Menu Settings

If you rotate the focus ring while the focus

is locked, the focus lock indication [ ] blinks red.

The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.

The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked.

Press the [FOCUS/AE LOCK] button once more to cancel the AE lock.

Program shift can be set even when AE is locked.

You can fix the focus and the exposure by pressing the [FOCUS/AE LOCK] button. You do not need to press the shutter halfway.

The AE lock function cannot be used in the Manual exposure mode, scene mode or motion picture mode.

[DIREC. EX. COMP.]

For rapid exposure compensation

MENU

Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P82) You can use the front dial or the rear dial for operation.

1 Select the front or rear dial.

REC

 

3/5

AF ASSIST LAMP

ON

FOCUS/AE LOCK

FOCUS/AE

DIREC. EX.COMP.

OFF

D.ZOOM

 

COL.EFFECT

 

SELECT

SET MENU

 

You can directly compensate the exposure with the selected dial.

Select [OFF] if you are not going to compensate the exposure with the dial.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

w Dial operation

When [DIREC. EX. COMP.] is set to [OFF]

Expo- sure mode

 

 

Program shift

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aperture

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shutter speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aperture

Shutter speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When [DIREC. EX. COMP.] is set to

[ ].

Expo- sure mode

 

 

Program shift

 

 

 

 

Exposure

 

 

Aperture

 

 

compensation

 

 

 

 

 

Shutter speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aperture

Shutter speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exposure

 

 

compensation

 

 

 

 

When [DIREC. EX. COMP.] is set to

[ ].

Expo- sure mode

 

 

 

Program shift

 

 

Exposure

 

Aperture

 

 

compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shutter speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aperture

Shutter speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

compensation

 

 

 

 

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Panasonic DMCFZ50K, DMC-FZ50 DIREC. EX. Comp, Select the front or rear dial, For rapid exposure compensation

DMC-FZ50, DMCFZ50K specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FZ50K, part of the FZ series, is a digital camera that exemplifies the advancements in technology and design for amateur and semi-professional photographers. Released with a unique blend of features, this camera is tailored to meet the needs of those looking for versatility and high-quality imaging in a compact body.

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