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Panasonic DMC-L1K Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/Lens Kit
DMC-L1K
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
VQT0W88
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit DMC-L1K Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT0W88...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    • Please note that the actual controls and We would like to take this opportunity to components, menu items, etc. of your thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera may look somewhat Digital Camera. Please read these different from those shown in the...

  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Remove the Connector Cover. A replacement fuse cover can be ∫ How to replace the Fuse purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B).
  • Page 4 Before Use Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
  • Page 5 Before Use ∫ About the LCD monitor ∫ About the Lens • Do not press the LCD monitor with • Do not press the lens with excessive excessive force as it may cause the force. camera to malfunction. • Do not leave the camera with the lens •...

  • Page 6: About These Operating Instructions

    Before Use ∫ When not using the camera for a long About These period of time Operating Instructions • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. ∫ About indications in these operating [Recommended temperature: instructions 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended humidity:...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Aperture-priority AE ........38 Shutter-priority AE ........39 Manual Exposure ........40 Before Use Compensating the Exposure ....42 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ..44 Information for Your Safety ....... 2 Taking Pictures with the Zoom....46 About These Operating Instructions ..6 Playing Back Pictures ......
  • Page 8 • [WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT] • [BURST RATE] Finely adjusting the white Setting the burst speed ....85 balance..........73 • [FLASH SYNC.] Setting the Light Sensitivity..... 74 Setting to the 2nd Curtain Deciding the Method to Measure Synchro ..........86 Brightness (Metering mode)....
  • Page 9 Message Display ........117 • For UK, ROI: 08701 505610 Troubleshooting ........118 Number of recordable pictures ..... 123 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK Specifications........125 • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday –...

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. CGR-S603E DE-972B K2CT3CA00004 K2GJ2DZ00028 K2KJ2CB00001 K1HA05CD0004 VFC4189 VGQ8990 VKF4091 VYC0949 VYF3089 VFC4185 VFC4206 VQT0W88...
  • Page 11 Preparation ∫ Standard Accessories ∫ Optional Accessories 1 Digital Camera Body • Lithium Ion Battery (This is referred to as camera body in CGR-S603E these operating instructions.) • Flash 2 Interchangeable Lens DMW-FL500 “LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14– 50 mm/ • MC Protector F2.8–...

  • Page 12: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Names of the 13 Focus mode lever (P34, 37, 44, 57, 58) 14 [AFL/AEL] button (P66) Components 15 Status indicator (P27) 16 Camera ON/OFF switch (P27) ∫ Camera body 17 Command dial (P35, 39, 41, 43, 50 to 52, 59, 61, 64, 71, 74, 76) 18 2/4/1/3 Cursor buttons (P29) 19 [MENU/SET] button (P29) 20 Delete button (P48)
  • Page 13 Preparation ∫ Lens “LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14–50 mm/ F2.8–3.5” 38 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure it is stable when the camera is attached to 54 53 39 Open/Close lever (P21) 47 Focus distance indicator (P44, 58) 40 Battery door (P21) 48 Aperture ring (P34, 39, 40) 49 Lens fitting mark (P17)

  • Page 14: Screen Display

    Preparation ∫ Information Display on the LCD Screen Display Monitor (When taking pictures with the ∫ Viewfinder Display Viewfinder) F 2.8 2000 2000 STANDARD STANDARD AUTO AUTO AUTO SLOW CUSTOM CUSTOM NORMAL NORMAL 19 19 13 12 11 1 Recording mode (P34, 38, 40) 2 Aperture value (P38, 40) 3 Shutter speed (P39, 40) 4 AF frame setting (P88)
  • Page 15 Preparation ∫ Live View Display on the LCD Monitor 19 20 (P53) AFL AEL F2.8 F2.8 2000 2000 AUTO AUTO SINGLE SINGLE 9, 10 19 19 18 Programme shift (P35) 19 AF lock (P66) 20 AE lock (P66) 1 Recording mode (P34, 38, 40) 21 Current date and time 2 Aperture value (P57) This is displayed for about 5 seconds...
  • Page 16 Preparation ∫ Playback Display on the LCD Monitor F2.8 F2.8 2000 2000 10:00 10:00 1. . DEC DEC.2006 .2006 1/19 1/19 100 _ 0001 0001 28 27 1312 21 Programme shift (P35) 22 Burst (P67): 1 Playback mode (P47) Auto bracket (P69): 2 Recording information Self-timer (P70): 3 Favourites (P92)

  • Page 17: About The Lens

    Preparation About the Lens Attaching/Detaching the Lens You can use the supplied lens or a lens that is compatible with the lens mount standard • Check that the camera is turned off. for the “Four Thirds System (Four Thirds • Close the flash. Mount)”...
  • Page 18 Preparation ∫ Detaching a lens from the camera 3 Detach the lens cap. body • Check that the camera is turned off. 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.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation Charging the Battery 3 Detach the battery after charging with the Charger is completed. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Connect the AC mains lead. • Charging is completed when the [CHARGE] indicator B turns off (after about 130 minutes).

  • Page 20: About The Battery

    • Temperature: 23 °C /Humidity: 50% when (discharged excessively). In a while, the LCD monitor is on. ¢ • Using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card [CHARGE] indicator will light up and (128 MB; optional). normal charging will start. • Using the supplied battery.

  • Page 21: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at • Always use genuine Panasonic least 3 months even if the battery is batteries (CGR-S603E). removed. (If you insert a battery that is not...

  • Page 22: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Preparation Using the AC Adaptor • Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. You can use the camera without worrying • Do not use any other DC cables except about battery discharge when it is connected to a PC or printer if you use the the supplied one.

  • Page 23: Inserting/Removing The Card (Optional)

    Remove: camera is on. Push the card until it clicks, then • We recommend using a Panasonic SD pull the card out upright. Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card. PU SH TO LOC K / EJE •...

  • Page 24: About The Card

    Please confirm the latest information on the 19 19 following website. B: Viewfinder Display http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs C: When taking pictures with Live View (This Site is English only.) When the card access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted or the •...

  • Page 25: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation Attaching the Lens • The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Hood Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood • The reading/writing speed of a will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD lens hood cuts off excess lighting and Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card.

  • Page 26: Attaching The Strap

    Preparation ∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood Attaching the Strap 1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. 1 Pass the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet. 2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the same way as A: Eyepiece cap shown previously.

  • Page 27: Attaching The Eyepiece Cap

    Preparation Attaching the Eyepiece Turning the Camera On Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [ON]. 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)

  • Page 28: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time 3 Press [MENU/SET] several times (Clock Set) to close the menu. • Turn the camera off after finishing ∫ Initial setting setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the clock setting is correct. The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on.

  • Page 29: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation About the Setup Menu 4 Press 1, press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/ • Set items as required. (Refer to P30 to 32 SET]. for each menu item.) • The following example shows how to set [BEEP].
  • Page 30 Preparation • If you use burst mode (P67), auto bracket [CLOCK SET] (P69) or record a RAW file simultaneously Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU (P81), the auto review function is activated and select the item to set. (P29) regardless of the setting for auto review.
  • Page 31 Preparation [BEEP] [RESET] MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P29) and select the item to set. (P29) Set the volume of the focus confirmation The following settings are reset to the initial beep, the self-timer beep, and the alarm settings.
  • Page 32 Preparation [HIGHLIGHT] [TV ASPECT] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ MENU ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P29) and select the item to set. (P29) [ON]: When the auto review function is activated, white saturated areas Select this if connecting the camera to a appear blinking in black and...

  • Page 33: Basic

    Basic Basic Before Taking Pictures Making the Viewfinder easier to With the Viewfinder see (Diopter adjustment) Look at the Viewfinder in a bright Tips for taking good pictures place and then rotate the diopter adjustment dial to where the line •...

  • Page 34: Matching The Focus And The Exposure Automatically (Af: Auto Focus/Programme Ae Mode)

    Basic Matching the Focus 3 Rotate the aperture ring to [A], and the Exposure while pressing the aperture ring button B. Automatically (AF: Auto Focus/ STANDARD STANDARD Programme AE mode [ AUTO AUTO CUSTOM CUSTOM SINGLE SINGLE NORMAL NORMAL The camera automatically sets the aperture 19 19 value and the shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject.
  • Page 35 Basic • The camera focuses on any of 3 focus • When you use a lens with no aperture area points- left, right or centre - in the ring, press [FUNC.1] and then rotate the AF frame and a lamp (AF-LED display) command dial to set the aperture.

  • Page 36: Taking Good Pictures

    Basic ∫ Example of programme shift when Taking good pictures using the supplied lens ∫ Focusing （Ev） • The focus range with auto focus is 29 cm to ¶. (when the supplied lens is attached) • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus...

  • Page 37: Continuously Focusing On A Subject (Afc) (When Taking Pictures With The Viewfinder)

    Basic ∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake) Continuously focusing on a • Be careful of jittering when pressing the subject (AFC) shutter button. (When taking pictures with the • We recommend using a tripod. Also, be Viewfinder) careful how you hold the camera (P33). Using the self-timer (P70) or the remote This mode allows you to compose a picture shutter (DMW-RSL1;...

  • Page 38: Aperture-Priority Ae

    Basic Aperture-priority AE • If you press the shutter button halfway when the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn Set the aperture value to a higher number red. The aperture value and the shutter when you want a sharp focus background.

  • Page 39: Shutter-Priority Ae

    Basic Shutter-priority AE 1000 1000 STANDARD STANDARD −2 −1 AUTO AUTO When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster CUSTOM CUSTOM SINGLE SINGLE NORMAL NORMAL shutter speed. When you want to create a 19 19 trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.

  • Page 40: Manual Exposure

    Basic Manual Exposure [ • You cannot set Slow sync. [ ] and Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] on the built-in flash. Determine the exposure by manually • When you use a lens with no aperture setting the aperture value and the shutter ring, press [FUNC.1] and then rotate the speed.
  • Page 41 Basic ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance • If the shutter speed dial is set to [2-60s/ B] or [1000-4000], press 3/4 or rotate The exposure is the command dial D to set the shutter adequate. speed. Set to faster shutter F 22 22 1000 1000 speed or larger aperture...

  • Page 42: Compensating The Exposure

    Basic Compensating the • If you press the shutter button fully when Exposure the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the screen counts down. Use this function when you cannot achieve • We recommend using a tripod when the appropriate exposure due to the difference shutter speed is slow.
  • Page 43 Basic ∫ If you are using [FUNC.2] to • The exposure compensation value is compensate the exposure displayed on the LCD monitor when ([FUNC.2] is set for compensating the taking pictures with Live View. Refer to exposure at the time of purchase.) P53 for information about Live View.

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Basic Taking Pictures with 3 Press 3/4 to select Manual Focus [DIREC. EX. COMP.] and then press 1. Use this function when you want to fix the CUSTOM focus or when the distance between the CUSTOM SET NORMAL lens and the subject is determined and you CUST.
  • Page 45 Basic ∫ Technique for Manual focus • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights. • The available flash range is about 2.5 m to 7.0 m (Wide) (When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].).

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ∫ To make subjects appear closer use Taking Pictures with (Tele) the Zoom Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele. With the 14 mm to 50 mm focal length of the supplied lens (35 mm film camera 50 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm), you can 100 mm) make people and subjects appear closer...

  • Page 47: Playing Back Pictures

    Basic Playing Back Pictures • The file number B and the picture number A only change one by one. Release 2/1 when the number of the 1 Press [ desired picture appears to play back the picture. F5.6 F5.6 125 •...

  • Page 48: Changing The Information Displayed On The Playback Screen

    Basic Deleting Pictures Changing the Information Displayed on the playback screen Press [ Press [DISPLAY] to switch the F5.6 F5.6 125 monitor screen. 1/19 1/19 100 _ 0001 0001 ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture with 2/1. A: [DISPLAY] button B: LCD monitor F5.6...
  • Page 49 Basic ∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ 4 Press [ [ALL DELETE] 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then 1 Press [ ] twice. press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE] or [MULTI DELETE]) [ALL DELETE] and then press MULTI DELETE [MENU/SET].

  • Page 50: Using The Playback Zoom

    Basic ∫ To delete a picture during the Using the Playback playback zoom Zoom 1 Press [ 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. 1 Press [ 2 Rotate the command dial A • Even if the indications on the screen are downwards to enlarge the turned off in normal playback mode (P47), picture.

  • Page 51: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic ∫ Examples of 25 screens Displaying Multiple Screens 1.DEC.2006 1/30 (Multi Playback) CANCEL MENU 1 Press [ ∫ To return to normal playback 2 Rotate the command dial A Rotate the command dial downwards or upwards to display multiple press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 52: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Basic Displaying Pictures by • The pictures that were recorded on the selected date are displayed on the Recording Date 9 screens playback screen. • Rotate the command dial upwards to (Calendar Playback) return to the calendar screen. You can display pictures by recording date 5 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a using the calendar playback function.

  • Page 53: Advanced

    Advanced Advanced Switching to Live View • MF assist (P58) You can enlarge a section of the screen for adjusting the focus. You can also take pictures while looking at • Aperture stopping down button [ the LCD Monitor by using it as a Viewfinder. (P60) This is called Live View.

  • Page 54: Tips For Taking Good Pictures With Live View

    Advanced Tips for taking good pictures with Live View F5.6 F5.6 19 19 F5.6 F5.6 • Hold the camera gently with both hands, 19 19 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.
  • Page 55 Advanced ∫ Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays • When the recorded picture and the brightness along the horizontal axis (black histogram do not match each other to white) and the number of pixels at each under the following conditions, the brightness level on the vertical axis.

  • Page 56: Recording A Picture With The Camera Held High Above Your Head (High Angle Mode)

    Advanced • If you press [DISPLAY] for 1 second, Recording a picture with the high angle mode is activated. The LCD camera held high above your head monitor B becomes brighter and easier (High angle mode) to see when the camera is held away from you.

  • Page 57: Auto Focus When Taking Pictures With Live View

    Advanced • The camera focuses on any of the Auto focus when taking pictures 3 focus area points-left, right or with Live View centre-in the AF frame and the focus position indication lights where the 1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS]. subject is focused.

  • Page 58: Manual Focus When Taking Pictures With Live View

    Advanced ∫ Technique for Manual focus Manual focus when taking pictures with Live View 1 Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. 1 Rotate the focus ring. 2 Rotate the focus ring to focus on 2 Rotate it a little more. the subject.

  • Page 59: Changing The Magnification

    Advanced 3 Press 3/4 to select [MF ASSIST] 3 Press [MENU/SET] to magnify the and then press 1. MF assist screen. SET UP MF ASSIST BEEP MENU NO.RESET RESET USB MODE MENU CANCEL MENU SELECT EXIT • Rotate the focus ring to focus on the 4 Press 3/4 to select [4a] or [10a] subject.

  • Page 60: Checking The Depth Of Field

    Advanced Checking the Depth of • The MF assist disappears in the following Field cases. – About 10 seconds after you stop You can check the depth of field (effective pressing 3/4/2/1 or rotating the focus focus range) before taking a picture by closing ring or the command dial the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set.

  • Page 61: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced Taking Pictures using • This camera is compatible with bounce the Built-in Flash flash so the flash opens and closes in two steps. ∫ Open the flash Refer to P65 for information about the OPEN] button A. Press the [ bounce flash.
  • Page 62 Advanced ¢ : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction 3 Press the shutter button halfway If you take a picture with a dark background to set the selected flash setting. landscape, this feature will slow the shutter • You can also set the selected flash speed when the flash is activated so that setting by doing the following: the dark background landscape will...
  • Page 63 Advanced ∫ The available flash range to take ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting pictures (when the supplied lens is (When the built-in flash is activated) attached) The available flash settings for the built-in 1/30th of a cannot set a flash differ depending on the ISO sensitivity second flash setting...

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Flash Output

    Advanced • The red-eye reduction effect differs Adjusting the flash output between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not Adjust the flash output when the subject is looking at the first flash, the effect may not small or reflection ratio is extremely high or be evident.

  • Page 65: Bounce Flash

    Advanced 3 Press the shutter button halfway 2 Aim the flash at a ceiling or other to set the selected flash output. reflective surface and take a • You can also set the selected flash picture. output by doing the following: –...

  • Page 66: Fixing The Focus And The Exposure (Af/Ae Lock)

    Advanced Fixing the Focus and 3 While pressing [AFL/AEL], move the Exposure the camera as you compose the (AF/AE Lock) picture and then press the shutter button fully. 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.

  • Page 67: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced Taking Pictures using When [AE] is selected (Fixing the exposure only) Burst Mode 1 Fill the screen with the object that you want to take a picture of. 2 Press and hold [AFL/AEL] to fix the 1 Set the drive mode lever to [ exposure.
  • Page 68 Advanced ∫ Burst speed ∫ Focusing in burst mode The focus changes depending on the (High) (Low) setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the Burst speed [CUSTOM] menu (P89) and the focus (pictures/ mode setting. second) • The burst speed is constant regardless of Focus Focus Focus...

  • Page 69: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced ∫ Changing the settings for [NO./STEP] Taking Pictures using and [SEQUENCE] in auto bracket Auto Bracket 1 Press [MENU/SET]. In this mode, up to 5 pictures are recorded 2 Press 3/4 to select in the selected exposure compensation [AUTO BRACKET] and then press range each time the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 70: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced Taking Pictures with • [SEQUENCE] (When taking 5 pictures) the Self-timer – [0/`/_/``/__] (5 pictures are taken. The first picture is taken at 0 EV. The next 4 pictures 1 Set the drive mode lever to [ are taken at `1 EV, _1 EV, `2 EV and then _2 EV.) –...

  • Page 71: Adjusting The White Balance

    Advanced ∫ Changing the time setting for the Adjusting the White self-timer Balance 1 Press [MENU/SET]. This function allows you to reproduce a 2 Press 3/4 to select white colour close to real life in pictures [SELF-TIMER] and then press 1. recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting 3 Press 3/4 to select [10 SEC.] or etc.
  • Page 72 Advanced ∫ Auto white balance [AUTO] for auto setting (auto The available white balance range is shown white balance) in the following illustration. When you take for recording outdoors on a picture beyond the available white (Daylight) a bright day balance range, the picture may appear reddish or bluish.

  • Page 73: [White Set]

    Advanced 1 Select [ ] with step 2 on P71 [WHITE SET] and then press 3. Resetting the white balance Use this to set the white balance manually. AUTO AUTO STANDARD STANDARD 1 Select [ ] with step 2 on ] or [ P71 and then press 3.

  • Page 74: Setting The Light Sensitivity

    Advanced Setting the Light 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to finely adjust Sensitivity the white balance and then press [MENU/SET]. ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The WB ADJUST. higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera AUTO AUTO becomes more suitable for recording in...

  • Page 75: Deciding The Method To Measure Brightness (Metering Mode)

    Advanced Deciding the Method ISO sensitivity 1600 to Measure Brightness Use in bright places Suitable suitable (Metering mode) (e.g. outdoors) Use in dark Suitable You can switch to the following metering places suitable modes if you rotate the metering mode Shutter speed Slow Fast...

  • Page 76: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Menu Settings ∫ Setting frequently used functions to Setting Frequently the buttons [FUNC.1] and [FUNC.2] Used Functions 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. You can set two frequently used functions to the buttons [FUNC.1] and [FUNC.2]. This 2 Press 4 to select the [CUSTOM] is convenient as you do not need to select ] and then press 1.

  • Page 77: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode – SMO [SMOOTH] – MY 1 [MY FILM1] Menu – MY 2 [MY FILM2] ¢ • [PICT.SIZE] (P80) Increase the variety of pictures you can – (L/Super Fine) take by setting colour effect, picture –...

  • Page 78: [Film Mode]

    Menu Settings 3 Press 1, press 3/4 to select the [FILM MODE] Setting the colour tone of the setting and then press [MENU/ SET]. picture to be recorded MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P77) Every type of film for film cameras has its EX.
  • Page 79 Menu Settings ∫ Setting and effect ∫ Adjusting each film mode to the • [STANDARD] (COLOUR) desired setting This is the standard setting. 1 Press 1 several times on the • [DYNAMIC] (COLOUR) screen shown in step 2 on The saturation and contrast of the stored page 78.

  • Page 80: [Pict.size]/[Quality] Setting A Picture Size And Quality That Match Your Use Of The Pictures

    Menu Settings [CONTRAST] [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness quality that match your use of in the picture. the pictures Decreases the difference MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode between the brightness and the menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 81: [Raw Rec.]

    Menu Settings ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ • If you set [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P82) to [ON] 3136k2352 pixels when taking pictures with Live View, [EZ] (7.4 million pixels) is displayed on the screen when the 2560k1920 pixels picture size is set to a size other than the (5 million pixels) maximum picture size for each aspect...

  • Page 82: [Aspect Ratio]

    Menu Settings [ASPECT RATIO] [EX. OPT. ZOOM] Setting the aspect ratio of Enlarging a picture with no pictures (When taking pictures picture quality deterioration with Live View only) (When taking pictures with Live View only) MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 83: [D.zoom]

    Menu Settings A: optical zoom [D.ZOOM] B: Extra optical zoom Further extending the zoom ∫ Picture size and extra optical zoom (When taking pictures with magnification Live View only) Focus Extra optical MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode Aspect Picture range of the...

  • Page 84: [Self-Timer]

    Menu Settings ∫ Using the digital zoom together with [AF ASSIST LAMP] the extra optical zoom Focusing in low light Example: When the digital zoom is set to conditions becomes easier [4a] and the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels)], you can use the extra optical zoom MENU Press [...

  • Page 85: [Ois Mode]

    Menu Settings [OIS MODE] [AUTO BRACKET] Optical Image Stabilizer Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P77) MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode This mode detects jitter and compensates menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 86: [Flash Sync.] Setting To The 2Nd Curtain Synchro

    Menu Settings Using the [CUSTOM] [FLASH SYNC.] Menu Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro You can change the settings for each MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode function using the [CUSTOM] menu. You menu and select the item to set. (P77) can then save these settings for future use.
  • Page 87 Menu Settings ∫ About the menu screen items 3 Press 3/4 to select the menu • There are 4 menu screens in the item. [CUSTOM] menu (1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4). CUSTOM CUSTOM SET NORMAL CUSTOM CUST. SET MEM. CUSTOM SET CUSTOM CUST.
  • Page 88 Menu Settings [CUST. SET MEM.] [CENTER]: Press [ ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu The camera focuses on the MENU subject in the AF frame on the and select the item to set. (P86) centre of the screen. The current settings for the camera are [SELECT]: saved as [CUSTOM SET 1], If you press 2/1, you can select...
  • Page 89 Menu Settings [FOCUS PRIORITY] [LONG SHUTTER NR] Press [ ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu Press [ ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu MENU MENU and select the item to set. (P86) and select the item to set. (P86) [ON]: You cannot take a picture until the This removes picture noise when the subject is brought into focus.

  • Page 90: Saving Settings In [Cust. Set Mem.]

    Menu Settings [PIXEL REFRESH] 2 Press 3/4 to select Press [ MENU ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu [CUSTOM SET 1], and select the item to set. (P86) [CUSTOM SET 2] or This checks if the picture on the image [CUSTOM SET 3] and then press sensors and the picture after picture [MENU/SET].

  • Page 91: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Menu Settings ∫ About the menu screen items Using the [PLAY] mode • There are 2 menu screens in the [PLAY] menu mode menu (1/2 and 2/2). You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for PLAY them etc.

  • Page 92: [Favorite]

    Menu Settings • If none of the pictures have [ displayed, you cannot select [ ] even • Power save mode is not activated during a if [FAVORITE] is set to [ON]. slide show. (However, the setting for power save mode is fixed to [10 MIN.] 2 Press 3 to select [START] and while pausing a slide show or playing back then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 93: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate] To Display The Picture Rotated

    Menu Settings 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] and then press 3. To display the picture rotated MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P91) F2.8 F2.8 2000 2000 This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were...
  • Page 94 Menu Settings ∫ Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) • When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture vertically are played back vertically and then press 4. (rotated). • If you take pictures when aiming the ROTATE 0001 camera up or down, it may not be possible...

  • Page 95: [Dpof Print]

    Menu Settings 2 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close [DPOF PRINT] Setting the picture to print and the menu. the number of prints ∫ Multi setting MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture to menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 96: [Protect]

    Menu Settings ∫ To print the date [PROTECT] After setting the number of prints, set/ Preventing accidental erasure cancel printing with the recording date by of pictures pressing [DISPLAY]. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode DPOF SET THIS 0001 menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 97: [Resize]

    Menu Settings 2 Press 2/1 to select the size and • The protect setting may not be effective then press 4. on other equipment. • If you want to delete protected pictures, RISIZE cancel their protection. 0001 1/19 • Even if you protect pictures on a card, they will be deleted if the card is formatted.

  • Page 98: [Trimming]

    Menu Settings 4 Press shutter button. • When you want to reduce the size of a • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL picture to attach it to an e-mail or upload it PICTURE?] appears. to a website, use the software 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-”...

  • Page 99: [Aspect Conv.] Changing The Aspect Ratio Of A 16:9 Picture

    Menu Settings 3 Press 2/1 to determine the [ASPECT CONV.] Changing the aspect ratio of a horizontal position and then 16:9 picture press the shutter button to set. MENU Press [ ] 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 [...

  • Page 100: [Format]

    Menu Settings [FORMAT] Initializing the card MENU Press [ ] 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].

  • Page 101: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC 1 Turn on the camera and the PC. 2 Connect the camera to a PC via You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC the USB connection cable by connecting the camera and the PC.
  • Page 102 Connecting to other equipment [Macintosh] • To reset the file number or the folder The drive is displayed on the screen. number, select [NO.RESET] in the • The drive is displayed as [NO_NAME] or [SETUP] menu. (P31) [Untitled]. ∫ Conditions under which a different ∫...

  • Page 103: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. By connecting the camera directly to a • Do not disconnect the USB connection printer supporting PictBridge via the USB cable while [ACCESS] is displayed.

  • Page 104: Single Picture

    Connecting to other equipment ∫ Single picture 1 Turn on the camera and the 1 Press 3 to select printer. [SINGLE PICTURE] and then 2 Connect the camera to a printer press [MENU/SET]. via the USB connection cable (supplied). PictBridge •...
  • Page 105 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Setting date printing, the number of ¢ These items cannot be displayed when prints, the paper size and the page the printer does not support the paper layout sizes. Select and set each item in step [PAGE LAYOUT] •...
  • Page 106 Connecting to other equipment 3 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when the cable disconnection ∫ Setting the date printing with the warning icon [ ] is displayed. (Depending on the printer, the icon may DPOF print in advance not be displayed.) We recommend setting DPOF date printing...

  • Page 107: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures • Do not use any other video cables except on a TV Screen the supplied one. • Press [ ] to display pictures on the TV. ∫ Playing back pictures using the Video You can display pictures on the TV only cable (supplied) when they are being displayed on the LCD...

  • Page 108: Using The External Flash

    Others Others Using the External 3 Rotate the command dial E to Flash switch the flash settings. If you use an external flash, the available STANDARD STANDARD flash range increases compared to the AUTO AUTO camera’s built in flash. CUSTOM CUSTOM SINGLE SINGLE...

  • Page 109: Using The Mc Protector/Pl Filter

    (DMW-LPL72; optional) reduces diffused camera may not operate normally. Be sure light reflection so you can take pictures with to use Panasonic’s external flash increased contrast. (DMW-FL500). • If you use commercially available external 1 Detach the lens cap.

  • Page 110: Using The Remote Shutter

    Others 2 Take a picture. • You cannot attach the MC protector and 1: Press the button lightly to press the PL filter at the same time. halfway. • If the MC protector/PL filter are tightened 2: Press the button fully to take the too much, you may not be able to remove picture.

  • Page 111: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    Others Displaying the Time at • If you are setting the world time for the first time, the message [PLEASE SET the Travel Destination THE HOME AREA] appears. If this (World Time) message appears, press [MENU/SET] and then set home area from the screen shown in step 2 in “Setting the If you set your home area and the travel home area [HOME]”.
  • Page 112 Others ∫ Finishing setting the home area • The current time at the selected travel • If you are setting the home area for the destination area is displayed on the top first time, the screen returns to the screen right of the screen and the time shown in step 1 of “Setting the home difference from the home area is...

  • Page 113: Location Candidates For World Time Settings

    Others Location candidates for World Time settings Offset from Listed location name Midway Islands Samoa Hawaii Honolulu Tahiti Alaska Anchorage Vancouver Seattle Los Angeles Denver Phoenix Chicago Houston Mexico City Toronto New York Miami Lima Caracas Manaus La Paz -3:30 Newfoundland Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo...

  • Page 114: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied ∫ Optimal use of the camera with them. Take care not to drop or knock the unit Do not extend the cords or the cables.
  • Page 115 Others About dirt on the image sensor • Do not let the blower brush touch the This camera features an interchangeable image sensor as the image sensor may lens system so dirt may get inside the get scratched. camera body when changing lenses. •...
  • Page 116 Others ∫ About the recorded data Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if necklaces, hairpins etc.). the camera breaks down due to • This can cause short circuiting or heat inappropriate handling.

  • Page 117: Message Display

    Others Message Display [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] Check that the lens is attached correctly Confirmation messages or error messages and then turn the camera off and on. will be displayed on the screen in some [MEMORY CARD ERROR cases.

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting

    Others ∫ Recording Troubleshooting 1: The picture cannot be recorded. The shutter does not activate. If you return the menu settings to the initial • Is the card inserted? settings at the time of purchase, the • Is there any memory remaining on the condition may improve.
  • Page 119 Others 6: The recorded picture is blurred. The 9: A shutter sound is heard twice when optical image stabilizer is not taking pictures with Live View. effective. • If you press the shutter button fully, the • The shutter speed will become slower shutter sound is heard twice and 1 and the optical image stabilizer function picture is taken.
  • Page 120 Others 4: Noise appears on the LCD monitor. 3: The folder number and the file number • In dark places, noise may appear to are displayed as [`] and the screen maintain the brightness of the LCD turns black. monitor. •...
  • Page 121 Others ∫ TV, PC and printer 6: The ends of the pictures are cut at 1: The picture does not appear on the printing. television. • When using a printer with a trimming or • Is the camera connected to the TV borderless printing function, cancel this correctly? function before printing.
  • Page 122 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.

  • Page 123: Number Of Recordable Pictures

    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 : 3136k2352 pixels : 2560k1920 pixels...
  • Page 124 Others Aspect ratio : 2560k1712 pixels : 2048k1360 pixels Picture size (4.5M EZ) (2.5M EZ) Quality 2 (0) 5 (0) 11 (0) 3 (0) 9 (0) 18 (0) 16 MB 5 (1) 12 (1) 25 (2) 9 (1) 20 (1) 39 (2) 32 MB 13 (3)

  • Page 125: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-L1): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 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...
  • Page 126 Information for your safety Output: DIGITAL CAMERA 8.4 V 1.2 A CHARGE 8.4 V 1.2 A Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGR-S603E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V, 1500 mAh VQT0W88...
  • Page 127 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) 0.29 m to ¶...
  • Page 128 VQT0W88 F0706Sy0 ( 300 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net...

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