Panasonic DMC FZ35 Digital Still Camera - Advanced Features - Page 81

Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking a picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ ]. • The Manual Exposure Assistance A appears for about 10 seconds. Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/1 to set the aperture value and the shutter speed. B Aperture Value C Shutter Speed • Focus can be set manually when [MF] is displaying. (P83) BC Press the shutter button halfway. • The Manual Exposure Assistance A appears for about 10 seconds. • Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again when the exposure is not adequate. Take the picture. A ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures after taking them by using the review function. Note • Refer to P82 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed. • The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may differ from the brightness of the actual pictures. Check the pictures using the Review function or Playback Mode. • If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • [ ] for flash cannot be set. - 81 -