Panasonic DMC-FZ1000 Digital Camera User Manual


 
4. Recording Modes
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Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Recording Mode:
The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording
screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P91)
The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the
playback screen.
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
1
Set the mode dial to [ ].
2
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
A Aperture Value
B Exposure meter
It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation
every time the rear dial is pressed.
¢ Depending on the zoom position, some of the values cannot be selected.
Rotate the rear dial to display the exposure meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed
in red.
If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Aperture value:
Reduces
Aperture value:
Increases
It becomes easier to
defocus the
background.
It becomes easier to
maintain focus as far
as the background.
Available Aperture Value
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Shutter Speed (Sec)
F2.8 to F8.0
60 to 1/4000 (with the mechanical shutter)
1 to 1/16000 (with the electronic shutter)
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FF
8.08.08.0
60 4
4.0 5.6 8.0
81530
B
A