Panasonic Lumix DMW-FL360 Operating Instructions Manual page 35

e We recommend taking a test
photo to decide the proper e When the camera to subject
exposure. Check the exposure distance is 0.5 m (1.64 feet) to
using the histogram function on 1 m (3.28 feet), the light emitted
your digital camera. For further from the flash will be skewed.
details, refer to the operating For this reason, while holding
instructions of your digital down the bounce unlock button,
camera. point the flash head downward
e When the [TEST/CHARGE] (7 degrees), and then take the
button is pressed, the [AUTO picture.
SH local Point the flash head
whether or not the firing is d f it will
appropriate can be verified. own as tar as It will go
(This is possible only when (7 degrees downward).
[AUTO] is established as the
flash mode.)
e |f the surface (such as the
ceiling or walls) off which the
light from the flash is to be
reflected is colored, this may
affect the photo images. Choose
a surface which is white or off-
white as the reflecting surface.
e | 2 ] appears on the display
panel.
e Vignetting may be caused by the
light from the flash when the
lens has a long overall length or
a large diameter. Take a test
photo first, and then take the
picture.
€ Use the flash in this way only for
close-up photos. If you keep the
flash head pointed down during
regular photo taking, the light
emitted from the flash at the top
of the screen will be insufficient.
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