Panasonic DMCLX3K, DMC LX 3 operating instructions Taking picture by setting the exposure manually

Advanced (Recording pictures)

1	Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the
	mode dial to [ ].
2	Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the
	shutter speed.
3	Take a picture.

Note

•Refer to P57 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

•The brightness of the LCD monitor and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures using the review function or playback mode.

•Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is too dim.

•The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure is not adequate.

•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

•[ ] cannot be set for shutter-priority AE.

[REC] mode: ²

Taking picture by setting the exposure manually

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.

1	Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the
	mode dial to [²].
2	Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/1 to set
	the aperture value and the shutter speed.
	• Focus can be set manually when [ ] is displaying.
	(P58)
3	Press the shutter button halfway.

•The manual exposure assistance A appears for about 10 seconds to indicate the exposure.

• Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again when the exposure is not adequate.

4 Take the picture.

∫Manual Exposure Assistance

The exposure is adequate.

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