Panasonic Lumix DMC FX5 User Manual

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Changing the Picture Size
Preparation
• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)
1Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the 
picture size.
 [2304]: 2304k1728 pixels
 [1600]: 1600 k1200 pixels
 [1280]: 1280 k960 pixels
 [640]: 640 k480 pixels
 [HDTV]: 1920 k1080 pixels
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 In Motion image mode [ ], the  picture size is fixed to 320 k240 pixels.
 The smaller the picture size...

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Changing the Quality
“Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression 
results in superior picture quality. Higher compression allows you to store more 
images on your SD Memory card.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)
1Select [QUALITY] and set the 
quality.
 : Fine (Low compression)
It gives priority to picture quality to 
record high quality pictures.
 : Standard
(High compression)
It gives priority to the number of...

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Taking Pictures using Spot Mode
When using Spot mode the size of the area used to calculate the focus and 
exposure is decreased. It is useful when you may be shooting through a group of 
people and want to designate where in the group the camera will calculate the 
exposure.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)
1Select [SPOT MODE] and set it to 
[ON].
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.
2Aim the spot...

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Setting ISO Sensitivity
The ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be 
increased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not be 
allowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting is 
increased.
Preparation
• Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)
1Select [SENSITIVITY] and set the 
ISO sensitivity.
 When setting to [AUTO], the ISO  sensitivity is automatically adjusted 
from ISO50 to...

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Taking Pictures with Audio
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)
1Select [AUDIO REC.] and set it to 
[ON].
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.
2Take the picture.
 5 seconds after, the audio 
recording is stopped automatically.
 If you press the [MENU] button 
during the audio recording, it will be 
canceled. The audio cannot be 
recorded.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 It is not necessary to keep pressing 
the...

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Using the AF Trigger
Prefocus is a technique to focus on the point where the subject comes in advance, 
and it is used when taking a picture of the subject with quick motion.
This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is 
certain.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)
1Select [AF TRIGGER] and set it to 
[FOCUS].
 Close the menu by pressing 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.2Aim the AF area to the...

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3Take the picture.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 When the AF Trigger is set to 
[FOCUS], you cannot focus on the 
subject by only pressing the shutter 
button halfway. Be sure to press the 
[FOCUS] button before taking 
pictures.
 When taking pictures normally, set the 
AF Trigger to [ ].
 When taking pictures in Simple mode 
[ ] or Self-portrait mode [ ], the 
AF Trigger is automatically set to 
[].
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Using the Digital Zoom
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P29)
1Select [D.ZOOM] and set it to [ON].
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.
 When rotating the zoom lever and 
setting the [D.ZOOM] to [ON], the 
digital zoom indication appears. 
(P105)
ªEntering the digital zoom range
When you rotate the zoom lever to the 
extreme Tele position the on screen 
zoom indication may momentarily 
pause. This is not a...

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Using the Color Effect
You can use 3 types of color effects depending on the image of the picture.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)
1Select [COL.EFFECT] and set the 
color.
 [COOL]: The picture becomes 
bluish.
 [WARM]: The picture becomes 
reddish.
 [B/W]: The picture becomes 
black and white.
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.2Take the picture.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 [COOL] is effective when you...

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Adjusting the Quality of the Picture
(Picture Adjustment)
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P29)
1Select [PICT.ADJ.] and set it.
 [NATURAL]: The picture quality 
becomes softer.
 [VIVID]: The picture quality 
becomes sharper.
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 In Simple mode [ ]/Motion image 
mode [ ], you cannot adjust the 
picture quality.
 When you take pictures in dark places,...