Panasonic DMC-LX100 owner manual Aperture values that Shutter speeds that can be set∗2, Seconds

Recording mode

Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed ([Manual Exposure] Mode)

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assist appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure.

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Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value

Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter speed

[Manual Exposure] Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [M].

Aperture values that	Shutter speeds that can be set∗2
can be set∗1	(seconds)
	T (Time),
	60 - 1/4000
F1.7 - F16	(When the mechanical shutter is used)
	1 - 1/16000
	(When the electronic shutter is used)

∗1 You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom position.

∗2 You may not be able to select some shutter speeds depending on the aperture value.

Exposure meter

60	125	250	500	1000
	2.0	2.8	4.0	5.6

Manual

Exposure Assist

Shutter speed

Aperture value

■■Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed dial

Turn the control ring or control dial to set the following shutter speeds. For the setting procedures, refer to (→84).

••Higher speed than 1/4000 seconds or slower shutter speed than 1 second

••Shutter speed setting in 1/3 EV steps

●●If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.

●●If you switch the recording mode to [Manual Exposure] Mode when [Sensitivity] is set to [  ], [Sensitivity] will change to [AUTO].

●●We recommend using a tripod or self-timer when the shutter speed is slow.

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