Panasonic DMCFZ40K User Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure 
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture 
with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
With Auto Bracket 
d1 EV
Note
When Auto Bracket is set, [
] is displayed on the screen.
When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower 
left of the screen.
The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
The Auto Bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated.
The Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review setting. You cannot set 
the Auto Review function in the [SETUP] menu.
In Shutter-Priority AE and Manual Exposure, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second, 
Auto Bracket is canceled.
[Œ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.
Burst or White Balance Bracket is canceled when Auto Bracket is set.
You cannot use the Auto Bracket in following conditions.
In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY] and 
[PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode
When recording motion pictures
 
1st picture
 
2nd picture
 
3rd picture
d0 EV
j1 EV
i1 EV
Press 
3 [È] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] 
appears, set the compensation range of the 
exposure with 
2/1.
When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0).
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.