Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 Operating Instructions Manual

Also see for DMC-FX30A - Lumix Digital Camera: Operating instructions Instrucciones de funcionamiento

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Advanced (Recording pictures)49VQT1B86Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P43)This mode allows you to take beautifulpictures of fireworks exploding in the nightsky.∫ Technique for Fireworks mode• Since the shutter speed becomes slower,we recommend using a tripod.• This mode is most effective when thesubject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.• The shutter speed becomes the following.– When [OFF] is set on the optical imagestabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds– When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set onthe optical image stabilizer function:1/4th of a second or 2 seconds (Theshutter speed becomes 2 seconds onlywhen the camera has determined thatthere is little jitter such as when using atripod etc.)• Histograms are always displayed inorange. (P32)• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF[ ].• You cannot set the AF mode.• The AF area is not displayed.• The setting on the AF assist lamp isdisabled.• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].• You cannot set the slow shutter.• The white balance cannot be set.Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P43)This allows you to take even more vividpictures of the blue color of the sea, skyetc. It also prevents under exposure ofpeople under strong sunlight.• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.• Sand or seawater will cause the camera tomalfunction. Make sure that sand orseawater does not get into the lens or theterminals.• Problems caused by sand or seawater arenot covered by the product warranty.• The white balance cannot be set.Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P43)This allows you to take pictures that showthe snow as white as possible at a skiresort or a snow-covered mountain.• The white balance cannot be set.Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P43)This mode allows you to take picturesthrough an airplane window.∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode• We recommend using this technique if it isdifficult to focus when taking pictures ofclouds etc. Aim the camera at somethingwith high contrast, press the shutterbutton halfway to fix the focus and thenaim the camera at the subject and pressthe shutter button fully to take the picture.• Turn the camera off when taking off orlanding.• When using the camera, follow allinstructions from the cabin crew.• Be careful about the reflection from thewindow.• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF[ ].[FIREWORKS][BEACH]/SETMENU/SETMENU[SNOW][AERIAL PHOTO]/SETMENU/SETMENU