Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 Operating Instructions Manual page 28

Basic
• To avoid picture noise, we recommend
decreasing the ISO sensitivity, setting
[NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to
[HIGH] or setting every item except
[NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW]. (P85).
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the
camera is shipped. Therefore, when
taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO
sensitivity increases.)
∫ Programme shift
In programme AE mode, you can change
the preset aperture value and shutter
speed without changing the exposure. This
is called programme shift.
You can make the background more blurred
by decreasing the aperture value or record
a moving subject more dynamically by
slowing the shutter speed when taking a
picture in programme AE mode.
• Press the shutter button halfway and then
use the joystick to activate programme
shift while the aperture value and the
shutter speed are displayed on the screen
(about 10 seconds).
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• The programme shift indication D
appears on the screen when programme
shift is activated.
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• Programme shift is cancelled if the
camera is turned off or the joystick is
moved up and down until the
programmeme shift indication
disappears.
∫ Example of programme shift
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(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
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2 Programme shift line chart
3 Programme shift limit
• If the exposure is not adequate when the
shutter button is pressed halfway, the
aperture value and shutter speed turns
red.
• Programme shift is cancelled and the
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camera returns to normal programme AE
mode if more than 10 seconds pass after
programme shift is activated. However,
the programme shift setting is memorised.
• Depending on the brightness of the
subject, programme shift may not be
activated.
∫ Tips for taking good pictures
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• Hold the camera gently with both hands,
keep your arms still at your side and stand
with your feet slightly apart.
• Make sure the camera does not shake
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.
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