Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-LS5 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3T39... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Before use Cautions on handling this unit ... 4 Standard Accessories ... 6 Names of parts... 7 Cursor button ...7 Preparations About the batteries ... 8 Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time ...8 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the batteries ... - Page 3 Recording Taking pictures with your own settings [Normal Picture] Mode ... 29 Recording Mode list ...29 Aligning the focus ... 30 Changing recording information display ... 31 Taking pictures with flash ... 32 Taking pictures with the self-timer ... 34 Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation ...
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Page 4: Cautions On Handling This Unit
Cautions on handling this unit ■ Camera handling ■ Condensation (lens fogging) Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. - Page 5 ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.
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Page 6: Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. ● The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. ●... -
Page 7: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Flash (→32) LCD monitor (→62) [MODE] button (→29, 48) Cursor button Playback button (→20) ] (Delete/Return) button (→23) [MENU/SET] (menu display/set) (→24) Left cursor button ( ) • Self-timer (→34) Down cursor button ( ) • Changing information display (→31) ●... -
Page 8: About The Batteries
• [Normal Picture] Mode. • Temperature: 23 °C/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied batteries • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].) - Page 9 Please purchase new batteries. ● Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can cause faults). Supplied batteries or optional Panasonic alkaline batteries Approx. 50 pictures Approx. 25 min. Approx. 240 min. - 9 -...
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Page 10: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Batteries
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the batteries Slide the card/battery door out ( ) before opening the door ( ) as illustrated Insert the batteries and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Batteries: Insert the batteries all the way with correct orientation of poles. - Page 11 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the batteries ■ To remove Before removing the card or batteries, turn off the camera and wait until the indication on the LCD monitor turns off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally, the card itself may become damaged or recorded pictures may be lost.) •...
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Page 12: Remaining Battery And Memory Capacity
[QVGA] in [Rec Quality] can only be available to record motion pictures in the built-in memory. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards ∗... -
Page 13: Recording Capacity Guidelines (Pictures/Recording Time)
● Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time varies in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card). -
Page 14: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press the Power button The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]... - Page 15 Select [Clock Set] from [Setup] or [Rec] menu, perform • If approximately 5 hours have elapsed after installing the batteries in the camera, the clock settings will be retained for about 24 hours even if the batteries are removed. ● Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing pictures at a digital photo centre.
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Page 16: Taking Pictures With Automatic Settings
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face,” “brightness,” and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. Shutter button Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated... -
Page 17: Automatic Scene Detection
Taking pictures with automatic settings ■ Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies the scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. People are detected Scenery is detected A close-up shot is detected People and night scenery are detected (Only when Night scenery is detected When the scene does not correspond to any of the conditions above When... -
Page 18: Using Zoom
Using zoom Recording Mode: “Optical Zoom” offers 5 x magnification. You can zoom in even closer without the loss of picture quality by lowering the picture size and using “Extra Optical Zoom.” For zooming in even closer, “Digital Zoom” (→46) is available. Optical Zoom and Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) Automatically switches to “Optical Zoom”... -
Page 19: Taking Motion Pictures
Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode Recording Mode: Microphone Remaining recording time (approx.) Elapsed recording time ● Do not block the microphone. ● Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for a while after motion picture recording. This is not a fault. ●... -
Page 20: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]
Viewing your pictures Playback Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Speaker Zoom button ■ To enlarge (Playback Zoom) Press the T side of the zoom button •... -
Page 21: Watching Motion Pictures
Select the motion picture and start playback Motion picture recording time ∗ When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed in the top right of the screen. Example: After 3 minutes and 30 seconds: [3m30s] ■ Operations during Motion Picture Playback : Pause/Play [MENU/SET]: Stop : Fast rewind (2 steps) -
Page 22: Viewing As List (Multi Playback)
Viewing as list Playback Mode: You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback). ■ To restore Press the T side of the zoom button ■ To change from 12/30-screen display to single- screen display Select picture with and press [MENU/SET] ●... -
Page 23: Deleting Pictures
Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures (after step Select type of deletion •... -
Page 24: Setting The Menu
Setting the menu ■ About the menu screen Buttons used in menu operations : [MENU/SET] : Cursor button ] (Delete/Return) button Menu screen configuration : Menu description : Menu items : Operation guide ■ Menu type [Setup] menu Making the camera more convenient to use •... - Page 25 Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [Setup] menu, [Rec] menu and [Playback] menu. Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Normal Picture] Mode Press [MENU/SET] The menu options screen is displayed. Press to select [Rec], and then press [MENU/SET] Press to select [AF Mode], and then...
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Page 26: Using The [Setup] Menu
Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set], [Auto Review] and [Auto Power Off] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu. (→24) Item [Clock Set] (→14) [Beep] Adjust volume of beep sounds. -
Page 27: [Auto Review]
Item [Auto Review] Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them. [Reset] Reset to the default settings. [Version Disp.] Check the version of the camera firmware. ● For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu. (→24) Settings, Notes [ON] (Automatically displays for 2 seconds.)/[OFF] •... -
Page 28: [Format]
Item [Format] Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting the built-in memory or card. When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the content of the card/ built-in memory carefully before formatting. -
Page 29: Taking Pictures With Your Own Settings
Taking pictures with your own settings [Normal Picture] Mode Recording Mode: Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Shutter button ● If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Selftimer]. ●... -
Page 30: Aligning The Focus
Aligning the focus Useful when subject is not in the centre of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area with the subject Hold down halfway Return to desired composition Press fully ■ Focus range Distance between the lens and the subject 1 x (Max. -
Page 31: Changing Recording Information Display
Changing recording information display You can switch between the various types of information shown on the LCD monitor, such as recording information. ● In Recording Mode Recording information ● In Playback Mode Picture information ● For motion picture or Slide Show playback, the operational guidance information is either displayed or not displayed on the LCD monitor. -
Page 32: Taking Pictures With Flash
Taking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Type, operations [Auto] • Automatically judges whether or not to flash ∗ [Auto/Red-Eye] • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) [Forced Flash On] • Always flash [Forced On/Red-Eye] • Always flash (reduce red-eye) [Slow Sync./Red-Eye] •... - Page 33 ■ Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, ○ ∗ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ – – – – – – – ○ ○ ○ ∗ Set to • The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes: •...
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Page 34: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Taking pictures with the self-timer Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Self-timer indicator ● Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is pressed fully. -
Page 35: Taking Pictures With Exposure Compensation
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording Mode: Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is difference between brightness of object and background). Depending on the brightness, this may be impossible in some cases. Under-exposed Plus direction ● After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( ●... -
Page 36: Taking Pictures According To The Scene [Scene Mode]
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes. ● Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the colouring of your picture. -
Page 37: [Portrait]
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. Tips [Portrait] • The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be. Take pictures of yourself. -
Page 38: [Panorama Assist]
Use the supplied software to join multiple pictures into a single panorama picture. Take the picture. Select [Next], and press [MENU/SET] to set. • Alternatively, press the shutter button halfway. • You can take pictures again by selecting [Retake]. Change the composition and take the picture so that a part of the picture overlaps with the previous picture. -
Page 39: [Night Portrait]
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. Tips • Use flash. [Night Portrait] • Subject should not move. • Tripod, self-timer recommended. Takes clear pictures of night scenes. Tips • Tripod, self-timer recommended. [Night Notes Scenery] •... -
Page 40: [Baby]
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours. • To record age Select [Age], and press [MENU/SET]. Select [SET] with Set birthday with Select [Exit] with [Baby] Tips • Make sure [Age] is [ON] before taking a picture. Notes • You can perform print settings on your computer using the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”... -
Page 41: [Fireworks]
Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky. Tips • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away. • Tripod recommended. [Fireworks] Notes • Shutter speed is fixed to 1/4. (Setting of shutter speed changes if exposure compensation is operated) Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject. -
Page 42: Using The [Rec] Menu
Using the [Rec] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→24) Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. This setting determines how many pictures you can record. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: Recording pixel level type 14 M ∗... -
Page 43: [Rec Quality]
For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→24) Set the picture size of motion pictures. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: Picture Quality [HD] 1280 × 720 pixels [VGA] [QVGA] ∗ ∗ [QVGA] is fixed when recording to the built-in memory. ●... -
Page 44: [White Balance]
For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→24) Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, shade) / (uses value set in [AWB] operational range: 10000K Blue sky 9000K 8000K... -
Page 45: [Af Mode]
For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→24) Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: Taking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Subject not centred in picture (AF area displayed only when focused) (9-area-focusing) -
Page 46: [Digital Zoom]
For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→24) Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. (Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.) ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Digital Zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen. -
Page 47: [Red-Eye Removal]
For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→24) Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash Red-Eye Reduction ( ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] ● Available only when [AF Mode] is set to ●... -
Page 48: Different Playback Methods (Playback Mode)
Different playback methods Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. ■ [Normal Play] (→20) ■ [Slide Show] (→49) ■ [Category Selection] (→50) ● When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. ●... -
Page 49: [Slide Show]
For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure (→48) Automatically plays back still pictures in order. Select playback method [All] [Category Selection] Make sure [Start] is selected and press [MENU/SET] ■ Operations during Slide Show Pause/Play (While paused) Previous Stop ■... -
Page 50: [Category Selection]
For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure (→48) You can narrow down the pictures displayed to view only a selected category. Select a category and press [MENU/SET] [Category] Different playback methods [Category Selection] Recording information such as Scene Modes [Portrait]/ /[Self Portrait]/[Night Portrait]/ [Scenery]/... -
Page 51: Using The [Playback] Menu
Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [Playback] menu (→24) Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in webpages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] →... - Page 52 ■ [MULTI] Select [MULTI] in step Select size Select still picture • To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. Select [OK] Select [Yes] ● Picture quality is reduced after resizing. ● May not be compatible with still pictures taken on other devices. Using the [Playback] menu on the previous page (up to 50 pictures)
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Page 53: [Protect]
For details about the setting procedure in the [Playback] menu (→24) Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [Playback] menu → Select [Protect] Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture and make setting ●... -
Page 54: [Copy]
Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory ( ● The [Protect] setting will not be copied. Set it again after copying. ● Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. Using the [Playback] menu [Copy] , press to select a picture, and then ] to return to the menu screen. -
Page 55: Using With Your Pc
(Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognised, refer to the following support website: http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html Getting Ready: • Make sure to insert batteries with sufficient power. - Page 56 You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. ■ Folder and file names on computer ● Windows Drives are displayed in “My Computer” or “Computer” folder. ●...
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Page 57: Using "Photofunstudio" To Copy Pictures To Your Computer
Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures to your computer With the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD-ROM, a computer can be used to manage the recorded pictures. ● Main “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” functions • Copying recorded still pictures or motion pictures to a computer •... -
Page 58: Printing
Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Getting Ready: • Make sure to insert batteries with sufficient power. •... -
Page 59: Printing Multiple Pictures
Select [Multi Print] in step Select item • [Multi Select]: • [Select All]: Print (Previous page ● Select [Yes] if print confirmation screen is displayed. ● ● An orange displayed during printing indicates an error message. ● Print may be divided into several times if printing a large amount of pictures. (Remaining sheets display may differ from set number.) ●... -
Page 60: Print With Date
● Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. • When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size. ● Using computer: Print settings for recording date and text information can be made using the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO.”... -
Page 61: Making Print Settings On The Camera
Making print settings on the camera (Make settings before selecting [Print start]) Select item Item [Print with [ON]/[OFF] Date] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) (printer takes priority) [L/3.5”×5”] [2L/5”×7”] [Paper Size] [POSTCARD] (100×148 mm) [16:9] [A4] (printer takes priority) / [Page Layout]... -
Page 62: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays
List of LCD monitor displays Press to change display (→31). ■ In recording Recording Mode (→16, 19, 29, 36) Picture Size (→42) Recording quality (→43) Flash Mode (→32) Optical Image Stabilizer (→47) Jitter alert (→29) White Balance (→44) Battery capacity (→12) Burst Mode (→46) Focus (→16) AF area (→30) - Page 63 ■ In playback Playback Mode (→48) Protected picture (→53) Picture Size (→42) Battery capacity (→12) Picture number/Total pictures (→20) Elapsed playback time (→21) Recorded date and time Age in years/months (→40) ISO Sensitivity (→43) Aperture value/Shutter speed (→29) ∗ [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second.” •...
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Page 64: Message Displays
Message displays Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures (→20) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. - Page 65 [Memory Card Error] ● Card is not of SD standard. ● When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are supported. [Read Error]/[Write Error] ● Data read has failed. → Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→10). ●...
- Page 66 Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→66 - 71) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values from the time of purchase.) Battery, power The camera turns off immediately even with full battery power.
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Page 67: Q&A Troubleshooting
Recording (Continued) Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. ● ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low. (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.) → Lower [Sensitivity] (→43). → Take pictures in brighter locations. ●... - Page 68 LCD monitor Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. ● After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. Brightness is unstable. ● Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not affect recorded picture.) Monitor flickers indoors.
- Page 69 Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) recorded with this camera may not be played on digital cameras of other manufacturers. Additionally, motion pictures recorded with this camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital cameras sold before this date can be played on this camera.)
- Page 70 The card is not recognised by the computer. (You are using an SDXC Memory Card.) ● Make sure your computer supports SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ● When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card, but do not format it.
- Page 71 Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→28). Camera is hot. ● Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality. Lens makes a clicking noise. ● When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor brightness may also change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.
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Page 72: Usage Cautions And Notes
Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). •... - Page 73 Memory cards ● To prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity. • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ●...
- Page 74 ● Do not peel off or scratch the battery covering. • Do not use commercially available batteries that are entirely or partly uncovered. Do not use batteries with flat generation or explosion. ● Take spare batteries when going out. • Be aware that the recording time is reduced in low temperature conditions such as at a ski slope.
- Page 75 • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
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Page 76: Specifications
Specifications Power Source DC 3 V DC 2.4 V HR6/AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) Power When recording: Consumption When playing back: 0.8 W Camera effective 14,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels Primary colour filter Lens Optical 5 x zoom f=4.7 mm to 23.5 mm... - Page 77 Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 10 MB)/SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is [4:3] 4320×3240 pixels / 3648×2736 pixels / 2560×1920 pixels / 2048×1536 pixels / 640×480 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [3:2] 4320×2880 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [16:9] 4320×2432 pixels...
- Page 78 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.