Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ls6 Owners Manual For Advances 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 information 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 corrected. (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 changed.
 ■The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is AUTO
W side (Max.) Approx. 0.6 m (2 feet) - 4.6 m (15 feet)
T side (Max.) Approx. 0.6 m (2 feet) - 2.0 m (6.6 feet)
 ●The flash is activated twice. Be sure to keep still until all flashing is 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 may damage 
subject).
 ●Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode. ●Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed. ●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 shutter 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 brightness, this may be 
impossible in some cases.
Under-exposed Optimum 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 camera 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.
 ●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected 
manually. 
[Sensitivity], [Color Mode]
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 panorama 
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 picture 
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 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 process 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 (4.9 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)