Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 Operating Instructions Manual page 26

Basic
[NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to
[HIGH] or setting every item except
[NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW]. (P83).
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the
camera is shipped. Therefore, when
taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO
sensitivity increases.)
∫ Program shift
In program AE mode, you can change the
preset aperture value and shutter speed
without changing the exposure. This is
called program shift.
You can make the background more blurred
by decreasing the aperture value or record
a moving subject more dynamically by
slowing the shutter speed when taking a
picture in program AE mode.
• Press the shutter button halfway and then
use the joystick to activate program shift
while the aperture value and the shutter
speed are displayed on the screen (about
10 seconds).
F2.8 F2.8
F4.0 F4.0
• The program shift indication D appears
on the screen when program shift is
activated.
• Program shift is cancelled if the camera is
turned off or the joystick is moved up and
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1/30 1/30
down until the programme shift indication
disappears.
∫ Example of program shift
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2.8
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(A)
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(B)
(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
1 Program shift amount
2 Program shift line chart
3 Program shift limit
• If the exposure is not adequate when the
shutter button is pressed halfway, the
aperture value and shutter speed turns
red.
• Program shift is canceled and the camera
returns to normal program AE mode if
more than 10 seconds pass after program
shift is activated. However, the program
shift setting is memorized.
• Depending on the brightness of the
subject, program shift may not be
activated.
∫ Tips for taking good pictures
• Hold the camera gently with both hands,
keep your arms still at your side and stand
with your feet slightly apart.
• Make sure the camera does not shake
when you press the shutter button.
• Do not cover the microphone or the AF
assist lamp with your fingers or other
objects.
• Do not touch the front of the lens.
• If the LCD monitor screen is difficult to see
because of light from the sun etc. shining
on it, we recommend using your hand or
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