Panasonic DMC-FZ8, DMCFZ8K operating instructions Press MENU/SET to finish, Adjusting flash output

Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫Adjusting flash output

Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low.

1 Press 3 ( ) several times until [FLASH] appears and then press 2/1 to set the flash output.

FLASH

SELECT EXIT MENU

•Select [0] to return to the original flash output.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

•You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].

•When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the screen.

•The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

•The flash output cannot be adjusted in the following cases:

–In simple mode []

–In the motion picture mode [ ]

–In [SCENERY] (P63),

[NIGHT SCENERY] (P65), [SUNSET] (P67), [HIGH SENS.] (P67), [STARRY SKY] (P67), [FIREWORKS] (P68) or [AERIAL PHOTO] (P69) in scene mode

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•Do not look directly at the flash at close range when it is activated.

•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.

•If you press the shutter button halfway when the flash is activated, the flash icon turns red.

•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

•The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject. (P77)

•When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

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

•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.

•When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.

•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.

•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.

•When using a conversion lens (optional) or a close-up lens (optional), the built-in flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].

•When you set burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated.

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