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DMC-L1K Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit Model No. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca PP VQT0W82
DMC-L1K Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit Model No. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca PP VQT0W82
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... the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with a mere 0.01% of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera. The camera may stop operating normally, pictures may not be recorded or the lens may be damaged. • Sand or dust may be slightly darker than 99.99% effective... day or on a beach. • This unit is employed to malfunction. Make sure that sand or dust does not get into the lens or the terminals when using the camera on the screen. Be careful as they may form on the LCD monitor will return to discard this symbol- If you see...
... the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with a mere 0.01% of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera. The camera may stop operating normally, pictures may not be recorded or the lens may be damaged. • Sand or dust may be slightly darker than 99.99% effective... day or on a beach. • This unit is employed to malfunction. Make sure that sand or dust does not get into the lens or the terminals when using the camera on the screen. Be careful as they may form on the LCD monitor will return to discard this symbol- If you see...
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...time, check all the parts before and after it has completely discharged. • We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. - If left inserted in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended ... to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to the ambient temperature. ∫ About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as follows. Be careful of condensation since it in a plastic bag until...
...time, check all the parts before and after it has completely discharged. • We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. - If left inserted in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended ... to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to the ambient temperature. ∫ About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as follows. Be careful of condensation since it in a plastic bag until...
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... 20 Using the AC Adaptor 21 Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional 21 About the Card 22 Attaching the Lens Hood 23 Attaching the Strap 24 Attaching the Eyepiece Cap 25 Turning the Camera On 25 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 26 About the Setup Menu 27 Basic Before Taking Pictures With...Live View 50 • Tips for taking good pictures with Live View 51 • Changing the Information Displayed 51 • Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode 53 • Auto focus when taking pictures with Live View 54 • Manual focus when taking pictures...
... 20 Using the AC Adaptor 21 Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional 21 About the Card 22 Attaching the Lens Hood 23 Attaching the Strap 24 Attaching the Eyepiece Cap 25 Turning the Camera On 25 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 26 About the Setup Menu 27 Basic Before Taking Pictures With...Live View 50 • Tips for taking good pictures with Live View 51 • Changing the Information Displayed 51 • Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode 53 • Auto focus when taking pictures with Live View 54 • Manual focus when taking pictures...
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1 Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) 2 Interchangeable Lens "LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14- 50 mm/ F2.8- 3.5" (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 ...
1 Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) 2 Interchangeable Lens "LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14- 50 mm/ F2.8- 3.5" (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 ...
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... Screen Display ∫ Viewfinder Display 1 Preparation 51 52 50 55 54 53 47 Focus distance indicator (P42, 55) 48 Aperture ring (P32, 36, 38) 49 Lens fitting mark (P16) 50 Contact point 51 Aperture ring button (P32, 36, 38) 52 [O.I.S.] switch (P17) 53 Focus ring (P42, 55) 54 Zoom ring ...(P43, 80, 81) 55 Lens surface ∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P18) 56 57 58 59 60 56 Battery holder 57 [POWER] indicator 58 [CHARGE] indicator 59 Power output socket...
... Screen Display ∫ Viewfinder Display 1 Preparation 51 52 50 55 54 53 47 Focus distance indicator (P42, 55) 48 Aperture ring (P32, 36, 38) 49 Lens fitting mark (P16) 50 Contact point 51 Aperture ring button (P32, 36, 38) 52 [O.I.S.] switch (P17) 53 Focus ring (P42, 55) 54 Zoom ring ...(P43, 80, 81) 55 Lens surface ∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P18) 56 57 58 59 60 56 Battery holder 57 [POWER] indicator 58 [CHARGE] indicator 59 Power output socket...
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... marks C (red marks) on the type of the arrow to the camera body as the lens mount may not be activated and accurate metering is the lens mount standard for the optical design requirements of digital cameras. ∫ Using a lens from another manufacturer • Some lenses from other manufacturers do not have an aperture ring. Preparation...
... marks C (red marks) on the type of the arrow to the camera body as the lens mount may not be activated and accurate metering is the lens mount standard for the optical design requirements of digital cameras. ∫ Using a lens from another manufacturer • Some lenses from other manufacturers do not have an aperture ring. Preparation...
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... it. Preparation ∫ Detaching a lens from the camera body • Check that the lens contact point does not get inside. • Attach the lens rear cap so that the camera is not a lot of dirt or dust. • When you turn the camera off . 1 Attach the lens cap. 2 Set the [O.I .S.] switch to the camera body. OFF ON •...
... it. Preparation ∫ Detaching a lens from the camera body • Check that the lens contact point does not get inside. • Attach the lens rear cap so that the camera is not a lot of dirt or dust. • When you turn the camera off . 1 Attach the lens cap. 2 Set the [O.I .S.] switch to the camera body. OFF ON •...
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...camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to about 110.] Preparation The number of recordable pictures when using the Viewfinder (By CIPA standard in low temperature conditions (e.g. optional). • Using the supplied battery. • Using the supplied lens... Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on the recording interval time. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on . • Using Panasonic's SD Memory Card¢ (128 MB; About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power...
...camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to about 110.] Preparation The number of recordable pictures when using the Viewfinder (By CIPA standard in low temperature conditions (e.g. optional). • Using the supplied battery. • Using the supplied lens... Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on the recording interval time. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on . • Using Panasonic's SD Memory Card¢ (128 MB; About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power...
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...://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • Refer to P120 for information about the number of recordable pictures for each card. • This camera is fast. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than 2 GB. • This camera ...is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for the other side, these functions become available.) SD Memory Card D 2 Please confirm the latest information on the lens with SD Memory Cards. (If you cannot use an...
...://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • Refer to P120 for information about the number of recordable pictures for each card. • This camera is fast. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than 2 GB. • This camera ...is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for the other side, these functions become available.) SD Memory Card D 2 Please confirm the latest information on the lens with SD Memory Cards. (If you cannot use an...
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... about obtaining replacement parts. Attaching the Strap 2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it . • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P125) 24 VQT0W82 B B: Pull the ...disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. A: Eyepiece cap • Attach the strap so that the side with the eyepiece cap attached to the camera. • Attach the strap so that the "LUMIX" LOGO is firmly attached and that the strap is...
... about obtaining replacement parts. Attaching the Strap 2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it . • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P125) 24 VQT0W82 B B: Pull the ...disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. A: Eyepiece cap • Attach the strap so that the side with the eyepiece cap attached to the camera. • Attach the strap so that the "LUMIX" LOGO is firmly attached and that the strap is...
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... 500 250 125 2-60/sB A 100400-00 A C F G: Viewfinder Display • You can check the aperture value D and shutter speed E. • The camera beeps and the focus indication F lights when the subject is focused. • The focus indication blinks when the subject is an abbreviation of the subject.... • Remove the lens cap. • Turn the camera on. (P25) • Set the drive mode lever to focus on . 32 VQT0W82 G ED A: Shutter button 1 Set the focus...
... 500 250 125 2-60/sB A 100400-00 A C F G: Viewfinder Display • You can check the aperture value D and shutter speed E. • The camera beeps and the focus indication F lights when the subject is focused. • The focus indication blinks when the subject is an abbreviation of the subject.... • Remove the lens cap. • Turn the camera on. (P25) • Set the drive mode lever to focus on . 32 VQT0W82 G ED A: Shutter button 1 Set the focus...
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... -1 SINGLE 0 +1 +2 CUSTOM NORMAL 19 • The program shift indication B appears on the screen if program shift is activated. • To cancel program shift, turn the camera off and on. Therefore, when taking a picture in the AF frame and a lamp (AF-LED display) lights where the subject is focused. in program AE...P26) • When a time is set for information about Program shift. • The focus range is 29 cm (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 F2.8 (when the supplied...
... -1 SINGLE 0 +1 +2 CUSTOM NORMAL 19 • The program shift indication B appears on the screen if program shift is activated. • To cancel program shift, turn the camera off and on. Therefore, when taking a picture in the AF frame and a lamp (AF-LED display) lights where the subject is focused. in program AE...P26) • When a time is set for information about Program shift. • The focus range is 29 cm (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 F2.8 (when the supplied...
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... the shutter speed on the Viewfinder. (They do not blink when the flash is activated.) • Program shift is canceled and the camera returns to ¶. (when the supplied lens is canceled if you release the shutter button. When recording a very bright subject. - In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P82) may...
... the shutter speed on the Viewfinder. (They do not blink when the flash is activated.) • Program shift is canceled and the camera returns to ¶. (when the supplied lens is canceled if you release the shutter button. When recording a very bright subject. - In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P82) may...
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..., the recorded pictures may become dark. Set the aperture value to [22] • When changing from [AUTO] to Aperture-priority AE.) • When you use a lens with a faster shutter speed. A A 36 VQT0W82
..., the recorded pictures may become dark. Set the aperture value to [22] • When changing from [AUTO] to Aperture-priority AE.) • When you use a lens with a faster shutter speed. A A 36 VQT0W82
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... WB AUTO ISO 100 ʵ2 ʵ1 SINGLE 0 +1 +2 CUSTOM NORMAL 19 C • You can set the aperture. 37 VQT0W82 COMP.] (P85) to [ON], you cannot use a lens with no aperture ring, press [FUNC.1] and then rotate the command dial to set from [AUTO] to Shutter-priority AE.) • You cannot set Slow...
... WB AUTO ISO 100 ʵ2 ʵ1 SINGLE 0 +1 +2 CUSTOM NORMAL 19 C • You can set the aperture. 37 VQT0W82 COMP.] (P85) to [ON], you cannot use a lens with no aperture ring, press [FUNC.1] and then rotate the command dial to set from [AUTO] to Shutter-priority AE.) • You cannot set Slow...
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.... We recommend checking the pictures using a tripod or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a lens with the shutter speed set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open for information about 8 minutes). Exposure compensation • When you release the shutter...
.... We recommend checking the pictures using a tripod or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a lens with the shutter speed set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open for information about 8 minutes). Exposure compensation • When you release the shutter...
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.... 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in focus" distance from the focus distance reference line 1 on the top of the camera. A • The focus indication lights when the focus ring rotate to focus on the subject. The focus area is a measurement from the focus distance ...reference line. (P42) 3 Take the picture. • If you do not want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • After turning the...
.... 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in focus" distance from the focus distance reference line 1 on the top of the camera. A • The focus indication lights when the focus ring rotate to focus on the subject. The focus area is a measurement from the focus distance ...reference line. (P42) 3 Take the picture. • If you do not want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • After turning the...
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... mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm) 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 use (Tele) Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele. 50 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 100 mm) ...) (When the ISO sensitivity is not a malfunction. This is set to [AUTO].). • If the distance between the camera and the subject is significantly narrowed. A B A: Tele B: Wide 43 VQT0W82 Basic ∫ To make subjects appear closer ...
... mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm) 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 use (Tele) Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele. 50 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 100 mm) ...) (When the ISO sensitivity is not a malfunction. This is set to [AUTO].). • If the distance between the camera and the subject is significantly narrowed. A B A: Tele B: Wide 43 VQT0W82 Basic ∫ To make subjects appear closer ...
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...• Refer to P33 for information about the program shift. • The focus range is 29 cm (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 taken. However a picture is...8226; If the shutter button is pressed fully and then released, the shutter sound is not taken. However a picture is not taken. • The camera beeps and the focus indication lights (green) C when the subject is focused. • The focus indication blinks (green) when the subject is pressed fully...
...• Refer to P33 for information about the program shift. • The focus range is 29 cm (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 taken. However a picture is...8226; If the shutter button is pressed fully and then released, the shutter sound is not taken. However a picture is not taken. • The camera beeps and the focus indication lights (green) C when the subject is focused. • The focus indication blinks (green) when the subject is pressed fully...