Panasonic LUMIX DMC LC70 User Manual

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Using [REC] mode menu
Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations 
on taking pictures.
[W.BALANCE] (P51)
[SENSITIVITY] (P53)
[PICT.SIZE] (P53)
[QUALITY] (P54)
[SPOT MODE] (P54)
[AUDIO REC.] (P55)
[AF TRIGGER] (P55)
[D.ZOOM] (P57)
[COL.EFFECT] (P58)
[PICT.ADJ.] (P58)
[FLIP ANIM.] (P58)
Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] 
button after finishing the setting.
ªSetting the White Balance
In certain situations, the colour white 
may appear slightly reddish or bluish. 
By using the manual White Balance 
feature you can achieve a more 
accurate reproduction of the colour 
white.
Preparation
 Set the mode dial except for [ ]/
[]. (P8)Setting items
 [AUTO]:
for setting the white balance 
automatically (auto white balance)
 [ ] (Daylight):
for recording outdoors on a bright 
day
 [ ] (Cloudy):
for recording under a cloudy and 
shady sky
 [ ] (Halogen):
for recording under halogen lighting
 [ ] (White set):
for manual setting (Read the 
following page where the manual 
setting is explained in detail.)
 When setting the white balance to the 
mode except for [AUTO], you can 
finely adjust the white balance. (P52)
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Setting the White Balance manually 
(White set)
If you want to set the white balance 
manually, select [ ] (White set) and 
press 1. Aim the camera at a sheet of 
white paper 1 or similar object so that it 
completely fills the frame to white on the 
screen and press 4.
Finely Adjusting the White Balance
If you cannot acquire the desired hue 
with white balance because of too many 
different light sources, etc., adjust the 
fine white balance as follows.
1 Set the white balance to [ ]/
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P51)
2 Press 3 until [ WB ADJUST.] 
appears.
3 Adjust the white balance.
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is 
reddish.
2 [RED]: Press when the hue is 
bluish.
4 Close the function by pressing 4 
after finishing the adjustment.¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
About the White Balance setting
 The setting of the white balance is 
applied to the other recording modes.
 In Simple mode [ ], the white 
balance is fixed to [AUTO].
 When taking a picture with the flash, 
the white balance will be automatically 
adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight)], 
but the white balance may not be 
properly adjusted when the photo 
flash is insufficient.
About the fine adjustment of the 
White Balance
 The white balance icon turns red or blue.
 You can set the value independently for 
each of the modes in white balance.
 The setting of the fine white balance is 
applied to the recording with the flash.
 When you set the white balance using 
the White set [ ], the adjustment 
level is set to “0”.
 The adjusted picture will be close, 
though may not be identical to the 
actual picture.
 When setting the colour effect to 
[COOL], [WARM] or [B/W] (P58), you 
cannot adjust the fine white balance.
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ªSetting ISO Sensitivity
The ISO setting sets the cameras 
sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can 
be increased when you need to take 
pictures in places where a flash may not 
be allowed. The overall picture quality 
will decrease slightly as the ISO setting 
is increased.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/
[ ]/[ ]. (P8)
Setting items
 DMC-LC80:
When setting to [AUTO], the ISO 
sensitivity is automatically adjusted 
from [ISO80] to [ISO200] according to 
the brightness. (From [ISO80] to 
[ISO400] when using the flash)
 DMC-LC70/DMC-LC50:
When setting to [AUTO], the ISO 
sensitivity is automatically adjusted 
from [ISO50] to [ISO200] according to 
the brightness. (From [ISO50] to 
[ISO400] when using the flash)
 In Simple mode [ ]/Motion image 
mode [ ], ISO sensitivity is fixed to 
[AUTO].
 To avoid noises, we recommend 
decreasing the ISO sensitivity or 
setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. 
(P58)
 For the shutter speed, refer to P35.
 When ISO sensitivity is set to 
[ISO400], you cannot use the burst 
mode. (DMC-LC80) When the ISO sensitivity is set to 
[ISO400], the recording interval may 
become longer due to the process to 
reduce picture noises. (DMC-LC80)
ªChanging the Picture Size
The smaller the picture size you select, 
the more pictures you can store on the 
card. In addition, a small file size allows 
you to attach the picture to an e-mail or 
post it on a website more easily.
If you select a larger picture size, the 
printed picture will be clearer, especially 
with larger sized prints.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/
[ ]/[ ]. (P8)
Setting items
 [2560]: 2560k1920 pixels
(DMC-LC80)
 [2304]: 2304k1728 pixels
(DMC-LC70)
 [2048]: 2048k1536 pixels
(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC50)
 [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels
 [1280]: 1280k960 pixels
 [640]: 640k480 pixels
 [HDTV]: 1920k1080 pixels
 If you playback pictures recorded 
using [HDTV] mode on a 
High-Definition TV, (HDTV has 16:9 
aspect) the picture quality will be 
higher. An SD Memory Card can be 
played back on TVs with an SD 
Memory Card slot.
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Suggestions/Tips ¬
 In Motion image mode [ ], the 
picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.
 It may happen that pictures appear like 
a mosaic depending on the subject or 
the recording condition.
 The number of recordable pictures 
depends on the subject.
 The number of remaining frames may 
not correspond with recorded frames.
 Refer to P94 for the number of 
recordable pictures. ISO sensitivity80 400
(DMC-LC80)
50 400
(DMC-LC70/
DMC-LC50)
Use in bright 
places
(e.g. outdoors)Suitable Not
suitable
Use in dark 
placesNot
suitableSuitable
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noises Less Increase
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ªChanging the Quality
“Quality” refers to the amount each 
image is compressed. Lower 
compression results in superior picture 
quality. Higher compression allows you 
to store more images on your SD 
Memory card.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/
[ ]/[ ]. (P8)
Setting items
 : Fine (Low compression)
It gives priority to picture quality to 
record high quality pictures.
 : Standard 
(High compression)
It gives priority to the number of 
recordable pictures and records 
standard quality pictures.
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Suggestions/Tips ¬
 It may happen that pictures appear like 
a mosaic depending on the subject or 
the recording condition.
 The number of recordable pictures 
depends on the subject.
 The number of remaining pictures may 
not correspond with recorded pictures.
 Refer to P94 for the number of 
recordable pictures.ªTaking Pictures using Spot Mode
When using Spot mode the size of the 
area used to calculate the focus and 
exposure is decreased. It is useful when 
you may be shooting through a group of 
people and want to designate where in 
the group the camera will calculate the 
exposure.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/
[ ]/[ ]. (P8)
Setting items
When selecting [SPOT MODE] and 
setting it to [ON], the spot AF area   
1 and spot metering target   2 
appear. Aim the spot AF area to the 
subject and press the shutter button 
halfway for the AF/AE lock.
 When the subject is dark, it may not be 
focused properly.
 Background may become dark or 
whitish depending on the subject 
because the exposure is set 
appropriately in the spot AF area.
1600
19
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ªTaking Pictures with Audio 
(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)
You can take a picture with audio.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/
[ ]/[ ]. (P8)
Setting items
 When selecting [AUDIO REC.] and 
setting it to [ON],   appear. 
 5 seconds after, the audio recording is 
stopped automatically.
 Audio is recorded from the built-in 
microphone 1 of the camera.
 If you press the [MENU] button during 
the audio recording, it will be 
cancelled. The audio cannot be 
recorded.
 When setting to auto bracket/burst 
mode, it is not possible to take pictures 
with audio.ªUsing the AF Trigger 
(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)
When taking a picture with prefocus, set 
the button for starting AF (Auto focus) to 
[FOCUS] on [AF TRIGGER].
Prefocus is a technique to focus on the 
point where the subject comes in 
advance, and it is used when taking a 
picture of the subject with quick motion.
This function is suitable when the 
distance between the camera and the 
subject is certain.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/
[ ]/[ ]. (P8)
Setting items
 (SHUTTER): 
When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the Auto focus is activated.
 FOCUS: 
When you press the [FOCUS] 
button, the Auto focus is activated.
SHUTTER
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Procedure for recording with 
prefocus using [FOCUS] button
1Aim the AF area to the point 
where you want to focus. (P25)
2Press the [FOCUS] button.
 When the subject is focused, the 
AF area turns from white to green 
and the focus indication 1 lights up 
for 1 second. If the subject is out of 
the focus range, the focus 
indication will keep on blinking.
 Even when pressing the shutter 
button halfway, the focus will not be 
changed unless you press the 
[FOCUS] button again.
 When you press the shutter button 
halfway, [ ] indication 
disappears and then the aperture 
value and the shutter speed are 
displayed.
 When you press the shutter button 
halfway without pressing the 
[FOCUS] button, the [ ] 
indication turns to red.
3When the subject is enclosed 
within the focused area, press the 
shutter button (take the picture).
 When taking pictures normally, set the 
AF Trigger to [ ]. When you 
need to focus on the subject before 
recording such as prefocus, set to 
[FOCUS]. After recording with 
prefocus is completed, set to 
[ ] on [AF TRIGGER] again.
 In Simple mode [ ]/Motion image 
mode [ ], the AF Trigger is 
automatically set to [ ].
1600
19
AFFOCUS
AFFOCUS
AFFOCUS
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
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ªUsing the Digital Zoom
It is possible to further magnify a subject 
already magnified 3 times with the 
optical zoom by 3 more times with the 
digital zoom, thereby reaching a 
maximum of 9 times.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/
[]. (P8)
Setting items
When rotating the zoom lever with 
setting the [D.ZOOM] to [ON], the digital 
zoom indication appears.
 
Digital zoom ONEntering the digital zoom range
When you rotate the zoom lever to the 
extreme Tele position the on screen 
zoom indication may momentarily 
pause. This is not a malfunction.
You can enter the digital zoom range to 
continuously rotate the zoom lever to 
Tele or to release the zoom lever once 
and then rotate it to Tele again.
1Optical zoom
2Digital zoom
¬
Suggestions/Tips ¬
 When using the digital zoom the 
picture quality becomes deteriorated.
 We recommend using a tripod in the 
digital zoom range.
 The digital zoom is cancelled when the 
LCD monitor is turned off.
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6X
9X
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ªUsing the Colour Effect
You can use 3 types of colour effects 
depending on the image of the picture.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/
[ ]/[ ]. (P8)
Setting items
 [COOL]:
The picture becomes bluish.
[WARM]:
The picture becomes reddish.
[B/W]:
The picture becomes black and 
white.
ªAdjusting the Quality of the 
Picture (Picture Adjustment)
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/
[ ]/[ ]. (P8)
Setting items
 [NATURAL]:
The picture quality becomes softer.
 [VIVID]:
The picture quality becomes 
sharper.
 In Simple mode [ ]/Motion image 
mode [ ], you cannot adjust the 
picture quality.
 When you take pictures in dark places, 
noises may become visible.
To avoid noises, we recommend 
setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL].ªCreating Flip Animation 
(DMC-LC80/DMC-LC70)
You can create motion image files by 
arranging pictures taken frame-by-frame.
Example:
When capturing images of the subject in 
sequence moving it little by little and 
aligning the images, the subject looks 
as if it were moving.
Preparation
Set the mode dial except for [ ]/
[ ]/[ ]. (P8)
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Capturing images
1Select [FLIP ANIM.].
2Select [IMAGE CAPTURE].
3Capture images for flip animation.
 You can take up to 100 pictures.
4Check the image.
 You can check the previous or 
following image with 2/1.
 Delete unnecessary images with 
[ ] button.
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EXITSET SELECTMENU
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WBWB
MENU
FLIP ANIM.
IMAGE CAPTURE
CREATE MOTION IMAGE
DELETE STILL IMAGEq
EXITSET SELECT
WB
EXITMENU
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SELECT EXITDELETE
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Creating motion images
5Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE].
6Select [FRAME RATE] and set the 
number of frames.
[5fps]:
5 frames/sec.
 [10fps]:
10 frames/sec. (The motion images 
become smoother.)
7Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE] 
and create a flip animation.
 Including the created images, the 
flip animation is counted as 
1 animation image.
 Close the menu by pressing the 
[MENU] button 3 times after 
finishing the setting.
Playing back a created flip animation
Follow the same procedure as you play 
back motion images. (P63)
Deleting all the still images used for 
flip animation
When selecting [DELETE STILL 
IMAGES] in flip animation screen, a 
confirmation screen appears. Select 
[YES] and then press 4.
FLIP ANIM.
IMAGE CAPTURE
CREATE MOTION IMAGE
DELETE STILL IMAGEq
EXITSET SELECTMENU
WBWB
CREATE MOTION IMAGE
5fps10fps
CREATE MOTION IMAGEFRAME RATE
EXITSET SELECTMENU
WB
CREATE MOTION IMAGE
CREATE MOTION IMAGEFRAME RATE
5 fps
EXITSET SELECTMENU
WBWB
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