Panasonic DMCFZ8K User Manual

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The camera automatically sets the shutter 
speed and the aperture value according to 
the brightness of the subject.

1: Shutter button
• The status indicator 

3 lights for about 

1 second when you turn this unit on 

2.

(When using the LCD monitor.)

• The status indicator continues to light if 

you turn the camera on when using the 
viewfinder.

A: AF assist lamp
B: When holding the camera vertically

• The focus indication 

2 lights green and 

the AF area 

1 turns white to green.

3: Aperture value
4: Shutter speed

• The subject is not focused in the 

following cases.
– The focus indication blinks (green).
– The AF area turns white to red or 

there is no AF area.

– The focus sound beeps 4 times.

• If the distance is beyond the focus 

range, the picture may not be properly 
focused even if the focus indication 
lights.

• When you press the shutter button, the 

screen may become bright or dark for a 
moment. This function allows easy 
adjustment of focus and the recorded 
picture will not be affected.

• Be careful not to move the camera when 

you press the shutter button.

• Do not cover the microphone or the AF 

assist lamp with your fingers or other 
objects.

• Do not touch the front of the lens.
• When taking pictures, make sure your 

footing is stable and there is no danger of 
colliding with another person, a ball etc.

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