Panasonic DMC-FX9PP - Manual (Page 62)

Recording pictures (advanced)
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[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P56 for information about how to select the menu.)
Select this mode when you want to take
pictures at wedding receptions, indoor
parties, etc.
Both the people and the background can
be recorded with brightness in real life by
using the flash and slowing down the
shutter speed.
∫ Technique for Party mode
• Since the shutter speed becomes slow,
we recommend using a tripod and the
self-timer (P41) for taking pictures.
• We recommend taking pictures by rotating
the zoom lever to Wide (1 k) and being at
a distance about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from
the subject.
• The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
This mode allows you to take beautiful
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night
sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is
automatically adjusted for taking pictures of
fireworks.
∫ Technique for Fireworks mode
• We recommend using a tripod.
• This mode is most effective when the
distance to the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet)
or longer.
• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[ ].
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically
adjusted to the optimal value.
• You cannot set the AF mode.
• The setting on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
• You cannot set the slow shutter.
Party mode
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Fireworks mode
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