Panasonic DMC-FX5 Digital Still Camera - Page 48

Advanced (Recording pictures) Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. • The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). • If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is canceled.  Note • When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. • When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then turn on operating as an AF assist lamp (P83) to allow the camera to focus on the subject. • We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer. • The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3. • The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode is fixed to 5. • Self-timer cannot be set to 2 seconds in Intelligent Auto Mode. • Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode. • Self-timer cannot be used while in [HI-SPEED BURST] in Scene Mode. [REC] Mode Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Touch [ ]. Touch the subject. • AF area will be displayed when the subject is recognized, and the focus and exposure will follow the movement of the subject. (Dynamic tracking) • Touch AF/AE is canceled by touching [CANCEL]. 48 VQT1Y62