Panasonic DMCZS10K User Manual
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VQT3G90
VQT3G90
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Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:
Press
► to display [Flash]
Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/
SET]
SET]
Type, operations
Uses
[Auto]
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
Normal use
[Auto/Red-Eye]
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• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red-eye)
Taking pictures of subjects in dark
places
places
[Forced Flash On]
• Always flash
Taking pictures with backlight or
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
[Forced On/Red-Eye]
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• Always flash (reduce red-eye)
[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]
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• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red-eye; slow shutter speed to take
brighter pictures)
brighter pictures)
Taking pictures of subjects against a
nightscape (tripod recommended)
nightscape (tripod recommended)
[Forced Flash Off]
• Never flash
Places where flash use is prohibited
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Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes varies
according to brightness of subject.
If [Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] menu is [ON], the
If [Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] menu is [ON], the
appears with the flash icon, red-eye
is automatically detected and still picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF Mode] is
(Face
Detection))
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: Default setting)
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Set to
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or
depending on the subject and brightness.
• The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures or 3D still pictures, Scene
Modes
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Shutter speeds are as follows:
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: 1/60∗
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- 1/4000th
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: 1∗
3,
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- 1/4000th
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Varies according to [Min. Shtr Speed] setting.
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When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO], and a jitter is detected when [Stabilizer] is turned to
[ON], the maximum speed is 1/4 second. Also varies according to [Intelligent Auto] Mode and
Scene Modes, etc.
[ON], the maximum speed is 1/4 second. Also varies according to [Intelligent Auto] Mode and
Scene Modes, etc.
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The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by
factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may
be negligible.
factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may
be negligible.
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Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (
from close range (a few centimeters away).
Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage
subject).
Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage
subject).
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Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode.
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Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.
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Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without
using zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
using zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
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No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g.
) are flashing (flash is charging).
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Insufficient light may prevent appropriate exposure or White Balance.
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Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.
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The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]
Max. W
Approx. 0.6 m-5.0 m (1.97 feet-16.4 feet)
Max. T
Approx. 1.0 m-2.8 m (3.28 feet-9.18 feet)