Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT10 User Manual

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Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:
Display [FLASH]
Select the desired type
(Can also be
selected with ►.)
(Example: [NORMAL PICTURE]
Mode (
))
The menu screen is displayed
for approx. 5 sec. Items you
select during this period are
automatically selected.
Type, operations Uses
[AUTO]
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
Normal use
[AUTO/RED-EYE]
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1
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce
red-eye)
Taking pictures of subjects in
dark places
[FORCED FLASH ON]
• Always flash
Taking pictures with backlight
or under bright lighting (e.g.
fluorescent)
[FORCED ON/RED-EYE]
∗
1
• Always flash (reduce red-eye)
[SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE]
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1
• 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)
[FORCED FLASH OFF]
• Never flash
Places where flash use is
prohibited
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1
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.
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).)
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Shutter speeds are as follows:
• , , , : 1/60 - 1/1600th
• , : 1/8
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2
- 1/1600th
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2
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, and zoom position.
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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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Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet)
away when using the flash to take
pictures of infants.
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Available types in each mode (○: Available, —: Not available,
○
: Default setting)
[SCENE MODE]
○○
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3
○○○○○ - ○ -- ○○○ - ○○○○
○ - ○○○○ ----- ○ ------ ○
○ - ○○○○○ - ○ -- ○○○○○○○○
--------- ○○ --------
------- ○ - ○○ --------
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ - ○○○○
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3
Set to (Auto), (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) or
(Slow Sync.) according to the subject and brightness.
• The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes: ,
, , , , and .
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Focus range according to ISO Sensitivity and zoom
Focus range
Max. W Max. T
[SENSITIVITY]
(→74)
[
]
Approx. 0.3 m - 4.9 m
(0.99 feet - 16.08 feet)
Approx. 0.5 m - 2.9 m
(1.64 feet - 9.51 feet)
ISO80 Approx. 0.3 m - 1.0 m
(0.99 feet - 3.28 feet)
Approx. 0.5 m - 0.6 m
(1.64 feet - 1.97 feet)
ISO100 Approx. 0.3 m - 1.2 m
(0.99 feet - 3.94 feet)
Approx. 0.5 m - 0.7 m
(1.64 feet - 2.29 feet)
ISO200 Approx. 0.4 m - 1.7 m
(1.32 feet - 5.58 feet)
Approx. 0.5 m - 1.0 m
(1.64 feet - 3.28 feet)
ISO400 Approx. 0.6 m - 2.4 m
(1.97 feet - 7.87 feet)
Approx. 0.6 m - 1.4 m
(1.97 feet - 4.59 feet)
ISO800 Approx. 0.8 m - 3.4 m
(2.62 feet - 11.2 feet)
Approx. 0.6 m - 2.0 m
(1.97 feet - 6.56 feet)
ISO1600 Approx. 1.15 m - 4.9 m
(3.77 feet - 16.08 feet)
Approx. 0.9 m - 2.9 m
(2.96 feet - 9.51 feet)
[HIGH SENS.] in
[SCENE MODE] (→64)
ISO1600-
ISO6400
Approx. 1.15 m - 9.8 m
(3.77 feet - 32.15 feet)
Approx. 0.9 m - 5.8 m
(2.96 feet - 19.03 feet)
[FLASH BURST] in
[SCENE MODE] (→65)
ISO100-
ISO3200
Approx. 0.3 m - 3.2 m
(0.99 feet - 10.50 feet)
Approx. 0.5 m - 1.9 m
(1.64 feet - 6.23 feet)
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Do not touch or look at the flash (→19) 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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Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.
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If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is pressed halfway.
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No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).
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Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set 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.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT10 Specifications

General

Megapixel	14.1 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/2.33 \
Maximum image resolution	4320 x 3240 pixels
Digital zoom	4 x
Focal length range	6.3 - 25.2 mm
Interface	USB 2.0, AV out
Digital SLR	No
Camera shutter speed	8 - 1/1600 s
Compatible operating systems	-
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	35 - 140 mm
Normal focusing range	0.5 - ∞ m
Auto Mode focusing range (wide)	0.1 - ∞ m
ISO sensitivity	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Flash modes	auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Internal memory	40 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	Beach, Candlelight, Close-up (macro), Night landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	crop, resizing
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Shade
Camera playback	single image, slide show
Product color	Black
Battery capacity	695 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)	300 shots
Bundled software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 Edition / QuickTime / Adobe Reader

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	63.5 mm
Width	100.3 mm
Height	21.6 mm
Weight	152 g