Panasonic DMCFZ20PP Digital Still Camera - Page 82

Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Settings on the external flash When you are not using the external flash, • [PRESET] - When setting to [PRESET] and attaching the external flash, the aperture value and the ISO sensitivity are respectively set to [F2.8] and [ISO100] on the camera regardless of the recording mode. Set the external flash to detach it or set it to Forced OFF. • When attaching the external flash, the built-in flash cannot be activated. • When attaching the external flash, the camera will become unstable. • Detach the external flash when carrying the camera. [AUTO] and set the same value as the • When attaching the external flash, do not settings on the camera. hold only the external flash because it - We recommend setting to [PRESET] for may detach from the camera. normal use. • When using the external flash and setting • [MANUAL] the white balance to [ ] (Flash), finely - When setting to [MANUAL], you can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even if the external flash is attached. - When setting to [MANUAL], set to the Aperture-priority AE or the Manual exposure on the camera and then set adjust the white balance. (P69) • If you take pictures close to the subject in Wide, a vignetting effect may appear on the bottom of the recorded picture. • Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details. the same aperture value and the ISO sensitivity on the external flash. (The external flash cannot control the light adequately due to the change in External Flash Burst Mode [EX.FLASH BURST] aperture value on Shutter-priority AE and Program AE.) SCN1 SCN2 • Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity. Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Be sure to use Panasonic's external flash (DMW-FL28). • If using other external flash units, please make sure the flash is designed for use with a digital camera and the trigger voltage is based on ISO 10330 (less than 24 volts). • The available flash range is about 32.8 feet (10 m) in DMW-FL28. (When setting to [ISO100]) • When attaching the external flash, the shutter speed becomes 1/60th to 1/250th in normal mode, 1 to 1/250th in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] in scene mode. (P58) • External flash mode is selected when attaching the external flash to the camera even if the external flash is turned off. 82 This mode allows you to take multiple pictures at a time when the external flash is attached. • Set [EX.FLASH BURST] to [ON]. • Press the Single/Burst Mode Button to switch the burst mode setting. • You can take up to 3 pictures by keeping the shutter button pressed down. ∫ Burst speed Burst speed (pictures/ second) 3 2 Approx. 2 Number of recordable pictures (pictures) max. 3 • Depending on the external flash you use or the recording conditions, you cannot take pictures in this mode or the amount of light may become insufficient for the second or subsequent pictures.