Panasonic DMC-LX2 Technique for Candle light mode, Technique for Fireworks mode

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

gCandle light mode

Use this mode to get the most from the mood created by candlelight.

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nTechnique for Candle light mode

•This is most effective if you don’t use the flash.

•Use a tripod and the self-timer (P47) for best results.

•The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to Z.

•The flash setting can be set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction [q] or Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [u].

ZFireworks mode

This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.

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nTechnique for Fireworks mode

•Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.

•This mode is most effective on subjects that are 10 m (32.8 feet) or more from the camera.

•The shutter speed becomes the following. –When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 second –When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th or 2 second (The shutter speed becomes 2 second only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)

•Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P40)

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

•The settings on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

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

•The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

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