Panasonic DMC-FZ50 - Manual (Page 33)

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• To avoid picture noise, we recommend
decreasing the ISO sensitivity, and/or
setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in
[PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting every
item except [NOISE REDUCTION] to
[LOW]. (P94).
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the
camera is shipped. Therefore, when
taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO
sensitivity increases.)
w Program shift
In program AE mode, you can change the
preset aperture value and shutter speed
without changing the exposure. This is
called program shift.
You can make the background more blurred
by decreasing the aperture value or record
a moving subject more dynamically by
slowing the shutter speed when taking a
picture in program AE mode.
• If the direct exposure compensation function
(P93) is activated, the way in which the dial
is operated changes. The explanation shows
the direct exposure compensation function
deactivated as an example.
• Press the shutter button halfway and then
rotate the rear dial to activate the Program
shift while the aperture value and the
shutter speed are displayed on the screen
(for about 10 seconds).
• The program shift indication  appears
on the screen when program shift is
activated.
• Program shift is canceled if the camera is
turned off or the rear dial is rotated left
and right until the program shift indication
disappears.
w Example of program shift
(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
 Program shift amount
 Program shift line chart
 Program shift limit
• If the exposure is not adequate when the
shutter button is pressed halfway, the
aperture value and shutter speed turns red.
• Program shift is canceled and the camera
returns to normal program AE mode if
more than 10 seconds pass after program
shift is activated. However, the program
shift setting is memorized.
• Depending on the brightness of the
subject, program shift may not be
activated.
• Program shift cannot be activated when
the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ].
w Tips for taking good pictures
• Hold the camera gently with both hands,
keep your arms still at your side and stand
with your feet slightly apart.
• When taking pictures, make sure your
footing is stable and there is no danger of
colliding with another person, a ball etc.
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