Technique for Fireworks mode | Panasonic DMC-LS2 specification

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Fireworks mode

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.

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∫Technique for Fireworks mode

•Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.

•This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.

•The shutter speed becomes the following.

–When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 1 second

–When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th or 1 second (The shutter speed becomes 1 second only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)

•Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P36)

•The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].

•You cannot set the AF mode setting.

•You cannot set the slow shutter.

Starry sky mode

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject that you

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could not take in [NIGHT SCENERY] by making the shutter speed slower.

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∫Setting the shutter speed

•Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].

1Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].

STARRY SKY

15SEC.

30SEC.

60SEC.

CANCEL SELECT SET MENU

2Taking Pictures.

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CANCEL MENU

•Press the shutter button to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

•Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown screen is displayed.

∫Technique for Starry sky mode

•The shutter opens for 15, 30 or

60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend taking pictures with the self-timer. (P41)

•Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P36)

•The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].

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Panasonic DMC-LS2 Technique for Fireworks mode, Setting the shutter speed, Technique for Starry sky mode

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Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear Customer FCC Note U.S. only About the Lens About Condensation When the lens is fogged upHumid places About The Mode Dial About illustrations in these operating instructions About indications in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor Button Contents Setting color effects Adjusting the picture qualityUsing the Play mode menu Setting the picture to print Standard Accessories Names ComponentsStrap SD Memory Cards are optional 12 13 Quick Guide Insert the batteries. P15Turn the camera on to take pictures Play back the pictures About the Batteries All or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled Off Battery indication When recording once every When not using the batteries for a long period of timeRecording conditions by Cipa standard Inserting/Removing the Batteries Playback timeRemove the batteries after use Months even if the batteries are removed About the Built-in Memory/the Card Inserting/Removing the Card Optional Icons displayed on the screen SD Memory Card optional MultiMediaCard optionalSD Memory Card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Initial setting Changing the clock settingPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu About the Setup Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then pressPress MENU/SET and then press Press 3/4 to select the menu item Battery Type Oxyride ZR6Clock SET Monitor Mode only NO.RESETReset Economy USB Mode Select on ConnectionVideo OUT Scene Menu Taking Pictures Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeTake a picture Focus indication lights when the subject is focused FocusingTips for taking good pictures Press the shutter button fully Party P51 Preventing jitter camera shakeExposure Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Basic menu settingsSettings in Simple mode Other Settings in Simple mode Aspect RATIO/PICT.SIZE/QUALITY P62 This case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide To make subjects appear closer use Tele Picture size and maximum zoom Magnification ± Available, Not available Further extending the zoom Press MENU/SETMenu operation Checking the Recorded Picture Review Press 4 REVRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position Playing Back Pictures Press 2/1 to select the pictureFast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback Deleting Pictures Select the picture with 2/1Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Screen when selecting Multi DeleteDo not turn off the camera while deleting Recording mode Simple modePlayback mode About the LCD Monitor Histogram Recording guide lineExample of histogram Canceling High angle mode Press 1 to switch the flash setting Auto ISO80 Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Sec 30 to 1/2000 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 to select the self-timer mode Compensating the Exposure Press MENU/SET to finishUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer Demonstration of the optical image Number of pictures recorded in burst Mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited How to turn the LCD monitor on again Power saveConditions Operation Taking Close-up Pictures Focus range Scene Mode Press 3/4 to select the scene modeSetting frequently used scenes to the mode dials There are 4 menu screens 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 Portrait mode Technique for Portrait mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Sports modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Party mode Technique for Candle light mode Setting the shutter speed Technique for Fireworks modeTechnique for Starry sky mode Age display setting Birthday setting Changing the picture quality setting Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select PICT.MODE and then pressYou cannot record audio Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Displaying MultiplePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Using the Playback Zoom 1k2k4k8k16k When you rotate the zoom leverTo stop using the playback zoom Rotate towards W or press MENU/SET To pause Playing Back Motion PicturesMotion pictures cannot be recorded with audio Using the REC Mode Menu There are 2 menu screens 1/2 and 2/2 Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Balance Setting the light sensitivity SensitivityAbout the white balance Shutter speed Aspect Ratio Setting the aspect ratio of picturesPICT.SIZE/QUALITY AF Mode Setting the focus method Slow Shutter Recording bright pictures in dark places Using the Play mode menu COL.EFFECTPICT.ADJ Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Slide ShowPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finish Setting your favorite pictures FavoriteRotate DISP./ROTATE Deleting all favorites Setting the picture to print and the number of prints Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Dpof Print Multi setting Single settingTo cancel all settings Protect To print the dateDate print icon Date appears Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Resize Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Making the picture smaller Trimming Press shutter buttonCopy Message Delete Original PICTURE? appears Copy Format Initializing the built-in memory or a card Press 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SET Connecting to a PCWindows Folder Composition MacintoshConditions under which a different Folder number is used Printing the Pictures Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SET Print with DateNUM. of Prints Paper Size Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advance Playing back pictures using the video cable supplied Connect the video cable to the video input socket on the TVTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Screen Display Recording Recording in simple mode Playback Age P53 Motion picture playback P58 Favorites P67 Message Display This Memory Card is ProtectedNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is Protected BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY? Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Read Error Please Check the Card Troubleshooting Motion picture recording stops in the middle LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a momentLCD monitor flickers indoors LCD monitor is too bright or dark Flash is activated 2 times You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P67Picture is not played back Other pictures. Check the data carefully before formatting Setting for the auto review function is disabled Clock is resetEnds of the pictures are cut at printing Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake Number of recordable pictures and available recording time Number of recordable pictures Available recording time seconds Specifications DIGITAL/V.OUT Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory Servicenter Index Picture Quality Setting Status Indicator 13, 16, 2122, 75 Video Output Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Inserte las bateríasEncienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes Reproduzca las imágenes One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3