Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 User Manual

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure
(AF/AE Lock)
Recording mode:
The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with
the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take
a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock).
Preparation
To execute the AF/AE Lock function, it is necessary to register [AF/AE LOCK] to the function button.
(→46)
1
Point the camera at the subject
2
Lock the focus and/or exposure while you press and hold the
function button
• When you release the function button, the focus and/or exposure lock is
cancelled.
3
While you press and hold the function button, move the
camera to compose the picture you want to take and fully
press the shutter button
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Setting the function of the function button where [AF/AE LOCK] is registered
→ [Custom] → [AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK]
Locks exposure only.
• [AEL] is displayed when the correct exposure is achieved.
[AF LOCK]
Locks focus only.
• [AFL] is displayed when the subject comes into focus.
[AF/AE LOCK]
Locks focus and exposure.
• [AFL] and [AEL] are displayed when the subject is in focus and the correct
exposure is achieved.
[AF-ON] Auto Focus is activated.
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AF Lock only is effective in the following case:
• Manual Exposure Mode
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During Manual Focus, only AE Lock can be used.
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The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway, even when AE is locked.
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Programme Shift can be set even when AE is locked.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Specifications

General

Megapixels	20.1 MP
Lens	Leica DC Vario-Summilux
Aperture	f/1.4-2.8
Optical Zoom	3x
Connectivity	Wi-Fi
LCD Screen Resolution	1, 040, 000 dots
Continuous Shooting	10 fps
Built-in Flash	Yes
Battery Life	Approx. 260 shots
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 125-12800 (expandable to 80-25600)
Video Recording	4K UHD 30p, Full HD 60p
Display	3.0-inch TFT LCD
Focal Length	24-72mm (35mm equivalent)
Shutter Speed	60 - 1/4000 sec
Focus Points	49 points
Battery Type	Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 680mAh)
Dimensions	105.5 x 60 x 42 mm
Weight	310 g (with battery and SD card)
Sensor Type	1-inch High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
Image Stabilization	5-axis Hybrid O.I.S.+