Panasonic DMC FP8K Digital Still Camera - Advanced Features - Page 53

Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ˆ ‰ Š 1/30¢1 to 1/1300 ‹ Œ 1¢1 to 1/1300 1 or 1/4 to 1/1300¢2 ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P99). ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P91) • ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. - When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF]. - When the camera has determined that there is jitter when the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO]. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene. • In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table. Note • If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the heat or lighting from the flash. • When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become too bright or too dark. • When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. Also, when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set, the LCD monitor turns off, and the keypad light lights up. • The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject. • When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient. • It may take time to charge the flash if you are taking pictures in quick succession. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident. - 53 -