Panasonic DMC-LX2 operating instructions Press MENU/SET to finish, Adjusting flash output

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nAdjusting flash output

Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low.

1 Press e [C] several times until [ FLASH] appears and then

press w/q to set the flash output.

FLASH

SELECT EXIT MENU

•You can adjust from [-2 EV] to [+2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].

•Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

•When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the screen.

•The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

•In Auto mode [0], motion picture mode [i], and [SCENERY] (P63), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P64), [FIREWORKS] (P66), [STARRY SKY] (P67), [AERIAL PHOTO] (P68) or [HIGH SENS.] (P68) in scene mode, you cannot adjust the flash output.

•Do not look directly at the flash at close range when it is activated.

•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting.

•Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items.

•In economy mode, the LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator blinks while the flash is charged. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).]

If the remaining battery power is low, the length of time that the LCD monitor turns off to charge may become longer.

•The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway.

•When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod.

•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

•When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted [except

for [x] (Daylight), [ ] (Flash)], but the white balance may not be properly adjusted if the photo flash is insufficient. (P82)

•When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

•When you repeat taking a picture, recording may be disabled even if the flash is activated. Take a picture after the access indication disappears.

•When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.

•Do not close the flash immediately after using a secondary light source, for example AUTO/Red-eye reduction [s]. Doing so can damage the camera.

•The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

•When you set burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated.

•You can extend the shutter speed by up to 1/8 by using exposure compensation.

•Sand or seawater may cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not come in touch with the flash.

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