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
 nish. •   You can also press the shutter button halfway to fi  nish.
 
Note•  EV is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”, and it is the amount of light given to the CCD 
according to the aperture value and the shutter speed.
•  The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
•  The exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
•  The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the  subject.
•  You cannot compensate the exposure in [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode.
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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 menu screens by the page from any menu item 
by rotating the zoom lever.
5  Press [MENU/SET] to set.•  The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected Scene Mode.
•  Depending on the scene mode, the setting screen appears.
Scene mode help [ 6 INFORMATION]•  To see explanations about the scene modes, press [DISPLAY] while a 
Scene Mode is selected in step  4
. Press again to return to the Scene 
Mode menu.
  Note•  To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET] and  q, and then perform steps  4
 and  5
 above.
•  Refer to P38 for the shutter speed.
• The  fl ash settings return to the initial settings when you change the Scene Mode.
•  The color of the picture may seem strange if you use a scene mode that is unsuitable for the  shot.
•  The following cannot be set in Scene Mode. – [SENSITIVITY]/[COLOR  MODE]
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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 from the chest up.
Technique for Soft skin 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 daylight shooting.
• Other  fl esh-colored elements are also softened.
•  The effect may not be as obvious if there is not enough light.
•  The ISO sensitivity is fi  xed to [ISO80].
•  The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ 3
].
e  [SELF PORTRAIT]
For taking pictures of yourself easily.
Technique for Self portrait mode•  Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights 
up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera 
still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
•  The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is blinking.  Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus.
•  The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for  reviewing.
•  If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we recommend using the 2 second self- timer.
 Note•  The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Wide).
•  When you select [SELF PORTRAIT], the zoom magnifi  cation is automatically moved to Wide.
•  The self-timer can only be set to [OFF] or [2SEC.]. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will  remain until the camera is turned off, the Scene Mode is changed or the camera is switched to 
the Playback Mode.
•  Optical image stabilizer is fi  xed to [MODE2]. (P59)
•  The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ 3
]
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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 with natural brightness using the fl
 ash and slow shutter speed.
Technique for Night portrait mode• Use the fl  ash. (You can set to [ [
].)
•  Due to the slow shutter speed, use a tripod and the self-timer for best results.
•  Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking a picture.
•  Rotate the zoom lever to Wide (1 ×), about 1.5 m (4.93 feet) from the subject.
  Note•  The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 5 m (16.41 feet).
•  The shutter may close (max. about 8 sec.) after shooting due to signal processing. This is not 
a malfunction.
•  When shooting in dark places, noise may become visible.
•  The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ 3
].
u  [NIGHT SCENERY]
The nightscape can be recorded vividly.
Technique for Night scenery mode•  When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set 
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. We recommend using the tripod and 
the self-timer for best results.
 Note
• Flash is  fi xed to Forced fl  ash OFF [o
].
•  The focus range is 5 m (16.41 feet) to  7.
•  The shutter may close (max. about 8 seconds) after shooting due to signal processing. This is  not a malfunction.
•  When shooting in dark places, noise may become visible.
i  [FOOD] 
Use to take pictures of food in restaurants, irrespective of the lighting, so that the natural colors 
of the subject come out.
 Note•  The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to 
7.
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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 most from the mood created by candlelight.Technique for Candle light mode• Don’t use the 
fl ash.
•  Use a tripod and the self-timer for best results.
  Note•  The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to  7.
•  The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ 3
].
a  [BABY1] / 
s [BABY2]
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the 
fl ash, the light from it 
is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to 
have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using 
[TEXT STAMP] (P67).
Birthday ([AGE])/name setting
1 Press  e/
r  to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 
q.
2 Press  e/
r  to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3  Enter the birthday or name. Birthday:
w/
q : Select the items (year/month/day).
e /
r : Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P66.
•  When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].
•  If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting  screen appears automatically.
4  Press [MENU/SET] to fi  nish.
To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step  2
 of the “Birthday ([AGE])/Name setting” procedure.
 
Note•  The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the 
CD-ROM (supplied).
•  If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or  name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
•  The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to  7.
•  [i.AUTO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
•  If you turn on the camera in [BABY1]/[BABY2], the age and name will be displayed at the  lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
•  If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.
•  The birthday setting can be reset with [RESET].
•  The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ 3
].
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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 more details.
f  [SUNSET]
Use to take pictures of the sunset. Sunset color can be reproduced vividly.
 
Note• Flash is  fi xed to Forced fl  ash OFF [o
].
•  The ISO sensitivity is fi  xed to [ISO80].
z [HIGH SENS.]
This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects 
in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity automatically 
switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
Picture sizePress 
e/
r  to select the picture size and then press [MENU/SET] to 
set.
•  3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
  Note•  [QUALITY] is automatically fi  xed to [8
].
•  You can take pictures suitable for 4×6/10×15 cm printing.
•  The focus range becomes the same as Macro Mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet)(Wide)/50 cm (1.64  feet)(Tele) to  7]
x  [HIGH-SPEED BURST]
This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
Picture size
1 Press  e/
r  to select the picture size and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
•  3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
2 Take pictures. •  Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Maximum Burst speed approx. 4.5 pictures/second
Number of recordable 
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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 sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO500] and [ISO800]. However, the  ISO sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed.
•  The batteries will run out faster in High Speed Burst Mode than in Normal Mode.
c  [STARRY SKY]
Take clear pictures of the night sky or other dark subjects.
Setting the shutter speedChoose a shutter speed; 15, 30, or 60 seconds.1 Press 
e/
r  to select the shutter speed and then press [MENU/
SET].
•  The shutter speed can also be changed in quick menu (P20).
2  Take a picture.•  The countdown screen appears. Do not move the camera. [PLEASE  WAIT...] appears for the number of seconds you chose for shutter 
speed after the countdown. This is to process the signals.
•  To cancel the shot, press [MENU/SET] while the countdown screen  is displayed.
Technique for Starry sky mode•  The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds, so use a tripod and the self-timer for best results.
 Note• Flash is  fi xed to Forced fl  ash OFF [o
].
•  The ISO sensitivity is fi  xed to [ISO80].
•  The Optical Image Stabilizer function is fi  xed to [OFF].
v [FIREWORKS]
Take beautiful pictures of fi
 reworks exploding in the night sky.
Technique for Fireworks mode•  Shutter speed becomes slower so use a tripod.
 
Note•  This is most effective on subjects 10 m (32.81 feet) or more from the camera.
•  The shutter speed becomes:
– When [OFF] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer function: 2 seconds
– When Optical Image Stabilizer [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is on: 1/4th or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds when the camera determines that there is little jitter such 
as when using a tripod etc.). You can change shutter speed when exposure is compensated.
•  AF area is not displayed.
•  The ISO sensitivity is fi  xed to [ISO80].
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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 white of the snow stand out.
m [AERIAL PHOTO] 
Allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
Technique for Aerial photo modeUse this technique if it is diffi
 cult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera 
at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fi  x the focus, then aim the 
camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture. 
  Note• Flash is  fi xed to Forced fl  ash OFF [o
].
•  Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.
•  When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.
•  The focus range is 5 m (16.41 feet) to  7.
•  Be careful about the refl  ection from the window.
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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.
•  After pressing the shutter button fully, release  it straight away. If the button is held down, the 
sound will not be recorded for a few seconds when 
recording starts.
•  When the subject is focused, the focus indication  lights.
•  The focus and zoom are fi  xed to those set at the beginning of recording (for the fi  rst 
frame).
•  The audio is also recorded through the built-in microphone. (Motion pictures cannot be  recorded without audio.)
5  Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.•  If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically.
Changing the settings for the picture quality
When you set the picture quality to [WVGA] or [VGA], we recommend using a high-speed 
card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package for shooting motion pictures.
1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Press  e/
r  to select [REC QUALITY] and then 
press  q.
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3 Press e/
r  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Item
Picture size fps Aspect ratio
WVGA