Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28 User Manual

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[REC] mode: 
Taking expressive portraits and landscape 
pictures 
(Advanced scene mode)
You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events 
and activities, people in night scenes and fl owers in accordance with the surrounding 
conditions.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !].
Set the mode dial.
Press  3/4 to select the advanced scene mode.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
The menu screen is switched to the recording screen...

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The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion.
∫Technique for Portrait mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note

In [INDOOR PORTRAIT], the [INTELLIGENT ISO] operates, and the maximum ISO sensitivity 
level becomes [ISO400].
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
 [PORTRAIT]
[NORMAL PORTRAIT]
Shades the background and...

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This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.Note

The focus range is 5 m to ¶.
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note

This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m or more.
 [SCENERY]
[NORMAL SCENERY]
The focus adjusts onto far away subjects as a priority.
[NATURE]
The best setting for photographing natural scenery.
[ARCHITECTURE]
This setting takes sharp photographs of ar...

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This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night portrait mode

Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for 
taking pictures.
When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the 
picture.
When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, we recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) 
and being about 1.5 m from the subject...

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This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
Note

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.The range in which the focus is adjusted is shown below.–[FOOD]: 1 cm (wide)/2 m (Tele) to ¶
–[FLOWER]/[OBJECTS]/[CREATIVE CLOSE-UP]: 1 cm (wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶
If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of...

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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.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Set the mode dial to  [ ¿].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the scene mode.
You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating 
the zoom lever.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
The menu...

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Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Party mode

Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject 
when taking pictures.
Note
The initial setting for [AF...

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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the 
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP]  (P150).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1 Press  3/4  to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press  1.
2 Press  3/4  to select [SET] and then press...

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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] (P150).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P98 .
Note

The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].The focus range is 1 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to  ¶.[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maxi...

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This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
1Press 3/4  to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE 
PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
2Press  3/4  to select the picture size 
and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.3Take pictures.
Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is 
pressed fully.
The burst speed changes according to the...