Panasonic VQT2Q86 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This Mode is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 3 m (10 feet). Use the
marine case (DMW-MCFT2; optional) when taking pictures underwater deeper than 10 m
(33 feet).
¢ This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to "IP68". It is possible to take
pictures in 10 m (33 feet) depth for 60 minutes.
Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)
You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF Lock. This is useful if you want to take
pictures of a fast moving subject etc.
1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
2 Press 2 to fix the focus.
The AF Lock icon A appears when the subject is focused.
Press 2 again to cancel AF Lock.
When you press the zoom lever, the AF Lock is canceled. In this
case, focus on the subject and fix the focus again.
You cannot set to AF Lock when [AF MODE] is set to [ ].
White Balance fine adjustment
You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather.
1 Press 3 [È] three times to display [WB ADJUST.].
2 Press 2/1 to adjust the White Balance.
Select [0] if you do not want to finely adjust the White Balance.
3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
If you adjust the White Balance, [ ] appears on the screen in red or blue.
Note
To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust,
etc., in the card/battery area and close the card/battery door and terminal cover all the way until
it clicks. Also, read
(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance
of the Camera
(P7) before using the camera.
Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less after using it, then
wipe the water off with a dry soft cloth. (P12)
The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to .
LED light is fixed to [ ].
[AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF].
[UNDERWATER]
2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.
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AWB