Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx3 Operating Instructions
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81VQT1T27 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Auto white balance will work within this range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 TV screen 6 Sunlight 7 White fluorescent light 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight KlKelvin color Temperature ∫ Setting the color temperature You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature becomes high...
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
This allows the focusing method that suits th e positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes:
Note
The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the
same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the fo cus position to take pictures, switch the AF
mode to [ ƒ], [Ø ] or [ Ù].
If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-81.png "Page 82
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
This allows the focusing method that suits th e positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes:
Note
The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the
same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the fo cus position to take pictures, switch the AF
mode to [ ƒ], [Ø ] or [ Ù].
If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until...")
VQT1T2782 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the focusing method that suits th e positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: Note The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the fo cus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ ƒ], [Ø ] or [ Ù]. If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until...
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–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking–When digital zoom is used
∫About [ ƒ]
You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the
shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.
∫ Setting up [ ]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-82.png "Page 83
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–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking–When digital zoom is used
∫About [ ƒ]
You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the
shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.
∫ Setting up [ ]...")
83VQT1T27 Advanced (Recording pictures) –When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking–When digital zoom is used ∫About [ ƒ] You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction. ∫ Setting up [ ]...
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When selecting [ ]
1 Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select AF area as
shown in the figure to the right.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Note
The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ Ù] in
[METERING MODE].
Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent auto
mode, When the power save mode is activated, or When this unit is turned o ff.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
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When selecting [ ]
1 Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select AF area as
shown in the figure to the right.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Note
The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ Ù] in
[METERING MODE].
Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent auto
mode, When the power save mode is activated, or When this unit is turned o ff.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
The...")
VQT1T2784 Advanced (Recording pictures) When selecting [ ] 1 Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select AF area as shown in the figure to the right. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to set. Note The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ Ù] in [METERING MODE]. Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent auto mode, When the power save mode is activated, or When this unit is turned o ff. For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. The...
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Applicable modes:
∫Setting the AF/AE lock
1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
2 Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and exposure.
3 Move the camera to compose the picture and then press the shutter button fully.
∫ To cancel the AF/AE lock
The setting is canceled by pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] again.
Note
Exposure is set even if the brightness of the subject changes in [AE].The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-84.png "Page 85
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Applicable modes:
∫Setting the AF/AE lock
1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
2 Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and exposure.
3 Move the camera to compose the picture and then press the shutter button fully.
∫ To cancel the AF/AE lock
The setting is canceled by pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] again.
Note
Exposure is set even if the brightness of the subject changes in [AE].The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is...")
85VQT1T27 Advanced (Recording pictures) Applicable modes: ∫Setting the AF/AE lock 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and exposure. 3 Move the camera to compose the picture and then press the shutter button fully. ∫ To cancel the AF/AE lock The setting is canceled by pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] again. Note Exposure is set even if the brightness of the subject changes in [AE].The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is...
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1 Select [START] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.
After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to
take the next picture.
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] for one
of the following operations.
3 Decide on the composition, and take the second picture.
After taking the picture, the first and second pictures taken will be
superimposed over each other and displayed.
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1 Select [START] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.
After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to
take the next picture.
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] for one
of the following operations.
3 Decide on the composition, and take the second picture.
After taking the picture, the first and second pictures taken will be
superimposed over each other and displayed.
After...")
VQT1T2786 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Decide on the composition, and take the first picture. After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to take the next picture. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] for one of the following operations. 3 Decide on the composition, and take the second picture. After taking the picture, the first and second pictures taken will be superimposed over each other and displayed. After...
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Note
The recording information displayed for pictures taken with multiple exposures is the recording
information for the last picture taken.
If [MENU/SET] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed images are recorded, and
the multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed.
Image is not recorded until completion.Some functions have restrictions. You will not be able to use the following functions:–Burst mode/[AUTO BRACKET]/[MULTI...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-86.png "Page 87
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Note
The recording information displayed for pictures taken with multiple exposures is the recording
information for the last picture taken.
If [MENU/SET] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed images are recorded, and
the multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed.
Image is not recorded until completion.Some functions have restrictions. You will not be able to use the following functions:–Burst mode/[AUTO BRACKET]/[MULTI...")
87VQT1T27 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note The recording information displayed for pictures taken with multiple exposures is the recording information for the last picture taken. If [MENU/SET] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed images are recorded, and the multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed. Image is not recorded until completion.Some functions have restrictions. You will not be able to use the following functions:–Burst mode/[AUTO BRACKET]/[MULTI...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also,
you can set it faster to r educe the blur of the subject.
Applicable modes:
[1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Note
This should usually be set to [1/8 ] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed
other than [1/8 ], [ ] appears on the screen.)
Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-87.png "Page 88
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also,
you can set it faster to r educe the blur of the subject.
Applicable modes:
[1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Note
This should usually be set to [1/8 ] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed
other than [1/8 ], [ ] appears on the screen.)
Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED]...")
VQT1T2788 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to r educe the blur of the subject. Applicable modes: [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Note This should usually be set to [1/8 ] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed other than [1/8 ], [ ] appears on the screen.) Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED]...
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21 .
[2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Applicable modes:
Note
Set it to [1ST] normally.[2ND] is displayed in the flash icon on the LCD monitor if you set [FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.[FLASH SYNCHRO] can be used with an...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64848/w300_dmc-lx3_en_om_d-88.png "Page 89
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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21 .
[2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Applicable modes:
Note
Set it to [1ST] normally.[2ND] is displayed in the flash icon on the LCD monitor if you set [FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.[FLASH SYNCHRO] can be used with an...")
89VQT1T27 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21 . [2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Applicable modes: Note Set it to [1ST] normally.[2ND] is displayed in the flash icon on the LCD monitor if you set [FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.[FLASH SYNCHRO] can be used with an...
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Set to [OFF] when not using the external viewfinder.The default setting for AF mode is [Ø].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
You can widen the field of view when taking pict ures of landscapes or the like by using a
wide conversion lens (optional).
Applicable modes:
Note
When [ ] is set, the camera is permanently fixed in the Wide-angle position. The image
quality will be set to optimal for the wide conversion lens.
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Set to [OFF] when not using the external viewfinder.The default setting for AF mode is [Ø].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
You can widen the field of view when taking pict ures of landscapes or the like by using a
wide conversion lens (optional).
Applicable modes:
Note
When [ ] is set, the camera is permanently fixed in the Wide-angle position. The image
quality will be set to optimal for the wide conversion lens.
Refer to P119 for...")
VQT1T2790 Advanced (Recording pictures) Set to [OFF] when not using the external viewfinder.The default setting for AF mode is [Ø]. For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. You can widen the field of view when taking pict ures of landscapes or the like by using a wide conversion lens (optional). Applicable modes: Note When [ ] is set, the camera is permanently fixed in the Wide-angle position. The image quality will be set to optimal for the wide conversion lens. Refer to P119 for...