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Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx100 Owners Manual For Advanced Features
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Functions for specific subjects and purposes
Displaying the appropriate screen for specific
recording conditions
Checking the area where overexposure may occur ([Zebra Pattern])
Recording mode:
You can check the area in a picture that is brighter than a certain brightness, which could
result in overexposure, by displaying such an area using a zebra pattern. You can also
set the brightness to be represented by the zebra pattern.
→ [Custom] → [Zebra Pattern]
[ZEBRA1] Displays an area...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64835/w64_dmc-lx100_adv_en_om_d-165.png "Page 166
166SQW0021
Functions for specific subjects and purposes
Displaying the appropriate screen for specific
recording conditions
Checking the area where overexposure may occur ([Zebra Pattern])
Recording mode:
You can check the area in a picture that is brighter than a certain brightness, which could
result in overexposure, by displaying such an area using a zebra pattern. You can also
set the brightness to be represented by the zebra pattern.
→ [Custom] → [Zebra Pattern]
[ZEBRA1] Displays an area...")
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Functions for specific subjects and purposes
Displaying the appropriate screen for specific recording conditions
●If there is overexposure, we recommend taking pictures using a lower exposure value (→135),
using the histogram (→64) as a guideline.
●The displayed zebra pattern is not recorded. ●If you set [Zebra Pattern] to [Fn Button Set] (→37) in the [Custom] menu, every time you press
the assigned function button the setting will switch in the following order: [ Zebra 1] → [Zebra 2] →...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64835/w64_dmc-lx100_adv_en_om_d-166.png "Page 167
167SQW0021
Functions for specific subjects and purposes
Displaying the appropriate screen for specific recording conditions
●If there is overexposure, we recommend taking pictures using a lower exposure value (→135),
using the histogram (→64) as a guideline.
●The displayed zebra pattern is not recorded. ●If you set [Zebra Pattern] to [Fn Button Set] (→37) in the [Custom] menu, every time you press
the assigned function button the setting will switch in the following order: [ Zebra 1] → [Zebra 2] →...")
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Stabilizer, Zoom and FlashCorrecting jitter
Recording mode:
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
1Set the menu
→ [Rec] → [Stabilizer]
2Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET]
(Normal) Corrects vertical and horizontal jitter.
(Panning) Corrects vertical jitter. This setting is ideal for panning (technique of
recording a subject by matching the camera movement with the movement
of a subject going in a specific direction).
[OFF] [Stabilizer] does not work.
To prevent...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64835/w64_dmc-lx100_adv_en_om_d-167.png "Page 168
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Stabilizer, Zoom and FlashCorrecting jitter
Recording mode:
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
1Set the menu
→ [Rec] → [Stabilizer]
2Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET]
(Normal) Corrects vertical and horizontal jitter.
(Panning) Corrects vertical jitter. This setting is ideal for panning (technique of
recording a subject by matching the camera movement with the movement
of a subject going in a specific direction).
[OFF] [Stabilizer] does not work.
To prevent...")
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Correcting jitter
●When you use a tripod, we recommend setting [Stabilizer] to [OFF]. ●To perform a panning by selecting [ ], we recommend taking pictures using the viewfinder. ●Cases where the stabilizer function may be ineffective: • When there is a lot of jitter • When the zoom magnification is high (also in the Digital Zoom range) • When taking pictures while following a moving subject • When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64835/w64_dmc-lx100_adv_en_om_d-168.png "Page 169
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Correcting jitter
●When you use a tripod, we recommend setting [Stabilizer] to [OFF]. ●To perform a panning by selecting [ ], we recommend taking pictures using the viewfinder. ●Cases where the stabilizer function may be ineffective: • When there is a lot of jitter • When the zoom magnification is high (also in the Digital Zoom range) • When taking pictures while following a moving subject • When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark...")
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using Zoom
Recording mode:
You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom.
Zoom leverControl ring
Move the zoom lever Turn the control ring*
* You can perform zoom operation by assigning
the [Zoom] setting to the control ring.
(→40)
T side : Telephoto, Enlarge the subject
W side : Wide-angle, Capture a wider area Clockwise: Telephoto, Enlarge the subject
Counterclockwise:
Wide-angle, Capture a wider
area
The illustration is an example of when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64835/w64_dmc-lx100_adv_en_om_d-169.png "Page 170
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using Zoom
Recording mode:
You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom.
Zoom leverControl ring
Move the zoom lever Turn the control ring*
* You can perform zoom operation by assigning
the [Zoom] setting to the control ring.
(→40)
T side : Telephoto, Enlarge the subject
W side : Wide-angle, Capture a wider area Clockwise: Telephoto, Enlarge the subject
Counterclockwise:
Wide-angle, Capture a wider
area
The illustration is an example of when...")
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using Zoom
Zoom types and use
The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed.
Optical Zoom
You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality.
Maximum magnification: 3.1x
Not available in the following case:
• During panorama picture recording
Extended optical zoom
This function works when picture sizes with [ ] have been selected in [Picture Size]
(→108)
. Extended optical zoom allows you to zoom in using a higher zoom ratio than
Optical Zoom,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64835/w64_dmc-lx100_adv_en_om_d-170.png "Page 171
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using Zoom
Zoom types and use
The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed.
Optical Zoom
You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality.
Maximum magnification: 3.1x
Not available in the following case:
• During panorama picture recording
Extended optical zoom
This function works when picture sizes with [ ] have been selected in [Picture Size]
(→108)
. Extended optical zoom allows you to zoom in using a higher zoom ratio than
Optical Zoom,...")
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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] → [i.Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF]
→ [Motion Picture] → [i.Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF]
Not available in the following cases:
• When the picture effect (Filter) is set...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64835/w64_dmc-lx100_adv_en_om_d-171.png "Page 172
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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] → [i.Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF]
→ [Motion Picture] → [i.Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF]
Not available in the following cases:
• When the picture effect (Filter) is set...")
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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] → [Digital Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF]
→ [Motion Picture] → [Digital Zoom] → [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 (→148) for taking...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64835/w64_dmc-lx100_adv_en_om_d-172.png "Page 173
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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] → [Digital Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF]
→ [Motion Picture] → [Digital Zoom] → [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 (→148) for taking...")
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using Zoom
[Step Zoom]
Recording mode:
You can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualization of the angle of view (picture
angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35 mm film
camera). When using the [Step Zoom], you can operate the zoom ratio as easily as
changing the camera lens.
1Turn the control ring (→39)
Current zoom position
(Focal lengths the same as those of a 35 mm film camera)
■Using the zoom lever for [Step...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64835/w64_dmc-lx100_adv_en_om_d-173.png "Page 174
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using Zoom
[Step Zoom]
Recording mode:
You can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualization of the angle of view (picture
angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35 mm film
camera). When using the [Step Zoom], you can operate the zoom ratio as easily as
changing the camera lens.
1Turn the control ring (→39)
Current zoom position
(Focal lengths the same as those of a 35 mm film camera)
■Using the zoom lever for [Step...")
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using Zoom
Changing the zoom operation settings
→ [Custom] → [Zoom lever]
→ [Custom] → [Control Ring]
ZoomThe zoom operates in the normal way.
Step ZoomEach time zoom is operated, the zoom stops at the position for
one of the preset focal lengths.
Retaining the zoom position when the camera is turned off
→ [Custom] → [Zoom Resume] → [ON] / [OFF]](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64835/w64_dmc-lx100_adv_en_om_d-174.png "Page 175
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using Zoom
Changing the zoom operation settings
→ [Custom] → [Zoom lever]
→ [Custom] → [Control Ring]
ZoomThe zoom operates in the normal way.
Step ZoomEach time zoom is operated, the zoom stops at the position for
one of the preset focal lengths.
Retaining the zoom position when the camera is turned off
→ [Custom] → [Zoom Resume] → [ON] / [OFF]")
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking pictures using the flash (supplied)
Recording mode:
When the flash (supplied) is attached, you can use all flash modes ([MANUAL] setting,
etc.) available for this unit. (Note, however, that this flash cannot be used as a wireless
flash unit.) This section describes how to take a picture using the flash (supplied).
• For details on how to take a picture using the external flash (optional), refer to (→291)
.
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking pictures using the flash (supplied)
Recording mode:
When the flash (supplied) is attached, you can use all flash modes ([MANUAL] setting,
etc.) available for this unit. (Note, however, that this flash cannot be used as a wireless
flash unit.) This section describes how to take a picture using the flash (supplied).
• For details on how to take a picture using the external flash (optional), refer to (→291)
.
With the flash you can take pictures in dark...")
171SQW0021 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed. Optical Zoom You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality. Maximum magnification: 3.1x Not available in the following case: • During panorama picture recording Extended optical zoom This function works when picture sizes with [ ] have been selected in [Picture Size] (→108) . Extended optical zoom allows you to zoom in using a higher zoom ratio than Optical Zoom, without degrading the picture quality. Maximum magnification: 6.2x (Including the optical zoom ratio. This maximum zoom ratio varies depending on the picture size.) Not available in the following cases: • When the picture effect (Filter) is set ([T oy Effect], [Toy Pop]) • During panorama picture recording • When [Burst Rate] is 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 the [Quality] setting is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] • During motion picture recording
172SQW0021 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] → [i.Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF] → [Motion Picture] → [i.Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF] Not available in the following cases: • When the picture effect (Filter) is set ([Impressive Art], [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop]) • During panorama picture recording • When [Burst Rate] is 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 the [Quality] setting is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
173SQW0021 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] → [Digital Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF] → [Motion Picture] → [Digital Zoom] → [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 (→148) for taking pictures. ●The AF area is largely displayed at the center in the Digital Zoom range. Not available in the following cases: • When the picture effect (Filter) is set ([Impressive Art], [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop], [Miniature Effect]) • During panorama picture recording • When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH] • When [HDR] is set to [ON] • When [Multi Exp.] is set • When the [Quality] setting is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
174SQW0021 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom [Step Zoom] Recording mode: You can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualization of the angle of view (picture angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35 mm film camera). When using the [Step Zoom], you can operate the zoom ratio as easily as changing the camera lens. 1Turn the control ring (→39) Current zoom position (Focal lengths the same as those of a 35 mm film camera) ■Using the zoom lever for [Step Zoom] You can use the zoom lever for [Step Zoom] by setting [Zoom lever] to [Step Zoom] in the [Custom] menu. ●The focal length values are for reference only. Not available in the following case: • During motion picture recording
175SQW0021 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Changing the zoom operation settings → [Custom] → [Zoom lever] → [Custom] → [Control Ring] ZoomThe zoom operates in the normal way. Step ZoomEach time zoom is operated, the zoom stops at the position for one of the preset focal lengths. Retaining the zoom position when the camera is turned off → [Custom] → [Zoom Resume] → [ON] / [OFF]
176SQW0021 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Recording mode: When the flash (supplied) is attached, you can use all flash modes ([MANUAL] setting, etc.) available for this unit. (Note, however, that this flash cannot be used as a wireless flash unit.) This section describes how to take a picture using the flash (supplied). • For details on how to take a picture using the external flash (optional), refer to (→291) . With the flash you can take pictures in dark places or adjust the entire contrast of a picture by illuminating a subject with a bright background. Attaching the flash The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time of purchase. Attach the flash to the hot shoe after removing the hot shoe cover . Removing the hot shoe cover • Make sure that the Camera [ON/OFF] switch is set to [OFF]. 1Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction indicated by arrow while pressing it in the direction indicated by arrow • Be sure to attach the hot shoe cover when the hot shoe is not in use. •Keep the hot shoe cover safely after removing it so that you do not lose it. Attaching the flash 1Turn off the flashHot shoe Flash [ON/OFF] switch 2Firmly insert the flash into the hot shoe of this unit until it clicks • Set the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to [ON] and turn on the flash when you take a picture. ●Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●Do not carry the camera holding by the flash when the flash is mounted on the camera.
177SQW0021 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) ■Removing the flash Turn off the camera and the flash Press and hold the lock release button and pull the flash in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the flash • When detaching the flash, do so slowly and carefully. • Attach the hot shoe cover to the hot shoe of the camera. • Store the detached flash in its soft case. Lock release button About [Forced Flash Off] ([ ]) [ ] (Forced Flash Off) will appear on the recording screen and the flash will not fire in the following cases. Communication light emission with a wireless flash is also disabled. (→184) • When the flash is not attached to the camera • When the flash [ON/OFF] switch is set to [OFF] even if the flash is attached • When the flash cannot be used to take pictures, for example, when recording motion pictures ■The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom. Max. Wide Max. Tele Approx. 60 cm - 14.1 m (1.97 feet - 46 feet) *Approx. 30 cm - 8.5 m (0.98 feet - 27.9 feet)* * When the flash (supplied) is attached and [ISO Limit Set] is [ OFF].
178SQW0021 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) How to use the flash effectively Taking a picture using the flash with the subject too close may cause overexposure. When you set [Highlight] in the [Custom] menu to [ON], the overexposed areas will flash black and white during [Auto Review] or playback. If that happens, we recommend taking the picture again, for example, after setting a lower flash output using [Flash Adjust.] (→183). ●Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash or look at it from close range. Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage subject). ●Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly . 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. ●The flash is fixed to [ ] (Forced Flash Off) in following cases: • During motion picture recording • When the picture effect (Filter) is set • During panorama picture recording • When using the electronic shutter • When [HDR] is set to [ON] • When [Silent Mode ] is set to [ON]
179SQW0021 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Changing the firing mode (Manual flash) Recording mode: You can select whether the flash output is set automatically or manually. 1Set the menu → [Rec] → [Flash] → [Firing Mode] 2Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET] [TTL]The camera automatically sets the flash output. [MANUAL] You can set the flash ratio manually. Using [TTL] allows you to take a picture as intended, even for dark scenes where the flash output tends to be higher . ●When [MANUAL] is selected, the flash ratio (e.g. [1/1]) is displayed with the flash icon on the screen. ■Setting the flash ratio (When [MANUAL] is selected) Set the menu → [Rec] → [Flash] → [Manual Flash Adjust.] Press to select an item and press [MENU/SET] • You can set the flash ratio from [1/1] (flash firing full power) to [1/64] in 1/3 steps.
180SQW0021 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Changing Flash Mode Recording mode: Set the flash to match the recording. 1Set the menu → [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Mode] 2Press to select the item and press [MENU/SET] : [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]* Takes brighter pictures such as pictures of subjects against a nightscape by decreasing the shutter speed when firing a flash. •Ideal for taking pictures of people against a nightscape. : [Forced Flash Off] Always takes pictures without flash under all recording conditions. • Ideal for taking pictures where the use of flash is prohibited. * This is available only when [Wireless] in the [Flash] is set to [OFF] (→184) and [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL] (→179). Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject. • The red-eye reduction effect varies depending on the subject and is af fected 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 negligible. ■Reducing red-eye Recording mode: Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ]). → [Rec] → [Red-Eye Removal] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●When this function is set to [ON], the flash icon changes to [ ]/[ ]. Not available in the following case: ●Depending on the circumstance, it may not be possible to correct red-eye.