Panasonic DMC-FX55 Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode

Advanced (Recording pictures)

[FIREWORKS]

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P42) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.

∫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

–When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)

–You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.

•Histograms are always displayed in orange.

•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.

•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

•You cannot set the slow shutter.

•The white balance cannot be set.

[BEACH]

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P42) This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.

• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

•Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals.

•Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty.

•The white balance cannot be set.

•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [].

[SNOW]

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P42) This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain.

• The white balance cannot be set.

[AERIAL PHOTO]

Press [ MENU/SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P42) This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.

∫Technique for Aerial photo mode

•We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.

•Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.

•When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.

•Be careful about the reflection from the window.

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

•The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

•The white balance cannot be set.

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