Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX500 Operating Instructions Manual page 46

Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
Flash setting
‡
‰
¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P78).
¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P70)
¢3 [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode (P57)
¢2, 3: 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 little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is
set to [MODE1] or [MODE2].
• Refer to P54 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode.
•
In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
•
There will be differences in the above shutter speeds in the scene modes.
–
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second
–
[NIGHT SCENERY]: 8 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second
–
[CANDLE LIGHT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second
–
[STARRY SKY]: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
–
[FIREWORKS]: 1/4th of a second, 2 seconds
–
All other scene modes: 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second
¢4 The maximum shutter speed is selected when the amount of jitter is minimal while
[STABILIZER] is set or when [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF].
Note
•
If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured 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 [AUTO LCD OFF] is set, the LCD monitor
turns off and the status indicator lights.
•
The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.
•
When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.
•
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 was far away from the
camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
46
VQT1Q48
Shutter speed (Sec.)
1/30th to 1/2000th
Flash setting
Œ
¢4
Shutter speed (Sec.)
¢1
1 to 1/2000th
1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th
¢1
1 to 1/2000th
1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th
¢4
¢4
¢4
¢2
¢2, 3