EasyManuals Logo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 User Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
160 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
Page #32 background imageLoading...
Page #32 background image
VQT1T27
32
Basic
[REC] mode: ³
Basic
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
( : Program AE mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.
The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit
on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.)
(1: Shutter button)
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [!].
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Set the focus selector switch to [AF].
To change the setting while taking pictures,
refer to
Using the [REC] Mode Menu (P74).
Hold this unit gently with both
hands, keep your arms still at your side
and stand with your feet slightly apart.
A AF assist lamp
Aim the AF area at the point you want to
focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject
is focused.
The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face
by the face detection function. In other cases, it is
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to .
If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range,
refer to
Taking Close-up Pictures (P49).
Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.
The access indication lights (P18) red when pictures
are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the
card).
Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your
fingers or other objects.
OFF ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
P.PC_DMC-LX3_eng.book 32 ペー 2008年7月8日 火曜日 午後10時13分

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and is the answer not in the manual?

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel10.1 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Total megapixels11.3 MP
Image sensor size- \
Supported aspect ratios3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1360, 2048 x 1536, 2560 x 1920, 3072 x 2304, 3328 x 1872, 3968 x 2232
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom2.5 x
Combined zoom10 x
Extra/Smart zoom4.5 x
Focal length range5.1 - 12.8 mm
Number of aspheric elements4
Lens structure (elements/groups)8/6
Digital SLRNo
Aperture range (F-F)2 - 8
Camera shutter speed1/60 - 1/2000 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)24 - 60 mm
Normal focusing range0.5 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)0.3 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)0.01 - ∞ m
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity80, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200, Auto
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure controlProgram AE
Light exposure correction± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Flash on, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)0.3 - 5.9 m
Flash range (wide)0.8 - 8.3 m
Scene modesBeach, Candlelight, Children, Fireworks, Night landscape, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset
Image editingRotating, Trimming
Photo effectsSepia
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Shade
Shooting modesAperture priority, Auto, Movie, Shutter priority
Camera playbackMovie, Single image, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Camera file systemDPOF 1.1, Exif 2.2
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDEU, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, JPN
Video resolutions320 x 240, 640 x 480 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Internal memory50 MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)460000 pixels
USB version2.0
Product colorBlack
Battery voltage3.7 V
Battery capacity1150 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)380 shots
Cables includedAV, USB
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth27.1 mm
Width108.7 mm
Height59.5 mm
Weight265 g
Weight (including battery)290 g

Related product manuals