Panasonic DC-ZS70 Advanced Operating Manual - Page 148

Adjusting the flash output, Shutter speeds for each flash mode, The available flash range

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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash ■■Shutter speeds for each flash mode Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds) 1/60*1 - 1/2000 Taking pictures with flash Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds) 1 - 1/16000 4*2 - 1/16000 *1 The shutter speed is set to 4 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode. *2 The shutter speed is set to 30 seconds in [Artistic Nightscape] (Scene Guide Mode). ••In Intelligent Auto Mode ([ ] or [ ]), the shutter speed changes depending on the detected scene. ■■The available flash range Edges of a picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using zoom (close to max. Wide). This may be remedied by using a little zoom. Max. Wide Approx. 0.6 m - 5.6 m (2.0 feet - 18 feet) Max. Tele Approx. 2.0 m - 2.9 m (6.6 feet - 9.5 feet) ••These ranges are obtained, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], and [ISO Limit Set] is set to [OFF]. ●●Avoid doing the following, as the heat or light could cause deformation or discoloration. •• Putting the flash close to objects •• Covering the flash with your hand as it is firing ●●Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly. When the flash is being charged, the flash icon flashes red, and you cannot take a picture even when you fully press the shutter button. Adjusting the flash output Recording mode: Adjust the flash output if a picture taken using the flash is too bright or too dark. → [Rec] → [Flash Adjust.] 1 Press to set the flash output and press [MENU/SET] Settings: -2 EV to +2 EV (unit: 1/3 EV) When you do not want to adjust the intensity of the flash, select [±0 EV]. ●●When the intensity of the flash is adjusted, [+] or [-] is displayed on the flash icon. 148 DVQP1285

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DVQP1285
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking pictures with flash
Shutter speeds for each flash mode
Flash Mode
Shutter speed (seconds)
1/60
*
1
- 1/2000
Flash Mode
Shutter speed (seconds)
1 - 1/16000
4
*
2
- 1/16000
*
1
The shutter speed is set to 4 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode.
*
2
The shutter speed is set to 30 seconds in [Artistic Nightscape] (Scene Guide Mode).
• In Intelligent Auto Mode ([
] or [
]), the shutter speed changes depending on the
detected scene.
The available flash range
Edges of a picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using
zoom (close to max. Wide). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
Max. Wide
Max. Tele
Approx. 0.6 m - 5.6 m (2.0 feet - 18 feet)
Approx. 2.0 m - 2.9 m (6.6 feet - 9.5 feet)
• These ranges are obtained, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], and [ISO Limit Set] is
set to [OFF].
Avoid doing the following, as the heat or light could cause deformation or discoloration.
• Putting the flash close to objects
• Covering the flash with your hand as it is firing
Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly. When the flash is being
charged, the flash icon flashes red, and you cannot take a picture even when you fully press the
shutter button.
Adjusting the flash output
Recording mode:
Adjust the flash output if a picture taken using the flash is too bright or too dark.
[Rec
] → [
Flash Adjust.]
1
Press
to set the flash output and press [MENU/SET]
Settings: –2 EV to +2 EV (unit: 1/3 EV)
When you do not want to adjust the intensity of the flash, select [±0 EV].
When the intensity of the flash is adjusted, [+] or [-] is displayed on the flash icon.