Recording pictures (advanced)

cSelf portrait mode

This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself.

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■Technique for Self-portrait mode

•When you are focused by pressing the shutter button halfway, the self-timer indicator lights up. Fix the camera firmly and then press the shutter button fully.

•A blinking self-timer lamp indicates that the camera has not focused. Press the shutter button halfway again to focus.

•The captured picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing. Refer to P37 for operations on the review function.

•When the picture may be blurred by slow shutter speed, we recommend using the 2 seconds self-timer. (P44)

•The available focus range is 30 cm to 70 cm.

•You can take a picture of yourself with audio (P75). In this time, the self-timer indicator lights up while recording the audio.

•When you select self-portrait mode [c], the zoom lever is automatically moved to Wide (1×).

•The self-timer can be set to [OFF] or [2SEC.]. (P44) When you set to [2SEC.], it is kept until the camera is turned [OFF] or you switch the mode.

•The stabilizer function is fixed to [MODE2]. (P47)

•The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

•The AF mode is fixed to 9-area-focusing. (P76)

•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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