Panasonic Lumix DMC-F1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording images (advanced)42Taking Pictures using Night PortraitMode The Night Portrait mode combines theelectronic flash with a “slow shutter” mode.This unique feature allows you to photographclose subjects against the natural nightbackground. Since the shutter speed is slow,we highly recommend using a tripod to steadythe camera.The subject should be positioned within theavailable flash range. When setting toISO100, (Tele: 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 4.59 feet(140 cm), Wide: 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 7.87 feet(2.4 m)) .We recommend pressing the zoom button(W) before taking a picture.1 Set the mode dial to Night portraitmode [ ].2 Take a picture.• The recording method is the same as in“Taking Pictures”. (P25)• White balance is set to [AUTO] in the default position. You can change the setting. (P49)• When flash is set to Forced OFF [ ], you can capture the night illumination scenery itselfwith slower shutter speed. (Max: about 8 seconds)• When taking a picture in a dark place, noise may appear. To avoid noise, we recommendsetting the picture adjustment to [NATURAL]. (P48)21192048