Panasonic DMC-FX12, DMC-FX10 Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, Setting the light sensitivity, Noise

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

•When you take a picture with the flash, the white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.

•The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the white balance setting for a scene mode returns to [AWB] when the scene mode is changed.

•You can finely adjust the white balance in [UNDERWATER] in scene mode. (P51)

•The white balance cannot be set in the following cases.

–Simple mode [ ]

–[SCENERY], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [SUNSET], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW], [AERIAL PHOTO], [UNDERWATER] in scene mode

[SENSITIVITY]

Setting the light sensitivity

MENU

Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P17) ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places.

•When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO640] when using the flash.)

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•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO3200] in [HIGH SENS.] (P49) in scene mode.

•To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing the highest ISO sensitivity or setting [COL.MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P64)

•The ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO LIMIT] in

intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ]. (P42)

•ISO sensitivity cannot be set in the following cases.

–Simple mode [ ]

–Motion picture mode [ ]

–Scene mode

[ASPECT RATIO]

Setting the aspect ratio of pictures

MENU

Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P17) By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject.

Select to take pictures with the same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or a PC monitor.

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Contents DMC-FX10 Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteFollowing Applies only in Canada About the battery pack About the battery chargerBattery charger Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera Places with a lot of sand or dustContents Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Setting a picture size Quality that match your useTaking Pictures using Burst Focusing in low light conditionsStandard Accessories Names ComponentsDE-A41B K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 VFC409010 11 Charge the battery. P11 Insert the battery and the card P13Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesDetach the battery after charging is completed Battery can be charged even if it is not fully dischargedAbout the Battery Charging/number of recordable PicturesInserting Removing the Battery Card optional We recommend using a Panasonic cardCheck that this unit is turned off Prepare a card. optional About the Built-in Memory/the Card optional Card optionalHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Setting Date/Time Clock Set Initial settingChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and timeAbout the Mode Dial Setting the Menu Press 3/4 to select the settingPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu itemAbout the Setup Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu iconPress 2 on a menu screen Economy MonitorTravel Date P54 Beep LevelVolume NO.RESETReset Video OUTLCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Switching the screen displayUsing the flash Taking picturesPress the shutter button fully to take a picture Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶Focusing P23 Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P59Exposure P40 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Basic menu settingsPreventing jitter camera shake Party P47Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Other Settings in Simple mode10k15cm Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide To make subjects appear closer use TelePicture size and maximum zoom Magnification ± Available, Not available¢ DMC-FX12 ¢ DMC-FX10Further extending the zoom Menu operationChecking the Recorded Picture Review Press 4 REVPress 2/1 to select the picture Rotate the zoom lever towards TPlaying back pictures To delete a single pictureWhile the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to setTo delete Multi Delete ALL DeleteSimple mode Recording modePlayback mode About the LCD MonitorRecording guide line HistogramIt allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure Examples of histogramPress LCD Mode for 1 second Press 3/4 to select a modePower LCD/High angle mode Press Press 3/4 to select a mode Canceling Power LCD or High angle ModeSwitching to the appropriate flash Setting Photo flashCandle Light P48 in scene mode Forced OFF AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1Forced on Flash is not activated in any recording conditionsAuto ISOShutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Red-eye ReductionForced on Red-eye Reduction Slow sync Taking Pictures with the Self-timer You can also press 2 to selectCompensating the Exposure Press MENU/SET to finishUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positiveThis mode detects jitter and compensates for it Optical Image StabilizerMODE1 During photo compositionSettings Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then pressPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Taking Close-up Pictures Focus rangePress 4 at a to switch to the next menu screen Technique for Portrait mode About the informationRefer to P38 for information about the shutter speed Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Self PortraitTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Party mode Use the flashTechnique for Candle light mode Age display settingBirthday setting Setting the shutter speed PETTechnique for Starry sky mode Technique for Fireworks modeTake pictures Technique for Aerial photo mode Turn the camera off when taking off or landingAdjusting the white balance WB AdjustMotion Picture Mode Press the shutter button fully to stop recordingIf you selected on the screen shown in step If you selected On the screen Shown in stepPress MENU/SET to close the menu Setting the departure/return date Number of days that have passed since the departure dateSelect the desired item Set the year, month and date Canceling the travel date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a pictureSetting the home area Home Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World TimeFinishing setting the home area Setting the travel destination areaWorld Time setting also affects simple mode Travel destinationUsing the REC Mode Menu Press and hold Func when recordingUsing the quick setting You can also close the menu by pressing FuncAdjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceAWB Setting the light sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of picturesSensitivity Aspect RatioPICT.SIZE/QUALITY AF Mode Setting the focus methodArea-focusing Area-focusing High speedTaking Pictures using Burst Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierBurst AF Assist LampCOL.MODE Clock SETVivid SepiaDisplaying Multiple Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screensPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SETPress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back To return to the 1 screen playback screenUsing the Playback Zoom To stop using the playback zoomRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture To delete a picture during Playback zoomPlaying Back Motion Pictures To pauseUsing the Play mode menu Slide Show Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishRotate DISP./ROTATE Deleting all favoritesTo display the picture rotated Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuDate Stamp Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET TimeWith Time Multi setting Print with Date setting for Dpof printSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Dpof PrintTo cancel all settings Number of prints icon B appearsTo print the date Protect Preventing accidental erasure of picturesResize Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressMaking the picture smaller Trimming Press the shutter buttonOnly when selecting CopyPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Copying the picture dataFormat Initializing the cardDo not turn the camera off during formatting Connecting to a PC Set the camera to a mode other than modeThis message appears during data transfer WindowsFolder Composition Folder number File number JPG pictures MOV motion picturesConditions under which a different Folder number is used About the PTP conectionPrinting the Pictures Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Selecting a single picture and printing itPress Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET FAVORITE¢Print with Date OFF NUM. of Prints Paper SizePostcard Card SizePlaying back pictures using the AV cable supplied Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onSet the TV ASPECT. P20 Turn this unit and the TV off Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slotRecording in normal picture mode Initial setting Recording after settingsScreen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode PlaybackOthers Dispose of unusable battery About the LensMessage Display This Memory Card is ProtectedNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is ProtectedBUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY? Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Memory Card Parameter Error Memory Card Error Please Check the CardTroubleshooting USB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB CablePlease RE-CONNECT the Printer Or 3 pictures are taken at one time Subject is not focused properlyMotion picture recording stops in the middle LCD monitorLCD monitor flickers indoors Noise appears on the LCD monitorFlash Flash is not activated Flash is activated 2 timesSetting for the auto review function is disabled Motion pictures cannot be played back on a TVEnds of the pictures are cut at printing Picture is not displayed fully on the TVClock is reset AF assist lamp does not turn onCamera becomes warm Lens clicksNumber of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time Number of recordable pictures100 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 101Specifications 102103 DIGITAL/AV OUT104 Digital Camera Accessory System 105Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 106For USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only 107Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage108 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 109Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Service Center110 Personal ChecksPrécautions à prendre 111Pour le Canada Avertissement112 Propos du bloc-batteriePropos du chargeur de batterie Index 113Rotate Rotate Display Scene Mode Soft Skin Mode Speaker Sports Mode StandardStatus Indicator 114Memo 115One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
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The Panasonic DMC-FX12 and DMC-FX10 are part of Panasonic’s compact digital camera series, known for their blend of size, performance, and ease of use. Launched in the mid-2000s, these cameras offered a solid choice for casual photographers seeking quality without the bulk of larger DSLR systems.

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Both models also offer a variety of shooting modes, including intelligent auto mode, which automatically adjusts settings based on the scene being captured. This allows even novice photographers to achieve satisfactory results without needing extensive technical knowledge. Additionally, the cameras come equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD screen, providing a clear view for composing and reviewing images.

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In summary, the Panasonic DMC-FX12 and DMC-FX10 represent a solid entry in the realm of compact cameras with their impressive combination of resolution, lens quality, optical stabilization, and user-friendly features, appealing to both novice photographers and those looking for a reliable secondary camera.
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