Panasonic DMCG5 DMCG5 User Guide - Page 116

Recording Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) Applicable modes: 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 A when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • If the Manual Exposure Assistance is anything other than when in Manual Exposure mode. For more details on Manual Exposure Assistance, refer to P119. 3.5 4000 16 -3 0 A 1 Set the [Fn Button Set] of the [Custom] menu to [One Push AE]. • This is the procedure for setting [Fn1]. 2 (When exposure is not adequate) Press [Fn1]. 3.5 4000 16 -3 0 0 SS 15 30 60 125 250 F 4.0 5.6 8.0 3.5 60 0 160 • The exposure meter is displayed, and the aperture and shutter speed are changed to give a suitable exposure. Which items of the settings change will depend on the Recording Mode. Recording Mode Settings that change Aperture value Shutter speed Aperture value/Shutter speed • In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set. (Exposure meter is displayed) - 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 - In Preview Mode (P115) - When using a lens that includes an aperture ring Note • In Program AE Mode, you can cancel program shift by pressing function button. - 116 -