Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ls80 Operating Instructions

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Advanced-Shooting
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[ ASPECT RATIO]Setting the aspect ratio of 
pictures
By changing the aspect ratio, you can 
select an angle of view that matches the 
subject.
hSelect to take pictures with the 
same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or 
a computer monitor.
Select to take pictures with the 
same 3:2 aspect ratio as 35 mm 
fi lm.
jThis is suitable for landscapes 
etc. where a wide view is 
preferable.
This is also suitable for playing 
back pictures on a wide-screen 
TV, high-defi nition TV etc.
You cannot choose [] during motion 
picture mode [i]. 
The ends of the recorded pictures may 
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[ INTELLIGENT ISO]Changing ISO sensitivity 
automatically
The camera detects the movement of the 
subject and then sets the optimal ISO 
sensitivity and shutter speed according to 
the movement and the brightness of the 
subject.
The settings listed below indicates the 
selectable highest ISO sensitivity.
OFF Intelligent ISO does not 
work.
ISO MAX400 [MAX] shows the maximum 
level of ISO sensitivity. 
The ISO sensitivity 
automatically increases up 
to the set value. ISO MAX800
ISO MAX
1250
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button halfway. If you press it fully, the 
shutter speed and ISO sensitivity will be 
displayed.
Jitter is avoided when taking pictures 
indoors of a moving subject by increasing 
the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter 
speed faster. (However, picture noise will 
increase.)
Noise is avoided when taking pictures 
indoors of a subject with no movement by 
decreasing the ISO sensitivity.
Depending on the brightness and how 
fast the subject is moving, jitter may not 
be avoided.
When the moving subject is small
When the moving subject is at the edge 
of the screen
When the subject starts moving the 
instant the shutter button is pressed fully.
To avoid picture noise, we recommend 
setting [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL].
The digital zoom cannot be used. •
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							62VQT1L50
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[ SENSITIVITY]Setting the light sensitivity
ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity 
of the image sensor to light. If you set 
the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera 
becomes more suitable for recording in 
dark places.
When setting to [AUTO], the ISO 
sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a 
maximum of [ISO400] according to the 
brightness. (When using the fl ash, the 
adjustment range becomes a maximum 
of [ISO1000].)
ISO sensitivity
100  1600
Use in bright 
places 
(e.g. outdoors) SuitableNot 
suitable
Use in dark 
placesNot 
suitableSuitable
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less More
The ISO sensitivity automatically changes 
between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] in 
[HIGH SENS.] mode.
To avoid picture noise we recommend 
reducing the ISO sensitivity or setting 
[COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL].
ISO sensitivity cannot be set when the 
intelligent ISO is used. •
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[ WHITE BALANCE]Adjusting the hue for a more 
natural picture
This function allows you to reproduce a 
white color closer to the tone in real life 
on the pictures recorded under sunlight, 
halogen lighting, etc. in which the white 
color may appear reddish or bluish. Select 
a setting that matches the recording 
conditions.
AWB for auto setting (auto 
white balance)
k (Daylight)for recording 
outdoors on a bright 
day
l (Cloudy)for recording 
outdoors on a cloudy 
day
 (Shade)for recording in 
shaded areas 
outdoors on a bright 
day
m (Halogen)for recording under 
halogen lighting
o (White set)for using the preset 
white balance
p (White set)for using set mode 
with a different white 
balance setting
The optimum white balance under 
fl uorescent lights depends on the type of 
light, so use [AWB] or [|]. • Press [
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							63VQT1L50
Advanced-Shooting
  Auto White Balance (AWB)
Use of auto white balance adjustment 
in inappropriate lighting conditions may 
result in reddish or bluish pictures. Where 
the subject is surrounded by many light 
sources or there are no white or whitish 
objects in the frame, auto white balance 
adjustment may not operate properly.
In this case, set the white balance to a 
mode except [AWB] manually.
The range that is controlled by the auto 
white balance adjustment mode of this 
camera
Blue sky
Cloudy sky (Rain)
Shade
TV screen
Sunlight
White fl uorescent light
Incandescent light bulb
Sunrise and sunset
Candlelight
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10Setting the white balance manually 
(White set |)
Select [|] (White set) and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Aim the camera at a sheet of white 
paper or a similar white object so that 
the frame on the center of the screen 
turns white and then press [MENU/
SET].
WHITE SET
CANCEL SET
Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the 
menu.
You can also press the shutter button 
halfway to fi nish.
The white balance you set is saved 
even if you switch the camera off, but if 
you change the scene mode, the white 
balance setting returns to [AWB].
The white balance may not be correct if 
the subject is out of fl ash range.
The white balance cannot be set in the 
following modes:
[SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], 
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [FOOD], 
[PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT],  
[SUNSET], [BEACH], [STARRY SKY], 
[FIREWORKS], [SNOW], or [AERIAL 
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							64VQT1L50
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[ AF MODE] / [ QUICK AF]Setting the focus method
AF MODE
Select the mode that matches the 
recording conditions and the composition.
5-area-focusing:
The camera focuses on any of 5 
focus areas. This is effective when 
the subject is not in the center of 
the screen.
WH1-area-focusing (high speed):
The camera quickly focuses on 
the subject in the AF area on the 
center of the screen.
W1-area-focusing:The camera focuses on the subject 
in AF area on the center of the 
screen.
About 1-area-focusing (High speed)
You can focus on the subject more 
quickly than other AF modes.
Pictures may become still in the condition 
they were in before the subject was 
focused when you press the shutter 
button halfway. However, it is not a 
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When using the 
digital zoom or when 
you take pictures in 
dark places, the AF 
area is displayed 
on the center of the 
screen with a size wider than usual.
When multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) 
light at the same time, the camera is 
focusing on all the AF areas. The focus 
position is not predetermined because 
it is set to the position the camera 
automatically determines at the time of 
focusing. If you want to determine the 
focus position to take pictures, switch the 
AF mode to 1-area-focusing or 1-area-
focusing (high speed) mode.
In 5-area focusing mode, AF areas are 
not displayed until the camera focused 
on a subject.
AF mode is fi xed to 5-area focusing 
mode in [SELF PORTRAIT] mode.
The AF mode cannot be set in 
[FIREWORKS] mode.
QUICK AF
When quick AF is set to [ON] focusing 
will be faster when the shutter button 
is pressed as the camera automatically 
adjusts the focus when there is not much 
jittering.
Quick AF is fi xed to [ON] in Intelligent 
mode [ ].
Quick AF cannot be set in the following 
modes:
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT 
SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] or 
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							65VQT1L50
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[ BURST]Shooting in quick succession
When you press and hold the shutter button 
several pictures are taken in succession.
Burst mode
Burst speed2.5 
fps *Approx. 2 fps
Number of 
recordable 
pictures
GMax. 4 
framesDepending on 
the remaining 
capacity of the 
built-in memory 
/ card.
HMax. 7 
frames
*  The burst speed is constant regardless of 
the transfer speed of the card.
The focus is fi xed when the fi rst picture 
is taken. The exposure and the white 
balance vary depending on the burst 
mode setting. (When burst mode is set to 
[
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the fi rst picture and when the burst speed 
is set to [
], they are adjusted each 
time you take a picture.)
When the self-timer is used, the number 
of recordable pictures in burst mode is 
fi xed to 3.
In burst mode, the fl ash setting is fi xed to 
Forced Flash OFF [v].
When the burst mode setting is set to 
[], the burst speed becomes slower 
halfway. (The exact timing of this depends 
on the type of card and each settings.)
The burst speed may become slower if the 
ISO sensitivity is set to high or in dark places.
If you are following a moving subject while 
taking pictures in a place where there is 
a large difference between the light and 
shade, the exposure may not become 
optimal.
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the built-in memory, it will take time to 
write the picture data.
In burst mode, auto review is activated 
even if the setting is off. 
Burst mode cannot be set in [STARRY 
SKY] and [HI-SPEED BURST] modes.
Auto bracket mode setting is canceled 
when [BURST] is activated.
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[ COLOR MODE]Setting color effects for the 
recorded pictures
You can use following types of color effects 
depending on the image of the picture.
Item Setting
STANDARD Standard setting
NATURAL Shoot softer pictures
VIVID More vivid picture
B/W Black and white
SEPIA Sepia colored pictures
COOL More blue
WARM More red
Picture noises might stand out when 
taking a picture in a dark place. To avoid 
picture noises we recommend setting 
[COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL].
[COOL] or [WARM] cannot be set in 
intelligent mode [
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or [VIVID] cannot be set in motion picture 
mode [
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							66VQT1L50
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[ STABILIZER]This feature detects jitter and 
corrects for it
MODE1 
(7)The stabilizer operates 
continuously and can assist 
during photo composition.
MODE2 
(8)The jitter is compensated for 
when the shutter button is 
pressed. There is a greater 
stabilizing effect.
OFF
When image stabilization is not 
desired. 
e.g. When using a tripod.
The stabilizer function may not work in 
the following cases so take special care 
not to move the camera when pressing 
the shutter button.
When too much jitter occurs.
When the zoom magnifi cation is high.
In digital zoom range.
When taking pictures while following 
subjects in motion.
When the shutter speed is extremely 
slow due to dark conditions or other 
reasons.
In Intelligent mode [
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selectable.
It is fi xed to [MODE2] in [SELF 
PORTRAIT] mode and [OFF] in 
[STARRY SKY] mode.
In motion picture mode [i], [MODE2] 
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[ AF ASSIST LAMP]Focusing in low light conditions 
becomes easier
Illuminating the subject with the AF assist 
lamp allows the camera to focus on the 
subject in low light conditions.
If the AF assist lamp is set to 
[ON], an AF area with a size 
wider than usual is displayed 
and the AF assist lamp A turns 
on.
ON The AF assist lamp turns on 
under low light conditions. In this 
time, the AF assist lamp icon 
[S] appears on the screen. The 
effective range of the AF assist 
lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).
OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn 
on.
Be sure of the following points when the 
AF assist lamp is in use.
Do not look into the AF assist lamp 
closely.
Do not cover the AF assist lamp with 
your fi ngers or other objects.
When you do not want to use the AF 
assist lamp (e.g. when you take a picture 
of animals in a dark place), set the [AF 
ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it 
becomes diffi cult to focus on the subject.
The AF assist lamp is fi xed to [ON] while 
the camera is in intelligent mode [
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You cannot use the AF assist lamp in 
[SELF PORTRAIT], [SCENERY], [NIGHT 
SCENERY], [SUNSET], [FIREWORKS] 
and [AERIAL PHOTO].
[OFF] is set as initial setting in [PET] 
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Press [] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P19 )
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							67VQT1L50
Advanced-Viewing
   
Displaying Multiple Screens ( Multi Playback)
Rotate the zoom lever towards 
[   ] [W] to display multiple 
screens.
CANCEL
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For example: When you have chosen to 
show 12 pictures
 : 1 screen➝ 12 screens➝ 
30 screens➝Calendar screen 
display 
( P68 )Rotate the zoom lever towards [3] [T] to 
return to the previous screen.
Press e/r/w/q to select a 
picture.
CANCEL
JAN. 15. 2008 
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A Number of the selected picture and the 
total number of recorded pictures.
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Depending on the recorded picture and 
the setting, the following icons will appear.
[  ]  (Favorites)
[  ]  (Motion picture)
[ K ]  ([BABY1] / [BABY2] mode), 
[ 
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[  ]  (Travel date)
[  ]  (Travel destination)
[  ]  (Text stamp complete)
[  ]  (Title edit complete)
Example of 30 screens
CANCEL
JAN. 15. 2008 
To return to the normal playback
Rotate the zoom lever towards [3] [T], or 
press [MENU/SET].
The image you select is shown.
To delete a picture during a multi 
playback
Press e/r/w/q to select a picture and 
then press [ 
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Press w to select [YES].
Press [MENU/SET].
During multi playback, you cannot clear 
the shooting information from the display 
by pressing [DISPLAY].
Pictures will not be displayed in the 
rotated direction even if [ROTATE DISP.] 
is set to [ON].
Pictures will be displayed only in 12 
screens during category playback [
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and favorite [★] playback.
Multi playback cannot be activated during 
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							68VQT1L50
Advanced-Viewing
   
 
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date ( CALENDAR)
You can display pictures by recording date 
using the calendar function.
Rotate the zoom lever towards 
[ ] [W] several times to display 
the calendar screen.
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SUNSAT FRI THU WED TUE MON
The recording date of the picture selected 
in the playback screen becomes the date 
selected when the calendar screen is fi rst 
displayed.
If there are multiple pictures with the 
same recording date, the fi rst picture 
recorded on that day is displayed.
Press e/r/w/q to select the date 
to be played back.
e/r: Select the month
w/q: Select the date
If there were no pictures recorded during 
a month, the month is not displayed.
Press [MENU/SET] to display the 
pictures that were recorded on 
the selected date.
CANCEL
JAN.15.2008 
To return the calendar screen, press 
[ 
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Press e/r/w/q to select a picture 
and then press [MENU/SET].
The selected picture is displayed on the 1 
screen playback screen.
To return to the 1 screen playback 
screen
After the calendar screen is displayed, 
rotate the zoom lever towards [3] [T] to 
display 30 screens, 12 screens and  1 
screen.
The pictures are displayed without being 
rotated even if you set [ROTATE DISP.] 
to [ON].
You can display the calendar between 
January 2000 and December 2099.
If the recording date of the picture 
selected in 30 screens multi playback 
is not between January 2000 
and December 2099, the camera 
automatically displays it in the latest 
calendar date.
Pictures edited on a PC or processed on 
other equipment may be displayed with 
dates different from the actual recording 
dates.
If the date is not set in the camera, the 
recording date is set as January 1st, 
2008.
If you take pictures after setting the 
travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the 
pictures are displayed by the dates at the 
travel destination in calendar playback.
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							69VQT1L50
Advanced-Viewing
   
Using the  Playback Zoom
Rotate the zoom lever towards 
[3] [T] to enlarge the picture.
CANCEL DELETE
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When you rotate the zoom lever towards 
[
] [W] after enlarging the picture, the 
magnifi cation becomes lower. When you 
rotate the zoom lever towards [3] [T], 
the magnifi cation becomes higher.
When you change the magnifi cation, the 
zoom position indication A appears for 
about 1 second to check the position of 
the section enlarged.
Press e/r/w/q to move the 
position.
CANCEL DELETE
When you move the position to be 
displayed, the zoom position indication is 
displayed for about 1 second.
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Rotate the zoom lever towards [
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press [MENU/SET].
To delete a picture during the 
playback zoom
Press [   ].
Press w to select [YES].
Press [MENU/SET].
During playback zoom, you can press 
[DISPLAY] to show or clear the shooting 
information.
The more the picture is enlarged, the 
more its quality deteriorates.
If you want to save the enlarged picture, 
use the trimming function. 
( P79 )The playback zoom may not operate if 
pictures have been recorded with other 
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							70VQT1L50
Advanced-Viewing
Set the recording/playback switch to 
the playback [Q]. ( P18 )Playing back pictures automatically in 
order. Recommended when viewing on TV 
screen, etc.
Press [MODE], select [a SLIDE 
SHOW] using e/r and press 
[MENU/SET].
NORMAL PLAY
SLIDE SHOW
CATEGORY PLAYFAVORITE PLAY
PLAYBACK MODE
SELECT SET
Select a slide show item with e/r 
and press [MENU/SET].
ALL SLIDE SHOW
SLIDE SHOW
SLIDE SHOW
CANCEL SELECT 
SET
SLIDE SHOW
aAll pictures
★Pictures set as FAVORITE ( P82 ). 
Set [FAVORITE] to [ON] and set 
any pictures as favorites.
Pictures categorized as desired ( P72 ). (You cannot select a 
category that is not registered as 
category slide show.)
Select [START] with e and press 
[MENU/SET].
START
DURATION 
EFFECT
ALL SLIDE SHOW
2 SEC
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SELECT CANCEL 
SET
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The cursor displayed during 
playback corresponds to e/r/
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To fi nish the slide show [
a]
Press r.
Pausing
Press e during playback.
Pause will be released when you press e 
again.
To set playback duration
Select [DURATION] in step 3 and press 
q.
Select seconds (1, 2, 3, 5, MANUAL) 
with e/r and press [MENU/SET].
You can select [MANUAL] only when 
either 
★ or  is set in step 2. Press 
w/q to switch pictures in playback.
To set the effect of switching 
pictures.
Select [EFFECT] in step 3 and press q.
Select the effect with e/r and press 
[MENU/SET].
OFF Not effective
Switch while sliding.
Switch with fade-in and 
fade-out.
From center to corners.
An effect is selected at 
random.
If you set [DURATION] to [MANUAL] the 
settings in [EFFECT] are disabled.
The following functions cannot be used 
for slide show [a].
Playing back motion pictures
Power save (However, the setting for 
power save mode is fi xed to [10MIN.] 
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