User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-F2

[. . . ] Operating Instructions for Advanced Features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-F2 Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. , used under license therefrom. VQT2T79 Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. -- Before Use Information for Your Safety Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. [. . . ] Applicable modes: ; 1 5 Number of pixels 3648 × 2736 pixels 2560 × 1920 pixels 2048 × 1536 pixels 3648 × 2432 pixels 2048 × 1360 pixels 3648 × 2056 pixels 1920 × 1080 pixels Cannot be set in Auto Scene Mode [;] [+]: aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV or PC [*]: aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera [}]: aspect ratio of a high-definition TV, etc. Settings 4:3 [10M] 4:3 [5M P] 4:3 [3M P] 3:2 [9M] 3:2 [2. 5M P] 16:9 [7. 5M] 16:9 [2M P] · A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) These pictures are examples to show the effect. · The Extra Optical Zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS. ], [HI-SPEED BURST] and [FLASH BURST] mode, so the picture size for [EZ] is not displayed. · Pictures may have a mosaic-like appearance depending on the subject or the recording condition. · Refer to P127 for the number of recordable pictures. Note A B - 0 - Advanced-Shooting h [QUALITY] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21. Applicable modes: 1 5 Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. [h]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) [8]: Standard (when giving priority to the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) · Refer to P127 for information about the number of recordable pictures. Note j [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21. Applicable modes: 1 ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity of the image sensor to light. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. [i. AUTO]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600] ISO sensitivity Recording location (recommended) Shutter speed Noise 80 When it is light (outdoors) Slow Less 1600 When it is dark Fast More · When setting to [i. AUTO], the camera detects movement of the subject and then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to movement and brightness of the subject. When the Digital zoom is [ON], the motion detection does not function. · The ISO sensitivity automatically changes between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] in [HIGH SENS. ] mode. · To avoid picture noise we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity or setting [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P77) Note - 1 - Advanced-Shooting k [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21. This function allows you to reproduce a white colour closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting, etc. in which the white colour may appear reddish or bluish. Applicable modes: 1 5 6 [AWB]: l (Daylight): x (Cloudy): c (Shade): v (Halogen): b (White set): n (White set): for auto setting (auto white balance) for recording outdoors on a bright day for recording outdoors on a cloudy day for recording in shaded areas outdoors on a bright day for recording under halogen lighting for using the preset white balance for using set mode with a different white balance setting · The optimum white balance under fluorescent lights depends on the type of light, so use [AWB] or [n]. - - Advanced-Shooting Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB]. 1 The range that is controlled by the Auto White 2) Balance adjustment mode of this camera 3) 2 Blue sky 4) 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 5) 4 Shade 6) 1) 5 TV screen 6 Sunlight 7) 7 White fluorescent light 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise and sunset 8) 10 Candlelight 9) 10) Auto White Balance (AWB) K=Kelvin Colour Temperature Setting the white balance manually (White set n) 1 Select [n] and then press [MENU/SET]. so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 After setting, select [b]. · The white balance setting is memorised even if you switch the camera off, but if you change the Scene Mode, the white balance setting returns to [AWB]. · [WHITE BALANCE] is fixed to [AWB] in the following scene modes. [. . . ] Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [e] and then select the [9] icon to set the desired language. (P27) When the shutter button is pressed halfway, a red lamp turns on sometimes. · In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P78) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. · When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the movement of the camera or other, the lens may click and the picture on the screen may be drastically changed: however, the pictures are not affected. [. . . ]