Panasonic DMC-FX36 Operating Instructions Manual

Also see for Lumix DMC-FX36: Operating instructions Brochure

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VQT1P2850Advanced (Recording pictures)Note• The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.∫ Technique for Fireworks mode• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.Note• This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m or more away.• The shutter speed becomes the following.– When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds– When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a secondor 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has determinedthat there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)– You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.• The AF area is not displayed.• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. Italso prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.Note• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.• Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater doesnot get into the lens or the terminals.This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort ora snow-covered mountain.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 thefocus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take thepicture.Note• The focus range is 5 m 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.4 [FIREWORKS]6 [BEACH]8 [SNOW]7 [AERIAL PHOTO]