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... the Mode Dial 55 • Aperture-priority AE 55 • Shutter-priority AE 56 • Manual exposure 57 • Macro mode 60 • Motion image mode 61 • Scene mode 63 ...73 • Picture Size [PICT.SIZE 74 • Quality [QUALITY 74 • Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-FZ5 only 75 • Metering Mode [METERING MODE 75 • AF Mode [AF MODE 76 • Continuous...77 • AF Trigger [AF TRIGGER 77 • AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP 78 • Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM 79 • Color Effect [COL.EFFECT 80 • Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]........ 80 ...
... the Mode Dial 55 • Aperture-priority AE 55 • Shutter-priority AE 56 • Manual exposure 57 • Macro mode 60 • Motion image mode 61 • Scene mode 63 ...73 • Picture Size [PICT.SIZE 74 • Quality [QUALITY 74 • Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-FZ5 only 75 • Metering Mode [METERING MODE 75 • AF Mode [AF MODE 76 • Continuous...77 • AF Trigger [AF TRIGGER 77 • AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP 78 • Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM 79 • Color Effect [COL.EFFECT 80 • Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]........ 80 ...
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...right, the picture is over exposed. • When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other . • The histogram in the camera does not match the one displayed in image editing software used with a PC, etc. • Check white saturated areas with the Example of the ... the number of pixels at each brightness level 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 histogram highlight display in the auto review function or the review function. (P28) 2560 ...
...right, the picture is over exposed. • When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other . • The histogram in the camera does not match the one displayed in image editing software used with a PC, etc. • Check white saturated areas with the Example of the ... the number of pixels at each brightness level 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 histogram highlight display in the auto review function or the review function. (P28) 2560 ...
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...: Shutter-priority AE (P56) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. : Manual exposure (P57) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. : Macro mode (P60) This mode allows you to take a picture closely focusing on the subject...you to suit recording of many kinds of recording. Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures Recording pictures (basic) ∫ The Mode Dial This camera has a mode dial to play back recorded pictures. 30 VQT0Q09 Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of scenes.
...: Shutter-priority AE (P56) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. : Manual exposure (P57) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. : Macro mode (P60) This mode allows you to take a picture closely focusing on the subject...you to suit recording of many kinds of recording. Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures Recording pictures (basic) ∫ The Mode Dial This camera has a mode dial to play back recorded pictures. 30 VQT0Q09 Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of scenes.
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... (P63), you cannot adjust the flash output. 42 VQT0Q09 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Shutter speed for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode. ∫ Adjusting flash output Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is turned off. • In motion image... mode [ ], simple mode [ ], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY] or [FIREWORKS] in steps of 1/3 EV. • The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is extremely high or low. 1 Press 3 several times until [ FLASH] appears and then set the flash output.
... (P63), you cannot adjust the flash output. 42 VQT0Q09 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Shutter speed for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode. ∫ Adjusting flash output Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is turned off. • In motion image... mode [ ], simple mode [ ], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY] or [FIREWORKS] in steps of 1/3 EV. • The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is extremely high or low. 1 Press 3 several times until [ FLASH] appears and then set the flash output.
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... exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Decide on an exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. 1 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed. 2560 19 F5.6 1/125 F2.8 1/30 EXPOSURE • 3/4: Aperture value • ...2/1: Shutter speed 2 Press the shutter button halfway. ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is not adequate, set the aperture value and the shutter speed again. 57 VQT0Q09 We recommend taking pictures and then checking...
... exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Decide on an exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. 1 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed. 2560 19 F5.6 1/125 F2.8 1/30 EXPOSURE • 3/4: Aperture value • ...2/1: Shutter speed 2 Press the shutter button halfway. ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is not adequate, set the aperture value and the shutter speed again. 57 VQT0Q09 We recommend taking pictures and then checking...
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Check it was set to [AUTO] beforehand. You can also change ISO setting from that of the screen may differ from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the [SETUP] menu (P23) while the auto review or review function is not adequate, the aperture value...Exposure compensation (P45) • Please set the following items in black and white. Any white saturated area on the picture will appear blinking in manual exposure. - Adjust the aperture value or shutter speed to compensate for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed. • ...
Check it was set to [AUTO] beforehand. You can also change ISO setting from that of the screen may differ from [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/[ISO64] (DMC-FZ4), [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the [SETUP] menu (P23) while the auto review or review function is not adequate, the aperture value...Exposure compensation (P45) • Please set the following items in black and white. Any white saturated area on the picture will appear blinking in manual exposure. - Adjust the aperture value or shutter speed to compensate for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed. • ...
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... rotated to Wide at maximum. • Some of the aperture values cannot be selected depending on the zoom magnification. 59 VQT0Q09 F8.0 F5.6 - F8.0 F8.0 Manual exposure Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) F2.8 - F5.0 F5.6 - F3.6 F4.0 - F8.0 F4.0 - Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE...
... rotated to Wide at maximum. • Some of the aperture values cannot be selected depending on the zoom magnification. 59 VQT0Q09 F8.0 F5.6 - F8.0 F8.0 Manual exposure Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) F2.8 - F5.0 F5.6 - F3.6 F4.0 - F8.0 F4.0 - Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE...
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... case, set ) for recording under sunlight, may result in reddish or bluish pictures. halogen lighting, etc. mode except [AUTO] manually. Recording Menu Settings White Balance [W.BALANCE] ∫ Auto White Balance Use of the 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...
... case, set ) for recording under sunlight, may result in reddish or bluish pictures. halogen lighting, etc. mode except [AUTO] manually. Recording Menu Settings White Balance [W.BALANCE] ∫ Auto White Balance Use of the 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...
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...white balance may not be automatically adjusted [except for each of the modes in the center is set the white balance manually. 1 Set to [ ] (White Set) and then press 1. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or a similar white object so that the frame in white balance. • The...set to "0". • When the color effect is filled by the white object only and then press 1. Recording Menu Settings ∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set ) Use this mode when you want to set to any of [COOL], [WARM], [B/W] or [SEPIA] (P80), you cannot finely adjust ...
...white balance may not be automatically adjusted [except for each of the modes in the center is set the white balance manually. 1 Set to [ ] (White Set) and then press 1. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or a similar white object so that the frame in white balance. • The...set to "0". • When the color effect is filled by the white object only and then press 1. Recording Menu Settings ∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set ) Use this mode when you want to set to any of [COOL], [WARM], [B/W] or [SEPIA] (P80), you cannot finely adjust ...
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.... If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/ [ISO64] (DMC-FZ4).) • You cannot select [AUTO] in Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE and Manual exposure mode. • To avoid picture noise...
.... If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/ [ISO64] (DMC-FZ4).) • You cannot select [AUTO] in Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE and Manual exposure mode. • To avoid picture noise...
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... 72 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 36 - 432 mm (DMC-FZ5)/35 - 420 mm (DMC-FZ4)/F2.8 - Audio recording is only with DMC-FZ5.) ISO sensitivity: DMC-FZ5: AUTO/80/100/200/400 DMC-FZ4: AUTO/64/100/200/400 Shutter... speed: 8 - 1/2,000th Motion image mode: 1/30th - 1/2,000th White balance: AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/Flash/White set Exposure (AE): Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/ Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 - F3.3 Digital...
... 72 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 36 - 432 mm (DMC-FZ5)/35 - 420 mm (DMC-FZ4)/F2.8 - Audio recording is only with DMC-FZ5.) ISO sensitivity: DMC-FZ5: AUTO/80/100/200/400 DMC-FZ4: AUTO/64/100/200/400 Shutter... speed: 8 - 1/2,000th Motion image mode: 1/30th - 1/2,000th White balance: AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/Flash/White set Exposure (AE): Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/ Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 - F3.3 Digital...
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... Trigger 77 AF/AE Lock 32 Aperture-priority AE 55, 59 Audio Dubbing (DMC-FZ5 only 90 Audio Recording (DMC-FZ5 only) ... 61, 75 Auto Bracket 46 Auto Review 24 Auto White ... AF 77 D Date Printing 87, 102 Deleting Pictures 53 Demonstration of the Optical Image Stabilizer 47 Digital Zoom 79 Diopter Adjustment 28 DPOF Print Setting 86 E Exposure 34 Exposure Compensation 45 F File Number...104 Lens Cap 19 Lens Hood 20 Lens Hood Adaptor 20 M Macro Mode 60 Manual Exposure 57, 59 Manual Exposure Assistance 57 Mass Storage 96 MC Protector 103 Metering Mode 75 Monitor Priority 24...
... Trigger 77 AF/AE Lock 32 Aperture-priority AE 55, 59 Audio Dubbing (DMC-FZ5 only 90 Audio Recording (DMC-FZ5 only) ... 61, 75 Auto Bracket 46 Auto Review 24 Auto White ... AF 77 D Date Printing 87, 102 Deleting Pictures 53 Demonstration of the Optical Image Stabilizer 47 Digital Zoom 79 Diopter Adjustment 28 DPOF Print Setting 86 E Exposure 34 Exposure Compensation 45 F File Number...104 Lens Cap 19 Lens Hood 20 Lens Hood Adaptor 20 M Macro Mode 60 Manual Exposure 57, 59 Manual Exposure Assistance 57 Mass Storage 96 MC Protector 103 Metering Mode 75 Monitor Priority 24...