Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS18 User Manual

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Recording
∫ Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin Colour Temperature
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the
frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then
press [MENU/SET].
• White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too
dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate
brightness.
• Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting the White Balance manually

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS18 Specifications

General

Megapixel	16.1 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/2.33 \
Supported aspect ratios	3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	4608 x 3456 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	640 x 480, 2048 x 1536, 2560 x 1920, 3648 x 2736, 4608 x 2592, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 3456
Digital zoom	4 x
Combined zoom	16 x
Focal length range	5 - 20 mm
Maximum aperture number	6.5
Minimum aperture number	3.1
Number of diaphragm blades	6
Number of aspheric elements	3
Lens structure (elements/groups)	6/5
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)	112 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	28 mm
Interface	PAL, USB 2.0
Digital SLR	No
Power source type	Battery
Power supply type	3.6 V
Dimensions (WxDxH)	94.3 x 18.8 x 53.5 mm
Camera shutter speed	8 - 1/1600, 15, 30, 60 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	28 - 112 mm
Focus adjustment	Auto
Normal focusing range	0.5 m - ∞ [W], 1 m - ∞ [T] m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	centre weighted auto focus, continuous auto focus, multi point auto focus
Macro focusing range (tele)	1 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.05 - ∞ m
Normal focusing range (wide)	0.5 - ∞ m
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 6400, Auto
Flash modes	auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction
Flash range (tele)	1 - 1.6 m
Flash range (wide)	0.4 - 3.3 m
Internal memory	70 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Viewfinder type	Not available
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	Backlight, Beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Cuisine, Documents, Fireworks, Landscape (scenery), Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Party (indoor), Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sunset
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade
Camera playback	movie, single image, slide show, thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2 s
Product color	Silver
Battery capacity	660 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)	260 shots
Cables included	AC, AV, USB
Bundled software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 / QuickTime / Adobe Reader
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/1600 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	8 s

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	18.8 mm
Width	94.3 mm
Height	53.5 mm
Weight	121 g