Snow Mode; Starry Sky Mode - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 Operating Instructions Manual

Snow mode

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This mode allows you to take a picture in
locations such as skiing resorts and
locations near snowy mountains. The
exposure and the white balance are
adjusted to make the white color of the
snow stand out.
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically
adjusted to the optimal value.

Starry sky mode

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Choose this setting to take clear pictures of
the night sky. The slow shutter speed
makes the stars sparkle. You can choose a
shutter speed of 15, 30, or 60 seconds.
n Technique for Starry sky mode
• Due to the slow shutter speed, use a
tripod and the self-timer (P44) for best
results.
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n Setting the shutter speed
STARRY SKY
15 SEC.
30 SEC.
60 SEC.
SELECT SET
• Press e/r to select the shutter speed,
then press q.
• The countdown screen appears when you
press the shutter button. Do not move the
camera. After the countdown is finished,
[PLEASE WAIT···] is displayed for the
same amount of time as the shutter speed
you used. This is to process the signals.
• The shooting is canceled when you press
the [MENU] button while the countdown
screen is displayed.
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[v].
• The stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].
(P47)
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
• You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this
mode.
• You cannot use exposure compensation,
auto bracket mode, burst mode, or
recording audio.
• The histogram is always orange. (P29)
MENU
MENU
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CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL
MENU