Panasonic Lumix DMC FX50 User Manual

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wThe available flash range to take 
pictures
The available flash range to take pictures 
depends on the ISO sensitivity selected.
• The available flash range is an 
approximation.
• Refer to P73 for the ISO sensitivity.
• Refer to P25 for the focus range.
• If ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or 
[ ] when using the flash, it will be 
automatically increased to a maximum of 
[ISO400].
• To avoid noise, we recommend 
decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P73) or 
setting [PICT.ADJ.] to...

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wShutter speed for each flash setting
_The shutter speed changes depending 
on the slow shutter setting. (P78)
• There may be differences in the above 
shutter speeds in scene mode.
– [NIGHT SCENERY] (P51):
8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
– [FIREWORKS] (P53):
1/4th of a second, 2 seconds
– [STARRY SKY] (P54):
15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
• Do not look directly at the flash at 
close range when it is activated.
• If you bring the flash too close to an 
object, the object may be...

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Taking Pictures with 
the Self-timer
1Move  [].
2Move / to select a mode.
• You can also move  [ ] to select.
3Press [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.
4Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus and then press it fully to 
take the picture.
•: Press the shutter button halfway to 
foc us.
•: Press the shutter button fully to take 
the...

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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.
Under exposed
Compensate the exposure towards 
positive.
Properly exposed
Over exposed
Compensate the exposure towards
negative.
1Move  [ ] until [EXPOSURE] 
appears, compensate the 
exposure with 
/.
• You can compensate from [L2EV] to 
[K2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
• Select [0 EV]...

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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.
1Move  [ ] several times until 
[AUTO BRACKET] appears, set 
the compensation range of the 
exposure with 
/.
• You can select [OFF] (0), [F1/3 EV], 
[F2/3 EV] or [F1EV].
• When you do not use auto bracket,...

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Optical Image 
Stabilizer
This mode detects jitter and compensates 
for it.
1Press and hold the optical image 
stabilizer button  until 
[STABILIZER] appears.
2Move  to select the stabilizer 
function mode and then press 
[MENU/SET].
wDemonstration of the optical image 
stabilizer (Demonstration Mode)
Move  to display the demonstration. After 
the demonstration ends, the screen returns 
to the stabilizer function mode selection 
menu. Move  again if you want to exit the...

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Taking Pictures using 
Burst Mode
1Press and hold the burst mode 
button.
2Move / to select a mode.
• You can also press the burst mode 
button to select.
3Press [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.
4Take a picture.
• Hold down the shutter button fully to 
activate the burst mode.
wNumber of pictures recorded in burst 
mode
_1 The burst speed...

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• The focus is fixed when the first picture is 
taken.
• When the self-timer is used, the number 
of recordable pictures in burst mode is 
fixed to 3.
• Burst mode is not canceled when the 
camera is switched off.
• When auto bracket and burst mode are 
set simultaneously, auto bracket will be 
performed.
• The exposure and the white balance vary 
depending on the burst mode setting. 
When burst mode is set to [ ] , they 
are fixed to the values set for the first 
picture.
When the...

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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 P50  to 56 for each scene menu.
1Move / to select the scene 
mode.
•Move  at  to switch to the next 
menu screen.
• If [SCENE MODE] menu does not 
appear, press [MENU/SET] to display 
the [SCENE MODE] menu.
• When you move , explanations about 
each scene mode are displayed. (When 
you move , the screen...

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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
The person stands out from the 
background and has a healthier 
complexion.
wTechnique 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.
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE...