Advanced (Recording pictures)

: Forced ON

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction¢

•The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set [PARTY] (P60) or [CANDLE LIGHT] (P60) in scene mode.

: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction¢

If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background.

: Forced OFF

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the flash is not permitted.

¢The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.

∫Available flash settings by recording mode

The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.

(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AUTO [ ], AUTO/Red-eye

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DMCFZ18, DMCFZ18K specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FZ18K and DMC-FZ18 are advanced digital cameras known for their impressive blend of versatility and user-friendly features. Released by Panasonic as part of their Lumix series, these models have become popular among both amateur photographers and enthusiasts looking to capture high-quality images without the complexities of professional-grade DSLRs.

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