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Soft skin mode

 

 

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Candle light mode

This mode helps you take pictures that make the skin of your subject appear smoother. Use this mode when taking portraits from the chest up.

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■Technique for Soft skin mode To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible.

2 Be close to the subject.

3 Select a background which is far from the camera.

•This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime.

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

•If there are other flesh-coloured elements in the shot, they will also be softened.

•The effect may not be as obvious if there isn’t enough light.

Use this mode to get the most from the mood created by candlelight.

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■Technique for Candle light mode

•This is most effective if you don’t use the flash.

•Use a tripod and the self-timer (P44) for best results.

•Shoot with the zoom lever at W (wide) for best results.

•The flash mode can be set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction [q] or Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [u].

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

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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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User-friendly controls and an intuitive interface further enhance the photography experience with the D-Lux 2. The camera features a bright, high-resolution LCD screen that allows for easy framing and composition. Photographers can choose from a range of shooting modes, including manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority, providing flexibility and creative control.

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