Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ls5 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Changing recording information display
You can switch between the various types of information shown on the LCD \
monitor, such 
as recording information.
 
●For motion picture or Slide Show playback, the operational guidance info\
rmation is 
either displayed or not displayed on the LCD monitor.
 
●In Recording Mode
Recording information No display
 
●In Playback Mode
Picture information Picture information + 
Recording information No display
Press to change display 
						

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Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:     
Display [Flash]
Select the desired type
(Can also be selected with .)
Type, operationsUses
[Auto]
 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use
[Auto/Red-Eye]∗ • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce 
red-eye) Taking pictures of subjects in 
dark places
[Forced Flash On]
 • Always flash Taking pictures with backlight 
or under bright lighting (e.g. 
fluorescent)
[Forced On/Red-Eye]∗ • Always flash (reduce red-eye)
[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]∗ • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-
eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter pictures) Taking pictures of subjects 
against a nightscape (tripod 
recommended)
[Forced Flash Off]
 • Never flash Places where flash use is 
prohibited
∗
   When [Red-Eye Removal] is activated in the Recording menu, the  icon is displayed, 
red-eye is automatically detected, and the still picture data is correct\
ed. (Only when [AF 
Mode] is set to 
 (Face Detection).) 
						

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Taking pictures with flash
 
■ Available types in each mode 
(○: Available,  –: Not available, ○: Default setting)
[Scene Mode]
○○∗1○○○
–○ –○○ –○○ –○○ –––– ○–––○–○○○ –○ –○○○○––––––– ○––––––––– ○–○ ––––○○○○○○○○○○○○
∗
1  Set to , ,  or  according to the subject and brightness. • The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes\
: , , , , .
 • Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is cha\
nged.
 
■ The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is AUTO
W side (Max.) Approx. 0.6 m (1.97 feet) - 4.6 m (15.09 feet)
T side (Max.) Approx. 0.6 m (1.97 feet) - 2.0 m (6.56 feet)
 
●The flash is activated twice. Be sure to keep still until all flashing i\
s complete.  
●Shutter speeds are as follows:
 •, , ,  : 1/60 - 1/2000th
 •,  : 1/8 ∗2 - 1/2000th
∗2  Varies according to [Intelligent Auto] Mode, [Scene Mode] scene, etc. 
●The effect of Red-Eye Reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by 
factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking \
at the camera 
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of Red-Eye Reduction 
may be negligible.
 
●Do not touch or look at the flash ( →7) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).
Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light m\
ay damage 
subject).
 
●Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode. 
●Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is cha\
nged. 
●When [AUTO] is set in [Sensitivity], the ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in \
a range up 
to 800.
 
●No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging). 
●Insufficient light may prevent appropriate exposure or white balance. 
●Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds. 
●Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly. 
						

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Taking pictures with the self-timer
Recording Mode:     
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the 
shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.
 
●Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shu\
tter button is 
pressed fully.
 
●In [Self Portrait] Scene Mode, [10sec.] is unavailable.
Display [Selftimer]
Select time duration
(Can also be selected with .)
Take a picture
Press the shutter button fully to make the self-
timer indicator flash and start recording after 
the preset time.
 • To cancel while in operation 
→ Press [MENU/SET]
Self-timer indicator 
						

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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
Recording Mode:     
Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is \
difference 
between brightness of object and background). Depending on the brightne\
ss, this may be 
impossible in some cases.
Under-exposedOptimum exposure Over-exposed
Plus directionMinus direction
 
●After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value (  for example) is displayed. 
●The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camer\
a is turned 
off.
Display [Exposure]
Select a value
No compensation 
						

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Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode]
Recording Mode: 
Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (\
exposure, 
coloring, etc.) for given scenes. 
 
●Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of 
your picture.
 
●You cannot set the [Sensitivity] setting because it is automatically adju\
sted by the 
camera. (Available settings vary according to scene setting.)
Display the screen for Recording 
Mode selection
Select  [Scene Mode]
Select and set the scene
 
●Scene menu 
						

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]
[Portrait]
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright \
daylight conditions.Tips • The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the  camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.
 
[Self Portrait]
Take pictures of yourself.
Tips  • Use of the 2-second self-timer is recommended when the shutter speed is \
 slow or jitter occurs easily.
 
[Scenery]Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
 
●How to select a scene. (→36) 
●Using flash in Scene Modes. ( →33) 
						

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]
[Panorama 
Assist]
Use the supplied software to join multiple pictures into a single panora\
ma 
picture.
  Use   to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to set.  Take the picture.  Select [Next], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
 • Alternatively, press the shutter button halfway.
 • You can take pictures again by selecting [Retake].
  Change the composition and take the picture so that a part of the pictur\
e 
overlaps with the previous picture.
 • To take more pictures, select [Next] and repeat steps  and .
Section of picture that was taken last time
   After you finish taking pictures, select [Exit], and press [MENU/SET] to\
 set.
Tips  • Use a tripod.
 • When it is dark, use the self-timer to record pictures.
Notes  • The focus, zoom, Exposure Compensation, White Balance, shutter speed,  and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at the setting for the first picture.
 • Panorama picture stitching cannot be performed by this camera. Use the  software on the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to make the pictures 
you record into a panorama still picture with your computer. 
 
[Sports]Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.
Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
 
●How to select a scene. (→36) 
●Using flash in Scene Modes. ( →33) 
						

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]
 
[Night Portrait]
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.\
Tips • Use flash.
 • Subject should not move.
 • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 
[Night 
Scenery]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes.
Tips • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Notes  • Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
 • After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to proc\
ess the  signal. This is not a malfunction.
 
[Food]Takes natural-looking pictures of food.
 
[Party]
Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as 
weddings.
Tips • Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
 • Zoom: Wide (W side)
 • Use flash.
 • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 
●How to select a scene. (→36) 
●Using flash in Scene Modes. ( →33) 
						

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]
 [Baby]
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors. • To record age
  Select [Age], and press [MENU/SET].  Select [SET] with  , and press [MENU/SET].  Set birthday with    , and press [MENU/SET].  Select [Exit] with , and press [MENU/SET].
Tips  • Make sure [Age] is [ON] before taking a picture.
Notes  • You can perform print settings on your computer using the software  “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the supplied CD-ROM when you print [Age] on a still 
picture.
 
[Sunset]Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.
 
 [High Sens.]Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with 
  and press [MENU/SET].
 
●How to select a scene. (→36) 
●Using flash in Scene Modes. ( →33)