Recording pictures (advanced)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Night portrait mode

 

 

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Night scenery mode

This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and the slow shutter speed.

This mode allows you to take a picture of a nightscape. The landscape can be recorded vividly by using the slow shutter speed.

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■Technique for Night portrait mode

• Open the flash. (P40)

• Due to the slow shutter speed, use a tripod and the self-timer (P44) for best results.

• Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking a picture.

• We recommend taking pictures by rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1×), and being at a distance about 1.5 m from the subject.

•The focus range is 1.2 m to 5 m. (See page 42 for details about the flash control range.)

•The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but this is not a malfunction.

•When you take pictures in dark places, noises may become visible.

•The flash is set to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [u] and always functions in this mode.

•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to the optimal value.

•You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this mode.

•[PLEASE OPEN THE FLASH] appears when the flash is closed.

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■Technique for Night scenery mode

•Use a tripod as the shutter may be open for as long as 8 seconds. Use the self- timer for best results. (P44)

•The focus range is 5 m to Z.

•The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 8 seconds) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but it is not a malfunction.

•When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible.

•The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [v].

•The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].

•The settings on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

•You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this mode.

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D-Lux 2 specifications

The Leica D-Lux 2 is a compact digital camera that embodies the timeless quality and precision engineering synonymous with the Leica brand. Introduced in the mid-2000s, the D-Lux 2 quickly became popular among photography enthusiasts and professionals for its impressive performance packed within a sleek, portable design.

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