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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 User Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8
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Recording pictures (advanced)
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This mode allows you to take pictures
against a night landscape. The subject can
be recorded with brightness in real life by
using the flash and slowing down the
shutter speed.
Technique for Night portrait mode
Use the flash.
Since the shutter speed becomes slow,
we recommend using a tripod and the
self-timer (P40) for taking pictures.
Keep the subject still for about 1 second
when taking a picture.
We recommend taking pictures by rotating
the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being at
a distance about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from
the subject.
The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to
5 m (16.4 feet).
(Refer to P38 for the flash control range.)
The shutter may be kept closed (max.
about 1 sec.) after taking a picture
because of signal conditioning, but it is not
a malfunction.
When you take pictures in dark places,
noise may become visible.
The flash is always activated when the
camera is set to Slow sync./Red-eye
reduction [ ].
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
This mode allows you to take a picture of a
nightscape. The landscape can be
recorded vividly by slowing down the
shutter speed.
Technique for Night scenery mode
Since the shutter speed becomes slow
(max. about 8 sec.), use a tripod. We also
recommend using the self-timer (P40) for
taking pictures.
The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to .
The shutter may be kept closed (max.
about 8 sec.) after taking a picture
because of signal conditioning, but it is not
a malfunction.
When you take pictures in dark places,
noise may become visible.
The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[].
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
The setting on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
You cannot set the slow shutter.
Night portrait mode
3
Night scenery mode
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel5 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Image sensor size1/2.5 \
Image formats supported-
Maximum image resolution2560 x 1920 pixels
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom3 x
Focal length range5.8 - 17.4 mm
Number of aspheric elements3
Lens structure (elements/groups)7/6
InterfaceAV out, USB
Digital SLRNo
Camera shutter speed8 - 1/2000 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)35 - 105 mm
Normal focusing range0.5 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (tele)0.3 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)0.05 - ∞ m
ISO sensitivity80, 100, 200, 400, Auto
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal2.5 \
Scene modesbeach, Close-up (macro), Fireworks, Night portrait, party (indoor), Portrait, self-portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effectsVivid
White balanceauto, Cloudy, daylight
Camera playbackMovie
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Product colorBlue
Battery type3.7V
Battery capacity1150 mAh
Power requirements110-240V AC
Battery life (CIPA standard)300 shots
Flash modesauto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd, xd
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth24.2 mm
Width94.1 mm
Height50.5 mm
Weight127 g

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