Panasonic DMCGF6KK owner manual About the flash, Backlight Compensation

Recording

∫About the flash

Flash mode is set to [Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open. When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ], or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightness.

•Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P130)

•When [ ] or [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.

•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].

∫Functions that work automatically and menu options which are disabled

The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the optimal settings.

–Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Face Detection/Auto White Balance/ Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[i.Dynamic]/[Long Shtr NR]/[Shading Comp.]/[Quick AF]/[AF Assist Lamp]

Because the camera makes the optimal settings automatically, the following menus are disabled.

–For the [Rec] menu, see “Using the [Rec] Menu” (P172). For the [Motion Picture] menu, see “Using the [Motion Picture] Menu” (P200).

–[Cust.Set Mem.]/[Expo.Meter]/[AF/AE Lock]/[Quick AF]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[AF+MF] ([Custom] menu)

The Backlight Compensation

•When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture. In Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically.

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