Panasonic DMC-LX1PP Technique for Night portrait mode, Technique for Night scenery mode

		Recording pictures (advanced)
X	Night portrait mode		W	Night scenery mode

This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and the slow shutter speed.

This mode allows you to take a picture of a nightscape. The landscape can be recorded vividly by using the slow shutter speed.

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nTechnique for Night portrait mode

• Open the flash. (P40)

• Due to the slow shutter speed, use a tripod and the self-timer (P44) for best results.

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

• We recommend taking pictures by rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1×), and being at a distance about 4.92 feet (1.5 m) from the subject.

•The focus range is 3.94 feet (1.2 m) to 16.4 feet (5 m). (See page 42 for details about the flash control range.)

•The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but this is not a malfunction.

•When you take pictures in dark places, noises may become visible.

•The flash is set to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [u] and always functions in this mode.

•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to the optimal value.

•You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this mode.

•[PLEASE OPEN THE FLASH] appears when the flash is closed.

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nTechnique for Night scenery mode

•Use a tripod as the shutter may be open for as long as 8 seconds. Use the self- timer for best results. (P44)

•The focus range is 16.4 feet (5 m) to Z.

•The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 8 seconds) after taking a picture with slow shutter speed, but it is not a malfunction.

•When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible.

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

•The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].

•The settings on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

•You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this mode.

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