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...) About the EXPOSURE Button........... 51 Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE 52 Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE 53 Taking Pictures with Manual Exposure 54 Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ... 56 Taking Pictures using Macro Mode 57 Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode 58 Taking Pictures using... White Balance manually (White set 69 Finely Adjusting the White Balance 70 Changing the Picture Size 71 Changing the Quality 72 Taking Pictures using Spot Mode...... 73 Setting ISO Sensitivity 74 Taking Pictures with Audio 75 Using the Continuous AF 76 Using the Digital Zoom 77 ...
...) About the EXPOSURE Button........... 51 Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE 52 Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE 53 Taking Pictures with Manual Exposure 54 Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ... 56 Taking Pictures using Macro Mode 57 Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode 58 Taking Pictures using... White Balance manually (White set 69 Finely Adjusting the White Balance 70 Changing the Picture Size 71 Changing the Quality 72 Taking Pictures using Spot Mode...... 73 Setting ISO Sensitivity 74 Taking Pictures with Audio 75 Using the Continuous AF 76 Using the Digital Zoom 77 ...
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... and time. (P22) Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P107) Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 7 languages. The camera is set the desired language. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or other language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu... MF ASSIST°1 NO.RESET°1 RESET°1 CLOCK SET USB MODE LANGUAGE PLAY ON LCD°2 VOLUME°2 VIDEO OUT°2 Functions In manual focus, assistance screen appears on the center of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. (P65) Set this when you want to start the...
... and time. (P22) Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P107) Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 7 languages. The camera is set the desired language. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or other language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu... MF ASSIST°1 NO.RESET°1 RESET°1 CLOCK SET USB MODE LANGUAGE PLAY ON LCD°2 VOLUME°2 VIDEO OUT°2 Functions In manual focus, assistance screen appears on the center of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. (P65) Set this when you want to start the...
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... the exposure is closed 1. When the flash is not adequately adjusted 2. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the best performance from the camera. • When the values are concentrated to the left as A, the picture is under exposed. • When the values in the histogram are...with the one displayed in image editing software on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. • It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are concentrated to the right as B, the exposure is...
... the exposure is closed 1. When the flash is not adequately adjusted 2. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the best performance from the camera. • When the values are concentrated to the left as A, the picture is under exposed. • When the values in the histogram are...with the one displayed in image editing software on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. • It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are concentrated to the right as B, the exposure is...
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... value you set. : Shutter-priority AE (P53) The aperture value is adjusted automatically according to the shutter speed you set. : Manual exposure (P54) The aperture value and the shutter speed are manually adjusted. : Panning mode (P60) This allows you to record a subject in motion sharply while blurring the background. : Night portrait mode...
... value you set. : Shutter-priority AE (P53) The aperture value is adjusted automatically according to the shutter speed you set. : Manual exposure (P54) The aperture value and the shutter speed are manually adjusted. : Panning mode (P60) This allows you to record a subject in motion sharply while blurring the background. : Night portrait mode...
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..., soft cloth. If you cannot use a commercial blower brush to the lens or lens barrel. • When turning the camera on in a scene - In particular, when taking pictures using manual focus (P65), prefocus (P66) or AF/AE lock. • Even if the focus indication appears and the subject is ...focused, it is canceled when you release the shutter • When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using the camera in front of the lens....
..., soft cloth. If you cannot use a commercial blower brush to the lens or lens barrel. • When turning the camera on in a scene - In particular, when taking pictures using manual focus (P65), prefocus (P66) or AF/AE lock. • Even if the focus indication appears and the subject is ...focused, it is canceled when you release the shutter • When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using the camera in front of the lens....
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... EV. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is turned off. • You cannot compensate the exposure in manual exposure. 41 Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30) 1 Press 3 until [ EXPOSURE] appears on the screen to the CCD... • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The exposure value is memorized even if the camera is the amount of brightness between the subject and the background. Recording pictures (basic) Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot ...
... EV. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is turned off. • You cannot compensate the exposure in manual exposure. 41 Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30) 1 Press 3 until [ EXPOSURE] appears on the screen to the CCD... • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The exposure value is memorized even if the camera is the amount of brightness between the subject and the background. Recording pictures (basic) Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot ...
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... after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). • When pressing the button fully at a stroke, the subject is automatically focused just before recording pictures. (When setting the manual focus, the focus is fixed.) • When setting the self-timer in the burst mode, you press the [MENU] button when the self-timer is...
... after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). • When pressing the button fully at a stroke, the subject is automatically focused just before recording pictures. (When setting the manual focus, the focus is fixed.) • When setting the self-timer in the burst mode, you press the [MENU] button when the self-timer is...
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... the aperture 7 Set faster shutter speed 8 Open the aperture 9 Set slower shutter speed Recording mode Program AE Macro mode Aperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AE Manual Exposure • Refer to use the [EXPOSURE] button When pressing the [EXPOSURE] button in Program AE mode [ ], Macro mode [ ] and A/S/M mode [ ], the operation of the...
... the aperture 7 Set faster shutter speed 8 Open the aperture 9 Set slower shutter speed Recording mode Program AE Macro mode Aperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AE Manual Exposure • Refer to use the [EXPOSURE] button When pressing the [EXPOSURE] button in Program AE mode [ ], Macro mode [ ] and A/S/M mode [ ], the operation of the...
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M ISO100 2304 1 19 • Indication for the condition of exposure 1 (manual exposure assistance) appears for about 10 seconds. • When the exposure is not adequate, set it to A/S/M mode [ ]. (P30) 1 Select [AE MODE] and set the... F4.0 1/125 MENU WB WB REVIEW REVIEW SET SET • Close the menu by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Manual Exposure Decide the exposure by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. 2 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed. M ISO100...
M ISO100 2304 1 19 • Indication for the condition of exposure 1 (manual exposure assistance) appears for about 10 seconds. • When the exposure is not adequate, set it to A/S/M mode [ ]. (P30) 1 Select [AE MODE] and set the... F4.0 1/125 MENU WB WB REVIEW REVIEW SET SET • Close the menu by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Manual Exposure Decide the exposure by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. 2 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed. M ISO100...
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... ¬ • Refer to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P38) - [AUTO] in manual exposure. - Exposure compensation (P41) 55 Set to P56 for the available range of the...) - ¶ (Wide) and 6.56 feet (2 m) - ¶ (Tele). • If the exposure is adequate. Recording pictures (advanced) ª Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when pressing the shutter button halfway. • You cannot...
... ¬ • Refer to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P38) - [AUTO] in manual exposure. - Exposure compensation (P41) 55 Set to P56 for the available range of the...) - ¶ (Wide) and 6.56 feet (2 m) - ¶ (Tele). • If the exposure is adequate. Recording pictures (advanced) ª Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when pressing the shutter button halfway. • You cannot...
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... 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 1/1600 1/2000 Aperture value F2.8 - F8.0 F5.6 - F8.0 F8.0 ª Manual exposure Available Aperture value (Per 1/3 EV) F2.8 -
... 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 1/1600 1/2000 Aperture value F2.8 - F8.0 F5.6 - F8.0 F8.0 ª Manual exposure Available Aperture value (Per 1/3 EV) F2.8 -
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Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to [OFF] on the [SETUP] menu (in the recording mode) (P26) and set [MF ASSIST] to fix the ... 2304 19 • You can also set it to focus on the center of the screen. FOCUS AF MF • AF: Auto focus • MF: Manual focus • 4: One shot AF 3 The MF assistance appears on the subject. REC SETUP 2/3 MF ASSIST OFF ON NO.RESET RESET CLOCK SET SELECT SET...
Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to [OFF] on the [SETUP] menu (in the recording mode) (P26) and set [MF ASSIST] to fix the ... 2304 19 • You can also set it to focus on the center of the screen. FOCUS AF MF • AF: Auto focus • MF: Manual focus • 4: One shot AF 3 The MF assistance appears on the subject. REC SETUP 2/3 MF ASSIST OFF ON NO.RESET RESET CLOCK SET SELECT SET...
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...after focusing in Tele, the focus may not be adequate in Tele. Panning mode [ ]) (P60) This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is focused, rotate it is unfocused. 1 Rotate the MF ring slowly. This is fixed. • When you focus on the ...subject in Wide, the focus may fluctuate. FOCUS AF MF 66 When starting the recording, the focus is convenient for Manual focus ª Prefocus The subject is focused. Recording pictures (advanced) ª Technique for prefocus. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • You can focus ...
...after focusing in Tele, the focus may not be adequate in Tele. Panning mode [ ]) (P60) This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is focused, rotate it is unfocused. 1 Rotate the MF ring slowly. This is fixed. • When you focus on the ...subject in Wide, the focus may fluctuate. FOCUS AF MF 66 When starting the recording, the focus is convenient for Manual focus ª Prefocus The subject is focused. Recording pictures (advanced) ª Technique for prefocus. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • You can focus ...
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... menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for manual setting (Read the following page where the manual setting is explained in detail.) 67 This can achieve a more accurate reproduction of the color white. MENU WB WB...desirable mode. Recording pictures (advanced) Setting the White Balance In certain situations, the color white may appear slightly reddish or bluish. By using the manual White Balance feature you can occur when shooting under early or late day sunlight, on a bright day • [ ] (Cloudy): for ...
... menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for manual setting (Read the following page where the manual setting is explained in detail.) 67 This can achieve a more accurate reproduction of the color white. MENU WB WB...desirable mode. Recording pictures (advanced) Setting the White Balance In certain situations, the color white may appear slightly reddish or bluish. By using the manual White Balance feature you can occur when shooting under early or late day sunlight, on a bright day • [ ] (Cloudy): for ...
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... subject is controlled by many light sources, auto white balance adjustment may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Recording pictures (advanced) Use of this camera 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight... 4) 5) 1) 6) 7) 8) 9) KlKelvin Color Temperature 68 In this case, set the white balance to the mode except [AUTO] manually. 1 The range that is surrounded by the auto white balance adjustment mode of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may not...
... subject is controlled by many light sources, auto white balance adjustment may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Recording pictures (advanced) Use of this camera 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight... 4) 5) 1) 6) 7) 8) 9) KlKelvin Color Temperature 68 In this case, set the white balance to the mode except [AUTO] manually. 1 The range that is surrounded by the auto white balance adjustment mode of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may not...
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Recording pictures (advanced) Setting the White Balance manually (White set to [AUTO]. • When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted [except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30) 1 Select [W.BALANCE] and set ) ... SPOT MODE SELECT SET 2304 OFF EXIT MENU MENU WB WB REVIEW SET REVIEW SET 2 (Only when setting the white balance again) Press 1. 3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper 1 or similar object so that it completely fills the frame to white on the screen and press the shutter button...
Recording pictures (advanced) Setting the White Balance manually (White set to [AUTO]. • When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted [except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30) 1 Select [W.BALANCE] and set ) ... SPOT MODE SELECT SET 2304 OFF EXIT MENU MENU WB WB REVIEW SET REVIEW SET 2 (Only when setting the white balance again) Press 1. 3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper 1 or similar object so that it completely fills the frame to white on the screen and press the shutter button...
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... except for focusing when pressing the shutter button halfway. This is difficult to [ON]. P 1 C_AF 2304 19 ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • When setting the manual focus, you to reduce the time required for [ ]. (P30) 1 Select [CONT.AF] and set it is not a malfunction. F2.8 1/25 76 Recording pictures (advanced) Using...
... except for focusing when pressing the shutter button halfway. This is difficult to [ON]. P 1 C_AF 2304 19 ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ • When setting the manual focus, you to reduce the time required for [ ]. (P30) 1 Select [CONT.AF] and set it is not a malfunction. F2.8 1/25 76 Recording pictures (advanced) Using...
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..., DMW-FL28, the effective range will be increased when compared to the hot shoe 1 and turn the camera on. 2 Select [PRESET] or [MANUAL] and turn the external flash on. REC 4/4 SETUP EXT.FLASH PRESET CONVERSION MANUAL OFF • Tighten the lock screw 2 of the external flash firmly. Preparation • Set the mode dial...
..., DMW-FL28, the effective range will be increased when compared to the hot shoe 1 and turn the camera on. 2 Select [PRESET] or [MANUAL] and turn the external flash on. REC 4/4 SETUP EXT.FLASH PRESET CONVERSION MANUAL OFF • Tighten the lock screw 2 of the external flash firmly. Preparation • Set the mode dial...
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... flashes • Read the operating instructions of the recording mode. have synchro terminals with a digital camera and the trigger voltage is 32.8 feet (10 m) in DMW-FL28. (When setting to... Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Recording pictures (advanced) ª About PRESET/MANUAL on the external flash • When attaching the external flash...AUTO] and set the same value as the settings on the camera. • We recommend setting to [PRESET] for use Panasonic's external flash (DMW-FL28). • If using the external ...
... flashes • Read the operating instructions of the recording mode. have synchro terminals with a digital camera and the trigger voltage is 32.8 feet (10 m) in DMW-FL28. (When setting to... Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Recording pictures (advanced) ª About PRESET/MANUAL on the external flash • When attaching the external flash...AUTO] and set the same value as the settings on the camera. • We recommend setting to [PRESET] for use Panasonic's external flash (DMW-FL28). • If using the external ...
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... feet (2 m) - 13.1 feet (4 m) (Tele) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF Monaural Monaural 130 Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.7 W (When playing back... number 4,230,000 pixels Primary color filter Optical 12k zoom, fl6.0 - 72.0 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 - 420 mm)/F2.8 Single: 3k, Burst: 3k TTL Auto/Macro/Manual/Spot AF (Spot mode) 0.98 feet (30 cm) (Wide)/6.56 feet (2 m) (Tele) - ...
... feet (2 m) - 13.1 feet (4 m) (Tele) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF Monaural Monaural 130 Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.7 W (When playing back... number 4,230,000 pixels Primary color filter Optical 12k zoom, fl6.0 - 72.0 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 - 420 mm)/F2.8 Single: 3k, Burst: 3k TTL Auto/Macro/Manual/Spot AF (Spot mode) 0.98 feet (30 cm) (Wide)/6.56 feet (2 m) (Tele) - ...