Panasonic LUMIX DMC FX580 User Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
In [SCENE MODE], you can select the scene mode each time you make a recording.
1In step 2 above, touch [SCENE MODE].2Touch the scene mode.
•The recording screen for the selected scene mode will be displayed.•Touching the [SCN] in the recording screen of the scene mode will return to the menu 
screen of the scene modes.
Note
•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...

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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.
∫Technique for Portrait mode
To make this mode more effective:
1Rotate the zoom lever to maximum Tele position.
2Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
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The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode...

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Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be 
recorded smoothly.
1Touch the level of transform.
•It can be set from the quick menu  (P25).2Take pictures.
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[PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given below.–[ ] for [ X], [ ] for [ Y] and [ ] for [ W]•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•It cannot be used...

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This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
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The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].•The focus range is 5 m to ¶.
You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.
∫Setting the recording direction
1Touch the direction to take picture.
•The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
2Take the picture.
•You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
3Touch [NEXT]. 
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the...

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Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
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This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m or more.•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Night portrait mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•Since the shutter speed becomes slower,...

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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
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)•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 from the subject 
when taking pictures.
Note
•The initial setting for [AF...

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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] (P125).
∫Birthday/Name setting
1Touch [SET] of [AGE] or [NAME].2Enter the birthday / name
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When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is...

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Select this 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. You can select to have these appear at the time 
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P125).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P77.
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The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [Ø].•Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information...

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This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Touch [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY].2Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select.
•3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
3Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
•The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of burst recording pictures...

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Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still 
pictures in dark places.
∫Picture size and aspect ratio
1Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select.
•3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.2Take pictures.
•Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm...