Panasonic Lumix DMC LS70 User Manual

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*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 settings are retained even if you 
switch the camera off. However, scene 
mode fl ash settings return to the factory 
settings when you change the scene mode. 
■ The available fl ash range to take 
pictures
ISO 
sensitivity 
(P61)Available fl ash range
AUTO 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 4.7 m 
(15.42 feet) (Wide)
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 2.6 m 
(8.53 feet) (Tele)
ISO100 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.8 m 
(5.91 feet) (Wide)
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.0 m 
(3.28 feet) (Tele)
ISO200 40 cm (1.31 feet) to 2.6 m 
(8.53 feet) (Wide)
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.4 m 
(4.59 feet) (Tele)
ISO400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 3.7 m 
(12.14 feet) (Wide)
40 cm (1.31 feet) to 2.1 m 
(6.89 feet) (Tele)
ISO800 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 5.3 m 
(17.39 feet) (Wide)
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.9 m 
(9.51 feet) (Tele)
ISO1250 100 cm (3.28 feet) to 5.3 m 
(17.39 feet) (Wide)
80 cm (2.62 feet) to 2.9 m 
(9.51 feet) (Tele)
•  Refer to P107 for the focus range.
•  When you use the fl ash when you have 
set ISO sensitivity to [AUTO] or set 
ISO LIMIT in Intelligent ISO mode [ ] 
to anything other than [ISO400], ISO 
sensitivity automatically becomes a 
maximum of [ISO640] ([ISO400] in the 
[BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] scene modes 
(P47)).
•  The edges of the picture may appear 
dark if you shoot a very close subject with 
the fl ash while the zoom lever is close to 
the W side. Zoom in slightly if this occurs.
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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 maximum of [ISO640].
■ Shutter speed for each fl ash mode
Flash modeShutter speed 
(sec.)
r : AUTO 1/30 to 1/2000
s :  AUTO/
Red-eye 
reduction1/30 to 1/2000
t :  Forced  ONq :  Forced 
ON/Red-eye 
reduction1/30 to 1/2000
u :  Slow  sync./
Red-eye 
reduction1/4 or
1 to 1/2000*1
1/4 to 1/2000*2
v  : Forced OFF 1/4 to 1/2000
1/8 or 1 to 1/2000*3
1/4 or 1 to 1/2000*4
*1  [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P48) or [CANDLE 
LIGHT] (P49) in scene mode
*2  [PARTY] (P49) in scene mode
*3  In simple mode [ ]
*4  Intelligent ISO mode [ ] (P45)/ 
[SPORTS] (P48), [NIGHT PORTRAIT] 
(P48), [CANDLE LIGHT] (P49), [BABY] 
(P50), and [PET] (P50) in scene mode
•  The shutter speed reaches the maximum 
of 1 second for *1, *3 and *4 when:
–  Optical Image Stabilizer is [OFF]
–
  In simple mode [ ] or when the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [MODE1] or 
[MODE2] and the camera determines that 
there is minimum possibility of blurring.
•  The shutter speed will be different from 
that shown in the above table in the 
following scene modes.
–  [NIGHT SCENERY] (P49): 
8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
–  [STARRY SKY] (P51): 
15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
– [FIREWORKS] (P52): 
1/4th of a second, 2 seconds
•  Do not look directly at the fl ash at 
close range when it is activated.
•  Do not bring the fl ash too close to 
objects or close the fl ash while it 
is activated. The objects may be 
discolored by its heat or lighting.
• While the fl ash is charged, the LCD 
monitor turns off and you cannot take 
pictures. The status indicator lights 
up. [This does not happen when using 
the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional).] 
If the remaining battery power is low, 
the screen may be turned off for a 
longer period of time.
•  When you take a picture beyond the 
available fl ash range, the exposure may 
not be adjusted properly and the picture 
may become bright or dark.
•
  The white balance may not be properly 
adjusted if the photo fl ash is insuffi cient. (P60)
•  When the shutter speed is fast, the fl ash 
effect may not be suffi cient.
•  When you repeat taking a picture, 
recording may be disabled even if the 
fl ash is activated. Take a picture after the 
access indication disappears.
•
  The red-eye reduction effect differs 
between people. Also, if the subject was far 
away from the camera or was not looking at 
the fi rst fl ash, the effect may not be evident.
•  You cannot take photographs in 
succession when using the fl ash.
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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 seconds).
•  If you press [MENU/
SET] when the self-timer 
is set, the self-timer 
setting is canceled.•  When using a tripod or in other cases, 
setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is 
a convenient way to stabilize the jitter 
caused by pressing the shutter button.
•  When you press the button fully with 
one stroke, the subject is automatically 
focused just before the recording. In dark 
places, the self-timer indicator blinks and 
then it may turn on brightly to work as the 
AF assist lamp (P66) for focusing on the 
subject.
•  In simple mode [ ], the self-timer is 
fi xed to 10 seconds.
•  When you set the self-timer in burst 
mode, the camera starts taking a picture 
2 or 10 seconds after the shutter button 
is pressed. The number of pictures taken 
at one time is fi xed to 3.
•  We recommend using a tripod when 
setting the self-timer.A
or
1
MENU
19
7M
CANCEL
MENU
SELFTIMER
SELECT SET
OFF
10SEC.
2SEC.
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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. •  You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to fi nish.
•  EV is an abbreviation of “Exposure 
Value”, and it is the amount of light given 
to the CCD by the aperture value and the 
shutter speed.
•  The exposure compensation value 
appears on the lower left of the screen.
•  The exposure value is memorized even if 
the camera is turned off.
•  The compensation range of the exposure 
will be limited depending on the 
brightness of the subject.
•  You cannot compensate the exposure 
with [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
Compensate the exposure 
toward negative.
Compensate the exposure 
toward positive.
MENU
EXPOSURE
SELECT EXIT
A
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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 subject. 800
1250
•  The higher you raise the ISO sensitivity, 
the less chance there is of the subject 
blurring, but picture noise will increase.
•  When shooting a moving subject indoors, 
you can reduce blur by raising ISO 
sensitivity and increasing the shutter 
speed. 
1/125 ISO800•  When taking pictures of a motionless 
subject, you can reduce noise by setting 
ISO sensitivity at a low level.
1/30  ISO200
•  When you press the shutter button 
halfway, [ ] appears. When you press 
the shutter button fully, the shutter speed 
and the ISO sensitivity appear for a while.
•  Focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/30 
cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to Z.
•
  ISO sensitivity can be raised to a maximum 
of [ISO640] when using the fl ash (when 
ISO Limit is set to anything other than 
[ISO400]).
•  Refer to P42 for the available fl ash range.
•  Brightness or the subject’s moving speed 
may cause pictures to blur.
•  Movement detection may not be possible 
in the following cases.
–  When the moving subject is too small
–  When the moving subject is on the 
edge of the frame
–  In case the subject began to move the 
moment you pressed the shutter button 
fully 
•  To avoid picture noises, we recommend 
reducing the [ISO LIMIT] or setting [COL. 
MODE] to [NATURAL] (P66).
•  You cannot use the digital zoom.
ISOF2.8
ISOF2.8
ISOF2.8
ISO
AWB
MENU
1
/
3
4:3400
800
1250ISOMAX
REC
SELECT SET
W.BALANCE
ISO LIMIT
ASPECT RATIO
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY
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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 will have diffi culty in focusing on 
the subject if the distance between the 
camera and the subject is changed after 
focusing on the subject.
•  When the camera lens is at a distance 
beyond the available range from the 
subject, the subject may not be focused 
even if the focus indication lights.
•  Macro mode gives priority to a subject 
close to the camera. Therefore, if the 
distance between the camera and the 
subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it 
takes longer to focus on it in macro mode 
than normal picture mode.
• The available fl ash range is about 30 cm 
(0.98 feet) to 5.0 m (16.40 feet) (Wide). 
(This is applied when you set the ISO 
sensitivity to [AUTO].) We recommend 
setting the fl ash to Forced OFF [v] 
when you take pictures at close range.
•  When you take pictures at close range, 
the resolution of the periphery of the 
picture may decrease slightly. This is not 
a malfunction.
T
W
30 cm
(0.98 feet)
5 cm
(0.16 feet)
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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 any 
menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
3 Press [MENU/SET].•  Now you can take pictures with the scene 
mode that you selected.
•  Press [MENU/SET] and then perform 
steps 1, 2 and 3 to change the scene 
mode.■ Scene mode help [  INFORMATION]
•  To see explanations about the scene 
modes, press [DISPLAY] while a scene 
mode is selected in step 2. Press again 
to return to the scene mode menu.
•  Refer to P42 for the shutter speed.
•  Flash settings return to the factory 
settings when you change the scene 
mode (P41).
•  The color of the picture may seem 
strange if you use a scene mode that is 
unsuitable for the shot.
•  [SCN] is selected if you press w while 
you have selected either [PORTRAIT] 
or [STARRY SKY] in step 2. If you 
select either the [REC] menu [ ] or 
the [SETUP] menu [ ], you can set the 
desired items. (P19)
•  The following cannot be set in scene 
mode because the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
– [SENSITIVITY]
– [COL.MODE]
Scene mode
MENUDISPLAY
INFORMATION
SET CANCELBABY1
Suitable for taking pictures 
of your baby. 
Age can be displayed 
with pictures if you set 
the birthday.
1
/
2
SCN
MENUDISPLAY
2
/
2
SCN
MENUDISPLAY
STARRY SKY
SCENE MODE
SELECT SET
BABY1
SCENE MODE
SELECT SET
A
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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.
■ 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 daylight shooting.
• Other fl esh-colored elements are also 
softened.
•  The effect may not be as obvious if there 
isn’t enough light.
•  ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100].
Scenery mode
The camera focuses on distant subjects 
to allow you to take pictures of wide 
landscapes.
•  Focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to Z.
•  The Flash setting is fi xed to Forced OFF 
[v].
•  The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
•
  You cannot change the white balance setting.
Sports mode
Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects 
(e.g. outdoor sports).
•  Suitable for daylight shooting, 5 m (16.4 
feet) or more away from the subject.
•  When shooting fast moving subjects 
indoors, sensitivity will be the same 
as when you have set ISO LIMIT in 
Intelligent ISO mode [ ] (P45) to 
[ISO800].
•  The digital zoom is fi xed to [OFF].
Night portrait mode
Shoot the subject with natural brightness 
using the fl ash and slow shutter speed.
■ Technique for Night portrait mode
• Use the fl ash.
•  Due to the slow shutter speed, use a 
tripod and the self-timer (P43) for best 
results.
•  Keep the subject still for about 1 second 
after taking a picture.
•  Rotate the zoom lever to Wide (1 ×), 
about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject.
•  Focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 5 
m (16.4 feet). (See page 41 for details 
about available fl ash range.)
•  The shutter may close (max. about 
1 sec.) after shooting due to signal 
processing. This is not a malfunction.
•  When shooting in dark places, noise may 
become visible.
•  When using the fl ash, Slow sync./Red-
eye reduction [u] is selected and 
the fl ash is activated every time.
•  You cannot change the white balance 
setting.
MENUSET
T
e
V
U
X
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P47)
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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].
•  The ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100].
•  The settings on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
•  You cannot change the white balance 
setting.
Food mode
Use to take pictures of food in restaurants, 
irrespective of the lighting, so that the 
natural colors of the subject come out.
•  Focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/30 
cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to Z.
•  You cannot change the white balance 
setting.
Party mode
Use to take pictures at wedding receptions, 
indoor parties, etc. Both the people and 
the background can be shot with natural 
brightness using the fl ash and slow shutter 
speed.
■ Technique for Party mode
•  Use a tripod and the self-timer (P43) for 
best results.
•  Rotate the zoom lever to Wide (1 ×), 
about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject.
• The fl ash setting can be set to Forced 
ON/Red-eye reduction [q] or Slow 
sync./Red-eye reduction [u].
•  You cannot change the white balance 
setting.
Candle light mode
Use to get the most from the mood created 
by candlelight.
■ Technique for Candle light mode
•  Don’t use the fl ash.
•  Use a tripod and the self-timer (P43) for 
best results.
•  The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) 
(Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to Z.
• The fl ash setting can be set to Forced 
ON/Red-eye reduction [q] or Slow 
sync./Red-eye reduction [u].
•
  You cannot change the white balance setting.
MENUSET
W
f
a
g
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P47)
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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 babies 
by using [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
display the set age when playing back 
the pictures and imprint the age on the 
recorded pictures with [DATE STAMP] 
(P75).
•  You can also use the [LUMIX Simple 
Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] 
software on the included CD-ROM to 
print your baby’s age. (For details, refer 
to the separate operating instructions for 
PC connection.)
■ Age display setting
•  To show age, fi rst enter the birthday, 
select [WITH AGE], and press [MENU/
SET].
■ Birthday setting
1  Select [BIRTHDAY SET.] and press [MENU/SET].
2  [PLEASE SET THE BIRTHDAY OF THE 
BABY] appears. Select year/month/day 
with w/q and change the date with e/r.
3  Press [MENU/SET] to exit.
•  Focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/30 
cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to Z.
•  Sensitivity will be the same as when you 
have set ISO LIMIT in Intelligent ISO 
mode [ ] (P45) to [ISO400].
•  After turning on the camera in [BABY1]/
[BABY2] in scene mode, the age, current 
date, and time appear for about 5 
seconds at the bottom of the screen.
•  Actual age displays depend on the 
[LANGUAGE] setting.
•  Check the clock and birthday settings if 
the age shown is incorrect.
•  Note that if you select [WITHOUT AGE], 
age information is not recorded. The 
information will not appear even if you 
select [WITH AGE] after taking pictures.
•  To reset the birthday setting, use 
[RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P23)
•  The digital zoom is fi xed to [OFF].
Pet mode
Suitable for taking pictures of your pet.
Keep a record of your pet’s development 
by adding the date. You can display the set 
age when playing back the pictures and 
imprint the age on the recorded pictures 
with [DATE STAMP] (P75).
•  Displays and settings are the same as 
for the baby modes. For details on how 
to set age and birthday, see [BABY1]/
[BABY2].
•  You can also use the [LUMIX Simple 
Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] 
software on the included CD-ROM to 
print the pet’s age. (For details, refer to 
the separate operating instructions for 
PC connection.)
MENUSETPress [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P47)
1
2
MENU
1BABY1
SELECT SET
WITH AGE
WITHOUT AGE
BIRTHDAY SET.
CANCEL
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