This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 3 m (10 feet). Use the marine
case (DMW-MCFT2; optional) when taking pictures underwater deeper than 10 m
(33 feet).
¢ This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to "IP68". It is possible to take
pictures in 10 m
Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)
You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take
pictures of a fast moving subject etc.
1
Aim the AF area at the subject.
2
Press 2 to fix the focus.
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The AF lock icon A appears when the subject is focused.
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Press 2 again to cancel AF lock.
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When you press the zoom lever, the AF lock is cancelled. In this
case, focus on the subject and fix the focus again.
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You cannot set to AF lock when [AF MODE] is set to [
White balance fine adjustment
You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather.
1
Press 3 [È] three times to display
2
Press 2/1 to adjust the white balance.
2 [RED]:
1 [BLUE]:
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Select [0] if you do not want to finely adjust the white balance.
3
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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If you adjust the white balance, [
Note
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To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust,
etc., clamped and close the card/battery door and terminal cover all the way until it clicks. Also,
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(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera
(P7)
before using the camera.
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Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less after using it, then
wipe the water off with dry soft cloth.
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The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
•
LED light is fixed to [
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[AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF].
Advanced (Recording pictures)
[UNDERWATER]
(33 feet)
depth for 60 minutes.
Press when the hue is bluish.
Press when the hue is reddish.
AWB
(P12)
].
[WB ADJUST.].
] appears on the screen in red or blue.
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