Panasonic DMCFZ7K, DMC-FZ7 Program shift, Down until the programme shift indication disappears

Basic

[NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting every item except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW]. (P83). (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO sensitivity increases.)

∫Program shift

In program AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called program shift.

You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in program AE mode.

•Press the shutter button halfway and then use the joystick to activate program shift while the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed on the screen (about 10 seconds).

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F2.8 1/60

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F4.0 1/30

•The program shift indication D appears on the screen when program shift is activated.

•Program shift is cancelled if the camera is turned off or the joystick is moved up and

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down until the programme shift indication disappears.

∫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 the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value and shutter speed turns red.

•Program shift is canceled and the camera returns to normal program AE mode if more than 10 seconds pass after program shift is activated. However, the program shift setting is memorized.

•Depending on the brightness of the subject, program shift may not be activated.

∫Tips for taking good pictures

•Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

•Make sure the camera does not shake when you press the shutter button.

•Do not cover the microphone or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.

•Do not touch the front of the lens.

•If the LCD monitor screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, we recommend using your hand or

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