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 [NATURAL]. (P79)
• If you take a picture with the flash at close 
range when the zoom is near [W] (1M), 
the edges of the recorded picture may 
become dark. Rotate the zoom lever 
slightly and then take the picture.
ISO sensitivityAvailable flash range
[AUTO]
Wide
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
4 m (13.1 feet)
Te le
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 
2 m (6.56 feet)
[]
Wide
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
4 m (13.1 feet)
Te le
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 
2 m (6.56 feet)
[ISO100]
Wide
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
2 m (6.56 feet)
Te le
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 
1 m (3.28 feet)
[ISO200]
Wide
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
2.8 m (9.19 feet)
Te le
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 
1.4 m (4.59 feet)
[ISO400]
Wide
60 cm (1.97 feet)to 
4 m (13.1 feet)
Te le
40 cm (1.31 feet) to 
2 m (6.56 feet)
[ISO800]
Wide
80 cm (2.62 feet) to 
5.6 m (18.3 feet)
Te le
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
2.8 m (9.19 feet)
[ISO1250]Wide
1 m (3.28 feet) to 
5.6 m (18.3 feet)
Te l e
80 cm (2.62 feet) to 
2.8 m (9.19 feet)
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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 distorted or 
discolored by the heat or lighting from 
the flash.
• Do not cover the photo flash with your 
fingers or other objects.
• In economy mode, the LCD monitor 
turns off and the status indicator lights 
while the flash is charging. [This does 
not happen when using the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5; optional).] If the remaining 
battery power is low, the length of time 
that the LCD monitor turns off to 
charge may become longer.• If you press the shutter button halfway 
when the flash is activated, the flash icon 
turns red.
• When the jitter alert appears, we 
recommend using a tripod.
• When you take a picture beyond the 
available flash range, the exposure may 
not be adjusted properly and the picture 
may become bright or dark.
• When the flash is being charged, the flash 
icon blinks red, and you cannot take a 
picture even when you press the shutter 
button fully.
• When taking a picture with the flash, the 
white balance is automatically adjusted 
(except for [ ]). However, the white 
balance may not be properly adjusted if 
the flash level is insufficient. (P71)
• When the shutter speed is fast, the flash 
effect may not be sufficient.
• If you repeat taking a picture, it may not 
actually be taken even if the flash is 
activated. Take a picture after the access 
indication disappears.
• The red-eye reduction effect differs 
between people. Also, if the subject was 
far away from the camera or was not 
looking at the first flash, the effect may not 
be evident.
• When you set burst mode or auto bracket, 
only 1 picture is recorded for every flash 
activated.
Flash settingShutter speed 
(Sec.)
:AUTO
1/30 to 1/2000 :AUTO/
Red-eye 
reduction
: Forced ON
: Forced ON/
Red-eye 
reduction
: Slow sync./
Red-eye 
reduction1/8
_ to 1/2000
: Forced OFF
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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 picture.
• The self-timer indicator 
 blinks and the 
shutter is activated 
after 10 seconds (or 
2 seconds).
• If you press [MENU/
SET] while the self-timer is set, the 
self-timer setting is canceled.
• 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 (P78) to allow the camera to focus 
on the subject.
• In simple mode [ ], the self-timer is fixed 
to 10 seconds.
• In [SELF PORTRAIT] (P52) in scene 
mode, the self-timer is fixed to 2 seconds.
• When you set the self-timer in burst mode, 
the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 
10 seconds after the shutter button is 
pressed. The number of pictures taken at 
one time is fixed to 3.
• We recommend using a tripod when 
recording with the self-timer. (When you 
use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable 
when the camera is attached to it.)
OFF
SET
SELECTMENU
2SEC.10SEC.
SELFTIMER
CANCEL
3
MENU
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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] to return to the original 
exposure.
2Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to finish.
• 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 
even if the camera is turned off.
• The compensation range of the exposure 
will be limited depending on the 
brightness of the subject.
• Exposure cannot be compensated when 
using [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
EXPOSURE
SELECTEXITMENU
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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, 
select [OFF] (0).
2Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to finish.
• When setting auto bracket, the auto 
bracket icon [ ] appears on the lower 
left of the screen.
• When taking pictures using auto bracket 
after setting the exposure compensation 
range, the pictures taken are based on the 
selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the 
exposure compensation value appears on 
the lower left of the screen.
• The auto bracket setting is canceled if you 
turn the camera off or power save mode is 
activated.
• When setting auto bracket and burst mode 
simultaneously, auto bracket will be 
performed.
• When auto bracket is set, the auto review 
function is activated regardless of the auto 
review setting. (The picture is not 
enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review 
function in the [SETUP] menu.
• When auto bracket is activated, 
[AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. 
• The exposure may not be compensated 
with auto bracket depending on the 
brightness of the subject.
• When the flash is activated or the number 
of recordable pictures is 2 or less, you can 
take only 1 picture.
• Auto bracket cannot be set in [SPORTS], 
[STARRY SKY] and [BABY1]/[BABY2] in 
scene mode.
• The auto bracket cannot be used when 
the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ].
AUTO BRACKET
SELECTEXITMENU
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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 
demonstration before it ends. While the 
demonstration is displayed, the optical 
zoom is fixed to Wide (1M) and the zoom 
function cannot be activated. You also 
cannot take pictures.
• The stabilizer function may not be 
effective in the following cases.
– When there is a lot of jitter.
– When the zoom magnification is high.
– In digital zoom range.
– When taking pictures while following a 
moving subject.
– When the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures indoors or in dark 
places.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press 
the shutter button.
• In simple mode [ ] or 
[SELF PORTRAIT] (P52) in scene mode, 
the setting is fixed to [MODE2] and in 
[STARRY SKY] (P54) it is fixed to [OFF]. 
The stabilizer function mode selection 
menu does not appear.
• In motion picture mode [ ], [MODE2] 
cannot be set. [MODE1]
()The stabilizer operates 
continuously and can assist 
during photo composition.
[MODE2]
()The jitter is compensated for 
when the shutter button is 
pressed. There is a greater 
stabilizing effect.
[OFF]
()When the stabilizer is not 
desired.
/SETMENU
STABILIZEROFF
MODE2
DEMO. SELECT
MODE1
SET
MENU
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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 is constant regardless 
of the transfer speed of the card.
• The number of pictures indicated is when 
the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and 
the flash is not activated.
• If you set the ISO sensitivity (P73) to 
[ISO400], [ISO800] or [ISO1250] and then 
take pictures using burst mode, burst 
speed will become slower than the figures 
indicated above.
• Since the shutter speed becomes slower 
in dark places, the burst speed (pictures/
second) may also become slower.
• In simple mode [ ], the settings become 
as follows. [ ] appears on the screen. 
(P26)
– [ ENLARGE]:
/Max. 6 pictures
–[ 4SM6S/10M15cm]/[ E-MAIL]:
/Max. 8 pictures
• When the burst mode setting is set to 
Unlimited
– You can take pictures until the capacity 
of the card is full.
– The burst speed will become slower 
halfway. The burst speed of a 
MultiMediaCard becomes even slower 
than that of an SD Memory Card or 
SDHC Memory Card. However, the 
exact timing of this depends on the 
number of recordable pictures and the 
card.
3
BURST SHOOTING
HIGH SPEED
LOW SPEED
UNLIMITED OFF
SET
SELECTMENU
Burst speed 
(pictures/
second)Number of recordable 
pictures (pictures)
3_1max. 6 max. 8
2_1
approx. 2 Depends on the remaining 
capacity of the card.
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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 burst speed is set to [ ] or 
[ ], they are adjusted each time you 
take a picture.
• When burst mode is set, the auto review 
function is activated regardless of the auto 
review setting. (The picture is not 
enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review 
function in the [SETUP] menu.
• When burst mode is activated, 
[AUDIO REC.] cannot be used.
• When the flash is activated or 
[STARRY SKY] in scene mode is 
selected, you can take only 1 picture.
Taking Close-up 
Pictures 
This mode allows you to take close-up 
pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking 
pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of 
a subject as close as 5 cm (0.16 feet) from 
the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost 
to Wide (1M).wFocus range
• We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P43) in macro mode.
• When a subject is close to the camera, the 
effective focus range (depth of field) is 
significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the 
distance between the camera and the 
subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on 
it again.
• If the distance between the camera and 
the subject is beyond the focus range of 
the camera, the picture may not be 
properly focused even if the focus 
indication lights.
• Macro mode gives priority to a subject 
close to the camera. Therefore, if the 
distance between the camera and the 
subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it 
takes longer to focus on it in macro mode 
than normal picture mode.
• The available flash range is about 60 cm 
(1.97 feet) to 4.0 m (13.1 feet) (Wide). 
(When the ISO sensitivity is set to 
[AUTO].)
• We recommend setting the flash to 
Forced OFF [ ] when you take pictures 
at close range.
• When you take pictures at close range, 
the resolution of the periphery of the 
picture may decrease slightly. This is not a 
malfunction.
T
W5 cm
(0.16 feet)
30 cm
(0.98 feet)
DIGITAL
AV  O U TDC  IN
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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 returns to the 
[SCENE MODE] menu.)
2Press [MENU/SET].
wAbout the menu screen items
• There are 5 menu screens (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 
4/5 and 5/5).
• You can switch menu screens from any 
menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
• When you take a picture with a scene 
mode that is not adequate for the 
purpose, the hue of the picture may differ 
from the actual scene.
• When you want to change the brightness 
of the picture to be recorded, compensate 
the exposure (P44). (However, the 
exposure cannot be compensated in 
[STARRY SKY].)
•Move  and then move / in the 
[SCENE MODE] menu to select either the 
[REC] mode menu icon [ ] (P70) or the 
[SETUP] menu icon [ ] (P18) and set the 
desired items.
• The following cannot be set in scene 
mode because the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
– [W.BALANCE]
– [SENSITIVITY]
– [COL.EFFECT]
– [PICT.ADJ.]
SCN
SETMENUSELECT
SELF PORTRAITFOOD
NIGHT SCENERY NIGHT PORTRAIT
SCN
SETMENUSELECT
SCENERY
SOFT SKIN PORTRAITSPORTS
SCENE MODE  2/
5
SCENE MODE 1
/
5
SCN
SETMENUSELECT
SCENERY
SPORTSSOFT SKIN PORTRAITSCN
SETMENUSELECT
SELF PORTRAIT
FOODNIGHT SCENERY NIGHT PORTRAITSCN
SETMENUSELECT
FIREWORKS
STARRY SKYCANDLE LIGHTPA R T Y
SCN
SETMENUSELECT
SNOW
HIGH SENS.AERIAL PHOTO BEACHSCN
SETMENUSELECT
BABY2 BABY12
1
SCENE MODE1
/
5
SCENE MODE2
/
5
SCENE MODE3
/
5
SCENE MODE4
/
5
SCENE MODE5
/
5
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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 MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
The camera detects the face or skin area to 
achieve a smoother appearance of the skin 
than portrait mode.
wTechnique for Soft skin mode
To make this mode more effective:
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.
• If a part of the background etc. is a color 
close to skin color, this part is also 
smoothed.
• This mode may not be effective when 
there is insufficient brightness.
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
The camera focuses preferentially on a 
distant subject. This allows you to take 
pictures of a wide landscape.
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to c.
• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
• The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
Set here when you want to take pictures of 
sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
• This mode is suitable for taking pictures of 
subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet)or 
more.
[PORTRAIT]
[SOFT SKIN]
/SETMENU
3
/SETMENU
3
[SCENERY]
[SPORTS]
/SETMENU
3
/SETMENU
3
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