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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).
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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.
A
AWB
