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 subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.•The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.•The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] in scene mode is fixed to 5.•Self-timer cannot be set to 2 seconds in Intelligent auto mode.•Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode.•Self-timer cannot be used while in [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode.
Press 2 [ë].
To u c h  t h e  i t e m .
•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.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
•The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
•If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the 
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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 too small–When the recording location is too dark–When the subject is moving too fast–When another subject or background is similar in colour to the subject.–When jitter is occurring–When using the zoom•If Touch  AF/AE fails, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Touch the screen again.•[AF MODE]  will be recorded in  [ ]  when touch  AF/AE  and dynamic tracking do not work.•Frame showing touch possible area is displayed when you touch outside the possible area. 
The touch is invalid when it is outside the touch possible area. 
•Most appropriate scene is selected for the touched subject in the Intelligent auto mode.•Only focus can be adjusted during manual exposure.•[QUICK AF] and [FACE RECOG.] will not operate during touch AF/AE.•Touch AF/AE will not work in the following cases.–[PANORAMA ASSIST]/[STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]/[PIN HOLE]/[FILM GRAIN] in scene 
mode.
–When it is set to [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], and [WARM] in [COLOR EFFECT].–In motion picture mode
To u c h  [ ] .
Touch the subject.
•AF area will be displayed when the subject is 
recognised, and the focus and exposure will follow the 
movement of the subject. (Dynamic tracking)
•Touch AF/AE is cancelled by touching [CANCEL].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture. 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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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 in 
playback mode.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn in red when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway.
•Set the aperture value larger if it is too bright, and set the aperture value smaller if it is too dark.•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then 
press [MODE].
Touch [APERTURE PRIORITY].
Touch the aperture set bar.
AAperture Set Bar
BExposure Compensation Set Bar
•Exposure (P67) can be compensated by touching the 
exposure compensation set bar. Touch the exposure 
compensation value you want to set.
Available Aperture Value (W)
(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
Take the pictures.
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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 speed turn in red when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then 
press [MODE].
Touch [SHUTTER PRIORITY].
Touch the shutter speed set bar.
AShutter Speed Set Bar
BExposure Compensation Set Bar
•Exposure (P67) can be compensated by touching the 
exposure compensation set bar. Touch the exposure 
compensation value you want to set.
Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV)Aperture Value (W)
8654
F2.8 to F8.0 3.2 2.5 2 1.6
1.3 1 1/1.3 1/1.6
1/2 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/4
1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10
1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25
1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60
1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160
1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400
1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000
1/1300 F4.0 to F8.0
1/1600 F5.6 to F8.0
1/2000 F8.0
Take the pictures.
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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 EV)Available Shutter Speed (Sec)
(Per 1/3 EV)
F2.8 to F3.5 60 to 1/1000
F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300
F5.6 to F7.1 60 to 1/1600
F8.0 60 to 1/2000
Press the shutter button halfway.
•The manual exposure assistance C appears for about 
10 seconds to indicate the exposure.
•Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again when 
the exposure is not adequate.
Take the pictures.
A
B
C 
						

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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 exposure display to change the settings.
•
Slide bar will be hidden during Touch AF/AE as well.
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
Hide the slide bar 
						

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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 even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•Exposure can also be compensated by touching the exposure compensation set bar when in 
aperture-priority AE or shutter-priority AE.
•Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
Under exposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive.Compensate the exposure 
towards negative.
Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears.
Touch the slide bar.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Touch [EXIT].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. 
						

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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/
Colour Bracket
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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.
•When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0).
Touch [EXIT].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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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, [ ] 
appears on 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 exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•The auto bracket/colour bracket setting is cancelled if you turn the camera off or 
[POWER SAVE] is activated.
•When auto bracket/colour 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.
•In shutter-priority AE and manual exposure, if the shutter speed is set to longer than 1 second 
auto bracket is disabled.
•[Œ] is set for the flash when auto bracket/colour bracket is set.•Burst is cancelled when auto bracket/colour bracket is set.•The one set last will take precedence. (auto bracket and colour bracket cannot be set 
simultaneously.)
•Auto Bracket cannot be used when in [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST] , 
[HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE] and [FILM GRAIN] in 
scene mode.
Colour Bracket 
						

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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 registered, the 
registered scene mode is displayed instead of [MY 
SCN 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 switched to the recording screen 
in the selected scene mode.
•The selected scene mode is registered as My scene 
mode, so that the next time you are recording, you can select it from [REC MODE].
∫About the information feature   
•If the information is [ON], explanations about the selected 
scene mode will be displayed when the scene mode is 
touched in step 
3.
∫Changing My scene mode
1Press [SCN] in My scene mode recording screen.2Touch the scene mode.
Registering scenes in scene mode (My scene mode)