Panasonic DMC-F5 owner manual Using flash, Automatic Scene Detection, About Backlight Compensation

Models: DMC-F5

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Auto Scene Mode]

Using flash

Press to select or .

When is selected, the optimum flash (, , , ) is selected automatically depending on conditions. (→46)

When or is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.

When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

Automatic Scene Detection

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.

The icon of scene detected

Recognizes people

Recognizes landscapes

Recognizes night scenes and people in them

(Only when is selected)

Recognizes night scenes

Recognizes close-ups

Recognizes sunsets

Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the above.

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same subject.

If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate scene mode.

When or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure

are adjusted to the recognized faces.

About Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation is automatically activated in [Auto Scene Mode]. Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.

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Panasonic DMC-F5 owner manual Using flash, Automatic Scene Detection, About Backlight Compensation