Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx10 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using Zoom
To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination.
[i.Zoom]
Recording mode: 
You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up 
to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of \
picture quality.
 →  [Rec] /  [Motion Picture] → [i.Zoom]
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
 ●When [Picture Size] is set to [S], the zoom ratio can be increased to up\
 to 1.5x the original zoom 
ratio.
 ●This function is not available in the following cases: • [ Impressive Art], [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode)
 • [

Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
 • During [

Macro Zoom] recording
 • When recording burst pictures with [Burst Rate

] set to [SH]
 • When [

HDR] is set to [ON]
 • When [

Multi Exp.] is set
 • When [

iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON]
 • When [

iHDR] is set to [ON]
 • When [

Quality] is set to [  
 ],  [  ] or [  ] 
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using Zoom
[Digital Zoom]
Recording mode: 
Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extended optical zoom.
Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.
 →  [Rec] /  [Motion Picture] → [Digital Zoom]
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
 ●When [Digital Zoom] is used simultaneously with [i.Zoom], you can only increase the zoom ratio 
up to 2x.
 ●When using [Digital Zoom], we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (→129) for taking 
pictures.
 ●The AF area is largely displayed at the center in the Digital Zoom range. ●This function is not available in the following cases: • When [Live V
iew Mode] is set to [ECO 30fps] (setting at the time of purchase)
 • [

Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
 • [

Impressive Art], [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop], [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
 • When recording using [Post Focus

]
 • When recording with [High Speed V

ideo]
 • When recording burst pictures with [Burst Rate

] set to [SH]
 • When [

HDR] is set to [ON]
 • When [

Multi Exp.] is set
 • When [

Quality] is set to [  
 ],  [  ] or [  ]
The illustration is an example of when using Optical Zoom, [i.Zoom ], and [Digital Zoom] in Program AE 
Mode.
Focus rangeOptical Zoom rangei.Zoom rangeDigital Zoom rangeCurrent zoom position (Focal lengths the same as those of a 35 mm film \
camera) 
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using Zoom
Using the zoom by performing touch operations (Touch zoom)
1Touch [  ]
2Touch [  ] • The slide bar is displayed.
3Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide 
bar
 • The zoom speed varies depending on the touched position.
[  ] / [  ] Slow zooming
[
 
 ] / [   ] Fast zooming
 • T

ouch [
 
 ] again to end touch zoom oper ations.
 ●This function is not available in the following cases: • In Self Shot Mode • When [

High Speed Video] is set
 • When recording using [4K Live Cropping] 
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking pictures with flash
Recording mode: 
 ■Open/Close the built-in flash
 To open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
 • Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will 
jump out.
 To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
 • Be careful not to catch a finger or any other part of 
your body or any object when you close the flash.
 • Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera. • Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in use. • The flash setting is fixed to [

 
 ] (Forced Flash Off) 
while the flash is closed.
 ●The flash is fixed to [  ] (Forced Flash Of f) in the following cases: • During motion picture recording • When recording 4K photos • When recording using [Post Focus

]
 • When recording burst pictures with [Burst Rate

] set to [SH]
 • When using the electronic shutter • When [

HDR] is set to [ON]
 • When [

Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
 • When a picture ef

fect in [Filter Effect] of [Filter Settings] is set 
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking pictures with flash
 ■The available flash range
Edges of a picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using 
zoom (close to max. Wide). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
Max. Wide Max. Tele
Approx. 0.5 m - 12.1 m (1.6 feet - 40 feet) Approx. 0.3 m - 6.0 m (0.98 feet - 20 feet)
 • These ranges are obtained, the ISO sensitivity is set to [ AUTO], and [ISO Limit Set] is 
set to [OFF].
 ●Avoid doing the following, as the heat or light could cause deformation o\
r discoloration. • Putting the flash close to objects • Covering the flash with your hand as it is firing • Closing the flash as it is firing ●Do not close the flash immediately after the preliminary flash is operat\
ed prior to taking pictures for 
Forced ON/Red-Eye Reduction and other flash settings. If you close the f\
lash immediately, it will 
cause a malfunction.
 ●Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeate\
dly. When the flash is being 
charged, the flash icon flashes red, and you cannot take a picture even \
when you fully press the 
shutter button. 
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Changing Flash Mode
Recording mode: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
 →  [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Mode]
: [Forced Flash On]
: [Forced On/Red-Eye]Always takes pictures using the flash.
 •
Ideal for taking pictures with a backlight or when a 
subject is located under bright lighting such as a 
fluorescent light.
: [Slow Sync.]
: [Slow Sync./Red-Eye] When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, 
this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is 
activated. •
Ideal for taking pictures of people against a nightscape. •Using a slower speed can cause motion blur
. We 
recommend using a tripod.
The flash is activated twice.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when [   ] or [  ] is set. 
The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
 • The red-eye reduction ef

fect varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors 
such as distance from the subject and whether the subject is looking at \
the camera 
during the preliminary flash. In some cases, red-eye reduction may be ne\
gligible.
 ■Shutter speeds for each flash mode
Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds)
1/60*1 - 1/4000
Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds)
1 - 1/16000
60*2 - 1/16000
*1   The shutter speed is set to 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority  AE Mode and to T (Time) in Manual 
Exposure Mode.
*2   The shutter speed is set to  T (Time) in Manual Exposure Mode.
 • In Intelligent Auto Mode ([   ] or [  ]), the shutter speed changes depending on the 
detected scene.
Setting the Flash Functions 
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Setting the Flash Functions
 ■Flash settings for each Recording mode (○: Available, –: Not available)
Recording mode
Program AE Mode
○ ○ ○ ○
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
○ ○– –
Manual Exposure Mode
Scene Guide 
Mode
(●: 
 
Default 
settings) [

Clear Portrait]
○ ●– –
[Silky Skin] ○ ●– –
[Backlit Softness] – – – –
[Clear in Backlight] ●– – –
[Relaxing Tone] – – – –
[Sweet Child’s Face] ○ ●– –
[Distinct Scenery] – – – –
[Bright Blue Sky] – – – –
[Romantic Sunset Glow] – – – –
[Vivid Sunset Glow] – – – –
[Glistening Water] – – – –
[Clear Nightscape] – – – –
[Cool Night Sky] – – – –
[Warm Glowing Nightscape] – – – –
[Artistic Nightscape] – – – –
[Glittering Illuminations] – – – –
[Handheld Night Shot] – – – –
[Clear Night Portrait] – – –●
[Soft Image of a Flower] ●– – –
[Appetizing Food] ●– – –
[Cute Dessert] ●– – –
[Freeze Animal  Motion] ●– – –
[Clear Sports Shot] ●– – –
[Monochrome] ● ○ ○ ○
 ●For details about flash settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ([  ] or [  ]), refer to  (→ 51). ●The Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the initial value with\
 each change of scene. 
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Setting the Flash Functions
Setting the 2nd curtain sync
Recording mode: 
2nd curtain sync is a recording method in which the flash fires just bef\
ore the shutter 
closes when you take a picture of a moving subject (such as a car) usi\
ng the flash with a 
slow shutter speed.
 →  [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Synchro]
[1ST]1st curtain sync is the normal recording method when 
using the flash.
[2ND]The light source is captured in back of the subject and 
this produces a picture that is vibrant and lively.
 ●If you set to [2ND], [2nd] will be displayed in the flash icon on the screen. ●When a fast shutter speed is set, the [Flash Synchro] effect may not be sufficiently achieved. ●When [2ND] is set, you cannot set the flash setting to [  ] or [  ].
Adjusting the flash output
Recording mode: 
Adjust the flash output if a picture taken using the flash is too bright\
 or too dark.
 →  [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Adjust.]
1Press   to set the flash output and press [MENU/SET]Settings: –2 EV to +2 EV (unit: 1/3 EV)
When you do not want to adjust the intensity of the flash, select [±0\
 EV].
 ●When the intensity of the flash is adjusted, [+] or [-] is displayed on \
the flash icon. 
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Recording motion picturesRecording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture
Recording mode: 
You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard, 
as well as motion pictures recorded in MP4. You can also record a 4K motion picture in 
MP4. (→151)
Audio is recorded in stereo.
1Press the motion picture button to start 
recording
Recording state indicatorElapsed recording timeRemaining recording time
 • Recording of motion picture appropriate for each  motion picture mode is possible.
 • Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.
 • While you are recording motion pictures, the recording status indicator (red) will flash.
 •W

ith recording in a quiet environment, the 
sound of aperture, focus and other actions may 
be recorded in motion pictures. This is not a 
malfunction.
The focus operation during recording of motion 
pictures can be set to [OFF] in [Continuous AF]. 
(→153)
2Press the motion picture button again to 
end recording
About operation sound when recording ends
If the operation sound of the motion picture button pressed to end recor\
ding bothers you, try the 
following:
 ●Record the motion picture about three seconds longer, and then divide the last part of the motion 
picture using [Video Divide] (→220) in the [Playback] menu. 
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Recording motion pictures
Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture
 ●If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded \
continuously, [  ]  is 
displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. W
ait until the camera cools down.
 ●If Extended optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture butt\
on, these settings will be 
cleared, and the recordable area will be changed significantly.
 ●If the aspect ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will ch\
ange 
when starting to record a motion picture. 
When you set [Rec Area] to [
 
 ], the angle of view setting used for record ing motion pictures is 
displayed.
 ●Note that if you perform operations such as zoom, using buttons or dials\
, while recording a motion 
picture, operation noise may be recorded.
 ●The zoom speed will be slower than normal during motion picture recordin\
g. ●Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear\
 for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
 ●ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) while a motion picture is being recorded. ●The below-mentioned motion picture recording modes are set in the follow\
ing cases:
Selected Scene Guide Mode Recording mode at the time of 
recording motion pictures
[Clear in Backlight] Portrait Mode
[Clear Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape],  
[Handheld Night Shot], [Clear Night Portrait] Low Light Mode
 ●This function is not available in the following cases: • [
Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations], [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)
 • [

Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter], [Sunshine] (Creative 
Control Mode)
 • When recording using [Post Focus

]
 • When using [

Time Lapse Shot]
 • When using [

Stop  Motion Animation ] 
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