Panasonic DMC-FZ30GN User Manual

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ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to 
light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity 
higher, the camera becomes more suitable 
for recording in dark places.
• When setting to [AUTO], the ISO 

sensitivity is automatically adjusted from 
[ISO80] to [ISO200] according to the 
brightness. (It can be adjusted from 
[ISO80] to [ISO400] when using the flash.)

• In auto mode [

], motion picture mode 

[

] and scene mode (P69), ISO 

sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. (In [NIGHT 
SCENERY] (P72), [SOFT SKIN] (P73), 
[STARRY SKY] (P76) and [PANNING] 
(P77) in scene mode, it is fixed to 
[ISO80].)

• You cannot select [AUTO] in 

Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE 
and Manual exposure mode.

• To avoid picture noises, we recommend 

reducing the ISO sensitivity, setting 
[NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to 
[HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE 
REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures. 
(P89)

• Refer to P66 for the shutter speed.

The aspect ratio is the horizontal to vertical 
ratio of a picture.
You can select from three aspect ratios 
depending on a purpose.

• The ends of the recorded pictures may be 

cut at printing. Check the picture in 
advance. (P132)

Use in bright 
places
(e.g. outdoors)

Suitable

Not 

suitable

Use in dark 
places

Not 

suitable

Suitable

Shutter speed

Slow

Fast

Noise

Less

Increased

Normal ratio.

The screen becomes slight oblong 
in shape. Pictures are taken using 
the 3:2 aspect ratio, the same as 
for 35 mm film.

The picture is horizontally long. 
This is suited for landscapes and 
other subjects that you prefer a 
wide view. This is also suited for 
playing back on wide-screen TVs 
and high-definition TVs.