Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (¿: Scene Mode); [Portrait] - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX38 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode:
Taking pictures that match the scene being
recorded
When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
1
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
2
Set the mode dial to [¿].
3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.
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You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating
the zoom lever.
4
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
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The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the
selected scene mode.
∫ About the information
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If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step
explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press
[DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the scene mode menu.)
Note
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To change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step
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Refer to P39 for information about the shutter speed.
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The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.
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When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the
picture may differ from the actual scene.
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The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts
them to the optimal setting.
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[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[COLOR MODE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]
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[I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically in the following scene modes.
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[PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[TRANSFORM]/[SELF PORTRAIT]/[SCENERY]/[SPORTS]/
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[SUNSET]/[HIGH SENS.]
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve
the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫ Technique for Portrait mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
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The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
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( : Scene mode)
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* [PORTRAIT]

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,
3
above.