Panasonic DMC-FX38 operating instructions ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Advanced (Recording pictures)

•In [HIGH SENS.] (P48) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs.

Wide: Approx. 1.15 m to approx. 15.4 m

Tele: Approx. 1.0 m to approx. 7.3 m

•In [FLASH BURST] (P49) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs.

Wide: Approx. 60 cm to approx. 4.0 m

Tele: Approx. 1.0 m to approx. 1.9 m

∫Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

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1/30¢1 to 1/2000th

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Flash setting	Shutter speed (Sec.)
	1¢1 to 1/2000th
	1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th¢2

1¢1 to 1/2000th

Œ1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th¢2, 3

¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P66). ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P59)

¢3 [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode (P44)

•¢2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.

–When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF].

–When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is set to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO].

•In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

•There will be differences in the above shutter speeds in the scene modes.

–[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]: 8 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second¢4

–[CANDLE LIGHT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second¢4

–[FLASH BURST]: 1/30th of a second to 1/2000th of a second

–[STARRY SKY]: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds

–[FIREWORKS]: 1/4th of a second, 2 seconds¢4

–All other scene modes: 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second

¢4 The maximum shutter speed is selected when the amount of jitter is minimal while [STABILIZER] is set or when [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF].

Note

•If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the heat or lighting from the flash.

•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

•When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.

•The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.

•When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the access indication disappears.

•The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

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