Panasonic DC-FZ80 Advanced Operating Manual - Page 64

Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Easily set aperture value / shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) Recording mode: When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a suitable exposure setting. How to tell if the exposure is not adequate •• If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •• If the Manual Exposure Assistance (→61) is anything other than [ ] when in Manual Exposure Mode. Blinks red 1 Assign [One Push AE] to the function button (→47) 2 (When exposure is not adequate) Press the function button Exposure meter Change to appropriate exposure 15 30 60 125 250 2.8 4.0 5.6 ●●The exposure meter is not displayed in Creative Video Mode. ●●In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set. •• When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to achieve adequate exposure by changing the aperture value or shutter speed •• When recording using the flash •• Preview Mode (→62) 64 DVQP1223