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Panasonic DMC-L1K Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMC-L1K Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/Lens Kit
DMC-L1K
Model No.
VQT0W82

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0W82 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • 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 Panasonic This equipment has been tested and Model No.: DMC-L1 found to comply with the limits for a Responsible party: Panasonic Class B digital device, pursuant to Part Corporation of 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are North America...
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ About the LCD monitor -If you see this symbol- • Do not press the LCD monitor with Information on Disposal in other excessive force as it may cause the Countries outside the European camera to malfunction. Union •...
  • Page 5 Before Use ∫ About the Lens ∫ When not using the camera for a long • Do not press the lens with excessive period of time force. • Store the battery in a cool and dry place • Do not leave the camera with the lens with a relatively stable temperature.

  • Page 6: Before Use

    Before Use About These Operating Instructions ∫ About indications in these operating instructions Convenient or helpful information for using the camera is described. ∫ About illustrations of the cursor button In these operating instructions, operations using the cursor button are described with illustrations.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents • Taking good pictures ......34 • Continuously focusing on a subject (AFC) (When taking pictures Before Use with the Viewfinder) ......35 Aperture-priority AE ........36 Information for Your Safety ....... 2 Shutter-priority AE ........36 About These Operating Instructions ..6 Manual Exposure ........38 Compensating the Exposure ....
  • Page 8 • [WHITE SET] • [SELF-TIMER] Resetting the white balance ..... 70 Setting the time for the self-timer ..81 • [COLOR TEMPERATURE • [AF ASSIST LAMP] SETTING] Focusing in low light Setting the color temperature ... 70 conditions becomes easier....82 •...
  • Page 9 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC......... 98 Printing the Pictures......100 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ......... 104 Others Using the External Flash....... 105 Using the MC Protector/PL Filter ..106 Using the Remote Shutter ....107 Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) ....

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. CGR-S603A DE-972A K2CA2EA00002 K2GJ2DZ00028 K2KJ2CB00001 K1HA05CD0004 VFC4189 VGQ8990 VKF4091 VYC0949 VYF3089 VFC4185 VFC4206 VQT0W82 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 11: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Names of the 1 Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in Components these operating instructions.) 2 Interchangeable Lens ∫ Camera body “LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14– 50 mm/ F2.8– 3.5” (This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.) 3 Battery Pack (This is referred to as battery in these...
  • Page 12 Preparation 13 Focus mode lever (P32, 35, 42, 54, 55) 14 [AFL/AEL] button (P63) 15 Status indicator (P25) 16 Camera ON/OFF switch (P25) 17 Command dial (P33, 37, 38, 40, 47 to 49, 56, 58, 61, 68, 71, 73) 18 2/4/1/3 Cursor buttons (P27) 19 [MENU/SET] button (P27) 38 Tripod receptacle 20 Delete button (P45)

  • Page 13: Screen Display

    Preparation ∫ Lens Screen Display “LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14–50 mm/ F2.8– 3.5” ∫ Viewfinder Display AUTO SLOW 54 53 47 Focus distance indicator (P42, 55) 48 Aperture ring (P32, 36, 38) 49 Lens fitting mark (P16) 50 Contact point 51 Aperture ring button (P32, 36, 38) 52 [O.I.S.] switch (P17) AUTO SLOW...
  • Page 14 Preparation ∫ Information Display on the LCD 21 Current date and time Monitor This is displayed for about 5 seconds (When taking pictures with the when the camera is turned on, after Viewfinder) setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode. 22 Manual exposure assistance (P39) F 2.8 2000...
  • Page 15 Preparation ∫ Playback Display on the LCD Monitor 16 Picture size (P78) 17 Battery indication (P19) 18 High angle mode (P53) 19 AF frame (P54) F2.8 F2.8 2000 2000 10:00 10:00 DEC DEC. 1.2006 1.2006 20 Focus position (P54) 1/19 1/19 100 _ 0001 0001...

  • Page 16: 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 17 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 18: Charging The Battery

    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 cable. • Charging is completed when the [CHARGE] indicator B turns off (after about 130 minutes).

  • Page 19: About The Battery

    • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ (discharged excessively). In a while, the Humidity: 50% when 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 20: 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-S603A). removed. (If you insert a battery that is not...

  • Page 21: 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 about battery discharge when it is • Do not use any other DC cables except the supplied one. If you use other DC connected to a PC or printer if you use the cables, it may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 22: About The Card

    • shake or impact the camera. camera is on. • disconnect the DC cable if you use the AC • We recommend using a Panasonic SD adaptor. Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card. The card and the data may be damaged or •...

  • Page 23: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Please confirm the latest information on the following website. In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs lens hood cuts off excess lighting and (This Site is English only.) improves the picture quality.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Strap

    Preparation ∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts 1 Turn the lens hood in the department at 1 800 833-9626 and direction of the arrow to detach it.

  • Page 25: 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 (P50) or the Self-timer (P67)

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 P28 to 30 SET]. for each menu item.) • The following example shows how to set [BEEP].
  • Page 28 Preparation • If you use burst mode (P64), auto bracket [CLOCK SET] (P66) or record a RAW file simultaneously Press [ MENU ] to display the [SETUP] menu (P79), the auto review function is activated and select the item to set. (P27) regardless of the setting for auto review.
  • Page 29 Preparation [BEEP] • The folder number and the clock setting Press [ MENU ] to display the [SETUP] menu are not changed. and select the item to set. (P27) [USB MODE] Set the volume of the focus confirmation MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu beep, the self-timer beep, and the alarm and select the item to set.
  • Page 30 Preparation • There may be white saturated areas if the • When you select [ ] and use the distance between the camera and the Video cable (supplied) for output (P104), subject is too close when taking pictures pictures are displayed vertically on the with the flash.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Matching The Focus And The Exposure Automatically (Af: Auto Focus/Program 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/Program AE mode [ STANDARD STANDARD AUTO AUTO The camera automatically sets the aperture value and the shutter speed according to CUSTOM CUSTOM SINGLE...
  • Page 33 Basic • The camera focuses on any of 3 focus • To avoid picture noise, we recommend area points- left, right or center - in the reducing the ISO sensitivity before taking AF frame and a lamp (AF-LED display) pictures. (P71) (ISO sensitivity is set to lights where the subject is focused.

  • Page 34: Taking Good Pictures

    Basic ∫ Example of program shift when using Taking good pictures the supplied lens ∫ Focusing • The focus range with auto focus is 29 cm (0.95 feet) 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 35: 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 (P31). Using the self-timer (P67) or the remote This mode allows you to compose a picture shutter (DMW-RSL1;...

  • Page 36: 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 37 Basic 2 Rotate the shutter speed dial to • When the flash is activated, the shutter set the shutter speed. speed becomes slower than 1/160th of a second regardless of the shutter speed setting. (P60) • If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the screen counts down.

  • Page 38: Manual Exposure

    Basic Manual Exposure [ the command dial D to set the shutter speed. Determine the exposure by manually F 22 22 1000 1000 setting the aperture value and the shutter STANDARD STANDARD speed. AUTO AUTO 1 Set the aperture value and the CUSTOM CUSTOM SINGLE...
  • Page 39 Basic ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance • If you press the shutter button fully when The exposure is the shutter speed is slow, the shutter adequate. speed on the screen counts down. Set to faster shutter • We recommend using a tripod when the speed or larger aperture shutter speed is slow.

  • Page 40: Compensating The Exposure

    Basic ∫ If you are using [FUNC.2] to Compensating the compensate the exposure Exposure ([FUNC.2] is set for compensating the exposure at the time of purchase.) Use this function when you cannot achieve 1 Press [FUNC.2] A. appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background.
  • Page 41 Basic • The exposure compensation value is 3 Press 3/4 to select displayed on the LCD monitor when [DIREC. EX. COMP.] and then taking pictures with Live View. Refer to press 1. P50 for information about Live View. 3 Press the shutter button halfway CUSTOM CUSTOM SET NORMAL...

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Basic ∫ Technique for Manual focus Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus. 1 Set the focus mode lever to [MF].

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of Rotate the zoom ring towards the camera, the picture may not be Tele. properly focused even if the focus 50 mm indication lights.

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46 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 47: 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 (P44), picture.

  • Page 48: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic ∫ Examples of 25 screens Displaying Multiple Screens DEC.1.2006 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 49: 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 50: Advanced

    Advanced Advanced Switching to Live View • MF assist (P55) 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. (P57) This is called Live View.

  • Page 51: 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 52 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 53: 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 54: 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 center-in the AF frame and the focus position indication lights where the subject is focused. You can change the 1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS].

  • Page 55: 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 56 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 57: 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 58: 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 P62 for information about the Press the [ OPEN] button A. bounce flash.
  • Page 59 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 60 Advanced ∫ The available flash range to take • If the distance between the camera and pictures (when the supplied lens is the subject is less than 2.5 m (8.2 feet) attached) when taking a picture with the flash, the The available flash settings for the built-in photo flash will be obscured by the lens flash differ depending on the ISO sensitivity...

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Flash Output

    Advanced • When you take a picture beyond the Adjusting the flash output available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture Adjust the flash output when the subject is may become bright or dark. small or reflection ratio is extremely high or •...

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 This is useful when you want to take a button fully. picture of a subject outside the AF frame or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.

  • Page 64: 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 65 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 (P86) and the focus (pictures/ mode setting. second) • The burst speed is constant regardless of Focus Focus Focus...

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 color 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 69 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 70: [White Set]

    Advanced temperature becomes low the picture [WHITE SET] becomes reddish. (P69) Resetting the white balance 1 Select [ ] with step 2 on P68 Use this to set the white balance manually. and then press 3. 1 Select [ ] with step 2 on ] or [ P68 and then press 3.

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74 Menu Settings ∫ Functions that can be set to the ¢ 1 Set to [FUNC.2] at the time of buttons [FUNC.1] and [FUNC.2] purchase. ¢ • [EXPOSURE] (P40) ¢ 2 Set to [FUNC.1] at the time of – [EXPOSURE] purchase. •...

  • Page 75: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode 3 Press 1, press 3/4 to select the Menu setting and then press [MENU/ SET]. Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment etc. • The following example shows how to set EX.

  • Page 76: [Film Mode]

    Menu Settings ∫ Setting and effect [FILM MODE] • [STANDARD] (COLOR) Setting the color tone of the This is the standard setting. picture to be recorded • [DYNAMIC] (COLOR) MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode The saturation and contrast of the stored menu and select the item to set.
  • Page 77 Menu Settings ∫ Adjusting each film mode to the [CONTRAST] desired setting Increases the difference between 1 Press 1 several times on the the brightness and the darkness in the picture. screen shown in step 2 on Decreases the difference page 76.

  • Page 78: [Pict.size]/[Quality] Setting A Picture Size And Quality That Match Your Use Of The Pictures

    Menu Settings ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] 3136k2352 pixels Setting a picture size and (7.4 million pixels) quality that match your use of 2560k1920 pixels the pictures (5 million pixels) MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode 2048k1536 pixels menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 79: [Raw Rec.]

    Menu Settings [ASPECT RATIO] • If you set [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P80) to [ON] Setting the aspect ratio of when taking pictures with Live View, [EZ] pictures (When taking pictures is displayed on the screen when the with Live View only) picture size is set to a size other than the maximum picture size for each aspect MENU...

  • Page 80: [Ex. Opt. Zoom]

    Menu Settings 3: Extended optical zoom [ON] [EX. OPT. ZOOM] Example: [ ] (3 million pixels) Enlarging a picture with no A: optical zoom picture quality deterioration B: Extended optical zoom (When taking pictures with ∫ Picture size and extended optical Live View only) zoom magnification MENU...

  • Page 81: [D.zoom]

    Menu Settings ∫ Using the digital zoom together with [D.ZOOM] the extended optical zoom Further extending the zoom Example: When the digital zoom is set to (When taking pictures with [4a] and the picture size to [ ] (3 million Live View only) pixels)] you can use the extended optical zoom at the same time.

  • Page 82: [Af Assist Lamp] Focusing In Low Light Conditions Becomes Easier

    Menu Settings [AF ASSIST LAMP] [OIS MODE] Focusing in low light Optical Image Stabilizer conditions becomes easier MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode This mode detects jitter and compensates menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 83: [Auto Bracket] Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Menu Settings [AUTO BRACKET] [FLASH SYNC.] Taking Pictures using Auto Setting to the 2nd Curtain Bracket Synchro MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 84: Using The [Custom] Menu

    Menu Settings Using the [CUSTOM] 3 Press 3/4 to select the menu Menu item. CUSTOM You can change the settings for each CUSTOM SET NORMAL function using the [CUSTOM] menu. You CUST. SET MEM. FUNC.1 SET can then save these settings for future use. FUNC.2 SET (P87) DIREC.
  • Page 85 Menu Settings ∫ About the menu screen items [CUST. SET MEM.] • There are 4 menu screens in the Press [ ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu MENU [CUSTOM] menu (1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4). and select the item to set. (P84) The current settings for the camera are saved as [CUSTOM SET 1], CUSTOM...
  • Page 86 Menu Settings [CENTER]: [FOCUS PRIORITY] The camera focuses on the Press [ ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu MENU subject in the AF frame on the and select the item to set. (P84) center of the screen. [ON]: You cannot take a picture until the [SELECT]: subject is brought into focus.

  • Page 87: Saving Settings In [Cust. Set Mem.]

    Menu Settings [LONG SHUTTER NR] [PIXEL REFRESH] Press [ ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu Press [ MENU ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu MENU and select the item to set. (P84) and select the item to set. (P84) This removes picture noise when the This checks if the picture on the image shutter speed becomes slower to take sensors and the picture after picture...

  • Page 88: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Menu Settings Using the [PLAY] mode 2 Press 3/4 to select menu [CUSTOM SET 1], [CUSTOM SET 2] or [CUSTOM SET 3] and then press You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for [MENU/SET]. them etc.

  • Page 89: [Slide Show] Playing Back Pictures In Order For A Fixed Duration

    Menu Settings ∫ About the menu screen items • If none of the pictures have [ • There are 2 menu screens in the [PLAY] displayed, you cannot select [ ] even mode menu (1/2 and 2/2). if [FAVORITE] is set to [ON]. 2 Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 90: [Favorite]

    Menu Settings 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture • Power save mode is not activated during a and then press 3. slide show. (However, the setting for power save mode is fixed to [10 MIN.] while pausing a slide show or playing back F2.8 F2.8 2000 2000...

  • Page 91: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate] To Display The Picture Rotated

    Menu Settings ∫ Rotate [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] (The picture is rotated manually.) To display the picture rotated 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode and then press 4. menu and select the item to set. (P88) This mode allows you to automatically ROTATE 0001...

  • Page 92: [Dpof Print]

    DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm VQT0W82 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 93 Menu Settings ∫ Multi setting ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/ 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture to cancel printing with the recording date by print and then press 3/4 to set pressing [DISPLAY]. the number of prints.

  • Page 94: [Protect]

    Menu Settings [PROTECT] • The protect setting may not be effective Preventing accidental erasure on other equipment. of pictures • If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel their protection. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode • Even if you protect pictures on a card, menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 95: [Trimming]

    Menu Settings 2 Press 2/1 to select the size and • When you want to reduce the size of a then press 4. picture to attach it to an e-mail or upload it to a website, use the software RISIZE 0001 “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-”...

  • Page 96: [Aspect Conv.] Changing The Aspect Ratio Of A 16:9 Picture

    Menu Settings 4 Press shutter button. [ASPECT CONV.] Changing the aspect ratio of a • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears. 16:9 picture 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 97: [Format]

    DCF is an abbreviation of “Design rule for Camera For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com File system”, stipulated by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology For Canadian assistance, please call: Industries Association”.

  • Page 98: 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 99 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. (P29) [Untitled]. ∫ Conditions under which a different ∫...

  • Page 100: 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 101 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 102 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 103 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 104: 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. • The top and bottom or left and right of the ∫ Playing back pictures using the Video picture may be cut off slightly when it is cable (supplied) displayed due to the characteristics of the...

  • Page 105: Others

    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 106: 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 107: 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 108: 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 109 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 110: 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 111: 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 112 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 113 Others ∫ About the recorded data Dispose of unusable battery. • Batteries have a limited life. • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if • Do not throw batteries into fire because it the camera breaks down due to may cause an explosion.

  • Page 114: 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 115: 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 116 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 117 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 118 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 119 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 120: 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 121 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 122: 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 color filter...
  • Page 123 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-S603A): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V, 1500 mAh VQT0W82 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 124 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 (0.95 feet) to ¶...

  • Page 125: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description CGR-S603A Lithium Ion Battery DMW-FL500 Flash DMW-LMCH72 MC Protector PL Filter DMW-LPL72 (Circular Type) DMW-RSL1 Remote Shutter DMW-BAL1 Leather Bag DMW-SSTL1 Shoulder Strap RP-SDR04GU1K 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDK02GU1A 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDR02GU1A 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDK01GU1A...

  • Page 126: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 127: Request For Service Notice

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attn: Digital Camera Repair VQT0W82 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 128: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
  • Page 129 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.

  • Page 130: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 131: Index

    Others Others Index Display Set ..........87 DPOF Print ..........92 Dust Reduction Function .......25 AC Adaptor ......18, 19, 98, 100 Exposure .......... 35, 63 Adjusting the flash output ...... 61 Extended Optical Zoom ......80 AF Assist Lamp ........82 External Flash ........105 AF Frame ..........
  • Page 132 Others LCD monitor ........... 14 Lens ............16 Lens Cap ..........17 RAW file simultaneously ......79 Lens Hood ..........23 Remote Shutter ........107 Lens rear cap ......... 16 RESET ........... 29 Live View ..........50 Resize ............ 94 LONG SHUTTER NR ......

  • Page 133: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Others Others Spanish Quick Use 1 Cierre la tapa de la batería. Guide/Guía rápida en 2 Desplace la palanca de desenganche en la dirección español de la flecha (lado CLOSE) y, luego, ciérrela firmemente. • Cárguela antes del uso. • Compruebe que la cámara esté apagada. •...
  • Page 134 Others 1 Cierre la tapa de la tarjeta. Ajuste la palanca del modo del 2 Desplace la tapa de la tarjeta enfoque a [AFS]. hasta el fin, luego ciérrela firmemente. • AFS es la abreviación de “Auto Focus Single”. El enfoque se fija cuando pulsa a mitad el botón del obturador.
  • Page 135 Others Pulse 2/1 para seleccionar la Dirija el encuadre AF C hacia el punto que quiere enfocar, luego imagen. pulse a mitad el botón del F5.6 F5.6 125 obturador. 1/19 1/19 100 _ 0001 0001 2: Reproducir la imagen anterior 1: Reproducir la imagen siguiente •...
  • Page 136 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 C 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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