Panasonic

Intelligent Auto Mode

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The [iA] mode (Intelligent Auto mode) can record images using settings automatically selected by the camera.

The camera detects the scene to set the optimal recording settings automatically to match the subject and recording conditions.


  1. Set the recording mode to [iA].

character_bullet-largeSet the mode dial. (character_referenceSelecting the Recording Mode)

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  1. Aim the camera at the subject.

character_bullet-largeWhen the camera detects the scene, the recording mode icon changes.

(Automatic Scene Detection)

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  1. Adjust the focus.

character_bullet-largePress the shutter button halfway.

character_bullet-largeOnce the subject is in focus, the focus icon lights.

(When the subject is not in focus, the indication blinks.)


bullet02[icon_auto-af] of the AF mode works and the AF area is displayed aligned to any humans.

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  1. Start recording.

character_bullet-largePress the shutter button fully to take pictures.

character_bullet-largePress the video rec. button to record videos.

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bullet02Backlight compensation operates automatically to prevent subjects from appearing dark when there is a backlight.


character_diamondTypes of Automatic Scene Detection



Taking pictures

Recording video

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i-Scenery

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i-Macro

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i-Night Scenery

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i-Food

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i-Sunset

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i-Low Light


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  1. Detected when [Detecting Subject] in the [Photo] ([Focus]) menu is set to [HUMAN] or [FACE/EYE].

  1. Detected when [Detecting Subject] in the [Photo] ([Focus]) menu is set to [ANIMAL+HUMAN].

  1. Detected when using an external flash.


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bullet02If none of the scenes are applicable, recording is with [icon_ia-mode-touch-ia] (standard setting).

bullet02Different scene types may be selected for the same subject depending on the recording conditions.


character_diamondAF Mode

Changing the AF mode.

bullet02Each press of [button_af-mode_s] changes the AF mode.

bullet02The mode can also be changed by touching the screen or pressing and holding the joystick.

bullet02[AF Detection Setting] is fixed to [ON].

bullet02The [Detecting Subject] setting is maintained for any recording mode other than [iA] mode. (character_referenceAutomatic Detection)

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[icon_auto-af]/[icon_auto-af-eye]/[icon_face-detect-ani] ([Full Area AF])

The camera detects a person’s face, eyes, and body (entire body or upper half of the body) and the body of animals, and adjusts the focus.

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bullet02You can switch the human, animal, or eye to be focused by either touching the white AF area or moving the joystick character_upcharacter_downcharacter_leftcharacter_right.


[icon_af-tracking] ([Tracking])

When the focus mode is set to [AFC], the AF area follows the movement of the subject, maintaining focusing.

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Aim the AF area over the subject and then press and hold the shutter button halfway.

bullet02The camera will track the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway or fully.



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bullet02For information about AF modes (character_referenceAutomatic Detection, [Tracking])


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When recording using a flash, the camera switches to the appropriate flash mode for the recording conditions.

When Slow Sync. ([icon_i-d-slow-sync-red-eye], [icon_i-slow-sync]), be careful with regard to camera shake because the shutter speed becomes slow.


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bullet02For information about external flashes (character_referenceUsing an External Flash (Optional))