Panasonic DMCFZ100 DMCFZ100 User Guide - Page 85

Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/ shutter speed Aperture-Priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ ]. 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. Take a picture. Shutter-Priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed. • It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed. Take a picture. Note • Refer to P87 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed. • The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures using the Playback Mode. • Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is too dim. • The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure is not adequate. • We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow. • [ ] cannot be set for Shutter-Priority AE. - 85 -