Panasonic Dmc Fx150 Operating Instructions Manual
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41VQT1S88 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note •If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the heat or lighting from the flash. •When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark. •When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. •The white balance may not be properly adjusted if...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: 񳲿
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 (P74) to allow the camera to focus on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65642/w300_dmc-fx150_en_om_d-41.png "Page 42
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: 񳲿
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 (P74) to allow the camera to focus on the...")
VQT1S8842 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³²¿ 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 (P74) to allow the camera to focus on the...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ³¿n
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the backg round. 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65642/w300_dmc-fx150_en_om_d-42.png "Page 43
43VQT1S88
Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ³¿n
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the backg round. 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...")
43VQT1S88 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ³¿n Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the backg round. 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...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ³²¿
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/
Color Bracket
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
d 0EV j1 EV i1 EV
Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ³²¿
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/
Color Bracket
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
d 0EV j1 EV i1 EV
Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set
the compensation range...")
VQT1S8844 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ³²¿ Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Color Bracket 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 d 0EV j1 EV i1 EV Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the compensation range...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
In this mode, up to 3 pictures in black & white, standard, or sepia in the selected modes
are automatically recorded each time the shutter button is pressed.
Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears,
press [DISPLAY].
•It is switched between auto bracket and color bracket every time
[DISPLAY] is pressed.
Press 2/1 to select the mode.
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
•When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65642/w300_dmc-fx150_en_om_d-44.png "Page 45
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
In this mode, up to 3 pictures in black & white, standard, or sepia in the selected modes
are automatically recorded each time the shutter button is pressed.
Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears,
press [DISPLAY].
•It is switched between auto bracket and color bracket every time
[DISPLAY] is pressed.
Press 2/1 to select the mode.
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
•When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears...")
45VQT1S88 Advanced (Recording pictures) In this mode, up to 3 pictures in black & white, standard, or sepia in the selected modes are automatically recorded each time the shutter button is pressed. Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, press [DISPLAY]. •It is switched between auto bracket and color bracket every time [DISPLAY] is pressed. Press 2/1 to select the mode. Press [MENU/SET] to finish. •You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. Note •When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ²
Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually
(² : Manual exposure)
Determine the exposure by manually setti ng the aperture value and the shutter speed.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !], and then set the
mode dial to [² ].
Press 3/4 to select aperture or shutter
speed, and press
2/1 to set.
•The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom position is at
maximum Wide.
•Depending on the zoom magnification, some...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65642/w300_dmc-fx150_en_om_d-45.png "Page 46
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ²
Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually
(² : Manual exposure)
Determine the exposure by manually setti ng the aperture value and the shutter speed.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !], and then set the
mode dial to [² ].
Press 3/4 to select aperture or shutter
speed, and press
2/1 to set.
•The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom position is at
maximum Wide.
•Depending on the zoom magnification, some...")
VQT1S8846 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ² Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually (² : Manual exposure) Determine the exposure by manually setti ng the aperture value and the shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !], and then set the mode dial to [² ]. Press 3/4 to select aperture or shutter speed, and press 2/1 to set. •The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom position is at maximum Wide. •Depending on the zoom magnification, some...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ¿
Taking pictures that match the scene being
recorded
(¿ : Scene mode)
When you select a scene mode to match the s ubject 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65642/w300_dmc-fx150_en_om_d-46.png "Page 47
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ¿
Taking pictures that match the scene being
recorded
(¿ : Scene mode)
When you select a scene mode to match the s ubject 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...")
47VQT1S88 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (¿ : Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the s ubject 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...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to
improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look
healthier.
∫ 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
•
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65642/w300_dmc-fx150_en_om_d-47.png "Page 48
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to
improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look
healthier.
∫ 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
•
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this...")
VQT1S8848 Advanced (Recording pictures) When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ 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 • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š]. When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this...
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49VQT1S88 Advanced (Recording pictures) Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫Technique for Self portrait mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. •The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus. •The recorded picture automatically appears on the...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
•The focus range is 0.9 m (2.95 feet) (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Tele) to 5 m (16.4 feet).•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This allows you to take vivi d pictures of the nightscape.
∫ Technique for Night scenery mode
•
When the camera is set to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65642/w300_dmc-fx150_en_om_d-49.png "Page 50
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
•The focus range is 0.9 m (2.95 feet) (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Tele) to 5 m (16.4 feet).•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This allows you to take vivi d pictures of the nightscape.
∫ Technique for Night scenery mode
•
When the camera is set to...")
VQT1S8850 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note •The focus range is 0.9 m (2.95 feet) (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Tele) to 5 m (16.4 feet).•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction. •Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š]. This allows you to take vivi d pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • When the camera is set to...