Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc L10 Operating Instructions

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∫About face detection
This function detects a person’s face in the 
image area so that the focus can be 
adjusted properly. This is particularly 
effective in preventing errors such as when 
the focus is on the background when taking 
a commemorative photograph. 
When the camera detects a person’s face, 
the following color AF area is displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed 
halfway, the frame turns green when the 
camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is 
detected. Other faces that are the same 
distance away as faces within the yellow 
AF areas are also focused.
Up to 15 AF areas are displayed.
 When [ ] is selected and the metering 
mode is set to multiple [ ], the camera 
will adjust the exposure to suit the 
person’s face.
Under certain picture-taking conditions 
including the following cases, the face 
detection function may fail to work, 
making it impossible to detect faces. [AF] 
is switched to [ ].
– When the face is not facing the camera
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or 
dark
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– 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
 The face detection function is not 
activated when using the digital zoom.
The AF area displayed is bigger than 
usual when taking pictures in dark places 
or when using the digital zoom.
The camera is focusing on all the AF 
areas when multiple AF areas (max. 
9 areas) light at the same time.
The focus position is not predetermined. It 
is set to a position automatically 
determined by the camera at the time of 
focusing. If you want to determine the 
focus position to take pictures, switch the 
AF mode to [ ] or [ ].
If the AF mode is set to [ ], [ ], [ ] 
or [ ] the AF area is not displayed until 
the picture is brought into focus.
Switch the AF mode to [ ] if it is difficult 
to focus using [ ].
 This setting is fixed to face detection when 
taking pictures with Live View in auto 
mode [ ]. 
 It is not possible to set face detection in 
the following cases.
– In [FOOD] in scene mode
 The camera automatically switches to 
phase difference AF [ ] (P59) if you 
use a lens that does not support contrast 
AF (P13) even if [LIVE VIEW AF] (P107) 
in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to 
[ ] (P58).
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∫About AF area selection
You can select the AF area when [ ], 
[ ] or [ ] is selected.
1Set the focus to [AFS].
2Press 2 ().
3Press 2/1 to select AF mode and 
then press 4.
4Move the AF area with 3/4/2/1.
5Press [MENU/SET] to close.
When selecting [ ] or [ ]
You can select 1 AF area from the 
11 areas.
 The spot metering target can also be 
moved to match the AF area when using 
[].When selecting [ ]
You can select the AF area frame as shown 
in the following illustration by pressing 3/
4/2/1.
 You can also use the front dial or the rear 
dial to select the AF area frame.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
Manual focus when taking 
pictures with Live View
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2Rotate the focus ring to focus on 
the subject.
[ ] appears on the LCD monitor for 
about 5 seconds if you set to take 
pictures with manual focus.
3Take the picture.
∫Technique for Manual focus
1Rotate the focus ring.
2Rotate it a little more.
3Finely focus on the subject by rotating 
the focus ring slowly in reverse.∫About MF Assist
If you press [MENU/SET] after pressing 2 
when taking pictures with manual focus, the 
MF assist screen is enlarged 8 times and it 
becomes easier to focus.
1Press 2 to display the MF assist 
screen.
2Press 3/4/2/1 to change the 
position of the MF assist screen.
3Press [MENU/SET] to magnify the 
MF assist screen.
Rotate the focus ring to focus on the 
subject.
The enlarged area can be moved by 
pressing 3/4/2/1.
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4Press [MENU/SET] to close MF 
assist.
The screen returns to the previous 
screen.
 The MF assist disappears in the following 
cases.
– About 10 seconds after you stop 
pressing 3/4/2/1 or rotating the focus 
ring
– When the shutter button is pressed 
halfway
 The MF assist returns to the center of the 
screen when the camera is turned off and 
then on again.
 You cannot use MF assist when using the 
digital zoom.
Taking Pictures using 
the Built-in Flash
ATo open the flash
Slide the [ OPEN] lever.
BTo close the flashPress the flash until it clicks.
 Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[ ] while the flash is closed.
∫Switching to the appropriate flash 
setting
Set the flash to match the recording.
1Press [MENU/SET] to display the 
menu.
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select 
[FLASH] in the [REC] menu [ ] 
and then press 1.
3Press 3/4 to select the mode 
and then press [MENU/SET].
Refer to “Available flash settings by 
recording mode” on P66 for information 
about available flash settings.
 You can also use the front dial or the 
rear dial to select a menu item.
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the 
menu.
You can also press the shutter button 
halfway to close the menu.
 [ ] is displayed on the Viewfinder if you 
open the flash.
 You can also use [FUNC] to set. (P91)
MENU/SET
A
BOPEN
MENU/SET
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 Use this when you take pictures of 
people in low lighting conditions.
 Use this when your subject is back-lit 
or under fluorescent light.
 Use this when your subject is back-lit 
or under fluorescent light.
 Use this when you take pictures of 
people in front of a dark background.
 Use this when you take pictures of 
people in front of a dark background.
 Use this when you take pictures in 
places where the use of the flash is not 
permitted.
¢The flash is activated twice. The 
interval between the first and 
second flash is longer when [ ], 
[ ] or [ ] is set. The subject 
should not move until the second 
flash is activated. :AUTO
The flash is automatically activated when 
the recording conditions make it 
necessary.
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction
The flash is automatically activated when 
the recording conditions make it 
necessary.
It is activated once before the actual 
recording to reduce the red-eye 
phenomenon (eyes of the subject 
appearing red in the picture) and then 
activated again for the actual recording.
: Forced ON
The flash is activated every time 
regardless of the recording conditions.
: Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction
The flash is activated every time 
regardless of the recording conditions. 
Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye 
phenomenon.
: Slow sync.
If you take a picture with a dark 
background landscape, this feature will 
slow the shutter speed when the flash is 
activated so that the dark background 
landscape will become bright.
: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction
If you take a picture with a dark 
background landscape, this feature will 
slow the shutter speed when the flash is 
activated so that the dark background 
landscape will become bright. 
Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye 
phenomenon.
: Forced OFF
The flash is fixed to Forced OFF [ ] 
when it is closed.
The flash is not activated in any recording 
conditions.
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∫Available flash settings by recording 
mode
The available flash settings depend on the 
recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial 
setting) You cannot set AUTO/Red-eye reduction 
[ ], Forced ON/Red-eye reduction 
[ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction 
[ ] when 2nd Curtain Synchro is set.
 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 
advanced scene mode or the scene mode 
flash setting is reset to the initial setting if 
the advanced scene mode or the scene 
mode is changed and then used.
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The available flash range to take pictures 
(when the supplied lens is attached)
The available flash settings for the built-in flash 
differ depending on the ISO sensitivity setting.
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ISO 
sensitivityAvailable flash range
WideTe l e
AUTO2.0 m 
(6.6 feet) to 
5.5 m 
(18.0 feet)1.0 m 
(3.3 feet) to 
3.7 m 
(12.1 feet)
ISO1002.0 m 
(6.6 feet) to 
2.8 m 
(9.2 feet)1.0 m 
(3.3 feet) to 
1.9 m 
(6.2 feet)
ISO2002.0 m 
(6.6 feet) to 
3.9 m 
(12.8 feet)1.0 m 
(3.3 feet) to 
2.6 m 
(8.5 feet)
ISO4002.0 m 
(6.6 feet) to 
5.5 m 
(18.0 feet)1.0 m 
(3.3 feet) to 
3.7 m 
(12.1 feet)
ISO8002.0 m 
(6.6 feet) to 
7.8 m 
(25.6 feet)1.0 m 
(3.3 feet) to 
5.3 m 
(17.4 feet)
ISO16002.0 m 
(6.6 feet) to 
11.0 m 
(36.1 feet)1.0 m 
(3.3 feet) to 
7.5 m 
(24.6 feet)
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 The available flash range is an 
approximation.
 Refer to P78 for the ISO sensitivity.
 Refer to P39, 86 for the focus range.
 If the distance between the camera and 
the subject is less than 2.0 m (6.6 feet) 
when taking a picture with the flash, the 
photo flash will be obscured by the lens 
and one part of the screen will become 
dark. Check the distance between the 
camera and the subject when taking a 
picture.
 To avoid picture noise, we recommend 
reducing the ISO sensitivity before taking 
pictures. (P78)
∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in [ ]
¢2 This becomes 60 seconds in [ ] 
mode and B (Bulb) in [ ] mode.
 When the flash is activated, the shutter 
speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th 
of a second.
 Do not look directly at the flash at 
close range when it is activated.
 Do not bring the flash too close to 
objects or close the flash while it is 
activated. The objects may be 
discolored by its heat or lighting.
 Do not cover the photo flash with your 
fingers or other objects. Do not carry the camera using the opened 
built-in flash.
 Do not close the flash soon after it is 
activated prior to taking pictures due to 
Auto/Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a 
malfunction.
 If you press the shutter button halfway 
when the flash is activated, the flash icon 
on the LCD monitor turns red.
 When you take a picture beyond the 
available flash range, the exposure may 
not be adjusted properly and the picture 
may become bright or dark.
 The white balance may not be properly 
adjusted if the flash level is insufficient. 
(P75)
 If you repeat taking a picture, it may not 
actually be taken even if the flash is 
activated. Take a picture after the access 
indication disappears.
 The red-eye reduction effect differs 
between people. Also, if the subject was 
far away from the camera or was not 
looking at the first flash, the effect may not 
be evident.
 When the flash is being charged, the flash 
icon blinks red, and you cannot take a 
picture even when you press the shutter 
button fully.
 When taking pictures in burst mode or 
auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for 
every flash activated.
 If you take pictures with the flash when 
the lens hood is attached, the flash 
may be obscured by the lens hood.
 When you attach an external flash, it takes 
priority over the built-in flash. Refer to 
P125 for the external flash.
Flash settingShutter speed 
(Sec.)
:AUTO
:AUTO/
Red-eye reduction1/30
¢1 to 1/4000
: Forced ON
: Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction1/30
¢2 to 1/160
: Slow sync.
: Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction1 to 1/4000
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Adjust the flash output when the subject is 
small or reflection ratio is extremely high or 
low.
1Press [MENU/SET] to display the 
menu.
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select 
[FLASH ADJUST.] in the [REC] 
menu [ ] and then press 1.
3Press 2/1 to adjust the flash 
output and then press [MENU/SET].
Select [0] to return to the original flash 
output.
You can also use the front dial or the 
rear dial to set.
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the 
menu.
You can also press the shutter button 
halfway to close the menu.
 You can adjust from [`2EV] to [_2 EV] in 
steps of [1/3 EV].
 If you adjust the flash output, the adjusted 
flash output value is displayed on the LCD 
monitor. Also, [ ] is displayed on the 
Viewfinder.
 The flash output setting is memorized 
even if the camera is turned off.2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just 
before the shutter closes when taking 
pictures of moving objects such as cars 
using a slow shutter speed.
1Press [MENU/SET] to display the 
menu.
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select 
[FLASH SYNC.] in the [REC] 
menu [ ] and then press 1.
3Press 4 to select [2ND] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
 You can also use the front dial or the 
rear dial to select a menu item.
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the 
menu.
You can also press the shutter button 
halfway to close the menu.
∫1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking 
pictures with the flash.
Adjusting the flash output
MENU/SET
Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro
MENU/SET
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∫2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the 
subject and picture becomes dynamic.
 Set it to [1ST] normally.
 [2ND] is displayed in the flash icon on the 
LCD monitor if you set [FLASH SYNC.] to 
[2ND].
 The flash sync. settings are also effective 
when using an external flash. (P125)
 When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect 
of 2nd curtain synchro may deteriorate.
 You cannot set AUTO/Red-eye reduction 
[ ], Forced ON/Red-eye reduction 
[ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction 
[ ] when [FLASH SYNC.] is set to [2ND].
Fixing the Focus and 
the Exposure
(AF/AE Lock)
This is useful when you want to take a 
picture of a subject outside the AF frame or 
the contrast is too strong and you cannot 
achieve appropriate exposure.
∫Fixing the exposure only
1Align the screen with the subject 
that you want to fix the exposure 
of.
AViewfinder Display
2Press and hold [AFL/AEL] to fix 
the exposure.
BViewfinder Display
CWhen taking pictures with Live View
DAE lock indication
The aperture value and the shutter 
speed light.
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If you release [AFL/AEL], 
[AF/AE LOCK] is canceled.
3While pressing [AFL/AEL], move 
the camera as you compose the 
picture.
4Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus on the subject and then 
press it fully.
EViewfinder Display
∫Fixing the focus or the focus/the 
exposure
1Press [MENU/SET] to display the 
menu.
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select [AF/
AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM 
MENU] menu [ ] and then 
press 1.
3Press 3/4 to select [AF] or [AF/
AE] and then press [MENU/SET].
 You can also use the front dial or the 
rear dial to select a menu item.
4Press [MENU/SET] to close the 
menu.
You can also press the shutter button 
halfway to close the menu.
When [AF] is selected
(Fixing the focus only)
1Aim the AF frame at the subject.
2Press and hold [AFL/AEL] to fix the 
focus.
 The focus indication lights when the 
subject is focused.
 If you release [AFL/AEL], 
[AF/AE LOCK] is canceled.
3While pressing [AFL/AEL], move the 
camera as you compose the picture 
and then press the shutter button fully.
When [AF/AE] is selected
(Fixing the focus and the exposure)
1Aim the AF frame at the subject.
2Press and hold [AFL/AEL] to fix the 
focus and the exposure.
 The focus indication, aperture value 
and the shutter speed light when the 
subject is focused and the exposure is 
set.
 If you release [AFL/AEL], 
[AF/AE LOCK] is canceled.
3While pressing [AFL/AEL], move the 
camera as you compose the picture 
and then press the shutter button fully.
 If you set [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] in the 
[CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ON], you can 
fix the focus and the exposure even if you 
release the [AFL/AEL] button after 
pressing it. (P104)
 AF Lock only is effective when taking 
pictures in manual exposure mode.
 AE Lock only is effective when taking 
pictures with manual focus.
 In auto mode [ ], the setting is fixed to 
AE lock.
ISO
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