Recording pictures (basic)

ªPosture to take good pictures

To take pictures without blurring:

Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

Check that the camera is not shaken when pressing the shutter button halfway.

After pressing the shutter button, keep the camera stationary until the picture appears on the screen.

In the following cases, keep the camera stationary for a long time.

Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

[ ] (P38)

In Night portrait mode [ ] (P54)

Hold the camera firmly with your right hand.

Do not cover the flash with your finger or other objects.

Hold the lower left of the camera with your left hand.

Do not cover the microphone with your finger or other objects.

Do not touch the lens barrel.

ªStatus indicator A

Lit:

• When turning the camera on.

Blinking:

While the focus is being adjusted or the focus is not properly adjusted.

When the card is not inserted.

When there is no remaining capacity on the card.

When the card is locked in the recording mode.

When the remaining battery power is low. (blinking slowly)

ªFlash/Access Indicator B

Lit:

When accessing the card.

When the flash fires. (It lights when the shutter is pressed halfway.)

When sending data to PC.

Blinking:

When charging the flash.

When setting the flash mode to Forced

OFF [ ] and pressing the shutter halfway in dark places. (blinking

slowly) (The jitter alert appears)

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Panasonic DMC-FX5PP Posture to take good pictures, Status indicator a Lit, Blinking, Flash/Access Indicator B Lit

DMC-FX5PP specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FX5PP is a compact digital camera that gained attention for its blend of user-friendly features and advanced technologies. Designed for both amateur photographers and enthusiasts, this camera combines sleek aesthetics with robust functionality.

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