Panasonic DMCG5 DMCG5 User Guide - Page 115
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode
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Recording Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) Applicable modes: The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode. • Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set. • Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture that will be taken with that shutter speed. When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the shutter speed preview will be displayed like a time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping the movement of running water. 1 Set [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] menu to [Preview]. • This is the procedure for setting [Fn2]. 2 Switch to confirmation screen by pressing [Fn2]. • Screen is switched every time [Fn2] is pressed. Normal recording screen Effects of Aperture Effects of Shutter Speed ∫ Depth of field properties Aperture value Small Large ¢1 Focus length of the lens Tele Wide Distance to the subject Depth of field (effective focus range) Near Shallow (Narrow)¢2 Distant Deep (Wide)¢3 ¢1 Recording conditions ¢2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc. ¢3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background etc. Note • It is possible to record while in Preview Mode. • Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second. - 115 -
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