Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx100 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Recording mode
Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value 
and shutter speed ([Program AE] Mode)
Take pictures using automatic aperture values and shutter speed settings in accordance 
with the brightness of a subject.
1Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO)
2Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A] (AUTO)[Program AE] Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes 
to [P].
3Press the shutter button halfway • If the aperture value and shutter speed flash red, you do not have the correct exposure.007300760071 007200730076
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Program Shift indication
4While the numeric values are displayed in yellow (approximately 10 seconds), 
turn the control dial to change the values using Program Shift  (→82)
 • To cancel Program Shift, either turn off the camera or turn the control dial until the Program Shift 
indication turns of f.
 • To correct the exposure, use the exposure compensation dial to adjust the compensation value. (→135)
Enabling/disabling the exposure meter display
 →  [Custom] → [Expo.Meter] → [ON] / [OFF]
 ●When you set this function to [ON], an exposure meter is 
displayed during Program Shift, aperture setting, and shutter 
speed operation.
 ●Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red. ●If the exposure meter is not displayed, press the [DISP.] 
button to switch the display of the monitor. (→62)
 ●The exposure meter will turn off if no operation is performed 
for approximately 4 seconds.
Exposure meter
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Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed
About Program Shift
The function for maintaining the same exposure (brightness) while changing the shutter 
speed and aperture value combination is called “Program Shift”. You can use “Program 
Shift” to take pictures by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture value even in [ Program 
AE] Mode.

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(Aperture value)
(EV)
(Shutter speed)
 Program Shift amount Program Shift diagram Program Shift limit
 ●EV is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”, a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV 
changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
Not available in the following cases:
 ●Program Shift cannot be used in the following cases: • During motion picture recording • When [Sensitivity] is set to [  ]      
						

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Recording mode
Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value 
([Aperture-Priority] Mode)
When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and the 
picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background. When the 
aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the background can 
get blurry.
1Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A] (AUTO)
2Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value[Aperture-Priority] Mode is set and the recording mode icon 
changes to [A].
 • To correct the exposure, use the exposure compensation dial to adjust the compensation value.  (→135)
Aperture values 
that can be set*Shutter speed set (seconds)
F1.7 - F16 60 - 1/4000 
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000 
(When the electronic shutter is used)
*  You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom 
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Aperture value Exposure meter
 ●When you turn the aperture ring, an exposure meter is displayed. If the correct exposure is not 
achieved, the numeric values of the aperture are shown in red.
 ●If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway
, the numeric 
values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.      
						

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Recording mode
Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed 
([Shutter-Priority] Mode)
When you increase the shutter speed, you can reduce jitter when recording a subject. 
When you decrease the shutter speed, the subject’s movement is shown.
1Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO)
2Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter speed[Shutter-Priority] Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes 
to [S].
 • To correct the exposure, use the exposure compensation dial to adjust the compensation value.  (→135)
Shutter speeds that can be set (seconds) Aperture value 
set
60 - 1/4000 
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000 
(When the electronic shutter is used) F1.7 - F16
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Shutter speedExposure meter
 ■Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed dialTurn the control ring or control dial to set the following shutter speeds. Check the shutter speed on 
the screen.
For details on setting the shutter method, refer to (→140).
 • Higher speed than 1/4000 seconds or slower shutter speed than 1 second  Turn the shutter speed dial to select [4000-] or [1+]  Turn the control ring or control dial to select the shutter speed • Shutter speed setting in 1/3 EV steps
You can set the shutter speed from the setting value of the shutter speed dial in the range of ± 2/3 
steps.
Example: 
To set the shutter speed to 1/400 seconds
 Turn the shutter speed dial to select [500] Turn the control ring or control dial to select [400]      
						

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Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed
 ●When you turn the shutter speed dial, an exposure meter is displayed. If the correct exposure is 
not achieved, the numeric value of the shutter speed is shown in red.
 ●If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric 
values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.
 ●If you switch the recording mode to [Shutter-Priority] Mode when [Sensitivity] is set to [  ], 
[Sensitivity] will change to [AUT
O].
 ●We recommend using a tripod or self-timer when the shutter speed is slow.      
						

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Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed 
([Manual Exposure] Mode)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assist appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the 
exposure.
1Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value
2Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter speed[Manual Exposure] Mode is set and the recording mode icon 
changes to [M].
Aperture values that can be set*1Shutter speeds that can be set*2 
(seconds)
F1.7 - F16 T (Time), 
60 - 1/4000  
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000 
(When the electronic shutter is used)
*1   You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom 
position.
*2   You may not be able to select some shutter speeds depending 
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Shutter speed Manual 
Exposure Assist
Aperture value
Exposure meter
 ■Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed dialTurn the control ring or control dial to set the following shutter speeds. For the setting procedures, 
refer to (→84).
 • Higher speed than 1/4000 seconds or slower shutter speed than 1 second • Shutter speed setting in 1/3 EV steps
 ●If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway , the numeric 
values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.
 ●If you switch the recording mode to [Manual Exposure] Mode when [Sensitivity] is set to [  ], 
[Sensitivity] will change to [AUT
O].
 ●We recommend using a tripod or self-timer when the shutter speed is slow.      
						

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Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Manual exposure assist (estimate)
Shows pictures with standard brightness (appropriate exposure).
Shows brighter pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a faster shutter 
speed or increase aperture value.
Shows darker pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a slower shutter 
speed or reduce aperture value.
About T (time)
When you set the shutter speed to T (time) and fully press the shutter button, the shutter 
opens. (Approximately up to 120 seconds)
When you press the shutter button again, the shutter closes. Use this function when you 
want to keep the shutter open for an extended period, for example, to record pictures of 
fireworks or night scenes.
 • When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to T
 (time), make sure to use a fully 
charged battery  (→20).
 • Manual exposure assist is not displayed. • If you set the shutter speed to T

 (time) when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO], [Sensitivity] 
will change to [200].
 • You cannot use this function when the electronic shutter is used. • You can use this function only in [

Manual Exposure] Mode.
 ●When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), we recommend 
using remote recording with a tripod or smartphone as a remote shutter release 
(→228, 234), in order to prevent jitter.
 ●When you take still pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), the pictures 
may have higher noise levels. If you want to suppress noise, we recommend 
taking pictures by setting [Long Shtr NR] to [ON] in the [Rec] menu. (→113)
Enabling/disabling the preview of the selected aperture value and 
shutter speed effects on the recording screen
 →  [Custom] → [Constant Preview] (M Mode) → [ON] / [OFF]
 ●This function is disabled when the flash is used. ●You can use this function only in [Manual Exposure] Mode.      
						

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Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed 
([Preview] Mode)
Recording mode: 
You can use [Preview] Mode to check the effects of the selected aperture value and 
shutter speed.
 •Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: This enables you to check the 
depth of field (focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture blades to the 
aperture value used for the actual recording.
 •Checking the effect of the selected shutter speed: This allows you to check motion 
in a scene by displaying the screen at the shutter speed used for the actual recording. 
When the shutter speed is increased, the screen is displayed like a frame dropping. 
Use this function to check the ef

fect when you want to capture an image in a scene by 
stopping the motion, for example, when you take a picture of water flowing.
1Assign [Preview] to the function button  (→37) • The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [Fn1] button.
2Press the [Fn1] button to switch the confirmation screen • Every time you press the [Fn1] button, the screen switches.
Normal recording screen Effect of aperture value  Effect of shutter speed
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Depth of field characteristic
Recording 
conditions Aperture value
SmallLarge
Focal length Telephoto Wide-angle
Distance to a subject CloseFar
Depth of field (Focus range) Shallow (narrow)
Example: 
To take a picture by 
deliberately blurring the 
background Deep (wide)
Example: 
To take a picture by adjusting 
the focus while including the 
background
 ●You can take a picture even when [Preview] Mode is activated. ●The range in which you can check the effect of a selected shutter speed is between 8 seconds 
and 1/16000 seconds.        
						

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Picture effects (Filter)Taking pictures using picture effects  
(Filter)
Recording mode: 
You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming 
these effects on the screen. You can set the effects to be applied to a picture by selecting 
a sample picture. You can add picture effects while you record a panorama picture.
1Press [FILTER] button
2Press   or turn the control dial to 
select the picture effect (Filter)
 • You can select from among 22 picture effects (Filter). 
(→92 - 99)
 • The picture effect for the sample picture you selected is applied to the picture shown on the preview display

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Preview display
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Effect
3Press [MENU/SET]
The display of a picture with a selected picture effect 
appears on the screen.
Example:
 
 
When the 
 picture effect ([Sunshine]) is selected 
in [Program AE] Mode 
  Picture effects
(This is not displayed when [ No Effect] is 
selected.)
  Adjusting the picture effect  (→91)
(This is displayed only when a picture effect is 
selected.)
Changing the picture effect (Filter)
Press the [FILTER] button again and perform the same procedure from step 2 above.     
						

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Picture effects (Filter)
Taking pictures using picture effects  (Filter)
 ●Settings will be stored even if the recording mode is changed or the camera is turned off. ●If you do not want to add picture effects, please select [No Effect]. ●When you set a picture effect, the following settings are fixed. • White Balance: [A
WB]
 • [Photo Style]: [

Standard]
 • [Highlight Shadow

]: [Standard]
 • [i.Dynamic]: [

OFF]
 • [HDR]: [OFF] • [Color Space

]: [sRGB]
 ●The flash is set to [  ] (Forced Flash Off). ●The display of a picture reflecting a selected effect in the preview screen or recording screen may 
differ from the actual recorded pictures.
Switching the display of a selection screen for applying picture effects 
(Filter)
1Press the [DISP.] button to switch the display • Every time you press the [DISP.] button, the screen for which picture ef fects are selected 
changes.
 • When you switch the screen to the guide display, a description of the picture ef

fects appears.
Normal display Guide display List display
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EffectNo
EffectNo
Effect