Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Owner's Manual page 70

∫ The available flash range
•
The available flash range is an approximation.
In [ ] in
40 cm (1.32 feet) to 3.3 m (10.8 feet)
[Sensitivity]
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
Flash setting
‡
‰
¢1
The shutter speed changes depending on the
¢2 When [
] in [Sensitivity] is set.
¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.
•
–
When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].
–
When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image
Stabilizer is set to [ON].
• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
•
In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.
Note
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If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the
heat or lighting from the flash.
• 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.
•
When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the White Balance may not be
properly adjusted.
•
The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode or when shutter
speed is fast.
•
It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the
access indication disappears.
• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the
camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
Wide
Shutter speed (Sec.)
1/60 to 1/1600
Recording
1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.6 m (5.24 feet)
Flash setting
Œ
[Stabilizer]
- 70 -
Tele
Shutter speed (Sec.)
1 or 1/8 to 1/1600
1 or 1/4 to 1/1600
setting.
¢1
¢2