Panasonic DMC LX 3 Operating Guide

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Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do 

not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When 

countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same 

length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown 

screen is displayed.

∫ Technique for Starry sky mode
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The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend 

taking pictures with the self-timer.

The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].

ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].

This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫ Technique for Fireworks mode
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Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.

This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.

The shutter speed becomes the following.

Image stabiliser function [OFF]: 2 seconds

When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a 

second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has 

determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)

You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.

The AF area is not displayed.

ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].

This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It 
also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does 

not get into the lens or the terminals.

This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or 
a snow-covered mountain.

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