Panasonic DMC-LZ8 - Manual (Page 30)

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Basic
Taking Pictures in the Desired Setting
( Program AE Mode)
This mode allows you to take pictures
freely as more options are setup is
available than Intelligent auto mode
[ ].
Select program AE mode [ ].
Hold the camera gently with both
hands, keep your arms still at
your side and stand with your
feet shoulder-width apart.
A
B
A Flash
B AF assist lamp
Aim the AF area D to the point you
want to focus on, and press the
shutter button halfway to focus.
F3.3 F3.3 1/30 1/30
P
ISO
100
D C
E
F
C The focus indication lights green.
D AF area: white ˆ green
E Aperture value
F Shutter speed
1
2
3
The camera beeps twice when the
subject is focused.
The camera can focus between 50 cm
(1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele)
and
Z . (When the macro is not used)
The followings indicate that the subject is
out of focus.
Focus indication blinks (green).
AF area turns white to red or no AF area.
Beeps 4 times.
The focus indicator may light even if the
subject is not properly focused if the
subject is out of range.
Press the halfway pressed shutter
button fully to take a picture.
Using the fl ash
If the fl ash is set to AUTO [ ], AUTO/
RED-EYE [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye
reduction [ ], the fl ash will work when
you press the shutter button if the camera
determines that the area to be shot is too
dark.
You can change the fl ash settings ( P43 ) .
When you press the shutter button, the
screen may become bright or dark for
a moment. This function allows easy
adjustment of focus and the recorded
picture will not be affected.
Be careful not to move the camera when
you press the shutter button.
Do not cover the photo fl ash or the AF
assist lamp with your fi nger or other
objects.
Do not touch the lens.
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