[Transform]; [Self Portrait]; [Sports] - Leica V-LUX 20 Instructions Manual

Taking pictures according to the scene
(Continued)
[SCENE MODE]
Recording Mode:
Scene Uses, Tips
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a
healthier appearance in bright daylight
conditions.
[PORTRAIT]
Tips
• Stand as close as possible to subject.
• Zoom: At maximum focal length (max. T setting)
Smoothes skin colors in bright, outdoor
daylight conditions (portraits from chest
upwards).
[SOFT
Tips
SKIN]
• Stand as close as possible to subject.
• Zoom: At maximum focal length (max. T setting)
Changes the appearance of the subject by
stretching the length or width.
Use ▲▼ to select the Transform level, and
press [MENU/SET] to set.
• The settings can also
Take the picture.

[TRANSFORM]

Notes
• This function can be used for personal use
only, and is not to be used for unauthorized
commercial purposes or commercial gain,
which would represent a copyright issue.
• Do not use in ways that violate public order
and decency or defame or slander others.
• Do not use in ways that harm the subject.
Take pictures of yourself.
Tips
• Press shutter button halfway → self-timer
indicator illuminates → press shutter button
[SELF
fully → review
PORTRAIT]
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not
correctly aligned)
• Focus: 30 cm - 1.2 m (1-4 feet) (Max. W)
• Do not use zoom (harder to focus).
(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)
• 2-second self-timer recommended.
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Notes
• [AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).
• Clarity of effect may vary
depending on brightness.
• [AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).
• If a part of the background etc.
is a color close to skin color, this
part is also smoothed.
• When taking a picture, a process
is performed that improves the
skin appearance.
• The picture quality becomes
slightly lower.
• [PICTURE SIZE] will be fixed
be changed in the according to the [ASPECT
Quick menu. (→104) RATIO] setting, as detailed below.
: 3 M
: 2.5 M
: 2 M
• The following function is fixed:
[QUALITY]:
• [AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).
• Face Detection may not work
as effectively when using [SLIM
HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH].
• The following functions cannot
be used:
Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL
ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/
[MULTI ASPECT]/[BURST]
• To take pictures with audio (→98)
(self-timer indicator illuminated
during recording)
• Main fixed settings:
[ZOOM RESUME]: [OFF]
[SELFTIMER]: [OFF]/[2SEC.]
[STABILIZER]: [MODE 2]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
• [AF MODE] default setting is
(Face Detection).
How to select a scene (→57)
Using flash in Scene Modes (→44)
Scene
[SCENERY]
[PANORAMA
ASSIST]
(Standard)

[SPORTS]

Uses, Tips
Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
Tips
• Stand at least 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) away.
Use appropriate software to join multiple
pictures into a single panorama picture.
Use ▲▼ to select the recording direction, and
press [MENU/SET] to set.
Special panorama guidelines will be displayed.
Take the picture.
Select [NEXT], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
• Alternatively, press the
shutter button.
• 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.
• To take more pictures,
select [NEXT] and
repeat steps and
Section of picture that was taken last time
After you finish taking pictures, select [EXIT],
and press [MENU/SET] to set.
Tips
• Do not change your recording location.
• Use a tripod.
• When it is dark, use the self-timer to record
pictures.
Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement,
e.g. sports.
Tips
• Stand at least 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) away.
Notes
• Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
• The focus, zoom, Exposure
Compensation, White Balance,
shutter speed, and ISO
Sensitivity are all fixed at the
setting for the first picture.
• When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is
very little camera shake, or if
[STABILIZER] is set to [OFF],
shutter speed may slow down up
to 8 seconds.
• Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
• Shutter may remain closed for up
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
• Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 - 800
. • Panorama picture stitching
cannot be performed by this
camera. Use appropriate
software to turn recorded normal
pictures into a panorama picture
with your computer.
• The following functions cannot
be used:
[AUTO BRACKET]/[MULTI
ASPECT]/[AUDIO REC.]/
[BURST]
• When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is
very little camera shake, or if
[STABILIZER] is set to [OFF],
shutter speed may slow down up
to 1 second.
• Main fixed setting:
[INTELLIGENT ISO]:
ISOMAX1600
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