Panasonic DMC-FX3, DMC-FX07 Candle Light, Fireworks, ∫ Technique for Party mode

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∫Technique for Party mode

•Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P43) for taking pictures.

•We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m

(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking pictures.

•The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/

Red-eye reduction [ ].

[CANDLE LIGHT]

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P49) This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.

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∫Technique for Candle light mode

•If you make the most of the candle light, you can take successful pictures without using the flash.

•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P43) for taking pictures.

•The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶]

•The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/

Red-eye reduction [ ].

[FIREWORKS]

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P49) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.

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∫Technique for Fireworks mode

•Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.

•This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.

•The shutter speed becomes the following.

–When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds (DMC-FX07)/1 second (DMC-FX3)

–When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a second or 2 seconds (DMC-FX07)/1 second (DMC-FX3) (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds/

1 second only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)

•Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P37)

•The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].

•You cannot set the AF mode.

•The AF area is not displayed.

•The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

•You cannot set the slow shutter.

•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

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