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

A

S

M

P

SCN

PROGRAM AE

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