Panasonic DMC-L10 Operating Instruction

Download

Page 1

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/Lens Kit

Model No. DMC-L10K

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@us.panasonic.com

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com

VQT1G28

Page 2

Before Use

Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.

Model No.

Serial No.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

VQT1G28

RBRC

Li-ion

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information

on how to recycle this battery.

Page 3

• Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

• Four Thirds

is a trademark.

• SDHC Logo is a trademark.

• Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.

• Elmar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

• Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Before Use

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Warn ing

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

VQT1G28

Page 4

Before Use

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued

compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or

peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

VQT1G28

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-L10 Responsible party: Panasonic

Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic

Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Page 5

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

Before Use

∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

• When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the battery charger.

• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set.

VQT1G28

Page 6

Before Use

∫ Care of the camera

• Do not strongly shake or bump the

camera by dropping it etc.

This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged.

• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into

contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.

• This unit is not waterproof. If rain water or other drops of water splash onto the camera, wipe it with a dry cloth.

• Do not put your hands inside the mirror. Do not press, push or use a

blower brush to forcefully blow air on the shutter curtains as they are very thin. Be careful as they may get scratched, bent or damaged.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens

is fogged up)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

∫ Read together with the “Cautions for

Use”. (P134)

∫ About cards that can be used in this

unit

You can use an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard.

• When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of Memory Cards. – SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) – SDHC Memory Card (4 GB) – MultiMediaCard (still pictures only)

More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.

• You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

• A 4 GB Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product.

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.

(This Site is English only.)

co.jp/pavc/global/cs

VQT1G28

Page 7

Contents

Before Use

Information for Your Safety ......................2

Preparation

Standard Accessories .............................. 9

Names of the Components .................... 11

Rotating the LCD monitor ......................13

About the Lens .......................................13

Attaching/Detaching the Lens ................14

Attaching the Lens Hood .......................15

Attaching the Strap ................................16

Attaching the Eyepiece Cap ..................17

Attaching the Magnifier Eye Cup ...........18

Charging the Battery with

the Charger ............................................18

About the Battery (charging/number of

recordable pictures) ...............................19

Inserting/Removing the Battery ............. 21

Inserting/Removing the Card

(Optional) ...............................................22

About the Card (optional) .......................23

Turning the Camera On .........................24

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ............... 24

• Changing the clock setting ............... 25

About the Mode Dial ..............................25

Setting the Menu .................................... 26

About the Setup Menu ...........................28

Switching between the Viewfinder

Display/Live View Display ......................32

Basic

Taking Pictures with the Viewfinder ....... 35

• Tips for taking good pictures

with Viewfinder ................................35

• Making the Viewfinder easier to see

(Diopter adjustment) ........................35

• Changing the information display

on the LCD monitor .........................36

• Making the LCD monitor screen

easier to see ....................................36

Matching the Focus and the Exposure Automatically

(AF: Auto Focus/Program AE mode) ..... 36

• Taking good pictures .......................39

• Continuously focusing on a subject (AFC) (When taking pictures with

the Viewfinder) .................................39

Taking Pictures in Auto Mode ................40

Aperture-priority AE ...............................41

Shutter-priority AE .................................42

Manual Exposure ................................... 42

Compensating the Exposure .................44

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus .......45

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ...............47

Playing Back Pictures ............................ 48

• Changing the Information Displayed

on the playback screen .................... 48

Deleting Pictures ....................................49

Using the Playback Zoom ......................51

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi

Playback) ...............................................52

Displaying Pictures by Recording Date

(Calendar Playback) ..............................53

Advanced

Taking Pictures with Live View ..............54

• Tips for taking good pictures

with Live View ..................................54

• Changing the Information

Displayed .........................................55

• Brightening the LCD Monitor ........... 56

• LCD Monitor .....................................57

• Auto focus when taking pictures

with Live View ..................................58

• AF mode when taking pictures

with Live View ..................................60

• Manual focus when taking pictures

with Live View ..................................62

Taking Pictures using the Built-in

Flash ......................................................64

• Adjusting the flash output ................68

Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro

•

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock) .........................................69

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .........71

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ....... 72

..... 68

VQT1G28

Page 8

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ........ 74

Adjusting the White Balance .................. 75

• Resetting the white balance ............76

• Setting the color temperature .......... 77

• Finely adjusting the white balance ... 77

Setting the Light Sensitivity .................... 78

• Setting the maximum sensitivity

setting .............................................. 80

Deciding the Method to Measure

Brightness (Metering mode) .................. 81

Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings) ................ 82

Taking pictures in Custom mode ........... 83

Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced scene

mode) .....................................................84

• [PORTRAIT] ....................................85

• [SCENERY] ..................................... 85

• [MACRO] .........................................86

• [SPORTS] ........................................87

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ........................ 87

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene mode) ............... 88

• [SUNSET] ........................................89

• [FOOD] ...........................................89

• [BABY1]/[BABY2] ............................89

• [PET] ................................................90

Menu Settings

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................. 91

• [FILM MODE] ...................................92

• [ASPECT] ........................................94

• [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] ................... 94

• [OIS MODE] ..................................... 96

• [EX. OPT. ZOOM] ............................97

• [D.ZOOM] .......................................98

• [FLASH] ........................................... 99

• [FLASH SYNC.] ...............................99

• [FLASH ADJUST.] ...........................99

• [MULTI. EXPO.] ............................. 100

• [BURST RATE] ..............................102

• [AUTO BRACKET] ......................... 102

• [SELF-TIMER] ...............................102

• [MIRROR UP] ................................ 102

• [COLOR SPACE] ...........................103

• [LONG SHTR NR] .........................103

Using the [CUSTOM MENU] ............... 104

VQT1G28

Using the [PLAY] mode menu ............. 108

• [SLIDE SHOW] .............................. 109

• [FAVORITE] ................................... 110

• [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] .......... 111

• [DPOF PRINT] ............................... 112

• [PROTECT] ....................................114

• [RESIZE] ........................................115

• [TRIMMING] ...................................116

• [ASPECT CONV.] ..........................117

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC ..............................118

Printing the Pictures ............................. 120

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen .................................................124

Others

Using the External Flash ......................125

Using the MC Protector/PL Filter ......... 126

Using the Remote Shutter ................... 127

Using the AC Adaptor ..........................128

Displaying the Time at the Travel

Destination (World Time) ..................... 129

Screen Display ..................................... 131

Cautions for Use ..................................134

Message Display .................................137

Troubleshooting ...................................139

Number of recordable pictures ............144

Specifications .......................................147

Digital Camera Accessory System ...... 150

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers) .......................... 151

Request for Service Notice

(For USA Only) ....................................152

Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ........153

Customer Services Directory

(For USA Only) ....................................155

Index ....................................................158

Page 9

Preparation

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.

Preparation

DE-A38F

K1HA08CD0013 VFC4268

VGQ8990

K2CA2EA00002 K1HA08CD0015

VKF4091

DMW-BLA13PP

VYC0972

VYC0973

VFC4206

VYF3160

VFC4185

VQT1G28

Page 10

Preparation

1 Digital Camera Body

(This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.)

2 Interchangeable Lens

“LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14–50 mm/ F3.8– 5.6/ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” (This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)

3 Battery Pack

(This is referred to as battery in these operating instructions.)

4 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

(This is referred to as charger in these

operating instructions.) 5 AC Cable 6 Video Cable 7 USB Connection Cable 8CD-ROM 9Strap 10 Eyepiece Cap

(This is attached to the strap at the time

of purchase.) 11 Body Cap

(This is attached to the camera body at

the time of purchase.) 12 Lens Hood 13 Magnifier Eye Cup 14 Lens Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable

lens at the time of purchase.) 15 Lens Rear Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable

lens at the time of purchase.) 16 Lens Storage Bag

further information about obtaining replacement parts.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

• For information about optional

accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P150)

• If any accessories are lost, customers in

the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for

VQT1G28

Page 11

Preparation

Names of the Components

∫ Camera body

1 Front dial (P41, 42, 45, 51) 2 AF assist lamp (P106)

Self-timer indicator (P74) 3 Flash (P64) 4 Mirror 5 Lens fitting mark (P14) 6 Mount 7 Lens lock pin 8 Lens release button (P15)

5876

AFS

AFL

AFC

AEL

15109 11

17 1918

20 21

9 [LIVE VIEW] button (P34, 54) 10 Eye cup (P17) 11 Viewfinder (P32, 35, 131) 12 Diopter adjustment dial (P35) 13 Focus mode lever (P36, 40, 45, 58, 60,

62) 14 [AFL/AEL] button (P69) 15 Camera ON/OFF switch (P24) 16 Rear dial (P42, 44, 51, 52, 116) 17 LCD monitor (P33, 36, 48, 54, 55, 56,

57, 131)

18 Playback button (P48, 49, 51, 52, 53,

124) 19 [DISPLAY] button (P36, 48, 55)

[LCD MODE] button (P56) 20 [FUNC] button (P91) 21 Delete button (P49) 22 Cursor buttons

3/ISO (P78)

2/AF mode (P60)

1/Metering mode (P81)

4/WB (White balance) (P75)

23 [MENU/SET] button (P24)

VQT1G28

Page 12

Preparation

7 8

27 29 3228 27

3130

24 Flash Open Lever (P64) 25 Drive mode lever

Single (P36): Burst (P71): Auto bracket (P72):

Self-timer (P74): 26 Shutter button (P36) 27 Strap eyelet (P16) 28 Focus distance reference mark (P46) 29 Hot shoe (P125) 30 Mode dial (P25) 31 Status indicator (P24) 32 [FILM MODE] button (P93)

3 3 3

36 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (P118, 120, 124) 37 [REMOTE] socket (P127) 38 Terminal door 39 Card door (P22) 40 DC cable cover (P128)

∫ Lens

“LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14–50 mm/ F3.8–5.6/ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”

45 46

434241

41 Lens surface 42 Zoom ring (P47, 97, 98) 43 Focus ring (P45, 62) 44 [O.I.S.] switch (P14) 45 Contact point 46 Lens fitting mark (P14)

33 3534

33 Battery door (P21) 34 Open/Close lever (P21) 35 Tripod receptacle

• When you use a tripod, make sure it is stable when the camera is attached to it.

VQT1G28

∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P18, 128)

49 5048

47 Power input socket [AC IN] 48 [CHARGE] indicator 49 Power output socket [DC OUT] 50 Battery holder

Page 13

Preparation

Rotating the LCD monitor

At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is set inside the frame of the camera body. Move the LCD monitor in the directions shown in the figure below.

1 Open the LCD monitor opening knob

A with your finger.

2 It can be rotated 180o forwards.

• It can only be rotated 90o towards you.

3 Return the monitor to its original

position.

• Refer to the following for details on how to rotate the LCD monitor.

LCD monitor rotation direction

1 Maximum 180o 2 270o

About the Lens

You can use the supplied lens or a lens that is compatible with the lens mount standard for the “Four Thirds System (Four Thirds Mount)” with this unit. Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures. If you use a lens other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be activated and accurate metering is not possible. Also, some functions will not work.

∫ “Four Thirds Mount”

This is the lens mount standard for the “Four Thirds System”. These are interchangeable lenses newly developed specifically for the optical design requirements of digital cameras.

Using a lens other than the supplied lens

∫

• Depending on the type of lens, you may not be able to use some functions such as contrast AF (P58), the direction detection function (P35) and OIS mode (P96).

• The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.

• Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.

• The camera automatically switches to phase difference AF [ ] (P59) if you use a lens that does not support contrast AF (P58) even if [LIVE VIEW AF] (P107) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [ ] (P58). Check the following for compatible lenses.

∫ Lenses that support contrast AF and

the direction detection function

(As of October 2007)

The compatible lenses are L-RS014050 (supplied lens) and L-RS014150 (November 2007 planned release). Refer to the catalog, website etc. for the latest information.

VQT1G28

Page 14

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

∫ Attaching a lens to the camera body

1 Turn the lens rear cap A and the

body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them.

• Do not put your hands inside the mirror.

2 Align the lens fitting marks C

(red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

3 Detach the lens cap.

∫ Optical image stabilizer

The supplied lens has an optical image stabilizer function. The optical image stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the camera body.

Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [ON].

• Do not press the lens release button when you attach a lens.

• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched.

• Check that the lens is attached correctly.

VQT1G28

• You can change the optical image stabilizer mode to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [MODE3] using [OIS MODE] in the [REC] mode menu. (P96) It is set to [MODE1] at the time of purchase.

• We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF] when using a tripod. If the [O.I.S.] switch is set to [OFF], [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Page 15

∫ Detaching a lens from the camera

body

• Check that the camera is turned off.

1 Attach the lens cap.

2 Press the lens release button D

while turning the lens as far as possible in the direction of the arrow to detach it.

• Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get inside.

• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does not get scratched.

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Insert the lens hood on the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom and then turn it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.

• When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

• Detach the lens cap before taking pictures.

• Be careful not to lose the lens cap, the lens rear cap and the body cap.

A Fit to the mark.

VQT1G28

Page 16

Preparation

∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood

1 Turn the lens hood in the

direction of the arrow to detach it.

2 Reverse the lens hood and then

attach it in the same way as shown previously.

• Attach the lens cap.

• When temporarily storing the lens

hood, check that it is firmly attached and that it does not appear in the picture.

Attaching the Strap

1 Pass the strap through the strap

eyelet on the camera body.

A Eyepiece cap

• Attach the strap so that the side with the eyepiece cap attached to it is near the Viewfinder.

2 Pass the end of the strap through

the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

• Hold the short sides of the lens hood when attaching or detaching it.

• When taking pictures with the flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the screen may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.

• When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.

• For details on how to attach the MC protector and the PL filter, refer to P126.

VQT1G28

3 Pass the end of the strap through

the hole on the other side of the stopper.

Page 17

Preparation

4 Pull the other side of the strap

and then check that it will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach

the other side of the strap.

• Be sure to follow the steps and attach the strap correctly.

• Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera.

• Attach the strap so that the “L is on the outside.

UMIX” LOGO

Attaching the Eyepiece Cap

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 (P54) or the Self-timer (P74) and when using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) (P127).

∫ Attaching the eyepiece cap

1 Slide the eye cup from the bottom to

detach it.

2 Slide the eyepiece cap from the top.

• The eyepiece cap is attached to the strap.

∫ Attaching the eye cup

Slide the eye cup from the top.

• Be careful not to lose the eye cup.

• Consult the dealer if you lose the eye cup (VYQ4130).

• Keep the eyepiece cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

• Keep the eye cup out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

VQT1G28

Page 18

Preparation

Attaching the Magnifier Eye Cup

You can magnify the field of view of the Viewfinder by 1.2 times. This makes it easier to fix the focus when taking pictures with manual focus and taking close-up pictures.

∫ Attaching the magnifier eye cup

1 Slide the eye cup from the bottom to

detach it.

2 Slide the magnifier eye cup from the

top.

∫ Attaching the eye cup

Slide the eye cup from the top.

Charging the Battery with the Charger

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

1 Connect the AC cable.

• The battery cannot be charged when

the DC cable (DMW-DCC1; optional) is connected to the AC adaptor.

2 Align the battery with the marks

on the charger and then place it straight into the charger. Check that it is firmly attached.

• Keep the magnifier eye cup out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

• Keep the eye cup out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

VQT1G28

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green.

Page 19

Preparation

3 Detach the battery after charging

is completed.

• Charging is completed when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after about 140 minutes).

• Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one.

• After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the AC cable from the electrical outlet.

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged. Recharge the battery when it is exhausted.

• The battery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged.

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• Use the charger indoors.

• Do not disassemble or modify the charger.

• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC cable is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.

About the Battery

(charging/number of recordable

pictures)

∫ Battery indication

The remaining battery power appears on the screen.

• The battery indication turns red and blinks. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with fully charged battery. [This does not appear when using the AC adaptor. (P128)]

∫ The battery life The number of recordable pictures when using the Viewfinder (By CIPA standard in program AE mode)

Number of recordable pictures

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (128 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Using the supplied lens.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1])

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Turn the camera off every 10 recordings.

¢ The number of recordable pictures

decreases in Auto power LCD mode or Power LCD mode. (P56)

• CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.

Approx. 450 pictures (Approx. 225 min)

VQT1G28

Page 20

Preparation

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 120.]

The number of recordable pictures when using the LCD monitor (Live View) (The conditions are the same as the CIPA standard.)

Number of recordable

Approx. 280 pictures (Approx. 140 min)

pictures

Playback time

Playback time Approx. 280 min

The number of recordable pictures and the playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions of the unit and the storing conditions of the battery.

∫ Charging

Charging time Approx. 140 min

Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BLA13PP) are the same as above.

• The [CHARGE] indicator lights when charging starts.

∫ Charging conditions

• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

• The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/ snowboarding).

• The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted.

∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

• The battery is over discharged (discharged excessively). In a while, the [CHARGE] indicator will light up and normal charging will start.

• The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

VQT1G28

Page 21

Preparation

Inserting/Removing the Battery

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

1 Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow (OPEN side) and then open the battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLA13PP).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

2 Insert:

Insert the charged battery fully until it clicks.

Remove: Push the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove.

3 1:

Close the battery door. 2: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow (CLOSE side) and then close it firmly.

• Remove the battery after use.

• Do not remove the card or the battery while the card is being accessed. The data may be damaged. (P23)

• Do not remove the battery with the camera turned on since the settings on the camera may not be stored properly.

• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• Be careful of the direction indicated by the mark [ ] on the battery when inserting the battery.

VQT1G28

Page 22

Preparation

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

• Prepare a card. (optional)

1 Slide the card door to open it.

2 Insert:

Insert the card fully until it clicks and it is locked.

Remove: Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

3 1:

Close the card door. 2: Slide the card door to the end and then close it firmly.

• If the card door cannot be completely

closed, remove the card and insert it again.

• Always turn the camera off before opening the card door.

• The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on.

• We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card. (P6)

• Check the direction of the card.

• Do not touch the connection terminals

on the back side of the card.

• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

VQT1G28

Page 23

About the Card

125

ISO

100

F5.6P

STANDARD

(optional)

∫ Access to the card

The card access indication A lights when pictures are being recorded onto the card.

Preparation

• The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card is fast. Both types of card are equipped with a Write-Protect switch A that prevents writing and formatting the card. (If the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is slid to the other side, these functions become available.)

F5.6

ISO

100

125

STANDARD

B When taking pictures with Live View When the card access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted or the card is being formatted (P32). Do not:

• turn the camera off.

• remove the battery or the card.

• shake or impact the camera.

• disconnect the DC cable (DMW-DCC1; optional) if you use the AC adaptor (P128).

The card and the data may be damaged or the camera may not operate normally.

∫ Card (optional)

• The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. Read P6 for information about cards that can be used in this unit.

• The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.

• This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is compatible with SD Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system. It is also compatible with SDHC Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT32 system.

• You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used. If you also order a photo studio to print pictures, ask the photo studio before printing.) (P6)

• Refer to P144 for information about the number of recordable pictures for each card.

• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P32)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

VQT1G28

Page 24

Preparation

Turning the Camera On

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [ON].

• The status indicator A lights when you set the switch to [ON]. The status indicator blinks if the remaining battery power becomes low.

• The camera turns off when you set the switch to [OFF].

Dust reduction function

When the camera is turned on, the dust reduction function is automatically activated to shake off any dust on the front part of the image sensor.

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

∫ Initial setting

The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons

1 Press [MENU/SET].

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the

date and time.

: :

VQT1G28

A Time at the home area B Time at the travel destination (P129)

2/1: Select the desired item. 3/4: Set the display order for the

date and time.

: Cancel without setting the

clock.

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to set.

Page 25

Preparation

3 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• Turn the camera off after finishing

setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the clock setting is correct.

Changing the clock setting

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

menu.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select

[CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu [ ] and then press 1. (P28)

3 Set as shown on steps 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, charging of the built-in battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of time that the clock setting is stored may become less.) However the clock setting is canceled after this time. In this case, set the clock again.

• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

• If the date is not set in the camera it will not be printed correctly when you use a photo printing service, even if the store provides a date printing option for your photographs. (P113)

• If the date is set in the camera it will be printed correctly even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera.

2 and 3.

About the Mode Dial

If you turn on this unit and then rotate the mode dial, you can switch to a scene mode etc. that matches your recording purpose.

∫ Switching the mode by rotating the

mode dial

Align a desired mode with part A.

Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360o)

∫ Basic

Program AE mode (P36)

The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera.

Auto mode (P40)

This mode is recommended for beginners.

Aperture-priority AE mode (P41)

The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

Shutter-priority AE mode (P42)

The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

Manual exposure mode (P42)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

VQT1G28

Page 26

Preparation

∫ Advanced

Custom mode (P83)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Scene mode (P88)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Advanced scene mode

Portrait mode (P85)

Use this mode to take pictures of people.

Scenery mode (P85)

Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.

Macro mode (P86)

This allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject.

Sports mode (P87)

Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.

Night portrait mode (P87)

Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people with night time scenery.

Setting the Menu

∫ Displaying the menu screens

Press [MENU/SET].

e.g.: The first page of the total 4 pages is displayed.

A Menu icons B Current page C Menu items and settings

• You can also rotate the front dial or the rear dial to select menu items and settings.

• The menu icons and the menu items that are displayed differ depending on the position of the mode dial.

• If you set [MENU RESUME] (P107) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off.

∫ About the menu icons

[REC] mode menu (P91)

VQT1G28

[PLAY] mode menu (P108)

[SETUP] menu (P28)

[CUSTOM MENU] menu (P104)

[SCENE MODE] menu (P88)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ].

[CUSTOM MODE] menu (P83)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ].

[ ] means the Custom mode.

Page 27

∫ Setting menu items

• The following example shows how to set [FLASH] when program AE mode [ ] is selected.

Press 3/4 to select the menu item.

Preparation

∫ Closing the menu screen

Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

∫ Switching to other menus

(The screens show switching to the [SETUP] menu as an example.)

1 Press 2 on a menu screen.

• Press 4 at A to switch to the next

screen.

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select a menu item.

2 Press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select the setting.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

/SET

2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]

menu icon [ ].

3 Press 1.

• Select a menu item next and set it.

• If you want to switch to a different

menu, select the appropriate menu icon

in step

VQT1G28

Page 28

Preparation

About the Setup Menu

• Set items as required.

• Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P29)

• [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [POWER SAVE] are important items. Check their settings before using them.

[CLOCK SET]

(Changing the date and time.)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Change date and time. (P24)

[AUTO REVIEW]

(Displaying the recorded picture.)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.

[REVIEW]: This is useful for confirming

the composition of the whole screen.

[OFF] [1 SEC.] [2 SEC.] [3 SEC.]

[HOLD] The recorded picture

[ZOOM]: The recorded picture is

[OFF] [1 SEC.] [2 SEC.] [3 SEC.]

• If [ZOOM] is set to [OFF], the playback screen display can be switched during

VQT1G28

remains displayed.

enlarged 4 times and appears on the screen. This is useful for confirming the focus. The picture is not enlarged if you use burst mode or auto bracket.

auto review when taking pictures with the drive mode lever set to [ ] (P36) or [ ] (P74).

• When [HOLD] has been selected, the zoom time cannot be set.

• When [HOLD] has been selected, press the shutter button halfway to release the auto review.

• If you use burst mode (P71) or auto bracket (P72), the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting for auto review. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• If [HIGHLIGHT] (P30) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white when the auto review function is activated.

[POWER SAVE]

(Turning off this unit automatically.)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.

[OFF], [1MIN.], [2MIN.], [5MIN.], [10MIN.]

• Press the shutter button halfway or turn this unit off and on to cancel power save mode.

• Power save mode is not activated in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor (P128) – When connecting to a PC or a printer – During a slide show

Page 29

Preparation

[WORLD TIME] (P129)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

[]: Travel destination area []: Your home area

[MONITOR]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) The brightness of the screen can be adjusted in 7 steps.

[LCD AUTO]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) If you set [ON] and take pictures with the Viewfinder, the LCD monitor turns off while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

[OFF] [ON]

[BEEP]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Set the focus confirmation beep, the self-timer beep and the alarm beep.

[OFF] [ON]

[NO.RESET]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P119)

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

• To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first (P32) and then use [NO.RESET] to reset the file number. A reset screen for the folder number will appear after this. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.

[RESET]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) The following settings are reset to the initial settings.

– [REC] mode menu settings – [SETUP]/[CUSTOM MENU] menu

settings

• [FAVORITE] (P110) is fixed to [OFF] and [ROTATE DISP.] (P111) is fixed to [ON].

• If the [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. – The birthday settings for [BABY1]/

[BABY2] (P89) and [PET] (P90) in scene

mode – [FILM MODE] (P92) – The [WORLD TIME] (P129) setting

• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.

VQT1G28

Page 30

Preparation

[USB MODE]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). (P118, 120)

[ SELECT ON CONNECTION]:

Select either [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.

[PC]:

Set after or before connecting to a PC.

[ PictBridge (PTP)]:

Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.

• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication system.

• When [PictBridge (PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)” communication system.

[HIGHLIGHT]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26)

[OFF] No highlight display [ON] When the auto review function

is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.

[ON]

[OFF]

• If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P44) referring to the histogram (P55) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.

• There may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera and the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and appear blinking in black and white on the LCD monitor.

[VIDEO OUT]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Set to match the color television system in each country.

[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC

system.

[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL

system.

• Video output is available in playback mode only.

VQT1G28

Page 31

Preparation

[TV ASPECT]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Set to match the type of TV.

[]:When connecting to a 16:9

screen TV.

[]: When connecting to a 4:3

screen TV.

• The TV aspect setting is effective in video output only.

[LANGUAGE]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Set the language displayed on the screen. [ENGLISH], [DEUTSCH], [FRANÇAIS], [ESPAÑOL], [ITALIANO], [ ]

• If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

[VERSION DISP.]

Ver.

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.

• [–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.

[SCENE MENU] (P84, 88)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Set the screen that will appear when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ].

[OFF]: The recording screen in the

currently selected advanced scene mode or scene mode appears.

[AUTO]: The advanced scene mode

or [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears.

When [OFF] is set

When [AUTO] is set

VQT1G28

Page 32

Preparation

[FORMAT]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) It is not usually necessary to format a card. Format it when the message [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears.

• Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data including any protected pictures. Check the data carefully before formatting.

• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

• Use a sufficiently charged battery (P18) or the AC adaptor (P128) when formatting.

• Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

• You cannot format an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card when the card’s Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK].

• If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com

Switching between the Viewfinder Display/ Live View Display

∫ Screen display in program AE mode

[ ] (at the time of purchase) (P35)

Viewfinder Display

ISO

9 8

7 6

1 AF frame (P35, 37) 2 AF-LED (P106) 3 ISO sensitivity (P78)

• Lights when the ISO is set to other than [AUTO].

4 Exposure compensation value (P44) 5 Number of recordable pictures

• You can display up to 99 pictures only on the Viewfinder.

6 Metering mode (P81) 7 Focus (P39) 8 Shutter speed (P37, 42) 9 Aperture value (P37, 41, 42)

ISO

VQT1G28

Page 33

Information Display on the LCD Monitor

125

F5.6P

STANDARD

ISO

100

(When taking pictures with the Viewfinder)

2 3

18 17

16 15 14

6 7 8

13 1211 910

1 Recording mode (P25) 2 Aperture value (P41, 42) 3 Shutter speed (P42) 4 AF frame setting (P37) 5 Metering mode (P81) 6 Exposure compensation (P44) 7 Film mode (P92) 8 Optical image stabilizer (P14, 96) 9 Number of recordable pictures 10 Card access (P23) 11 Quality (P94) 12 Picture size (P94) 13 Battery indication (P19) 14 Single (P36) 15 Flash output adjustment (P68) 16 Flash setting (P64) 17 White balance (P75) 18 ISO sensitivity (P78)

Preparation

∫ LCD Monitor Display when taking

pictures with Live View (P54)

1 2 3

F5.6

125

456

ISO

100

7, 8 9

STANDARD

15 111314 10

1 Recording mode (P25) 2 Aperture value (P58) 3 Shutter speed (P58) 4 ISO sensitivity (P78) 5 AF mode (P60) 6 Metering mode (P81) 7 Recording state

• Flashes red.

8 Focus (P58)

• Lights green.

9 Card access (P23)

• Lights red. 10 Number of recordable pictures 11 Flash setting (P64) 12 Optical image stabilizer (P14, 96) 13 Quality (P94) 14 Picture size (P94) 15 Battery indication (P19) 16 Film mode (P92) 17 AF area (P58, 60)

• Refer to P131 for information about other

screen displays.

VQT1G28

Page 34

Preparation

∫ Switching the screen display

You can switch the screen display by pressing [LIVE VIEW]. Switching the screen display allows you to take pictures while showing the subject on the Viewfinder or to take pictures while showing the subject on the LCD monitor.

A [LIVE VIEW] button B LCD monitor

Read “Taking Pictures with the Viewfinder” (P35) and “Taking Pictures with Live View” (P54) for details.

VQT1G28

Page 35

Basic

Taking Pictures with the Viewfinder

You can take pictures while showing the subject on the Viewfinder.

When taking pictures with Live View, press [LIVE VIEW] to switch to the Viewfinder recording screen.

A When taking pictures with Live View B When taking pictures with the

Viewfinder

Tips for taking good pictures with Viewfinder

• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• When taking pictures, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person, a ball etc.

• Make sure the camera does not shake when you press the shutter button.

Basic

• Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.

• You can only use the direction detection function when using a compatible lens. (P13) (Refer to the catalog, website etc. for compatible lenses.)

Making the Viewfinder easier to see (Diopter adjustment)

Look at the Viewfinder in a bright place and then rotate the diopter adjustment dial to where the line of the AF frame is clearest.

∫ Direction detection function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P111) is set to [ON])

VQT1G28

Page 36

Basic

Changing the information display on the LCD monitor

Press [DISPLAY] to change.

C Normal display D No display

E [DISPLAY]/[LCD MODE] button F LCD monitor

• You can also take pictures while looking at the LCD monitor. (Live View) Refer to P54 for more information.

Making the LCD monitor screen easier to see

You can make the LCD monitor screen easier to see by pressing [LCD MODE] for 1 second and then pressing 3/4 to select a mode.

• Read P56 for details.

Matching the Focus and the Exposure Automatically

(AF: Auto Focus/Program AE

mode [ ])

The camera automatically sets the aperture value and the shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject. Phase difference AF is activated when taking pictures with the Viewfinder.

• Remove the lens cap.

• Turn the camera on. (P24)

• Set the drive mode lever to [ ].

A Shutter button

1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS].

• “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus

Single”. The focus is fixed when you press the shutter button halfway.

VQT1G28

Page 37

Basic

2 Aim the AF frame B to the point

you want to focus on and then press the shutter button halfway.

F Viewfinder Display

• You can check the aperture value C and shutter speed D.

• The camera beeps and the focus indication E lights when the subject is focused.

• The focus indication blinks when the subject is not focused. In this case, a picture is not taken. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject again.

• Refer to P39 for information about subjects that are difficult to focus on.

• The camera focuses on any of 3 focus area points– left, right or center in the AF frame and a lamp (AF-LED display) lights where the subject is focused. You can change the setting for the AF-LED display in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu. (P106)

• Refer to P38 for information about Program shift.

• The focus range is 0.29 m (0.95 feet) to ¶. (when the supplied lens is attached)

• If the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO100] and the aperture value is set to F3.8 (when the supplied lens is attached), the shutter speed is automatically set between about 15 seconds and 1/4000th of a second.

3 Press the shutter button fully to

take the picture.

• A picture is not taken until the subject is

brought into focus.

• If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [OFF]. (P106)

• We recommend checking that the clock is set properly before taking pictures. (P24)

• When a time is set for power save (P28), the camera automatically turns off if you do not operate it within the set time. To operate the camera again, press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on.

∫ Setting the AF frame for phase

difference AF

If you press 2 while taking pictures with the Viewfinder, the AF frame setting screen is displayed. If you press 2/1, you can select the AF frame setting from AUTO (any of 3 focus area points– left, right or center), left fix, center fix or right fix.

• If you set [AUTO], the focus position is not predetermined. It is set to a position automatically determined by the camera at the time of focusing. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, select a setting other than [AUTO].

VQT1G28

Page 38

Basic

∫ Program shift

In program AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called program shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in program AE mode.

• Press the shutter button halfway and then rotate the front dial to activate program shift while the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed on the Viewfinder (about 10 seconds).

ISO

• The program shift indication A appears on the screen if program shift is activated.

• To cancel program shift, turn the camera off or rotate the front dial until the program shift indication disappears.

Example of program shift when using the supplied lens

0123456789 10 11 12 13 14

2.8

5.6

4 2 1 1

125

250

500

（Ev）

1000

2000

4000

A Aperture value B Shutter speed

1 Program shift amount 2 Program line chart

• You can change the operation method of the dials with [DIAL SET.] (P105) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.

• If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value and the shutter speed on the LCD monitor (information display screen) turn red. The aperture value and the shutter speed blink on the Viewfinder. (They do not blink when the flash is activated.)

• Program shift is canceled and the camera returns to normal program AE mode if more than 10 seconds pass after program shift is activated. However, the program shift setting is memorized.

• Depending on the brightness of the subject, program shift may not be activated.

VQT1G28

Page 39

Taking good pictures

∫ Focusing

• The focus range with auto focus is

0.29 m (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 indication lights.

• The camera will not focus on subjects properly in the following cases. – When there are both near and distant

subjects in a scene.

– When there is dirt or dust on glass

between the lens and the subject.

– When there are illuminated or glittering

objects around the subject. – When taking a picture in dark places. – When the subject is moving fast. – When the scene has low contrast. – When jitter occurs. – When recording a very bright subject. – When taking pictures of objects with a

repeated pattern e.g. the windows on a

building. We recommend taking pictures using AF/ AE lock (P104). In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P106) may turn on for focusing on the subject.

• Even when the focus indication appears and the subject is focused, it is canceled if you release the shutter button. Press the shutter button halfway again.

∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake)

• Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button.

• We recommend using a tripod. Also, be careful how you hold the camera (P35). Using the self-timer (P74) or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) (P127) prevents jittering caused by pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod.

Basic

• Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the image appears. We recommend using a tripod. – Slow sync. (P65) – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction (P65) – In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode (P87) – When you set to a slow shutter speed

(P42)

∫ Exposure

• If [LCD AUTO] in the [SETUP] menu is set to [OFF] and you press the shutter button halfway when the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value A and the shutter speed B turn red. The aperture value and the shutter speed blink on the Viewfinder. (They do not blink when the flash is activated.)

• When most of the subject is bright, such as during fine weather or snow, the recorded pictures may become dark. In these cases, compensate the exposure towards positive. (P44)

Continuously focusing on a subject (AFC) (When taking pictures with the Viewfinder)

This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by continuously focusing on the movement of the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway. When taking pictures of a moving subject, the camera predicts the movement of the subject and focuses on it. (motion prediction)

VQT1G28

Page 40

Basic

• Check that the camera is set to taking pictures with the Viewfinder. When taking pictures with Live View, press [LIVE VIEW] to switch the setting so the camera is set to taking pictures with the Viewfinder. (P35)

Set the focus mode lever to [AFC].

• “AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”. The camera is continuously focusing on the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• It may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.

• Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.

• Refer to P71 for information about focusing on the subject in burst mode.

• [AFC] in focus mode is not activated when taking pictures with Live View. If you switch the focus mode lever to [AFC], the message [SWITCH TO AFS] appears and [AFS] in focus mode is set.

Taking Pictures in Auto Mode

This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the basic functions appear in the menu to make operations simple.

Switch the focus mode lever to [AFS] or [AFC].

∫ Changing the settings Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu, the [SETUP] menu or the [CUSTOM MENU] menu and then select the item to set. (P26)

Items that can be set

Menu Item

[REC] mode

[SETUP] menu

[CUSTOM MENU]

∫ Auto Mode Settings

In auto mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages corresponding to each item.

• Light Sensitivity (P78): [AUTO]

• Metering mode (P81): []

• White Balance (P75): [AWB]

• [AF] (P37, 60): Face detection (When taking pictures with Live View) 3-area-focusing (When taking pictures with the Viewfinder)

• [FILM MODE] (P92): [STANDARD]

• [OIS MODE] (P96): [MODE1]

[ASPECT] (P94) [PICT.SIZE] (P94) [QUALITY] (P94) “About the Setup Menu”

P28 to 32 [CUST. SET MEM.]

(P104) [DISPLAY SET] (P107)

VQT1G28

Page 41

• [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P97): [OFF]

• [D.ZOOM] (P98): [OFF]

• [FLASH] (P64): [AUTO]

• [FLASH SYNC.] (P68): [1ST]

• [FLASH ADJUST.] (P68): [0]

• [BURST RATE] (P71): High speed

• [AUTO BRACKET] (P72): [STEP]: [ ] [SEQUENCE]: [0/`/_]

• Self-timer (P74): 10 seconds

• [MIRROR UP] (P102): [ON]

• [COLOR SPACE] (P103): [sRGB]

• [LONG SHTR NR] (P103): [ON]

• [AF/AE LOCK] (P104): [AE]

• [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] (P104): [OFF]

• [ISO LIMIT SET] (P80): [OFF]

• [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P106): [ON]

• [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P106): [ON]

• [AF+MF] (P106): [OFF]

• [AF-LED] (P106): [ON]

• [LIVE VIEW AF] (P107): []

• [MENU RESUME] (P107): [ON]

• [SHOOT W/O LENS] (P107): [OFF]

Basic

Aperture-priority AE [ ]

Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.

1 Rotate the front dial left and right

to set the aperture value.

2 Take a picture.

• You can change the operation method of the dials with [DIAL SET.] (P105) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.

• If [LCD AUTO] in the [SETUP] menu is set to [OFF] and you press the shutter button halfway when the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed on the LCD monitor (information display screen) turn red. The aperture value and the shutter speed blink on the Viewfinder. (They do not blink when the flash is activated.)

• When most of the subject is bright, such as during fine weather or snow, the recorded pictures may become dark. In these cases, compensate the exposure towards positive. (P44)

• When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the setting for the front dial becomes effective if you rotate the aperture ring to the [A] position and the aperture ring setting takes priority if you rotate the aperture ring to a position other than [A].

VQT1G28

Page 42

Basic

Shutter-priority AE [ ]

When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.

1 Rotate the front dial left and right

to set the shutter speed.

2 Take a picture.

• You can change the operation method of the dials with [DIAL SET.] (P105) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.

• When most of the subject is bright, such as during fine weather or snow, the recorded pictures may become dark. In these cases, compensate the exposure towards positive. (P44)

• When the flash is activated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second. (P67)

• If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the screen counts down.

VQT1G28

• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

• You cannot set Slow sync. [ ] and Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ]. (P65)

• Intelligent ISO sensitivity control cannot be set.

• The ISO sensitivity is automatically set to [AUTO] if you switch from intelligent ISO sensitivity control to shutter-priority AE mode.

Manual Exposure [ ]

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.

1 Rotate the front or rear dial to the

left or right to set the aperture value or the shutter speed.

Set the aperture value A.

Set the shutter speed B.

2 Press the shutter button halfway.

ISO

C Viewfinder Display

• Manual exposure assistance D appears for about 10 seconds to show an approximation of the exposure condition.

Page 43

• If the exposure is not adequate, check the aperture value and the shutter speed that have been set.

• You can also check the manual exposure assistance on the LCD monitor when taking pictures with the Viewfinder or with Live View.

3 Press the shutter button fully to

take the picture.

∫ Manual Exposure Assistance

The exposure is adequate.

Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.

Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.

• The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures using Auto Review.

∫ About [B] (Bulb)

If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is pressed fully (up to about 8 minutes). The shutter closes if you release the shutter button. Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of fireworks, a night scene etc.

• If you set the shutter speed to [B], [ ] is displayed on the Viewfinder and [B] is displayed on the LCD monitor.

• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a sufficiently charged battery. (P18)

• We recommend using a tripod or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B]. Refer to P127 for information about the remote shutter.

• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], noise may become

Basic

visible. To avoid picture noise, we recommend setting [LONG SHTR NR] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON] before taking pictures. (P103)

• The manual exposure assistance does not appear.

• You can change the operation method of the dials with [DIAL SET.] (P105) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.

• If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the screen counts down.

• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

• You cannot set the following items in manual exposure. – AUTO [ ], AUTO/Red-eye reduction

[ ], Slow sync. [ ] and Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ]

– Intelligent ISO sensitivity control or

[AUTO] in ISO sensitivity. (The ISO sensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100] if you switch from Intelligent ISO sensitivity control or [AUTO] to manual exposure.)

– Exposure compensation

• When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes priority.

VQT1G28

Page 44

Basic

STANDARD

−

1+1+10−2

ISO

100

Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.

Under exposed

Compensate the exposure towards positive.

Properly exposed

1 Rotate the rear dial to

compensate the exposure.

ISO

STANDARD

ISO

100

A Viewfinder Display B When taking pictures with Live View

• You can compensate from [j2EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].

• Select [0] to return to the original exposure.

• [ ] and the selected exposure compensation value are displayed on the Viewfinder.

• The exposure compensation value is displayed on the LCD monitor when taking pictures with Live View. Refer to P54 for information about Live View.

2 Press the shutter button halfway

to set the selected exposure.

Compensate the exposure towards

VQT1G28

Over exposed

negative.

Page 45

∫ If you are using the front dial to

compensate the exposure

If you set [DIAL SET.] (P105) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ EXPOSURE COMP.], you can compensate the exposure by the front dial. (It is set to [ EXPOSURE COMP.] at the time of purchase.)

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

menu.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [DIAL SET.] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu [ ] and then press 1.

Press 4 to select [ EXPOSURE COMP.] and then press [MENU/SET].

Basic

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].

/SET

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

• After performing steps 1 to 4, rotate the front dial to compensate the exposure.

• EV is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed.

• The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject.

• Rotate the dial slowly but surely.

• You cannot compensate the exposure in the following cases. – Manual exposure mode

2 Rotate the focus ring to focus on

the subject.

• The focus indication lights on the

Viewfinder when the focus ring is rotated to focus on the subject. The focus area is fixed to the AF frame on the center of the screen.

3 Take the picture.

VQT1G28

Page 46

Basic

∫ Technique for Manual focus

1 Rotate the focus ring. 2 Rotate it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating

the focus ring slowly in reverse.

• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

• After turning the camera off and then on again or canceling power save mode, focus on the subject again.

∫ About the focus distance reference

mark

The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance. Use this when taking pictures with manual focus or taking close-up pictures.

• 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 indication lights.

• The available flash range is about 2.0 m (6.6 feet) to 5.5 m (18.0 feet) (Wide) (When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].). We recommend setting the flash to Forced OFF [ ] when you take pictures at close range.

• If you are taking close-up pictures – We recommend using a tripod and the

self-timer (P74).

– The effective focus range (depth of field)

is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.

– The resolution of the periphery of the

picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

A Focus distance reference mark B Focus distance reference line C [0.29] m (0.95 feet)

VQT1G28

Page 47

Taking Pictures with

the Zoom

With the 14 mm to 50 mm focal length of the supplied lens (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm), you can make people and subjects appear closer (up to 3.6a optical zoom) and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle.

Basic

∫ To make subjects appear further away

use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom ring towards Wide.

14 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm)

A Te l e B Wide

∫ To make subjects appear closer use

(Tele)

Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele.

50 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 100 mm)

3.6a

• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

VQT1G28

Page 48

Basic

Playing Back Pictures

1 Press [ ].

2 Press 2/1 or rotate the front dial

to select the picture.

2/ : Play back the previous picture 1/ : Play back the next picture

• The first recorded picture will be displayed after the last recorded picture.

• When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically are played back vertically. (P111) (You can only use this when using a lens that supports the direction detection function. (P13))

• This camera is based on the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” which was established by the “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)”.

• The LCD monitor may not be able to display the details of the recorded pictures. You can use the playback zoom (P51) to check the details of the pictures.

• If you play back pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture quality may deteriorate. (The pictures are displayed as [THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] on the screen.)

• If you change a folder name or file name on your PC, the pictures may not play back on the camera.

• If you play back a non-standard file, the folder/file number is indicated by [—] and the screen may turn black.

Changing the Information Displayed on the playback screen

Press [DISPLAY] to switch the monitor screen.

• If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession.

∫ To finish playback

Press [ ] again or press the shutter button halfway.

VQT1G28

A [DISPLAY] button B LCD monitor

• The [DISPLAY] button is not activated when the menu screen is displayed. You can only select Normal display or No display in playback zoom (P51) and during a slide show (P109).

Page 49

• Refer to P55 for information about the

STANDARD

ISO

100

RGB

ISO

100

1/19

F5.6

125P

ISO

100

histogram E

ISO

100

F5.6

125

1/19

Basic

Deleting Pictures

Press [ ].

F5.6 125

ISO

STANDARD

10:00 DEC. 1. 2007

36482736

100

100-0001

RGB

F5.6 125

ISO

100

1/19

100-0001

C Normal display D Detailed information display E Histogram display F Highlight display

G No display

¢ This is displayed if [HIGHLIGHT] (P30)

in the [SETUP] menu is set to [ON].

• The detailed information display, histogram display and highlight display do not appear during the following. – Playback zoom – Multi playback – Calendar playback

∫ To delete a single picture

1 Press 2/1 or rotate the front dial

to select the picture.

2/ : Play back the previous picture 1/ : Play back the next picture

2 Press [ ].

3 Press 3 to select [YES] and then

press [MENU/SET].

/SET

• While the picture is being deleted, [ ] appears on the screen.

VQT1G28

Page 50

Basic

∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/

[ALL DELETE]

1 Press [ ] twice.

Press 3/4 to select [MULTI DELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET].

/SET

• If you select [MULTI DELETE], perform

3 onwards.

steps

• If you select [ALL DELETE], perform steps

5 onwards.

• When [FAVORITE] (P110) is set to [ON], [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] appears. If you select [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ], perform

5 onwards. (However, if none of

steps the pictures have [ ] displayed, you cannot select [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] even if [FAVORITE] is set to [ON].)

3 Press 2/1 to select the picture

and then press 4 to set.

(Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE])

• Repeat the above procedure.

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If

4 is pressed again, the setting is canceled.

• The icon [ ] blinks red if the selected picture is protected and cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting and then delete the picture. (P114)

4 Press [ ].

5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then

press [MENU/SET].

(Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE])

/SET

• [DELETE ALL PICTURES ON THE MEMORY CARD ?] is displayed when using [ALL DELETE] and [DELETE ALL EXCEPT ?] is displayed when using [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ].

• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [ALL DELETE] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ], the deleting will stop halfway.

• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Double-check pictures before deleting them.

• Do not turn off the camera while deleting.

• Use a sufficiently charged battery (P18) or the AC adaptor (P128) when deleting.

• It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures at one time using [MULTI DELETE].

• The greater the number of pictures the longer it takes to delete them.

• The pictures are not deleted even if you select [ALL DELETE] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] in the following cases. – The Write-Protect switch on the SD

Memory Card or the SDHC Memory Card is slid to the [LOCK] side. (P23)

– The file does not conform to the DCF

standard. (P48)

– The pictures are protected [ ]. (P114)

VQT1G28

Page 51

Using the Playback Zoom

1 Press [ ].

2 Rotate the rear dial right to

enlarge the picture.

• 1a>2a>4a>8a> 16a

• The magnification becomes lower when

you rotate the rear dial left after enlarging the picture. The magnification becomes higher when you rotate the rear dial right.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second so that you can check the position of the enlarged section.

3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the

position.

• When you move the position to be

displayed, the zoom position indication appears for about 1 second.

∫ To stop using the playback zoom

Rotate the rear dial left or press [MENU/ SET].

Basic

∫ Switching the displayed image while

maintaining the playback zoom

You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and zoom position for the playback zoom.

Rotate the front dial during playback zoom to switch images.

: To move to the previous image. : To move to the next image.

∫ Deleting a picture during the playback

zoom

1 Press [ ]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET].

• Even if the indications on the screen are turned off in normal playback mode (P48), the magnification and operation appear on the screen when the playback zoom is activated. You can switch between displaying or not displaying the indications on the screen by pressing [DISPLAY]. When you set the magnification to 1a, the indications on the screen are displayed as in normal playback mode.

• The more a picture is enlarged, the rougher it becomes.

• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the trimming function. (P116)

• The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.

• The zoom magnification and the zoom position are canceled when the camera is turned off (including power save mode).

• The zoom position returns to the center in the following images. – Images with different aspect ratios – Images with different numbers of

recorded pixels

– Images with a different rotation direction

(when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON])

VQT1G28

Page 52

Basic

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

1 Press [ ].

2 Rotate the rear dial left to display

multiple screens.

(Screen when 9 screens are displayed)

• 1 screen>9 screens>25 screens> Calendar screen display (P53)

• After multiple screens are displayed, rotate the rear dial further left to display 25 screens and the calendar screen (P53). Rotate the rear dial right to return to the previous screen.

3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a

picture.

∫ Examples of 25 screens

∫ To return to normal playback

Rotate the rear dial right or press [MENU/ SET].

• The picture framed in orange is displayed on the 1 screen playback screen.

∫ To delete a picture during multi

playback

1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture

and then press [ ].

2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET].

• Even if the indications on the screen are turned off in normal playback mode (P48), the recording information etc. appears on the screen in multi playback. If you return to the previous screen, the indications on the screen are displayed as in normal playback mode.

• Pictures will not be displayed in the rotated direction even if [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON]. (P111)

• The recording date and number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures A are displayed.

• Depending on the recorded pictures and the settings, the following icons are displayed on the screen. –[FAVORITE] [ ] – [BABY1]/[BABY2] [ ] and [PET]

[ ] in scene mode

– Travel destination [ ]

• You can also use the front dial to select.

VQT1G28

Page 53

Displaying Pictures by Recording Date

(Calendar Playback)

You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function.

1 Press [ ].

2 Rotate the rear dial left to display

the calendar screen.

• The recording date of the picture

selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed.

• If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day is displayed.

• The calendar is displayed monthly.

3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the

date to be played back.

2/1: Select the date 3/4: Select the month

• If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

pictures that were recorded on the selected date.

/SET

Basic

• The pictures that were recorded on the selected date are displayed on the 9 screens playback screen.

• Rotate the rear dial left to return to the calendar screen display.

5 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a

picture and then press [MENU/ SET].

• The selected picture is displayed on the

1 screen playback screen.

∫ To return to the 1 screen playback

screen

After the calendar screen is displayed, rotate the rear dial right to display 25 screens, 9 screens (P52) and the 1 screen playback screen.

• The pictures are displayed without being rotated even if you set [ROTATE DISP.] to [ON]. (P111)

• You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.

• If the recording date of the picture selected in 25 screen multi playback is not between January 2000 and December 2099, the camera automatically displays it in the oldest calendar date.

• Pictures processed on a PC or other equipment may be displayed with dates different from the actual recording dates.

• If the date is not set in the camera (P24), the recording date is set as January 1st,

2007.

• If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME] (P129), the pictures are displayed by the dates at the travel destination in calendar playback.

VQT1G28

Page 54

Advanced

Taking Pictures with Live View

You can take pictures while showing the subject on the LCD monitor. This is called Live View. This is useful as it allows you to check the composition on the LCD monitor.

Press [LIVE VIEW] to switch to the Live View recording screen.

A When taking pictures with the

Viewfinder

B When taking pictures with Live View

∫ You can do the following when taking

pictures with Live View

• Guide lines display (P55)

You can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the balance of the subject.

• Histogram display (P55)

You can display the exposure of a picture as a graph.

• LCD mode (P56)

You can set Power LCD to make the LCD monitor screen become brighter than normal and Auto power LCD to automatically activate Power LCD in bright places such as outdoors etc.

• AF mode setting (P60)

You can match the focus to the recording situation and the composition you want to take. You can only select face detection etc. if [LIVE VIEW AF] (P107) is set to [ ].

• MF assist (P63)

You can enlarge a section of the screen for adjusting the focus.

• Aspect ratio (P94)

You can take pictures with a wide angle of view.

VQT1G28

• Extended optical zoom (P97)

You can enlarge the picture with no picture quality deterioration.

• Digital zoom (P98)

You can further enhance the zoom magnification.

• Refer to P132 for information about the screen display when taking pictures with Live View.

• Attach the eye piece cap when taking pictures with Live View. (P17)

• The exposure and the color tone may differ when taking pictures with Live View and when taking pictures with the Viewfinder.

• [AFC] in focus mode is not activated when taking pictures with Live View. (P39) If you switch the focus mode lever to [AFC], the message [SWITCH TO AFS] appears and [AFS] in focus mode is set.

Tips for taking good pictures with Live View

• Hold the camera gently with both hands, 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.

• Do not cover the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.

• If the LCD monitor screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, we recommend using your hand or another object to block the light when using the camera.

• When holding the camera vertically, hold it with the AF assist lamp A at the top of the camera.

Page 55

Changing the Information

125

ISO

100

F5.6P

STANDARD

125

ISO

100

F5.6P

STANDARD

Displayed

Press [DISPLAY] to switch the monitor screen.

A [DISPLAY] button B LCD monitor

• The [DISPLAY] button is not activated when the menu screen is displayed.

• You can set the information to display on the LCD monitor. (P107)

ISO

100

F5.6

125

STANDARD

F5.6

STANDARD

ISO

100

125

Advanced

∫ Recording guide lines display

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

Guide line 1

∫ Histogram

A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. 1 When the values are distributed evenly,

the exposure is proper and the brightness is well-balanced.

2 When the values are concentrated on

the left, the picture is under exposed.

3 When the values are concentrated on

the right, the picture is over exposed.

C Normal display D Display with histogram E No display (Recording guide line 1) F No display (Recording guide line 2) G No display

¢1 Histogram ¢2 You can set the position of the guide

lines in advance with [GUIDE 2] in [DISPLAY SET] (P107) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.

VQT1G28

Page 56

Advanced

Examples of histogram

Brightening the LCD Monitor

Press [LCD MODE] A for 1 second.

A Properly Exposed B Under Exposed C Over Exposed

¢ Histogram

• When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.

– When the flash is activated. – When the flash is closed.

• When the brightness of the LCD monitor is not correctly displayed in dark places.

• When the exposure is not adequately adjusted.

• The histogram is an approximation in recording mode.

• The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc.

• Check for any white saturated areas with the highlight feature when the auto review function is activated. (P30)

VQT1G28

2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.

[]: [AUTO POWER LCD]

[]: [POWER LCD]

[OFF] The LCD monitor returns

The Power LCD is automatically activated in bright places such as outdoors etc. When the Power LCD is activated, [ ] changes to [ ].

The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.

to the normal brightness.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

• The [AUTO POWER LCD] icon

([ ]([ ])) or [POWER LCD] icon ([ ]) appears.

Page 57

∫ Canceling setting

If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for 1 second the screen shown in step displayed. Select [OFF] to cancel a setting.

2 is

Advanced

∫ Taking pictures at a high angle

Take hold of the LCD monitor open knob A with your fingers, pull the knob towards you and rotate the monitor 180o.

• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto power LCD mode or Power LCD mode.

• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor screen are increased in Auto power LCD and Power LCD. Therefore, some subjects may look different on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.

• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again. If the screen is difficult to see because of

•

light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or another object to block the light.

• Auto power LCD mode is not activated in the following case. – In playback mode [ ]

LCD Monitor

This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the LCD monitor when taking pictures with Live View.

∫ Taking pictures at a normal angle

• This is convenient when there is someone in front of you and you cannot get close to the subject.

∫ Taking pictures at a low angle

Take hold of the LCD monitor open knob with your fingers, and pull the knob toward you and rotate the monitor 180o.

• This is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc. that are in a low position.

LCD monitor rotation direction

1 Maximum 180o 2 270o

VQT1G28

Page 58

Advanced

∫ Taking pictures with the camera held

vertically

Take hold of the LCD monitor open knob with your fingers, open the LCD monitor and rotate it to an angle that makes it easy to see.

Taking pictures at a normal angle

Taking pictures at a high angle

• When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some distortion, however this is not a malfunction. Moreover, this has no effect on the taken pictures or playback.

• When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inwards to prevent dirt and scratches.

Auto focus when taking pictures with Live View

If auto focus is used when taking pictures with Live View, you can only take pictures with face detection (P60) etc. in AF mode if [LIVE VIEW AF] (P107) is set to contrast AF [ ].

1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS].

Taking pictures at a low angle

• Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use excessive force as it may be damaged.

VQT1G28

2 Aim the screen at the point you

want to focus on and then press the shutter button halfway.

Page 59

• The camera beeps and the focus indication lights (green) C when the subject is focused.

• The focus indication blinks (green) when the subject is not focused. In this case, a picture is not taken. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject again.

• Refer to P39 for information about subjects that are difficult to focus on.

• You can check the aperture value A and the shutter speed B.

• If the AF mode D is set to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ], the AF area E is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus. (P60)

• The focus range is 0.29 m (0.95 feet) to ¶. (when the supplied lens is attached)

3 Press the shutter button fully to

take the picture.

• A picture is not taken until the subject is

brought into focus.

• If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [OFF]. (P106)

• The shutter sound is heard twice when 1 picture is taken. The first shutter sound is heard when the shutter returns to the position before a picture is taken and the second shutter sound is heard when the picture is actually taken.

Advanced

red. (However, they do not turn red when the flash is activated.)

• The brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the brightness of the recorded pictures especially when recording in dark places.

∫ Switching to Phase difference AF

You can set Phase difference AF if you press [MENU/SET] to display the [CUSTOM MENU] menu and then set [LIVE VIEW AF] (P107) to [ ].

• When you press the shutter button halfway, the mirror goes down and then goes up to enable the camera to focus. At this time, the same sound is heard as when the shutter button is pressed fully. However a picture is not taken.

• If the shutter button is pressed fully and then released, the shutter sound is heard. However a picture is not taken.

• The time between pressing the shutter button fully and the picture being taken (release time lag) becomes even longer than when taking pictures with the Viewfinder.

• The camera automatically switches to phase difference AF [ ] (P59) if you use a lens that does not support contrast AF (P13) even if [LIVE VIEW AF] (P107) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [ ] (P58).

• If you press the shutter button halfway when the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn

VQT1G28

Page 60

Advanced

AF mode when taking pictures with Live View

Setting the method used to focus

Reset [LIVE VIEW AF] (P107) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ ] if it is set to [ ]. Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition.

1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS].

2 Press 2 ().

3 Press 2/1 to select AF mode and

then press [MENU/SET] to close.

/SET

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close.

Face detection:

The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.

9-area-focusing:

The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.

Multi-area-focusing:

The camera focuses on any of the selected areas. This is effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.

3-area-focusing:

The camera focuses on any of 3 focus areas points – left, right or center. This is effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.

1-area-focusing:

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.

Spot-focusing:

The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.

VQT1G28

Page 61

∫ About face detection

This function detects a person’s face in the image area so that the focus can be adjusted properly. This is particularly effective in preventing errors such as when the focus is on the background when taking a commemorative photograph.

• When the camera detects a person’s face, the following color AF area is displayed. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

• Up to 15 AF areas are displayed.

• When [ ] is selected and the metering mode is set to multiple [ ], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit the person’s face.

• Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF] is switched to [ ]. – When the face is not facing the camera – When the face is at an angle – When the face is extremely bright or

dark – When there is little contrast on the faces – When the facial features are hidden

behind sunglasses, etc. – When the face appears small on the

screen – When there is rapid movement – When the subject is other than a human

being – When the camera is shaking

• The face detection function is not activated when using the digital zoom.

Advanced

• The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places or when using the digital zoom.

• The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time. The focus position is not predetermined. It is set to a position automatically determined by the camera at the time of focusing. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ ] or [ ].

• If the AF mode is set to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.

• Switch the AF mode to [ ] if it is difficult to focus using [ ].

• This setting is fixed to face detection when taking pictures with Live View in auto mode [ ].

• It is not possible to set face detection in the following cases. – In [FOOD] in scene mode

VQT1G28

Page 62

Advanced

∫ About AF area selection

You can select the AF area when [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected.

1 Set the focus to [AFS]. 2 Press 2 (). 3 Press 2/1 to select AF mode and

then press 4.

4 Move the AF area with 3/4/2/1.

When selecting [ ]

You can select the AF area frame as shown in the following illustration by pressing 3/ 4/2/1.

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select the AF area frame.

Manual focus when taking pictures with Live View

1 Set the focus mode lever to [MF].

5 Press [MENU/SET] to close.

When selecting [ ] or [ ]

You can select 1 AF area from the 11 areas.

• The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [].

VQT1G28

Page 63

2 Rotate the focus ring to focus on

the subject.

• [ ] appears on the LCD monitor for

about 5 seconds if you set to take pictures with manual focus.

3 Take the picture.

Advanced

∫ About MF Assist

If you press [MENU/SET] after pressing 2 when taking pictures with manual focus, the MF assist screen is enlarged 8 times and it becomes easier to focus.

1 Press 2 to display the MF assist

screen.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to change the

position of the MF assist screen.

∫ Technique for Manual focus

1 Rotate the focus ring. 2 Rotate it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating

the focus ring slowly in reverse.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to magnify the

MF assist screen.

/SET

• Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.

• The enlarged area can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.

VQT1G28

Page 64

Advanced

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close MF

assist.

Press the flash until it clicks.

• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.

• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ] while the flash is closed.

/SET

• The screen returns to the previous screen.

• The MF assist disappears in the following cases. – About 10 seconds after you stop

pressing 3/4/2/1 or rotating the focus ring

– When the shutter button is pressed

halfway

• The MF assist returns to the center of the screen when the camera is turned off and then on again.

• You cannot use MF assist when using the digital zoom.

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

∫ Switching to the appropriate flash

setting

Set the flash to match the recording.

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

menu.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select

[FLASH] in the [REC] menu [ ] and then press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select the mode

and then press [MENU/SET].

/SET

• Refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode” on P66 for information about available flash settings.

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select a menu item.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

A To open the flash

Slide the [ OPEN] lever.

B To close the flash

VQT1G28

OPEN

• [ ] is displayed on the Viewfinder if you open the flash.

• You can also use [FUNC] to set. (P91)

Page 65

Advanced

:AUTO

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.

: Forced ON

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

: Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background.

: Forced OFF

The flash is fixed to Forced OFF [ ] when it is closed. The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the flash is not permitted.

¢ The flash is activated twice. The

interval between the first and second flash is longer when [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.

: Slow sync.

If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background.

VQT1G28

Page 66

Advanced

∫ Available flash settings by recording

mode

The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting)

¥ —————±

¥±±±±±±

¥±±±±±± ¥±±±——± ——¥±——± ±¥±———± ¥±±———± ±¥±———± ±¥±——±±

——————¥ ——————¥ ——————¥ ——————¥

¥ — ± ———± ¥ — ± ———± ¥ — ± ———± ¥ — ± ———± ¥ — ± ———± ¥ — ± ———± ¥ — ± ———±

—————¥± ——————¥ ——————¥ ——————¥ ——————¥ ¥ — ± ———±

±¥±———±

±¥±———± ¥ — ± ———±

• You cannot set AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ], Forced ON/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] when 2nd Curtain Synchro is set.

• The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary.

• The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the advanced scene mode or the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting if the advanced scene mode or the scene mode is changed and then used.

The available flash range to take pictures

∫

(when the supplied lens is attached)

The available flash settings for the built-in flash differ depending on the ISO sensitivity setting.

ISO

sensitivity

AUTO

ISO100

ISO200

ISO400

ISO800

ISO1600

Available flash range

Wide Tele

2.0 m

(6.6 feet) to

5.5 m

(18.0 feet)

2.0 m

(6.6 feet) to

2.8 m

(9.2 feet)

2.0 m

(6.6 feet) to

3.9 m

(12.8 feet)

2.0 m

(6.6 feet) to

5.5 m

(18.0 feet)

2.0 m

(6.6 feet) to

7.8 m

(25.6 feet)

2.0 m

(6.6 feet) to

11.0 m

(36.1 feet)

1.0 m

(3.3 feet) to

3.7 m

(12.1 feet)

1.0 m

(3.3 feet) to

1.9 m

(6.2 feet)

1.0 m

(3.3 feet) to

2.6 m

(8.5 feet)

1.0 m

(3.3 feet) to

3.7 m

(12.1 feet)

1.0 m

(3.3 feet) to

5.3 m

(17.4 feet)

1.0 m

(3.3 feet) to

7.5 m

(24.6 feet)

VQT1G28

Page 67

• The available flash range is an approximation.

• Refer to P78 for the ISO sensitivity.

• Refer to P39, 86 for the focus range.

• If the distance between the camera and the subject is less than 2.0 m (6.6 feet) when taking a picture with the flash, the photo flash will be obscured by the lens and one part of the screen will become dark. Check the distance between the camera and the subject when taking a picture.

• To avoid picture noise, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity before taking pictures. (P78)

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting

:AUTO

Shutter speed

(Sec.)

¢1

to 1/4000

1/30

:AUTO/

Red-eye reduction

¢2

: Forced ON

1/30

to 1/160

: Forced ON/

Red-eye reduction

: Slow sync.

1 to 1/4000

: Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction

¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in [ ] ¢2 This becomes 60 seconds in [ ]

mode and B (Bulb) in [ ] mode.

• When the flash is activated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second.

• Do not look directly at the flash at close range when it is activated.

• Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting.

• Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or other objects.

Advanced

• Do not carry the camera using the opened built-in flash.

• Do not close the flash soon after it is activated prior to taking pictures due to Auto/Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.

• If you press the shutter button halfway when the flash is activated, the flash icon on the LCD monitor turns red.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

• The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient. (P75)

• If you repeat taking a picture, it may not actually be taken even if the flash is activated. Take a picture after the access indication disappears.

• The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.

• When taking pictures in burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated.

• If you take pictures with the flash when the lens hood is attached, the flash may be obscured by the lens hood.

• When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the built-in flash. Refer to P125 for the external flash.

VQT1G28

Page 68

Advanced

Adjusting the flash output

Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low.

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

menu.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select

[FLASH ADJUST.] in the [REC] menu [ ] and then press 1.

Press 2/1 to adjust the flash output and then press [MENU/SET].

/SET

• Select [0] to return to the original flash output.

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to set.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro

2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

menu.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select

[FLASH SYNC.] in the [REC] menu [ ] and then press 1.

3 Press 4 to select [2ND] and then

press [MENU/SET].

/SET

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select a menu item.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

∫ 1st curtain synchro

2560

• You can adjust from [`2EV] to [_2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].

• If you adjust the flash output, the adjusted flash output value is displayed on the LCD monitor. Also, [ ] is displayed on the Viewfinder.

• The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

VQT1G28

1/25F2.8

• The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.

Page 69

∫ 2nd curtain synchro

125

ISO

100

F5.6P

STANDARD

AEL

2560

1/25F2.8

• The light source appears behind the subject and picture becomes dynamic.

Advanced

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock)

• Set it to [1ST] normally.

• [2ND] is displayed in the flash icon on the LCD monitor if you set [FLASH SYNC.] to [2ND].

• The flash sync. settings are also effective when using an external flash. (P125)

• When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of 2nd curtain synchro may deteriorate.

• You cannot set AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ], Forced ON/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] when [FLASH SYNC.] is set to [2ND].

This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF frame or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.

∫ Fixing the exposure only

1 Align the screen with the subject

that you want to fix the exposure of.

A Viewfinder Display

2 Press and hold [AFL/AEL] to fix

the exposure.

AEL

F5.6

STANDARD

ISO

100

125

ISO

AEL

B Viewfinder Display C When taking pictures with Live View D AE lock indication

• The aperture value and the shutter speed light.

VQT1G28

Page 70

Advanced

• If you release [AFL/AEL], [AF/AE LOCK] is canceled.

3 While pressing [AFL/AEL], move

the camera as you compose the picture.

4 Press the shutter button halfway

to focus on the subject and then press it fully.

ISO

AEL

E Viewfinder Display

∫ Fixing the focus or the focus/the

exposure

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

menu.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [AF/

AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu [ ] and then press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select [AF] or [AF/

AE] and then press [MENU/SET].

/SET

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select a menu item.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

When [AF] is selected (Fixing the focus only)

1 Aim the AF frame at the subject. 2 Press and hold [AFL/AEL] to fix the

focus.

• The focus indication lights when the subject is focused.

• If you release [AFL/AEL], [AF/AE LOCK] is canceled.

3 While pressing [AFL/AEL], move the

camera as you compose the picture and then press the shutter button fully.

When [AF/AE] is selected (Fixing the focus and the exposure)

1 Aim the AF frame at the subject. 2 Press and hold [AFL/AEL] to fix the

focus and the exposure.

• The focus indication, aperture value and the shutter speed light when the subject is focused and the exposure is set.

• If you release [AFL/AEL], [AF/AE LOCK] is canceled.

3 While pressing [AFL/AEL], move the

camera as you compose the picture and then press the shutter button fully.

• If you set [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the exposure even if you release the [AFL/AEL] button after pressing it. (P104)

• AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in manual exposure mode.

• AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with manual focus.

• In auto mode [ ], the setting is fixed to AE lock.

VQT1G28

Page 71

Advanced

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

1 Set the drive mode lever to [ ].

A When burst mode is set to high speed

[H].

2 Focus on the subject and take a

picture.

• Hold down the shutter button fully to

activate the burst mode.

∫ Changing the burst speed

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

menu.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select

[BURST RATE] in the [REC] menu [ ] and then press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select [H] (High

speed) or [L] (Low speed) and then press [MENU/SET].

/SET

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select a menu item.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

∫ Burst speed

(High) (Low)

Burst speed

(pictures/

second)

• The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.

• The burst speeds indicated are when the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and the flash is not activated.

• The burst mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings. – ISO sensitivity (P78) – Picture size (P94) – Quality (P94) – Focus priority (P106) – Focus mode

• Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burst speed (pictures/ second) may become slower.

∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst

mode

Number of recordable pictures (pictures)

• Refer to P94 for information about RAW files.

• When there are no RAW files, pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed will become slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the picture size, the setting for [QUALITY] and the type of card used.

With RAW files

max. 3

Without RAW

files

Depends on

the remaining

capacity of the

card

VQT1G28

Page 72

Advanced

125

ISO

100

F5.6P

STANDARD

∫ Focusing in burst mode

The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu (P106) and the focus mode setting.

Focus mode

AFS

¢1

AFC

MF –

Focus

Priority

OFF

ON Normal focusing

OFF

Focus

At the first picture

Predicted

focusing

Focus set with

manual focus

¢2

¢3

¢1 When you take pictures using Live

View, the focus mode setting is [AFS] and the focus is fixed at the first picture.

¢2 The burst speed may become slower

because the camera is continuously focusing on the subject.

¢3 The burst speed does not become as

slow as when [FOCUS PRIORITY] is set to [ON].

• We recommend using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you want to keep the shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in burst mode. Refer to P127 for information about the remote shutter.

• The exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting. When burst mode is set to [ ], they are fixed to the values set for the first picture. When the burst speed is set to [ ], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.

• The auto review function is activated regardless of the setting for auto review. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.

• The burst speed is fixed to high speed [ ] in auto mode [ ].

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

In this mode, 3 pictures are recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure among different exposures.

1 Set the drive mode lever to [ ].

ISO

A Auto Bracket (When [ ] is set) B Viewfinder Display C When taking pictures with Live View

• [ ] is displayed on the Viewfinder. (It is displayed on the LCD monitor when taking pictures with Live View.)

2 Focus on the subject and take a

picture.

• If you press and hold the shutter button,

the number of pictures that you set is taken.

• The auto bracket indication blinks until the number of pictures that you set (3) is taken.

• The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the auto bracket setting, change the setting on the drive mode lever or turn the camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken.

F5.6

STANDARD

ISO

100

125

VQT1G28

Page 73

∫ Changing the settings for [STEP] and

[SEQUENCE] in auto bracket

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

menu.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select

[AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] menu [ ] and then press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select [STEP] or

[SEQUENCE] and then press 1.

4 Press 3/4 to select the setting

and then press [MENU/SET].

/SET

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to set.

When [STEP] has been selected in the screen shown in step

•[STEP]

–[ ]

3 1

–[ ]

When [SEQUENCE] has been selected in the screen shown in step

• [SEQUENCE]

–[0/`/_] –[`/0/_]

Advanced

5 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close

the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

• When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.

• The auto review function is activated regardless of the setting for auto review. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the subject.

• When the flash is activated or the number of recordable pictures is 2 or less, you can take only 1 picture.

• [STEP] is fixed to [ ] and [SEQUENCE] is fixed to [0/j/i] in auto mode [ ].

VQT1G28

Page 74

Advanced

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

1 Set the drive mode lever to [ ].

A Self-timer set to [ ]

2 Focus on the subject and take a

picture.

• A picture is not taken until the subject is

brought into focus.

• If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [OFF]. (P106)

• The self-timer indicator B blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). When [ ] is selected, the self-timer

•

indicator blinks again after the first and the second pictures are taken and the shutter is activated 2 seconds after it blinks.

VQT1G28

• If you press [MENU/SET] while taking a picture with the self-timer, it is canceled.

∫ Changing the time setting for the

self-timer

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

menu.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select

[SELF-TIMER] in the [REC] menu [ ] and then press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select the mode

and then press [MENU/SET].

/SET

Item Settings

10 seconds 10 seconds/3 pictures 2second

• If you set [ ], after 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select a menu item.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

• When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

• If you set [MIRROR UP] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON], you can prevent jitter (camera shake) caused by the mirror. (P102)

Page 75

• In auto mode [ ], the self-timer is fixed to 10 seconds.

• We recommend using a tripod when taking pictures with the self-timer. (When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.)

• Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 2 seconds when [ ] is selected.

• The flash output may not be constant when [ ] is selected.

Advanced

Adjusting the White Balance

This function allows you to reproduce a white color close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc. in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish. Select a setting that matches the recording conditions.

1 Press 4 ().

2 Press 2/1 to select the white

balance and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.

• You can also use the front dial or the

rear dial to select items.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

[AWB] (Auto white balance)

[] (Daylight)

[] (Cloudy)

for auto setting

for recording outdoors on a bright day

for recording outdoors on a cloudy day

/SET

VQT1G28

Page 76

Advanced

[] (Shade)

[] (Halogen)

[] (Flash)

[] (White set 1)

for recording outdoors in the shade on a bright day

for recording under halogen lighting

for recording with the flash only

for using the preset white balance

[] (White set 2)

[] (Color

for using the preset color temperature setting

temperature setting)

• [ ] is displayed on the Viewfinder if you set the white balance to a setting other than [AWB].

• You can also use [FUNC] to set. (P91)

∫ Auto white balance

The available white balance range is shown in the following illustration. When you take a picture beyond the available white balance range, the picture may appear reddish or bluish. Even within the confines of the range, the auto white balance may not operate properly if there are many light sources or there is no color close to white. In these cases, adjust the white balance.

1 Auto white balance will work in the

following range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 TV screen 6 Sunlight 7 White fluorescent light 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight

10)

KlKelvin Color Temperature

• You can finely adjust the white balance. (P77)

• The optimum white balance under fluorescent light differs depending on the type of fluorescent light so use [AWB], [] or [].

• When you take a picture with the flash, the white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient.

• The white balance cannot be set in the following cases. – In auto mode [ ] – In [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] and

[INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT]

mode – In [SCENERY] mode – In [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR

SPORTS] in [SPORTS] mode – In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode – In [SUNSET] and [FOOD] in scene

mode

Resetting the white balance

Use this to set the white balance manually.

1 Select [ ] or [ ] with step 2 on

P75 and then press 3.

VQT1G28

Page 77

Advanced

2 Aim the camera at a sheet of

white paper, or an object that is white etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

/SET

• You may not be able to set a new white balance if the subject is too bright or too dark. In this case, adjust the subject to an appropriate brightness and then reset the white balance.

Setting the color temperature

You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature becomes high the picture becomes bluish and as the color temperature becomes low the picture becomes reddish. (P76)

1 Select [ ] with step 2 on P75

and then press 3.

2 Press 3/4 to select the color

temperature and then press [MENU/SET].

/SET

• You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select items.

Finely adjusting the white balance

You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance.

1 Select the white balance with

step 2 on P75 and then press 4.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to finely adjust

the white balance and then press [MENU/SET].

/SET

2: A (AMBER: ORANGE TINT) 1: B (BLUE: BLUISH) 3: G_ (GREEN: GREENISH) 4: M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)

• If you finely adjust the white balance to A (amber), the white balance icon on

VQT1G28

Page 78

Advanced

the LCD monitor will change to orange. If you finely adjust the white balance to B (blue), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor will change to blue.

• If you finely adjust the white balance to G_ (green) or M` (magenta), [_] (green) or [`] (magenta) appears beside the white balance icon on the LCD monitor.

• Press [FUNC] to return to the center point.

• Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the white balance.

• You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.

• The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.

• The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

• The white balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the following cases. – When you reset the white balance in

[ ] or [ ] (P76)

– When you reset the color temperature

manually in [ ] (P77)

• You cannot finely adjust the white balance in the following cases. – In auto mode [ ] – In [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] and

[INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT]

mode – In [SCENERY] mode – In [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR

SPORTS] in [SPORTS] mode – In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode – In [SUNSET] and [FOOD] in scene

mode

Setting the Light Sensitivity

ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places.

1 Press 3().

A Viewfinder Display B When taking pictures with Live View

2 Press 2/1 to select the ISO

sensitivity and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.

• You can also use the front dial or the

rear dial to select items.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

ISO

/SET

VQT1G28

Page 79

ISO sensitivity 100 1600

Use in bright places (e.g. outdoors)

Use in dark places

Suitable

Not

suitable

Not

suitable

Suitable

Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased

ISO sensitivity Settings

The ISO sensitivity is

AUTO

automatically adjusted according to the brightness. The ISO sensitivity is

(Intelligent)

adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness.

100 The ISO sensitivity is 200 400

fixed to various settings.

800

1600

¢ When taking pictures with Live View

only

• You can set [ISO LIMIT SET]. (P80)

• When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically increased between [ISO100] and [ISO400] according to the brightness. (It can only increase up to [ISO200] when [ISO LIMIT SET] is set to [ISO200].)

• The ISO sensitivity automatically increases up to [ISO800] if you select [].

Advanced

∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO

sensitivity control) (When taking pictures with Live View only)

The camera detects the movement of the subject near the center of the screen and then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movement and the brightness of the subject.

• Jitter is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a moving subject by increasing the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter speed faster.

1/125 ISO800

• Noise is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a subject with no movement by decreasing the ISO sensitivity.

1/30 ISO200

• The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm the actual shutter speed on the information display for the picture being played back.

• You can also use [FUNC] to set. (P91)

• If you select [ ], digital zoom cannot be used.

• Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided even if [ ] is selected.

VQT1G28

Page 80

Advanced

• The camera may not be able to detect the movement of the subject in the following cases. – When the moving subject is small – When the moving subject is at the edge

of the screen

– When the subject starts moving the

instant the shutter button is pressed fully

– While AF is activated

• The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases. – In [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene

mode

– In [INDOOR PORTRAIT], [I.ISO

MACRO], [NORMAL SPORTS], [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR SPORTS] in advanced scene mode

• Program shift cannot be activated when the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ].

• You cannot select [ ] in shutter-priority AE mode and manual exposure mode. Also, you cannot select [AUTO] in manual exposure mode.

• To avoid picture noise, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity, setting [NOISE RED.] in [FILM MODE] towards [_] or setting the items except [NOISE RED.] towards [`] to take pictures. (P93)

Setting the maximum sensitivity setting

If you set a maximum setting for the ISO sensitivity, the camera automatically changes to the optimal ISO sensitivity for the brightness of the subject.

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

menu.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [ISO

LIMIT SET] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu [ ] and then press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select the ISO

sensitivity and then press [MENU/ SET].

/SET

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select a menu item.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

VQT1G28

Page 81

Advanced

Deciding the Method to Measure Brightness

(Metering mode)

1 Press 1 ().

A Viewfinder Display B When taking pictures with Live View

2 Press 2/1 to select the metering

method and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.

ISO

Multiple: This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method.

Center weighted: This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly.

Spot: This is the method used to focus on the subject in the limited narrow area on the center of the screen.

• Metering mode is fixed to multiple [ ] in auto mode [ ].

• The camera will adjust the exposure to suit the person’s face only when the AF mode is set to [ ] and multiple [ ] is selected.

• When spot [ ] is selected and the AF mode is set to [ ] or [ ], the camera will also move the spot metering target to match the AF area.

/SET

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select items.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

VQT1G28

Page 82

Advanced

Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings)

You can use custom set to save the current menu settings for the camera. You can save up to 3 menu settings in advance for future use.

• Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance.

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

menu.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select

[CUST. SET MEM.] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu [ ] and then press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select [ SET1],

[ SET2] or [ SET3] and then press [MENU/SET].

• When [YES] is selected, the settings

that were previously stored are overwritten.

• You cannot save the following menu item because they affect other recording modes. –[CLOCKSET]

5 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

/SET

4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then

press [MENU/SET].

/SET

VQT1G28

Page 83

Advanced

125

ISO

100

F3.8P

STANDARD

Taking pictures in Custom mode

You can select one of your own custom settings to suit the picture-taking conditions and other factors from among the registered patterns you have saved as custom settings ahead of time.

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

menu.

2 Press 3/4 to select [ SET1],

[ SET2] or [ SET3].

• Press 1 to display the settings for each

menu item. (Press 2 to return to the selection screen.)

• Only some of the menu items are displayed. (Refer to the following for the menu items that are displayed.) – [AF/AE LOCK] – [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] –[AF+MF] – [FOCUS PRIORITY] – [AF ASSIST LAMP] – [LIVE VIEW AF] – [BURST RATE] –[AUTOREVIEW] – [LONG SHTR NR] – [SHOOT W/O LENS]

3 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

/SET

F3.8

STANDARD

ISO

100

125

A When taking pictures with Live View

• Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen.

∫ When changing the menu settings

Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily with [ SET1], [ SET2] or [ SET3] selected, what has been registered will remain unchanged. To change what has been registered, overwrite the registered data using [CUST. SET MEM.] (P104) on the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.

• Even if the birthday setting for [BABY1]/ [BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode (P88) is changed in custom mode, it will not be registered. If you want to register the changed setting, overwrite the registered data using [CUST. SET MEM.] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.

• At the time of purchase, the initial settings for the program AE mode [ ] are registered in [ SET1], [ SET2] or [SET3].

VQT1G28

Page 84

Advanced

Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures

(Advanced scene mode)

In this mode, you can take quality pictures of such subjects as people, sporting events and activities, macro, scenery, and people in night scenes in accordance with the surrounding conditions.

1 Press 2/1 to select the

advanced scene mode.

(Screen when selecting [ ])

A When taking pictures with Live View

2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to set.

• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected advanced scene mode.

• Press 1 and then perform steps

2 to change the advanced scene mode.

1 and

∫ About the information

• If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting an advanced scene mode in step explanations about each advanced scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the screen shown in step

• The following items cannot be set in advanced scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. – [SENSITIVITY] – [METERING MODE] – Items other than [STANDARD] and

[STANDARD] ( ) in film mode.

∫ About the aperture value and the

shutter speed when you select a creative setting

• You can change the aperture value and the shutter speed if you select a creative setting in advanced scene mode. If you cannot get an adequate exposure when you rotate the front dial, the aperture value and the shutter speed or the selection cursor will turn red.

1.)

VQT1G28

B When taking pictures with Live View

Page 85

Advanced

[PORTRAIT]

The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion.

[NORMAL PORTRAIT]

Shades the background and photographs skin color beautifully.

[OUTDOOR PORTRAIT]

Prevents faces from appearing dark when shooting outside.

[INDOOR PORTRAIT]

Sets the ISO sensitivity setting to the appropriate setting to prevent blurring of photo subject for indoor photography. (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

[CREATIVE PORTRAIT]

You can change the amount of background blurring by changing the aperture value (P41).

¢ Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is

activated when taking pictures with Live View only.

∫ Technique for Portrait mode

To increase the effectiveness of this mode: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as

possible to Tele.

2 Move close to the subject to make this

mode more effective.

[SCENERY]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

[NORMAL SCENERY]

The focus adjusts onto far away subjects as a priority.

[NATURE]

The best setting for shooting natural scenery.

[ARCHITECTURE]

This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture. The guide lines are displayed. (P55)

[CREATIVE SCENERY]

The shutter speed (P42) can be changed with the [NORMAL SCENERY] setting.

• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [].

• The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

• The white balance cannot be set.

• In [INDOOR PORTRAIT], the Intelligent

ISO sensitivity control operates, and the maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400]. In other modes, the ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

• The white balance can be set when [NORMAL PORTRAIT] or [CREATIVE PORTRAIT] is selected.

• The initial setting for [AF] is [ ] when taking picture with Live View.

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

VQT1G28

Page 86

Advanced

[MACRO]

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. (The distance from the subject that you can take close-up pictures differs depending on the lens you are using.)

[NORMAL MACRO]

Priority is given to focusing on a subject close to the camera.

[I.ISO MACRO]

The camera senses the movement of the subject and sets the optimum ISO sensitivity to prevent subject blur. (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

[CREATIVE MACRO]

You can change the aperture value (P41) with the [NORMAL MACRO] setting.

¢ Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is

activated when taking pictures with Live View only.

∫ Focus range

(With the supplied lens)

• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer in macro mode.

• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.

• 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 indication lights.

• If [LIVE VIEW AF] is set to contrast AF when taking pictures with Live View, priority is given to a subject close to the camera so it takes longer to focus when taking pictures of a distant subject.

• The available flash range is about 2.0 m (6.6 feet) to 5.5 m (18.0 feet) (Wide). (When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].) We recommend setting the flash to Forced OFF [ ] when you take pictures at close range.

• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

• If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the subject correctly.

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

A Focus distance reference mark B Focus distance reference line C [0.29] m (0.95 feet)

VQT1G28

Page 87

[SPORTS]

Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.

[NORMAL SPORTS]

Controls the ISO sensitivity while stopping movement with a high shutter speed. (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

[OUTDOOR SPORTS]

Fast shutter speed for stopping movement when taking photographs outdoors in good weather. (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

[INDOOR SPORTS]

Increases the ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed to prevent blurring for indoor photography. (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

[CREATIVE SPORTS]

The shutter speed (P42) can be changed with the [NORMAL SPORTS] setting.

¢ Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is

activated when taking pictures with Live View only.

• The white balance can be set when [NORMAL SPORTS] or [CREATIVE SPORTS] is selected.

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

Use when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background.

[NIGHT SCENERY]

Night scenery is vividly photographed with a slow shutter.

Advanced

[ILLUMINATIONS]

Night time illuminations are photographed beautifully.

[CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY]

The aperture value (P41) can be changed with the [NIGHT SCENERY] setting.

∫ Technique for Night portrait mode

• Open the flash when [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected.

• Since the shutter speed becomes slower,

we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

• When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture.

• When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, we recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 2.0 m (6.6 feet) from the subject when taking a picture.

• For information on the available flash range, see P66.

• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.

• The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

• The flash cannot be set for settings except for [NIGHT PORTRAIT].

• When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, the flash settings become Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [ ], and the flash is activated every time.

• When [NIGHT SCENERY] is selected, ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

• The AF assist lamp is disabled for settings other than [NIGHT PORTRAIT].

• The white balance cannot be set.

• When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected,

the initial setting for [AF] in Live View recording is [ ].

VQT1G28

Page 88

Advanced

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode)

When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.

• Refer to P89 to 90 and “About the information ” for details about each scene mode.

1 Press 2/1 to select the scene

mode.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• The menu screen is switched to the

recording screen in the selected scene mode.

• To change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET] to display the menu, press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode in the scene menu [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] again.

∫ About the information

• If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step each scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.)

• The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.

• When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the picture may differ from the actual scene.

• If you press 2 when selecting [SUNSET]

• The following items cannot be set in scene

1, the [SCENE MODE] menu [ ]

in step is selected. If you then press 4 and select the [REC] mode menu [ ], the [SETUP] menu [ ] or the [CUSTOM MENU] menu [ ], you can set the desired items.

mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. – [SENSITIVITY] – [METERING MODE] – Items other than [STANDARD] and

[STANDARD] ( ) in film mode.

1, explanations about

VQT1G28

Page 89

[SUNSET]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

/SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P88) Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun.

• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [].

• The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

• The white balance cannot be set.

[FOOD]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

/SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P88) This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.

• The white balance cannot be set.

[BABY1]/[BABY2]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

/SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P88) This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. You can set different birthdays in [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can then display the ages when playing back the pictures.

• The age of the baby can be printed out using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the CD-ROM (supplied). [For details on printing, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.]

Advanced

∫ Age display setting

• To have the age displayed, first set the birthday and then be sure to set [WITH AGE] before taking the pictures.

∫ Birthday setting

1 Press 3/4 to select [BIRTHDAY SET.]

and then press [MENU/SET].

2 When a message appears, press 2/1

to select items (Year/Month/Day) and then press 3/4 to set them.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting.

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to set.

• Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400], in [BABY1]/ [BABY2] (When taking pictures with Live View only).

• The age and the current date and time are both displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on in [BABY1]/ [BABY2]. The age display style differs depending on

•

the language setting in the recording mode.

• If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.

• If the camera is set to [WITHOUT AGE], the age is not recorded even if the time and birthday are set. This means the age cannot be displayed even if camera is set to [WITH AGE] after taking the pictures.

• You can reset the birthday setting with [RESET].

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

• The initial setting for [AF] when taking pictures with Live View is face detection.

VQT1G28

Page 90

Advanced

[PET]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

/SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P88) Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set the birthday of your pet. You can then display the age when playing back the pictures.

• The age of the pet can be printed out using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the CD-ROM (supplied). [For details on printing, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.]

Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P89 for information about the age display setting and the birthday setting.

• The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF]. (P106)

• Years prior to 2000 cannot be selected for the [BIRTHDAY SET.] setting.

• Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800], in [PET] (When taking pictures with Live View only).

• The initial setting for [AF] when taking pictures with Live View is 9-area-focusing.

• Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.

VQT1G28

Page 91

Menu Settings

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment etc. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode.

∫ Setting from the menu screen Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu and then select the item to set. (P26)

Items that can be set

(Recording in program AE mode [ ])

screen

1/4

2/4

3/4

4/4

: [FILM MODE] (P92) : [ASPECT] (P94) : [PICT.SIZE] (P94) : [QUALITY] (P94) : [OIS MODE] (P96) : : [D.ZOOM] (P98) :[FLASH] (P99) : [FLASH SYNC.] (P99) : [FLASH ADJUST.]

: [MULTI. EXPO.] (P100) : [BURST RATE] (P102) : : [SELF-TIMER] (P102) : [MIRROR UP] (P102) : [COLOR SPACE]

: [LONG SHTR NR]

Item

[EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P97)

(P99)

[AUTO BRACKET] (P102)

(P103)

Menu Settings

∫ Using the FUNCTION setting

• You can use [FUNC] to easily set the following items when taking pictures. (When program AE mode [ ] is set.) – White balance (P75) – ISO sensitivity (P78) – [PICT.SIZE] (P94) – [QUALITY] (P94) – [OIS MODE] (P96) – [FLASH] (P64)

1 Press [FUNC] when recording.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the

menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select items.

• You can also close the menu by pressing [FUNC].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

/SET

VQT1G28

Page 92

Menu Settings

[FILM MODE]

Setting the color tone of the picture to be recorded

[You can only select [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] mode.]

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

/SET

menu and select the item to set. (P26) Every type of film for film cameras has its own color tone and contrast characteristics. In film mode, you can select the color tone of the pictures from 9 types in the same way as you would select different films for film cameras. Select different settings in film mode to match the recording situation and your picture of the recording.

1 Press 2/1 or use the rear dial to

select an item.

• When you press [DISPLAY] on the screen shown above, explanations about each film mode are displayed. (When you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the previous screen.)

2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

∫ Setting and effect

• [STANDARD] (COLOR)

This is the standard setting.

• [DYNAMIC] (COLOR)

The saturation and contrast of the stored colors are increased.

• [NATURE] (COLOR)

Brighter red, green and blue. Enhanced beauty of nature.

• [SMOOTH] (COLOR)

The contrast is lowered for smoother and clearer color.

• [NOSTALGIC] (COLOR)

Lower saturation and contrast. Reflecting passage of time.

• [VIBRANT] (COLOR)

Higher saturation and contrast than dynamic.

• [STANDARD] ( )

This is the standard setting.

•[DYNAMIC] ( )

The contrast is increased.

•[SMOOTH] ( )

Smooths the picture without losing the skin texture.

• [MY FILM1]

• [MY FILM2]

The saved setting is used.

• In film mode, the camera may do something equivalent to pull processing or push processing to create a picture with particular characteristics. The shutter speed may become very slow at this time.

• You can also use the [FILM MODE] button to switch to Live View and to set film mode. The exposure and the color tone in Live View may be different from the recorded picture.

VQT1G28

Page 93

∫ Adjusting each film mode to the

desired setting

1 Press 3/4 or use the front dial

on the screen shown in step 1 on page 92 to select an item.

2 Press 2/1 or use the rear dial to

adjust the item and then press [FILM MODE].

Menu Settings

[CONTRAST]

Increases the difference between

[_]

the brightness and the darkness in the picture.

Decreases the difference

[`]

between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.

[SHARPNESS]

[_] The picture is sharply defined. [`] The picture is softly focused.

[SATURATION]

The colors in the picture become

[_]

vivid. The colors in the picture become

[`]

natural.

3 Press 3/4 to select the item and

then press [MENU/SET].

/SET

• You can register 2 settings. ([MY FILM1] and [MY FILM2] (After registering, the film mode name that was registered previously is displayed.)

• [STANDARD] is registered in [MY FILM1] and [STANDARD] ( ) is registered in [MY FILM2] at the time of purchase.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

[NOISE RED.]

The noise reduction effect is

[_]

enhanced. Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.

The noise reduction effect is

[`]

reduced. You can obtain pictures with higher resolution.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. To avoid picture noise, we recommend setting [NOISE RED.] towards [_] or setting the items except [NOISE RED.] towards [`] to take pictures.

• If you adjust a film mode, [_] is displayed beside the film mode name on the LCD monitor.

• You cannot adjust [SATURATION] in the black and white settings in film mode.

• Film mode cannot be adjusted in advanced scene mode and scene mode.

VQT1G28

Page 94

Menu Settings

[ASPECT]

Setting the aspect ratio of pictures (When taking pictures with Live View only)

/SET

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P26) By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject.

• Press [LIVE VIEW] to switch the camera beforehand to taking pictures with Live View. (P54)

Select to take pictures with the same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or a computer monitor.

Select to take pictures with the same 3:2 aspect ratio as 35 mm film.

This is suitable for landscapes etc. where a wide view is preferable. This is also suitable for playing back pictures on a wide-screen TV, high-definition TV etc.

[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]

Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures

/SET

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P26) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera’s screen, the more the pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a computer monitor. Picture quality refers to the compression rate when saving digital pictures.

A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough)

¢ These pictures are examples to

show the effect.

∫ Number of pixels

When you select a larger picture size [ ] (10 million pixels), you can print pictures clearly. If a small number of pixels [ ] (3 million pixels) is selected, the size of the data will be small, so more pictures can be recorded.

• The number of pixels that can be selected differs depending on the aspect ratio.

• The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing. Check this before recording. (P142)

VQT1G28

Page 95

∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ].

3648k2736 pixels (10 million pixels)

2816k2112 pixels (6 million pixels)

2048k1536 pixels (3 million pixels)

∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ]. (When taking pictures with Live View only)

3648k2432 pixels (9 million pixels)

2816k1880 pixels (5.3 million pixels)

2048k1360 pixels (2.8 million pixels)

∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ]. (When taking pictures with Live View only)

3648k2056 pixels (7.5 million pixels)

2816k1584 pixels (4.5 million pixels)

1920k1080 pixels (2 million pixels)

∫ Quality

You can increase the number of recordable pictures without changing the picture size if quality is set to [ ].

Fine (Low compression): This gives priority to picture quality. Picture quality will be high.

Standard (High compression): This gives priority to the number of recordable pictures. Standard quality pictures are recorded.

Menu Settings

RAW_Fine: This sets the quality to [RAW] and also simultaneously creates a fine JPEG picture.

RAW_Standard: This sets the quality to [RAW] and also simultaneously creates a standard JPEG picture.

RAW: Set to process images in high-resolution on a PC. The maximum picture size for each aspect ratio is fixed. A JPEG is not created.

• You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them using the software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio” by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• If you set [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P97) to [ON] when taking pictures with Live View, [EZ] is displayed on the screen when the picture size is set to a size other than the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio. “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.

• Refer to P144 for information about the number of recordable pictures.

• You cannot select the following functions when the quality is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. –[EX.OPT.ZOOM] – [D.ZOOM] –[RESIZE] –[TRIMMING] – [ASPECT CONV.]

VQT1G28

Page 96

Menu Settings

[OIS MODE]

Optical Image Stabilizer

/SET

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P26) This mode detects jitter and compensates for it.

• Check that the [O.I.S.] switch on the lens is set to [ON].

[MODE1] ()

[MODE2] ()

[MODE3] ()

Camera shake is corrected at all times in the mode for taking pictures. It enables you to take pictures with stability after deciding on the composition using the telephoto function.

Camera shake is corrected when the shutter button is pressed. The resulting correction is more effective.

Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements. This mode is ideal for panning (a method of taking pictures which involves turning the camera to track the movements of a subject which continues to move in a fixed direction).

• The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. – When there is a lot of jitter. – When the zoom magnification is high. – When using the digital zoom. – When taking pictures while following a

moving subject.

– When the shutter speed becomes

slower to take pictures indoors or in dark

places. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.

• You cannot select [OIS MODE] in the following cases. – When using a lens that does not have an

optical image stabilizer function

– When auto mode [ ] is selected

• The panning effect in [MODE3] is more difficult to achieve in the following cases. – In brightly lit places such as in broad

daylight on a summer’s day

– When the shutter speed is faster than1/100th

of a second.

– When you move the camera too slowly

because the subject is moving slowly. (The background will not become a blur.)

– When the camera does not keep up with

the subject satisfactorily

• We recommend taking pictures with the Viewfinder when panning in [MODE3].

VQT1G28

Page 97

[EX. OPT. ZOOM]

Enlarging a picture with no picture quality deterioration (When taking pictures with Live View only)

/SET

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P26) Normally you can take pictures with a maximum focal length of 50 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 100 mm) using the supplied lens. However, if you set [EX. OPT. ZOOM] to [ON] when the picture size is set to a size other than the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio ([ ]/[ ]/[ ]), a maximum focal length of 89 mm can be achieved (35 mm film camera equivalent: 178 mm) with no picture quality deterioration.

• Press [LIVE VIEW] to switch the camera beforehand to taking pictures with Live View. (P54)

∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism

Example: When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10 million pixels CCD area is cropped to the center 3 million pixels area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. (¢ is the equivalent value for a 35 mm film camera.) This feature is displayed in gray when taking pictures with Viewfinder.

Menu Settings

Example: [ ] (3 million pixels) 2 Extended optical zoom [ON] Example: [ ] (6 million pixels) 3 Extended optical zoom [ON] Example: [ ] (3 million pixels)

A optical zoom B Extended optical zoom

∫ Picture size and extended optical

zoom magnification

Aspect

ratio

Picture

size

(10M)

(9M)

(7.5M)

(6M)

(5.3M)

(4.5M)

(3M)

(2.8M)

(2M)

Extended

optical zoom

magnification

Cannot set

1.3a

1.8a

Focus range

of the

supplied lens

14 mm to

50 mm (28 mm to 100 mm)

18 mm to

64.5 mm

(36 mm to

129 mm)

24.5 mm to 89 mm

(49 mm to

178 mm)

¢ 35 mm film camera equivalent

14 mm (28 mm)

18 mm (36 mm)

24.5 mm

(49 mm)

1 Extended optical zoom [OFF]

50 mm (100 mm)

64.5 mm (129 mm)

89 mm (178 mm)

VQT1G28

Page 98

Menu Settings

• Refer to P94 for aspect ratio and P94 for picture size.

• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.

• You can further enhance the zoom magnification with the extended optical zoom without worrying about further picture distortion.

• When [EX. OPT. ZOOM] is set to [ON], [ ] is displayed on the screen if you set a picture size that activates the extended optical zoom.

• If you set [QUALITY] to [RAW_FINE], [RAW_STANDARD] or [RAW], the extended optical zoom is not activated.

• The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.

[D.ZOOM]

Further extending the zoom (When taking pictures with Live View only)

/SET

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P26) You can further enhance the zoom magnification that you had when using the optical zoom (this includes when using the extended optical zoom), by 2a or 4a with the digital zoom. You can take pictures with a maximum focal length of 200 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 400 mm) with the supplied lens. Also, if you set a picture size that activates the extended optical zoom, you can take pictures with a maximum focal length of 356 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 712 mm).

• Press [LIVE VIEW] to switch the camera beforehand to taking pictures with Live View. (P54)

≥

[OFF] :

14 mm (28 mm)

≥

[2k] :

28 mm (56 mm)

≥

[4k] :

56 mm (112 mm)

¢ 35 mm film camera equivalent

A Optical zoom B Digital zoom

50 mm (100 mm)

100 mm (200 mm)

200 mm (400 mm)

VQT1G28

Page 99

∫ Using the digital zoom together with

the extended optical zoom

Example: When the digital zoom is set to [4a] and the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), you can use the extended optical zoom at the same time.

98 mm (196 mm)

356 mm (712 mm)

¢ 35 mm film camera equivalent C Digital zoom and extended optical

zoom

• A big AF area (P61) is displayed when using the digital zoom. Also, the stabilizer function may not be effective.

• In digital zoom, the larger the picture the lower the picture quality.

• When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P74) for taking pictures.

• The digital zoom does not work in the following cases: – In auto mode [ ] – When Intelligent ISO sensitivity control

is set to [ON]

– In [PORTRAIT], [MACRO] and

[SPORTS] in advanced scene mode

– In [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene

mode

– When the quality is set to [RAW_FINE],

[RAW_STANDARD] or [RAW]

• The AF mode is fixed to 1-area-focusing when using the digital zoom.

• The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.

Menu Settings

[FLASH]

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

/SET

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P26) You can switch the flash setting. Refer to P64 for more information.

[FLASH SYNC.]

Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro

/SET

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P26) You can set to the 2nd curtain synchro. Refer to P68 for more information.

[FLASH ADJUST.]

Adjusting the flash output

/SET

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P26) You can adjust the flash output. Refer to P68 for more information.

VQT1G28

Page 100

Menu Settings

[MULTI. EXPO.]

Taking pictures and superimposing them over each other

/SET

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P26) Using this function, you can achieve the kind of effect that is obtained when an image is exposed two or three times.

• When you use the Live View function, you can take pictures while checking the composition of the overall photos.

• When you take pictures using the viewfinder, you can check the composition using the review images.

• If the intervals between taking pictures are long, check the setting for power save mode, and ensure that the power will not turn off before you finish taking pictures.

1 Press 3 to select [START] and

then press 1.

A When taking pictures using the

Viewfinder

B When taking pictures using the Live

View

C After the first picture has been taken

• After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to take the next picture.

• Press 3/4 to select [NEXT], [RETAKE] or [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET] for one of the following operations.

[NEXT]: Advance to the next

picture. [RETAKE]: Return to the first picture. [EXIT]: Record the image of the

first picture, and finish the

multiple exposure

picture-taking session.

3 Decide on the composition, and

take the second picture.

2 Decide on the composition, and

take the first picture.

100

VQT1G28

D When taking pictures using the Live

View

• After taking the picture, the first and second pictures taken will be superimposed over each other and displayed.

• After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to take the next picture.

• Press 3/4 to select [NEXT], [RETAKE] or [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET] for one of the following operations.

Panasonic DMC-L10 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before Use

Information for Your Safety

Preparation

Standard Accessories

Names of the Components

Rotating the LCD monitor

About the Lens

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

Attaching the Lens Hood

Attaching the Strap

Attaching the Eyepiece Cap

Attaching the Magnifier Eye Cup

Charging the Battery with the Charger

Inserting/Removing the Battery

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

Turning the Camera On

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

About the Mode Dial

Setting the Menu

About the Setup Menu

Switching between the Viewfinder Display/ Live View Display

Basic

Taking Pictures with the Viewfinder

Taking Pictures in Auto Mode

Compensating the Exposure

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus

Playing Back Pictures

Deleting Pictures

Using the Playback Zoom

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Advanced

Taking Pictures with Live View

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Adjusting the White Balance

Setting the Light Sensitivity

Taking pictures in Custom mode

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode)

Menu Settings

Using the [REC] Mode Menu