Panasonic DMCS3EP Operating Guide

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How to select a scene. (
Using flash in Scene Modes. (
Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] 
(Continued)
Recording Mode: 
Scene
Uses, Tips
Notes
 
[Night 
Portrait]
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes 
with close to actual brightness.
Tips
 
• Use flash.
 
• Subject should keep still.
 
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 
• When the camera is set to 
[Stabilizer] and there is very little 
jitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to 
[OFF], shutter speed may slow 
down up to 1 second (or up to 
8 seconds if flash is set to   
(Forced Flash Off)).
 
• Interference may be noticeable 
with dark scenes.
 
• Shutter may remain closed for up 
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
 
[Night 
Scenery]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes.
Tips
 
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 
• When the camera is set to 
[Stabilizer] and there is very little 
jitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to 
[OFF], shutter speed may slow 
down up to 8 seconds.
 
• Interference may be noticeable 
with dark scenes.
 
• Shutter may remain closed for up 
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
 
[Food]
Takes natural-looking pictures of food.
 
[Party]
Brighten subjects and background in 
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
Tips
 
• Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
 
• Zoom: Wide (W side)
 
• Use flash.
 
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Scene
Uses, Tips
Notes
 [Baby]
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours.
 
• To record age
  Select [Age], and press [MENU/SET].
  Select [Set] with 
▲▼, and press [MENU/
SET].
  Set birthday with 
▲▼◄►, and press 
[MENU/SET].
  Select [Exit] with 
▼, and press [MENU/
SET].
Tips
 
• Make sure [Age] is [ON] before taking a 
picture.
 
• Age will be displayed for approx. 
5 seconds after setting this mode.
 
• When the camera is set to 
[Stabilizer] and there is very little 
jitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to 
[OFF], shutter speed may slow 
down up to 1 second.
 
[Sunset]
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as 
sunsets.
 
 [High 
Sens.]
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor 
conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with 
▲▼ and press [MENU/SET].