Panasonic DMC-FX50 User Manual

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w Technique for Party mode
• Since the shutter speed becomes slower,

we recommend using a tripod and the
self-timer (P43) for taking pictures.

• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to

Wide (1

M) and being about 1.5 m

(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking
pictures.

• The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction [

] or Forced ON/

Red-eye reduction [

].

Press [

] to display the [SCENE MODE]

menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
This mode allows you to take pictures with
a candle-lit atmosphere.

w Technique for Candle light mode
• If you make the most of the candle light,

you can take successful pictures without
using the flash.

• We recommend using a tripod and the

self-timer (P43) for taking pictures.

• The focus range becomes the same as

macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to

c]

• The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction [

] or Forced ON/

Red-eye reduction [

].

Press [

] to display the [SCENE MODE]

menu and select a scene mode. (P49)
This mode allows you to take beautiful
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night
sky.

w Technique for Fireworks mode
• Since the shutter speed becomes slower,

we recommend using a tripod.

• This mode is most effective when the

subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.

• The shutter speed becomes the following.

– When [OFF] is set on the optical image

stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds

– When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on

the optical image stabilizer function:
1/4th of a second or 2 seconds (The
shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only
when the camera has determined that
there is little jitter such as when using a
tripod etc.)

• Histograms are always displayed in

orange. (P37)

• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF

[

].

• You cannot set the AF mode.
• The AF area is not displayed.
• The setting on the AF assist lamp is

disabled.

• You cannot set the slow shutter.
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

[CANDLE LIGHT]

/SET

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[FIREWORKS]

/SET

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