Advanced

[PORTRAIT]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P64) The background is blurred and the person stands out with a healthier complexion.

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w Technique for Portrait mode

To increase the effective of this mode:

1Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to the right

2Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

This mode is only suitable when taking pictures outdoors in the daytime.

[SOFT SKIN]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P64) The camera detects the face or skin area to achieve a smoother appearance of the skin than portrait mode.

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w Technique for Soft skin mode

To make this mode more effective:

1Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to the right

2Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

This mode is only suitable when taking pictures outdoors in the daytime.

If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.

This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.

[SCENERY]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P64) The camera focuses preferentially on a distant subject. This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

• Set the focus switch to [AF].

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

The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF

[ ].

The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

[SPORTS]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P64) Select this mode when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or otherevents with quick motion.

• Set the focus switch to [AF].

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This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects 5 m (16.4 feet) or more from the camera.

When taking pictures indoors of a fast-moving

subject, the [ ] function automatically increases the ISO sensitivity to avoid.

The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ ].

The auto bracket setting is disabled.

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Panasonic DMCFZ50K, DMC-FZ50 operating instructions Technique for Portrait mode, Technique for Soft skin mode

DMC-FZ50, DMCFZ50K specifications

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