Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Operating Instructions Manual page 35

In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P91)
may turn on to focus on the subject.
• Even when the focus indication appears
and the subject is focused, it is canceled if
you release the shutter button. Press the
shutter button halfway again.
• Please do not rotate the zoom ring during
auto focus.
∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake)
• Be careful of jittering when pressing the
shutter button.
• If jitter could occur because of slow
shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears.
PROGRAM SHIFT
• When the jitter alert appears, we
recommend using a tripod. Also, be
careful how you hold the camera (P34).
Using the self-timer (P51) or the shutter
remote control (DMW-RSL1; optional)
(P120) prevents jittering caused by
pressing the shutter button when you are
using a tripod.
• Shutter speed will be slower particularly in
the following cases. Keep the camera still
from the moment the shutter button is
pressed until the picture appears on the
screen. We recommend using a tripod.
– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction (P47)
– [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P66)
– [NIGHT SCENERY] (P66)
– [PARTY] (P67)
– [CANDLE LIGHT] (P68)
– [FIREWORKS] (P68)
– [STARRY SKY] (P68)
– When you set to a slow shutter speed
(P57, 58)
∫ Exposure
• If you press the shutter button halfway
when the exposure is not adequate, the
F2.8 1/8
aperture value and the shutter speed turn
red. (They do not turn red when the flash
is activated.)
• The brightness of the screen may differ
from the brightness of the recorded
pictures especially when recording in low
light conditions.
• When most of the subjects on the screen
are bright (e.g. a blue sky on a clear day, a
snowy field etc.), the recorded pictures
may become dark. In this case,
compensate the exposure value on the
camera. (P52)
∫ Concerning the [FOCUS/AE LOCK]
button
• In situations where the subject is outside
the AF area or the subject contrast is too
strong to compensate the exposure, for
instance, this button makes it possible to
take pictures using the focus and
exposure that you fixed ahead of time.
PROGRAM SHIFT
F2.8
A
F2.8
A: FOCUS/AE lock indication
• Refer to P92 for information about
[FOCUS/AE LOCK].
Basic
3
1/60
3
FOCUS/
AE LOCK
1/60
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