Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit Model No. DMC-L1K Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.
Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Before Use Digital Camera ∫ IMPORTANT The rating plate is on the underside of the Digital Camera. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
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Before Use ∫ About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force as it may cause the camera to malfunction. • Condensation may form on the LCD monitor in places with large temperature differences. Wipe the condensation with a soft, dry cloth. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases.
Before Use ∫ When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] • Always remove the battery and the card from the camera. • When the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If left like this the battery will discharge excessively and may become unusable even if charged.
Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ....................... 2 About These Operating Instructions ......... 6 Preparation Accessories ............................................ 10 Names of the Components ..................... 12 Screen Display........................................ 14 About the Lens........................................ 17 Attaching/Detaching the Lens................. 17 Charging the Battery with the Charger ...
• [WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT] Finely adjusting the white balance............................................. 73 Setting the Light Sensitivity..................... 74 Deciding the Method to Measure Brightness (Metering mode)................ 75 Menu Settings Setting Frequently Used Functions......... 76 Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 77 • [FILM MODE] Setting the colour tone of the picture to be recorded ...................... 78 • [PICT.
Others Using the External Flash....................... 108 Using the MC Protector/PL Filter .......... 109 Using the Remote Shutter .................... 110 Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) .................. 111 • Location candidates for World Time settings........................ 113 Cautions for Use ................................... 114 Message Display .................................. 117 Troubleshooting ....................................
Preparation Preparation Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Preparation ∫ Standard Accessories 1 Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) 2 Interchangeable Lens “LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14– 50 mm/ F2.8– 3.5” (This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.) 3 Battery Pack (This is referred to as battery in these operating instructions.) 4 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (This is referred to as AC adaptor in these operating instructions.
Preparation Names of the Components 13 14 15 16 17 ∫ Camera body 3 18 19 20 21 22 23 4 1 5 2 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 IR sensor (P72) Lens fitting mark (P17) Flash (P61) AF assist lamp (P84) Self-timer indicator (P70) Mirror Lens lock pin Lens release button (P18) Mount 24 25 26 27 28 29 Focus mode lever (P34, 37, 44, 57, 58) [AFL/AEL] button (P66) Status indicator (P27) Camera ON/OFF switch (P27) Command dial (P35, 39, 41, 43, 50 to 52, 59, 61, 64, 71, 74, 76) 2/4/1/3 Cursor buttons (P29) [MENU/SET
Preparation ∫ Lens “LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14–50 mm/ F2.8–3.5” 38 E OS CL OPE 47 48 N 39 40 38 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure it is stable when the camera is attached to it. 39 Open/Close lever (P21) 40 Battery door (P21) 41 42 49 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 51 50 52 55 54 53 Focus distance indicator (P44, 58) Aperture ring (P34, 39, 40) Lens fitting mark (P17) Contact point Aperture ring button (P34, 38, 40) [O.I.S.
Preparation ∫ Information Display on the LCD Monitor (When taking pictures with the Viewfinder) Screen Display ∫ Viewfinder Display 1 1 2 3 4 5 P F 2.
Preparation 18 19 20 P 27 26 AFL AEL 1 2 -2 AUTO A 2nd ∫ Live View Display on the LCD Monitor (P53) SINGLE -1 0 +1 +2 21 22 P F2.8 2000 22 23 24 25 26 27 6 A 1/3 19 18 18 19 20 21 5 ISO100 20 23 25 24 Programme shift (P35) AF lock (P66) AE lock (P66) Current date and time This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode.
Preparation 21 33 32 31 30 22 23 ∫ Playback Display on the LCD Monitor 24 1 A P 2nd 1/3 16 15 25 2X 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 29 28 27 Programme shift (P35) Burst (P67): Auto bracket (P69): Self-timer (P70): White balance fine adjustment (P71) 2nd curtain synchro (P86): 2ND Histogram (P55) Self-timer (P70) This is displayed during countdown.
Preparation About the Lens You can use the supplied lens or a lens that is compatible with the lens mount standard for the “Four Thirds System (Four Thirds Mount)” with this unit. Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures. If you use a lens other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be activated and accurate metering is not possible. Also, some functions will not work. Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off.
Preparation ∫ Detaching a lens from the camera body • Check that the camera is turned off. 3 Detach the lens cap. 1 Attach the lens cap. 2 Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF]. 3 Press the lens release button D while turning the lens as far as possible in the direction of the arrow to detach it. ∫ Optical image stabilizer The supplied lens has an optical image stabilizer function. The optical image stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the camera body. Set the [O.I.S.
Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger 3 Detach the battery after charging is completed. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Connect the AC mains lead. B • Charging is completed when the [CHARGE] indicator B turns off (after about 130 minutes). A • When you connect the AC mains lead, the [POWER] indicator A lights red. • The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.
Preparation About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. The number of recordable pictures when using the LCD monitor (Live View) (The conditions are the same as the CIPA standard.) Number of Approx. 300 pictures recordable pictures (Approx. 150 min) Playback time Playback time • The battery indication turns red and blinks. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.
Preparation Inserting/Removing the Battery • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow (OPEN side) and then open the battery door. E OS CL OPE N • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S603E). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery fully until it clicks. Remove: Push the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove. A 3 1 Close the battery door.
Preparation Using the AC Adaptor You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge when it is connected to a PC or printer if you use the AC adaptor. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Connect the AC mains lead. 2 Connect the DC cable A. 1 A • Pull open the DC cable cover 1 and then connect the DC cable to the camera body using the same steps as “Inserting/Removing the Battery” (P21).
Preparation Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) 3 1 Close the card door. 2 Slide the card door to the end and then close it firmly. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. • Prepare a card. 1 Slide the card door to open it. 2 1 • If the card door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again. 2 Insert: Insert the card fully until it clicks and it is locked. Remove: Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
Preparation About the Card ∫ Access to the card The card access indication A lights when pictures are being recorded onto the card. P F 5.6 125 STANDARD WB AUTO ISO -2 -1 0 +1 +2 100 CUSTOM SINGLE NORMAL SD Memory Card 19 B • The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card is fast. Both types of cards are equipped with a Write-Protect switch D that prevents writing and formatting the card.
Preparation • The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. • The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised. • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Preparation ∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood 1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet. A 2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the same way as shown previously. A: Eyepiece cap • Attach the strap so that the side with the eyepiece cap attached to it is near the Viewfinder. 2 Pass the strap through the stopper and fasten the strap. • Attach the lens cap.
Preparation Attaching the Eyepiece Turning the Camera On Cap Set the camera ON/OFF switch to When taking pictures with your eye removed from the Viewfinder, light may enter the Viewfinder and affect the exposure and focus. Attach the eyepiece cap so that light does not enter the Viewfinder and prevent accurate exposure when taking pictures with Live View (P53) or the Self-timer (P70) and when using the remote shutter. (DMW-RSL1; optional) (P110) 1 Slide the eye cup from the bottom to detach it.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. ON OFF A B PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET SET MENU A: [MENU/SET] button B: Cursor buttons 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time. :A :B CLOCK SET 00 : 00 11 . JAN . 2006 D/M/Y A: B: SET CANCEL EXIT MENU Time at the home area Time at the travel destination (P111) 2/1: Select the desired item. 3/4: Set the display order for the date and time.
Preparation About the Setup Menu • Set items as required. (Refer to P30 to 32 for each menu item.) • The following example shows how to set [BEEP]. • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P31) 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. REC FILM MODE PICT.SIZE QUALITY RAW REC. ASPECT 1/3 OFF EXIT SELECT MENU SET MENU 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. 1/3 SET UP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME n0 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW 5 MIN.
Preparation [CLOCK SET] Press [ MENU ] to display the [SETUP] menu SET and select the item to set. (P29) Change date and time. (P28) [WORLD TIME] Press [ MENU ] to display the [SETUP] menu SET and select the item to set. (P29) [ ]: The local time at the travel destination area is set. [ ]: The time at your home area is set. • Refer to P111 for information about setting [WORLD TIME]. [MONITOR] Press [ MENU ] to display the [SETUP] menu SET and select the item to set.
Preparation [BEEP] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P29) Set the volume of the focus confirmation beep, the self-timer beep, and the alarm beep. [ ]: No beep [ ]: Soft beep [ ]: Loud beep [NO.RESET] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P29) Set this when you want the file number of the next recording to start from 0001. (The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.
Preparation [HIGHLIGHT] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P29) [ON]: When the auto review function is activated, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. [OFF]: No highlight feature. [ON] [OFF] • If there are any white saturated areas, compensate the exposure towards negative (P42) referring to the histogram (P55) and then take the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.
Basic Basic Before Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder Tips for taking good pictures • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • When taking pictures, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person, a ball etc. • Make sure the camera does not shake when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the AF assist lamp, IR sensor etc. with your fingers or other objects.
Basic Matching the Focus and the Exposure Automatically 3 Rotate the aperture ring to [A], while pressing the aperture ring button B. (AF: Auto Focus/ P Programme AE mode [ ]) STANDARD A WB AUTO ISO -2 SINGLE The camera automatically sets the aperture value and the shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject. • Remove the lens cap. • Turn the camera on. (P27) ]. • Set the drive mode lever to [ A -1 0 +1 +2 100 CUSTOM NORMAL 19 B • The mode becomes programme AE mode [ ].
Basic • The camera focuses on any of 3 focus area points- left, right or centre - in the AF frame and a lamp (AF-LED display) lights where the subject is focused. You can change the setting for the AF frame and the AF-LED display in the [CUSTOM] menu. (P86) • Refer to P35 for information about programme shift. • The focus range is 29 cm to ¶. (when the supplied lens is attached) • If the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO100] and the aperture value is set to F2.
Basic ∫ Example of programme shift when using the supplied lens 1 (A) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14（Ev） 2 15 2.8 16 4 17 5.
Basic ∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake) • Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button. • We recommend using a tripod. Also, be careful how you hold the camera (P33). Using the self-timer (P70) or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) (P110) prevents jittering caused by pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod. • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture is taken.
Basic Aperture-priority AE [ ] Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. 1 Rotate the shutter speed dial to [A]. 8 15 4 2-60/B s 30 A 125 250 60 500 1000000 4 A 2 Rotate the aperture ring to set the aperture value. A B A: [2.8] to [22] • When changing from [A], rotate the aperture ring while pressing the aperture ring button B.
Basic Shutter-priority AE [ ] S 1000 STANDARD WB When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. 1 Rotate the aperture ring to [A] while pressing the aperture ring button A.
Basic • You cannot set Slow sync. [ ] and Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] on the built-in flash. • When you use a lens with no aperture ring, press [FUNC.1] and then rotate the command dial to set the aperture. Manual Exposure [ ] Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed. Rotate the aperture ring to set the aperture value. A B A: [2.
Basic • If the shutter speed dial is set to [2-60s/ B] or [1000-4000], press 3/4 or rotate the command dial D to set the shutter speed. M F 22 1000 STANDARD WB ISO AUTO -2 -1 0 +1 +2 100 SINGLE CUSTOM NORMAL 19 D • You can set from 1/2 of a second to 60 seconds in steps of [1/3 EV] if the shutter speed dial is set to [2-60s/B]. The next setting after 60 seconds is [B] (Bulb). Refer to P41 for information about the B (Bulb) setting.
Basic • If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the screen counts down. • We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow. • If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. The aperture value and the shutter speed blink on the Viewfinder. (They do not blink when the flash is activated.) • You cannot set the following items in manual exposure.
Basic ∫ If you are using [FUNC.2] to compensate the exposure ([FUNC.2] is set for compensating the exposure at the time of purchase.) 1 Press [FUNC.2] A. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to set the selected exposure. P STANDARD WB -2 AUTO ISO -1 0 +1 +2 100 CUSTOM SINGLE NORMAL A 19 B P ISO100 0 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 STD 19 B: When taking pictures with Live View 2 Rotate the command dial C to compensate the exposure.
Basic 3 Press 3/4 to select [DIREC. EX. COMP.] and then press 1. Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus. 1/4 CUSTOM NORMAL CUSTOM SET CUST. SET MEM. FUNC.1 SET FUNC.2 SET OFF DIREC. EX. COMP. SELECT EXIT 1 Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. MENU 4 Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. 1/4 CUSTOM NORMAL CUSTOM SET CUST. SET MEM. FUNC.
Basic ∫ Technique for Manual focus 2 1 1 3 1 1 Rotate the focus ring. 2 Rotate it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in reverse. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • After turning the camera off and then on again or cancelling power save mode, focus on the subject again. ∫ About the focus distance indicator and the focus distance reference line The number on the focus distance indicator A ([0.
Basic Taking Pictures with the Zoom With the 14 mm to 50 mm focal length of the supplied lens (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm), you can make people and subjects appear closer (up to 3.6aoptical zoom) and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele. 50 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 100 mm) A 3.6a ∫ To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) B A: Tele B: Wide Rotate the zoom ring towards Wide.
Basic Playing Back Pictures 1 Press [ ]. P F5.6 125 ISO100 1/19 100 _ 0001 10 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture. P F5.6 125 ISO100 ∫ To finish playback Press [ ] again or press the shutter button halfway. 1/19 100 _ 0001 10 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture • The first recorded picture will be displayed after the last recorded picture. • When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically are played back vertically.
Basic Changing the Information Displayed on the playback screen Deleting Pictures Press [ Press [DISPLAY] to switch the monitor screen. ]. P F5.6 125 ISO100 1/19 100 _ 0001 10 A ∫ To delete a single picture B A: [DISPLAY] button B: LCD monitor • The [DISPLAY] button is not activated when the menu screen is displayed. You can only select Normal display or No display in playback zoom (P50) and during a slide show (P91).
Basic ∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ [ALL DELETE] 4 Press [ 1 Press [ 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. ] twice. 2 Press 3/4 to select [MULTI DELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. ]. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? MULTI/ALL DELETE YES11 NO MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT SELECT SET MENU MENU SET CANCEL • If you select [MULTI DELETE], perform steps 3 onwards.
Basic Using the Playback Zoom 1 Press [ ]. 2 Rotate the command dial A downwards to enlarge the picture. 2X 4X CANCEL A DELETE B • 1a>2a>4a>8a>16a • When you rotate the command dial upwards after enlarging a picture, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the command dial downwards, the magnification becomes higher. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication B appears for about 1 second so that you can check the position of the enlarged section.
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens ∫ Examples of 25 screens 1.DEC.2006 1/30 (Multi Playback) 1 Press [ CAL ]. 2 Rotate the command dial A upwards to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) 1.DEC.2006 1/14 A CANCEL MENU • 1 screen>9 screens>25 screens> Calendar screen display (P52) • After multiple screens are displayed, rotate the command dial further upwards to display 25 screens and the calendar screen (P52).
Basic Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function. 1 Press [ ]. 2 Rotate the command dial A upwards to display the calendar screen. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 2006 31 DAY MONTH 23 30 12 SET A 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back.
Advanced Advanced Switching to Live View You can also take pictures while looking at the LCD Monitor by using it as a Viewfinder. This is called Live View. This is useful if you want to check the composition of the subject on the LCD Monitor when taking close-up pictures, using a tripod etc. Press [LIVE VIEW] to switch the setting.
Advanced Tips for taking good pictures with Live View C P F5.6 125 ISO100 STD A D P F5.6 • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Make sure the camera does not shake when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the AF assist lamp, IR sensor etc. with your fingers or other objects. • If the LCD monitor screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc.
Advanced ∫ Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. 1 When the values are distributed evenly, the exposure is proper and the brightness is well-balanced. 2 When the values are concentrated on the left, the picture is under exposed. 3 When the values are concentrated on the right, the picture is over exposed.
Advanced Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode) The LCD monitor becomes easier to see when recording a picture with the camera held high above your head if the camera is held as shown in the following illustration. This is useful when you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the way. Press [DISPLAY] A for 1 second.
Advanced Auto focus when taking pictures with Live View 1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS]. (P34) AFS AFC MF AFL AEL 2 Aim the AF frame D to the point you want to focus on and then press the shutter button halfway. A B P F5.6 • The camera focuses on any of the 3 focus area points-left, right or centre-in the AF frame and the focus position indication lights where the subject is focused. You can change the setting for the AF frame in the [CUSTOM] menu.
Advanced Manual focus when taking pictures with Live View 1 Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. ∫ Technique for Manual focus 2 1 1 3 1 AFS AFC MF AFL AEL 2 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. A 1 Rotate the focus ring. 2 Rotate it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in reverse.
Advanced 3 Press [MENU/SET] to magnify the MF assist screen. MENU SET CANCEL MENU • Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. • The enlarged area can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close MF assist. P ISO100 MENU SET 19 STD • The screen returns to the previous screen. ∫ Changing the magnification 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. REC FILM MODE PICT.SIZE QUALITY RAW REC. ASPECT SELECT 1/3 MENU SET OFF EXIT MENU 3 Press 3/4 to select [MF ASSIST] and then press 1.
Advanced • The MF assist disappears in the following cases. – About 10 seconds after you stop pressing 3/4/2/1 or rotating the focus ring or the command dial – When the shutter button is pressed halfway • The MF assist returns to the centre of the screen when the camera is turned off and then on again. • You cannot use MF assist when using the digital zoom.
Advanced Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ∫ Open the flash Press the [ OPEN] button A. B • This camera is compatible with bounce flash so the flash opens and closes in two steps. Refer to P65 for information about the bounce flash. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 1 Press [ ] D.
Advanced 3 Press the shutter button halfway to set the selected flash setting. • You can also set the selected flash setting by doing the following: – Pressing [ ] – Not operating the camera for a few seconds : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
Advanced ∫ The available flash range to take pictures (when the supplied lens is attached) The available flash settings for the built-in flash differ depending on the ISO sensitivity setting. ISO sensitivity the available flash range to take pictures Wide Tele AUTO 2.5 m to 7.0 m 1.0 m to 5.6 m ISO100 2.5 m to 3.5 m 1.0 m to 2.8 m ISO200 2.5 m to 5.0 m 1.0 m to 4.0 m ISO400 2.5 m to 7.0 m 1.0 m to 5.6 m ISO800 2.5 m to 9.8 m 1.0 m to 7.8 m ISO1600 2.5 m to 14.0 m 1.0 m to 11.
Advanced • The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident. • When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. • When taking pictures in burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated.
Advanced 3 Press the shutter button halfway to set the selected flash output. • You can also set the selected flash output by doing the following: – Pressing [ ] – Not operating the camera for a few seconds 2 Aim the flash at a ceiling or other reflective surface and take a picture. 73x • The flash output setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. Bounce flash Bounce flash is a technique where the light from the flash is reflected off a ceiling or wall.
Advanced Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF frame or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure. 3 While pressing [AFL/AEL], move the camera as you compose the picture and then press the shutter button fully. F AEL 1 Aim the AF frame at the subject. A F: Viewfinder Display ∫ Fixing the focus or the exposure only 1 Press [MENU/SET].
Advanced When [AE] is selected (Fixing the exposure only) 1 Fill the screen with the object that you want to take a picture of. 2 Press and hold [AFL/AEL] to fix the exposure. • The aperture value and the shutter speed light when the exposure matches. • If you release [AFL/AEL], [AF/AE LOCK] is cancelled. 3 While pressing [AFL/AEL], move the camera as you compose the picture. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then press it fully.
Advanced ∫ Burst speed Burst speed (pictures/ second) (High) (Low) 3 2 • The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card. • The burst speeds indicated are when the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and the flash is not activated. • The burst mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings.
Advanced Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ∫ Changing the settings for [NO./STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in auto bracket In this mode, up to 5 pictures are recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure among different exposures. 2 Press 3/4 to select [AUTO BRACKET] and then press 1. 1 Set the drive mode lever to [ 1 Press [MENU/SET]. ]. P AUTO BRACKET NO.
Advanced • [SEQUENCE] (When taking 5 pictures) – [0/`/_/``/__] (5 pictures are taken. The first picture is taken at 0 EV. The next 4 pictures are taken at `1 EV, _1 EV, `2 EV and then _2 EV.) – [``/`/0/_/__] (5 pictures are taken. The first picture is taken at `2 EV. The next 4 pictures are taken at `1 EV, 0 EV, _1 EV and then _2 EV) 5 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Advanced ∫ Changing the time setting for the self-timer 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SELF-TIMER] and then press 1. 3 Press 3/4 to select [10 SEC.] or [2 SEC.] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 3/3 REC EX. OPT. ZOOM OFF OFF D.ZOOM 10 SEC. SELF-TIMER AF ASSIST LAMP 2 SEC. MODE1 OIS MODE SELECT SET MENU Adjusting the White Balance This function allows you to reproduce a white colour close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc.
Advanced [AUTO] for auto setting (auto white balance) [ ] (Daylight) for recording outdoors on a bright day [ ] (Cloudy) for recording outdoors on a cloudy day [ ] (Shade) for recording outdoors in the shade [ ] (Halogen) for recording under halogen lighting [ ] (Flash) for recording with the flash only [ ] (White set 1) [ ] (White set 2) [ ] (Colour temperature setting) for using the preset white balance ∫ Auto white balance The available white balance range is shown in the following illustr
Advanced [WHITE SET] Resetting the white balance Use this to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [ ] or [ ] with step 2 on P71 and then press 3. 1 Select [ ] with step 2 on P71 and then press 3. P STANDARD AUTO SET WB ISO 100 SINGLE CUSTOM NORMAL P 19 STANDARD AUTO SET WB ISO 100 SINGLE CUSTOM NORMAL 19 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press the shutter button fully.
Advanced 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to finely adjust the white balance and then press [MENU/SET]. WB ADJUST. G AUTO A B M ADJUST. SET MENU MENU SET 2: A (AMBER: ORANGISH) 1: B (BLUE: BLUISH) 3: G_ (GREEN: GREENISH) 4: M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH) • If you finely adjust the white balance to A (amber), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor will change to orange. If you finely adjust the white balance to B (blue), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor will change to blue.
Advanced ISO sensitivity 100 1600 Use in bright places (e.g. outdoors) Suitable Not suitable Use in dark places Not suitable Suitable Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased • To avoid picture noise, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity before taking pictures. • The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO] in Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure.
Menu Settings Menu Settings ∫ Setting frequently used functions to the buttons [FUNC.1] and [FUNC.2] Setting Frequently Used Functions You can set two frequently used functions to the buttons [FUNC.1] and [FUNC.2]. This is convenient as you do not need to select the item from a menu. • When you use a lens with no aperture ring, [FUNC.1] is fixed for aperture setting. 1 Press [FUNC.1] A or [FUNC.2] B. (when [PICT.
Menu Settings – SMO [SMOOTH] – MY 1 [MY FILM1] – MY 2 [MY FILM2] • [PICT.SIZE]¢2 (P80) – L (L/Super Fine) – L (L/Fine) – L (L/Standard) – M (M/Super Fine) – M (M/Fine) – M (M/Standard) – S (S/Super Fine) – S (S/Fine) – S (S/Standard) • [RAW REC.] (P81) – RAW ON – RAW OFF • [OIS MODE] (P85) – [MODE1] – [MODE2] • [BURST RATE] (P67) – (High speed) – (Low speed) • [FLASH SYNC.
Menu Settings 3 Press 1, press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/ SET]. REC EX. OPT. ZOOM D.ZOOM SELF-TIMER AF ASSIST LAMP OIS MODE SELECT 2/3 ON OFF 2a 4a MODE1 SET MENU MENU SET 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. ∫ About the menu screen items • There are 3 menu screens in the [REC] menu (1/3, 2/3 and 3/3). 1/3 REC FILM MODE PICT.SIZE QUALITY RAW REC. ASPECT MENU SELECT 2/3 1/3 3/3 2/3 REC EX. OPT.
Menu Settings ∫ Setting and effect • [STANDARD] (COLOUR) This is the standard setting. • [DYNAMIC] (COLOUR) The saturation and contrast of the stored colours are increased. • [NATURE] (COLOUR) Brighter red, green and blue. Enhanced beauty of nature. • [SMOOTH] (COLOUR) The contrast is lowered for smoother and clearer colour. • [STANDARD] (B&W) This is the standard setting. • [DYNAMIC] (B&W) The contrast is increased. • [SMOOTH] (B&W) Smooths the picture without losing the skin texture.
Menu Settings [CONTRAST] [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures [_] Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [`] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [_] The picture is sharply defined. [`] The picture is softly focused. [_] The colours in the picture become vivid. [`] The colours in the picture become natural. A [NOISE RED.
Menu Settings ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ]. 3136k2352 pixels (7.4 million pixels) 2560k1920 pixels (5 million pixels) 2048k1536 pixels (3 million pixels) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ]. (When taking pictures with Live View only) 3136k2080 pixels (6.5 million pixels) 2560k1712 pixels (4.5 million pixels) 2048k1360 pixels (2.5 million pixels) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ]. (When taking pictures with Live View only) 3136k1760 pixels (5.
Menu Settings [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures (When taking pictures with Live View only) Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P77) By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject. • Press [LIVE VIEW] to switch the camera beforehand to taking pictures with Live View. (P53) Select to take pictures with the same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or a computer monitor.
Menu Settings A: optical zoom B: Extra optical zoom ∫ Picture size and extra optical zoom magnification Aspect Picture ratio size Focus Extra optical range of the zoom supplied magnification lens (7.4 M) (6.5 M) Cannot set 14 mm to 50 mm (28 mm to 100 mm)¢ 1.2a 16.8 mm to 60 mm (33.6 mm to 120 mm)¢ 1.5a 21 mm to 75 mm (42 mm to 150 mm)¢ (5.5 M) (5M) (4.5M) (3M) (2.5M) (2M) ¢ 35 mm film camera equivalent [D.
Menu Settings ∫ Using the digital zoom together with the extra optical zoom Example: When the digital zoom is set to [4a] and the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels)], you can use the extra optical zoom at the same time. W 84 mm (168 mm) T C 300 mm (600 mm) ¢ 35 mm film camera equivalent C: Digital zoom and extra optical zoom • In digital zoom, the larger the picture the lower the picture quality. • When using the digital zoom, the stabilizer function may not be effective.
Menu Settings [OIS MODE] Optical Image Stabilizer Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P77) This mode detects jitter and compensates for it. • Check that the [O.I.S.] switch on the lens is set to [ON]. [MODE1] ( ) The stabilizer operates continuously and can assist during photo composition. [MODE2] ( ) The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed. There is a greater stabilizing effect.
Menu Settings .[FLASH SYNC.] Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P77) 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. ∫ 1st curtain synchro P A 2560 19 F2.8 1/25 • The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
Menu Settings 3 Press 3/4 to select the menu item. 1/4 CUSTOM NORMAL CUSTOM SET CUST. SET MEM. FUNC.1 SET FUNC.2 SET OFF DIREC. EX. COMP. SELECT EXIT ∫ About the menu screen items • There are 4 menu screens in the [CUSTOM] menu (1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4). 1/4 2/4 1 /4 CUSTOM CUSTOM SET 2/4 CUST. SET MEMORYCUSTOM LCD AUTO OFF FUNC.1 SET OFF 3/4 CUSTOM ON AF FRAME FUNC.2 SET FOCUS PRIORITY ON OFF DIREC. EX. COMP.
Menu Settings [CUST. SET MEM.] Press [ MENU ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu SET and select the item to set. (P86) The current settings for the camera are saved as [CUSTOM SET 1], [CUSTOM SET 2] or [CUSTOM SET 3]. [FUNC.1 SET] Press [ MENU ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu SET and select the item to set. (P86) A function is set to the [FUNC.1] button. [FUNC.2 SET] A function is set to the [FUNC.2] button. • Refer to P76 for information about [FUNC.1 SET] and [FUNC.2 SET].
Menu Settings [FOCUS PRIORITY] Press [ MENU ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu SET and select the item to set. (P86) [ON]: You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus. [OFF]: This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you can take a picture when the shutter button is pressed fully. • If you set [OFF], be careful as the picture may not be properly focused even if [AFS] or [AFC] in focus mode is set.
Menu Settings [PIXEL REFRESH] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu and select the item to set. (P86) This checks if the picture on the image sensors and the picture after picture processing match each other optimally. The camera is set to the best setting at the time of purchase. We recommend that you check the setting once every year. Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected. [NO RELEASE WITHOUT LENS] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu and select the item to set.
Menu Settings Using the [PLAY] mode menu ∫ About the menu screen items • There are 2 menu screens in the [PLAY] mode menu (1/2 and 2/2). 1/2 You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • Refer to P91 to 100 for each menu item. 1 Press [ 2/2 PLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE DPOF PRINT SELECT ] to display a picture. 3 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press 1.
Menu Settings • If none of the pictures have [ ] displayed, you cannot select [ ] even if [FAVORITE] is set to [ON]. 2 Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. (Screen when [ALL] is selected) ALL SLIDE SHOW START DURATION CANCEL SELECT [FAVORITE] Setting your favourite pictures 2 SEC. SET MENU MENU SET • The cursor displayed during a slide show A or while a slide show is paused B or during [MANUAL] slide show C is the same as 3/4/2/1. B C A • Press 3 to pause the slide show.
Menu Settings 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 3. A P F2.8 2000 ISO100 1/19 100 _ 0001 10 • Repeat the above procedure. • If 3 is pressed while the [ ] favourites icon A is displayed, [ ] is cleared, and the favourites setting is cancelled. • You can set up to 999 pictures as favourites. ∫ Deleting all favourites 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 1 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Menu Settings ∫ Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. ROTATE 100-0001 1/19 SET SELECT EXIT MENU • The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF]. • Protected pictures cannot be rotated. 2 Press 3/4 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. ROTATE CANCEL SELECT SET MENU MENU SET The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90o. The picture rotates counter-clockwise in steps of 90o.
Menu Settings [DPOF PRINT] Setting the picture to print and the number of prints Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P91) DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
Menu Settings ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/ cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY]. DPOF SET THIS C 100-0001 1/19 1 DATE COUNT SELECT 1 DATE DISPLAY EXIT MENU • The date print icon [ DATE ] C appears. • When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required. • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date.
Menu Settings • The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment. • If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel their protection. • Even if you protect pictures on a card, they will be deleted if the card is formatted. (P100) • Even if you do not protect pictures on an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory card, they cannot be deleted when the card’s Write Protect switch C is slid to the [LOCK] side. 2 Press 2/1 to select the size and then press 4.
Menu Settings • When you want to reduce the size of a picture to attach it to an e-mail or upload it to a website, use the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” on the CD-ROM (supplied) to change the size. • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment. 4 Press shutter button. • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears. 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET].
Menu Settings [ASPECT CONV.] Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 picture Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P91) You can convert pictures taken with a [ ] aspect ratio to a [ ] or a [ ] aspect ratio for printing. 1 Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/ SET]. PLAY PROTECT RESIZE TRIMMING ASPECT CONV. FORMAT 2/2 MENU MENU SET • Only pictures taken with a [ ] aspect ratio can be converted. 2 Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press 4.
Menu Settings [FORMAT] Initializing the card Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P91) It is not usually necessary to format a card. Format it when the message [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. FORMAT DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD? YES NO SET SELECT MENU MENU SET • Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data including any protected pictures. Check the data carefully before formatting.
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] (for Windows®) on the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to easily acquire pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print them and send them by e-mail. If you use “Windows 98/98SE”, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer.
Connecting to other equipment [Macintosh] The drive is displayed on the screen. • The drive is displayed as [NO_NAME] or [Untitled]. ∫ Folder Composition Folders are displayed as shown in the following illustration. ≥SD Memory Card ≥SDHC Memory Card ≥MultiMediaCard DCIM 100_PANA 1 100_PANA P1000001.JPG 2 3 4 P1000002.JPG P1000999.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [ACCESS] is displayed. • If battery power is exhausted while the camera and the PC are communicating, the recorded data may be damaged. Use a battery with sufficient battery power (P20) or the AC adaptor.
Connecting to other equipment 1 Turn on the camera and the printer. 2 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable (supplied). • Align the [1] mark on the USB connection cable and the [ ] mark on the terminal of the adaptor when connecting. • Hold the USB connection cable at C and insert straight in or take straight out. 3 Press 4 to select [PictBridge (PTP)] and then press [MENU/SET]. USB MODE PC PictBridge(PTP) SET 1 Press 3 to select [SINGLE PICTURE] and then press [MENU/SET].
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Setting date printing, the number of prints, the paper size and the page layout Select and set each item in step 3. • Items not supported by the printer are displayed in grey and cannot be selected. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.
Connecting to other equipment 3 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance We recommend setting DPOF date printing with [DPOF PRINT] (P96) in advance when the printer supports it. If you select [DPOF PICTURE], printing starts and the recording date is printed.
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures using the Video cable (supplied) • Set the aspect of the TV on the camera. (P32) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 1 B V OUT / REMOTE USB A 1 Connect the video cable A to the [V OUT/REMOTE] socket on the camera. • Hold the video cable at B and insert straight in or take straight out. 2 Connect the video cable to the video input socket on the TV.
Others Others Using the External Flash 3 Rotate the command dial E to switch the flash settings. P If you use an external flash, the available flash range increases compared to the camera’s built in flash. STANDARD WB ISO AUTO 100 SINGLE ∫ Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL500; optional) CUSTOM NORMAL E 19 1 Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe A and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash.
Others • 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 external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Be sure to use Panasonic’s external flash (DMW-FL500).
Others • You cannot attach the MC protector and the PL filter at the same time. • If the MC protector/PL filter are tightened too much, you may not be able to remove them. Do not tighten them too much. • When taking pictures with the flash using the MC protector or PL filter, vignetting effect may occur. • If the MC protector/PL filter are dropped, they may be destroyed. Be careful not to drop them when attaching them to the camera.
Others Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) If you set your home area and the travel destination area when travelling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and recorded on the pictures taken. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P28) 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. REC FILM MODE PICT.SIZE QUALITY RAW REC.
Others ∫ Finishing setting the home area • If you are setting the home area for the first time, the screen returns to the screen shown in step 1 of “Setting the home area [HOME]” after you press [MENU/ SET] to set your home area. Press 2 to return to the screen shown in step 3 and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • If you are setting the home area for the second time etc., the screen returns to the screen shown in step 3 after you press [MENU/SET] to set your home area.
Others Location candidates for World Time settings Offset from GMT Listed location name -11 Midway Islands -10 Hawaii Samoa Honolulu -9 Alaska Anchorage -8 Vancouver Seattle -7 Denver Phoenix Tahiti Los Angeles -6 Chicago Houston Mexico City -5 Toronto New York Miami -4 Caracas Manaus La Paz Sao Paulo Buenos Aires -3:30 Lima Newfoundland -3 Rio de Janeiro -2 Fernando de Noronha -1 Azores 0 London Casablanca +1 Berlin Paris Rome Madrid +2 Helsinki Athens Ca
Others Cautions for Use ∫ Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to drop or knock the bag that you inserted the unit in as it may strongly shock the unit. • A strong shock may break the lens, screen or outer case and cause the camera to malfunction. Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
Others About dirt on the image sensor This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image sensor may appear on the recorded picture. Do not change lenses where there is a lot of dust, and always attach the body cap when a lens is not attached to the camera, so that dirt or dust does not get inside the camera body. Remove any dirt on the body cap before attaching it.
Others Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins etc.). • This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a battery. ∫ About the recorded data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Matsushita will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data.
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card or the SDHC Memory Card is slid to the [LOCK] side. Slide it to the other side to unlock it. (P24, 97, 100) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
Others Troubleshooting If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase, the condition may improve. Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P31) ∫ Battery and power source 1: The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • Is the battery inserted correctly? Is the AC adaptor connected correctly? • Is the battery sufficiently charged? – Charge the battery or use one that has been sufficiently charged. 2: The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
Others 6: The recorded picture is blurred. The optical image stabilizer is not effective. • The shutter speed will become slower and the optical image stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. In this case, we recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures (P33, 54). We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P70) when taking pictures with a slow shutter speed. 7: The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture.
Others 4: Noise appears on the LCD monitor. • In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording. ∫ Flash 1: The flash is not activated. • Is the flash closed? – Press the [ OPEN] button to open the flash. (P61) 2: The flash is activated 2 times. • The flash is activated 2 times. The interval between the first and second flash is longer when AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ], Forced ON/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync.
Others ∫ TV, PC and printer 1: The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? • Set the TV input to external input mode. 2: The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. Depending on the TV model, the area display may be smaller so the picture may be stretched horizontally or vertically and the top and bottom or left and right of the picture may be cut off when it is displayed.
Others 5: The camera becomes warm. • The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera. 6: The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. (P28) • When you take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded. 7: Colours appear on the picture which were not found in the actual scene.
Others Others Number of recordable pictures • The number of recordable pictures is an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures depends on the subjects. • The numbers in brackets are when [RAW REC.] is set to [ON]. Aspect ratio Picture size : 3136k2352 pixels (7.
Others Aspect ratio Picture size : 2560k1712 pixels (4.5M EZ) : 2048k1360 pixels (2.
Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-L1): Power Source: Power Consumption: Information for your safety DC 8.4 V 2.2 W (When taking pictures with the Viewfinder) 3.8 W (When taking pictures with Live View) 2.2 W (When playing back) ) Camera effective pixels: 7,500,000 pixels Image sensor: 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 7,940,000 pixels Primary colour filter Digital zoom: Max.
Others Flash: Flash synchronization speed: Recording media: Picture size Still picture: Quality: Recording file format: Interface Digital: Analogue video: Terminal [USB]: [V OUT/REMOTE]: [DC IN]: Dimensions: Built-in pop up flash Flash range: Approx. 2.5 m to 7.0 m (Supplied lens attached, Wide, When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction, Slow sync., Slow sync.
Others Interchangeable Lens “LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14– 50 mm/F2.8– 3.5” (L-ES014050) Focal length f=14 mm to 50 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm) Aperture type 7 leaf shutters/iris diaphragm Aperture range F2.8 (Wide) to F3.5 (Tele) Lens construction 16 elements in 12 groups (2 aspherical lenses) In focus distance 0.29 m to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line) Optical image stabilizer Available Mount “Four Thirds Mount” Max. diameter 78.1 mm Overall length Approx.
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