Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2 User Manual

Advanced
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62)
The subject can be recorded with
brightness in real life by using the flash and
the slow shutter speed.
n Technique for Night portrait mode
• Open the flash. (P43)
• Due to the slow shutter speed, use a
tripod and the self-timer (P47) for best
results.
• Keep the subject still for about 1 second
after taking a picture.
• We recommend taking pictures by rotating
the zoom lever to Wide (1×), and being at
a distance about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from
the subject.
• The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to
5 m (16.4 feet). (See page 45 for details
about available flash range to take
pictures.)
• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
• The shutter may be kept closed (max.
about 1 sec.) after taking a picture
because of signal processing. This is not
a malfunction.
• When you take pictures in dark places,
noises may become visible.
• When using the flash, Slow sync./Red-eye
reduction [u] is selected and the
flash is activated every time.
• You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this
mode.
This mode allows you to take a picture of a
nightscape. The landscape can be
recorded vividly by using the slow shutter
speed.
n Technique for Night scenery mode
• Slide the focus switch to [AF].
• Use a tripod as the shutter may be open
for as long as 8 seconds. Use the self-
timer for best results. (P47)
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to Z.
• The shutter may be kept closed (max.
about 8 seconds) after taking a picture
because of signal processing. This is not
a malfunction.
• When you take pictures in dark places,
noise may become visible.
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[v].
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
• The settings on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
• You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this
mode.
This mode allows you to take a picture of
yourself.
n Technique for Self-portrait mode
When you are focused by pressing the
shutter button halfway, the self-timer
indicator lights up. Fix the camera firmly
and then press the shutter button fully.
MENU
SET
Night portrait mode
X
1
19
Night scenery mode
Self portrait mode
W
1
19
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2 Specifications

General

Megapixel	10.2 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Supported aspect ratios	4:3, 16:9
Digital zoom	4 x
Focal length range	6.3 - 25.2 mm
Digital SLR	No
Camera shutter speed	1/4 - 1/2000 s
Normal focusing range	0.5 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (wide)	1 - ∞ m
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal	2.8 \
Display resolution (numeric)	207000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Fireworks, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, self-portrait, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	resizing, rotating, trimming
White balance	auto, Cloudy, daylight, flash, Shade
Camera playback	movie, single image, slide show, thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2 s
Product color	Black
Battery capacity	1150 mAh
Bundled software	LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio SILKPIX DEVELOPER STUDIO ArcSoft Camera Suite (ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft PanoramaMaker), Adobe Reader, Quick Time
Flash modes	auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Compatible memory cards	mmc, sd
Light metering	Spot
Light exposure modes	aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	26.3 mm
Width	105.7 mm
Height	55.8 mm
Weight	217 g