Panasonic DMC-S1 Camcorder User Manual


 
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How to select a scene. (39)
Using flash in Scene Modes. (37)
Taking pictures according to the scene
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
[Night
Portrait]
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes
with close to actual brightness.
Tips
Use flash.
Subject should keep still.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.
When the camera is set to
[Stabilizer] and there is very little
jitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to
[OFF], shutter speed may slow
down up to 1 second (or up to
8 seconds if flash is set to
(Forced Flash Off)).
Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
Shutter may remain closed for up
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
[Night
Scenery]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes.
Tips
Tripod, self-timer recommended.
When the camera is set to
[Stabilizer] and there is very little
jitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to
[OFF], shutter speed may slow
down up to 8 seconds.
Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
Shutter may remain closed for up
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
[Food]
Takes natural-looking pictures of food.
[Party]
Brighten subjects and background in
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
Tips
Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
Zoom: Wide (W side)
Use flash.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
[Baby]
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours.
To record age
Select [Age], and press [MENU/SET].
Select [Set] with ▲▼, and press [MENU/
SET].
Set birthday with ▲▼◄►, and press
[MENU/SET].
Select [Exit] with , and press [MENU/
SET].
Tips
Make sure [Age] is [ON] before taking a
picture.
Age will be displayed for approx.
5 seconds after setting this mode.
When the camera is set to
[Stabilizer] and there is very little
jitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to
[OFF], shutter speed may slow
down up to 1 second.
[Sunset]
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as
sunsets.
[High
Sens.]
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor
conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with
▲▼ and press [MENU/SET].