Panasonic LUMIX DMC FX580 User Manual
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿
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 (P109) to allow the camera to focus on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-60.png "Page 61
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿
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 (P109) to allow the camera to focus on the...")
- 61 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿ 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 (P109) to allow the camera to focus on the...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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[REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿
Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on
Subject
(Touch AF/AE)
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.
Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
Note
•Failure of touch AF/AE , loss of the subject while dynamic tracking, or tracking of another
subject may occur depending on the recording conditions in the following cases.
–When the subject is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-61.png "Page 62
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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[REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿
Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on
Subject
(Touch AF/AE)
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.
Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
Note
•Failure of touch AF/AE , loss of the subject while dynamic tracking, or tracking of another
subject may occur depending on the recording conditions in the following cases.
–When the subject is...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 62 - [REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿ Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Note •Failure of touch AF/AE , loss of the subject while dynamic tracking, or tracking of another subject may occur depending on the recording conditions in the following cases. –When the subject is...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ±
Taking Pictures with Set Aperture
(Aperture-priority AE)
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
∫Aperture-priority AE
•
Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.
Note
•Slide bar can be hidden (P66).•Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-62.png "Page 63
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ±
Taking Pictures with Set Aperture
(Aperture-priority AE)
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
∫Aperture-priority AE
•
Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.
Note
•Slide bar can be hidden (P66).•Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm...")
- 63 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ± Taking Pictures with Set Aperture (Aperture-priority AE) Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. ∫Aperture-priority AE • Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected. Note •Slide bar can be hidden (P66).•Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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[REC] mode: ´
Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed
(Shutter-priority AE)
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
∫Shutter-priority AE
Note
•
Slide bar can be hidden (P66).•Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Confirm in playback
mode.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-63.png "Page 64
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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[REC] mode: ´
Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed
(Shutter-priority AE)
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
∫Shutter-priority AE
Note
•
Slide bar can be hidden (P66).•Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Confirm in playback
mode.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 64 - [REC] mode: ´ Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed (Shutter-priority AE) When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. ∫Shutter-priority AE Note • Slide bar can be hidden (P66).•Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Confirm in playback mode. •If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ²
Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually
(Manual exposure)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
∫Manual exposure
•
Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then
press [MODE].
Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE].
Touch the aperture set bar A or shutter
speed set bar B.
Available Aperture Value (W)
(Per 1/3...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-64.png "Page 65
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ²
Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually
(Manual exposure)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
∫Manual exposure
•
Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then
press [MODE].
Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE].
Touch the aperture set bar A or shutter
speed set bar B.
Available Aperture Value (W)
(Per 1/3...")
- 65 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ² Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually (Manual exposure) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. ∫Manual exposure • Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE]. Touch the aperture set bar A or shutter speed set bar B. Available Aperture Value (W) (Per 1/3...
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∫Manual Exposure Assistance
•
Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in
playback mode.
Note
•Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in
playback mode.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
Slide bar can be hidden by touching [ ].
Touch the aperture value, shutter speed or...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-65.png "Page 66
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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∫Manual Exposure Assistance
•
Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in
playback mode.
Note
•Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in
playback mode.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
Slide bar can be hidden by touching [ ].
Touch the aperture value, shutter speed or...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 66 - ∫Manual Exposure Assistance • Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in playback mode. Note •Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in playback mode. •If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Slide bar can be hidden by touching [ ]. Touch the aperture value, shutter speed or...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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]. 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 memorised...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-66.png "Page 67
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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]. 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 memorised...")
- 67 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [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]. 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 memorised...
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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/
Colour Bracket
[REC] mode: ³±´² ¿
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
Auto Bracket
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d0EVj1 EVi1 EV
Press 3 [È] several times to display
[AUTO BRACKET].
Touch the slide bar....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-67.png "Page 68
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/
Colour Bracket
[REC] mode: ³±´² ¿
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
Auto Bracket
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d0EVj1 EVi1 EV
Press 3 [È] several times to display
[AUTO BRACKET].
Touch the slide bar....")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 68 - Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Colour Bracket [REC] mode: ³±´² ¿ 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 Auto Bracket 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0EVj1 EVi1 EV Press 3 [È] several times to display [AUTO BRACKET]. Touch the slide bar....
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ³±´²
Pressing the shutter button once allows you to take 3 pictures in black and white/standard/
sepia.
Press 3 [È] several times to display
[AUTO BRACKET] and touch [DISPLAY].
•Touching [DISPLAY] allows you to switch between auto
bracket and colour bracket.
To u c h [2]/[1] to display [].
Touch [EXIT].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
•When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen, and when setting colour bracket, [...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-68.png "Page 69
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ³±´²
Pressing the shutter button once allows you to take 3 pictures in black and white/standard/
sepia.
Press 3 [È] several times to display
[AUTO BRACKET] and touch [DISPLAY].
•Touching [DISPLAY] allows you to switch between auto
bracket and colour bracket.
To u c h [2]/[1] to display [].
Touch [EXIT].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
•When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen, and when setting colour bracket, [...")
- 69 - Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ³±´² Pressing the shutter button once allows you to take 3 pictures in black and white/standard/ sepia. Press 3 [È] several times to display [AUTO BRACKET] and touch [DISPLAY]. •Touching [DISPLAY] allows you to switch between auto bracket and colour bracket. To u c h [2]/[1] to display []. Touch [EXIT]. •You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. Note •When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen, and when setting colour bracket, [...
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[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.
In [MY SCN MODE], you can register the scene mode you use most frequently as one of
the recording mode.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then
press [MODE].
Touch [MY SCN MODE].
•When My scene mode has been...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38312/w300_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-FX580-69.png "Page 70
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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[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.
In [MY SCN MODE], you can register the scene mode you use most frequently as one of
the recording mode.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then
press [MODE].
Touch [MY SCN MODE].
•When My scene mode has been...")
Advanced (Recording pictures) - 70 - [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. In [MY SCN MODE], you can register the scene mode you use most frequently as one of the recording mode. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MY SCN MODE]. •When My scene mode has been...