Advanced (Recording pictures)

•In [INDOOR PORTRAIT], the [INTELLIGENT ISO] operates, and the maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400]. In other modes, the ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

•In [NORMAL PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], and [CREATIVE PORTRAIT], you can set the white balance.

•When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.

•When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, this mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.

•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].

[SCENERY]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

[NORMAL SCENERY]

The focus adjusts onto far away subjects as a priority.

[NATURE]

The best setting for shooting natural scenery.

[ARCHITECTURE]

This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture. The guide lines are displayed. (P38)

[CREATIVE SCENERY]

The shutter speed (P50) can be changed in the [NORMAL SCENERY] setting.

•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to .

•The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].

•The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

•The white balance cannot be set.

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[SPORTS]

Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.

[NORMAL SPORTS]

Controls the ISO sensitivity while stopping movement with a high shutter speed.

[OUTDOOR SPORTS]

Fast shutter speed for stopping movement when taking photographs outdoors in good weather.

[INDOOR SPORTS]

Increases the ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed to prevent blurring for indoor photography.

[CREATIVE SPORTS]

The shutter speed (P50) can be changed in the [NORMAL SPORTS] setting.

•This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.

•[INTELLIGENT ISO] operates for all settings except for [CREATIVE SPORTS].

•You can set the white balance when [NORMAL SPORTS] or [CREATIVE SPORTS] is selected.

•Digital zoom cannot be used except for

[CREATIVE SPORTS].

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

Uses when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background.

[NIGHT SCENERY]

Night scenery is vividly photographed with the maximum 8 second slow shutter.

[ILLUMINATIONS]

Illuminations are photographed beautifully.

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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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