Panasonic Dmc Fx80 Operating Instructions Manual

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Applicable modes: 
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera 
detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO 
sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the 
scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.
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The...

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Applicable modes: 
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest 
to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.Note
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Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary 
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ].
•The White Balance setting is memorised even if the camera is...

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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.1Touch [Ò].
2Touch [ ].
3Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so 
that the frame in the centre is filled by the white 
object only and then touch [Set].
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If the subject is overly bright or overly dark, you may 
not be able to set the White Balance. If this is the case, 
adjust to an appropriate brightness and then set the 
White Balance again.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
You can finely adjust...

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This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
¢[Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.
Note
•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [On].•The setting is fixed to [Ø] in [Miniature Effect] in Creative Control Mode.•It cannot be set to [ š] in the following conditions.–In [Soft Focus] in Creative Control Mode.–In [Panorama Shot], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot] and [Food] in Scene...

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∫About [ š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera 
detects the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green 
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
Note
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Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection 
function may...

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Applicable modes: 
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
Note
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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 up.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range...

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Applicable modes: 
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and 
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you 
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Settings: [On]/[Off]
Note
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The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•It does not operate during AF tracking.•[Quick AF] cannot be set when in [Night...

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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
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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.
•The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the...

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Applicable modes: 
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure 
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket  d1EV
Note
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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 on the screen when the exposure is compensated.
•The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending...

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Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life.
Settings: [On]/[Off]
Note
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[ ] in the screen turns yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.•Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [100] if the 
picture is taken with [i.Exposure].
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions....