Panasonic DMC-FX38 User Manual

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VQT1S07

Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode:

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.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

Set the mode dial to [¿].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.

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You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating

the zoom lever.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

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The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the

selected scene mode.

∫ About the information
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If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step

explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press

[DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the scene mode menu.)

Note

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To change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step

above.

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Refer to P39 for information about the shutter speed.

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The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.

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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.

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The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts

them to the optimal setting.

–

[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[COLOR MODE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]

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[I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically in the following scene modes.

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[PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[TRANSFORM]/[SELF PORTRAIT]/[SCENERY]/[SPORTS]/

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[SUNSET]/[HIGH SENS.]

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:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

Note

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The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[PORTRAIT]

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