Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording pictures (advanced)55VQT0R26Select this mode when you want to takepictures of people.This mode allows you to make the subjectstand out from an unfocused backgroundand adjust the exposure and the hue toachieve a healthy complexion on thesubject.∫ Technique for Portrait modeTo make this mode more effective:1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far aspossible.2 To maximize the effect, select abackground as far as possible from thecamera, and get closer to the subject.• This mode is only suitable for outdoors inthe daytime.• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].This mode allows you to take pictures of afast moving subject. (e.g. When takingpictures of outdoor sports.)∫ Technique for Sports modeTo take a sharp picture of a fast movingsubject, the shutter speed becomes fasterthan usual. This mode is more effectivewhen taking pictures in the daytime on aclear day.• This mode is suitable for outdoors only inthe daytime, keeping 5 m (16.4 feet) ormore away from the subject.• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].Portrait mode3Sports mode3