Panasonic Dmc Fz10 Operating Instructions Manual

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About the EXPOSURE Button
ªHow to use the [EXPOSURE] button
When pressing the [EXPOSURE] button in Program AE mode [ ], Macro mode 
[ ] and A/S/M mode [ ], the operation of the cursor button changes as follows.
 Refer to P35 for the Program shift.
NormalExposure setting mode
Program AE mode/
Macro modeA/S/M mode
SET
WB
REVIEW
EXPOSURE
SET
WB
REVIEWSET
WB
REVIEW
1/30F4.01/30F4.0PROGRAM SHIFTF4.01/30
1Exposure compensation, 
etc.
2Self-timer...

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Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE
When you want the background to be in sharp focus, set the aperture value to a 
higher number. The higher the aperture value, the smaller the aperture opening will 
be. For a soft focus background, set the aperture number to a lower number which 
corresponds to a larger aperture opening.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30)
1Select [AE MODE] and set it to [A].
 Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing...

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Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to slower shutter speed.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30)
1Select [AE MODE] and set it to [S].
 Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.
2Set the shutter speed and take the 
picture.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 Refer to P56 for the available range of  the...

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Taking Pictures with Manual Exposure
Decide the exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial to A/S/M mode [ ]. (P30)
1Select [AE MODE] and set it to [M].
 Close the menu by pressing the  [MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.
2Set the aperture value and the 
shutter speed.
3 /4 : Aperture value
 2 /1 : Shutter speed
3Press the shutter button halfway.
 Indication for the condition of 
exposure  1 (manual...

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ªManual Exposure Assistance
 The manual exposure assistance is an 
approximation. We recommend taking 
pictures and then checking them using 
the review function.
¬
Suggestions/Tips ¬
 Refer to P56 for the available range of 
the aperture value and the shutter 
speed.
 The focus range is 0.16 feet (5 cm) –¶ 
(Wide) and 6.56 feet (2 m) –¶ (Tele).
 If the exposure is not adequate, the 
aperture value and the shutter speed 
turn red when pressing the shutter 
button...

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Aperture Value and Shutter Speed
ªAperture-priority AE
ªShutter-priority AE
ªManual exposure
Available Aperture value (Per 1/3 EV)Shutter Speed (Sec.)
F8.0 1 – 1/2000
F7.3 F6.5 F5.6 1 – 1/1600
F5.2 F4.6 F4.0 1 – 1/1300
F3.7 F3.3 F2.8 1 – 1/1000
Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) (Per 1/3 EV)Aperture value
8654
F2.8–F8.0 3.22.521.6
1.3 1 1/1.3 1/1.6
1/2 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/4
1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10
1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25
1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60
1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160
1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400
1/500...

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Taking Pictures using Macro Mode
This mode allows you to take pictures closely focusing on the subject. (E.g. When 
taking pictures of flowers.)
You can take pictures with the lens at a distance of 0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide) from the 
subject.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30)
 Normal
 Macro mode [ ]¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 In Macro mode, we recommend using 
a tripod.
 When the camera lens is at a distance 
over the available range from the 
subject, the subject...

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Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode
This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from the unfocused background 
and adjust the exposure and the hue.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30)
ª Technique for Portrait mode
To make this mode more effective, 
rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as 
possible to be close to the subject, and 
then select the background which is far 
from the camera. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 This mode is suitable for outdoors in  the...

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Taking Pictures using Sports Mode
This mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject. (E.g. When taking 
pictures of outdoor sports.)
Preparation
 Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30)
ªTechnique for Sports mode
To record actions of the subject as if it 
were still, the shutter speed becomes 
faster than usual. This mode is more 
effective when taking pictures on a clear 
day.¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 This mode is suitable for outdoors in 
the daytime, keeping 16.4...

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Taking Pictures using Panning Mode
The Panning Mode allows you to follow the motion of a moving subject. This special 
effect allows the subject to be in sharp focus while the background will show some 
motion blur.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30)
 Set to burst mode. (P44)
 Prefocus on the subject. (P66)
ªTechnique for Panning mode
To achieve good pictures in panning 
mode, pick a horizontal plane – and then 
pan as you fire shots.
1 Move the camera...