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Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10K Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10K Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/Lens Kit
DMC-L10K
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT1G46
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit DMC-L10K Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1G46...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    • Please note that the actual controls and We would like to take this opportunity to components, menu items, etc. of your thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera may look somewhat Digital Camera. Please read these different from those shown in the...
  • Page 3 Before Use ∫ About the battery charger Product Identification Marking is located CAUTION! on the bottom of units. • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED -If you see this symbol- SPACE.
  • Page 4 Please confirm the latest information on the ∫ About Condensation (When the lens following website. is fogged up) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs • Condensation occurs when the ambient (This Site is English only.) temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Matching the Focus and the Exposure Automatically (AF: Auto Focus/Programme AE mode) 33 • Taking good pictures ....... 36 Before Use • Continuously focusing on a subject (AFC) (When taking pictures with the Information for Your Safety ...... 2 Viewfinder) ........
  • Page 6 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ..69 • [COLOR SPACE] ......100 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..71 • [LONG SHTR NR] ......100 Adjusting the White Balance ....72 Using the [CUSTOM MENU] ....101 • Resetting the white balance .... 73 Using the [PLAY] mode menu .....

  • Page 7: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. DMW-BLA13E DE-A38G K2CJ2DA00008 K1HA08CD0015 K1HA08CD0013 VFC4268 VGQ8990 VKF4091 VYC0972 VYC0973 VYF3160 VFC4185 VFC4206 VQT1G46...

  • Page 8: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Names of the Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in Components these operating instructions.) Interchangeable Lens ∫ Camera body “LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14– 50 mm/ F3.8– 5.6” (This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.) Battery Pack (This is referred to as battery in these...
  • Page 9 Preparation 20 21 24 Flash Open Lever (P61) [LIVE VIEW] button (P31, 51) 25 Drive mode lever 10 Eye cup (P15) Single (P33): 11 Viewfinder (P30, 32, 128) Burst (P68): 12 Diopter adjustment dial (P32) Auto bracket (P69): 13 Focus mode lever (P33, 37, 42, 55, 57, Self-timer (P71): 26 Shutter button (P33) 14 [AFL/AEL] button (P66)

  • Page 10: Rotating The Lcd Monitor

    Preparation Rotating the LCD monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. Move the LCD monitor in the directions shown in the figure below. 36 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (P115, 117, 121) 37 [REMOTE] socket (P124) 38 Terminal door 39 Card door (P19)

  • Page 11: About The Lens

    Preparation About the Lens Attaching/Detaching the Lens You can use the supplied lens or a lens that is compatible with the lens mount standard • Check that the camera is turned off. for the “Four Thirds System (Four Thirds • Close the flash. Mount)”...
  • Page 12 Preparation ∫ Detaching a lens from the camera 3 Detach the lens cap. 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.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation ∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood Attaching the Lens Hood 1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

  • Page 14: Attaching The Strap

    Preparation Attaching the Strap 4 Pull the other side of the strap and then check that it will not come out. 1 Pass the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body. A Eyepiece cap • Perform steps and then attach •...

  • Page 15: Attaching The Eyepiece Cap

    Preparation Attaching the Eyepiece Attaching the Magnifier Eye Cup When taking pictures with your eye You can magnify the field of view of the removed from the Viewfinder, light may Viewfinder by 1.2 times. enter the Viewfinder and affect the This makes it easier to fix the focus when exposure and focus.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation Charging the Battery 3 Detach the battery after charging with the Charger is completed. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Connect the AC cable. • Charging is completed when the [CHARGE] indicator B turns off (after about 140 minutes).

  • Page 17: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    • Temperature: 23 °C /Humidity: 50% when pictures with the optional battery pack ¢ LCD monitor is on. (DMW-BLA13E) are the same as above. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card • The [CHARGE] indicator lights when (128 MB). charging starts. • Using the supplied battery.

  • Page 18: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLA13E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 19: Inserting/Removing The Card (Optional)

    Preparation Inserting/Removing 3 1: Close the battery door. the Card (Optional) Slide the release lever in the • Check that the camera is turned off. direction of the arrow (CLOSE • Close the flash. side) and then close it firmly. •...

  • Page 20: About The Card (Optional)

    • turn the camera off. camera is on. • remove the battery or the card. • We recommend using a Panasonic SD • shake or impact the camera. Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card. • disconnect the DC cable (DMW-DCC1;...

  • Page 21: Turning The Camera On

    Preparation • The reading/writing speed of an SD Turning the Camera On Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card is fast. Both types of card are Set the camera ON/OFF switch to equipped with a Write-Protect switch A [ON]. that prevents writing and formatting the card.

  • Page 22: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. (Clock Set) • Turn the camera off after finishing setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the clock setting is correct. ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on.

  • Page 23: About The Mode Dial

    Preparation ∫ Advanced About the Mode Dial Custom mode (P80) If you turn on this unit and then rotate Use this mode to take pictures with the mode dial, you can switch to a scene previously registered settings. mode etc. that matches your recording purpose.

  • Page 24: Setting The Menu

    Preparation ∫ Setting menu items Setting the Menu • The following example shows how to set [FLASH] when programme AE mode [ ] ∫ Displaying the menu screens is selected. Press [MENU/SET]. 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item. e.g.: The first page of the total 4 pages is displayed.

  • Page 25: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation ∫ Closing the menu screen About the Setup Menu Press [MENU/SET]. • Set items as required. • You can also press the shutter button • Select [RESET] to return the settings to halfway to close the menu. the initial settings at the time of purchase. ∫...
  • Page 26 Preparation auto review when taking pictures with the [WORLD TIME] (P126) drive mode lever set to [ ] (P33) or Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu ] (P71). MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P24) • When [HOLD] has been selected, the Set the time in your home area and travel zoom time cannot be set.
  • Page 27 Preparation [NO.RESET] [USB MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P24) and select the item to set. (P24) Reset the file number of the next recording Select the USB communication system to 0001.
  • Page 28 Preparation [HIGHLIGHT] [TV ASPECT] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P24) and select the item to set. (P24) Set to match the type of TV. [OFF] No highlight display When connecting to a 16:9...
  • Page 29 Preparation [SCENE MENU] (P81, 85) [FORMAT] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P24) and select the item to set. (P24) Set the screen that will appear when the It is not usually necessary to format a card.

  • Page 30: Switching Between The Viewfinder Display/Live View Display

    Preparation Switching between the Information Display on the LCD Monitor (When taking pictures with the Viewfinder Display/ Viewfinder) Live View Display ∫ Screen display in programme AE mode [ ] (at the time of purchase) (P32) Viewfinder Display 12 11 Recording mode (P23) Aperture value (P38, 39) Shutter speed (P39, 39)
  • Page 31 Preparation ∫ LCD Monitor Display when taking ∫ Switching the screen display pictures with Live View (P51) You can switch the screen display by pressing [LIVE VIEW]. 4 5 6 Switching the screen display allows you to take pictures while showing the subject on F5.6 F5.6 7, 8...

  • Page 32: Basic

    Basic Basic Taking Pictures with • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up the Viewfinder or down. • You can only use the direction detection You can take pictures while showing the function when using a compatible lens.

  • Page 33: Changing The Information Display On The Lcd Monitor

    Basic Matching the Focus Changing the information display and the Exposure on the LCD monitor Automatically Press [DISPLAY] to change. (AF: Auto Focus/Programme AE mode [ C Normal display The camera automatically sets the aperture D No display value and the shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject.
  • Page 34 Basic 2 Aim the AF frame B to the point 3 Press the shutter button fully to you want to focus on and then take the picture. press the shutter button halfway. • A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus.
  • Page 35 Basic • If you set [AUTO], the focus position is not Example of programme shift when using predetermined. It is set to a position the supplied lens automatically determined by the camera （Ev） at the time of focusing. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, select a setting other than [AUTO].

  • Page 36: Taking Good Pictures

    Basic • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in Taking good pictures the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is ∫ Focusing pressed until the image appears. We • 29The focus range with auto focus is recommend using a tripod.

  • Page 37: Taking Pictures In Auto Mode

    Basic • Check that the camera is set to taking Switch the focus mode lever to [AFS] or pictures with the Viewfinder. When taking [AFC]. pictures with Live View, press [LIVE VIEW] to switch the setting so the camera is set to taking pictures with the Viewfinder.

  • Page 38: Aperture-Priority Ae

    Basic [OFF] Aperture-priority AE [ • [D.ZOOM] (P95): [OFF] • [FLASH] (P61): [AUTO] • [FLASH SYNC.] (P96): Set the aperture value to a higher number [1ST] when you want a sharp focus background. • [FLASH ADJUST.] (P96): Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.

  • Page 39: Shutter-Priority Ae

    Basic • We recommend using a tripod when the Shutter-priority AE [ shutter speed is slow. • You cannot set Slow sync. [ ] and Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ (P62) • Intelligent ISO sensitivity control cannot When you want to take a sharp picture of a be set.
  • Page 40 Basic • Manual exposure assistance D speed set to [B]. Refer to P124 for appears for about 10 seconds to show information about the remote shutter. an approximation of the exposure • When you take pictures with the shutter condition. speed set to [B], noise may become •...

  • Page 41: Compensating The Exposure

    Basic Compensating the 1 Rotate the rear dial to Exposure compensate 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. −2 −1 +1 +1 +2 +2...

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Basic MENU] menu [ ] and then press Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 3 Press 4 to select [ EXPOSURE COMP.] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 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.
  • Page 43 Basic ∫ Technique for Manual focus • 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 to 5.0 m (Wide) (When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].).

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ∫ To make subjects appear further away Taking Pictures with use (Wide) the Zoom Rotate the zoom ring towards Wide. 14 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm) 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...

  • Page 45: Playing Back Pictures

    Basic Playing Back Pictures • This camera is based on the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File 1 Press [ 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.

  • Page 46: Deleting Pictures

    Basic • Refer to P52 for information about the Deleting Pictures histogram E . Press [ F5.6 F5.6 125 1/19 1/19 F5.6 ∫ To delete a single picture ISO 100 STANDARD STANDARD 1 Press 2/1 or rotate the front dial 10:00 1.
  • Page 47 Basic ∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ 4 Press [ [ALL DELETE] 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then 1 Press [ ] twice. press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) [MULTI DELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 48: Using The Playback Zoom

    Basic ∫ Switching the displayed image while Using the Playback maintaining the playback zoom Zoom You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and zoom position for the playback zoom. 1 Press [ Rotate the front dial during playback zoom to switch images.

  • Page 49: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic ∫ Examples of 25 screens Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Press [ 2 Rotate the rear dial left to display ∫ To return to normal playback multiple screens. Rotate the rear dial right or press [MENU/ (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) SET].

  • Page 50: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Basic • The pictures that were recorded on the Displaying Pictures by selected date are displayed on the Recording Date 9 screens playback screen. • Rotate the rear dial left to return to the (Calendar Playback) calendar screen display. 5 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function.

  • Page 51: Advanced

    Advanced Advanced Taking Pictures with • Extra optical zoom (P94) You can enlarge the picture with no Live View picture quality deterioration. • Digital zoom (P95) You can further enhance the zoom You can take pictures while showing the magnification. subject on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 52: Changing The Information Displayed

    Advanced ∫ Recording guide lines display Changing the Information When you align the subject on the Displayed horizontal and vertical guide lines or the Press [DISPLAY] to switch the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by monitor screen.

  • Page 53: Brightening The Lcd Monitor

    Advanced Examples of histogram Brightening the LCD Monitor 1 Press [DISPLAY] A for 1 second. 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode. A Properly Exposed B Under Exposed C Over Exposed The Power LCD is ¢ Histogram [AUTO automatically activated in POWER LCD] bright places such as outdoors etc.

  • Page 54: Lcd Monitor

    Advanced ∫ Taking pictures at a high angle ∫ Cancelling setting Take hold of the LCD monitor open knob A If you press and hold [DISPLAY] again for with your fingers, pull the knob towards you 1 second the screen shown in step and rotate the monitor 180o.

  • Page 55: Auto Focus When Taking Pictures With Live View

    Advanced ∫ Taking pictures with the camera held • When holding the edge of the LCD vertically monitor, there may be some distortion, Take hold of the LCD monitor open knob however this is not a malfunction. with your fingers, open the LCD monitor Moreover, this has no effect on the taken and rotate it to an angle that makes it easy pictures or playback.
  • Page 56 Advanced • The camera beeps and the focus shutter speed turn red. (However, they do indication lights (green) C when the not turn red when the flash is activated.) subject is focused. • The brightness of the LCD monitor may •...

  • Page 57: Af Mode When Taking Pictures With Live View

    Advanced Face detection: AF mode when taking pictures with Live View The camera Setting the method used to focus 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: Reset [LIVE VIEW AF] (P104) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [...
  • Page 58 Advanced ∫ About face detection This function detects a person’s face in the • The AF area displayed is bigger than image area so that the focus can be usual when taking pictures in dark places adjusted properly. This is particularly or when using the digital zoom.

  • Page 59: Manual Focus When Taking Pictures With Live View

    Advanced ∫ About AF area selection When selecting [ You can select the AF area when [ You can select the AF area frame as shown in the following illustration by pressing 3/ ] or [ ] is selected. 4/2/1. 1 Set the focus to [AFS].
  • Page 60 Advanced ∫ About MF Assist 2 Rotate the focus ring to focus on If you press [MENU/SET] after pressing 2 the subject. 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.

  • Page 61: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced Press the flash until it clicks. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close MF • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. assist. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF ] while the flash is closed. ∫...
  • Page 62 Advanced AUTO Slow sync./Red-eye reduction The flash is automatically activated when If you take a picture with a dark the recording conditions make it background landscape, this feature will necessary. slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright.
  • Page 63 Advanced • You cannot set AUTO/Red-eye reduction ∫ Available flash settings by recording ], Forced ON/Red-eye reduction mode ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction The available flash settings depend on the ] when 2nd Curtain Synchro is set. recording mode. • The flash setting may change if the (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial recording mode is changed.
  • Page 64 Advanced • To avoid picture noise, we recommend • The white balance may not be properly reducing the ISO sensitivity before taking adjusted if the flash level is insufficient. pictures. (P75) (P72) • If you repeat taking a picture, it may not ∫...

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Flash Output

    Advanced Adjusting the flash output Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking Adjust the flash output when the subject is pictures of moving objects such as cars small or reflection ratio is extremely high or using a slow shutter speed.

  • Page 66: Fixing The Focus And The Exposure (Af/Ae Lock)

    Advanced ∫ 2nd curtain synchro Fixing the Focus and 2560 the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) F2.8 1/25 • The light source appears behind the subject and picture becomes dynamic. This is useful when you want to take a • Set it to [1ST] normally. picture of a subject outside the AF frame or •...
  • Page 67 Advanced • If you release [AFL/AEL], When [AF] is selected [AF/AE LOCK] is canceled. (Fixing the focus only) 1 Aim the AF frame at the subject. 3 While pressing [AFL/AEL], move 2 Press and hold [AFL/AEL] to fix the the camera as you compose the focus.

  • Page 68: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced Taking Pictures using 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the Burst Mode menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. ∫ Burst speed (High) (Low) 1 Set the drive mode lever to [ Burst speed (pictures/ second) •...

  • Page 69: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced ∫ Focusing in burst mode Taking Pictures using The focus changes depending on the Auto Bracket setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu (P103) and the focus mode setting. Focus Focus mode Focus Priority At the first picture In this mode, 3 pictures are recorded in the selected exposure compensation range ¢2...
  • Page 70 Advanced ∫ Changing the settings for [STEP] and 5 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close [SEQUENCE] in auto bracket the menu. 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. menu. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] •...

  • Page 71: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced • If you press [MENU/SET] while taking a Taking Pictures with picture with the self-timer, it is the Self-timer cancelled. ∫ Changing the time setting for the self-timer 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. 1 Set the drive mode lever to [ 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [SELF-TIMER] in the [REC] menu ] and then press 1.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The White Balance

    Advanced (camera shake) caused by the mirror. Adjusting the White (P99) Balance • 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 This function allows you to reproduce a stable when the camera is attached to it.) white colour close to real life in pictures...

  • Page 73: Resetting The White Balance

    Advanced for recording outdoors in (Shade) the shade on a bright day for recording under (Halogen) halogen lighting for recording with the (Flash) flash only for using the preset white (White set 1) balance KlKelvin Colour Temperature (White set 2) for using the preset •...

  • Page 74: Setting The Color Temperature

    Advanced 2 Press 3/4 to select the colour 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame temperature and then press in the center is filled by the white [MENU/SET]. object only and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 75: Setting The Light Sensitivity

    Advanced the LCD monitor will change to orange. Setting the Light If you finely adjust the white balance to Sensitivity 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 ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light.
  • Page 76 Advanced ∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO ISO sensitivity 1600 sensitivity control) Use in bright (When taking pictures with Live View places Suitable only) suitable (e.g. outdoors) The camera detects the movement of the Use in dark subject near the centre of the screen and Suitable places suitable...

  • Page 77: Setting The Maximum Sensitivity Setting

    Advanced – When the moving subject is small Setting the maximum sensitivity – When the moving subject is at the edge setting of the screen – When the subject starts moving the instant the shutter button is pressed fully – While phase difference AF is activated If you set a maximum setting for the ISO •...

  • Page 78: Deciding The Method To Measure Brightness (Metering Mode)

    Advanced Deciding the Method Multiple: This is the method in which the to Measure Brightness camera measures the most suitable (Metering mode) exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method. Centre weighted: 1 Press 1 ( This is the method used to focus on...

  • Page 79: Registering Personal Menu Settings

    Advanced • When [YES] is selected, the settings Registering Personal that were previously stored are Menu Settings overwritten. • You cannot save the following menu (Registering custom settings) item because they affect other recording modes. – [CLOCK SET] 5 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

  • Page 80: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode

    Advanced Taking pictures in 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. Custom mode MENU /SET You can select one of your own custom settings to suit the picture-taking conditions and other factors from among the F3.8 F3.8 registered patterns you have saved as custom settings ahead of time.

  • Page 81: Taking Expressive Portraits And Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)

    Advanced ∫ About the information Taking expressive • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting an portraits and advanced scene mode in step explanations about each advanced scene landscape pictures mode are displayed. (If you press (Advanced scene mode) [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the screen shown in step In this mode, you can take quality pictures of such subjects as people, sporting events...

  • Page 82: [Portrait]

    Advanced [PORTRAIT] [SCENERY] The person stands out from the This allows you to take pictures of a wide background and has a healthier landscape. complexion. [NORMAL SCENERY] [NORMAL PORTRAIT] The focus adjusts onto far away subjects Shades the background and photographs as a priority.

  • Page 83: [Macro]

    Advanced [MACRO] • We recommend using a tripod and the This mode allows you to take close-up self-timer in macro mode. pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking • When a subject is close to the camera, the pictures of flowers. effective focus range (depth of field) is (The distance from the subject that you can significantly narrowed.

  • Page 84: [Sports]

    Advanced [ILLUMINATIONS] [SPORTS] Illuminations are photographed beautifully. Set here when you want to take pictures of [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] sports scenes or other fast-moving events. The aperture value (P38) can be changed ¢ with the [NIGHT SCENERY] setting. [NORMAL SPORTS] ∫...

  • Page 85: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced ∫ About the information Taking pictures that • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a match the scene being scene mode in step , explanations about recorded each scene mode are displayed. (If you (Scene mode) press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the...

  • Page 86: [Sunset]

    Advanced ∫ Age display setting [SUNSET] • To have the age displayed, first set the birthday and then be sure to set Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET [WITH AGE] before taking the pictures. menu and select a scene mode. (P85) Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset.

  • Page 87: [Pet]

    Advanced [PET] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P85) 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.

  • Page 88: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode ∫ Using the FUNCTION setting • You can use [FUNCTION] to easily set the Menu following items when taking pictures. (When programme AE mode [ ] is set.) – White balance (P72) –...

  • Page 89: [Film Mode]

    Menu Settings ∫ Setting and effect [FILM MODE] • [STANDARD] (COLOR) Setting the color tone of the This is the standard setting. picture to be recorded • [DYNAMIC] (COLOR) The saturation and contrast of the stored colors are increased. • [NATURE] (COLOR) Brighter red, green and blue.
  • Page 90 Menu Settings ∫ Adjusting each film mode to the [CONTRAST] desired setting Increases the difference between 1 Press 3/4 or use the front dial the brightness and the darkness on the screen shown in step 1 on in the picture. page 89 to select an item.

  • Page 91: [Aspect]

    Menu Settings [ASPECT] [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting the aspect ratio of Setting a picture size and quality pictures (When taking pictures that match your use of the with Live View only) pictures MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode /SET...
  • Page 92 Menu Settings ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ RAW_Fine: This sets the quality to 3648k2736 pixels [RAW] and also (10 million pixels) simultaneously creates a 2816k2112 pixels fine JPEG picture. (6 million pixels) RAW_Standard 2048k1536 pixels This sets the quality to (3 million pixels) [RAW] and also simultaneously creates a...

  • Page 93: [Ois Mode]

    Menu Settings [OIS MODE] Optical Image Stabilizer • 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. –...

  • Page 94: [Ex. Opt. Zoom]

    Menu Settings 1 Extra optical zoom [OFF] [EX. OPT. ZOOM] Example: [ ] (3 million pixels) Enlarging a picture with no picture 2 Extra optical zoom [ON] quality deterioration (When taking Example: [ ] (6 million pixels) pictures with Live View only) 3 Extra optical zoom [ON] Example: [ ] (3 million pixels)

  • Page 95: [D.zoom]

    Menu Settings [D.ZOOM] Further extending the zoom • Refer to P91 for aspect ratio and P91 for (When taking pictures with Live picture size. View only) • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • You can further enhance the zoom magnification with the extra optical zoom MENU Press [...

  • Page 96: [Flash]

    Menu Settings ∫ Using the digital zoom together with [FLASH] the extra optical zoom Switching to the appropriate flash Example: When the digital zoom is set to setting [4a] and the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels)], you can use the extra optical zoom at the same time.

  • Page 97: [Multi. Expo.]

    Menu Settings A When taking pictures using the [MULTI. EXPO.] Viewfinder Taking pictures and superimposing B When taking pictures using the Live them over each other View C After the first picture has been taken • After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to take the MENU Press [...
  • Page 98 Menu Settings ∫ About automatic gain control setting [NEXT]: Advance to the next Select [AUTO GAIN] on the screen shown picture. in step and set it. [RETAKE]: Return to the first picture. [ON]: The brightness level is [EXIT]: Record the image of the adjusted according to the first picture, and finish the number of pictures taken...

  • Page 99: [Burst Rate]

    Menu Settings [BURST RATE] [SELF-TIMER] Setting the burst speed Setting the time for the self-timer MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode /SET /SET menu and select the item to set. (P24) menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 100: [Color Space]

    Menu Settings [COLOR SPACE] [LONG SHTR NR] Setting the color space for taking Removing picture noise when pictures taking pictures MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode /SET /SET menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 101: Using The [Custom Menu]

    Menu Settings [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] Using the [CUSTOM Press [ ] to display the [CUSTOM MENU /SET MENU] MENU] menu and select the item to set. (P24) [OFF] The focus and the exposure are fixed only while you are pressing [AFL/AEL]. (P66) If you release [AFL/AEL], [AF/ You can change the button operation, AE LOCK] is canceled.
  • Page 102 Menu Settings [DIAL SET.] When [ APERTURE] is selected Press [ ] to display the [CUSTOM This setting gives priority to aperture with MENU /SET MENU] menu and select the item to set. the rear dial and also to exposure (P24) compensation.
  • Page 103 Menu Settings [FOCUS PRIORITY] – Do not cover the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. Press [ MENU ] to display the [CUSTOM /SET • When you do not want to use the AF MENU] menu and select the item to set. assist lamp (e.g.
  • Page 104 Menu Settings [LIVE VIEW AF] ∫ Setting the position with [GUIDE 2] Press [ ] to display the [CUSTOM MENU Also, you can set the position of the guide /SET MENU] menu and select the item to set. lines in advance with [GUIDE 2]. (P24) 1 Press 4 to select [GUIDE 2] and then Set the auto focus method when taking...

  • Page 105: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Menu Settings Using the [PLAY] mode Items that can be set menu Menu Item screen : [SLIDE SHOW] (P106) : [FAVORITE] (P107) : [ROTATE DISP.] (P108) : [ROTATE] (P108) You can use various functions in playback : [DPOF PRINT] (P109) mode to rotate pictures, set protection for : [PROTECT] (P111) them etc.

  • Page 106: [Slide Show]

    Menu Settings • The cursor displayed during a slide [SLIDE SHOW] show A or while a slide show is paused B or during [MANUAL] slide show C is Playing back pictures in order for a the same as 3/4/2/1. fixed duration Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU...

  • Page 107: [Favorite]

    Menu Settings • If 3 is pressed while the [ ] favorites [FAVORITE] icon A is displayed, [ ] is cleared, and Setting your favorite pictures the favorites setting is canceled. • You can set up to 999 pictures as Press [ MENU ] to display the [PLAY] mode...

  • Page 108: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate]

    Menu Settings ∫ Rotate [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] (The picture is rotated manually.) To display the picture rotated 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture Press [ MENU ] to display the [PLAY] mode /SET and then press 4. menu and select the item to set. (P105) This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or...

  • Page 109: [Dpof Print]

    Menu Settings [DPOF PRINT] Setting the picture to print and the • When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], number of prints pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET (rotated).
  • Page 110 Menu Settings ∫ To print the date 2 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close After setting the number of prints, set/ the menu. cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY]. ∫ Multi setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture to print and then press 3/4 to set the number of prints.

  • Page 111: [Protect]

    Menu Settings [PROTECT] • The protect setting may not be effective Preventing accidental erasure of on other equipment. pictures • If you want to delete protected pictures, Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET cancel their protection. menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 112: [Resize]

    Menu Settings • The picture is overwritten when you [RESIZE] select [YES]. Resized pictures cannot Making the picture size smaller be restored when they are overwritten. • A resized picture is newly created when Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET you select [NO].

  • Page 113: [Trimming]

    Menu Settings 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P105) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.

  • Page 114: [Aspect Conv.]

    Menu Settings • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL [ASPECT CONV.] PICTURE?] appears. Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 4 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or picture [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 115: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • Use a sufficiently charged battery (P16) or the AC adaptor (P125). • Turn the camera off and then insert or remove the cable for the AC adaptor (P125).
  • Page 116 Connecting to other equipment [Windows] The items in each folder are as follows. The drive appears in the [My Computer] [DCIM] Folders from [100_PANA] to folder. [999_PANA] • If you are connecting the camera to a PC [100_PANA] Pictures/RAW files for the first time, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera [999_PANA]...

  • Page 117: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment ∫ PictBridge (PTP) setting Printing the Pictures Even if you set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)], you can connect to your PC if the OS is “Windows XP”, “Windows Vista” or “Mac OS X”. • Pictures can only be read on the camera. They cannot be written to a card or By connecting the camera directly to a deleted.
  • Page 118 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Single picture 1 Turn on the camera and the 1 Press 3 to select printer. [SINGLE PICTURE] and then 2 Connect the camera to a printer press [MENU/SET]. via the USB connection cable (supplied). PictBridge •...
  • Page 119 Connecting to other equipment ¢ These items cannot be displayed when ∫ Setting date printing, the number of the printer does not support the paper prints, the paper size and the page sizes. layout Select and set each item in step [PAGE LAYOUT] •...
  • Page 120 Connecting to other equipment • If the total number of DPOF prints or the 3 Disconnect the USB connection number of DPOF pictures printed is high, cable after printing. pictures may be printed several times. The remaining number of prints indicated may ∫...

  • Page 121: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures 4 Turn the camera on and then on a TV Screen press [ • Do not use any other Video cables except the supplied one. • Press [ ] to display pictures on the TV. ∫...

  • Page 122: Others

    Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Be sure MENU /SET to use Panasonic’s external flash (DMW-FL500). Icon Setting External flash Forced ON External flash Slow sync.

  • Page 123: Using The Mc Protector/Pl Filter

    Others • If you use commercially available external Using the MC flashes with communication functions Protector/PL Filter other than the dedicated one, they may not operate normally or they may be damaged. Do not use them. The MC protector is a transparent filter •...

  • Page 124: Using The Remote Shutter

    Others • If the MC protector/PL filter are dropped, 2 Press the button fully to take the they may be destroyed. Be careful not to picture. (Press it as far as it will go.) drop them when attaching them to the camera.

  • Page 125: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Others • You cannot charge the battery if you Using the AC Adaptor connect the DC cable (DMW-DCC1; optional). You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge when it is connected to a PC or a printer if you use •...

  • Page 126: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    Others ∫ Setting the home area [HOME] Displaying the Time at (Perform steps the Travel Destination 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. (World Time) MENU /SET If you set your home area and the travel 2 Press 2/1 to select your home area destination area when traveling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination...
  • Page 127 Others 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ∫ Setting the travel destination area (Perform steps 1 Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET • The icon changes from [ ] to [ after setting the travel destination. MENU /SET A Depending on the setting, the time at...

  • Page 128: Screen Display

    Others ∫ Information Display on the LCD Screen Display Monitor (When taking pictures with the ∫ Viewfinder Display Viewfinder) F 3.8 2000 2000 −2 −1 AEL WB STANDARD STANDARD CUSTOM CUSTOM SET1 SET1 19 19 13 12 11 Recording mode (P23) Aperture value (P38, 39) Shutter speed (P39, 39) AF frame setting (P34)
  • Page 129 Others ∫ Live View Display on the LCD Monitor 19 20 (P51) AFL AEL 5 6 7 −2 −1 F3.8 F3.8 2000 8, 9 SINGLE SINGLE STANDARD STANDARD 19 19 18 Programme shift (P35) 19 AF lock (P66) 20 AE lock (P66) Recording mode (P23) 21 Current date and time Aperture value (P38, 55)
  • Page 130 Others Cable disconnection warning icon (P120) This is displayed when printing using a printer supporting PictBridge. (Depending on the printer, the icon may not be displayed.) Favorites settings (P107) −2 −1 Quality (P91) Picture size (P91) Battery indication (P17) 21 Programme shift (P35) Number of DPOF prints (P109) 22 Burst (P68): 10 Protected picture (P111)

  • Page 131: Cautions For Use

    Always use the supplied cords and consult the Panasonic Customer Care cables. If you use optional accessories, Centre on 132600. use the cords and the cables supplied ∫...
  • Page 132 Others ∫ About the LCD monitor Removing dirt on the image sensor Black spots may appear on the recorded • Do not press the LCD monitor with picture if dirt or dust gets on the image excessive force. Uneven colours may sensor.
  • Page 133 Others ∫ Battery ∫ Charger The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion • If you use the battery charger near a battery. radio, the radio reception may be Its ability to generate power comes from disturbed. the chemical reaction that takes place •...

  • Page 134: Message Display

    Others • When storing the battery for a long period Message Display of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the camera Confirmation messages or error messages and store it again after it has completely will be displayed on the screen in some discharged.
  • Page 135 Others • This message also appears when the [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] USB connection cable is connected to the Use a card compatible with this unit. (P4, camera only. In this case, connect the other end of the • You can only use an SDHC Memory Card USB connection cable to a PC or a printer.

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    Others ∫ Recording Troubleshooting 1: The picture cannot be recorded. The shutter does not activate. If you return the menu settings to the initial • Is the card inserted? settings at the time of purchase, the • Is there any memory remaining on the condition may improve.
  • Page 137 Others 6: The recorded picture is blurred. The 10: The shutter sound is heard once optical image stabilizer is not when taking pictures with Live View effective. however a picture is not taken. • The shutter speed will become slower •...
  • Page 138 Others • You can only display the pictures ∫ Flash rotated if you use a lens that supports 1: The flash is not activated. the direction detection function (P11) • Is the flash closed? and [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON]. –...
  • Page 139 Others 5: White round spots like soap bubbles 4: The card is not recognized by the appear on the recorded picture. • Disconnect the USB connection cable. • If you take a Connect it again while the card is picture with the inserted in the camera.
  • Page 140 Others 3: A certain part of the picture appears 9: The file numbers are recorded in blinking in black and white. ascending order. • Is [HIGHLIGHT] set to [ON]? • If the battery is inserted or removed – This appears due to the highlight when the camera is not turned off, the feature function which shows white recorded folder numbers are lost.

  • Page 141: Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Others Others Number of recordable pictures • The number of recordable pictures is an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures depends on the subjects. Aspect ratio : 3648k2736 pixels : 2816k2112 pixels Picture size (10M)
  • Page 142 Others Aspect ratio : 2816k1880 pixels : 2048k1360 pixels Picture size (5.3M EZ) (2.8M EZ) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB 1420 1360 2560 4 GB 1450 2800 2680 5020...
  • Page 143 Others Aspect ratio : 1920k1080 pixels Picture size (2M EZ) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 1720 2 GB 1800 3410 4 GB 3540 6700 Aspect ratio Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB...

  • Page 144: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-L10): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 9,3 V Power Consumption: 1.8 W (When taking pictures with the Viewfinder) 3.3 W (When taking pictures with Live View) 1.9 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 10.100.000 pixels Image sensor: 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 11,760,000 pixels Primary color filter...
  • Page 145 Others LCD monitor: 2.5q low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 207,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) Viewfinder: Eye-level single lens method using a pentamirror with diopter adjustment (field of view ratio about 95%) (with diopter adjustment j3 to i1 diopter) Flash: Built-in pop up flash Flash range: Approx.
  • Page 146 Others AC Adaptor (Panasonic DE-A38G): Information for your safety Output: DIGITAL CAMERA 9.3 V 1.2 A CHARGE 8.4 V 0.75A Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLA13E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V, 1320 mAh...
  • Page 147 VQT1G46 F0907Xx0 ( 0000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net...

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