Panasonic DMC-LS60, DMC-LS75 Taking Pictures, Press the shutter button fully to take the picture

Basic

Taking Pictures

Select normal picture mode [ ].

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.

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C

AShutter button

BTurn the camera on.

CThe status indicator lights for 1 second.

1Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

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F

D: When holding the camera vertically

E: Flash

F: AF assist lamp

2Aim the AF area H to the point you want to focus on.

3Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

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J

G: The focus indication lights green.

H: AF area: white ˆ green

I: Aperture value

J: Shutter speed

•The camera beeps twice when the subject is focused.

•The camera can focus between 50 cm (1.64 feet) and Z.

•The following indicate that the subject is out of focus.

–Focus indication blinks (green).

–AF area turns white to red or no AF area.

–Beeps 4 times.

•The focus indicator may light even if the subject is not properly focused if the subject is out of range.

4Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

■Using the flash

If the flash is set to AUTO [r] or AUTO/Red-eye reduction [s], the flash will work when you press the shutter button if the camera determines that the area to be shot is too dark.

•You can change the flash settings (P40).

•When you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright or dark for a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected.

•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.

•Do not cover the photo flash or the AF assist lamp with your finger or other objects.

•Do not touch the lens.

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