Panasonic HCX800 HCX800 User Guide - Page 38

≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. ≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low Light Mode, the face will be surrounded by white frame when detected. In the Portrait Mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 72) ≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode. ≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. ≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 84, 86) Automatic White Balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions. 1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment on this unit 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 2) 3) 4) Sunlight 5) White fluorescent lamp 6) Halogen light bulb 5 000K 1) 4 000K 4) 5) 7) Incandescent light bulb 8) Sunrise or sunset 6) 3 000K 9) Candlelight 7) If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, adjust the White Balance manually. (l 84) 2 000K 8) Auto Focus 9) The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 86) j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects 38 VQT4C76