Panasonic DMC-LX100 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Basics
Taking pictures after automatically setting the
aperture value and shutter speed
([Program AE] Mode)
Take pictures using automatic aperture values and shutter speed settings in
accordance with the brightness of a subject.
1
Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO)
2
Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A] (AUTO)
[Program AE] Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [P].
3
Press the shutter button halfway
If the aperture value and shutter speed flash red,
you do not have the correct exposure.
[ ] Programme
Shift indication
Exposure
meter
4
While the numeric values are displayed in yellow (approximately
10 seconds), turn the control dial to change the values using
Programme Shift
To cancel Programme Shift, either turn off the camera or turn the control
dial until the Programme Shift indication turns off.
To correct the exposure, use the exposure compensation dial to adjust the
compensation value. (48)
Enabling/disabling the exposure meter display
[Custom] [Expo.Meter] [ON] / [OFF]
When you set this function to [ON], an exposure meter is displayed during
Programme Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed operation.
Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red.
If the exposure meter is not displayed, press the [DISP.] button to switch the
display of the monitor.
The exposure meter will turn off if no operation is performed for approximately
4 seconds.