Panasonic DMC-LS75, DMC-LS60, DMC-LS70 Technique to make this mode more effective

Advanced-Shooting

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P47)

TPortrait mode

The background is blurred and the person stands out with a healthier complexion.

■Technique to make this mode more effective:

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

2Move close to the subject.

•Suitable for outdoors in the daytime.

•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

eSoft skin mode

The camera detects the face or skin area to achieve a smoother appearance than portrait mode. Use when taking portraits from the chest up.

■Technique to make this mode more effective:

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

2Move close to the subject.

•Suitable for daylight shooting.

•Other flesh-colored elements are also softened.

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

•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

VScenery mode

The camera focuses on distant subjects to allow you to take pictures of wide landscapes.

•Focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to Z.

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

•The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

•You cannot change the white balance setting.

USports mode

Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects (e.g. outdoor sports).

•Suitable for daylight shooting, 5 m (16.4 feet) or more away from the subject.

•When shooting fast moving subjects indoors, sensitivity will be the same as when you have set ISO LIMIT in

Intelligent ISO mode [ ] (P45) to [ISO800].

•The digital zoom is fixed to [OFF].

XNight portrait mode

Shoot the subject with natural brightness using the flash and slow shutter speed.

■Technique for Night portrait mode

• Use the flash.

• Due to the slow shutter speed, use a tripod and the self-timer (P43) for best results.

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

• Rotate the zoom lever to Wide (1 ×), about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject.

•Focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 5 m (16.4 feet). (See page 41 for details about available flash range.)

•The shutter may close (max. about 1 sec.) after shooting due to signal processing. This is not a malfunction.

•When shooting in dark places, noise may become visible.

•When using the flash, Slow sync./Red- eye reduction [u] is selected and the flash is activated every time.

•You cannot change the white balance setting.

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