Panasonic DMC-FZ8, DMCFZ8K operating instructions About the Mode Dial

Preparation

About the Mode Dial

If you turn on this unit and then rotate the mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but also switch to a scene mode that matches your recording purpose.

∫Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial

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•Adjust part A to the desired mode. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o)

•The above screen B appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder if the mode dial is rotated. (P25)

•The mode currently selected appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder when the camera is turned on.

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∫Basic

: Program AE mode (P27)

The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera.

: Simple mode (P30)

This mode is recommended for beginners.

: Playback mode (P36)

This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.

∫Advanced

: Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode (P52)

This allows you to set the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movement and the brightness of the subject.

: Aperture-priority AE mode (P56)

The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

: Shutter-priority AE mode (P56)

The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

: Manual exposure mode (P57)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

: Scene mode (P62)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

: Motion picture mode (P70)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures.

: Print mode (P113)

Use this to print pictures.

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