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Panasonic DMC-LX100 Owner Manual
332 pages 7.04 Mb
Owners Manual for advanced featuresDigital CameraModel No. DMC-LX100 2 2Finding the information you needFor details on how to use this manual, see the next page. Wi-Fi function 224 3 How to use this manual10 10 Contents by FunctionRecording Focus (AF/MF) Exposure RecordingDrive Picture Quality and Color Tone Flash Screen settings Motion Picture Motion Picture Setup/Custom 11 PlaybackWi-Fi Connecting with other devices 12 12 Before Use Before use Also refer to Usage cautions and notes (326) Camera handling Condensation (When the lens, the monitor, or viewfinder, is fogged up) Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright laws 13 13 Standard Accessories 14 14 Names and Functions of Main Parts9 8 7 1 2 5 643 15 (Top) 10 11 12 14(Bottom) 18 20 21 19 22 13 1617 15 17 [MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial 18 Disabling the button and dial operation (while recording) Enabling/disabling the operation guide display 19 Preparations Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap 19 12 320 Charging batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit 20 12 321 21 Notes on charging time Remaining battery Remove battery from camera after use. 23 Viewing pictures (When using monitor) 24 Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional) 24 12 3 25 25 About the Card About the motion picture recording and speed class Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)Recording picture capacity (still pictures) 27 Recording time capacity (motion pictures) 28 The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen. 30 30 831 132 23 434 Calling frequently-used menus instantly 34 12 3 435 35 Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item 1 2 3 36 36 4Preparations Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) Assigning a function to a function button* Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons. 38 39 39 Changing settings using the control ring 40 40 Changing the settings assigned to the control ring 2 41 41 Using the [Setup] menu 1 2 To set summer time When you come back from your travel destination 42 42 [Travel Date] [Travel Setup] 1 2 3 4 To record [Location] [Wi-Fi] [Beep] [Beep Volume] [Shutter Vol.] [Shutter Tone] 43 44 44 [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] 1 48 49 50 [Reset] [Reset Rec. settings?] [Reset setup/custom settings?] 51 52 Entering Text 52 1 23 53 53 Basics Holding the cameraAbout the direction detect function 54 54 Recording pictures using the viewfinder Switching between the monitor and viewfinder 1Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor About diopter adjustment About Eye Sensor AF 55 56 Taking pictures 56 1 23 57 Displaying still pictures immediately after taking them 58 Recording motion pictures For details, read Recording motion pictures. (187) 58 1259 59 Select the recording modeTo select the recording mode using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial 1To select [Intelligent Auto] Mode 1Registering a combination of settings to be used during recording (Custom Set) Registering the custom set 60 62 Switching the display information on the recording screen 62 1 [ ] Monitor style display layout [ ] Live View Finder style display layout 63 Switching the monitor display method Switching the viewfinder display method Enabling/disabling the histogram display 64 66 66 1 2 67 Viewing your pictures 67 1 2select the picture to be displayed Ending Playback Sending pictures to the WEB services 68 68 Basics Viewing your pictures Zooming in and viewing Playback Zoom 1 Viewing a list of pictures Multi Playback 69 69 Viewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback 1 2 70 70 1Operations during motion picture playback 71 Switching the display information on the playback screen 71 1 73 73 Deleting pictures 1 2 74 74 To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures 1 2 3 4 75 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings 75 2Changing the operation method of the [iA] button Automatic Scene Detection 76 About Backlight Compensation 77 77 Using the flash (supplied/optional) 1 2 3 4 80 Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed 80 1preferred recording mode. 81 81 1 2 3 4Enabling/disabling the exposure meter display 83 83 Taking pictures by setting the aperture value ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) 1 2 84 84 Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed ([Shutter-Priority] Mode) 1 2 Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed dial 86 86 Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed ([Manual Exposure] Mode) 1 2 Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed dial Manual exposure assist (estimate) About T (time) 87 88 88 Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed ([Preview] Mode) 1 2Depth of field characteristic 89 Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects 89 1 2select the picture effect (Filter) 3Changing the picture effect (Filter) 90 90 Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) Switching the display of a selection screen for applying picture effects (Filter) 1 91 91 Adjusting the picture effects according to your preferences 1 2Taking two still pictures with and without picture effects ([Simultaneous record w/o filter]) 92 94 [High Dynamic] 95 [Cross Process][Toy Effect] [Toy Pop] [Bleach Bypass] [Miniature Effect] Defocusing a picture 96 98 100 100 Picture Quality and coloring Settings Adjusting the picture quality with effects 102 Adjusting highlights and shadows 102 23 4 103 Adjusting the White Balance 103 1 2Balance and press [MENU/SET] 104 104 Auto White BalanceSetting the White Balance manually 1 2 3 105 105 Setting the White Balance using color temperature 1 2 3Performing White Balance fine adjustments 1 2 3 106 106 Bracket recording using White Balance 1 111 11 1 Using the picture correction functions effectivelyCombining still pictures with different exposures ([HDR]) What is HDR? 112 Suppressing the noise of a long exposure ([Long Shtr NR]) 113 114 114 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focusswitch to [ ] or [ ] Select the focus mode (AFS, AFF, AFC) 115 115 When recording using [AFF], [AFC] 1 2 117 117 Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (AF Tracking) You can select the focusing area. (121) 1 Subject not centered in picture (49-area-focusing) / , etc. (Custom Multi) (49-area-focusing) 118 118 1 2 3 4 5 119 119 6 Registering the set AF area in [ ], [ ], and [ ] (Custom) 120 120 Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing) / (Pinpoint-focusing) (1-area-focusing) Locking the focus 1 2 124 124 Setting your preferred focusing method 2Enabling/disabling focus adjustment when the shutter button is pressed halfway Enabling/disabling shutter release when the shutter button is pressed halfway Focusing using the [AF/AE LOCK] button 1 2 3Enabling/disabling pre-adjustment of focus Turning on/off the AF Assist Lamp 125 Enabling/disabling recording when a subject is out of focus Enabling/disabling manual focus adjustment after AF 126 126 Taking close-up pictures switch to [ ] Focus rangeShortest recording distance 128 Taking pictures with Manual Focus 128 12 3be enlarged, and press [MENU/SET] 4 Enabling/disabling MF Guide display Quickly adjusting the focus using Auto Focus 129 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Enabling/disabling [Peaking] to add color to the portions of the image that are in focus 130 using [AF+MF]. Not available in the following case: MF Assist Displaying the MF Assist Closing the MF Assist 131 133 Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure 133 1 2press and hold the [AF/AE LOCK] button 3Setting the function of the [AF/AE LOCK] button Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK] button is released 135 Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation 135 1select the compensation value 136 Setting the ISO Sensitivity 136 1 2Sensitivity and press [MENU/SET] Setting the incremental value of ISO Sensitivity 138 Extending the ISO Sensitivity setting 139 139 Setting the metering mode 140 140 Shutter and Drive Settings Setting the Shutter Type* * * [Rec] [Shutter Type] When you take a picture under a fluorescent or LED lighting fixture using the electronic Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, likeness rights, etc. of a subject when you 141 Selecting a Drive Mode 141 2142 23 143 4 To cancel burstFocusing in burst modeShutter and Drive Settings Burst function 144 It may take a while to store still pictures that were taken using the burst function. If you 145 Recording while exposure is changed automatically 145 23 4 Changing the Single/Burst setting, compensation range, and recording sequence 146 147 Shutter and Drive Settings 147 2Automatically changing the aspect ratio while taking pictures Press to select the aspect bracket icon ([ ]) and press [MENU/SET] 3 To cancel aspect bracketIn step 2, select [ ] ([Single]) or [ ]. 148 Taking pictures with self-timer 148 23 4150 Recording panorama pictures 150 24 3[MENU/SET]Applying a picture effect (Filter) 151 5circular motion to the recording direction to start recording 6Tips About panorama picture playback To cancel 152 153 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Taking pictures automatically at set intervals 153 23 154 45 6156 Creating stop motion animation Before creating stop motion animation 156 2157 3 45 6 7 8 158 9159 Performing multiple exposures for a single picture 159 23 4 5 About the automatic gain compensation setting To overlay the pictures on the RAW file picture in a card 160 161 161 Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, likeness rights, etc. of a subject when you 162 162 Recording with the Face Recognition function How the Face Recognition function works [Face Recog.] functions only when Auto Focus mode is set to [ ]. 163 163 Registering face pictures Recording tips when registering face pictures If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording 1 2 3 164 164 4Editing or deleting information about registered persons 1 2 3 165 165 Setting the profile for a baby or pet to record in a picture Setting the name and age in months/years Canceling the display of the name and age in months/years 166 166 Displaying the appropriate screen for specific recording conditionsChecking the area where overexposure may occur ([Zebra Pattern]) 1167 Setting a monochrome display for the recording screen ([Monochrome Live View]) 168 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter 168 2To prevent jitter 170 170 Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using ZoomRecording mode: You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Move the zoom lever Turn the control ring* * 173 174 174 1 Using the zoom lever for [Step Zoom] 176 176 Taking pictures using the flash (supplied)Attaching the flashRemoving the hot shoe cover 1 2 177 Removing the flashAbout [Forced Flash Off] ([ ]) The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]How to use the flash effectively 178 Changing the firing mode (Manual flash) 179 Setting the flash ratio (When [MANUAL] is selected) 180 180 2 Reducing red-eye Shutter speeds for each flash mode Flash settings for each Recording Mode (When the flash (supplied) is attached) 181 182 182 2 183 183 Adjusting the flash output 2 Synchronizing the flash output with the camera during Exposure Compensation 184 184 Performing wireless flash settings Positioning the wireless flash 1 185 185 2 3 4 5 6 7 190 190 Recording motion pictures 2 1About the aperture value and shutter speed to be used for recording motion pictures 191 About aperture value About the shutter speedAbout operation sound when recording ends 195 195 Creating a high-resolution still picture from a 4K motion picture [4K PHOTO] 3Recording 4K motion pictures 2 196 196 4 5 6 7 197 197 Creating still pictures from a motion picture 1 198 Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded 198 1motion picture recordingSetting the motion picture priority or still picture priority mode 199 199 Using the [Motion Picture] menu 201 201 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing the group picturePlaying back group pictures consecutively 1 Operations during continuous playback 202 202 Playing back group pictures one by one 1 2 3 203 Capturing still pictures from motion pictures 203 1capture as a still picture by pressing to pause a motion picture being played back on the camera 2 204 204 Using the [Playback] menu 3 Operations during Slide Show 206 206 3 207 207 2 Abort writing location information Delete received location information Writing the location information using a smartphone/tablet 208 208 2 3 209 209 4 5 6 211 211 2 3 214 214 2 3 4 216 216 2 217 217 2 3 218 218 [Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.][Rotate] Rotating a picture manually 2 3[Rotate Disp.] Rotating a picture automatically to display 219 219 2 220 220 2 3 221 221 2 224 224 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Function and NFC Function 227 227 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function 228 228 Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphoneInstalling the smartphone/tablet app Panasonic Image App 229 229 Connecting to a smartphone 1 2 232 232 Changing the connection method When connecting with [Via Network] When connecting with [Direct] 1 2 3 233 233 Connecting to a smartphone using NFC function 1 2 3 4 234 234 1 2 3 236 236 Easily transferring pictures in the camera 1 2 3 237 237 Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services 1 2 3Adding location information to pictures in the camera from a smartphone Starts location information recording Ends location information recording Sends and writes the location information 238 Caution: 240 240 [Send Images While Recording] 2 When connecting with [Via Network] When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] in [Direct] When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct] 4 241 241 2 When connecting with [Via Network] When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] in [Direct] When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct] 242 242 Displaying still pictures on a TV 4 244 244 Sending pictures to AV device 247 247 Sending pictures to a PC 250 250 Sending pictures to a PC [New Connection] [Send Images Stored in the Camera] [PC] 3 4 5 251 251 Using WEB servicesWhen sending images to WEB service Sending method, and pictures that can be sent 252 252 Images may contain personal information that can be used to identify the user, such as a Panasonic assumes no responsibility for the damages resulting from the leakage, loss, etc. When uploading images to the WEB service, do not delete images from this camera, even Registering the WEB service to LUMIX CLUB 1 2 3 4 253 253 [Send Images While Recording] 2 3 4 2 3 Quickly sending pictures in the camera to WEB services 254 257 257 2 3 4 5 258 258 Using LUMIX CLUB 261 261 To set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone When either this unit or the smartphone has acquired the login ID When this unit and the smartphone have acquired different login IDsCheck the LUMIX CLUB terms of use 2 263 263 About connections 264 264 [Via Network] Connecting via a wireless access point 1 1 2 3 265 265 If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [From List]) 1 2 When connecting with [Manual Input] 266 267 267 [Direct] Connecting directly 1 2 3 1 2 1 269 269 Editing items registered in Favorite 1 2 3 4Registering and saving frequently used Wi-Fi connection settings to Favorites Checking connection details of History or Favorite 272 272 [Wi-Fi Setup] 274 274 Connecting with other devices Enjoying 4K motion picturesViewing 4K motion pictures Viewing on TV screen Viewing 4K motion pictures on a PC screen 276 Viewing on TV screen 276 1 To connect with an HDMI micro cable 3 To connect with an AV cable (optional) 2connection socket 277 278 278 VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control) 1 2 3 280 280 Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Computer specificationsSome motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] may not be scanned correctly by copying a file or folder 283 283 Installing supplied software 1 2 3 284 284 Copying still pictures and motion pictures 1 2 3 For PTP mode Copying to your computer without using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 285 286 286 Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder Copying by inserting the card into the recorder Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables (optional) 1 2 3 288 288 1 3 290 290 1 2 291 291 Others Optional accessoriesExternal Flash (optional) Using the flash (DMW-FL360L: optional) 293 293 List of monitor/viewfinder displays 299 299 Message displays 303 303 Menu list 310 310 Q&A 326 326 Usage cautions and notes
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