Panasonic Lumix DMC FS20 User Manual

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The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash 
setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.
∫The available flash range to take pictures
The available flash range is an approximation.

In [HIGH SENS.] (P52) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between 
[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs.
∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1The shutter speed changes depending on the [STABILIZER] (P66) setting.¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P60)
¢3 [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode (P47)
¢1, 2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.–When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF].–When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is 
set to [MODE1] or [MODE2].
In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.There will be differences in the above shutter speeds in the scene modes.–[NIGHT PORTRAIT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second¢4
–[NIGHT SCENERY]: 8 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second¢4
–[CANDLE LIGHT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second¢4
–[STARRY SKY]: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds–[FIREWORKS]: 1/4th of a second, 2 seconds¢4
–All other scene modes: 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second
¢4 The maximum shutter speed is selected when the amount of jitter is minimal while 
[STABILIZER] is set or when [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF].
Note
If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the 
heat or lighting from the flash.
When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted 
properly and the picture may become bright or dark.
ISO sensitivityAvailable flash range
WideTel e
AUTO30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet)
ISO10030 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.6 m (5.24 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 90 cm (2.95 feet)
ISO20040 cm (1.32 feet) to 2.3 m (7.54 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 1.3 m (4.26 feet)
ISO40060 cm (1.97 feet) to 3.3 m (10.8 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 1.9 m (6.23 feet)
ISO80080 cm (2.62 feet) to 4.7 m (15.4 feet) 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet)
ISO16001.15 m (3.77 feet) to 6.7 m (22.0 feet) 90 cm (2.95 feet) to 3.8 m (12.5 feet)
Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 13.5 m (44.3 feet)
Tele: Approx. 90 cm (2.95 feet) to approx. 7.7 m (25.3 feet)
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡ 
1/30 to 1/2000‹  1 or 1/8 to 1/2000
¢1ˆ 
‰
Š Œ 1 or 1/8 to 1/2000¢1
1 or 1/4 to 1/2000¢2, 3
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When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even 
when you press the shutter button fully. When [AUTO LCD OFF] is set, the LCD monitor 
turns off and the status indicator lights.
The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the 
access indication disappears.
The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the 
camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
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[REC] mode: ·n
Taking Close-up Pictures 
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by 
rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
Move 4[#].
In macro mode, [ ] is displayed. To cancel, 
move 4 again.
Take the pictures.
∫Focus range¢ The focus range changes in steps.
Note
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.
When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between 
the camera and the subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it takes longer to focus on it in macro 
mode than normal picture mode.
When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
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5 cm (0.17 feet)
50 cm (1.64 feet) 
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[REC] mode: ñ·½¾
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Note
When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the 
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly 
operating as an AF assist lamp (P66) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.
Move 2 [ë].
Move 3/4 to select a mode.
You can also move 2 [ë] to select.
Press [MENU/SET].
You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is 
automatically set.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the 
self-timer setting is canceled.
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[REC] mode: ·½¾n
Compensating the Exposure
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

EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by 
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
Under exposedProperly 
exposedOverexposed
Compensate the exposure towards 
positive.Compensate the exposure towards 
negative.
Move 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, 
compensate the exposure with 2/1.
Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
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[REC] mode: ·½¾
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation 
range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired 
exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
With auto bracket d1 EV
Note

When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower 
left of the screen.
The auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review 
setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] 
menu.
The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
[Œ] is set for the flash when auto bracket is set.Burst is canceled when auto bracket is set. 
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d0EVj1 EVi1 EV
Move 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set 
the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1.
When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0).
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
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[REC] mode
½¾
Taking pictures that match the scene being 
recorded
 (½¾: 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.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then 
press [MODE].
Move 3/4 to select [SCENE MODE1] or [SCENE MODE2], and then 
press [MENU/SET].
If you set the scene modes you use frequently in [SCENE MODE1] and 
[SCENE MODE2], you can then select them immediately which is very convenient.
Move 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.
You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating 
the zoom lever.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the 
selected scene mode.
∫About the information   
If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 3, 
explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press 
[DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the scene mode menu.)
Note
To change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then move 1, and return to step 3 above.Refer to P41 for information about the shutter speed.The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the 
picture may differ from the actual scene.
The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
–[INTELLIGENT ISO]–[SENSITIVITY]–[COLOR MODE]
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to 
improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look 
healthier.
* [PORTRAIT]
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∫Technique for Portrait mode
To make this mode more effective:
1Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note

ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture 
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking 
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫Technique for Soft skin mode
To make this mode more effective:
1Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note

If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
Select this to take pictures of yourself.
∫Technique for Self portrait mode

Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator 
lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold 
the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is 
blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to 
focus.
The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor 
for reviewing.
If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we recommend using the 2 second 
self-timer.
Note
The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 70 cm (2.29 feet).The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k).The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will 
remain until the camera is turned off, the scene mode is changed or [REC] mode or 
[PLAYBACK] mode is selected.
The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P66)The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
+ [SOFT SKIN]
0 [SELF PORTRAIT]
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This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Note

The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note

This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Night portrait mode

Use the flash. (You can set to [‹].)Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for 
taking pictures.
Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture.We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking a picture.
Note
The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 5 m (16.4 feet).The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
∫Technique for Night scenery mode

Since the shutter speed becomes slower (up to about 8 sec.) use a tripod. We also recommend 
using the self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
, [SCENERY]
- [SPORTS]
. [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
/ [NIGHT SCENERY]
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This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by 
the ambient light in restaurants etc.
Note
Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Party mode

Use the flash. (You can set to [‹] or [Š].)We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from 
the subject when taking pictures.
Note
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle light mode

This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Note

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
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 can select 
to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded 
image using [TEXT STAMP] (P74).
1 [FOOD] 
The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.67 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶]
2 [PARTY]
3 [CANDLE LIGHT]
The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.67 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶]
: [BABY1]/; [BABY2]
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