Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer - Panasonic DMC-FX33 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced (Recording pictures)
– When the camera has determined that
there is little jitter when the optical image
stabilizer is set to [MODE1] or [MODE2].
• In intelligent auto mode [
speed changes depending on the
identified scene.
• There will be differences in the above
shutter speeds in the following scene
modes.
– [NIGHT SCENERY]:
8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
– [HI-SPEED BURST]:
1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a
second
– [STARRY SKY]:
15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
– [FIREWORKS]:
1/4th of a second, 2 seconds
• Do not look directly at the flash at
close range when it is activated.
• If you bring the flash too close to an
object, the object may be distorted or
discoloured by the heat or lighting
from the flash.
• In economy mode, the LCD monitor
turns off and the status indicator lights
while the flash is charging. [This does
not happen when using the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5G; optional).]
If the remaining battery power is low,
the length of time that the LCD monitor
turns off to charge may become longer.
• 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.
• 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.
• The white balance may not be properly
adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for
the subject. (P58)
• 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.
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• The red-eye reduction effect differs
between people. Also, if the subject was
far away from the camera or was not
], shutter looking at the first flash, the effect may not
be evident.
• When the flash is activated, you can only
take 1 picture.
Taking Pictures with
the Self-timer
1 Press 2 [
2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.
• You can also press 2 [
3 Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter
button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after
about 5 seconds. At this time, the
selected item is automatically set.
4 Press the shutter button halfway
to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture.
A Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
B Press the shutter button fully to take
the picture.
].
] to select.
A
B