Panasonic Lumix DMC LS70 User Manual
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Advanced-Shooting
*1 The fl ash is activated twice. The
subject should not move until the
second fl ash is activated.
■ Available fl ash settings by recording
mode
The available fl ash settings depend on the
recording mode.
(Ó : Available, — : Not available, Õ : Initial
setting)
*
2 It becomes Forced ON [ ], when the
backlight compensation function is
activated.
• The fl ash setting may change when you
change the recording mode. Change the
fl ash setting again if necessary.
•
Flash...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38340/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-LS70-40.png "Page 41
41VQT1C63
Advanced-Shooting
*1 The fl ash is activated twice. The
subject should not move until the
second fl ash is activated.
■ Available fl ash settings by recording
mode
The available fl ash settings depend on the
recording mode.
(Ó : Available, — : Not available, Õ : Initial
setting)
*
2 It becomes Forced ON [ ], when the
backlight compensation function is
activated.
• The fl ash setting may change when you
change the recording mode. Change the
fl ash setting again if necessary.
•
Flash...")
41VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting *1 The fl ash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second fl ash is activated. ■ Available fl ash settings by recording mode The available fl ash settings depend on the recording mode. (Ó : Available, — : Not available, Õ : Initial setting) * 2 It becomes Forced ON [ ], when the backlight compensation function is activated. • The fl ash setting may change when you change the recording mode. Change the fl ash setting again if necessary. • Flash...
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■ The available fl ash range to take
pictures in intelligent ISO mode
ISO LIMIT
(P45)Available fl ash range
ISO400 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 3.7 m
(12.14 feet) (Wide)
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.1 m
(6.89 feet) (Tele)
ISO800 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 5.3 m
(17.39 feet) (Wide)
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.9 m
(9.51 feet) (Tele) ISO1250
•
When you have set ISO LIMIT in Intelligent
ISO mode [ ] (P45) to anything other than
[ISO400] and use the fl ash, ISO sensitivity
automatically rises to a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38340/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-LS70-41.png "Page 42
42VQT1C63
Advanced-Shooting
■ The available fl ash range to take
pictures in intelligent ISO mode
ISO LIMIT
(P45)Available fl ash range
ISO400 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 3.7 m
(12.14 feet) (Wide)
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.1 m
(6.89 feet) (Tele)
ISO800 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 5.3 m
(17.39 feet) (Wide)
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.9 m
(9.51 feet) (Tele) ISO1250
•
When you have set ISO LIMIT in Intelligent
ISO mode [ ] (P45) to anything other than
[ISO400] and use the fl ash, ISO sensitivity
automatically rises to a...")
42VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting ■ The available fl ash range to take pictures in intelligent ISO mode ISO LIMIT (P45)Available fl ash range ISO400 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 3.7 m (12.14 feet) (Wide) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.1 m (6.89 feet) (Tele) ISO800 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 5.3 m (17.39 feet) (Wide) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.9 m (9.51 feet) (Tele) ISO1250 • When you have set ISO LIMIT in Intelligent ISO mode [ ] (P45) to anything other than [ISO400] and use the fl ash, ISO sensitivity automatically rises to a...
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
1 Press w [].
2 Press e/r or w [ ] to switch the
self-timer mode.
3 Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter button
halfway to fi nish.
• When 5 seconds pass without any
operation, the setting selected at the time
is automatically adopted.
4 Press the shutter button halfway
to focus and then press it fully to
take a picture.
• The self-timer indicator
A blinks and the shutter
is activated after 10
seconds (or 2...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38340/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-LS70-42.png "Page 43
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Advanced-Shooting
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
1 Press w [].
2 Press e/r or w [ ] to switch the
self-timer mode.
3 Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter button
halfway to fi nish.
• When 5 seconds pass without any
operation, the setting selected at the time
is automatically adopted.
4 Press the shutter button halfway
to focus and then press it fully to
take a picture.
• The self-timer indicator
A blinks and the shutter
is activated after 10
seconds (or 2...")
43VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press w []. 2 Press e/r or w [ ] to switch the self-timer mode. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to fi nish. • When 5 seconds pass without any operation, the setting selected at the time is automatically adopted. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take a picture. • The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2...
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Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve
appropriate exposure due to the difference
of brightness between the subject and the
background.
Over exposed
Properly Exposed
Under exposed
1 Press e [C] to display [C
EXPOSURE] and press w/q to
compensate the exposure.
A : The exposure compensation value
• You can compensate from -2 EV to +2
EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original
exposure.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to fi nish. •...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38340/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-LS70-43.png "Page 44
44VQT1C63
Advanced-Shooting
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve
appropriate exposure due to the difference
of brightness between the subject and the
background.
Over exposed
Properly Exposed
Under exposed
1 Press e [C] to display [C
EXPOSURE] and press w/q to
compensate the exposure.
A : The exposure compensation value
• You can compensate from -2 EV to +2
EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original
exposure.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to fi nish. •...")
44VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Over exposed Properly Exposed Under exposed 1 Press e [C] to display [C EXPOSURE] and press w/q to compensate the exposure. A : The exposure compensation value • You can compensate from -2 EV to +2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to fi nish. •...
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Shooting with the Intelligent ISO mode
The camera detects movements of the
subject near the center of the frame and
sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and
shutter speed according to the movements
and brightness.
1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Press e/r to select [ISO LIMIT]
and then press q.
3 Press e/r to select the menu
item and then press [MENU/SET].
Item Content
400 The camera raises the ISO
sensitivity up to the level you have
set to match the movement and
brightness of the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38340/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-LS70-44.png "Page 45
45VQT1C63
Advanced-Shooting
Shooting with the Intelligent ISO mode
The camera detects movements of the
subject near the center of the frame and
sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and
shutter speed according to the movements
and brightness.
1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Press e/r to select [ISO LIMIT]
and then press q.
3 Press e/r to select the menu
item and then press [MENU/SET].
Item Content
400 The camera raises the ISO
sensitivity up to the level you have
set to match the movement and
brightness of the...")
45VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Shooting with the Intelligent ISO mode The camera detects movements of the subject near the center of the frame and sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movements and brightness. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press e/r to select [ISO LIMIT] and then press q. 3 Press e/r to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Content 400 The camera raises the ISO sensitivity up to the level you have set to match the movement and brightness of the...
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46VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Taking Close-up pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking pictures of fl owers. You can take pictures approaching the subject at a distance up to 5 cm (0.16 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 ×). ■ Focus range• Use a tripod and the self-timer (P43) for best results. • When the subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range (depth of fi eld) is signifi cantly narrowed. Therefore, you...
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When you select a scene mode to match
the subject and recording situation, the
camera sets the optimal exposure and hue
to obtain the desired picture.
• See pages 48 to 52 for details about the
modes. Explanations about the scene
modes are also included in the camera’s
[ INFORMATION] feature.
1 Press q to enter the scene mode
menu screen.
2 Press e/r/w/q to select the
scene mode.
• Press r at A to switch to the next menu
screen.
• You can switch menu screens from...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38340/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-LS70-46.png "Page 47
47VQT1C63
Advanced-Shooting
When you select a scene mode to match
the subject and recording situation, the
camera sets the optimal exposure and hue
to obtain the desired picture.
• See pages 48 to 52 for details about the
modes. Explanations about the scene
modes are also included in the camera’s
[ INFORMATION] feature.
1 Press q to enter the scene mode
menu screen.
2 Press e/r/w/q to select the
scene mode.
• Press r at A to switch to the next menu
screen.
• You can switch menu screens from...")
47VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. • See pages 48 to 52 for details about the modes. Explanations about the scene modes are also included in the camera’s [ INFORMATION] feature. 1 Press q to enter the scene mode menu screen. 2 Press e/r/w/q to select the scene mode. • Press r at A to switch to the next menu screen. • You can switch menu screens from...
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Portrait mode
The background is blurred and the person
stands out with a healthier complexion.
■ Technique to make this mode more
effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as
possible.
2 Move close to the subject.
• Suitable for outdoors in the daytime.
• ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100].
Soft skin mode
The camera detects the face or skin area
to achieve a smoother appearance than
portrait mode. Use when taking portraits
from the chest up.
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Advanced-Shooting
Portrait mode
The background is blurred and the person
stands out with a healthier complexion.
■ Technique to make this mode more
effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as
possible.
2 Move close to the subject.
• Suitable for outdoors in the daytime.
• ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100].
Soft skin mode
The camera detects the face or skin area
to achieve a smoother appearance than
portrait mode. Use when taking portraits
from the chest up.
■ Technique to...")
48VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Portrait mode The background is blurred and the person stands out with a healthier complexion. ■ Technique to make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible. 2 Move close to the subject. • Suitable for outdoors in the daytime. • ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100]. Soft skin mode The camera detects the face or skin area to achieve a smoother appearance than portrait mode. Use when taking portraits from the chest up. ■ Technique to...
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Advanced-Shooting
Night scenery mode
The nightscape can be recorded vividly.
■ Technique for Night scenery mode
• Use a tripod as the shutter may be open
for as long as 8 seconds. Use the self-
timer for best results. (P43)
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to Z.
• The shutter may close (max. about 8
seconds) after shooting due to signal
processing. This is not a malfunction.
• When shooting in dark places, noise may
become visible.
• The Flash setting is fi xed to Forced OFF
[v].
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49VQT1C63
Advanced-Shooting
Night scenery mode
The nightscape can be recorded vividly.
■ Technique for Night scenery mode
• Use a tripod as the shutter may be open
for as long as 8 seconds. Use the self-
timer for best results. (P43)
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to Z.
• The shutter may close (max. about 8
seconds) after shooting due to signal
processing. This is not a malfunction.
• When shooting in dark places, noise may
become visible.
• The Flash setting is fi xed to Forced OFF
[v].
•...")
49VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Night scenery mode The nightscape can be recorded vividly. ■ Technique for Night scenery mode • Use a tripod as the shutter may be open for as long as 8 seconds. Use the self- timer for best results. (P43) • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to Z. • The shutter may close (max. about 8 seconds) after shooting due to signal processing. This is not a malfunction. • When shooting in dark places, noise may become visible. • The Flash setting is fi xed to Forced OFF [v]. •...
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Sunset mode
Use to take pictures of the sunset. Sunset
color can be reproduced vividly.
• The fl ash setting is fi xed to Forced OFF
[v].
• The setting on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
• ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100].
•
You cannot change the white balance setting.
Baby mode 1
Baby mode 2
Adjusts the exposure and tone to bring
out the healthy color of your baby’s skin.
The fl ash will be weaker than normal if you
choose to use it.
You can set the birthdays of two...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38340/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-LS70-49.png "Page 50
50VQT1C63
Advanced-Shooting
Sunset mode
Use to take pictures of the sunset. Sunset
color can be reproduced vividly.
• The fl ash setting is fi xed to Forced OFF
[v].
• The setting on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
• ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100].
•
You cannot change the white balance setting.
Baby mode 1
Baby mode 2
Adjusts the exposure and tone to bring
out the healthy color of your baby’s skin.
The fl ash will be weaker than normal if you
choose to use it.
You can set the birthdays of two...")
50VQT1C63 Advanced-Shooting Sunset mode Use to take pictures of the sunset. Sunset color can be reproduced vividly. • The fl ash setting is fi xed to Forced OFF [v]. • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. • ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100]. • You cannot change the white balance setting. Baby mode 1 Baby mode 2 Adjusts the exposure and tone to bring out the healthy color of your baby’s skin. The fl ash will be weaker than normal if you choose to use it. You can set the birthdays of two...