pictures) •The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶] •[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400].•If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time. •If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.•The birthday setting and...
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This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and
then press [MENU/SET] to set.
•
3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is
pressed fully.
•The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of burst recording pictures...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38327/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX37-48.png "Page 49
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and
then press [MENU/SET] to set.
•
3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is
pressed fully.
•The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of burst recording pictures...")
49VQT1R87 Advanced (Recording pictures) This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫Picture size and aspect ratio 1Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures. •Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. •The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of burst recording pictures...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press
[MENU/SET].
•
It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the
quick menu. (P19)
2Take pictures.
•Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do
not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When
countdown...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38327/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX37-49.png "Page 50
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press
[MENU/SET].
•
It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the
quick menu. (P19)
2Take pictures.
•Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do
not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When
countdown...")
VQT1R8750 Advanced (Recording pictures) This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. 1Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. • It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P19) 2Take pictures. •Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown...