Panasonic DMCLX3K, DMC LX 3 External flash active, External flash Forced OFF, Burst speed

Connecting to other equipment

3 Press 3/4 to select a mode.

•What screen will be displayed here depends on the flash mode setting of the external flash unit

4 Press [MENU/SET].

•While the external flash is connected, the following icons are displayed.

/	External flash active
/	External flash Forced OFF

∫Number of pictures taken in burst mode when using external flash.

• You can take up to 3 pictures by keeping the shutter button pressed down.

	[OFF]	[˜]		[ò]
Burst speed	—	2.5		Approx. 2
(pictures/second)
Number of recordable	—		max. 3
pictures (pictures)

•Depending on the extra flash you use or the recording conditions, you cannot take pictures in this mode or the amount of light may become insufficient for the second or subsequent pictures.

Note

•When the flash mode of the dedicated flash is set to [TTL AUTO], various different flash settings can be selected to suit the recording mode. For the flash settings that can be selected, refer to P46.

•When the flash mode of the dedicated flash is set to [TTL AUTO] or [AUTO], the flash output can be adjusted by the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the dedicated flash.

•You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even when attaching the external flash.

•Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally.

•If you use commercially available external flashes with communication functions other than the dedicated one, they may not operate normally or they may be damaged. Do not use them.

•Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the external flash is attached. When you are not using the external flash, detach it or set it to Forced OFF.

•When attaching the external flash, the built-in flash cannot be activated.

•Do not open the built-in flash when an external flash is attached.

•The camera will become unstable when attaching the external flash, it is recommended to use a tripod when taking picture.

•Turn off the camera when removing the external flash.

•Detach the external flash when carrying the camera.

•When attaching the external flash, do not hold only the external flash because it may detach from the camera.

•If you use the external flash when the white balance is set to [ ] finely adjust the white balance depending on the picture quality. (P80)

•If you take pictures close to the subject in Wide, the vignetting effect may appear on the bottom of the recorded picture.

•Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details.

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