Self Portrait Mode - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 Operating Instructions Manual

Self portrait mode

This mode allows you to take a picture of
yourself.
∫ Technique for Self portrait mode
When you are focused by pressing the
shutter button halfway, the self-timer
indicator lights up. Make sure to hold the
camera still, and fully press the shutter
button.
• The camera is not focused when the
self-timer indicator is blinking. Make sure
to press the shutter button halfway again
to focus.
• The recorded picture automatically
appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing.
Refer to P35 for operations on the review
function.
• When the picture is blurry due to slow
shutter speed, we recommend using the
2 second self-timer. (P40)
Recording pictures (advanced)
• The available focus range is about 30 cm
(0.98 feet) to 70 cm (2.30 feet).
• You can take a picture of yourself with
audio. In this time, the self-timer indicator
lights up while recording the audio. (P67)
• When you select [SELF PORTRAIT], the
zoom magnification is automatically
moved to Wide (1k).
• The self-timer can be set to off or
2 seconds (P40). When you set to
2 seconds, it is kept until the camera is
turned off or you switch the mode dial.
• The stabilizer function mode is fixed to
[MODE2]. (P43)
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
• The AF mode is fixed to 5-area-focusing.
(P67)
• The setting on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
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