Recording pictures (advanced)

Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode

This mode allows you to make a subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue.

Preparation

• Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29)

ªTechnique for Portrait mode

To make this mode more effective, rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible to be close to the subject, and then select a background which is far from the camera.

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This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime.

[AUTO] setting in white balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the hue may change.

You can change the white balance setting. (P58)

When you want to change the exposure or the hue, compensate the exposure or adjust the picture quality.

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Panasonic DMC-FX5PP operating instructions Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode, Technique for Portrait mode

DMC-FX5PP specifications

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