Scene Detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.

¦> [i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

[i-SUNSET]

[i-BABY]

Only when [ ] is selected

[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

AF Tracking Function

It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.

1Press 3 (FOCUS).

[

] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.

AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the screen.

Press 3 (FOCUS) again to cancel.

2Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject.

AF Tracking frame will turn yellow.

An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen.

Press 3 (FOCUS) to cancel.

AF/AE LOCK

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Panasonic DMC-LX5, DMCLX5K, VQT2W83 operating instructions Scene Detection, Press 3 Focus

DMCLX5K, VQT2W83, DMC-LX5 specifications

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