Panasonic DMC-FX8GN User Manual

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Recording pictures (advanced)

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This mode allows you to take a picture of
yourself.

∫ Technique for Self portrait mode
When you are focused by pressing the
shutter button halfway, the self-timer
indicator lights up. Make sure to hold the
camera still, and fully press the shutter
button.

• The camera 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.
Refer to P34 for operations on the review
function.

• When the picture may be blurry by slow

shutter speed, we recommend using the
2 seconds self-timer. (P39)

• The available focus range is about 30 cm

to 70 cm.

• You can take a picture of yourself with

audio. In this time, the self-timer indicator
lights up while recording the audio. (P66)

• When you select [SELF PORTRAIT], the

zoom magnification is automatically
moved to Wide (1

k).

• The self-timer can be set to off or

2 seconds (P39). When you set to
2 seconds, it is kept until the camera is
turned off or you switch the mode dial.

• The stabilizer function mode is fixed to

[MODE2]. (P42)

• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
• The AF mode is fixed to 5-area-focusing.

(P66)

• The setting on the AF assist lamp is

disabled.

Self portrait mode

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