Taking Pictures With Flash - Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Operating Instructions Manual

Taking pictures with flash

Mode:
Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet)
away when using flash to take
pictures of infants.
Type, operations
AUTO
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
AUTO/RED-EYE reduction
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red-eye)
FORCED FLASH ON
• Always flash
FORCED ON/RED-EYE reduction
(For 'PARTY' and 'CANDLE LIGHT' scene modes
only (P.54))
• Always flash (reduce red-eye)
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter
pictures)
FORCED FLASH OFF
• Never flash
When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and
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corrected automatically when the flash is emitted.
As two flashes will be emitted, do not move until after the second flash (correction effect may
vary according to person). Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject.
Shutter speeds are as follows:
• , , ,
• , : 1/8
2, 3
Varies according to 'MIN. SHTR SPEED' setting.
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Max. 1/4 sec. when 'INTELLIGENT ISO' in use; max. 1 sec. when 'STABILIZER' set
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to 'OFF' or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to 'INTELLIGENT AUTO'
Mode, 'SCENE MODE', zoom position.
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1
1
: 1/30 - 1/2000th
2
- 1/2000th
Display 'FLASH'
Select the desired type
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Can also be selected with ►.
Normal use
Taking pictures of subjects in dark
places
Taking pictures with backlight or
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
Taking pictures of subjects against a
nightscape (tripod recommended)
Places where flash use is prohibited
Uses
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