Panasonic DMC-LX2 Recording audio, Take a picture, Technique for Beach mode, Use the flash

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STARRY SKY

15 SEC.

30 SEC.

60 SEC.

CANCEL SELECT

n Setting the shutter speed

You can choose a shutter speed of 15, 30, or 60 seconds.

OFF

Choose this setting to take clear pictures of the night sky or other dark subjects. The slow shutter speed makes the stars sparkle.

d Starry sky mode

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Advanced

Press [MENUSET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62) n Technique for Starry sky mode

• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Due to the slow shutter speed, use a tripod and the self-timer (P47) for best results.

• The histogram is always orange. (P40)

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

• The stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. (P50)

• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

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

• You cannot use exposure compensation, auto bracket mode, burst mode, or

1 Press e/r to select the shutter speed, then press [MENU/SET].

recording audio.

SET MENU

2Take a picture.

OFF

CANCELMENU

Beach mode

This mode allows you to take pictures on a beach. It prevents under exposure of the subject under strong sunlight.

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nTechnique for Beach mode

• Use the flash.

•The countdown screen appears when you press the shutter button. Do not move the camera. After the countdown is finished, [PLEASE WAIT···] is displayed for the same amount of time as the shutter speed you used. This is to process the signals.

•Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown screen is displayed.

•Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

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

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