Red-Eye Reduction *2; Self-Timer *2; Backlight Compensation - Panasonic HC-W850 Operating Instructions Manual

≥ If the ß indication etc. flashes when the
≥ Do not use with Filter Kit (optional) or Conversion Lens (optional) attached.
≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1.5 m in dark places.
Red-eye Reduction
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
≥ The flash is activated 2 times.
≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some
people than with others.
≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the Red-eye
Reduction is set to on.
Self-timer
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order:
Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled
≥ When you press the
recorded. After recording, the Self-timer is cancelled.
≥ In Auto Focus Mode, if the
on the subject when the button is pressed halfway. If the
the lens focuses on the subject just before recording.
To stop the timer midway through
Touch [CANCEL].
≥ Setting the Self-timer to Ø2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the
pressed while using a tripod etc.
Intelligent Exposure
This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly.
≥ If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.

Backlight Compensation

This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
Guidelines
You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures. The
function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition.
It will switch every time the icon is touched.
# #
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
button, Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the set period before a still picture is
button is pressed halfway once and then fully, the lens focuses
# Setting cancelled
button is pressed halfway, the flash is not activated.
button is pressed fully all at once,
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button is