Panasonic DMC-LS2 operating instructions Taking Close-up Pictures, Focus range

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Taking Close-up

Pictures

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.16 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

Focus range

30 cm

(0.98 feet)

T5 cm (0.16 feet)

W

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P41) in macro mode.

When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.

If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly 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 30 cm (0.98 feet) it takes longer to focus on it in macro mode than normal picture mode.

The available flash range is about 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 3.7 m (12.1 feet) (Wide). (When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].)

We recommend setting the flash to

Forced OFF [ ] 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.

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Contents Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note U.S. only Humid places About Condensation When the lens is fogged upAbout the Lens About The Mode Dial About illustrations of the cursor Button About indications in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations in these operating instructions Contents Setting the picture to print Setting color effectsAdjusting the picture quality Using the Play mode menuSD Memory Cards are optional Standard AccessoriesNames Components Strap12 13 Play back the pictures Quick GuideInsert the batteries. P15 Turn the camera on to take picturesAbout the Batteries Battery indication All or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled OffRecording conditions by Cipa standard When not using the batteries for a long period of timeWhen recording once every Months even if the batteries are removed Inserting/Removing the BatteriesPlayback time Remove the batteries after useInserting/Removing the Card Optional About the Built-in Memory/the CardHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Icons displayed on the screenSD Memory Card optional MultiMediaCard optional SD Memory CardPress MENU/SET several times to close the menu Initial settingChanging the clock setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and timePress 3/4 to select the menu item About the Setup MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then press Press MENU/SET and then pressMonitor Battery TypeOxyride ZR6 Clock SETEconomy Mode onlyNO.RESET ResetScene Menu USB ModeSelect on Connection Video OUTTake a picture Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeTaking Pictures Press the shutter button fully Focus indication lights when the subject is focusedFocusing Tips for taking good picturesExposure Preventing jitter camera shakeParty P51 Other Settings in Simple mode Taking Pictures in Simple ModeBasic menu settings Settings in Simple modeThis case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark Aspect RATIO/PICT.SIZE/QUALITY P62To make subjects appear closer use Tele Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide± Available, Not available Picture size and maximum zoom MagnificationMenu operation Press MENU/SETFurther extending the zoom Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picturePress and hold 2/1 during playback Playing Back PicturesPress 2/1 to select the picture Fast forwarding/Fast rewindingPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Deleting PicturesSelect the picture with 2/1 Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SETDo not turn off the camera while deleting Screen when selecting Multi DeletePress 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set About the LCD Monitor Recording modeSimple mode Playback modeExample of histogram Recording guide lineHistogram Canceling High angle mode Press 1 to switch the flash setting ISO80 Auto30 to 1/2000 Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting SecPress 2 to select the self-timer mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timerCompensate the exposure towards positive Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Under exposedTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket Demonstration of the optical image Optical Image StabilizerWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Taking Pictures using Burst ModeNumber of pictures recorded in burst Mode Operation How to turn the LCD monitor on againPower save ConditionsFocus range Taking Close-up PicturesThere are 4 menu screens 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 Scene ModePress 3/4 to select the scene mode Setting frequently used scenes to the mode dialsTechnique for Portrait mode Portrait modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Sports modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Candle light mode Technique for Party modeTechnique for Starry sky mode Technique for Fireworks modeSetting the shutter speed Birthday setting Age display settingPress the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture ModeChanging the picture quality setting You cannot record audio Press 3/4 to select PICT.MODE and then pressPress 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Rotate towards W or press MENU/SET Using the Playback Zoom1k2k4k8k16k When you rotate the zoom lever To stop using the playback zoomMotion pictures cannot be recorded with audio Playing Back Motion PicturesTo pause There are 2 menu screens 1/2 and 2/2 Using the REC Mode MenuBalance Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureShutter speed Setting the light sensitivitySensitivity About the white balancePICT.SIZE/QUALITY Setting the aspect ratio of picturesAspect Ratio Setting the focus method AF ModeRecording bright pictures in dark places Slow ShutterPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item Using the Play mode menuCOL.EFFECT PICT.ADJPress 4 to finish Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SETSlide Show Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SETDeleting all favorites Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Rotate DISP./ROTATEDpof Print Setting the picture to print and the number of printsPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuTo cancel all settings Single settingMulti setting Preventing accidental erasure of pictures ProtectTo print the date Date print icon Date appearsMaking the picture smaller ResizePress 2/1 to select the size and then press Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SETMessage Delete Original PICTURE? appears TrimmingPress shutter button CopyCopy Initializing the built-in memory or a card FormatWindows Connecting to a PCPress 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SET Conditions under which a different Folder number is used MacintoshFolder Composition Printing the Pictures Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SETPaper Size Press 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SETPrint with Date NUM. of PrintsSetting the date printing with Dpof print in advance Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Playing back pictures using the video cable suppliedConnect the video cable to the video input socket on the TV Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onRecording Screen DisplayPlayback Recording in simple modeAge P53 Motion picture playback P58 Favorites P67 This Picture is Protected Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Protected No Valid Picture to PlayRead Error Please Check the Card BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Memory Card Error Please Check the CardTroubleshooting LCD monitor is too bright or dark Motion picture recording stops in the middleLCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment LCD monitor flickers indoorsOther pictures. Check the data carefully before formatting Flash is activated 2 timesYou can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. 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