Panasonic Camera Lumix Xs1 Owners Manual

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2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. The icon changes depending on the type 
of subject and brightness.  (P28)
¢ 2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
[Red-Eye Removal]  (P79) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon.
ItemDescription of settings
[ ‡ ]...

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∫Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
¢[ ] is displayed.•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated...

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∫The available flash range
•The available flash range is an approximation.
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 The shutter speed changes depending on the [Stabilizer] setting.
¢ 2 When [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set.
•¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.–When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].
–When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image Stabilizer is 
set to [ON].
•In Intelligent Auto...

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1)
(DMC-FH10)
1Press 2 [ë].
2Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.
•The self-timer cannot be set when recording motion pictures.
ItemDescription of settings
[]([10sec.])
Picture is taken 10 seconds  after shutter is pressed....

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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes: (DMC-XS1)
(DMC-FH10)
Use this function when you cannot achieve appr opriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.
1Press 3 [ È] to display [Exposure].
•EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV 
changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the...

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Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode) (DMC-XS1)
Recording Mode: (DMC-XS1)  
This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting 
example images and checking them on the screen.
1Press [MODE].
2Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select [Creative Control], and then press [MENU/
SET].
3Press 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a 
preview display...

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¢These pictures are examples to show the effect.
This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.
This effect gives a faded image.
This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.
This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and 
enhances bright parts.
[Expressive]
[Retro]
[High Key]
•If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, the effect may not be 
apparent in places with insufficient brightness.
[Low Key] 

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This effect creates a sepia image.
This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and 
white picture.
This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.
This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright 
parts.
[Sepia]
[Dynamic Monochrome]
[Impressive Art]
•If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, seams between 
pictures may become noticeable.
[High Dynamic] 

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This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.
This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy 
camera.
This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama.
[Cross Process]
Items that can be set
ColorGreen tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone
•
Press  2/1  to select the color to enhance, and 
press [MENU/SET].
[Toy Effect]
Items that can be set
Color Orange emphasized Blue emphasized
•Press 2/1 to select the color tone , and 
press...

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This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel.
This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness.
[Soft Focus]
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the 
screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[One Point Color]
∫Set the color to leave in
1Fit the color you want to leave in the 
frame at the center of the screen, and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•
If you press  4 ([DISP.]), you will return to 
step 
1.
2Check the color you have...