Panasonic Dmc Fx700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures Using Auto 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 p ictures with different exposures.
With Auto Bracket  d1EV
 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1EV i1EV
Touch [ ] on the exposure compensation 
screen as in step 2 on P70.
•When in Manual Exposure Mode, [ ] in step1 on 
P70  will switch to [ ].
Adjust the compensation range of the 
exposure by touching [ ]/[ ].
•When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0).
Touch [EXIT] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to 
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Note
•When setting Auto 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. Exposure value is 
displayed in the touch icon at the top right of the screen when the exposure is compensated.
•The Auto Bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated.•When Auto Bracket is set, the Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review 
setting. 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.
•In Shutter-Priority AE and Manual Exposure, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second, 
Auto Bracket is canceled.
•[ Œ ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.•Burst is canceled when Auto Bracket is set.•Setting of the Auto Bracket cannot be performed in following conditions.–In [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT], [FLASH BURST], 
[STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode
–When recording motion pictures 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from  among the pictures you have taken.
Burst speed can be selected to match t he recording conditions or subjects.
Pictures recorded in Burst Mode will  be recorded as a burst picture group  (P129).
To u c h  [ ] .
To u c h  t h e  i t e m .
•Description of the select ed item is displayed by 
selecting the item and touching [ ].
•Select [ ] if burst is not set. 
						

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¢1 [ ] can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
¢ 2 Focus will be fixed to the first picture in  the burst while recording a motion picture.
Burst speedFeatures
[]
¢ 1: 2 pictures/second, 
5 pictures/second, 
10 pictures/secondBurst speed is adjusted autom atically depending on the 
movement of the person or pet, etc.
Maximum recordable pictures: 100
[]¢ 2:
[]¢ 2: 2 pictures/second
5 pictures/secondSuitable for moderate action shots.
Maximum recordable pictures: 100
[ ]: 10 pictures/secondIt is suitable for recording fast movements, such as a 
bird beating its wings.
Maximum recordable pictures: 15
[]:
[]: 40 pictures/second
60 pictures/second
It is suitable for recording split second actions that are 
hard to see with the naked eye, such as water 
splashing.
Maximum recordable pictures:
50 (when 
[ ] is selected)
60 (when 
[ ] is selected)
•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the picture size setting will 
become as shown below.
•The range that can be recorded will become smaller when 
it is set to [ ].
10
40
60
40
60
4060
Aspect ratio [][]
[4:3] [5M], [3M], [0.3M] [2.5M], [0.3M]
[3:2] [4.5M], [2.5M], [0.3M] [3M], [0.3M]
[16:9] [3.5M], [2M], [0.2M] [3.5M], [0.2M] [1:1] [3.5M], [2.5M], [0.2M] [2M], [0.2M]4060
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Touch [EXIT] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
•Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
Note
•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, focus prediction will be performed in a possible range to 
prioritize the burst speed. Therefore, if you try to take a picture of a subject that is moving fast, 
it may have trouble with focusing or it may take time to focus.
•In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] can be selected.•In [HIGH SENS.] in Scene Mode, only [ ], [ ] or [ ] can be selected.•The burst speed may become slower while taking pictures in [ ] or [ ] setting.•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the focus, exposure and White Balance are adjusted for each 
recording in the burst.
Live View display is used instead of Auto Review display during the burst.
•Recording is performed by the electronic shutter when [ ] or [ ] is selected, so the 
recorded picture may appear warped.  (P195)
•When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is selected, focus, exposure, and White Balance will be fixed to the 
settings for the first picture. Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the 
recording may be brighter or darker from the second picture.
•When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3.•If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, 
outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, the exposure may 
not become optimal.
•The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording 
environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.
•Burst Mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.•If you take pictures in Burst Mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture 
data.
•[Œ ] is set for the flash when burst is set.•Auto Bracket is canceled when burst is set.•You cannot use Burst Mode in [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT], 
[FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE] and [PHOTO FRAME] in 
Scene Mode.
•You cannot set [STABILIZER] to [AUTO] or [MODE2] when Burst is set.•Face Recognition information is attached only to the first picture of the burst during recording 
with face recognition. (However, the whole group  is treated as Face Recognition pictures 
during [CATEGORY PLAY].)
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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 subject and recording situation, the camera 
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press 
[MODE].
Touch [SCENE MODE].
Select the Scene Mode.
•Menu screen can be switched by touching [ 3]/[4].•The menu screen is switched to the recording screen 
in the selected Scene Mode.
∫ About the information 
•[ ] is displayed when [ ] is touched, and a description of 
the selected Scene Mode is displayed when touched in 
step
3.
∫ Changing Scene Mode
•Touch [ ] on the Scene Mode recording screen to return to 
the above-described step3.
Note
•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.
–[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/
[I.RESOLUTION]/[COLOR EFFECT]/[PICT. ADJ.]
•You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function  (P43).•It is possible to adjust focus or exposure using the touch AF/AE function if the touch shutter 
function is set to [ ].  (P43)
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, 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 t he 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
•
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 stretched, and at the same time, skin can be 
recorded smoothly.
1Select the level of transform, and then touch 
[SET].
2Take pictures.
Note
•
[PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given 
below:
–[ ] for [X ], [ ] for [Y], [ ] for [ W] and [ ] for [ ]•[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].•When [SLIM HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH] is set, Face Recognition may not function fully.•It cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except for personal use.•Do not use the material against the public order and morals, or to offend someone.•Do not use the material against the object’s interest.
 [PORTRAIT]
 [SOFT SKIN]
 [TRANSFORM] 
						

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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 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 1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Wide).•You can record yourself with audio  (P124). 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 sec onds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will 
remain until the camera is turned off, the Scene Mode is c hanged or [REC] Mode or 
[PLAYBACK] Mode is selected.
•The Stabilizer Function Mode is fixed to [MODE2].  (P124)¢
¢Fix to [MODE 1] when Burst is set.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Note
•
The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.
 [SELF PORTRAIT]
 [SCENERY] 
						

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You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.
∫Setting the recording direction
1Touch the direction to take picture.
•The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
2Take the picture.
•
You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
3Touch [NEXT].
•You can also enter [NEXT] by pressing the shutter button halfway.•Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.
4Take picture after moving the camera horizontally 
or vertically so the transparent image overlaps.
•
When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 
and 4.•You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
5Touch [EXIT].
Note
•
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the 
settings for the first picture.
•We recommend using a tripod. When it is dark, we recommend using the self-timer for taking 
pictures.
•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.
•The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” on the CD-ROM (supplied).
 [PANORAMA ASSIST]
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Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.Note
•
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•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 1 second.
•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 [ISO1600].
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode
•
Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.
Note
•During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide 
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
•The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Tele) to 5 m (16.4 feet).•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•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.
•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 vivid pictures of the nightscape.
Note
•
During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide 
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.•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.
•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.
 [SPORTS]
 [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
 [NIGHT SCENERY]