Panasonic DMCFZ7K User Manual

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to Aperture-priority AE or 
Shutter-priority AE.) 
– The aperture value and the shutter 
speed turn red when the exposure is not 
adequate.
• We recommend using a tripod when the 
shutter speed is slow.
Manual exposure
Determine the exposure by manually 
setting the aperture value and the shutter 
speed.
1 Tilt the joystick towards 
3/4/2/
1 to set the aperture value and 
the shutter speed.
2 Press the shutter button halfway.
• The manual exposure assistance 
appears for about 10 seconds to 
indicate the exposure.
• Set the aperture value and the shutter 
speed again when the exposure is not 
adequate.
3 Take the picture.
∫ Manual Exposure Assistance
• The manual exposure assistance is an 
approximation. We recommend checking 
the pictures after taking them using the 
review function.
Set the aperture value and 
the shutter speed.
Switch between the aperture 
value and the shutter speed.
3
1/30
1/30
F2.8
F2.8
The exposure is 
adequate.
Set to faster shutter 
speed or larger aperture 
value.
Set to slower shutter 
speed or smaller 
aperture value.
1/125
1/125
F4.0
F4.0
1/125
1/125
F5.6
F5.6