Panasonic Dmc Fx700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: 
Taking Close-up Pictures
To u c h  [ ] .
To u c h  t h e  i t e m .
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to 
finish.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
•[ ] is displayed during AF Macro Mode and [ ] 
is displayed during Macro Zoom Mode.
•To cancel, select [OFF] in step 2.•Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification 
are displayed during zooming.
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 3 cm (0.10 feet) from the lens by 
rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 k).
∫ Focus range in AF Macro Mode
¢ The focus range changes in steps.
 [AF MACRO]
T
W
3 cm (0.10 feet)
1 m (3.28 feet) 
						

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You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the 
subject for the extreme Wide position [3 cm (0.10 feet)].
A Focus range•Focus range will be 3 cm (0.10 feet) to  ¶ during Macro Zoom Mode 
regardless of the zoom position.
•Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital Zoom range  B)•The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.•Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used when [ ] in [AF MODE] is set.•The following functions are not activated.–Extended Optical Zoom–Intelligent Zoom
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 far, 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.
 [MACRO ZOOM]
A
B 
						

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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 in dicator will blink and then may turn on brightly 
operating as an AF Assist Lamp  (P125) 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 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode.•Setting of the Self-Timer cannot be performed when recording motion pictures.
To u c h  [ ] .
To u c h  t h e  i t e m .
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to 
finish.
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 touch [CANCEL] while the self-timer is set, the 
self-timer setting is canceled. 
						

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[REC] Mode: ±
Taking Pictures with Set Aperture 
(Aperture-priority AE)
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set 
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press 
[MODE].
Touch [APERTURE PRIORITY].
Touch [APERTURE VALUE]  A.
Drag the aperture set bar  B.
A 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Aperture-priority AE
•
Depending on the zoom magnification, some of  the aperture values cannot be selected.•The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom lever is rotated to 
Wide.
Note
•Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from th e actual picture recorded. Please confirm in 
Playback Mode.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn in red when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway.
•Set the aperture value larger if it is too bright, and set the aperture value smaller if it is too dark.•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
Available Aperture Value (W) (Per 1/3 EV)Shutter Speed (Sec)
F2.2 to F6.3 8 to 1/2000
Touch [ ] to close the Quick Menu.
Take the pictures. 
						

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[REC] Mode: ´
Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed 
(Shutter-priority AE)
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press 
[MODE].
Touch [SHUTTER PRIORITY].
Touch [SHUTTER SPEED]  A.
Drag the shutter speed set bar  B.
A 
						

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∫Shutter-priority AE
Note
•
Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from th e actual picture recorded. Confirm in Playback 
Mode.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn in red when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [AUTO] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Shutter-Priority AE Mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ] (Intelligent).
Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV)Aperture Value (W)
8654
F2.2 to F6.3
3.2
2.5 21.6
1.3 11/1.3 1/1.6
1/2 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/4
1/5 1/6 1/81/10
1/13 1/15 1/201/25
1/30 1/40 1/501/60
1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160
1/200 1/2501/320 1/400
1/500 1/6401/800 1/1000
1/1300 1/1600 1/2000
Touch [ ] to close the Quick Menu.
Take the pictures. 
						

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[REC] Mode: ²
Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually 
(Manual exposure)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press 
[MODE].
Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE].
Touch [APERTURE VALUE]  A or 
[SHUTTER SPEED]  B.
Drag the aperture set bar  C or shutter 
speed set bar D.
BA
D
C 
						

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∫Manual exposure
•
Depending on the zoom magnification, some of  the aperture values cannot be selected.•The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom lever is rotated to 
Wide.
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
•
The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures 
on the playback screen.
Note
•Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from th e 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.
•The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [AUTO] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Manual Exposure while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ] (Intelligent).
Available Aperture Value (W) (Per 1/3 EV)Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV)
F2.2 to F6.3 60 to 1/2000
Touch [ ] to close the Quick Menu.
Take the pictures.
•The Manual Exposure Assistance appears for about 10 seconds to indicate the 
exposure when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again when the exposure is not adequate.
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: 
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Note
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV 
changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
•Exposure value is displayed in the touch icon at the top right 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.
•Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode.
Underexposed Properly 
exposedOverexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure 
towards negative.
To u c h  [ ] .
Adjust the exposure by touching the slide 
bar.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Touch [EXIT] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to 
finish.