Panasonic DMCFX30K, DMC-FX30 AF Assist Lamp, Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier

Advanced (Recording pictures)

•The exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting.

When burst mode is set to [ ], they are fixed to the values set for the first picture.

When the burst speed is set to [ ] or

[ ], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.

•If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.

•When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.

•Burst mode is not cancelcancelled when the camera is switched off.

•When auto bracket and burst mode are set simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.

•When burst mode is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu.

•When burst mode is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used.

•Burst mode cannot be set in simple mode [ ] and [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.

[AF ASSIST LAMP]

Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P57) Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.

•If the AF assist lamp is set to [ON], an AF area

with a size wider than usual is displayed and the AF assist lamp A turns

on when you press the shutter button halfway in dark places etc.

[ON] The AF assist lamp turns on in low light conditions. At this time, the AF assist lamp icon [ ] appears on the screen. The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).

[OFF] The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

•Be careful about the following when using the AF assist lamp.

–Do not look at the AF assist lamp at close range.

–Do not cover the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.

•When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the

[AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

•The setting for [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [ON] in simple mode [].

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