Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Application (Record)
Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode] 
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 • How to select a scene (→75)
 
[3D Photo 
Mode]
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally , 
and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D 
picture. 
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will 
play back in 2D).
 ■Recording procedurePress the shutter button fully to start 
recording, and then move the camera 
horizontally from left to right in a straight 
line.
 • A

 guide is displayed while recording. 
 • Move the camera approximately 10

  cm (0.33   feet) within approximately 
4
  seconds using the guide.
Tips for recording pictures • Record a stationary subject. • Record a picture outdoors or in other bright locations. • Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure, press the shutter button fully

, and then pan the camera.
 • Hold the camera so that the subject is slightly to the right of the center on the display at the start of the recording. 

This makes it easier to position the 
subject in the center of the recorded picture.
Notes
 • 3D still pictures cannot be recorded by holding this camera vertically . • 3D still pictures are recorded in MPO format (3D). • The zoom position is fixed to the W end. • The picture size is fixed to 2M [16:9]. • ISO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However

, ISO Sensitivity is 
increased to make the shutter speed faster.
 • Motion pictures cannot be recorded. • It may be impossible to record pictures under any of the conditions below.  Even if pictures are recorded, they may not have a 3D ef

fect or may appear 
distorted. 
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When the subject is too dark or too bright
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When the subject’
 s brightness changes
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When the subject is moving
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When the subject lacks contrast       
						

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Recording motion pictures
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Press the motion picture button to 
start recording
[Rec Mode] (→150)/[Rec Quality] (→150)
Elapsed 
recording timeRemaining recording time 
(approx.)
 ●Immediately release the motion picture 
button after pressing it.
Press the motion picture button 
again to end recording
You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo).
 ■About zoom operation
You can also use zoom while recording motion pictures.  • The zoom speed will be slower than normal. • When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time to focus.
Do not block the microphone when 
recording motion pictures.     
						

							Application (Record)
Recording motion pictures
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 ●You can record motion pictures to the built-in memory only in [VGA] mode. (→150) ●Use a sufficiently charged battery. ●The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly . ●[Sensitivity] is set automatically while a motion picture is being recorded. Also [ISO 
Limit Set] is disabled. 
 ●The following functions are not available: 
Extended optical zoom, flash, [Face Recog.], [Rotate Disp.] for pictures taken 
vertically.
 ●For certain memory cards, recording may end while in progress. ●The recording range may become narrower in motion pictures compared to still 
pictures. Also, if the aspect ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the 
angle of view will change when starting to record a motion picture.  The recordable 
area is displayed by setting [Video Rec Area] (→34) to [ON].
 ●If Extended optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture button, these 
settings will be cleared, and the recordable area will be changed significantly .    
						

							Application (Record)
Recording motion pictures
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 ■About the recording format for recording motion pictures
This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.
AVCHD:
You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for 
viewing motion pictures on a high-resolution TV or for saving them to a disc.
AVCHD Progressive:
The [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at 
1920  x   1080/60p, the highest quality *
 that complies with the AVCHD standard.
Recorded motion pictures can be saved and played back using this unit or 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
*
 This means the highest quality for this u nit.
MP4:
This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when 
uploading videos to the Internet. 
 ■About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture 
or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with 
equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not 
be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.
 • Motion pictures recorded with [PSH] 

in [AVCHD] can be played back on equipment 
that is compatible with AVCHD Progressive.
 • For details on 

AVCHD Progressive and MP4 compatible devices, refer to the 
support site below. 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ 
(This site is available in English only.)    
						

							Application (Record)
Recording motion pictures
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 ■About recording modes
The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with 
optimal settings.
When scene does not correspond to any on the right.
 • In  mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face 
detected.
 • will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes. • If the camera does not select your desired Scene Mode, choosing an  appropriate mode manually is recommended.
Records a motion picture at your preferred settings. • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.
Records a motion picture with manual operations.
For details (→87).
See the description about the registered recording mode.
Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene. • Some scenes are switched to the following scenes:
Selected scene Scenes for motion picture
[Baby] Portrait motion picture
[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot] Low light motion picture
[Sports], [HDR], [Pet] Normal motion picture
 • A motion picture cannot be recorded in [Panorama Shot] or [3D Photo 
Mode] Scene Mode.
Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected ef fects. • A
 motion picture cannot be recorded using [Star Filter], [Soft Focus], 
[Smooth Defocus] and [Radial Defocus] in [Creative Control] Mode.
 ●The aperture value cannot be changed even when the aperture ring is rotated. 
(Except [Creative Video Mode])
 ●Built-in ND filter cannot be manually set even when the [ND/FOCUS] lever is pressed.    
						

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Recording motion pictures
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Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded
Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded.
Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture 
recording
Still pictures are recorded with aspect ratio setting of [16:9] and [Picture Size] 
setting of 3.5 M. (Max. 20 pictures)
Motion picture recording continues unchanged.
 • The clicking sound made when the shutter button is operated may be recorded. • When still pictures are recorded during zooming, the zooming may stop. • Using [Miniature Ef

fect] in [Creative Control] Mode, a still picture may be taken 
with a slight delay from the time when the shutter button is pressed fully .
 ■Burst function
When the burst function has been set in advance, a burst of still pictures can be 
recorded during motion picture recording.
 • When the burst setting is set to [

 
 ], [  ] or [   ], still pictures are automatically 
recorded using the [
  ] setting. • Even at the [
  ] or [   ] setting, the focus is fixed at the first picture.
 ●The camera will refocus if the shutter button is pressed halfway during motion picture 
recording. This refocus movement is recorded even during motion picture recording. 
When priority is to be given to the motion picture videos, press the shutter button fully , 
and record the still pictures. Still pictures can also be created after motion picture 
recording.  (→160)
 ●When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the picture size and the number of 
recordable pictures are displayed.
 ●Still pictures cannot be recorded when [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA]. ●The flash is set to [] (Forced flash off). ●Since the electronic shutter is used for recording, the pictures recorded may be 
distorted.    
						

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Recording motion pictures with manual 
operation  
[Creative Video Mode]
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You can set the desired shutter speed and aperture value to record motion pictures.  • About recording modes (→
48)
Setting Description
P [Program AE] Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value.
A [Aperture-Priority] Records motion pictures at a set aperture value. (The shutter speed 
is automatically adjusted.)
S [Shutter-Priority] Records motion pictures at a set shutter speed. (The aperture value 
is automatically adjusted.)
M [Manual Exposure] Records motion pictures at a set shutter speed and a set aperture 
value.
HS [High Speed Video] For details (→89).
Press   to select the setting 
and press [MENU/SET]
 • When you select [] by rotating the mode 
dial, the menu appears automatically.
 • Y

ou can display the [Creative Video] menu 
by pressing [MENU/SET]. For the setting 
procedures of the menu.  (→25)      
						

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Recording motion pictures with manual operation  [Creative Video Mode]
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 ●About aperture value 
To record motion pictures with a sharp focus on both subject and background, set 
the aperture value to a higher number. To record motion pictures with a defocused 
background, set a lower number.
 ●About the shutter speed 
To record a sharp motion picture of a fast-moving subject, set a faster shutter speed. 
To record a motion picture with a trailing effect for a subject’s movements, set a slower 
shutter speed.
 ●Press the shutter button to start and stop recording motion pictures. ●Still pictures cannot be recorded while motion pictures are being recorded. ●The shutter speed that can be set using [Creative Video Mode] is different from the 
values that can be set using [Program AE], [Aperture-Priority], [Shutter-Priority], and 
[Manual Exposure] Modes.
 ●Although you can change camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture value 
even when a motion picture recording is in progress, the beeps and camera operation 
sounds may be recorded in some cases.
 ●When you set a faster shutter speed, the screen noise may increase due to the higher 
sensitivity. 
 ●When you take a picture under a fluorescent lamp, LED, mercury arc lamp or sodium 
lamp, for example, the coloring and the brightness of the screen may change.    
						

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Recording motion pictures with manual operation  [Creative Video Mode]
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[High Speed Video]
You can record at high speed moving subjects during sporting events or other 
active scenes to record movements that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
 ■Picture quality of high-speed motion pictures
1280×720 pixels (Aspect ratio of 16:9)
120 pictures/sec.
Recording format: MP4 (without audio)
 ●You can record a motion picture of up to 4 GB per recording session. ●When converted into playback time, motion pictures can be recorded for up to 
29   minutes and 59 seconds.
 ●The shutter speed and aperture value are automatically adjusted. ●Press the shutter button to start and stop recording motion pictures. ●Still pictures cannot be recorded while motion pictures are being recorded. ●The settings for the focus, zoom, exposure and White Balance are fixed to the 
settings specified when recording was started.
 ●The Optical Image Stabilizer does not work. ●The [AF Mode] is set to  (1-area-focusing). ●Flickering or horizontal stripes may appear while recording under fluorescent lighting.
Press   to select [HS] and 
press [MENU/SET]
 • When you select [] by rotating the mode 
dial, the menu appears automatically.
 • Y

ou can display the [Creative Video] menu 
by pressing [MENU/SET]. For the setting 
procedures of the menu.  (→25)      
						

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Registering your own settings and recording  
[Custom] Mode
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Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] 
and setting the mode dial to  /  allows you to switch quickly to those settings.
[Cust.Set Mem.]
Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered.
Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the 
[Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] menu, [Setup] menu, etc.
Select [Cust.Set Mem.] from the [Setup] menu
 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→ 25)
Use cursor button to select custom set for registration and 
press [MENU/SET]
 • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button, and press 
[MENU/SET]. 
 • The custom settings registered in [C1] can be used with the  of the mode dial. 
It will be convenient if the custom setting used often is registered, since it can be 
used by just setting the mode dial.
 • The custom settings registered in [Custom Set 2-1], [Custom Set 2-2] or [Custom  Set 2-3] can be selected in the  of the mode dial. Up to 3 custom settings can 
be registered, so select the one matching the needs.
 ●Since certain menu items would be reflected in other recording modes, they are not 
saved.