Panasonic DMCS3EP Operating Guide

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VQT3E49

VQT3E49

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• Automatically judges whether or not to flash

Normal use

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• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce 

red-eye)

Taking pictures of subjects in 

dark places

 

• Always flash

Taking pictures with backlight 

or under bright lighting (e.g. 

fluorescent)

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• Always flash (reduce red-eye)

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• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-

eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter pictures)

Taking pictures of subjects 

against a nightscape (tripod 

recommended)

 

• Never flash

Places where flash use is 

prohibited

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  The flash is activated twice. Be sure to stop moving before the second flash. Note that 

the interval of flashes varies depending on the subject brightness.

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  When [Red-Eye Removal] is activated in the Recording menu, the   icon is displayed, 

red-eye is automatically detected, and the still picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF 
Mode] is set to   (Face Detection).) (DMC-S3 only)

 

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Shutter speeds are as follows:

 

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 : 1/60 - 1/1600th

 

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 - 1/1600th

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Max. 1/4 sec. when [ 

 ] in [Sensitivity] is set; max. 1 sec. when [Stabilizer] is 

set to [OFF] or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to [Intelligent Auto] 
Mode, [Scene Mode] scene, 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.

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Set to 

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• The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes: 

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• Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.

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Approx. 40 cm (1.32 feet) - 3.3 m (10.8 feet)

Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) - 1.6 m (5.24 feet)

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Do not touch or look at the flash (→7) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).
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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When [ 

 ] is set in [Sensitivity], the ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a range 

up to 1600.

 

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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 effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds.

 

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Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.