Panasonic Dmc Fz10pp Operating Instructions Manual
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ªTechnique for Manual focus
The subject is focused.
The subject is unfocused.
1Rotate the MF ring slowly. If the
subject is focused, rotate it a little
more.
2Finely focus on the subject while
rotating the MF ring in the reverse
direction.
ªOne shot AF
You can focus on the subject with auto
focus by sliding down the focus switch to
[4] in MF mode.
This is convenient for prefocus.ªPrefocus
This is a technique to focus on the point
to take pictures in advance when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65619/w64_dmc-fz10pp_en_om_d-65.png "Page 66
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ªTechnique for Manual focus
The subject is focused.
The subject is unfocused.
1Rotate the MF ring slowly. If the
subject is focused, rotate it a little
more.
2Finely focus on the subject while
rotating the MF ring in the reverse
direction.
ªOne shot AF
You can focus on the subject with auto
focus by sliding down the focus switch to
[4] in MF mode.
This is convenient for prefocus.ªPrefocus
This is a technique to focus on the point
to take pictures in advance when...")
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Setting the White Balance
In certain situations, the color white may appear slightly reddish or bluish. This can
occur when shooting under early or late day sunlight, on a cloudy day, or under
halogen lighting. By using the manual White Balance feature you can achieve a
more accurate reproduction of the color white.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [W.BALANCE] and set the
desirable mode.
[AUTO]:
for setting the white balance...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65619/w64_dmc-fz10pp_en_om_d-66.png "Page 67
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Setting the White Balance
In certain situations, the color white may appear slightly reddish or bluish. This can
occur when shooting under early or late day sunlight, on a cloudy day, or under
halogen lighting. By using the manual White Balance feature you can achieve a
more accurate reproduction of the color white.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [W.BALANCE] and set the
desirable mode.
[AUTO]:
for setting the white balance...")
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Use of auto white balance adjustment in
inappropriate lighting conditions may
result in reddish or bluish pictures.
Where the subject is surrounded by
many light sources, auto white balance
adjustment may not operate properly.
In this case, set the white balance to the
mode except [AUTO] manually.
1 The range that is controlled by the
auto white balance adjustment mode
of this camera
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 TV screen
5 Sunlight
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Use of auto white balance adjustment in
inappropriate lighting conditions may
result in reddish or bluish pictures.
Where the subject is surrounded by
many light sources, auto white balance
adjustment may not operate properly.
In this case, set the white balance to the
mode except [AUTO] manually.
1 The range that is controlled by the
auto white balance adjustment mode
of this camera
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 TV screen
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light...")
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Setting the White Balance manually (White set)
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [W.BALANCE] and set to
[].
2(Only when setting the white
balance again) Press 1.
3Aim the camera at a sheet of white
paper 1 or similar object so that it
completely fills the frame to white
on the screen and press the
shutter button fully.
Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button after finishing the
setting.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
When setting the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65619/w64_dmc-fz10pp_en_om_d-68.png "Page 69
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Setting the White Balance manually (White set)
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [W.BALANCE] and set to
[].
2(Only when setting the white
balance again) Press 1.
3Aim the camera at a sheet of white
paper 1 or similar object so that it
completely fills the frame to white
on the screen and press the
shutter button fully.
Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button after finishing the
setting.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
When setting the...")
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Finely Adjusting the White Balance
If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with white balance because of too many
different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P67)
1Press 3 until [ WB ADJUST.]
appears.2Adjust the white balance.
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is
reddish.
2 [RED]: Press when the hue is
bluish.
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Finely Adjusting the White Balance
If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with white balance because of too many
different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P67)
1Press 3 until [ WB ADJUST.]
appears.2Adjust the white balance.
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is
reddish.
2 [RED]: Press when the hue is
bluish.
Close the function by...")
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Changing the Picture Size
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the
picture size.
[2304]: 2304k1728 pixels
[1600]: 1600k1200 pixels
[1280]: 1280k960 pixels
[640]: 640k480 pixels
[HDTV]: 1920k1080 pixels
Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button after finishing the
setting.¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
In Motion image mode [ ], the
picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.
The smaller the picture size
(640k480)...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65619/w64_dmc-fz10pp_en_om_d-70.png "Page 71
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Changing the Picture Size
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the
picture size.
[2304]: 2304k1728 pixels
[1600]: 1600k1200 pixels
[1280]: 1280k960 pixels
[640]: 640k480 pixels
[HDTV]: 1920k1080 pixels
Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button after finishing the
setting.¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
In Motion image mode [ ], the
picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.
The smaller the picture size
(640k480)...")
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Changing the Quality
“Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression
results in superior picture quality. Higher compression allows you to store more
images on your SD Memory card.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [QUALITY] and set the
quality.
: Fine (Low compression)
It gives priority to picture quality to
record high quality pictures.
: Standard
(High compression)
It gives priority to the number of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65619/w64_dmc-fz10pp_en_om_d-71.png "Page 72
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Changing the Quality
“Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression
results in superior picture quality. Higher compression allows you to store more
images on your SD Memory card.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [QUALITY] and set the
quality.
: Fine (Low compression)
It gives priority to picture quality to
record high quality pictures.
: Standard
(High compression)
It gives priority to the number of...")
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Taking Pictures using Spot Mode
When using Spot mode, the size of the area used to calculate the focus and
exposure is decreased. It is useful when you may be shooting through a group of
people and want to designate where in the group the camera will calculate the
exposure.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [SPOT MODE] and set it to
[ON].
Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button after finishing the
setting.
2Aim the spot AF area...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65619/w64_dmc-fz10pp_en_om_d-72.png "Page 73
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Taking Pictures using Spot Mode
When using Spot mode, the size of the area used to calculate the focus and
exposure is decreased. It is useful when you may be shooting through a group of
people and want to designate where in the group the camera will calculate the
exposure.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [SPOT MODE] and set it to
[ON].
Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button after finishing the
setting.
2Aim the spot AF area...")
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Setting ISO Sensitivity
The ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be
increased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not be
allowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting is
increased.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
1Select [SENSITIVITY] and set the
ISO sensitivity.
When setting to [AUTO], the ISO
sensitivity is automatically adjusted
from ISO50 to ISO200...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65619/w64_dmc-fz10pp_en_om_d-73.png "Page 74
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Setting ISO Sensitivity
The ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be
increased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not be
allowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting is
increased.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
1Select [SENSITIVITY] and set the
ISO sensitivity.
When setting to [AUTO], the ISO
sensitivity is automatically adjusted
from ISO50 to ISO200...")
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Taking Pictures with Audio
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [AUDIO REC.] and set it to
[ON].
Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button after finishing the
setting.
2Take the picture.
5 seconds after, the audio recording is stopped automatically.
If you press the [MENU] button during the audio recording, it will be
canceled. The audio cannot be
recorded.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
It is not necessary to keep pressing the shutter...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65619/w64_dmc-fz10pp_en_om_d-74.png "Page 75
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Taking Pictures with Audio
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30)
1Select [AUDIO REC.] and set it to
[ON].
Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button after finishing the
setting.
2Take the picture.
5 seconds after, the audio recording is stopped automatically.
If you press the [MENU] button during the audio recording, it will be
canceled. The audio cannot be
recorded.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
It is not necessary to keep pressing the shutter...")
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Using the Continuous AF
This function allows you to reduce the time required for focusing when pressing the
shutter button halfway.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
1Select [CONT.AF] and set it to
[ON].
Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button after finishing the
setting.
2Take the picture.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
When setting the manual focus, you cannot use the continuous AF.
The battery is depleted more quickly using continuous AF.
It...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65619/w64_dmc-fz10pp_en_om_d-75.png "Page 76
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Using the Continuous AF
This function allows you to reduce the time required for focusing when pressing the
shutter button halfway.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
1Select [CONT.AF] and set it to
[ON].
Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button after finishing the
setting.
2Take the picture.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
When setting the manual focus, you cannot use the continuous AF.
The battery is depleted more quickly using continuous AF.
It...")
Recording pictures (advanced) 71 Changing the Picture Size Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30) 1Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the picture size. [2304]: 2304k1728 pixels [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels [1280]: 1280k960 pixels [640]: 640k480 pixels [HDTV]: 1920k1080 pixels Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ In Motion image mode [ ], the picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels. The smaller the picture size (640k480) you select, the more pictures you can store on the card. In addition, a small file size allows you to attach the picture to an e-mail or post it on a web site more easily. If you select a larger picture size (2304k1728), the printed picture will be clearer, especially with larger sized prints. If you playback pictures recorded using [HDTV] mode on a High-Definition TV, (HDTV has 16:9 aspect) the picture quality will be higher. An SD Memory Card can be played on TVs with an SD Memory Card slot. REC1/4SETUP QUALITY SPOT MODEOFF 23041280PICT.SIZEW.BALANCE AUTO 1600 640 MENU SET WB REVIEWSET WB REVIEW EXITSET SELECTMENU FZ10-PP.book 71 ページ ２００３年１１月１８日 火曜日 午後１時７分
Recording pictures (advanced) 72 Changing the Quality “Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression results in superior picture quality. Higher compression allows you to store more images on your SD Memory card. Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30) 1Select [QUALITY] and set the quality. : Fine (Low compression) It gives priority to picture quality to record high quality pictures. : Standard (High compression) It gives priority to the number of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures. Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ It may happen that pictures appear like a mosaic depending on the subject or the recording condition. The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject. The number of remaining frames may not correspond with recorded frames. Refer to P126 for the number of recordable pictures. MENU SET WB REVIEWSET WB REVIEW PICT.SIZE2304 REC1/4SETUP SPOT MODEOFF QUALITY W.BALANCE AUTO EXITSET SELECTMENU FZ10-PP.book 72 ページ ２００３年１１月１８日 火曜日 午後１時７分
Recording pictures (advanced) 73 Taking Pictures using Spot Mode When using Spot mode, the size of the area used to calculate the focus and exposure is decreased. It is useful when you may be shooting through a group of people and want to designate where in the group the camera will calculate the exposure. Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30) 1Select [SPOT MODE] and set it to [ON]. Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. 2Aim the spot AF area to the subject and press the shutter button halfway for the AF/AE lock. The spot AF area 1 and spot metering target 2 appear. 3Move the camera to compose the picture fixing the focus on the subject and take the picture. You can set suitable AF/AE in more limited areas. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ When the subject is dark, it may not be focused properly. Background may become dark or whitish depending on the subject because the exposure is set appropriately in the spot AF area. MENU SET WB REVIEWSET WB REVIEW QUALITYPICT.SIZE2304 REC1/4SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO SPOT MODE EXITSET SELECTMENU OFFON 2304 191P 1/25F2.8 2304 191P 1/25F2.8 FZ10-PP.book 73 ページ ２００３年１１月１８日 火曜日 午後１時７分
Recording pictures (advanced) 74 Setting ISO Sensitivity The ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be increased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not be allowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting is increased. Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) 1Select [SENSITIVITY] and set the ISO sensitivity. When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from ISO50 to ISO200 according to the brightness. (From ISO50 to ISO400 when using the flash) Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ In Motion image mode [ ], ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. To avoid noises, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity or setting each item on [PICT.ADJ.] to [LOW]. (P79) In A/S/M mode [ ], the ISO sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO]. ISO sensitivity 50 400 Use in bright places (E.g. outdoors)Suitable Not suitable Use in dark places Not suitable Suitable Shutter speed Slow Fast Noises Less Increase MENU SET WB REVIEWSET WB REVIEW REC2/4SETUP AUDIO REC. SENSITIVITY CONT.AF D.ZOOMOFF AUTO100 200 400 50 CAFOFFOFF EXITSET SELECTMENU FZ10-PP.book 74 ページ ２００３年１１月１８日 火曜日 午後１時７分
Recording pictures (advanced) 75 Taking Pictures with Audio Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30) 1Select [AUDIO REC.] and set it to [ON]. Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. 2Take the picture. 5 seconds after, the audio recording is stopped automatically. If you press the [MENU] button during the audio recording, it will be canceled. The audio cannot be recorded. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ It is not necessary to keep pressing the shutter button. Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone 1 of the camera. When setting to auto bracket/burst mode, it is not possible to take pictures with audio. When audio is recorded with each picture the total number of pictures that can be stored on each card will be slightly decreased. MENU SET WB REVIEWSET WB REVIEW REC2/4SETUP AUDIO REC. D.ZOOM CONT.AFOFFOFF CAF SENSITIVITYAUTO OFFON EXITSET SELECTMENU 2304 191P 1/25F2.8 FZ10-PP.book 75 ページ ２００３年１１月１８日 火曜日 午後１時７分
Recording pictures (advanced) 76 Using the Continuous AF This function allows you to reduce the time required for focusing when pressing the shutter button halfway. Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) 1Select [CONT.AF] and set it to [ON]. Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. 2Take the picture. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ When setting the manual focus, you cannot use the continuous AF. The battery is depleted more quickly using continuous AF. It may take time to focus on the subject after rotating the zoom lever from Wide to Tele or suddenly changing the subject from distant one to nearby one. Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject. When pressing the shutter button halfway, the motion on the screen may be paused. This is not a malfunction. AUDIO REC.OFF REC2/4SETUP D.ZOOMOFF CONT.AFCAF SENSITIVITYAUTO MENU SET WB REVIEWSET WB REVIEW EXITSET SELECTMENU OFFON 2304 19PC _ AF1 1/25F2.8 FZ10-PP.book 76 ページ ２００３年１１月１８日 火曜日 午後１時７分
Recording pictures (advanced) 77 Using the Digital Zoom Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) 1Select [D.ZOOM] and set it to [ON]. Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. When rotating the zoom lever with setting the [D.ZOOM] to [ON], the digital zoom indication appears. (P119) ª Entering the digital zoom range When you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position the on screen zoom indication may momentarily pause. This is not a malfunction. You can enter the digital zoom range to continuously rotate the zoom lever to Tele or to release the zoom lever once and then rotate it to Tele again. 1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 12 times with the optical zoom by 3 more times with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 36 times. When using the digital zoom the picture quality becomes deteriorated. In the digital zoom range, the stabilizer function may not be effective. We recommend to use a tripod in the digital zoom range. The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. MENU SET WB REVIEWSET WB REVIEW CONT.AFOFF CAFAUDIO REC.OFF REC2/4SETUP D.ZOOM SENSITIVITYAUTO EXITSET SELECTMENU OFFON W W T T FZ10-PP.book 77 ページ ２００３年１１月１８日 火曜日 午後１時７分
Recording pictures (advanced) 78 Using the Color Effect You can use 3 types of color effects depending on the image of the picture. Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30) 1Select [COL.EFFECT] and set the color. [COOL]: The picture becomes bluish. [WARM]: The picture becomes reddish. [B/W]: The picture becomes black and white. Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.2Take the picture. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ [COOL] is effective when you want to add cold atmosphere to the picture, and [WARM] is effective when you want to express comfortable warmth in the scene. MENU SET WB REVIEWSET WB REVIEW REC3/4SETUP PICT.ADJ. COL.EFFECT STABILIZER FLIP ANIM.MODE1 OFFCOOLWARMB/W EXITSET SELECTMENU 2304 191PCOOL 1/25F2.8 FZ10-PP.book 78 ページ ２００３年１１月１８日 火曜日 午後１時７分
Recording pictures (advanced) 79 Adjusting the Quality of the Picture (Picture Adjustment) Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P30) 1Select [PICT.ADJ.]. 2Select [CONTRAST], [SHARPNESS] and [SATURATION] respectively. [CONTRAST]: HIGH: Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. LOW: Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [SHARPNESS]: HIGH: The picture is sharply defined. LOW: The picture is softly focused. [SATURATION]: HIGH: The colors in the picture becomes vivid. LOW: The colors in the picture become natural. Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ When you take pictures in dark places, noises may become visible. To avoid noises, we recommend setting each item on [PICT.ADJ.] to [LOW]. MENU SET WB REVIEWSET WB REVIEW REC3/4SETUP PICT.ADJ. STABILIZER FLIP ANIM.MODE1 COL.EFFECTOFF EXITSET SELECTMENU SET WB REVIEW SHARPNESS SATURATIONSTD. STD. CONTRAST PICT.ADJ. LOW HIGHSTD. EXITSET SELECTMENU FZ10-PP.book 79 ページ ２００３年１１月１８日 火曜日 午後１時７分
Recording pictures (advanced) 80 Using the Optical Image Stabilizer Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) 1Select [STABILIZER] and set it. [OFF]: When image stabilization is not desired or when using a tripod. [MODE1]: The stabilizer operates continuously and can assist during photocomposition. [MODE2]: The stabilizer function is in standby and activates at the moment the shutter captures the image. This mode offers a greater degree of stabilization. Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ In [MODE2], the optical image stabilizer icon turns yellow soon after you turn the camera on to keep the stabilizer function activated. While the optical image stabilizer icon is displayed in yellow and if the camera receives a strong shock, the icon may be displayed in yellow for longer time than usual. While the optical image stabilizer icon is displayed in yellow, the stabilizer function may not work sufficiently. While the optical image stabilizer icon is displayed in yellow, the pictures on screen also be stabilized. (as same as in [MODE1]) The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently in the following cases. – When too much jitter occurs – In digital zoom range – When taking pictures while following subjects in motion. – When the shutter speed is extremely slow due to nightscape or other reasons. Refer to P33 for information on jitter. MENU SET WB REVIEWSET WB REVIEW REC3/4SETUP PICT.ADJ. STABILIZER FLIP ANIM.COL.EFFECT OFFMODE2MODE1 EXITSET SELECTMENU OFF OFF 1 2 FZ10-PP.book 80 ページ ２００３年１１月１８日 火曜日 午後１時７分