Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ18 Operating Instructions Manual page 32

• When you press the shutter button, the LCD
monitor may become bright or dark for a
moment however the recorded picture will
not be affected.
• Be careful not to move the camera when you
press the shutter button.
• Do not cover the microphone or the AF
assist lamp with your fingers or other
objects.
• Do not touch the front of the lens.
• When taking pictures, make sure your
footing is stable and there is no danger of
colliding with another person, a ball etc.
Basic
∫ Exposure
(P57)
• The exposure is automatically adjusted to
the appropriate exposure on this unit
(AE=Auto Exposure). However, depending
on the recording conditions such as when
there is backlight, the recorded picture will
be dark.
In this case, compensate the exposure.
This allows you to take bright pictures.
∫ Focusing
(P33, 62, 68)
• The picture is automatically focused on this
unit (AF=Auto Focus). However, the picture
may not be properly focused in the following
cases. The focus range is 30 cm to ¶
(Wide), 2 m to ¶ (Tele).
– When there are both near and distant
subjects in a scene.
– When there is dirt or dust on glass
between the lens and the subject.
– When there are illuminated or glittering
objects around the subject.
– When taking a picture in dark places.
– When the subject is moving fast.
– When the scene has low contrast.
– When recording a very bright subject.
– When taking close-up pictures of a subject.
– When jitter occurs.
Try using prefocus, the AF/AE lock
technique or [AF MACRO].
For information on the face detection
function, read P101.
∫ Colour
(P93, 95)
• The colour of the subject will differ if the
colour of the light surrounding it differs such
as when the light comes from sunlight or
halogen lighting. However, this unit
automatically adjusts the hue to one close to
real life. (auto white balance)
Set the white balance if you want to
change the hue you get with auto white
balance.
Adjust the white balance finely for
additional white balance adjustment.
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