Panasonic DMC-LX100 Operating Guide

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Operating Instructions
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Digital Camera
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DMC-LX100
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Summary of Contents of operating guide for Panasonic DMC-LX100
- Page 1 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LX100 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,...
- Page 2: Finding the information you need Finding the information you need In this “Operating Instructions for advanced features”, you can find the information you need...
- Page 3: How to use this manual How to use this manual Recording mode icons Recording mode: In Recording Modes that show icons in black, you...
- Page 4: Contents Contents ■■Finding the information you need...... 2 ■■Contents by Function........................ 10 ■■How to use this manual....................... 3 Before Use...
- Page 5 Contents Basics ■■Holding the camera............................ 53 ■■Switching the display information ■■Recording pictures using the on the recording screen.................... 62...
- Page 6 Contents Picture Quality and colouring Settings ■■Adjusting the picture quality with ■■Using the picture correction effects [Photo Style]....................... 100...
- Page 7 Contents Functions for specific subjects and purposes ■■Taking pictures automatically ■■Recording with the at set intervals Face Recognition function...
- Page 8 Contents Playing Back and Editing Pictures ■■Viewing the group picture............... 201 [Time Lapse Video]...................................215 ■■Capturing still pictures from [Stop...
- Page 9 Contents Connecting with other devices ■■Enjoying 4K motion pictures.......... 274 ■■Storing recorded still pictures and Viewing 4K motion pictures......................274...
- Page 10: Contents by Function Contents by Function Recording Recording Drive Recording mode............................................59 Drive Mode..................................................141 [Preview]........................................................88 [Aspect Bracket]..........................................147 Picture effects (Filter)....................................89 [Self Timer]..................................................148 Macro...
- Page 11 Contents by Function Playback Playback Edit [Auto Review]................................................57 [RAW Processing]........................................208 Picture playback............................................67 [Resize]........................................................216 Playback Zoom..............................................68 [Cropping]....................................................217 Multi Playback...............................................68 Adding...
- Page 12: Before Use Before Use Before use ■■Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●●Avoid using the camera...
- Page 13 Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ●●The accessories and their...
- Page 14 Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Self-timer indicator (→148) /...
- Page 15 Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts (Top) 10 Stereo microphone (→53, 200) Be careful not to cover...
- Page 16 Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 28 23 Viewfinder (LVF)...
- Page 17 Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 27 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 36 39 40...
- Page 18 Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts [MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial [MENU/SET] button Use...
- Page 19: Preparations Preparations Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you...
- Page 20 Preparations Charging battery Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) About batteries that you can use with this...
- Page 21 Preparations Charging battery Notes on charging time Charging time Approx. 190 min ••The charging time indicated above is the...
- Page 22 Preparations Charging battery Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time Recording still pictures (When using monitor) Approx....
- Page 23 Preparations Charging battery Recording motion pictures (When using monitor) [Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4] [MP4] [Rec Quality] [FHD/17M/50i] [FHD/20M/25p] [4K/100M/25p]...
- Page 24 Preparations Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional) ••Make sure that the camera is turned off. 1 Slide the...
- Page 25 Preparations About the Card The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can be used. Type of Card Capacity...
- Page 26 Preparations About the Card ●●If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write,...
- Page 27 Preparations About the Card Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording...
- Page 28 Preparations About the Card When [Rec Format] is [MP4] [Rec Quality] 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB...
- Page 29 Preparations Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on...
- Page 30 Preparations Setting the clock 8 Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET] City or area name Current...
- Page 31 Preparations Setting the menu You can use the menu to set camera and recording functions, operate playback functions, and...
- Page 32 Preparations Setting the menu 2 Press to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET] Page ••Items can also be...
- Page 33 Preparations Setting the menu Switching menu type Example: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu 1 Press 2...
- Page 34 Preparations Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) You can easily call some of the menu items and set them....
- Page 35 Preparations Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item When [Q.MENU] (→34) in...
- Page 36 Preparations Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) [Custom] menu •• [Silent Mode] (→161) •• [Zebra Pattern] (→166) •• [Peaking]...
- Page 37 Preparations Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons. 1...
- Page 38 Preparations Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) Assigning a function to a function button Press the...
- Page 39 Preparations Changing settings using the control ring The “Control Ring” is an easy and convenient way to adjust several...
- Page 40 Preparations Changing settings using the control ring Changing the settings assigned to the control ring Changes the settings assigned...
- Page 41 Preparations Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set] and [Sleep Mode] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please...
- Page 42 Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Travel...
- Page 43 Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Beep]...
- Page 44 Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Monitor...
- Page 45 Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Monitor...
- Page 46 Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Sleep...
- Page 47 Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [USB...
- Page 48 Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [TV...
- Page 49 Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [TV...
- Page 50 Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Version...
- Page 51 Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Reset...
- Page 52 Preparations Entering Text Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in [Profile Setup]...
- Page 53: Basics Basics Holding the camera ••To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping AF Assist Lamp your arms close...
- Page 54 Basics Recording pictures using the viewfinder When you use the viewfinder, you can check the view of the subject...
- Page 55 Basics Recording pictures using the viewfinder Setting the sensitivity of the eye sensor or setting to switch the display...
- Page 56 Basics Taking pictures ••Press the [ ] button ( ) to set the drive mode to [ ] ([Single])....
- Page 57 Basics Taking pictures ●●Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult: ••Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no colour...
- Page 58 Basics Recording motion pictures You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard, as well...
- Page 59 Basics Select the recording mode To select the recording mode using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial 1...
- Page 60 Basics Select the recording mode Registering a combination of settings to be used during recording (Custom Set) You can...
- Page 61 Basics Select the recording mode When changing the menu settings Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily while...
- Page 62 Basics Switching the display information on the recording screen You can also turn off the recording information (such as...
- Page 63 Basics Switching the display information on the recording screen ■■[ ] Live View Finder style display layout ••The display...
- Page 64 Basics Switching the display information on the recording screen Enabling/disabling the histogram display → [Custom] → [Histogram] → [ON]...
- Page 65 Basics Switching the display information on the recording screen Enabling/disabling the guideline display → [Custom] → [Guide Line] →...
- Page 66 Basics Switching the display information on the recording screen Using the level gauge If you want to make sure...
- Page 67 Basics Viewing your pictures 1 Press the Playback button 2 Press or turn the control dial to select the...
- Page 68 Basics Viewing your pictures Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” 1 Move the zoom lever toward T side ••...
- Page 69 Basics Viewing your pictures Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” 1 Move the zoom lever toward the...
- Page 70 Basics Viewing your pictures Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and...
- Page 71 Basics Switching the display information on the playback screen You can disable the display of picture information (file number,...
- Page 72 Basics Switching the display information on the playback screen Enabling/disabling the overexposed area display → [Custom] → [Highlight] →...
- Page 73 Basics Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. Pictures will not be deleted in the following cases: ••Protected pictures....
- Page 74 Basics Deleting pictures To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures A picture group (→201) is handled as...
- Page 75: Recording mode Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording mode: This mode is recommended for those who want...
- Page 76 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Automatic Scene Detection When taking pictures [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro]...
- Page 77 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Using the flash (supplied/optional) 1 Turn off the camera...
- Page 78 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Taking pictures using a handheld camera ([iHandheld Night Shot])...
- Page 79 Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich...
- Page 80 Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Recording mode: You can set the exposure...
- Page 81 Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture...
- Page 82 Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed About Programme Shift The function for maintaining...
- Page 83 Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the aperture value...
- Page 84 Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed...
- Page 85 Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed ●●When you turn the shutter speed dial,...
- Page 86 Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the aperture value...
- Page 87 Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Manual exposure assist (estimate) Shows pictures with...
- Page 88 Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Checking the effects of the aperture value...
- Page 89: Picture effects (Filter) Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) Recording mode: You can select your own settings from various effects...
- Page 90 Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) ●●Settings will be stored even if the recording mode is...
- Page 91 Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) Adjusting the picture effects according to your preferences You can...
- Page 92 Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to...
- Page 93 Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to...
- Page 94 Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to...
- Page 95 Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to...
- Page 96 Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to...
- Page 97 Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to...
- Page 98 Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to...
- Page 99 Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to...
- Page 100: Picture Quality and colouring Settings Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting the picture quality with effects [Photo Style] Recording mode: You can adjust the...
- Page 101 Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting the picture quality with effects [Photo Style] ■■Adjusting the picture quality Press to...
- Page 102 Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting highlights and shadows [Highlight Shadow] Recording mode: You can adjust the highlights and...
- Page 103 Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting the White Balance Recording mode: In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other...
- Page 104 Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting the White Balance ■■Auto White Balance When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set,...
- Page 105 Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting the White Balance Setting the White Balance using colour temperature You can set...
- Page 106 Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting the White Balance Bracket recording using White Balance Bracket settings are performed based...
- Page 107 Picture Quality and colouring Settings Setting the picture quality and size Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures...
- Page 108 Picture Quality and colouring Settings Setting the picture quality and size Setting the picture size Recording mode: The higher...
- Page 109 Picture Quality and colouring Settings Setting the picture quality and size Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality]) Recording...
- Page 110 Picture Quality and colouring Settings Setting the picture quality and size Not available in the following cases: ●●The following...
- Page 111 Picture Quality and colouring Settings Using the picture correction functions effectively Correcting contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic]) Recording mode: Automatically...
- Page 112 Picture Quality and colouring Settings Using the picture correction functions effectively Combining still pictures with different exposures ([HDR]) Recording...
- Page 113 Picture Quality and colouring Settings Using the picture correction functions effectively Suppressing the noise of a long exposure ([Long...
- Page 114: Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus 1 Switch the focus selector switch to [ ...
- Page 115 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus When recording using [AFF], [AFC] ●●Focusing may take...
- Page 116 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Taking front-on pictures of people (Face/Eye Detection) The...
- Page 117 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject...
- Page 118 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus , etc. (Custom Multi) You can set the...
- Page 119 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus When selecting [ ] / [ ] /...
- Page 120 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing) / (Pinpoint-focusing) (1-area-focusing)...
- Page 121 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Changing the position and size of the AF...
- Page 122 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■■When selecting [ ] You can enlarge the...
- Page 123 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Enabling/disabling use of cursor button to move the...
- Page 124 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Setting your preferred focusing method You can use...
- Page 125 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Turning on/off the AF Assist Lamp → [Custom]...
- Page 126 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) Recording mode: When you want to enlarge the...
- Page 127 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) ●●In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, the shortest recording distance...
- Page 128 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Recording mode: Manual Focus is convenient when you...
- Page 129 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Enabling/disabling MF Guide display → [Custom] → [MF...
- Page 130 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Enabling/disabling [Peaking] to add colour to the portions...
- Page 131 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus MF Assist ■■Displaying the MF Assist ••Turn the...
- Page 132 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Changing the MF Assist display → [Custom] →...
- Page 133 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure [AF/AE Lock] Recording mode: The...
- Page 134 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure [AF/AE Lock] ●●AF Lock only...
- Page 135 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording mode: Corrects the exposure when there is...
- Page 136 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Setting the ISO Sensitivity Recording mode: Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually....
- Page 137 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Setting the ISO Sensitivity ●●When [High Dynamic] is selected for the picture effect...
- Page 138 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Setting the ISO Sensitivity Setting the incremental value of ISO Sensitivity Recording mode:...
- Page 139 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Setting the metering mode Recording mode: You can change the metering method used...
- Page 140: Shutter and Drive Settings Shutter and Drive Settings Setting the Shutter Type Recording mode: You can take pictures using two types of shutter...
- Page 141 Shutter and Drive Settings Selecting a Drive Mode Recording mode: You can switch the operation to be performed when...
- Page 142 Shutter and Drive Settings Burst function Recording mode: The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is...
- Page 143 Shutter and Drive Settings Burst function 4 Focus on the subject and take a picture ••Hold down the shutter...
- Page 144 Shutter and Drive Settings Burst function ●●When the burst speed is set to [H] and if many burst pictures...
- Page 145 Shutter and Drive Settings Recording while exposure is changed automatically [Auto Bracket] Recording mode: Each time the shutter button...
- Page 146 Shutter and Drive Settings Recording while exposure is changed automatically [Auto Bracket] ■■Changing the Single/Burst setting, compensation range, and...
- Page 147 Shutter and Drive Settings Automatically changing the aspect ratio while taking pictures [Aspect Bracket] Recording mode: When you press...
- Page 148 Shutter and Drive Settings Taking pictures with self-timer Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective...
- Page 149 Shutter and Drive Settings Taking pictures with self-timer ●●If you take a picture with a flash when [ ]...
- Page 150 Shutter and Drive Settings Recording panorama pictures Recording mode: You can easily record a panorama picture by panning the...
- Page 151 Shutter and Drive Settings Recording panorama pictures 5 Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a...
- Page 152 Shutter and Drive Settings Recording panorama pictures ■■About panorama picture playback Panorama pictures can be enlarged by operating the...
- Page 153: Functions for specific subjects and purposes Functions for specific subjects and purposes Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] Recording mode: You can...
- Page 154 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] 4 Press the shutter...
- Page 155 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] ●●This function is not...
- Page 156 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] Recording mode: You can stitch still...
- Page 157 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] 3 Press to select [Start] and...
- Page 158 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] 9 Press to select [OK] and...
- Page 159 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Performing multiple exposures for a single picture [Multi Exp.] Recording mode: You can...
- Page 160 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Performing multiple exposures for a single picture [Multi Exp.] ■■About the automatic gain...
- Page 161 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time [Silent Mode] Recording mode:...
- Page 162 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Recording mode: The Face Recognition...
- Page 163 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Not available in the following...
- Page 164 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] 4 Use to select the...
- Page 165 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Setting the profile for a baby or pet to record in a picture...
- Page 166 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Displaying the appropriate screen for specific recording conditions Checking the area where overexposure...
- Page 167 Functions for specific subjects and purposes Displaying the appropriate screen for specific recording conditions ●●If there is overexposure, we...
- Page 168: Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter Recording mode: Automatically detects and prevents jitter. 1 Set the menu → [Rec]...
- Page 169 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter ●●When you use a tripod, we recommend setting [Stabilizer] to [OFF]. ●●To perform...
- Page 170 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Recording mode: You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken...
- Page 171 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is...
- Page 172 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in...
- Page 173 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom [Digital Zoom] Recording mode: Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extra optical zoom. Note that,...
- Page 174 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom [Step Zoom] Recording mode: You can set the zoom operation to allow easy...
- Page 175 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Changing the zoom operation settings → [Custom] → [Zoom lever] → [Custom] →...
- Page 176 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Recording mode: When the flash (supplied) is attached, you...
- Page 177 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) ■■Removing the flash Turn off the camera and the...
- Page 178 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) How to use the flash effectively Taking a picture...
- Page 179 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Changing the firing mode (Manual flash) Recording mode: You...
- Page 180 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Changing Flash Mode Recording mode: Set the flash to...
- Page 181 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) ■■Shutter speeds for each flash mode Flash Mode Shutter...
- Page 182 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Setting the 2nd curtain sync Recording mode: 2nd curtain...
- Page 183 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Adjusting the flash output Recording mode: Adjust the flash...
- Page 184 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Performing wireless flash settings Recording mode: When you use...
- Page 185 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) 2 Set the menu → [Rec] → [Flash] →...
- Page 186 Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) ■■Setting the communication light emission to be used when...
- Page 187: Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard,...
- Page 188 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures When [AVCHD] is selected Item Picture size Recording frame rate Sensor output Bit...
- Page 189 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures ■■About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD]...
- Page 190 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Recording mode: You can record motion pictures by manually setting...
- Page 191 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures About the aperture value and shutter speed to be used for recording motion...
- Page 192 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Enabling/disabling the motion picture button → [Custom] → [Video Button] → [ON] /...
- Page 193 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures ●●If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously,...
- Page 194 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Recording 4K motion pictures Recording mode: You can record high-resolution 4K motion pictures...
- Page 195 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Creating a high-resolution still picture from a 4K motion picture [4K PHOTO] You...
- Page 196 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures 4 Turn the aperture ring and shutter speed dial to set the recording...
- Page 197 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Creating still pictures from a motion picture 1 Display the picture that you...
- Page 198 Recording motion pictures Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Recording mode: Still pictures can be...
- Page 199 Recording motion pictures Using the [Motion Picture] menu For the setting procedures for the [Motion Picture] menu, refer to...
- Page 200 Recording motion pictures Using the [Motion Picture] menu For the setting procedures for the [Motion Picture] menu, refer to...
- Page 201: Playing Back and Editing Pictures Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing the group picture You can consecutively play back multiple pictures in a group...
- Page 202 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing the group picture Playing back group pictures one by one 1 Select a...
- Page 203 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Save a scene from a motion picture as...
- Page 204 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu You can specify picture protection, resizing, print settings, and other...
- Page 205 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu ■■To change settings such as music or display time Select...
- Page 206 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Playback Mode] Recorded pictures can be played back in a...
- Page 207 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Location Logging] After you send location information (latitude and longitude)...
- Page 208 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [RAW Processing] You can use the camera to develop still...
- Page 209 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set •• The setting methods vary...
- Page 210 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu When [Setup] is selected When you select an item, the...
- Page 211 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Title Edit] You can enter characters (comments) on a recorded...
- Page 212 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date and time,...
- Page 213 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu ■■Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp...
- Page 214 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Video Divide] A single motion picture can be split into...
- Page 215 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Time Lapse Video] You can create a motion picture from...
- Page 216 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Resize] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment...
- Page 217 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. 1...
- Page 218 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.] You can automatically display a still...
- Page 219 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Favorite] By labelling your favourite pictures with a star [...
- Page 220 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Print Set] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for...
- Page 221 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of...
- Page 222 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for...
- Page 223 Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Picture Sort] You can set the display sequence used for...
- Page 224: Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Wi-Fi® Function and NFC Function ■■Use the camera as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer...
- Page 225 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi® Function and NFC Function ■■About the Wi-Fi connection lamp Wi-Fi connection lamp Lit blue: When the Wi-Fi...
- Page 226 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi® Function and NFC Function ••Pressing the [Wi-Fi] button during a Wi-Fi connection enables the following operation. [Terminate...
- Page 227 Wi-Fi What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone (→228)...
- Page 228 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone....
- Page 229 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Connecting to a smartphone You can easily establish a...
- Page 230 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ■■Using an iOS device ••When reading a QR Code...
- Page 231 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ••When connecting with SSID and password Select [Wi-Fi]* under...
- Page 232 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Changing the connection method To change the connection method,...
- Page 233 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Connecting to a smartphone using NFC function Using the...
- Page 234 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ●●You can register up to 20 smartphones. If the...
- Page 235 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone...
- Page 236 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Easily transferring pictures in the camera You can establish...
- Page 237 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services...
- Page 238 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ■■Starts location information recording Operate the smartphone Select [ ...
- Page 239 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Operating the camera to send pictures to a smartphone...
- Page 240 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone [Send Images While Recording] 1 Set the menu →...
- Page 241 Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone [Send Images Stored in the Camera] 1 Set the...
- Page 242 Wi-Fi Displaying still pictures on a TV You can display still pictures on a TV that is compatible with...
- Page 243 Wi-Fi Wireless printing You can print out recorded still pictures wirelessly from a PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible)* printer. * Compliant...
- Page 244 Wi-Fi Sending pictures to AV device Still pictures and motion pictures can be sent to AV devices in the...
- Page 245 Wi-Fi Sending pictures to AV device [Send Images While Recording] 1 Set the menu → [New Connection] → [Send...
- Page 246 Wi-Fi Sending pictures to AV device [Send Images Stored in the Camera] 1 Set the menu → [New Connection]...
- Page 247 Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a PC Still pictures and motion pictures recorded by the camera can be sent to...
- Page 248 Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a PC To create a folder that receives images ••Create a PC user account (account...
- Page 249 Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a PC [Send Images While Recording] 1 Set the menu → [New Connection] → [Send...
- Page 250 Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a PC [Send Images Stored in the Camera] 1 Set the menu → [New Connection]...
- Page 251 Wi-Fi Using WEB services Through “LUMIX CLUB”, you can send still pictures and motion pictures to social networking services,...
- Page 252 Wi-Fi Using WEB services ●●Images may contain personal information that can be used to identify the user, such as...
- Page 253 Wi-Fi Using WEB services [Send Images While Recording] 1 Set the menu → [New Connection] → [Send Images While...
- Page 254 Wi-Fi Using WEB services ■■Quickly sending pictures in the camera to WEB services Once you send a picture, you...
- Page 255 Wi-Fi Using WEB services When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ■■Sending method, and pictures that can be sent...
- Page 256 Wi-Fi Using WEB services [Send Images While Recording] 1 Set the menu → [New Connection] → [Send Images While...
- Page 257 Wi-Fi Using WEB services [Send Images Stored in the Camera] 1 Set the menu → [New Connection] → [Send...
- Page 258 Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” About the [LUMIX CLUB] Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” login ID (free). If you register this...
- Page 259 Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” Acquiring a new login ID ([New account]) 1 Set the menu → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi]...
- Page 260 Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” Using a previously acquired login ID/confirming and changing login ID and password ([Set Login ID])...
- Page 261 Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” To set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone ••Setting the same...
- Page 262 Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” Delete your login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB” Delete the login ID from...
- Page 263 Wi-Fi About connections After selecting the Wi-Fi function and sending destination, select the connection method. If you are out...
- Page 264 Wi-Fi About connections [Via Network] Connecting via a wireless access point Select a connection method to the wireless access...
- Page 265 Wi-Fi About connections If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [From List]) Search for available...
- Page 266 Wi-Fi About connections ■■When connecting with [Manual Input] On the screen of step 1 of “If you are not...
- Page 267 Wi-Fi About connections [Direct] Connecting directly You can select the connection method to your equipment. Select a connection method...
- Page 268 Wi-Fi About connections Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([Select a destination from History] / [Select...
- Page 269 Wi-Fi About connections Editing items registered in Favourite 1 Press [Wi-Fi] button 2 Select [Select a destination from Favorite]...
- Page 270 Wi-Fi About connections Settings for sending pictures When sending pictures, first select [New Connection], then select the method of...
- Page 271 Wi-Fi About connections Changing the settings for sending images After you have completed connecting, you can change the sending...
- Page 272 Wi-Fi [Wi-Fi Setup] Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. [Wi-Fi Setup] cannot be changed when connected to...
- Page 273 Wi-Fi [Wi-Fi Setup] Item Description [Wi-Fi Password] Setting a password will automatically display the password input To prevent incorrect...
- Page 274: Connecting with other devices Connecting with other devices Enjoying 4K motion pictures Viewing 4K motion pictures ■■Viewing on TV screen When you connect...
- Page 275 Connecting with other devices Enjoying 4K motion pictures Storing 4K motion pictures ■■Storing 4K motion pictures on your PC...
- Page 276 Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your...
- Page 277 Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ■■To connect with an HDMI micro cable ●●Check the [HDMI Mode]....
- Page 278 Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ●●VIERA...
- Page 279 Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ■■Other related operations Turning the unit OFF ••The camera can also...
- Page 280 Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied...
- Page 281 Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC About supplied software The supplied...
- Page 282 Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE...
- Page 283 Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Installing supplied software The software...
- Page 284 Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Copying still pictures and motion...
- Page 285 Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ■■Copying to your computer without...
- Page 286 Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder Follow the correct method for...
- Page 287 Connecting with other devices Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. ••Some printers can print...
- Page 288 Connecting with other devices Printing Printing multiple pictures Multiple pictures are printed at one time. 1 Press to select...
- Page 289 Connecting with other devices Printing Printing with date and text Time and date can be set to be printed...
- Page 290 Connecting with other devices Printing Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures...
- Page 291: Others Others Optional accessories External Flash (optional) When you use the flashes (optional: DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360L, or DMW-FL580L), a wider effective...
- Page 292 Others Optional accessories When using other commercially available external flashes that don’t offer direct communication with the camera (DMC-LX100)...
- Page 293 Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays ••The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ...
- Page 294 Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays 50i Recording state (Flashes red.)/ [Quality] (→109) Focus (Lights green.) (→56) AFS AFF AFC...
- Page 295 Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays 50i Destination settings / Travel elapsed days*2 [Dial Guide] (→18) (→42) Name*2 (→165) White...
- Page 296 Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays ■■On-monitor recording information Recording Mode (→59) Single (→141) Programme Shift (→81) Burst (→142) Motion...
- Page 297 Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays In playback 15 pic. 1ST DAY 11 months 30 days Playback Mode (→206) Acquiring...
- Page 298 Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays ■■Detailed information display 10:00 1.DEC.2014 100-0001 Recording information Recording date/time [i.Dynamic]*1 (→111) World time...
- Page 299 Others Message displays The following explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the monitor or viewfinder, and how...
- Page 300 Others Message displays ■■Battery [This battery cannot be used] •• Use a genuine Panasonic battery. •• Battery cannot be...
- Page 301 Others Message displays [Login failed. Please check Login ID and Password.] •• Login ID or password for the “LUMIX...
- Page 302 Others Message displays ■■Others [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] •• Non-DCF pictures (→67) cannot...
- Page 303 Others Menu list [Rec] You can perform settings such as picture size and flash (supplied/optional). ••The [Photo Style], [AFS/AFF/AFC],...
- Page 304 Others Menu list You can preset the recording start time, recording interval, and the [Time Lapse Shot] number of...
- Page 305 Others Menu list [Motion Picture] You can perform settings, such as recording format and quality, for recording motion pictures....
- Page 306 Others Menu list [Custom] You can set operations of this unit, such as the screen display method and functions...
- Page 307 Others Menu list When you perform Manual Focus operation, this function [Peaking] automatically adds colour to the portions of...
- Page 308 Others Menu list [Setup] You can perform settings for convenience of use such as the clock setting and changing...
- Page 309 Others Menu list [Playback] You can specify picture protection, resizing, print settings, and other settings for pictures you have...
- Page 310 Others Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→310 - 325) first. If the problem persists, Performing [Reset] in the...
- Page 311 Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Recording Cannot record pictures. •• Card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→73)....
- Page 312 Others Q&A Troubleshooting Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. •• We recommend trying the following methods. →...
- Page 313 Others Q&A Troubleshooting The screen turns dark while recording motion pictures. •• While motion pictures are being recorded, the...
- Page 314 Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Monitor/viewfinder The monitor/viewfinder is turned off although the camera is turned on. •• When a hand...
- Page 315 Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Flash Unable to perform [Flash]. •• Flash (supplied/optional) is not attached properly. → Properly attach a...
- Page 316 Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Playback Pictures have been rotated. •• [Rotate Disp.] is activated. (→218) Cannot view pictures. There are...
- Page 317 Others Q&A Troubleshooting An unusual noise, such as a clicking or buzzing noise, is recorded on a motion picture....
- Page 318 Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Wi-Fi function It cannot connect to the wireless LAN. Radio waves get disconnected. •• Use within...
- Page 319 Others Q&A Troubleshooting Wireless access point is not displayed. Or it cannot be connected. •• Check if the wireless...
- Page 320 Others Q&A Troubleshooting I do not have a wireless access point at my home, but I would like to...
- Page 321 Others Q&A Troubleshooting It takes time to transmit an image to the WEB service. •• Is the size of...
- Page 322 Others Q&A Troubleshooting I have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi. → Execute the [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the...
- Page 323 Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■TV, computer, printer No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured. •• Not connected...
- Page 324 Others Q&A Troubleshooting Computer does not recognise card. (When using an SDXC Memory Card) → Check whether your computer...
- Page 325 Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Others Menu not displayed in desired language. •• Change [Language] setting (→49). Camera rattles if shaken....
- Page 326 Others Usage cautions and notes When in use ●●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time,...
- Page 327 Others Usage cautions and notes When not using for a while ●●Turn off the camera before removing battery and...
- Page 328 Others Usage cautions and notes Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is easily affected...
- Page 329 Others Usage cautions and notes Lens ●●Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the...
- Page 330 Others Usage cautions and notes ●●SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ●●HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition...
- Page 331 Others Usage cautions and notes This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and...
- Page 332 Others Usage cautions and notes This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for...