Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ls85 Operating Instructions

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Compensating the Exposure
Recording mode: 1
 5
 6
 
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of 
brightness between the subject and the background.
Under exposedProperly 
exposedOver exposed
Compensate the exposure toward 
positive. Compensate the exposure toward 
negative.
1 Press 
e [d
] to display [EXPOSURE] and press 
w /
q  to compensate the exposure.
•  Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
2  Press [MENU/SET] to fi...

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Taking Pictures that Match the Scene being 
Recorded 
(Scene Mode)
Recording mode: 5
  
When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the\
 camera sets 
the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
1  Slide the recording/playback switch to [ 1
].
2  Press [MODE] to display the mode selection 
screen.
3 Press  e/
r  to select [SCENE MODE] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
4 Press  e/
r /
w /
q  to select the Scene Mode.
•  You can switch...

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q [PORTRAIT]
The person stands out with a healthier complexion.Technique for Portrait modeTo make this mode more effective:1  Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible.
2  Move close to the subject.
 
Note•  Suitable for outdoors in the daytime.
•  The ISO sensitivity is fi  xed to [ISO80].
•  The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ 3
].
w  [SOFT SKIN]
The camera detects the face or skin area to achieve a smoother appearance than portrait mode. 
Use when taking portraits...

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r [SCENERY]
The camera focuses on distant subjects to allow you to take pictures of wide landscapes.
 
Note• Flash is  fi xed to Forced fl  ash OFF [o
].
•  The focus range is 5 m (16.41 feet) to  7.
t  [SPORTS]
Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects (e.g. outdoor sports).
 
Note•  Suitable for daylight shooting, 5 m (16.41 feet) or more away from the subject.
•  [i.AUTO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
y  [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
Shoot the subject...

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o [PARTY]
Use to take pictures at wedding receptions, indoor parties, etc. Both the people and the 
background can be shot with natural brightness using the fl
 ash and slow shutter speed.
Technique for Party mode• Use the fl ash. (You can set to [ [
] or [`
].)
•  Use a tripod and the self-timer for best results.
•  Rotate the zoom lever to Wide (1 ×), about 1.5 m (4.93 feet) from the subject.
 Note•  The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ 3
].
p  [CANDLE LIGHT]
Use to get the...

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d [PET]
Suitable for taking pictures of your pet.This allows you to set the birthday (age) and name of 
your pet. For details on how to set age and birthday, see [BABY1]/[BABY2]. (P45)
 
Note•  [i.AUTO] is activated and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
•  The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].
•  The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ 2
].
•  The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to  7.
•  Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for...

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 Note• Flash is  fi xed to Forced fl  ash OFF [o
].
•  [QUALITY] is automatically fi  xed to [8
].
•  You can take pictures suitable for 4×6/10×15 cm printing.
• The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.
•  The focus range becomes the same as in Macro Mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet)(Wide)/50 cm (1.64  feet)(Tele) to  7]
•  The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fi  xed to the 
settings for the fi  rst picture.
•  The ISO...

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b [BEACH]
Prevents underexposure of the subject under strong sunlight to allow you to take pictures on a 
beach.
 
Note•  The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ 3
].
•  Do not touch the camera with wet hands.
•  Sand or seawater may cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater  does not get into the lens or terminals.
•  Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty.
n  [SNOW]
Exposure and white balance are adjusted to make the...

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Motion Picture Mode
Recording mode: 6
  
1  Slide the recording/playback switch to [ 1
].
2  Press [MODE] to display to the mode selection screen.
3 Press  e/
r  to select [MOTION PICTURE] and then press [MENU/SET].
B
C
A4  Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to start recording.
A  Audio recording
•  The available recording time  B is displayed on 
the top right and the elapsed recording time  C is 
displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
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3 Press e/
r  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Item
Picture size fps Aspect ratio
WVGA