Panasonic DMC-LS60, DMC-LS75, DMC-LS70 Sensitivity, Setting the white balance manually White set

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Advanced-Shooting

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19)

■Setting the white balance manually (White set )

Use this to set the white balance manually.

1Select [] (White set) and then press [MENU/SET].

2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or a similar white object so that the frame on the center of the screen turns white and then press [MENU/SET].

WHITE SET

CANCEL

SET MENU

3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.

•You can also press the shutter button halfway to ﬁnish.

•The white balance may not be correct if the subject is out of ﬂash range.

•The white balance you set is saved even if you switch the camera off, but if you change the scene mode, the white balance setting returns to [AWB].

•The white balance cannot be set in the following cases:

–In simple mode []

–[SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [FOOD], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [STARRY SKY], [SNOW], or [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode (P47)

J[SENSITIVITY]

Setting the light sensitivity

ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity of the image sensor to light. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places.

•When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] according to the brightness. (When using the ﬂash, the adjustment range becomes a maximum of [ISO640].)

	ISO sensitivity		100	1250
	Use in bright			Not
	places		Suitable	Not
	places		Suitable	suitable
	(e.g. outdoors)			suitable
	(e.g. outdoors)
	Use in dark		Not	Suitable
	places		suitable	Suitable
	places		suitable
	Shutter speed		Slow	Fast
	Noise		Less	More

•The ISO sensitivity is ﬁxed to [ISO3200] in [HIGH SENS.] (P51) in scene mode.

•To avoid picture noise we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity or setting [COL.MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P66)

•If the camera is in Intelligent ISO mode (P45), the screen changes to the one for [ISO LIMIT].

•The ISO sensitivity cannot be set in the following cases:

–In simple mode []

–In motion picture mode [i]

–In scene mode

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Contents DMC-LS75 Illustration showsDear Customer Information for Your SafetyMarking sign is located on bottom of the unit FCC Note U.S. only Following Applies only in the U.S.AOnly for Canada Only for U.S.AThis camera is not waterproof If you see this symbolWhen not using the camera for a long period of time About Condensation When the lens is fogged upAbout the Lens Humid placesContents QAdvanced-Viewing Connecting to other equipmentOthers FormatBatteries Standard AccessoriesCD-ROM InstructionsNames of the Components Insert the batteries. P15 Quick GuidePlay back the pictures Turn the camera on to take picturesBWhen alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected AWhen oxyride batteries are selectedAbout the Batteries Usable batteriesAll or part Pole is ﬂat Covering on Battery is peeled Off Battery shapes that cannot be usedDo not heat or expose to ﬂame DoctorBattery life When not using the batteries for a long period of timeRecording conditions by Cipa standard Playback time Card Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card OptionalInsert the batteries with the and poles aligned correctly Remove the batteries after useCard You can record or play back pictures on a card About the Built-in Memory/the CardSet the mode dial to Initial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetMENU/SET button Cursor buttons Mode dial Press MENU/SETAdvanced About the Mode DialSCN Changing the menu settings Using the MenusPress e/r to select the menu item Setting Press e/r to select the settingPress r to select the setup menu Press qBattery Type About the Setup MenuPower Save Clock SET P17Economy NO.RESETTravel Date P55 BeepVideo OUT ResetTV Aspect Dial Display P18LCD monitor and changes to the display Using the ﬂash Select normal picture modeTaking Pictures Press the shutter button fully to take the pictureThere is backlight Use AF/AE lock or macro mode w in these situationsGo to page 27 Go toPress the shutter button fully Focus indication lights when the subject is focusedDirection detection function Preventing jitter camera shakeBattery Type Taking Pictures in Simple ModePress MENU/SET to close the menu Clock SETAspect RATIO/PICT.SIZE/ Quality P62 Sensitivity P61AF Assist Lamp P66 on Travel Date World TimeTaking Pictures with the Zoom Picture size EZ is an abbreviation of Extended optical ZoomPress r to select on and then Press e/r to select D.ZOOM and then press qPress MENU/SET to close MenuPress r REV Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress w/q to choose a picture Rotate the zoom lever towards 3 TPress w/q to select the picture Playing Back PicturesPlay back the previous picture Play back the next picture To delete a single picture Deleting PicturesWhile deleting the picture, a appears on the screen To delete Multi DELETE/ALLScreen when selecting Multi Delete Only when selecting Multi DeletePress w/q to select the picture and then press r to set Recording mode Playback mode Press the Display button to switch to the screen to be usedAbout the LCD Monitor LCD monitor LCDHistogram About guide line displayExample of histogram Properly Exposed B Under Exposed C Over Exposed HistogramCanceling High angle mode Press q Press e/r or q to switch the ﬂash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashAvailable ﬂash range to take pictures Available ﬂash settings by recording modeISO Available ﬂash rangeISO Limit Shutter speed for each ﬂash mode Flash mode SecNight Scenery P49 Press w Press e/r or w to switch Self-timer mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress MENU/SET to ﬁnish Compensating the ExposureOver exposed Properly ExposedPress e/r to select ISO Limit Shooting with the Intelligent ISO modeThen press q Press e/r to select the menuTaking Close-up pictures Use a tripod and the self-timer P43 for best resultsFocus range Press q to enter the scene mode menu screen Scene modePress e/r/w/q to select the scene mode Scene mode help InformationTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the ﬂash Technique to make this mode more effectiveYou cannot change the white balance setting Technique for Party mode Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Candle light mode Nightscape can be recorded vividlyBirthday setting Age display settingSelect Birthday SET. and press MENU/SETPress e/r to select the shutter speed, then press MENU/SET Take clear pictures of the night sky or other dark subjectsShutter speed becomes slower so use a tripod Technique for Fireworks modeAllows you to take pictures through an airplane window Motion picture mode Press MENU/SET to close the menu Press e/r/w/q to select Setting the travel dateDeparture date and then press Press MENU/SET to exit the menuTake a picture Canceling the travel datePress r to select Home and then press MENU/SET Displaying the time at the travel destinationPress w/q to select your home area and then press MENU/SET If you are setting the home area for Finishing setting the home areaUsing the REC mode menu Using the REC mode menuUsing the quick setting Items you can setBalance Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureAWB Auto White Balance AWBSetting the light sensitivity Setting the white balance manually White setSensitivity ISO sensitivity 100 1250Aspect Ratio Setting the aspect ratio of picturesPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Number of pixelsSetting the focus method AF ModeQuality This feature detects jitter and corrects for it About 1-area-focusing High speedStabilizer MODE1Burst Mode or Starry SKY in scene modeShooting in quick succession Focus is ﬁxed in the ﬁrst pictureCOL.MODE AF Assist LampClock SET Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple Screens Displaying Multiple Screens Multi PlaybackPress e/r/w/q to select a picture Example of 25 screensPress e/r/w/q to select the date to be played back Press e/r/w/q to select a picture and then press MENU/SETSelect the month Select the date To return to the 1 screen playback screenTo stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards 3 T to enlarge the picture Rotate the zoom lever towards W or press MENU/SETPress w/q to select a picture with a Playing Back Motion picturesThen press r to play back To pauseFavorite P73 Using the Play mode menuDate Stamp P75 Press e/r to select ALL or Slide ShowPress e to select Start and then press MENU/SET By pressing the r, the Slide Show stopsCanceling all favorites Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Press r to select on and then press MENU/SETPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Press w/q to select the picture and then press rRotate DISP./ROTATE b To display the picture rotated Rotate Picture is rotated manuallyPress e/r to select Single or Multi and press MENU/SET Date StampPress w / q to choose a picture, then press r Stamping the date on your picturesDate print setting in Dpof Print Screen when you have chosen an image taken at 7MPress e/r to select YES or no and press MENU/SET Resize TrimmingMulti setting Single settingDpof Print To print the date To cancel all settingsProtect Multi setting/To cancel all settingsPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Rotate SETPress w/q to select the size and then press r Press e/r to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETMaking the picture smaller Aspect ratioTrimming Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu CopyCopying the picture data Are copied onto the card at one timeInitializing the built-in memory or a card FormatSet the camera’s mode dial to a mode other than Print mode Connecting to a PCWindows MacintoshConditions under which a different folder number is used CardConnecting to other equipment Turn on the camera and the printer Set the mode dial to Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterTo connect Press e to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press w/q to select the picture and then press MENU/SETDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press e Press e/r to select an item and then press MENU/SETNUM. of Prints Print with DatePaper Size Layout When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperPlaying back pictures with the supplied cable Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenSet the TV ASPECT. P23 Turn the camera and the TV off Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slotScreen Display Normal picture modeRecording Playback Simple mode P28Enlarge Knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it Dispose of unusable batteries Bring charged spare batteries when going outBatteries have a limited life Message Display Memory Card Error Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Read ErrorTroubleshooting Focused properly Conditions Causes Subject is notIs blurred. The optical Image stabilizer is notLCD 100101 102 103 104 Number of recordable pictures and available recording timeNumber of recordable pictures Aspect ratio105 106 Available recording time In Motion picture modeVGA Qvga 107 Speciﬁcations108 DIGITAL/V.OUT 109110 Digital Camera Accessory SystemAccessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Digital Camera Accessory Order Form111 For USA Customers112 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only113 114 Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCentralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA Only115 Précautions à prendre pour les clients canadiens 116117 118 Index119 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3