Best settings? What are the best settins for the Lumix DMC-FH20 that will let it reach its highest potential?
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Hello! Hopefully this might answer your question about 'best settings' for the Panasonic Lumix FH20. At the top of this camera to the right of the on/off switch is a wide angle and zoom knob, and just to the right of that is a little round button with an icon of a red camera with the letters 'iA', which stand for 'intelligent auto'. This iA button is ideal for those quick and dirty all around shots when one doesn't have the time to go into the camera menu, or doesn't want to adjust, or doesn't know how to get into that menu to make necessary adjustments. One simply presses the iA button there at the top far right and will see on the LCD that this feature has been activated. Now one can shoot away without concern because this setting will automatically detect and set the camera for each shot. Just bear in mind this is an auto feature and there could be times that prove more desirable to go into the menu and adjust accordingly. Have fun!
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Ok noob, this is how it goes. With any DSLR, you choose the trade-off between shutter speed and noise. It helps to have a fast lens, like a 50 mm f/1.8. Set the camera on aperture-priority, and set the aperture to max. That means get the f-number as low as possible, i.e., f/1.8 is better than f/3.5. On a bright sunny day that will stop almost any action in its tracks and be as crisp as can be. If you don't have enough light, you might have to start cranking up the ISO, but that will introduce noise into the photo. So that's how you choose the trade-off between shutter speed and noise with a DSLR. A newer sensor will get you a better trade-off, so you can get to higher ISOs (like 1600 or 3200) without adding too much noise, while with a little bit older camera like this you'll start seeing noise even at ISO 800.
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Results are somewhat dependent on your camera. However, I've not had good success in low light conditions especially at high zoom settings.
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Late to respond, but my previous camera was a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18, a point and shoot camera which I thought took outstanding pictures...until I bought the DMC-FZ150. Holy cow! What a jump in performance that even an unsavvy enthusiast like myself can actually use. I am, however, shocked by the price increase. I had to buy it online because it wasn't available locally but with the reviews and my past experience with Panasonic, I took a deep breath and did it, purchasing it through Amazon for $439 in early April 2012. I consider it top echelon of the "amateur" use cameras.
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If you do not buy these cards you will kick yourself in the end. I will tell you about the low light setting you ask about. You need to know if you are using a tripod or not the settings are different. The card says you need an extra wide max aperture (like f/1.8) use a low ISO (200-400) for maximum image quality for tripod shots. The cards will also tell you settings for Noise, White balance, and Stills. This is page 9 of 18 in these cards. I am telling you this is the best source of info I have run into. I tell my kids when they ask how to take pictures of there kids (my grandkids) to look at these cards. I have them clipped to my camera bag. I hope this helps, Dale
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You could probably change the ISO/shutter/aperture settings to compensate for low lighting, but I usually set it to Auto mode, and I feel it's not bad. I can still see relatively well although it's rather noisy/fuzzy (it hardly bothers me, but I usually try to avoid low lighting anyways).
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Check out this photo I took this year in Paris, using low light mode. I think is impressive and IS controls help out a lot! https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jCrhEGtCCKQ/UBdPMbQMzgI/AAAAAAABv6Q/SDUfc6ClpBo/s800/IMG_1850.JPG
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With decent light or upping the ISO setting on the camera to 800 or 1600 you will get good results for the price. Also set the camera to sport mode and that will keep the shutter speed fast.On the Rebel XTi this also has a 1.6 multiplier so the lens works effectivly as a 160 - 480 zoom.I have one from the days I used an EOS 10 (film camera) and it works great on the XTi.
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The question is rather generic. Use the Menu Button and scroll to the item you want to change and select the desired setting. This is just a point & shoot camera, but has a range of scene settings (party, outdoor, sunset, night, sports, etc.) that do a pretty good job. You just have to play around and take a bunch of test pictures - if you don't like, just delete.
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hello nick, i am not familiar with setting of Panasonic since i have used any, i only used canon and nikon and sony so far...
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Sure, just set it to the auto setting and shot. Read the manual that comes with the camera to familiarize yourself with the controls and maybe go to the Nikon website for suggestions. That's all there is to it. Photo are awesome.
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You can set to manual focus as such: 1. Set the focus selector switch to [MF], which displays on the screen. 2. Press the setting wheel to set [MF] to a selected state. 3. Rotate the setting wheel to display the focus range on the screen. Press the left/right arrow keys or rotate the setting wheel to focus on the subject (use the cursor button to make slight adjustments). That should do it. Enjoy yourself. This has proven to be an amazing camera, with possibilities I don't get even with the M!
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Experiment with different shutter speeds and open up the aperture. The more light you shoot in the better it will be.
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You can set it to burst mode 10 frames per second. Good to have a class 10 SDHC card to, will speed up time between shots (image capture to memory).
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Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps! Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony... » Read More Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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If you are using it indoors in low light, try the HD setting in the SCN mode. I did that and got a pretty good shot of an infant (no flash).
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On the top of the camera do I leave the switch kept on the Green Camera? I don't know which setting that should be on either. Do I use the flash with the flower button? Need more light? I don't know what my image quality should be set on or my image size, should it be set on portair, number of pixels to use. Sorry so much, but this camera is new and I can't figure it out. So frustrating. Thanks for answering.