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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2 User Manual

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62)
Choose this setting to take clear pictures of
the night sky or other dark subjects. The
slow shutter speed makes the stars
sparkle.
n Setting the shutter speed
You can choose a shutter speed of 15, 30,
or 60 seconds.
1 Press e/r to select the shutter speed,
then press [MENU/SET].
2 Take a picture.
• The countdown screen appears when you
press the shutter button. Do not move the
camera. After the countdown is finished,
[PLEASE WAIT···] is displayed for the
same amount of time as the shutter speed
you used. This is to process the signals.
• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the
picture while the countdown screen is
displayed.
n Technique for Starry sky mode
• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60
seconds. Due to the slow shutter speed,
use a tripod and the self-timer (P47) for
best results.
• The histogram is always orange. (P40)
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[v].
• The stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].
(P50)
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
• You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this
mode.
• You cannot use exposure compensation,
auto bracket mode, burst mode, or
recording audio.
This mode allows you to take pictures on a
beach. It prevents under exposure of the
subject under strong sunlight.
n Technique for Beach mode
• Use the flash.
• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.
• Sand or seawater may cause the camera
to malfunction. Make sure that sand or
seawater does not come in touch with the
camera, particularly its lens, flash or
terminals.
MENU
SET
Starry sky mode
d
OFF
15
19
MENU
STARRY SKY
15 SEC.
30 SEC.
60 SEC.
CANCEL SELECT SET
OFF
15
MENU
CANCEL
Beach mode
1
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel10.2 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Supported aspect ratios4:3, 16:9
Digital zoom4 x
Focal length range6.3 - 25.2 mm
Digital SLRNo
Camera shutter speed1/4 - 1/2000 s
Normal focusing range0.5 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (wide)1 - ∞ m
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal2.8 \
Display resolution (numeric)207000 pixels
USB version2.0
Scene modesbeach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Fireworks, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, self-portrait, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingresizing, rotating, trimming
White balanceauto, Cloudy, daylight, flash, Shade
Camera playbackmovie, single image, slide show, thumbnails
Self-timer delay2 s
Product colorBlack
Battery capacity1150 mAh
Bundled softwareLUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio SILKPIX DEVELOPER STUDIO ArcSoft Camera Suite (ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft PanoramaMaker), Adobe Reader, Quick Time
Flash modesauto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd
Light meteringSpot
Light exposure modesaperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth26.3 mm
Width105.7 mm
Height55.8 mm
Weight217 g

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