Advanced (Recording pictures)

there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)

–You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.

•Histograms are always displayed in orange.

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

•The setting on the continuous AF and the AF assist lamp are disabled.

•The white balance cannot be set.

[BEACH]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P59) This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.

•Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

•Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals.

•Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty.

•The white balance cannot be set.

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

[SNOW]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P59) This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain.

• The white balance cannot be set.

[AERIAL PHOTO]

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P59) This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.

∫Technique for Aerial photo mode

•We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

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

•Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.

•When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.

•Be careful about the reflection from the window.

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

•The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

•The white balance cannot be set.

Motion Picture Mode

1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.

R50s

3s

AAudio recording

•The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

•When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.

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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.

One of the standout features of the DMC-FZ18 is its powerful 18x optical zoom lens. This lens provides a focal length equivalent to 28mm to 504mm in 35mm terms, allowing for remarkable flexibility in capturing subjects from wide-angle landscapes to distant wildlife. This extensive zoom range is complemented by the Intelligent Image Stabilization technology that helps to reduce the effects of camera shake, ensuring sharp and clear images even at full zoom.

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