Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lc1 Operating Instructions

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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the 
lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate the auto focus.
Preparation
 Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
1Select [MF ASSIST] from the 
[SETUP] menu (in the recording 
mode) (P23) and then set it to 
[MF1] or [MF2].
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button after finishing the 
setting.2Rotate the focus ring to...

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ªMF ASSIST
When you rotate the focus ring while 
setting [MF ASSIST] to [MF1] or [MF2], 
the MF assistance is activated and the 
screen is enlarged. It allows you to 
focus on the subject more easily.
 [MF1]: The center of the screen is 
enlarged. You can adjust the 
focus while determining 
composition of the whole of the 
screen.
 [MF2]: The whole of the screen is 
enlarged. It is convenient for 
adjusting the focus in Wide.
 [OFF]: The screen is not enlarged.
 The MF...

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Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)
Preparation
 In Motion image mode, review function is not activated.
1Press 4/[REVIEW].
 The last recorded picture appears 
for about 10 seconds.
 Press the shutter button halfway or 
4/[REVIEW] to cancel the review.
 You can check the previous or 
following picture with 2/1.
 When the recorded pictures are too 
bright or dim, compensate the 
exposure. (P48)2Enlarge and shift the picture.
A:1k
>4k>8k
B:8k>4k>1k
C: It moves the...

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Using the Optical Zoom
You can record people and objects at a wide angle with 1k of optical zoom 
(35 mm-camera equivalent: 28 mm), or you can zoom in on landscapes up to 3.2k 
of optical zoom (35 mm-camera equivalent: 90 mm) by rotating the zoom ring.
Preparation
 Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
ªTo make subjects appear further 
away (Wide)ªTo make subjects appear closer 
(Tele)
¬
Suggestions/Tips ¬
 The picture may be slightly distorted 
according to...

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Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Preparation
 Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
ªTo open the flash
Press the [ OPEN] button.
ªTo close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
 Be sure to close the flash when not in 
use.
ªSwitching to the appropriate flash 
setting
:AUTO
The flash is automatically activated 
according to the recording condition.
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction
The flash is automatically activated 
according to the recording...

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: Forced OFF
Even in dark places, the flash is not 
activated.
Use this when taking pictures in 
places where use of the flash is not 
allowed.
 Refer to P72 for setting the 1st and 
2nd curtain.
ªAvailable flash settings
¢When setting to the 2nd Curtain 
Synchro, flash setting is not available.
ªThe available flash range to take 
pictures Refer to P37 for the focus range.
ªAdjusting flash output
Adjust the flash output when the subject 
is small or reflection ratio is...

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on the subject or the skin color of the 
subject may be turned white. In this 
case, you can defuse the shadows and 
take pictures naturally by using bounce 
flash.
You can slant the flash at a 65o angle. 
(Bounce flash lock)
Aim the flash at the ceiling and take 
the picture.
 We recommend setting the white 
balance to [AUTO] (P62).
¬
Suggestions/Tips ¬
 In Motion image mode or when the 
flash is closed, flash setting is fixed to 
the Forced OFF [ ].
 Do not stare at the...

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Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the 
difference of brightness between the subject and the background.
Preparation
 Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
1Press [ ] until 
[ EXPOSURE] appears on the 
screen to compensate the 
exposure.
 You can compensate from j2EV 
to i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 EV is an abbreviation of Exposure 
Value, and it is the amount of light 
given to...

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Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
This mode allows you to take pictures automatically according to the compensation 
range of the exposure by pressing the shutter button only once.
You can select the picture with the desired exposure among different exposures.
Preparation
 Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
1Press [ ] until 
[ AUTO BRACKET] appears on 
the screen to set the 
compensation range of the 
exposure.
 You can select the auto bracket 
from 0...

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Preparation
 Set the operational mode dial except for [ ]. (P30)
1Switch the self-timer setting.
: Self-timer set to 10 seconds
;
: Self-timer set to 2 seconds
;
No display (canceled)2Focus on the subject to take the 
picture.
 If you press the [MENU] button 
when the self-timer is set, the 
self-timer setting is canceled.
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
 When using a tripod or in other cases, 
setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a 
convenient...