Panasonic dmc-lz10 Operating Guide

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Advanced-Shooting
The countdown screen appears. Do not 
move the camera. [PLEASE WAIT...] 
appears for the number of seconds 
you chose for shutter speed after the 
countdown. This is to process the signals.
To cancel the shot, press [MENU/SET] 
while the countdown screen is displayed.
Technique for Starry sky mode
The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 
seconds, so use a tripod and the self-
timer for best results.
The histogram is displayed in orange.
The Flash setting is fixed to Forced 
FLASH OFF [ ].
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
The following functions cannot be used.
Exposure compensation
White balance adjustment
Stabilizer
Burst
Auto bracket
Z
Fireworks mode
Take beautiful pictures of fireworks 
exploding in the night sky.
Technique for Fireworks mode
Shutter speed becomes slower so use a 
tripod.
This is most effective on subjects 10 m or 
more from the camera.
The shutter speed becomes:
When [OFF] is set on the optical image 
stabilizer function: 2 seconds
When optical image stabilizer [MODE1] or 
[MODE2] is on: 1/4th or 2 seconds (The 
shutter speed becomes 2 seconds when 
the camera determines that there is little 
jitter such as when using a tripod etc.) 
You can change shutter speed when 
exposure is compensated.








The histogram is displayed in orange.
The Flash setting is fixed to Forced 
FLASH OFF [ ].
The settings on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
You cannot change the white balance 
setting.
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Snow mode
Exposure and white balance are adjusted 
to make the white of the snow stand out.
You cannot change the white balance 
setting.
Aerial photo mode
Allows you to take pictures through an 
airplane window.
Technique for Aerial photo mode
Use this technique if it is difficult to focus 
when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the 
camera at something with high contrast, 
press the shutter button halfway to fix the 
focus, then aim the camera at the subject 
and press the shutter button fully to take 
the picture.
Turn the camera off when taking off or 
landing.
When using the camera, follow all 
instructions from the cabin crew.
Focus range is 5 m to 
Z.
Be careful about the reflection from the 
window.
The flash setting is fixed to Forced 
FLASH OFF [ ].
The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
You cannot change the white balance 
setting.



Refer to P
55 
for details on selecting a scene menu.