Panasonic DMC-FT5/DMC-TS5 operating instructions About the white balance

Recording

∫About the white balance

You can adjust the hue to your preferred setting using [WB Adjust.] (P101).

∫To beautifully record the underwater red tinge (Underwater colour reproduction) Subjects appear blue in pictures taken underwater. Using [Color Reproduction] in the [Rec]

menu will allow pictures to be taken without the subjects losing their red tone.

1 Select [Color Reproduction] in the [Rec] menu.

2 Press 3/4 to select the effect, and then press [MENU/SET].

•You can select the effect of [HIGH], [MEDIUM], [LOW], or [OFF].

•Ichikawa Soft Laboratory has studied colour loss in water based on the results of measurements of a large number of colour samples actually conducted in the ocean, and has developed “Natural Light Technology” to reproduce vivid, accurate colours based on ongoing research into colour reproduction of pictures taken underwater.¢

[Color Reproduction] in the [Rec] menu and [Color Reproduction] under [Retouch] in the [Playback] menu make use of this technology.

¢“Natural Light Technology” is the technology behind “SILKYPIX Marine Photography”, Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s digital reproduction software designed for underwater pictures.

http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/marine/p/

•Measured depth may not be accurate when pressure is applied to front or rear of this unit by pressing with your hands, etc. In such a case, it is recommended to perform [Depth indicator] again when you get back to the surface.

•The display may differ significantly depending on the weather conditions (atmospheric pressure, air temperature), or seawater temperature.

•For more accurate depth measurements, we recommend that you perform [Depth indicator] before you dive underwater.

•When the unit is wet immediately after coming out of the water, etc., it may not be able to measure atmospheric pressure accurately. For details, read “About the measured altitude and atmospheric pressure” (P143).

•To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust, etc., clamped and close the side door all the way until it clicks. Also, read “(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera” (P10) before using the camera.

•Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less after using it, then wipe the water off with a soft, dry cloth. (P13)

•[Color Reproduction] is initially set to [LOW] on the camera.

•Depending on the recording conditions or environment, the way the effect of [Color Reproduction] is applied may vary.

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