Party Mode; Fireworks Mode - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 Operating Instructions Manual

Party mode

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Select this mode when you want to take
pictures at wedding receptions, indoor
parties, etc.
Both the people and the background can
be recorded with brightness in real life by
using the flash and slowing down the
shutter speed.
n Technique for Party mode
• Open the flash. (P40)
• Due to the slow shutter speed, use a
tripod and the self-timer (P44) for best
results.
• We recommend taking pictures by rotating
the zoom lever to Wide (1×), and being at
a distance about 4.92 feet (1.5 m) from
the subject.
• The flash mode can be set to Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [q] or Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [u].
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically
adjusted to the optimal value.
Recording pictures (advanced)
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This mode allows you to take beautiful
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night
sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is
automatically adjusted for taking pictures of
fireworks.
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n Technique for Fireworks mode
• We recommend using a tripod.
• This mode is most effective on subjects
that are 32.8 feet (10 m) or more from the
camera.
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[v].
• The settings on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
• You cannot change the AF mode setting.
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically
adjusted to the optimal value.
• You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this
mode.

Fireworks mode

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