Panasonic VQT0Y69 User Manual

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∫ Focusing
• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
. Use macro mode when recording 
close-up pictures. (P48)
• If the distance between the camera and 
the subject is beyond the focus range of 
the camera, the picture may not be 
properly focused even if the focus 
indication lights.
• In the following cases, the camera will not 
focus on subjects properly.
– When there are both near and distant 
subjects in a scene.
– When there is dirt or dust on glass 
between the lens and the subject.
– When there are illuminated or glittering 
objects around the subject.
– When taking a picture in dark places.
– When the subject is moving fast.
– When the scene has low contrast.
– When jitter occurs.
– When recording a very bright subject.
We recommend taking pictures using AF/
AE lock. In dark places, the AF assist 
lamp (P77) 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.
∫ 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.
• When the jitter alert appears, we 
recommend using a tripod. If you cannot 
use a tripod, be careful how you hold the 
camera (P25). The use of the self-timer 
prevents jittering caused by pressing the 
shutter button when you are using a tripod 
(P43).
• 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 (P39)
– [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P51)
– [NIGHT SCENERY] (P51)
– [PARTY] (P52)
– [CANDLE LIGHT] (P53)
– [FIREWORKS] (P53)
– [STARRY SKY] (P54)
– When the shutter speed is slowed in 
[SLOW SHUTTER] (P77)
∫ Exposure
• If you press the shutter button halfway 
when the exposure is not adequate, the 
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. (P44)
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