Panasonic LUMIX DMW-FL360 - Manual (Page 35)

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' We recommend taking a test
photo to decide the proper
exposure. Check the exposure
using the histogram function on
your digital camera. For further
details, refer to the operating
instructions of your digital
camera.
' When the [TEST/CHARGE]
button is pressed, the [AUTO
CHECK] lamp lights, and
whether or not the firing is
appropriate can be verified.
(This is possible only when
[AUTO] is established as the
flash mode.)
' If the surface (such as the
ceiling or walls) off which the
light from the flash is to be
reflected is colored, this may
affect the photo images. Choose
a surface which is white or off-
white as the reflecting surface.
When the camera to subject
distance is 0.5 m (1.64 feet) to
1 m (3.28 feet), the light emitted
from the flash will be skewed.
For this reason, while holding
down the bounce unlock button,
point the flash head downward
(7 degrees), and then take the
picture.
Point the flash head
down as far as it will go
(7 degrees downward).
panel.
Vignetting may be caused by the
light from the flash when the
lens has a long overall length or
a large diameter. Take a test
photo first, and then take the
picture.
Use the flash in this way only for
close-up photos. If you keep the
flash head pointed down during
regular photo taking, the light
emitted from the flash at the top
of the screen will be insufficient.
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