Scene Detection - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ38 Operating Instructions Manual

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When intelligent auto mode is selected in step
subject or recording situation can be performed.

∫ Scene detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
[i-PORTRAIT]
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[i-SCENERY]
[i-LOW LIGHT]
[i-MACRO]
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[ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
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When [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it will adjust the
focus and exposure. (Face detection)
Note
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Refer to P46 for settings in Intelligent Auto Mode.
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Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same
subject.
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Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the subject, The distance to
the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving
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Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is
shaken, When zoom is used
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To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the
appropriate recording mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures)
When set to intelligent auto mode
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(P137)
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, motion picture recording matching to the