Panasonic LUMIX DMC LC33 User Manual

Recording images (advanced)
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Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode
The Night Portrait mode combines the 
electronic flash with a “slow shutter” mode. 
This unique feature allows you to photograph 
close subjects against the natural night 
background. Since the shutter speed is slow, 
we highly recommend using a tripod to steady 
the camera. 
The subject should be positioned within the 
available flash range. (Tele: 
1.64 feet (50 cm) - 
4.59 feet (140 cm), Wide: 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 
7.87 feet (2.4...

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Using the Color Effect Mode
This function enables the use of 3 kinds of 
color effects.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for 
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P22)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [COL.EFFECT].
3Press 2/1 to select [OFF], [COOL], 
[WARM] or [B/W]
.
 COOL: The picture becomes bluish.
 WARM: The picture becomes reddish.
 B/W: The picture becomes black and 
white.
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 The indication [ / / ] 1 will...

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Taking Pictures using Spot Mode
When this mode is selected, both the focus 
and the exposure will be adjusted to spot on a 
limited area. This is suitable when you take 
pictures in delicate light conditions and intend 
to take a picture of a specific area.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for 
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P22)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SPOT MODE].
3Press 2/1 to set to [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 The spot AF...

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Compensating the Exposure
In some situations the illumination of the 
background and your subject may differ. Auto 
exposure systems may not always calculate 
the exposure correctly. This is a normal 
situation. This feature allows you to manually 
compensate the exposure.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for 
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P22)
1Press the [ ] button.
2Press 2/1 to compensate the 
exposure.
 You can compensate from j2 EV to i2 
EV with 1/3 EV step.
(EV is an...

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Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure 
(AE) Bracket
Pressing the shutter button once, the camera 
will automatically take 3 pictures changing 
exposure according to the set exposure 
compensation value.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for 
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P22)
1Press the [ ] button 2 times to 
select [  AUTO BRACKET].
2Press 1, then press 2/1 to set the 
exposure compensation range.
OFF
j1 EV - i1 EV
(1/3 EV step)
3Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
 The compensation...

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Using the AF/AE Lock
Normally, the camera focuses in the center 
area of the picture. Depending on how you 
compose the photo, your subject may not be 
in the center. Using AF/AE Lock you can 
focus on your subject, reposition the camera, 
and the camera will maintain proper focus.
AF: Auto focus
AE: Auto exposure
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P22)
1Aim the camera at the subject on 
which you want to adjust the focus to 
enter  the AF area 2 on the LCD...

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Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast
(Picture Adjustment)
This function enables you to adjust the color 
tone or the contrast.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for 
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P22)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [PICT.ADJ.].
3Press 2/1 to select [NATURAL], 
[STANDARD] or [VIVID]
.
 [NATURAL]: The picture becomes softer.
 [VIVID]: The picture becomes sharper.
4Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu will disappear.
 When using Vivid mode in low...

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Setting the White Balance
Auto White Balance is designed to 
automatically adjust the camera to produce 
natural flesh tones. In most situations it works 
fine. In some situations where several 
different types of lighting are present, 
enhanced performance can be achieved by 
setting the white balance manually.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for 
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P22)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to select the mode.
 AUTO:...

Recording images (advanced)
49 To set manually (White set)
Here the white set mode of white balance is 
explained.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for 
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P22)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to set to white set [ ].
Only when setting the white balance again
4Press 1.
 The message “FRAME THE CAMERA AT 
THE WHITE SURFACE AND PRESS 
SHUTTER” is displayed.
5Aim the camera at a sheet of white 
paper 1 or similar object so that it 
completely fills...

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Setting ISO Sensitivity
The ISO setting adjusts the camera’s 
sensitivity to light. Generally, the lower the 
ISO setting, the better the picture quality will 
be. Increasing the ISO value will make the 
camera more sensitive in low light.
[Preparation]
 Set the mode dial except for 
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P22)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SENSITIVITY].
3Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity.
 AUTO: The ISO sensitivity is 
automatically adjusted. If your picture...