Recording guide line, Histogram | Panasonic VQT0Y69 specification

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∫Recording guide line

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

A[ ]:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking

pictures with a well-balanced composition.

B[ ]:This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact

center of the screen.

∫Histogram

•A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.

•It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.

•It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficult due to uneven lighting. Using the histogram feature allows you to get the maximum performance from your camera. A When the values are concentrated on

the left, the picture is under exposed. B When the values are distributed evenly,

the exposure is proper and the brightness is well-balanced.

C When the values are concentrated on the right, the picture is over exposed.

Examples of histogram

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AUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram

•When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

•The histogram is an approximation in recording mode.

•The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode.

•The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc.

•The histogram does not appear in simple

mode [] or motion picture mode [ ] and during multi playback or calendar

playback and playback zoom.

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Panasonic VQT0Y69 operating instructions Recording guide line, Histogram, Examples of histogram

Contents

DMC-FX3 Dear Customer Information for Your Safety FCC Note U.S. only About the Lens When not using the camera for a long Period of time About Condensation When the lens Is fogged upHumid places About the Mode Dial Contents Adjusting the hue for a more natural Using the REC Mode MenuSetting a picture size and quality Focusing in low light conditions K1HA08CD0008 Standard AccessoriesVFC4090 SD Memory Cards are optional 10 11 Names Components Insert the battery and the card. P14 Charge the battery. P12Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take pictures Detach the battery after charging is completed Charging the Battery with the Charger Charging/number of recordable Pictures About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card About the Card Access to the cardAbout handling a card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Icons displayed on the screen About the Built-in Memory DMC-FX3 Changing the clock setting Initial settingPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then press About the Setup MenuPress MENU/SET and then press Press 3/4 to select the menu item World Time Clock SETMonitor Guide Line Volume Power SaveEconomy Beep Level Select on Connection ResetVideo OUT English LanguageDeutsch Français Taking Pictures Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeTake a picture Press the shutter button fully to take the picture Tips for taking good pictures Focus indication lights when the subject is focusedPress the shutter button fully Party P52 Preventing jitter camera shakeExposure Basic menu settings Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSettings in Simple mode PICT.MODE 10k15cm You cannot set the following items in simple mode Other Settings in Simple modeDMC-FX07/AUTO DMC-FX3 Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide To make subjects appear closer use Tele Picture size and maximum zoom magnification Extended optical zoom mechanism± Available, Not available ¢ DMC-FX07 Further extending the zoom Press MENU/SETMenu operation Press 4 REV Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position Press 2/1 to select the picture Playing Back Pictures Select the picture with 2/1 Deleting PicturesPress Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET ALL Delete Screen when selecting Multi Delete Only when selecting Multi DeletePress 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Recording mode Simple modePlayback mode About the LCD Monitor Histogram Recording guide lineExamples of histogram Press 3/4 to select a mode Press LCD Mode for 1 secondPower LCD/High angle mode Canceling High angle mode or Power Press Press 3/4 to select a modeSwitching to the appropriate flash Setting LCD Auto Available flash settings by recording modeAUTO/Red-eye reduction¢1 Forced on Auto Red-eye Reduction Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting You can also press 2 to select Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press MENU/SET to finish Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer This mode detects jitter and compensates for it You can also press the burst mode button to select Taking Pictures using Burst ModeNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Taking Close-up Pictures When burst mode is set toFocus range Press 3/4 to select the scene mode Scene ModeThere are 6 menu screens 1/6, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6 and 6/6 Portrait Technique for Portrait mode Technique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Self Portrait Technique for Candle light mode Technique for Party modeTechnique for Fireworks mode Technique for Starry sky mode Setting the shutter speedTake pictures Turn the camera off when taking off or landing Technique for Aerial photo mode Birthday setting Age display setting Press 2 again to cancel AF lock Adjusting the white balance WB Adjust Press 3/4 to select Travel Date and then press Setting the travel datePress 4 to select SET and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date Canceling the travel datePress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Take a picture Select the desired item Set the year, month and date Press 3/4 to select World Time and then press Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World TimePress 4 to select Home and then press MENU/SET to set Setting the travel destination area Finishing setting the home area Location candidates for World Time settings Press the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture ModePress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET If you selected On the screen Shown in step SD Memory Built-in Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Displaying MultiplePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back To return to the 1 screen playback screen 1k2k4k8k16k When you rotate the zoom lever Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards W or press MENU/SET Motion pictures Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioFast forwarding/Fast rewinding To pause Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item Using the REC Mode MenuThere are 3 menu screens 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 Balance Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Finely adjusting the white balance Setting the white balance manuallyAbout the white balance fine adjustment White balance icon on the screen turns red or blue Sensitivity Setting the light sensitivity Aspect Ratio Setting the aspect ratio of pictures DMC-FX3 PICT.SIZE/QUALITY Recording still pictures with audio Audio REC Setting the focus method AF Mode AF Assist Lamp Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierSlow Shutter Recording bright pictures in dark places PICT.ADJ COL.EFFECTClock SET Slide Show Using the Play mode menuPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Setting your favorite pictures Setting the audio, duration and effectPress 4 to finish Favorite Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press Rotate DISP./ROTATEDeleting all favorites To display the picture rotated Setting the picture to print and the number of prints Example When rotating clockwisePress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Dpof Print Multi setting Single settingTo cancel all settings Number of prints icon B appears Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Protect Press 4 to stop recording Audio DUBAdding audio after taking pictures Press 2/1 to select the size and then press ResizePress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Making the picture smaller Press the shutter button Trimming Press 3/4 to select or and then press Menu Aspect ConvPress 2/1 to select a picture and then press Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Copying the picture data Copy DMC-FX3 Initializing the card Format Press 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SET Connecting to a PCUSB connection cable supplied AC adaptor DMW-AC5 optional This message appears during data transfer Misc Dcim Conditions under which a different Folder number is used Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/ SET Printing the Pictures Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Print with Date Press 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SET Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedPlaying back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Recording Screen Display 100 Recording in simple mode 101 Picture In motion picture mode P68 Favorites P80Playback Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth 102 Dispose of unusable battery Bring charged spare batteries when going out103 Do not bend or drop the card 104 Message Display 105 106 Troubleshooting 107 Flash Flash is not activated 108Flash is activated 2 times You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P81 Motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV 109Ends of the pictures are cut at printing Picture is not displayed fully on the TV 110 111 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording TimeNumber of recordable pictures 112 Available recording time 113 114 Specifications 115 DIGITAL/AV OUT 116 117 Digital Camera Accessory System 118 Digital Camera Accessory Order FormFor USA Customers 119 Request for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only120 121 Carry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services Directory For USA Only122 Personal Checks 123 Index Picture Quality Setting Simple Mode Picture Quality Setting Motion PictureUSB Mode 22, 91 124 125 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en españolCargue la batería Reproduzca las imágenes 126 Memo 127 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3