Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 User manual

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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.
Applicable modes: [_[_
[L_I_I]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[1_1]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[i1_1]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[_]: Square aspect ratio
[Elm] [m] [1_1] [ira]
• The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P199)
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Advanced (Recordingpictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
Applicable modes: _[_[]_[_
• When the aspect ratio is [L_lk'l].
This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
(14M) 4320X 3240 pixels
(IOM [='J_)I 3648X 2736 pixels
[_ (7MF'_) I 3072x2304 pixels
[_ (5MF'_) 2560x 1920 pixels
[_ (3MF'_) I 2048x 1536 pixels
(0.3M r_) 640×480 pixels
• When the aspect ratio is [1_!_1].
(12.5M) 4320x 2880 pixels
(9MRS) 3648x 2432 pixels
[J_ (6MRS) 3072x2048 pixels
r4_ (4.5MRS) 2560x 1712 pixels
(2.5MRS) 2048x 1360 pixels
(0.3M r_) 640×424 pixels
• When the aspect ratio is [I]_].
(10.5M) 4320×2432 pixels
(7.5MRS) 3648x 2056 pixels
(5.5MRS) 3072x 1728 pixels
(3.5MF_) 2560x 1440 pixels
[_ (2MRS) 1920x 1080 pixels
(0.2M r_) 640×360 pixels
• When the aspect ratio is [11_].
1"_'4(10.5M) 3232x3232 pixels
(7.5M ["J_) 2736x 2736 pixels
(5.5M[]) 2304x 2304 pixels
(3.5M[]) 1920x 1920 pixels
(2.5M_) 1536x 1536 pixels
0_ (0.2MF_F_) 480×480 pixels
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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• "EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extended Optical Zoom".
• A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The
higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be
when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a
PC monitor. (_
_) Many pixels (Fine)
(_) Few pixels (Rough)
These pictures are examples to show the effect.
• If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.
• The Extended Optical Zoom does not work when Macro Zoom is set or in [TRANSFORM],
[HIGH SENS.], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode so the
picture size for [[]] is not displayed.
• Pictures may appear in mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
• Refer to P201 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes: [_][_
[--|--]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)
[.z.]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of
pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels)
• Refer to P201 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
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Advanced (Recordingpictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Applicable modes: _]_]
[AUTO]/[tlIS0]/[100]11200]11400]11800]111600]
Recording location
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less increased
The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the
AUTO brightness.
DIS0 The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of
(intelligent) the subject and the brightness.
100/200/400/800/1600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
•About [DISO] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
• The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm
the actual shutter speed on the informationdisplay for the picture being played back.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
• When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400]
according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1600] when using the
flash.)
• When setting to [DIS0], ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness within
the maximum setting of [ISO1600].
• The ISO sensitivity will be set to [AUTO] when recording motion pictures. Also,
[ISO LIMIT SET] will not work.
• The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the
amount of picture noise.
• Refer to P59 for the flash range.
• Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided even
if [DIS0] is selected.
• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at
the edge of the screen or when a subject moved at the very moment when the shutter button
was pressed fully.
• The setting is fixed to [_lS0] in the following cases.
-In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET] and [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode
• You cannot select [rllS0] in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode.
• If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the
ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under [PICT. ADJ.], or
lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P123)
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Itwill select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of
the subject.
Applicablemodes: [_[]_[]_]
[AUTO]I[200 ]I[400]I[800]I[1600]
• The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the
amount of picture noise
• It will work when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [alS0]
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicablemodes: []_[]_][_
[_]:
[D]:
[D]:
[B]:
[D]:
[D]:
[D]:
Automatic adjustment
When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
When taking pictures under incandescent lights
Value set by using [_]
When using the preset color temperature setting
• The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded
under so use [_] or [_]
• The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off (However, the White
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
• in the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB]
-[SCENERY]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/[HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT]/[FOOD]/
[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[SUNSET]/[FLASH BURST]/[STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]/
[BEACH]/[SNOW]/[AERIAL PHOTO]/[FILM GRAIN]
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
• Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
| Select [D], and then touch [_].
2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so
that the frame in the center is filled by the white
object only and then touch [SET].
• If the subject is overly bright or overly dark, you may
not be able to set the White Balance. If this is the case,
adjust to an appropriate brightness and then set the
White Balance again.
•Finely adjusting the White Balance
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
| Select [_]I[D]I[D]I[D]I[D]I[D]I[D ] from
the White Balance, and touch [_].
2 Touch within the frame to finely adjust.
A (AMBER: ORANGE)
B (BLUE: BLUISH)
G+ (GREEN: GREENISH)
M (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
3 Touch [SET].
4 Touch [SET] to return to the menu screen.
5 Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
• If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the LCD monitor
will change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to B (blue), the White Balance icon
on the LCD monitor will change to blue.
• If you finely adjust the White Balance to G+ (green) or M (magenta), [+] (green) or [ ]
(magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the LCD monitor.
• Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance.
• You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.
• The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.
• The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
• The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the
following cases.
-When you reset the White Balance in [_]
-When you reset the color temperature manually in [_]
• White balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] and [WARM] in
[COLOR EFFECT].
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
• Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range ]O000K
2 Blue sky 9000K_2)
3 Cloudy sky (Rain) SOOOK_ S>_/#_.'_-_
..... _4)_
4 Shade
5 Sunlight 1) _ _ 5)_I
6 White fluorescent light / --6)_
7 Incandescent light bulb [ 4oooK
8 Sunrise and sunset 3000K--7) _,_
9 Candlelight 2000K_S)
K Kelvin Color Temperature ]O00K_9)
• Setting the color temperature
You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural
pictures in different lighting conditions. The color of light is
measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color
temperature becomes high the picture becomes bluish and as
the color temperature becomes low the picture becomes
reddish.
| Select [D], and then touch [WB K SET].
2 Touch the color temperature setting bar.
• You can also set the value by touching [A]/[V].
• You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
3 Touch [SET].
4. Touch [SET] to return to the menu screen.
5 Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Specify a person's face and use the Face Recognition functions.
Applicable modes: _[_[_}_
[OFF]I[ON]I[MEMORY]I[SET]
• Refer to P96 for details.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes: [_][_
The camera automatically detects the person's face. The focus
[r_:]: Face Detection and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter
what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep
[%_]: AF Tracking on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas. This is effective
[[_]: 11-area-f°cusing I when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
[_..]: 1-area-focusing The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on
(High speed) I the center of the screen.
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the
[[_]]: 1-area-focusing center of the screen.
[[_3]: Spot-focusing _ The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
[[_] will be used during motion picture recording.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
• The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the
same time in [[_]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF
Mode to [__,], [[_]] or [[ZL]].
• If the AF Mode is set to [[_], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.
• Switch the AF Mode to [__.] or [[_]] if it is difficult to focus using [EB].
• The camera may detect subjects other than a person as a face. In this case, switch the AF
Mode to any modes other than [r_:] and then take a picture.
• It will be fixed to [r_:] when the [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON].
• It is not possible to set [r_:] in the following cases.
-In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT SCENERY], [HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT], [FOOD],
[STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], and [AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode.
• It will be set to [[_]] when a recording is performed with the Touch Shutter function (P43).
•About [re_:] (Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera
detects the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
• Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [[_].
-When the face is not facing the camera
-When the face is at an angle
-When the face is extremely bright or dark
-When there is little contrast on the faces
-When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
-When the face appears small on the screen
-When there is rapid movement
-When the subject is other than a human being
-When the camera is shaking
-When Digital Zoom is used
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• About [_-j,] [1-area-focusing (High speed)]
• You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF Modes.
• The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the
shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.
• Setting up [[.r{i-.](AF Tracking)
| Touch the subject.
• The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked.
Itwill continuously adjust the focus and exposure automatically
following the movement of the subject. (Dynamic Tracking)
• Lock is canceled when [[]] is touched.
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it
fully to take the picture.
• Dynamic Tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different
subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below.
-When the subject is too small
-When the recording location is toe dark or bright
-When the subject is moving too fast
-When the background has the same or similar color to the subject
-When jitter is occurring
-When using the zoom
• When the AF lock fails, the Tracking AF frame will flash in red and then disappear. Redo the AF
lock.
• AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed
to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [[_] in [AF MODE] in that case.
• [FACE RECOG.] does not work when AF tracking is active.
•AF Tracking is canceled when the Touch Shutter is set to [[]].
• [Q'AF]will not operate during AF tracking.
• it cannot be set to [[r--:_--]in the following conditions
- In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and
[HIGH DYNAMIC] in Scene Mode.
- In [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM] in [COLOR EFFECT].
•The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to _.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings.
Applicable modes: []_][_
[OFF]
[Q'AF]:Quick AF [Q'AF]is displayed on the screen.
[C'AF]:Continuous AF _ [C'AF]is displayed on the screen.
When recording motion pictures, only [C'AF](Continuous AF) can be selected.
About [Q'AF]and [C'AF]
[Q'AF]will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera is reduced. [C'AF]will
adjust the focus at all times (Continuous AF).
The camera will adjust the focus automatically, and the focus adjustment when the shutter
button is pressed becomes faster. It is effective when you do not want to miss a photo
opportunity.
• The battery will be consumed faster than usual.
• Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
• [Q-AF]will not operate during the AF tracking.
• In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT], [STARRY SKY] and
[FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode, this setting is fixed to [OFF].
• When [PRE AF] is set to [OAF], it may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom
lever from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
Applicable modes: [_J]_
[_]: Multiple
This is the method in which the camera measures the most
suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the
whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this
method.
[[D]]: Center weighted
This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center
of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[[_3]: Spot
This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering
target @.
• When [i(';.] is selected and [AF MODE] is set to [r_:], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit
the person's face.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life.
Applicablemodes: [_][]_
[OFF]I[LOW]I[STANDARD]I[HIGH]
• Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO1O0], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher than
[ISO100] if the picture is taken with [I.EXPOSURE] set to valid.
• Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
• [i(_] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.EXPOSURE] is in effect.
• [LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH] represents the maximum range of effect.
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Advanced (Recordingpictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also,
you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
Applicable modes: []_
[AUTO], [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Brightness Darker Brighter
Jitter Less More
• This should usually be set to [AUTO] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter
speed other than [AUTO], [MIN] appears on the screen.)
• When [AUTO] is selected, shutter speed may be set up to 1 second when there is not much
jitter to adjust with the [STABILIZER], or when [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF].
• Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend
recording the picture in a well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [M=LN]will flash in
red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent
Resolution Technology.
Applicable modes: [_][_
[OFF]/[ON]
[i.ZOOM]: [I.RESOLUTION] is activated, and the zoom magnification is increased
by approximately 1.3× without noticeable deterioration in the picture.
• Refer to P45 for information about the Intelligent Zoom.
• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [i.ZOOM] in Intelligent Auto Mode (when [MOTION DEBLUR] is set
to [OFF]).
• This will be fixed to [ON] for [HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT] and [HIGH SENS.] in Scene Mode, to
[OFF] for the [FLASH BURST] and [PIN HOLE] in Scene Mode, and to [i.ZOOM] in all other
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom or
[i.ZOOM].
Applicable modes: [_][_
[OFF]/[ON]
• Refer to P45 for details.
• If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be
set to [AUTO] or [MODE1].
• The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colors of the pictures
can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved.
Applicablemodes: __[_
[STANDARD]: This is the standard setting.
[Happy] I: Image with enhanced brightness and vividness.
[B/W]: The picture becomes black and white.
[SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia.
[COOL] 12: The picture becomes bluish.
[WARM] 12: The picture becomes reddish.
il This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
i<2 This can be set only during normal recording.
• In intelligent Auto Mode, you can set this mode separately.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes: [_](_
[CONTRAST]:
[-I-]: Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
[-]: Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
[SHARPNESS]:
[+]: The picture is sharply defined.
[-]: The picture is softly focused.
[SATURATION]:
[-I-]: The colors in the picture become vivid.
[-]: The colors in the picture become natural.
[NOISE REDUCTION]:
[-I-]: The noise reduction effect is enhanced.
Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.
[-]: The noise reduction effect is reduced.
You can obtain pictures with higher resolution.
• When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise
becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for
[NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than
[NOISE REDUCTION].
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Advanced (Recordingpictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Applicable modes: [_][_
[OFF]
[AUTO]: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition.
[MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] Mode.
[MODE2]: Jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
• 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.
• The setting is fixed to [MODE2] with [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode and to [OFF] in
[STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode.
• The setting is fixed to [MODE1] when recording motion pictures or using [HANDHELD NIGHT
SHOT] in Scene Mode.
• Only [OFF] or [MODE1] can be set in Burst Mode.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation
during the shooting or the situation as a memo.
Applicablemodes: _[_
[OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.
[ON]: [_] is displayed on the screen.
Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded.
(It will stop in 5 seconds)
• If you touch [CANCEL] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled.
• Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
• Audio recorded with this unit may not play back on other equipment.
• Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played
back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008.
• [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.
-When recording with Auto Bracket
- During Burst shooting
-[PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST] and [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light
conditions that make focusing difficult.
Applicable modes: []_][]_
[OFF]: The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.
[ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF Assist Lamp lights while the shutter
button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)
• The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).
• When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp _) (e.g. when taking
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In
this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.
• [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF] in [SELF PORTRAIT], [SCENERY],
[NIGHT SCENERY], [HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT], [SUNSET],
[FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
When the flash is used with the Red-Eye Reduction (['_A_], [_-_], [_'S@_])selected, it will
automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data.
Applicable modes: [_][]_]_
[OFF]/[ON]
• It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions.
• When the Digital Red-Eye Correction is set to [ON], [_] appears on the flash icon.
• Refer to P57 for details.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
To set the year, month, day and time.
Itfunctions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] (P26) in the [SETUP] menu.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Applicable modes: _[]_[_}_
[_ [AVCHD(1080i)]]/[_ [AVCHD(720p)]]/[it_ [MOTION JPEG]]
• Refer to P93 for details.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
Applicable modes: __][_
• When [REC MODE] is [_ [AVCHD(1080i)]].
[FSH]/[FH]
• When [REC MODE] is [_ [AVCHD(720p)]].
[SH]/[H]
• When [REC MODE] is [_ [MOTION JPEG]].
[H D]I[WVGA]I[VGA]I[QVGA]
• Refer to P93 for details.
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