Recording pictures (advanced)

RS Scene mode

SCN1 SCN2

Set the mode dial to [R] or [S] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu. When [SCENE MENU] (P26) is set to [OFF] in the [SETUP] menu, press the [MENU] button to display the [SCENE MODE] menu.

Menu items

SCN1 SCENE MODE

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PORTRAIT

 

 

SPORTS

 

 

FOOD

 

SELECT

SET

MENU

MENU

 

 

Press w to see explanations of the scene modes. (Press q to return to the menu.)

When rotating the zoom lever toward T, the page of the menu screen can be forwarded. (vice versa)

If you press the [MENU] button while the [SCENE MODE] menu is displayed, you can set the [SETUP] menu (P23) and the [REC] mode menu (P70).

T: [PORTRAIT] (P62)

U: [SPORTS] (P62)

f: [FOOD] (P63)

V: [SCENERY] (P63)

X: [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P64)

W: [NIGHT SCENERY] (P64)

h: [BABY] (P65)

e: [SOFT SKIN] (P66)

g: [CANDLE LIGHT] (P66)

a: [PARTY] (P67)

Z: [FIREWORKS] (P67)

b: [SNOW] (P68)

d: [STARRY SKY] (P68)

c: [SELF PORTRAIT] (P69)

The following functions cannot be set in scene mode.

–White balance (P71) –ISO sensitivity (P73) –Metering mode (P75) –Colour effect (P78)

–Picture adjustment (P79) –AF/AE Lock (P85)

Use exposure compensation to adjust the brightness of pictures you take.

The colour of the picture may seem strange if you use a scene mode that is unsuitable for the shot.

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Leica D-Lux 2 manual RS Scene mode, Night Portrait P64 Night Scenery P64, Fireworks P67

D-Lux 2 specifications

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