Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 Operating Instructions Manual

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Menu Settings82VQT0V63Press [ ] to display the [REC] modemenu and select the item to set. (P74)Illuminating the subject makes it easier forthe camera to focus when recording in lowlight conditions that make focusing difficult.If the AF assist lamp is setto [ON], an AF area with asize wider than usual isdisplayed and the AFassist lamp A turns onwhen you press the shutter button halfwayin dark places etc.• Be careful about the following when usingthe AF assist lamp.– Do not look at the AF assist lamp fromclose up.– Detach the lens hood.– Do not cover the AF assist lamp withyour fingers or other objects.• When the AF assist lamp is turned on, theAF area on the center of the screen isdisplayed and it is bigger than usual.(P81)• When you do not want to use the AFassist lamp (e.g. when taking pictures ofanimals in dark places), set the[AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case,it will become more difficult to focus on thesubject.• The setting for [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixedto [ON] in simple mode [ ].• A vignetting effect may appear on thecircumference of the AF assist lampbecause the AF assist lamp may beobscured by the lens, however, this doesnot cause a problem with the performanceof the camera.• The setting for the [AF ASSIST LAMP] isfixed to [OFF] in [SCENERY] (P60),[NIGHT SCENERY] (P61) [PANNING](P61) and [FIREWORKS] (P63) in scenemode.Press [ ] to display the [REC] modemenu and select the item to set. (P74)Select a color effect that matches therecording conditions and your image of therecording.Press [ ] to display the [REC] modemenu and select the item to set. (P74)Select an effect that matches the recordingsituation and your image of the recording.[AF ASSIST LAMP]Focusing in low light conditionsbecomes easierON The AF assist lamp turns on in lowlight conditions. At this time, the AFassist lamp icon [ ] appears onthe screen. The effective range ofthe AF assist lamp is 1.5 m(4.92 feet).OFF The AF assist lamp does not turnon.MENUSET[COL.EFFECT]Setting color effects for therecorded picturesCOOL The picture becomes bluish.WARM The picture becomes reddish.B/W The picture becomes black andwhite.SEPIA The picture becomes sepia.[PICT.ADJ.]Adjusting the picture quality forthe recorded picturesMENUSETMENUSET