Advanced (Recording pictures)

Optical Image

Stabilizer

This mode detects jitter and compensates for it.

1 Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button A until [STABILIZER] appears.

2 Press 3/4 to select the stabilizer function mode and then press [MENU/SET].

 

 

STABILIZER

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

MODE1

 

 

 

MODE2

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

SELECT SET MENU DEMO.

SET

[MODE1]

The stabilizer operates

 

(

)

continuously and can assist

 

 

during photo composition.

[MODE2] The jitter is compensated for

( ) when the shutter button is pressed. There is a greater stabilizing effect.

[OFF] When the stabilizer is not

( ) desired.

About the jitter/movement detection demonstration screen

Press 1 on the screen shown in step 2 to display the jitter/movement detection demonstration screen. (You cannot take

pictures while the demonstration screen is displayed.)

Press 1 to exit the demonstration screen.

JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.

CANNOT BE DISPLAYED

IN REC MODE

EXIT

A: Jitter detection demonstration

B: Movement detection demonstration

The jitter/movement detection demonstration screen is an approximation.

The camera also detects the movement of the subject when automatically setting the

ISO sensitivity in intelligent ISO sensitivity

mode [ ] (P42) and [SPORTS] (P46), [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P48) and [PET] (P49)

in simple mode only.

The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.

When there is a lot of jitter.

When the zoom magnification is high.

In digital zoom range.

When taking pictures while following a moving subject.

When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.

Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.

The setting is fixed to [MODE2] in simple

mode [] and [SELF PORTRAIT] (P46) in scene mode and fixed to [OFF] in

[STARRY SKY] (P49) in scene mode.

In motion picture mode [ ], [MODE2] cannot be set.

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Panasonic DMC-FX10, DMC-FX12, DMCFX12S Optical Image Stabilizer, This mode detects jitter and compensates for it, MODE1

DMCFX12S, DMC-FX10, DMCFX12K, DMC-FX12 specifications

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.

At the core of both models is a 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor. The DMC-FX12 features a resolution of 7.2 megapixels, while the DMC-FX10 has a 6.0-megapixel sensor. This resolution enables users to capture detailed images suitable for prints and online sharing. The cameras are equipped with a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens, characterized by a 35mm equivalent focal length of 28-100mm, providing a versatile zoom range that is ideal for various shooting scenarios from landscapes to portraits.

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