DMC-FS25/DMC-FS15 | PRODUCTS | LUMIX | Digital Camera

iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode

When you don't know which mode will give you the best shooting results, or when a sudden photo opportunity pops up and you don't have time to make any settings, simply choose iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode and let the camera do it all for you. This advanced mode includes MEGA O.I.S. to detect hand-shake, Intelligent ISO Control to detect subject movement, Face Detection AF/AE to detect faces in the frame, Intelligent Scene Selector to detect scene conditions, Intelligent Exposure to detect the brightness level and AF Tracking to continually track a moving subject and keep it in focus. These 6 functions work automatically and simultaneously in iA Mode to optimize your settings, making it easier than ever to take beautiful photos every time.

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Subject Detection - AF Tracking

Once you focus on your subject, AF Tracking* automatically tracks it until you press the shutter. When you're taking pictures of an active subject, like children or pets, this function eliminates the need to press the shutter button halfway down repeatedly to readjust the focus. AF Tracking makes sure you don't miss those once-in-a-lifetime shooting opportunities.

* In iA Mode, you can start AF Tracking by just pressing the top cursor button.

Quick AF

The DMC-FS25/FS15 features Quick AF. Ordinary AF is activated when the shutter button is pressed half-way, while Quick AF starts operating as soon as the camera is pointed toward a subject. This dramatically reduces the shutter delay time and lets you take pictures quickly*. Its super-fast focus is ideal for capturing quick images of active children and pets. The Quick AF function on the DMC-FS25/FS15 is always on, so pictures of sudden shooting opportunities won't be out of focus or blurry.

* The focus speed may be slower in dark surroundings.

Shake Detection - MEGA O.I.S.

The MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)* in the DMC-FS25/FS15 compensates for the blurring caused by hand-shake. It is now featured on the entire LUMIX range, and is highly popular with users around the world. Even slight hand-shake movement is accurately detected by a sampling frequency of 4,000 times per second, and compensated to produce sharp, clear images. The Venus Engine IV controls the shifting of the blur-stopping lens with even greater precision to further increase the detection accuracy and correction effect of MEGA O.I.S.. It works for zoom shots and macro shots, which are especially susceptible to hand-shake, and lets you shoot in dimly lit rooms or evening illumination to preserve the mood. In short, it lets anybody take beautiful, blur-free shots with ease.

* MEGA O.I.S. is automatically turned on in iA Mode and can be turned on or off in Normal Picture Mode or some Scene Modes.

Auto Mode works automatically in iA Mode

MODE 1 Image is corrected continually, so you can see the image clearly on the LCD monitor.

MODE 2* Correction occurs at the instant you press the shutter button, so the corrective effect is greater.

AUTO A higher compensation effect is gained by automatically switching between Mode 2 at the wide setting and Mode 1 at the telephoto setting.

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Motion Detection - Intelligent ISO Control

The Intelligent ISO Control function* in the DMC-FS25/FS15 made possible by the Venus Engine IV, detects subject movement and automatically adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed to best suit the movement and light conditions. When it detects subject motion, it automatically raises the ISO setting and increases the shutter speed to prevent motion blur. On the other hand, when the subject is still and no movement is detected, it takes beautifully natural photos with a low ISO setting. Intelligent ISO Control gives you stunning images with ease because there is no need for complicated settings.

* The Intelligent ISO Control function is automatically turned on in iA Mode, and can be turned on or off in Normal Picture Mode to enable a maximum sensitivity setting.

The subject is blurred due to movement.

The subject is clear even though it moves, thanks to I.ISO function.

The picture of the still subject is very clear because the I.ISO function keeps the ISO setting low.

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Face Detection - Face Detection AF/AE

The Face Detection function* detects faces and automatically optimizes the focus and exposure settings. It prevents the blurry faces that happen when the camera focuses on something in front of or behind the subject, and keeps faces from appearing dark when shooting indoors or against the light source. It detects up to 15 faces at a time, making it extremely convenient for group photos. Once the camera detects a face, Face Tracking follows it even when the subject moves around. Plus, the system keeps on detection if a face turns sideways to the camera. The DMC-FS25/FS15 is also equipped with Digital Red-eye Correction. The camera takes care of the red-eye effect that often happens when shooting with a flash, to ensure attractive facial expression always.

* Face Detection function is automatically turned on in iA Mode and can be turned on or off in Normal Picture Mode or some Scene Modes.

A person’s face can be detected to set focus automatically.

* Up to 15 persons' face can be detected at the same time.

Face Detection AE controls the exposure to adjust the brightness of the face properly.

Once detecting the face, even if the subject moves, camera can track the subject accordingly.

After detecting exposure of face's part, the amount of the flash lighting is automatically adjusted.

* The camera activates the flash in red-eye reduction mode when it detects a face.

Flash is forced on against backlight condition if back light compensation is not enough.

The occurrence of red-eye is automatically reduced by a pre-flash in iA Mode and corrected by the Digital Red-eye Correction function.

Scene Detection - Intelligent Scene Selector

When the camera's in iA Mode, the Intelligent Scene Selector automatically sets the Scene Mode to either Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery*¹. The camera judges it from the various detection results such as focusing and brightness level of the circumstance*². You are free from annoying settings every time scene changes when taking pictures with these most frequently used Scene Modes to get beautiful results even before you know it.

*1 In iA Mode, Night Portrait is not identified when the flash is turned off, and Night Scenery is not identified when the flash is set to Auto.
*2 With some subject and shooting conditions, it is just not possible to judge the best shooting details. When this happens, it is recommended that you shoot with the Scene Mode that best suits your purpose.

Using Scene Mode Makes a Difference!

Unlike a conventional normal mode, Scene Modes automatically activate the compensation effects that are best suited to particular shooting situations. They give you images that are more beautiful and closer to your original intention. Whereas you ordinarily have to select a mode for each situation, the Intelligent Scene Selector in iA Mode makes the selection automatically.

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Light Detection – Intelligent Exposure

The Intelligent Exposure function* increases the exposure only in under-exposed areas by detecting the brightness level part-by-part in the picture. If the background includes the sky, which tends to be easily washed out, the camera automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to keep the setting slightly under-exposed to prevent wash-out while brightening the darkened area by increasing the ISO only in that area. If the background of an indoor portrait receives insufficient lighting from a flash and becomes dark, the ISO sensitivity is raised in only the low-lit area to make it brighter without causing graininess in the subject's face.

* Intelligent Exposure function is automatically turned on in iA Mode and can be turned on or off in Normal Picture Mode.

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Auto Backlight Compensation

When there is strong backlighting, the background appears nice and bright, but the subject is dark. This function detects backlight condition and compensates it automatically.

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