Panasonic Dmc Fz150 Owners Manual

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This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle Light Mode
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This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You...

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Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name.
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P91.
Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects , and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Select the...

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When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner 
or car, the background becomes a blur and the subject stays focused. This effect is called 
“panning”. This mode allows you  to obtain this effect easier.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select from [AUTO] or [SHUTTER-PRIORITY].
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If you select [AUTO], it will not be possible to select the shutter speed.•If you select [SHUTTER-PRIORITY], it will switch between shutter speed setting operation and 
Exposure...

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This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.] or [30 SEC.].
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Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after 
this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same 
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.
∫ Technique for Starry Sky Mode
•The shutter opens for 15 or 30 seconds. Be sure to...

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This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also 
prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.
Note
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Do not touch the camera with wet hands.•Problems caused by sand, seawater and fresh water are not covered by the product warranty.
This allows you to take pictures that show t he snow as white as possible at a ski resort or 
a snow-covered mountain.
This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
∫ Technique for...

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Record the image with a frame around it.
∫Setting the frame
Select from 3 types of frames.
Note
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The picture size is fixed to 2M (4:3).•The color of the frame displayed on the screen and the color of the frame around the actual 
image may differ, but this is not a malfunction.
This will record 220 frames/second, recording very fast movement that cannot be seen 
with the naked eye as a motion picture.
1Press the motion picture button to start the recording.
•Release the motion picture...

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Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures 
selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture.
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. (This unit will play back in 
2D)
Refer to  P160 for details about the playback method.
∫ Technique for 3D Photo Mode
Start the recording and then slide the camera 
horizontally straight from left to right.
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A guide is displayed while recording.•Move the camera...

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Applicable modes: 
Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings
(Creative Video Mode)
It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion 
pictures. Switching the [EXPOSURE MODE] allows you to use settings such as those 
when mode dial is switched to [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ].
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Rotate the rear dial to change the settings.
•Items that can be set will switch every time the rear...

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Note
•The settings of the aperture value, shutter speed and exposure compensation can be changed 
during motion picture recording. In this case, care must be taken because the sounds of such 
operations may be recorded.
•Manually setting a higher shutter speed may increase the noise on-screen due to the higher 
sensitivity.
•When recording under lighting such as fluorescent lighting, LED lighting, mercury lighting and 
sodium lighting, the coloring and brightness of the screen may...

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures in Custom Mode
You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the 
picture-taking conditions.
Set the mode dial to select the mode you wish to save, and then set 
the menu on the camera.
Select [CUST. SET MEM.] on the [SETUP] menu. (P48)
Press  3/4 to select the custom set to register and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [YES] is selected. 
Exit the menu after it is...