Panasonic DMC-S1 Taking pictures with flash, Display Flash Select the desired type, Subject

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Taking pictures with flash

Recording Mode:

Display [Flash]

Select the desired type

(Can also be selected with ►.)

 

 

 

 

 

Type, operations

Uses

 

 

 

 

 

[Auto]

Normal use

 

 

 

 

 

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Auto/Red-Eye]∗1,∗2

Taking pictures of subjects in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce

dark places

 

 

 

 

 

red-eye)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Forced Flash On]

Taking pictures with backlight

 

 

 

 

 

• Always flash

 

 

 

 

 

or under bright lighting (e.g.

 

 

 

 

 

[Forced On/Red-Eye]∗1,∗2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Always flash (reduce red-eye)

fluorescent)

 

 

 

 

 

[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]∗1,∗2

Taking pictures of subjects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-

against a nightscape (tripod

 

 

 

 

 

eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter pictures)

recommended)

 

 

 

 

 

[Forced Flash Off]

Places where flash use is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Never flash

prohibited

 

 

 

 

 

∗1 The flash is activated twice. Be sure to stop moving before the second flash. Note that the interval of flashes varies depending on the subject brightness.

∗2 When [Red-Eye Removal] is activated in the Recording menu, the icon is displayed, red-eye is automatically detected, and the still picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF Mode] is set to (Face Detection).) (DMC-S3 only)

●Shutter speeds are as follows:

•, , , : 1/60 - 1/1600th

•, : 1/8∗3 - 1/1600th

∗3 Max. 1/4 sec. when [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set; max. 1 sec. when [Stabilizer] is set to [OFF] or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to [Intelligent Auto]

Mode, [Scene Mode] scene, etc.

●The effect of Red-Eye Reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of Red-Eye Reduction may be negligible.

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■Available types in each mode

(○: Available, –: Not available,

○ : Default setting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Scene Mode]

 

 

 

 

 

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according to the subject and brightness.

 

 

 

•The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes: , , , , .

•Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.

■The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is

W side (Max.)

Approx. 40 cm (1.32 feet) - 3.3 m (10.8 feet)

T side (Max.)

Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) - 1.6 m (5.24 feet)

●Do not touch or look at the flash (→7) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).

Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage

subject).

 

●Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode.

●When [

] is set in [Sensitivity], the ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a range

up to 1600.

●No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging). ●Insufficient light may prevent appropriate exposure or white balance.

●Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds.

●Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.

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Contents
DMC-S1 Contents Before use Names of parts Standard AccessoriesCharging light Charge Charging the batteryDetach the battery after charging is completed About batteries that you can use with this unitInserting and removing the card optional/ the battery Connect AC adaptor to DC in socket of DC coupler Inserting and removing the card optional BatteryUsing the DC coupler optional instead of battery Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler coverPicture save destination cards and built-in memory Remaining battery and memory capacityRecording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Press the Power button Setting the clockPress MENU/SET Confirm the setting and press MENU/SET To use flash Recording ModeAutomatic Scene Detection Holding the cameraZoom In/Out Taking pictures with zoomEnd recording Watching motion pictures Viewing your pictures Normal PlayPress the Playback button Scroll through picturesTo delete multiple up to 50 or all pictures Deleting picturesPress / several times Setting the menuPress to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Press MENU/SETUsing the Setup menu Demo Mode Stabilizer Demo Deleted When a card/built-inRestored. Check Content of the cardDisplay the screen for Recording Select Normal Picture Mode Take a pictureFirst adjust focus according to subject Recording Mode listPress to change display Taking pictures with the self-timerDisplay Selftimer Select time duration Changing recording information displayDisplay Flash Select the desired type Available types in each modeAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Taking pictures with flashDisplay Exposure Select a value Taking pictures with Exposure CompensationScene Uses, Tips Baby NightFood PartySelect Home Select Destination Set your home area Useful features for travel World TimeSet destination area Sensitivity Using the Rec menuPicture Size Rec QualityAWB operational range AF ModeSetting White Balance manually White BalanceAF Assist Lamp Color ModeDigital Zoom BurstClock Set Different playback methods Playback ModeStabilizer Date StampFiltering Play Slide ShowCalendar Select Single or Multi Select picture and make setting Using the Playback menuUpload Set Select OK Select Yes ResizeSelect Single Select still picture Select sizeSet-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Favorite To cancel while releasing all Press MENU/SETFavorite ProtectSelect the copy method direction Using with your PCTo cancel connection CopySelect the upload destination Using PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computerUploading pictures to image-sharing websites Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start itPrint with date To cancel printPrinting Printing multiple picturesConnect camera to TV Turn on TV When using TVs with an SD card slotMake settings before selecting Print start Select item Viewing on TV screenPlayback List of LCD monitor displaysMessage displays Cannot record pictures Camera does not work even if power is turned onPower cuts off during use Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is onMultiple flashes are emitted Monitor flickers indoorsDate/age is not displayed No flash emittedCannot print the date Cannot print when connecting to printerEdges cut off pictures when printing Cannot send pictures to computerUsage cautions and notes When in use
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