Panasonic DMC-FZ30PP operating instructions Example of Program shift, AE Lock Button

Recording pictures (basic)

∫Example of Program shift

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(A): Aperture value

(B): Shutter speed

1Program shift amount

2 Program shift line chart

3 Program shift limit

•If the exposure is not adequate when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed turns red.

•When 10 or more seconds have passed after the Program shift becomes effective, the status to activate the Program shift is canceled and returned to the Program AE mode. However, the setting on the Program shift is memorized.

•Program shift is canceled when turning the camera off.

•The Program shift may not be activated depending on the brightness of the subject.

∫AE Lock Button

This function is convenient if you need to change the picture composition after you have pressed the shutter button halfway and determined the exposure.

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PROGRAM SHIFT

F2.8 1/60

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F4.0 1/30

AE LOCK

1Aim the camera at the subject you want the exposure to be set for.

2Press the shutter button halfway.

3Press the [AE LOCK] button when the aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.

•The AE lock icon A appears on the screen.

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