Recording guide line, Histogram | Panasonic DMCFX100S, DMC-FX100

Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫Recording guide line

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

A[]: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for

taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.

B[ ]: This is used when you want to position the subject at the

exact center of the screen.

∫Histogram

A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.

It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.

•It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficult due to uneven lighting. Using the histogram feature allows you to get the

maximum performance from your camera.

AWhen the values are concentrated on the left, the picture is under exposed.

BWhen the values are distributed evenly, the exposure is proper and the brightness is well-balanced.

CWhen the values are concentrated on the right, the picture is overexposed.

Examples of histogram

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AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Overexposed

¢ Histogram

•When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

•The histogram is an approximation in recording mode.

•The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode.

•The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc.

•The histogram does not appear in simple

mode [] or motion picture mode [] and during multi playback or calendar

playback and playback zoom.

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Panasonic DMCFX100S, DMC-FX100, DMCFX100K operating instructions Recording guide line, Histogram, Examples of histogram

Contents

Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your Safety FCC Note Following Applies only in CanadaFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A Support Contact Panasonic Consumer About the battery packDeclaration of Conformity Battery charger About the battery charger Contents Displaying Multiple Screens Multi Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Customer Services Directory Names Components Standard Accessories 10 11 Turn the camera on to take pictures Charge the battery. P11Insert the battery and the card Quick Guide Detach the battery after charging is completed Charging the Battery with the Charger Charging/number of recordable Pictures About the Battery Check that this unit is turned off Prepare a card. optional Inserting Removing the Card Optional/the BatteryWe recommend using a Panasonic card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalCard Card optional Press MENU/SET to set Initial settingMENU/SET button B Cursor buttons Mode dial Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time About the Mode Dial Press 3/4 to select the menu item Setting the MenuPress Press 3/4 to select the setting Press MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET OFF About the Setup MenuAuto Review Guide Line Power SaveEconomy Monitor Travel Date P55 Shutter Tone VolumeNO.RESET Reset Dial Display LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCDTV Aspect Scene Menu Preparation Focus range is 50 cm 1.64 feet to ¶ Flash AF assist lamp When holding the camera verticallyUsing the flash Taking Pictures Press and hold the shutter button Focusing P24Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Exposure P42 Preventing jitter camera shake Taking Pictures in Simple ModeWhen the shutter speed is slowed Basic menu settings Clock SET Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODEOther Settings in Simple mode 10k15cm Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomPress Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele P62 Optical zoom is set to Wide 1k when the camera is turned onPicture size and maximum zoom magnification ± Available, Not available Setting to 12M Menu operation Further extending the zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards T Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Press 2/1 to select the picture While the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Playing back picturesTo delete a single picture ALL Delete Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setPress Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set To delete Multi Delete About the LCD Monitor Simple modeRecording mode Playback mode Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Overexposed ¢ Histogram Recording guide lineHistogram Examples of histogram Canceling Power LCD or High angle mode Press LCD Mode for 1 secondPress 3/4 to select a mode Power LCD/High angle mode Auto Press Press 3/4 to select a modeSwitching to the appropriate flash Setting Photo flash Flash is not activated in any recording conditions Available flash settings by recording modeForced on Forced OFF Auto ISO800 Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting SecISO Wide Tele You can also press 2 to select Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Compensate the exposure towards positive Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Under exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Settings Focus range Taking Close-up Pictures Refer to P40 for information about the shutter speed Press 4 at a to switch to the next menu screenAbout the information Self Portrait Technique for Portrait modePortrait Soft Skin Night Portrait Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashScenery Sports Candle Light Night SceneryFood Party PET Age display settingBirthday setting BABY1/BABY2 HI-SPEED Burst SunsetHigh Sens Picture size becomes 2M 43/169 or 2.5M Quality is fixed to Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Starry SKY Aerial Photo FireworksBeach Snow If you selected On the screen Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording If you selected on the screen shown in step You can only record motion pictures Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture Select the desired item Set the year, month and date Canceling the travel datePress MENU/SET to close the menu Take a picture Press 4 to select Home and then press MENU/SET to set Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Setting the home area HOME. P57 Finishing setting the home areaSetting the travel destination area Perform steps 1, 2 Using the REC Mode Menu AWB Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureBalance White balance icon on the screen turns red or blue Finely adjusting the white balanceAbout the white balance fine adjustment You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish Aspect Ratio Setting the light sensitivitySetting the aspect ratio of pictures Sensitivity PICT.SIZE/QUALITY Recording still pictures with audio Metering ModePress Menu to display the REC mode Audio REC Setting the focus method AF Mode About the jitter/movement detection demonstration screen StabilizerDetecting jitter and compensating for it Desired Burst Taking Pictures using BurstNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Focus is fixed when the first picture is taken Recording bright pictures in dark places Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierAF Assist Lamp Slow Shutter PICT.ADJ Setting color effects for the recorded picturesAdjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures COL.EFFECT Example of 25 screens To return to normal playback Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture To return to the 1 screen playback screen Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/SET Press Press 3 to select YES Press MENU/SET Using the Playback ZoomPlaying Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Pictures with audio Press 2/1 while pausingTo pause Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewinding Creating still pictures from a motion picture When a motion picture with Or was selected Nine pictures are saved as one single picture When a motion picture with was selectedTo stop using the 9 screens playback screen Press the shutter button Using the Play mode menu Press 4 to finish Slide ShowPress 3/4 to select ALL, or and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Duration Setting the audio, duration and effectSetting your favorite pictures Favorite Scene modes CategoryDeleting all favorites Press 1 to search the categories Recording a slide show Press 4 to select Slideshow Setup and then press MENU/ SETPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Playing back a slide show To display the picture rotated Press 2 to return to the category playback screenRotate DISP./ROTATE Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press Date Stamp Single setting SET Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETShooting Date Time Travel Date Dpof Print Print with Date setting for Dpof printSetting the picture to print and the number of prints To print the date To cancel all settingsNumber of prints icon B appears Adding audio after taking pictures ProtectAudio DUB Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Making the picture size smaller Aspect ratio Setting Picture sizeResize Sizes smaller than the recorded picture are displayed Following pictures cannot be resized Trimming Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Aspect ConvPress 3/4 to select or Then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press Copying the picture data Only when selectingCopy Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Initializing the built-in memory or a card Format Macintosh Connecting to a PCThis message appears during data transfer Windows Conditions under which a different Folder number is used About motion picture playback on aFolder Composition Printing the Pictures Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Print with Date OFF Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETFAVORITE¢ Card Size NUM. of PrintsPaper Size Postcard Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Set the TV Aspect Turn this unit and the TV off Screen Display Recording Recording in normal picture mode Initial setting 100 Playback Recording in simple mode Stamped with date stamp indication P82 Favorites P78 101 About the Lens 102 103 104 Message Display 105 106 Troubleshooting 107 You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P81 108Flash Flash is not activated Flash is activated 2 times 109 110 111 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 112 113 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 30fps 10fps 15fps 169L 169H 114 115 Specifications 116 DIGITAL/AV OUT 117 118 Digital Camera Accessory System For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form119 120 Request for Service Notice For USA Only 121 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage 122 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 123 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center Avertissement Précautions à prendre124 Pour le Canada Propos du chargeur de batterie 125Propos du bloc-batterie 126 Index 127 Picture Quality Setting Motion PicturePicture Quality Setting Simple Mode Status Indicator Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc