Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus
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Using Manual Focus together with Auto Focus
After adjusting the focus using Auto Focus, you can make fine adjustments for 
the focus position using the Manual Focus.
Press [AF/AE LOCK] button to lock the focus
Operate the [ND/FOCUS] lever to adjust the focus
Setting procedures for Manual Focus  (→104)    
						

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Taking close-up pictures
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When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [  ] enables you to take pictures at an 
even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 1 cm (0.033   feet) for max. Wide). 
 ■Shortest recording distance
The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject.  This 
distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position.
Focus selector 
switch Zoom
Max. Wide Max. Tele
50 cm (1.6 feet) 50 cm (1.6 feet)
1 cm (0.033 feet) 30 cm (0.98 feet)
1 cm (0.033 feet) 30 cm (0.98 feet)
 • Focus range is displayed when operating the zoom, etc.
Focus range
 ●In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, the shortest recording distance will be the same as that for 
[
  ], regardless of the focus selector switch setting. ●It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus. ●Using a tripod and [Self Timer] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject that 
is close to the camera, we recommend that you close the flash to set to [] (Forced 
flash off).
 ●Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures 
if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment being severely 
reduced.
 ●It is not possible to set AF Macro Mode in the following cases. • In all Scene Modes except [3D Photo Mode]
Switch the focus selector switch 
to [  
 ]
Enables close-up focusing on a 
subject. (Auto Focus functions.)
Align with the indicator     
						

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Taking pictures by locking the exposure 
and/or focus
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It is convenient to use the [AF/AE LOCK] button when you want to adjust the composition 
after the subject has been focused and the exposure is set.
Point the camera at the subject
Press [AF/AE LOCK] button
Focus is locked (AF Lock)
Exposure is locked (AE lock)
Adjust the composition and then 
take a picture
 • To cancel the focus or exposure → Press [AF/AE LOCK] button again
 ●You can use [AF/AE Lock] from the [Rec] menu to switch between the AE Lock (lock 
exposure only) setting and the AF Lock (lock focus only) setting. (→138)
 ●The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway , even when 
AE is locked.
 ●Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked. ●When you record motion pictures after locking the exposure and/or focus, you can 
continue to record pictures in the locked state in [Creative Video Mode]. Lock will be 
canceled in modes other than [Creative Video Mode].
 ●Lock is canceled when a zoom operation is performed after locking the exposure and/
or focus. Perform the locking operation again.
 ●AE Lock will be disabled in [Manual Exposure] Mode and [Scene Mode].     
						

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Taking pictures with Manual Focus
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Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is 
difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.
Switch the focus selector switch 
to [ 
 ]
Align with the indicator
Focus manually on a subject.
Adjust focus using the [ND/
FOCUS] lever
Focusing on a 
nearby subjectFocusing on a 
distant subject
Focus range indication
Reference of focus range (depth of field)      
						

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Taking pictures with Manual Focus
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 ●You can adjust the focus using the [ND/FOCUS] lever even during motion picture 
recording. Note, however, that indications such as MF assist and focus range are not 
displayed.
 ●After zoom operation, readjust the focus. ●The focus range displayed by Manual Focus is a reference value. Confirm the focus 
on the screen ([MF Assist] screen).
 ●After canceling [Sleep Mode], be sure to readjust the focus. ●When Manual Focus is used together with AE Lock, it is easier to confirm the focus.
 ■Enlarged display (MF assist)
When [MF Assist] in the [Setup] menu is [ON] and you perform the Manual Focus 
operation, an enlarged display appears. (MF assist)
 • By pushing the [ND/FOCUS] lever during an enlarged display
, you can set the 
magnification to approx. 5x, 10x or 4x (only at the center of the screen).
 • Approximately 2 seconds after the Manual Focus operation, the display switches to  normal.
 ●To change the position of an enlarged display  Press [MENU/SET] during the Manu al Focus operation (while the enlarged display 
is displayed)
  Use cursor button to move the enlar ged display • T
o return the enlarged display to the center → Press [DISP.] button
  Press [MENU/SET]
 ●MF assist is not displayed in the Digital Zoom area.
 ■1 Shot AF
When [1 Shot AF] is registered to [Fn Button Set], you can press  once to activate 
Auto Focus temporarily and focus on the subject.     
						

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Taking pictures with the built-in flash
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You can use the built-in flash to take pictures in dark locations or light up a subject to 
adjust the contrast of an entire picture when the background is bright.
Open the built-in flash
 ■Closing the built-in flash
When you do not want to use the flash or after 
using the flash, press down to retract 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.
 ●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).
 ●Do not close the flash immediately after the preliminary flash is operated prior to 
taking pictures for Auto/Red-Eye Reduction and other flash settings. If you close the 
flash immediately, it will cause a malfunction.
 ●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 effect may not be sufficient in the following cases:  • Slow shutter speed • When [Burst Shooting] is set to [
 
 ] ●Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly . ●When an External Flash is attached, it will have priority over the built-in flash.  (→201)     
						

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Taking pictures with the built-in flash
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Changing the setting of the flash
Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu
 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→ 25)
Press   to select a type and press [MENU/SET]
Type, operations Uses
[Auto] • Automatically judges when to use flashNormal use
[Auto/Red-Eye]* • Automatically judges when to use flash (reduces 
red-eye) T
aking pictures of subjects in dark 
places
[Forced Flash On] • Always uses flash T
aking pictures with backlight or 
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]* • Automatically judges when to use flash   (reduces red-eye; slow shutter speed to take 
brighter pictures) T
aking pictures of subjects against a 
nightscape (tripod recommended)
*  Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes varies  according to brightness of subject. 
When [Red-Eye Removal] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the icon changes to [
]/[], red-
eye is automatically detected and the picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF Mode] is  (Face 
Detection))
 ●When the built-in flash is closed, [] (Forced flash off) is set regardless of the flash 
setting.
 ●In [Intelligent Auto] mode, [  ] is set and light is emitted according to the subject and 
the brightness if you open the built-in flash.
 ●You can adjust the intensity of the flash using [Flash Adjust.] in the [Rec] menu.  (→145) ●You can use [Flash Synchro] in the [Rec] menu to set whether the first curtain sync or 
the second curtain sync will be used. (→144)
 ●The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by 
factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera 
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction 
may be negligible.
 ●Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode. ●Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed. ●If light from the flash on a subject is insufficient, neither the proper exposure nor White 
Balance is achieved.    
						

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Taking pictures with the built-in flash
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 ■Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting)
*1[Scene Mode]
 ○*2○ ○–○ ○ ○–○ ○ ○–○ ○–○ ○– – –○––○ ○–○ ○ ○–○ ○ ○–○–○– – –○– – –
*1  [Smooth Defocus] and [Radial Defocus] only*2  Set to [  ], [  ], [  ] or [   ] depending on the subject and brightness. ●The flash cannot be used in the following cases. • Recording motion pictures • The following Scene Modes: 
[Scenery] [Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [Sunset] 
[Glass 

Through] [3D Photo Mode]
 ■The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]
Max. Wide Approx. 0.8 m - 8.5 m*3 (2.6 feet - 28 feet)
Max. Tele Approx. 0.3 m - 5.2 m
*3 (0.98 feet - 17 feet)
*3 When [ISO Limit Set] is [AUTO].
 ■Shutter speeds for each flash mode
        1/60*4 - 1/4000th
1*4*5 - 1/4000th
*4 Varies according to [Min. Shtr Speed] setting. *5  When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO], and a jitter is detected when [Stabilizer] is turned to 
[ON], the maximum speed is 1/4 second. Also varies according to [Intelligent Auto] Mode and 
Scene Modes, etc.    
						

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity
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Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually.
We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.
Press [ISO] button
Press   to select ISO 
Sensitivity and press [MENU/SET] 
 ■Settings
[AUTO] ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 1600 depending 
on the brightness of a subject. 
ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 1600 depending 
on the movement and brightness of a subject.
[80] / [100] / [200] / [400] / 
[800] / [1600] / [3200] /  
[6400] / [H.12800] ISO Sensitivity is fixed at the selected setting.
 • When [ISO Increments] is set to [1/3 EV], more ISO Sensitivity 
settings can be selected.  (→

137)
 • When [Extended ISO] is set to [ON], you can set the ISO Sensitivity to a value exceeding 6400.  (→

110)
Setting guide
[Sensitivity][80][H.12800]
Location
(recommended) Bright 
(outdoors) Dark
Shutter speed SlowFast
Interference LowHigh
Subject blur HighLow
 ●The [Sensitivity] is automatically set in the following cases: • When recording motion pictures (Except [Creative V
ideo Mode])
 • When recording [High Speed V

ideo] in [Creative Video Mode]
 • When [Burst Shooting] is set to [

 
 ]     
						

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity
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 ■About extended ISO
When [Extended ISO] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], you can also set the following 
ISO Sensitivity values.
H.8000*
 / H.10000 *
 / H.12800
*
 When [ISO Increments] is [1/3EV]
 ●When you record a picture using [Extended ISO], the maximum number of recorded 
pixels is reduced.
Aspect ratio Maximum number of 
recordable pixels
1:1 2.5 M
4:3 3 M
3:2 3 M
16:9 2.5 M
 ●You cannot record pictures using [  ], [  ] and [   ] under [Quality] when 
[Extended ISO] is set.