Panasonic DMC LX 3, DMCLX3K Flash Synchro, EXT. Viewfinder, Applicable modes 1ST, 2ND

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Note

•The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).

• When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

[FLASH SYNCHRO]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

[2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.

Applicable modes:

[1ST]:

The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.

[2ND]:

The light source appears behind the subject and picture becomes dynamic.

Note

•Set it to [1ST] normally.

•[2ND] is displayed in the flash icon on the LCD monitor if you set [FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].

•When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.

•[FLASH SYNCHRO] can be used with an external flash.

[EXT. VIEWFINDER]

When using the external viewfinder (optional), you can switch the screen to a suitable display.

Applicable modes: [OFF]:

[ON]: LCD monitor is off

Note

•Display on the LCD monitor is switched by pressing [DISPLAY] for a few times. Refer to P44 for switching display on the LCD monitor.

•The screen is normally off. However elements such as the focus icon (P33) and the flash charging icon are lit.

•See P123 for details about how to install the external viewfinder.

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