Panasonic Lumix DMC FX500 User Manual
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Slide bar can be hidden by touching [ ].
Touch the aperture value, shutter speed or exposure display to change the settings.
Slide bar will be hidden during Touch AF/AE as well.
[REC] mode: ±´²
Aperture Value and Shutter Speed
∫Aperture-priority AE
∫Shutter-priority AE
Hide the slide bar
Available Aperture Value
(Per 1/3 EV)Shutter Speed (Sec)
F8.0 8 to 1/2000
F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600
F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1300
F3.5 F3.2 F2.8 8 to 1/1000
Available Shutter Speed...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-50.png "Page 51
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Slide bar can be hidden by touching [ ].
Touch the aperture value, shutter speed or exposure display to change the settings.
Slide bar will be hidden during Touch AF/AE as well.
[REC] mode: ±´²
Aperture Value and Shutter Speed
∫Aperture-priority AE
∫Shutter-priority AE
Hide the slide bar
Available Aperture Value
(Per 1/3 EV)Shutter Speed (Sec)
F8.0 8 to 1/2000
F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600
F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1300
F3.5 F3.2 F2.8 8 to 1/1000
Available Shutter Speed...")
51VQT1Q36 Advanced (Recording pictures) Slide bar can be hidden by touching [ ]. Touch the aperture value, shutter speed or exposure display to change the settings. Slide bar will be hidden during Touch AF/AE as well. [REC] mode: ±´² Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ∫Aperture-priority AE ∫Shutter-priority AE Hide the slide bar Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV)Shutter Speed (Sec) F8.0 8 to 1/2000 F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600 F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1300 F3.5 F3.2 F2.8 8 to 1/1000 Available Shutter Speed...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Manual exposure
Note
The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom position is at maximum
Wide.
Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.
[REC] mode: ³±´¿n
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve correct 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]....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-51.png "Page 52
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Manual exposure
Note
The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom position is at maximum
Wide.
Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.
[REC] mode: ³±´¿n
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve correct 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]....")
VQT1Q3652 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫Manual exposure Note The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom position is at maximum Wide. Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected. [REC] mode: ³±´¿n Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve correct 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]....
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ³±´²¿
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/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-52.png "Page 53
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ³±´²¿
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...")
53VQT1Q36 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ³±´²¿ 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 [¦/!], and then
press [MODE].
Touch [SCENE MODE].
Touch the scene mode to select.
Menu screen can be switched by touching [2]/[1] in
left and right of the screen.
The menu screen is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-53.png "Page 54
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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 [¦/!], and then
press [MODE].
Touch [SCENE MODE].
Touch the scene mode to select.
Menu screen can be switched by touching [2]/[1] in
left and right of the screen.
The menu screen is...")
VQT1Q3654 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 [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [SCENE MODE]. Touch the scene mode to select. Menu screen can be switched by touching [2]/[1] in left and right of the screen. The menu screen is...
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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:
1Rotate the zoom lever to maximum Tele position.
2Move 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, this...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-54.png "Page 55
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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:
1Rotate the zoom lever to maximum Tele position.
2Move 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, this...")
55VQT1Q36 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: 1Rotate the zoom lever to maximum Tele position. 2Move 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, this...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫Technique for Night portrait mode
Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for
taking pictures.
Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture.We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from
the subject when taking a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-55.png "Page 56
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫Technique for Night portrait mode
Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for
taking pictures.
Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture.We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from
the subject when taking a...")
VQT1Q3656 Advanced (Recording pictures) This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture.We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a...
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This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle Light mode
This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet)
(Tele) to ¶ (infinity)]
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-56.png "Page 57
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle Light mode
This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet)
(Tele) to ¶ (infinity)]
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use...")
57VQT1Q36 Advanced (Recording pictures) This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. ∫Technique for Candle Light mode This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. Note The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ (infinity)] The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P92).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P57.
Note
The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].The...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-57.png "Page 58
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P92).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P57.
Note
The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].The...")
VQT1Q3658 Advanced (Recording pictures) Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P92). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P57. Note The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].The...
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59VQT1Q36 Advanced (Recording pictures) This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫Picture size and aspect ratio 1Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select. 2M (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 are limited by the picture-taking...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks mode
Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.The shutter speed becomes the following.–When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds–When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function:...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-59.png "Page 60
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks mode
Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.The shutter speed becomes the following.–When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds–When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function:...")
VQT1Q3660 Advanced (Recording pictures) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫Technique for Fireworks mode Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. Note This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.The shutter speed becomes the following.–When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds–When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function:...