Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 User Manual

Recording pictures (advanced)
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Set the mode dial to the scene mode to
display the scene menu.
When [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP]
menu (P20) is set to [OFF], press the
[MENU] button to display the scene menu.
• When you press 2, the explanations for
each scene mode are displayed. (When
you press 1, the screen returns to the
scene menu.)
• When rotating the zoom lever toward T or
W, the page of the menu screen can be
forwarded or reversed.
• If you press the [MENU] button while the
scene menu is displayed, you can set the
[REC] mode menu (P62) and the [SETUP]
menu (P20).
: [PORTRAIT] (P55)
: [SPORTS] (P55)
: [FOOD] (P56)
: [SCENERY] (P56)
: [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P57)
: [NIGHT SCENERY] (P57)
: [BABY] (P58)
: [SOFT SKIN] (P59)
: [PARTY] (P59)
: [FIREWORKS] (P60)
: [SNOW] (P60)
: [SELF PORTRAIT] (P61)
• When you take pictures with a scene
mode which is not adequate for the
purpose, the hue may differ from the
actual scene.
• When you want to change the brightness
of the picture to be recorded, compensate
the exposure. (P41)
• The following functions cannot be set in
scene mode.
– White balance (P63)
– ISO sensitivity (P65)
– Color effect (P70)
– Picture adjustment (P70)
Scene mode
SCENE MODE
1
/
4
SPORTS
FOOD
MENU
MENU
SETSELECT
PORTRAIT
MENU
Menu items

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 Specifications

General

Megapixel	5 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/2.5 \
Image formats supported	-
Maximum image resolution	2560 x 1920 pixels
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	3 x
Focal length range	5.8 - 17.4 mm
Number of aspheric elements	3
Lens structure (elements/groups)	7/6
Interface	AV out, USB
Digital SLR	No
Camera shutter speed	8 - 1/2000 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	35 - 105 mm
Normal focusing range	0.5 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (tele)	0.3 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.05 - ∞ m
ISO sensitivity	80, 100, 200, 400, Auto
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal	2.5 \
Scene modes	beach, Close-up (macro), Fireworks, Night portrait, party (indoor), Portrait, self-portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effects	Vivid
White balance	auto, Cloudy, daylight
Camera playback	Movie
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Product color	Blue
Battery type	3.7V
Battery capacity	1150 mAh
Power requirements	110-240V AC
Battery life (CIPA standard)	300 shots
Flash modes	auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Compatible memory cards	mmc, sd, xd

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	24.2 mm
Width	94.1 mm
Height	50.5 mm
Weight	127 g