Panasonic Dmc Fx30 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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Changing the 
sensitivity according 
to the movement of the 
subject being recorded
The camera detects the movement of the 
subject near the center of the screen and 
then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and 
shutter speed according to the movement 
and the brightness of the subject. 
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 to select [ISO LIMIT] 
and then press 1.
3Press 3/4 to select the item and 
then press [MENU/SET].
 The higher the value set for the ISO 
sensitivity,...

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 Depending on the brightness and how fast 
the subject is moving, jitter may not be 
avoided.
 The camera may not be able to detect the 
movement of the subject in the following 
cases.
– When the moving subject is small
– When the moving subject is at the edge 
of the screen
– When the subject starts moving the 
instant the shutter button is pressed fully
 To avoid picture noise, we recommend 
decreasing [ISO LIMIT] or setting 
[COL.MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P66)
 You...

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Taking pictures that 
match the scene being 
recorded 
(Scene mode)
When you select a scene mode to match 
the subject and recording situation, the 
camera sets the optimal exposure and hue 
to obtain the desired picture.
 Refer to P44 to 50 and “About the 
information ” for details about each 
scene mode.
1Press 1 for the [SCENE MODE] 
menu.
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the 
scene mode.
4 at A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
 You can switch menu screens from any...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P43)
The person stands out from the 
background and has a healthier 
complexion.
∫Technique for Portrait mode
To increase the effectiveness of this mode:
1Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible 
to Tele.
2Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
Press [ ] to...

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 The stabilizer function mode is fixed to 
[MODE2]. (P63)

The AF mode is fixed to [ ]. (P62)
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P43)
This allows you to take pictures of a wide 
landscape.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the...

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 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.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 You cannot set the slow shutter.
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display...

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∫Age display setting
 To have the age displayed, first set the 
birthday and then be sure to set 
[WITH AGE] before taking the pictures.
∫Birthday setting
1Press 3/4 to select [BIRTHDAY SET.] 
and then press [MENU/SET].
2When a message appears, press 2/1 
to select items (Year/Month/Day) and 
then press 3/4 to set them.
3Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P43)
Select this mode for high-sensitivity 
processing. You can take pictures at ISO 
3200 sensitivity.
 The resolution of the recorded picture 
decreases because of high sensitivity 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
 You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/
10k15 cm printing.
 The...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P43)
This mode allows you to take beautiful 
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night 
sky.
∫Technique for Fireworks mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower, 
we recommend using a tripod.
 This mode is most effective when the 
subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
 The shutter speed becomes the following.
– When [OFF] is set on the optical image 
stabilizer function: Fixed to 2...

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 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P43)
Use the marine case (DMW-MCFX30; 
optional). (P110) This allows you to take 
pictures with a natural color.
∫Adjusting the white balance
[WB ADJUST.]
You can adjust the hue to match the water 
depth and the weather.
1Press 3[ ] three times to display 
[WB ADJUST.].
2Press 2/1 to adjust the white balance.
2...