Panasonic DC-FZ80 Advanced Operating Manual - Page 58

Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Recording mode: ••The effect of the aperture value and shutter speed you have set is not applied to the recording screen. To check the effect on the recording screen, use Preview Mode. (→62) ••The brightness of the screen may vary from the actual pictures recorded. Check the brightness of pictures using the playback screen. ••When you adjust the aperture value and shutter speed, an exposure meter is displayed. If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do not have appropriate exposure. ••If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red. Taking pictures by setting the aperture value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode) When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimizes the shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. 1 Set mode dial to [ ] 2 Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value •• It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed. Aperture value Exposure meter 250 125 60 30 15 2.8 4.0 5.6 8.0 Aperture values that can be set*1 F2.8 - F8.0 Shutter speed set (seconds) 4*2 - 1/2000 (When the mechanical shutter is used) 1*2 - 1/16000 (When the electronic shutter is used) *1 You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom position. Also, some aperture values are not selectable when using conversion lens (optional). *2 Varies depending on the setting of ISO sensitivity. (→101) 58 DVQP1223