Panasonic Dmc Fx150 Operating Instructions Manual

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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 the flash level is insufficient for the subject.•When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the 
access indication disappears.
•The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the 
camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
[REC] mode: ³²n
Taking Close-up Pictures 
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures  of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject  as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by 
rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 k).
Press  4 [#].
•In macro mode, [ ] is displayed. To cancel, 
press  4 again.
Take the pictures.
∫Focus range¢ The focus range changes in steps.
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [Œ ] when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, 
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
•Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between 
the camera and the subject is more than 30 cm (0.99 feet) it takes longer to focus on it.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
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[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 subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.•The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.•The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] in scene mode is fixed to 5.•Self-timer cannot be set to 2 seconds in Intelligent auto mode.•Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode.•Self-timer cannot be used while in [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode.
Press  2 [ë].
Press  3/4 to select a mode.
•You can also press  2 [ë] to select.
Press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.•The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is 
automatically set.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
•The self-timer indicator  A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
•If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the 
self-timer setting is canceled.
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[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
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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 memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
Under exposed Properly 
exposedOverexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure 
towards negative.
Press 
3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, 
compensate the exposure with  2/1.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
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[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 of the exposure with  2/1.
•When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0).
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
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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 on the screen, and when setting color bracket, [ ] 
appears on the screen. 
•When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. When the exposure is 
compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
•The auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.•When auto bracket/color bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the 
auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the 
[SETUP] menu.
•The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•[ Œ ] is set for the flash when auto bracket/color bracket is set.•Burst is canceled when auto bracket/color bracket is set.•The one set last will take precedence. (auto bracket and color bracket cannot be set 
simultaneously.)
•Auto bracket/color bracket cannot be used in following cases:–When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]–When the shutter speed becomes longer than 1 second with manual exposure
Color Bracket
[OFF]:
[MODE 1]:
[B/W]/[STANDARD]
[MODE 2]:[STANDARD]/[SEPIA]
[MODE 3]:[B/W]/[STANDARD]/[SEPIA]
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[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 of the aperture values cannot be selected.
Press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Press the shutter button halfway.
•The manual exposure assistance  A appears for 
about 10 seconds to indicate the exposure.
•Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again 
when the exposure is not adequate.
Manual setting screen is displayed when  3 is 
pressed.
Take the pictures.
∫ Manual Exposure Assistance
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Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in 
playback mode.
Note
•Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in 
playback mode.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway.
Available Aperture ValueAvailable Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV)
F2.8 60 to 1/1300
F9.060 to 1/2000
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
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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 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 menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the 
selected scene mode.
∫About the information   
•If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 3, 
explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press 
[DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the scene mode menu.)
Note
•To change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press  1, and return to step 3 above.•Refer to P40 for information about the shutter speed.•The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.•When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the 
picture may differ from the actual scene.
•The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
–[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/
[MULTI EXPO.]/[COLOR EFFECT]/[PICT.ADJ.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[COLOR BRACKET]
•[I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically in the following scene modes.–[PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[TRANSFORM]/[ SELF PORTRAIT]/[SCENERY]/[SPORTS]/
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[SUNSET]/[HIGH SENS.]
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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
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The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
When taking pictures of people outdoors during  the daytime, this mode enables the texture 
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking 
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫ Technique for Soft skin 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
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If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.•This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
Subject can be recorded either slim or st retched, and at the same time, skin can be 
recorded smoothly.
1Press  3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/
SET].
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It can be set from the quick menu (P19).2Take pictures.
Note
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[SOFT SKIN] is activated when recording. It becomes harder to detect the [SOFT SKIN] when 
the level of [SLIM HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH] is selected.
•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•It cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except when enjoying for personal use.
* [PORTRAIT]
+ [SOFT SKIN]
 [TRANSFORM]
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Select this to take pictures of yourself.
∫Technique for Self portrait mode
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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 LCD monitor 
for reviewing.
•If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we 
recommend using the 2 second self-timer.
Note
•The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 70 cm (2.29 feet).•You can take a picture of yourself with audio (P74). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will 
light up while recording the audio.
•The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1 k).•The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will 
remain until the camera is turned off, the scene mode is changed or [REC] mode or 
[PLAYBACK] mode is selected.
•The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P73)•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Note
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The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.
Set here when you want to take pictures of  sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
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This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].
This allows you to take pictures of a  person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night portrait mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for 
taking pictures.
•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking a picture.
0 [SELF PORTRAIT]
, [SCENERY]
- [SPORTS]
. [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
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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
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When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set 
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. We recommend using the tripod and 
the self-timer for taking picture. 
Note
•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.•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.
This mode allows you to take pictures of f ood with a natural hue without being affected by 
the ambient light in restaurants etc.
Note
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The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶ ]
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
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Use 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 (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking pictures.
Note
•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle light mode
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This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
•The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶ ]
•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
/ [NIGHT SCENERY]
1 [FOOD]
2 [PARTY]
3 [CANDLE LIGHT]
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