Recording pictures (basic)

ªFocusing

You can focus on the subject up to a distance of 1.64 feet (50 cm).

If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused.

When the subject is focused, the camera beeps 2 times. If not, it beeps 4 times. Refer to P25 if you want to turn the operational sound off.

In the following cases, the camera cannot focus on subjects properly in Normal Picture mode.

When including both near and distant subjects in a scene.

When there is dirt on the glass between the lens and the subject.

When there are illuminated or glittering objects around the subject.

When taking a picture in a dark place.

When the subject moves fast.

When the scene is poor in contrast.

When jitter occurs.

When recording a very bright subject.

We recommend taking pictures using prefocus (P66) or AF/AE lock (P33).

Even if the focus indication appears and the subject is focused, it is canceled when you release the shutter button. Press the shutter button halfway again.

ªExposure

If the exposure is not adequate, the indication of the aperture value and the shutter speed on the screen turns red. (However, the aperture value and the shutter speed do not turn red when the flash is activated.)

The brightness of the screen may differ from that of recorded pictures. In particular, when taking pictures in dark places with slow shutter, the subject looks dark on the screen, but the actual picture is bright.

When most of the subjects in the screen are bright (e.g. blue sky on a clear day, snowy field, etc.), the recorded pictures may become dark. In this case, compensate the exposure. (P41)

ªJitter (camera shake)

When jitter could occur, the jitter alert 1 appears.

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When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod. If you cannot use a tripod, be careful of how you hold the camera. (P31)

Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button.

ªCare for the camera

Check to make sure there is no stain or dirt on the lens.

Do not touch the lens directly.

Do not cause impact to the lens or lens barrel (P8).

When turning the camera on in the recording mode, the lens barrel comes out. Check to make sure there are no obstacles in front of the lens.

Take care not to touch or stain the surface of the lens. When the lens becomes dirty or dust attaches to the lens, use a commercial blower brush to remove dust or dirt and wipe the lens with a dry, soft cloth. If you use solvents such as benzine, alcohol or thinner, the camera may be discolored or broken.

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Panasonic DMC-FX5PP operating instructions Focusing, Exposure, Jitter camera shake, Care for the camera

DMC-FX5PP specifications

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