Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX550

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫ 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 a case like this, 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 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
KlKelvin Colour Temperature
∫ Setting the colour temperature
You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural
pictures in different lighting conditions. The colour of light is measured
as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colour temperature becomes
high the picture becomes bluish and as the colour temperature
becomes low the picture becomes reddish.
1 Select [ ] and then press 1.
2 Touch the colour temperature setting bar.
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It is also possible to set the values by touching [3]/[4] or pressing 3/4 of the cursor
button.
• You can set a colour temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
3 Touch [SET].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Specify a person’s face and use the face recognition functions.
Applicable modes:
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[OFF]/[ON]/[SET]
Note
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Refer to P86 for details.
[FACE RECOG.]
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SET