[Pict.adj.]; [Flip Anim.] - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PICT.ADJ.]

Adjusting the picture quality for
the recorded pictures
MENU
Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode
SET
menu and select the item to set. (P71)
Select an effect that matches the recording
situation and your image of the recording.
[CONTRAST]
Increases the difference between
[r] the brightness and the darkness
in the picture.
Decreases the difference
[s] between the brightness and the
darkness in the picture.
[SHARPNESS]
[r] The picture is sharply defined.
[s] The picture is softly focused.
[SATURATION]
The colors in the picture become
[r]
vivid.
The colors in the picture become
[s]
natural.
[NOISE REDUCTION]
The noise reduction effect is
enhanced.
[r]
Picture resolution may
deteriorate slightly.
The noise reduction effect is
reduced.
[s]
You can obtain pictures with
higher resolution.
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• When you take pictures in dark places,
picture noise may become noticeable. If
picture noise becomes a problem, we
recommend that you take pictures after
increasing the setting for
[NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the
setting for each of the items other than
[NOISE REDUCTION].

[FLIP ANIM.]

Connecting images to create a
motion picture file
MENU
Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode
SET
menu and select the item to set. (P71)
This camera allows you to create motion
picture files up to 20 seconds long by
connecting images recorded in flip
animation mode.
Example:
When capturing images of the subject in
sequence moving the camera little by little
and aligning the images, the subject looks
as if it is moving.
• You can play back created flip animations
with the same method used to play back
motion pictures. (P91)