The Mode Dial - Panasonic DMC-FZ1PP Operating Instructions Manual

The Mode Dial

You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial.
: Playback (P60)
Playback recorded images.
: Simple mode (P30)
Menu options are minimized and many settings are preset. This is a fast and easy
way for beginners to start using the camera and become familiar with its many
features.
: Normal Picture (P28)
The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted.
: Macro mode (P44)
When you take pictures from a distance closer than 3.94 feet (120 cm) (Tele), set
the camera in macro mode. This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 0.16
feet (5 cm) (Wide).
: Portrait mode (P45)
This mode allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect. The subject stands
out in front of an unfocused background.
: Sports mode (P46)
When taking pictures of outdoor sports, this mode lets you capture still action
photos easily.
: Night portrait mode (P48)
When you take pictures of your friends in front of beautiful night illumination
scenery, this mode allows you to get the appropriate exposure for your subject as
well as the background by using flash and slow shutter.
: Panning mode (P47)
Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion.
Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph
a subject in motion while blurring the background.
: Motion images mode (P32)
Recording motion images.
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