Panasonic Lumix DMC FX50 User Manual
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wThe available flash range to take
pictures
The available flash range to take pictures
depends on the ISO sensitivity selected.
• The available flash range is an
approximation.
• Refer to P73 for the ISO sensitivity.
• Refer to P25 for the focus range.
• If ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or
[ ] when using the flash, it will be
automatically increased to a maximum of
[ISO400].
• To avoid noise, we recommend
decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P73) or
setting [PICT.ADJ.] to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38329/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX50-40.png "Page 41
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wThe available flash range to take
pictures
The available flash range to take pictures
depends on the ISO sensitivity selected.
• The available flash range is an
approximation.
• Refer to P73 for the ISO sensitivity.
• Refer to P25 for the focus range.
• If ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or
[ ] when using the flash, it will be
automatically increased to a maximum of
[ISO400].
• To avoid noise, we recommend
decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P73) or
setting [PICT.ADJ.] to...")
Advanced 41VQT0Y19 wThe available flash range to take pictures The available flash range to take pictures depends on the ISO sensitivity selected. • The available flash range is an approximation. • Refer to P73 for the ISO sensitivity. • Refer to P25 for the focus range. • If ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or [ ] when using the flash, it will be automatically increased to a maximum of [ISO400]. • To avoid noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P73) or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to...
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wShutter speed for each flash setting
_The shutter speed changes depending
on the slow shutter setting. (P78)
• There may be differences in the above
shutter speeds in scene mode.
– [NIGHT SCENERY] (P51):
8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
– [FIREWORKS] (P53):
1/4th of a second, 2 seconds
– [STARRY SKY] (P54):
15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
• Do not look directly at the flash at
close range when it is activated.
• If you bring the flash too close to an
object, the object may be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38329/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX50-41.png "Page 42
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wShutter speed for each flash setting
_The shutter speed changes depending
on the slow shutter setting. (P78)
• There may be differences in the above
shutter speeds in scene mode.
– [NIGHT SCENERY] (P51):
8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
– [FIREWORKS] (P53):
1/4th of a second, 2 seconds
– [STARRY SKY] (P54):
15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
• Do not look directly at the flash at
close range when it is activated.
• If you bring the flash too close to an
object, the object may be...")
Advanced 42VQT0Y19 wShutter speed for each flash setting _The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting. (P78) • There may be differences in the above shutter speeds in scene mode. – [NIGHT SCENERY] (P51): 8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second – [FIREWORKS] (P53): 1/4th of a second, 2 seconds – [STARRY SKY] (P54): 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds • Do not look directly at the flash at close range when it is activated. • If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be...
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Taking Pictures with
the Self-timer
1Move [].
2Move / to select a mode.
• You can also move [ ] to select.
3Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter
button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after
about 5 seconds. At this time, the
selected item is automatically set.
4Press the shutter button halfway
to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture.
•: Press the shutter button halfway to
foc us.
•: Press the shutter button fully to take
the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38329/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX50-42.png "Page 43
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Taking Pictures with
the Self-timer
1Move [].
2Move / to select a mode.
• You can also move [ ] to select.
3Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter
button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after
about 5 seconds. At this time, the
selected item is automatically set.
4Press the shutter button halfway
to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture.
•: Press the shutter button halfway to
foc us.
•: Press the shutter button fully to take
the...")
Advanced 43VQT0Y19 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1Move []. 2Move / to select a mode. • You can also move [ ] to select. 3Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. 4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. •: Press the shutter button halfway to foc us. •: Press the shutter button fully to take the...
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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.
Under exposed
Compensate the exposure towards
positive.
Properly exposed
Over exposed
Compensate the exposure towards
negative.
1Move [ ] until [EXPOSURE]
appears, compensate the
exposure with
/.
• You can compensate from [L2EV] to
[K2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
• Select [0 EV]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38329/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX50-43.png "Page 44
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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.
Under exposed
Compensate the exposure towards
positive.
Properly exposed
Over exposed
Compensate the exposure towards
negative.
1Move [ ] until [EXPOSURE]
appears, compensate the
exposure with
/.
• You can compensate from [L2EV] to
[K2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
• Select [0 EV]...")
Advanced 44VQT0Y19 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. Under exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Properly exposed Over exposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. 1Move [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with /. • You can compensate from [L2EV] to [K2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. • Select [0 EV]...
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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.
1Move [ ] several times until
[AUTO BRACKET] appears, set
the compensation range of the
exposure with
/.
• You can select [OFF] (0), [F1/3 EV],
[F2/3 EV] or [F1EV].
• When you do not use auto bracket,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38329/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX50-44.png "Page 45
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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.
1Move [ ] several times until
[AUTO BRACKET] appears, set
the compensation range of the
exposure with
/.
• You can select [OFF] (0), [F1/3 EV],
[F2/3 EV] or [F1EV].
• When you do not use auto bracket,...")
Advanced 45VQT0Y19 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. 1Move [ ] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the compensation range of the exposure with /. • You can select [OFF] (0), [F1/3 EV], [F2/3 EV] or [F1EV]. • When you do not use auto bracket,...
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Optical Image
Stabilizer
This mode detects jitter and compensates
for it.
1Press and hold the optical image
stabilizer button until
[STABILIZER] appears.
2Move to select the stabilizer
function mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
wDemonstration of the optical image
stabilizer (Demonstration Mode)
Move to display the demonstration. After
the demonstration ends, the screen returns
to the stabilizer function mode selection
menu. Move again if you want to exit the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38329/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX50-45.png "Page 46
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Optical Image
Stabilizer
This mode detects jitter and compensates
for it.
1Press and hold the optical image
stabilizer button until
[STABILIZER] appears.
2Move to select the stabilizer
function mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
wDemonstration of the optical image
stabilizer (Demonstration Mode)
Move to display the demonstration. After
the demonstration ends, the screen returns
to the stabilizer function mode selection
menu. Move again if you want to exit the...")
Advanced 46VQT0Y19 Optical Image Stabilizer This mode detects jitter and compensates for it. 1Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button until [STABILIZER] appears. 2Move to select the stabilizer function mode and then press [MENU/SET]. wDemonstration of the optical image stabilizer (Demonstration Mode) Move to display the demonstration. After the demonstration ends, the screen returns to the stabilizer function mode selection menu. Move again if you want to exit the...
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Taking Pictures using
Burst Mode
1Press and hold the burst mode
button.
2Move / to select a mode.
• You can also press the burst mode
button to select.
3Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter
button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after
about 5 seconds. At this time, the
selected item is automatically set.
4Take a picture.
• Hold down the shutter button fully to
activate the burst mode.
wNumber of pictures recorded in burst
mode
_1 The burst speed...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38329/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX50-46.png "Page 47
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Taking Pictures using
Burst Mode
1Press and hold the burst mode
button.
2Move / to select a mode.
• You can also press the burst mode
button to select.
3Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter
button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after
about 5 seconds. At this time, the
selected item is automatically set.
4Take a picture.
• Hold down the shutter button fully to
activate the burst mode.
wNumber of pictures recorded in burst
mode
_1 The burst speed...")
Advanced 47VQT0Y19 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 1Press and hold the burst mode button. 2Move / to select a mode. • You can also press the burst mode button to select. 3Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. 4Take a picture. • Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode. wNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode _1 The burst speed...
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• The focus is fixed when the first picture is
taken.
• When the self-timer is used, the number
of recordable pictures in burst mode is
fixed to 3.
• Burst mode is not canceled when the
camera is switched off.
• When auto bracket and burst mode are
set simultaneously, auto bracket will be
performed.
• The exposure and the white balance vary
depending on the burst mode setting.
When burst mode is set to [ ] , they
are fixed to the values set for the first
picture.
When the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38329/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX50-47.png "Page 48
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• The focus is fixed when the first picture is
taken.
• When the self-timer is used, the number
of recordable pictures in burst mode is
fixed to 3.
• Burst mode is not canceled when the
camera is switched off.
• When auto bracket and burst mode are
set simultaneously, auto bracket will be
performed.
• The exposure and the white balance vary
depending on the burst mode setting.
When burst mode is set to [ ] , they
are fixed to the values set for the first
picture.
When the...")
Advanced 48VQT0Y19 • The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken. • When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3. • Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. • When auto bracket and burst mode are set simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed. • The exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting. When burst mode is set to [ ] , they are fixed to the values set for the first picture. When the...
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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.
• Refer to P50 to 56 for each scene menu.
1Move / to select the scene
mode.
•Move at to switch to the next
menu screen.
• If [SCENE MODE] menu does not
appear, press [MENU/SET] to display
the [SCENE MODE] menu.
• When you move , explanations about
each scene mode are displayed. (When
you move , the screen...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38329/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX50-48.png "Page 49
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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.
• Refer to P50 to 56 for each scene menu.
1Move / to select the scene
mode.
•Move at to switch to the next
menu screen.
• If [SCENE MODE] menu does not
appear, press [MENU/SET] to display
the [SCENE MODE] menu.
• When you move , explanations about
each scene mode are displayed. (When
you move , the screen...")
Advanced 49VQT0Y19 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. • Refer to P50 to 56 for each scene menu. 1Move / to select the scene mode. •Move at to switch to the next menu screen. • If [SCENE MODE] menu does not appear, press [MENU/SET] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu. • When you move , explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (When you move , the screen...
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]
menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
The person stands out from the
background and has a healthier
complexion.
wTechnique for Portrait mode
To increase the effectiveness of this mode:
1Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible
to Tele.
2Move close to the subject to make this
mode more effective.
• This mode is only suitable when taking
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38329/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX50-49.png "Page 50
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]
menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
The person stands out from the
background and has a healthier
complexion.
wTechnique for Portrait mode
To increase the effectiveness of this mode:
1Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible
to Tele.
2Move close to the subject to make this
mode more effective.
• This mode is only suitable when taking
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE...")
Advanced 50VQT0Y19 Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P49) The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. wTechnique for Portrait mode To increase the effectiveness of this mode: 1Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. • This mode is only suitable when taking pictures outdoors in the daytime. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. Press [ ] to display the [SCENE...