Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menu
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 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 25)
[Min. Shtr Speed]
Sets the minimum value for the shutter speed. We recommend using slower 
shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations.
 ■Settings: [AUTO]  [1/250]  [1/125]  [1/60]  [1/30]  [1/15]  [1/8]  [1/4]  [1/2]  [1]
 ●Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter , so we 
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
 ●As still pictures may become dark when using faster values such as [1/250], we 
recommend that still pictures are taken in bright locations ([   ] flashes red when 
shutter button is pressed halfway if still picture will be dark).
 ●[  ] is displayed o n screen for settings other than [AUTO].
[i.Resolution]
You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to record still 
pictures with sharper outlines and clearer resolution.
 ■Settings: [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [LOW] / [OFF]
[i.Zoom]
For details (→94).
[Digital Zoom]
For details (→94).    
						

							Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menu
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[Step Zoom]
For details (→95).
[Stabilizer]
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
 ■Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
 ●This setting is fixed to [ON] in [Handheld Night Shot] in [Scene Mode]. ●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Shot] and [3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode 
and [High Speed Video] in [Creative Video Mode].
 ●Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective:
Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio (also in the Digital Zoom range), fast-moving objects, 
indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed)    
						

							Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menu
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[AF Assist Lamp]
You can set the camera to automatically turn on the AF Assist Lamp in dark 
locations to make focusing easier.
 ■Settings
[ON]:     
Lamp illuminated with halfway
  press of shutter button 
(
 appears)
[OFF]: 
 Lamp of f (taking pictures of animals in the dark, etc.)
AF Assist Lamp
 ●The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet). • Do not block the lamp with your fingers or look at it from close range. ●The function will turn [OFF] in the following cases. • Scene Modes ([Scenery] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [Sunset] [Glass Through])
 • [High Speed V

ideo] in [Creative Video Mode]
[Flash]
For details (→107).    
						

							Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menu
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[Flash Synchro]
You can set the timing for firing the flash depending on the picture that you 
want to create.
 ■Settings: [1ST] / [2ND]
Flash firing timing chart 
[1ST] is set
Elapsed time [2ND] is set
The picture is taken (shutter is open).
 ●Normally, set to [1ST]. ●If you set to [2ND], [2nd] will be displayed in the flash icon on the screen.  ●When a fast shutter speed is set, the Flash Synchro effect may not be sufficiently 
achieved.
 ●Flash Synchro can be used even when you use an external flash.      
						

							Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menu
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[Flash Adjust.]
You can adjust the intensity of the flash when you take a picture of a small 
subject, or when the flash reflectance is extremely high or low.
 ■Settings: -2 EV to +2 EV (unit: 1/3 EV)
When you do not want to adjust the intensity of the flash, select [0 EV].
 ●When the intensity of the flash is adjusted, [+] or [-] is displayed on the flash icon. ●The flash intensity setting will be stored in memory even when the camera is turned 
off.
[Red-Eye Removal]
Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording 
with flash red-eye reduction (
 ).
 ■Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
 ●This setting will work only when [AF Mode] is  (Face Detection). ●Depending on the circumstance, it may not be possible to correct red-eye. ●When this function is set to [ON], the flash icon changes to []/[].    
						

							Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menu
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[Color Mode]
For details (→53).
[Motion Deblur]
For details (→53).
[iHandheld Nite Shot]
For details (→53).
[iHDR]
For details (→54).
[Opt. Viewfinder]
You can set the LCD monitor display when the optional External Viewfinder is 
attached. 
 ■Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
[Aspect Bracket]
For details (→122).    
						

							Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menu
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[Time Lapse Shot]
You can preset data such as recording start time and time lapse to take still 
pictures automatically. This setting is convenient for taking pictures at constant 
intervals for landscape scenes, observation of the gradual changes in animals/
plants, and other applications. 
 ■Settings
[Shooting Interval]:
Set the time lapse. (Up to 30 
minutes in 1-minute intervals)
 • There are cases where  intervals of 5 minutes or 
more are required for some 
shutter speeds. [Start 

Time]:
Set the time to start recording. You can set the time in advance 
to start recording after a waiting period of up to 12 hours. 
[Alert]:
:  The camera notifies you of the start of recording by emitting 
a warning beep sound and flashing the  AF Assist Lamp.
:  The camera starts recording without notifying you of the 
start of recording.
[Image Count]:
10 pictures, 20 pictures, 30 pictures, 40 pictures, 50 pictures 
and 60
  pictures
 ■About interval recording
When the shutter button is pressed fully, interval recording will start and the camera 
automatically takes pictures.
 • During recording standby
 , the camera turns off automatically when no operation is 
performed for a preset interval. At the time to start recording or after the interval of 
recording time, the camera turns on automatically and the lens moves to the zoom 
position (focal length) to take a picture. (Do not attach the lens cap during recording 
standby.)
 • When the camera ON/OFF switch is set to [OFF], interval recording will end. T

o 
continue interval recording, leave the camera ON/OFF switch to [ON].    
						

							Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menu
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 ●Pictures taken using interval recording cannot be stored in the built-in memory. ●The interval recording function is not intended for application-specific systems 
(monitoring cameras).
 ●If you leave the camera unattended during interval recording, make sure that the 
camera is not stolen.
 ●Exercise caution when you perform interval recording for a long period of time in cold 
regions or in a low-temperature or high-temperature/high-humidity environment, since 
such use could cause malfunctions.
 ●There is a possibility of the camera moving when it automatically turns on or of f, for 
example, when the lens is retracting into the camera housing. We recommend fixing 
the camera to a tripod or using other methods on a stable surface when you take 
pictures using interval recording. Make sure that the camera does not topple over 
because of wind or other causes.
 ●This function cannot be used for recording motion pictures. ●Use a fully charged battery. ●Interval recording will be interrupted and the setting will be canceled in the following 
cases.
 • When the remaining battery power runs out • When the maximum number of pictures that can be recorded has been reached ●Do not connect the AV cable (optional), HDMI mini cable (optional), and USB 
connection cable during interval recording.    
						

							Application (Record)
Using the [Rec] menu
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[Date Stamp]
Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still 
picture.
 ■Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF]
 ●Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ●The date cannot be stamped when [Auto Bracket], [WB Bracket], [Aspect Bracket] 
or [Burst Shooting] is set, or when the [Panorama Shot] or [3D Photo Mode] Scene 
Mode is set.
 ●Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures 
with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapped.)
 ●Cannot change the setting in [Intelligent Auto] Mode. The setting in other Recording 
Mode is applied.
[Clock Set]
Set the clock. Same function as that in [Setup] menu. (→24)    
						

							Application (Record)
Using the [Motion Picture] menu
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Items on the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu with the same names have the same 
functions. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in other 
menu will also be changed automatically. 
 • See the corresponding [Rec] menu item for details.  • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→

25)
[Rec Mode]
Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded.
 ■Settings
[AVCHD] This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs.
[MP4] This data format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a 
computer and other such devices.
 ●For details (→84)
[Rec Quality]
Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded.
 ■Settings
[AVCHD] in [Rec Mode]
Item Picture size/Bit rate fps Aspect ratio
[PSH] 1920×1080 pixels/Approx. 28 Mbps 60p
16:9
[FSH] 1920×1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 60i
[SH] 1280×720 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 60p
[MP4] in [Rec Mode]
ItemPicture size/Bit rate fps Aspect ratio
[FHD] 1920×1080 pixels/Approx. 20 Mbps
3016:9
[HD] 1280×720 pixels/Approx. 10 Mbps
[VGA] 640×480 pixels/Approx. 4 Mbps 4:3
 ●Bit rate is the data volume for a given period of time. The bigger the volume, the 
higher the picture quality. This unit uses the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an 
abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period 
of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record.  Therefore, the 
recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded.
 ●The aspect ratio of motion pictures is set using [Rec Quality].  The aspect ratio of 
motion pictures will not be changed even if you operate the aspect ratio selector 
switch. 
 ●You can record motion pictures to the built-in memory only in [VGA] mode.