Recording

The available flash range

The available flash range is an approximation.

 

Wide

Tele

 

 

(DMC-FZ200)

[AUTO] in

30 cm (0.98 feet) to 13.5 m (44 feet)¢1

1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 13.5 m (44 feet)¢1

[Sensitivity]

(DMC-FZ60)

 

 

1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 7.3 m (24 feet)¢1

¢1 When the [ISO Limit Set] (P138) is set to [AUTO].

Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting

Shutter speed (Sec.)

(DMC-FZ200) 1/60¢2 to 1/4000

(DMC-FZ60)

1/60¢2 to 1/2000

Flash setting

Shutter speed (Sec.)

(DMC-FZ200) 1¢2 to 1/4000 (DMC-FZ60)

Œ1¢2 to 1/2000

¢2 When [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO]. The shutter speed may vary depending on the [ISO Limit Set] setting.

In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

In Scene Mode, the shutter speeds will differ from those described above.

Note

When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if the subject is too close. If [Highlight] of the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], regions of white saturation will blink black and white when you play back or use Auto Review. In this case, we recommend that you adjust [Flash Adjust.] (P145) in the minus direction and record the pictures again.

Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting.

Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.

Recording a subject from too close, or without sufficient flash will not provide the appropriate level of exposure, and may result in a picture that is too white or dark.

When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.

If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted.

The flash effect may not be sufficient when shutter speed is fast.

It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the access indication disappears.

The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

Flash is fixed to [Œ] when the [Conversion] (P145) is set to [ ] or [ C ].

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Panasonic DMC-FZ60K, DMC-FZ200K owner manual Available flash range, Shutter speed for each flash setting

DMC-FZ200, DMC-FZ60, DMC-FZ60K, DMC-FZ200K specifications

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