Panasonic DMC-LX2 operating instructions Technique for Night portrait mode Open the flash. P43

Advanced

Press [MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62)

XNight portrait mode

The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and the slow shutter speed.

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nTechnique for Night portrait mode

• Open the flash. (P43)

• Due to the slow shutter speed, use a tripod and the self-timer (P47) 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 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject.

•The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to

5 m (16.4 feet). (See page 45 for details about available flash range to take pictures.)

•Be sure to close the flash when not in use.

•The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking a picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

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

WNight scenery mode

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 scenery mode

• Slide the focus switch to [AF].

• Use a tripod as the shutter may be open for as long as 8 seconds. Use the self- timer for best results. (P47)

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

•The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 8 seconds) after taking a picture because of signal processing. This 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 [ISO100].

•The settings on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

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

cSelf portrait mode

This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself.

nTechnique for Self-portrait mode When you are focused by pressing the shutter button halfway, the self-timer indicator lights up. Fix the camera firmly and then press the shutter button fully.

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