Taking Pictures With Flash - Panasonic DMC-FP2 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

Taking pictures with flash

Recording mode:
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Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet)
away when using the flash to take
pictures of infants.
[AUTO]
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
[AUTO/RED-EYE] ∗
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce
red-eye)
[FORCED FLASH ON]
• Always flash
[FORCED ON/RED-EYE] ∗
• Always flash (reduce red-eye)
[SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE] ∗
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-
eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter pictures)
[FORCED FLASH OFF]
• Never flash
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The flash is activated twice. Be sure to stop moving before the second flash. Note that
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the interval of flashes varies depending on the subject brightness.
When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] is activated in the Recording menu, the
displayed, red-eye is automatically detected, and the still picture data is corrected.
(Only when [AF MODE] is
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Shutter speeds are as follows:
• , ,
: 1/8 ∗
• ,
2
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Max. 1/4 sec. when [
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[STABILIZER] is set to [OFF] or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to
[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode, [SCENE MODE] scene, and zoom position.
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The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by
factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may
be negligible.
Type, operations
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1
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(Face detection).)
, : 1/30 - 1/1600th
- 1/1600th
] in [SENSITIVITY] is set; max. 1 sec. when
Display [FLASH]
Select the desired type
(Can also be
selected with ►.)
(Example: [NORMAL PICTURE]
Mode (
The menu screen is displayed
for approx. 5 sec. Items you
select during this period are
automatically selected.
Normal use
Taking pictures of subjects in
dark places
Taking pictures with backlight
or under bright lighting (e.g.
fluorescent)
Taking pictures of subjects
against a nightscape (tripod
recommended)
Places where flash use is
prohibited
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Uses
icon is
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