Panasonic DMC-FZ70 User Manual

Basics

Taking pictures with your own settings  [Program AE] Mode 

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The function for maintaining the same exposure (brightness) while changing the shutter 

speed and aperture value combination is called “Program Shift”. You can use “Program 

Shift” to take pictures by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture value even in [Program 

AE] Mode.

 •The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the screen.

Exposure meter

Shutter speed (Automatic adjustment)

Aperture value (Automatic adjustment)

[   ] is displayed during Program Shift (while the combination of a shutter speed and aperture 

value is being changed).

 •To cancel Program Shift  

→  Rotate the rear dial until the Program Shift indicator goes off (

[   ]

).

 

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When the camera is turned off, Program Shift is canceled.

 

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Program Shift is canceled if more than 10 seconds pass after Program Shift is 

activated. However, the Program Shift setting is memorized.

 

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Depending on the brightness of the subject, Program Shift may not be activated.

 

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Program Shift is available in all [Sensitivity] settings except [ 

 ].