Panasonic Dmc Fz8 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫Prefocus
This is a technique for focusing in advance 
on the point the pictures will be taken when 
it is difficult to focus on the subject with 
auto focus due to its quick motion. [e.g. 
[PANNING] (P64) in scene mode]
This function is suitable when the distance 
between the camera and the subject is 
certain.
∫Changing the zoom area
The magnified area can be changed while 
the screen is expanded using MF Assist. 
This is convenient when you want to 
change the...

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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.
 Refer to P63 to 69 and “About the 
information ” for details about each 
scene mode.
1Press 1 for the [SCENE MODE] 
menu.
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the 
scene mode.
 Press 4 at A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
 You can switch menu screens from...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P62)
The person stands out from the 
background and has a healthier 
complexion.
∫Technique for Portrait mode
To increase the effectiveness of this mode:
1Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible 
to Tele.
2Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P62)
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.
∫Technique for Panning mode
To obtain good pictures in panning mode, 
move the camera in a horizontal plane as 
you take the pictures.
1Move the...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P62)
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the 
nightscape.
∫Technique for Night scenery mode
 Set [AF] with the focus switch button.
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower 
(up to about 8 sec.) use a tripod. We also 
recommend using the self-timer (P47) for 
taking pictures.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
 The shutter may remain closed (max. 
about 8 sec.) after taking the...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P62)
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy 
complexion. When you use the flash, the 
light from it is weaker than usual.
You can set two different birthdays by using 
[BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can display the 
set age when playing back the pictures and 
stamp the age on the recorded pictures 
with [DATE STAMP] (P100).
 The age can also be printed on each 
picture by using the software...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P62)
Select this when you want to take pictures 
of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
This allows you to set the birthday of your 
pet.
You can display the set age when playing 
back the pictures and stamp the age on the 
recorded pictures with [DATE STAMP] 
(P100).
 The age can also be printed on each 
picture by using the software [LUMIX 
Simple Viewer] or 
[PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the 
CD-ROM...

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2Taking Pictures.
 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.
 Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the 
picture while the countdown screen is 
displayed.
∫Technique for Starry sky mode
 The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 
60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We...

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P62)
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.
 Do not touch the camera with wet hands.
 Sand or seawater will cause the camera to 
malfunction. Make sure that sand or 
seawater does not get into the lens or the 
terminals.
 Problems caused by sand or seawater are 
not covered by the...

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Motion Picture Mode
1Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus and then press it fully to 
start recording.
A: Audio recording
 The available recording time B is 
displayed on the top right and the 
elapsed recording time C is displayed 
on the bottom right of the screen.
 When the subject is focused, the focus 
indication lights.
 The focus, zoom and aperture value are 
fixed to the setting when recording 
starts (the first frame).
 The audio is also recorded...