Panasonic DMC-FZ18 Operating Instructions Manual page 43

– [STARRY SKY]:
15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
– [FIREWORKS]:
1/4th of a second, 2 seconds
• In intelligent auto mode [
speed changes depending on the
identified scene.
w Adjusting flash output
Adjust the flash output when the subject is
small or reflection ratio is extremely high or
low.
1 Press  [
] several times until
[FLASH] appears and then press
/ to set the flash output.
• Select [0] to return to the original flash
output.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• You can adjust from [L2 EV] to [K2 EV] in
steps of [1/3 EV].
• When the flash output is adjusted, the
flash output value appears on the upper
left of the screen.
• The flash output setting is memorised
even if the camera is turned off.
• The flash output cannot be adjusted in the
following cases:
– In intelligent auto mode [
– In motion picture mode [
– In [SCENERY] mode
– In [NIGHT SCENERY],
[ILLUMINATIONS] or [CREATIVE
NIGHT SCENERY] in [NIGHT
PORTRAIT] mode
– In [SUNSET], [STARRY SKY],
[FIREWORKS] or [AERIAL PHOTO] in
scene mode
• Do not look directly at the flash at
close range when it is activated.
• Do not bring the flash too close to
], shutter
objects or close the flash while it is
activated. The objects may be
discoloured by its heat or lighting.
• If you press the shutter button halfway
when the flash is activated, the flash icon
turns red.
• When you take a picture beyond the
available flash range, the exposure may
not be adjusted properly and the picture
may become bright or dark.
• The white balance may not be properly
adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for
the subject. (P72)
• When the shutter speed is fast, the flash
effect may not be sufficient.
• It may take time to charge the flash if you
repeat taking a picture. Take a picture
after the access indication disappears.
• When the flash is being charged, the flash
icon blinks red, and you cannot take a
picture even when you press the shutter
button fully.
• When taking a picture with the flash,
we recommend removing the lens
hood. In some cases it may not allow
the scene to be illuminated properly.
• Do not close the flash soon after the flash
is activated prior to taking pictures due to
AUTO/Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a
malfunction.
• The red-eye reduction effect differs
between people. Also, if the subject was
far away from the camera or was not
]
looking at the first flash, the effect may not
]
be evident.
• When using a tele conversion lens
(optional) or a close-up lens (optional), the
built-in flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[
• When you set burst mode or auto bracket,
only 1 picture is recorded for every flash
activated.
Advanced (Recording pictures)
].
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