Panasonic DMC-LX1EG-K User Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1EG-K

The DMC-LX1 features a 4x optical zoom with a 28 to 112mm

wide-angle capability (35mm equivalent). This and a 1/1.65"

diagonal CCD with 8.4 million effective pixels give you superb image

quality over a wide shooting range. The Extended Optical Zoom,

which minimizes the image degradation that normally occurs with

digital zooming, gives you up to 5x zooming power. Plus, the 4x

optical zoom and 4x digital zoom can be used together to produce a

maximum of 16x zooming power.The DMC-LX1 features a 2.5"

diagonal high-resolution LCD monitor - surprisingly large for such a

compact camera. This high-quality, 207, 000-pixel display makes it

easy to see your subject. For easier viewing when shooting outdoors

on a sunny day, press the Power LCD button to boost the

backlighting by about 40%.Jitter from shaky hands is one of the

main reasons why cameras produce blurry images. Not everyone

has hands of stone when taking pictures - that's why Lumix cameras

help solve the problem of unsteady hands with advanced MEGA

Optical Image Stabilizer technology. The DMC-LX1 has a built-in

gyrosensor that detects any hand movement and relays a signal to a

tiny microcomputer inside the camera, which instantly calculates the

compensation needed. A linear motor then shifts the Optical Image

Stabilizer lens as necessary to guide incoming light from the image

straight to the CCD. You won't even notice it working - all you'll see

are the outstanding results!In addition to displaying the settings in

large, easy-to-understand text, the large, 2.5" diagonal screen with

230, 000-pixel resolution lets you show up to 25 thumbnail images at

once. This makes it easier to search for, and organize, the photos

you take.A switch at the top of the lens barrel lets you choose an

aspect ratio of normal 4:3, wide 16:9, or the 3:2 used in film

cameras. A 16:9 image is obtained using the wide-angle lens and

large CCD, instead of the conventional method of cropping the top

and bottom of a 4:3 image.A switch on the side of the lens lets you

match the focusing operation to your shot. Choose from 1-point AF

(normal or high-speed), 3-point high-speed AF, 9-point AF, Spot AF,

AF macro to focus from as close as 0.16feet (5cm) from the subject,

or manual focus using the joystick. Focusing is also made easier by

the Manual Focus Assist function, which lets you enlarge the center