Page 1: Operating Instructions
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@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit DMC-L1K Model No.
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING...
Page 3 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-L1 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer...
Page 4 Before Use -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.
Page 5 ∫ About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as it may cause the camera to malfunction. Also, be careful when you leave the camera outside or near a window.
Page 6: Before Use
Before Use About These Operating Instructions ∫ About indications in these operating instructions Convenient or helpful information for using the camera is described. ∫ About illustrations of the cursor button In these operating instructions, operations using the cursor button are described with illustrations.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ... 2 About These Operating Instructions ... 6 Preparation Standard Accessories ... 10 Names of the Components ... 11 Screen Display... 13 About the Lens... 16 Attaching/Detaching the Lens... 16 Charging the Battery with the Charger...
Page 8 • [WHITE SET] Resetting the white balance ... 70 • [COLOR TEMPERATURE SETTING] Setting the color temperature ... 70 • [WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT] Finely adjusting the white balance ... 70 Setting the Light Sensitivity... 71 Deciding the Method to Measure Brightness (Metering mode)...
Page 9 Cautions for Use ... 111 Message Display ... 114 Troubleshooting ... 115 Number of recordable pictures ... 120 Specifications... 122 Digital Camera Accessory System ... 125 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)... 126 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)... 127 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ...
Page 10: Preparation
Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. DE-972A K2KJ2CB00001 VFC4189 VYC0949 VFC4206 VQT0W82 CGR-S603A K2CA2EA00002 K2GJ2DZ00028 K1HA05CD0004 VGQ8990 VKF4091 VYF3089 VFC4185...
Page 11: Names Of The Components
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.)
Page 12 Preparation 13 Focus mode lever (P32, 35, 42, 54, 55) 14 [AFL/AEL] button (P63) 15 Status indicator (P25) 16 Camera ON/OFF switch (P25) 17 Command dial (P33, 37, 38, 40, 47 to 49, 56, 58, 61, 68, 71, 73) 18 2/4/1/3 Cursor buttons (P27) 19 [MENU/SET] button (P27) 20 Delete button (P45) 21 Aperture stopping down button (P57)
Page 13: Screen Display
∫ Lens “LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14–50 mm/ F2.8– 3.5” 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...
Page 14 Preparation ∫ Information Display on the LCD Monitor (When taking pictures with the Viewfinder) F 2.8 2000 2000 STANDARD STANDARD AUTO AUTO CUSTOM CUSTOM NORMAL NORMAL 19 19 13 12 11 1 Recording mode (P32, 36, 38) 2 Aperture value (P36, 38) 3 Shutter speed (P36, 38) 4 AF frame setting (P85) 5 Metering mode (P72)
Page 15 16 Picture size (P78) 17 Battery indication (P19) 18 High angle mode (P53) 19 AF frame (P54) 20 Focus position (P54) 28 27 21 Program shift (P33) 22 Burst (P64): Auto bracket (P66): Self-timer (P67): 23 White balance fine adjustment (P68) 24 2nd curtain synchro (P83): 2ND 25 Histogram (P52) 26 Self-timer (P67)
Page 16: About The Lens
Preparation 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. If you use a lens other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be activated and accurate metering is not possible.
Page 17 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]. OFF ON •...
Page 18: Charging The Battery
Preparation 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. • When you connect the AC cable, the [POWER] indicator A lights red. •...
Page 19: About The Battery
(Approx. 225 min) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card (128 MB; optional). • Using the supplied battery. • Using the supplied lens.
Page 20: Inserting/Removing The Battery
• 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 (CGR-S603A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery fully until it clicks.
Page 21: Using The Ac Adaptor
Using the AC Adaptor You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge when it is connected to a PC or printer if you use the AC adaptor. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Connect the AC cable.
Page 22: About The Card
• 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. • You can purchase a Panasonic SD...
Page 23: Attaching The Lens Hood
SD Memory Card Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://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.
Page 24: Attaching The Strap
“Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P125) VQT0W82 • 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 1 800 561-5505 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
Page 25: Attaching The Eyepiece Cap
Attaching the Eyepiece 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 (P50) or the Self-timer (P67) and when using the remote shutter.
Page 26: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. PLEASE SET THE CLOCK MENU CLOCK SET A: [MENU/SET] button B: Cursor buttons 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time.
Page 27: About The Setup Menu
About the Setup Menu • Set items as required. (Refer to P28 to 30 for each menu item.) • The following example shows how to set [BEEP]. • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P29) 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2.
Page 28 Preparation [CLOCK SET] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU and select the item to set. (P27) Change date and time. (P26) [WORLD TIME] Press [ MENU ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P27) The local time at the travel destination area is set.
Page 29 [BEEP] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P27) Set the volume of the focus confirmation beep, the self-timer beep, and the alarm beep. No beep Soft beep Loud beep [NO.RESET] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set.
Page 30 Preparation • 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, these white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. [VIDEO OUT] MENU Press [...
Page 31: Basic
Basic Before Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder Tips for taking good pictures • 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.
Page 32: Matching The Focus And The Exposure Automatically (Af: Auto Focus/Program Ae Mode)
Basic 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. • Remove the lens cap. • Turn the camera on. (P25) •...
Page 33 • 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 frame and the AF-LED display in the [CUSTOM] menu.
Page 34: Taking Good Pictures
Basic ∫ Example of program shift when using the supplied lens 1/ 2 1/ 4 1/ 8 1/ 15 1/ 30 1/ 60 1/ 125 1/ 250 1/ 500 1/ 1000 1/ 2000 (A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed 1 Program shift amount 2 Program shift line chart •...
Page 35: Continuously Focusing On A Subject (Afc) (When Taking Pictures With The Viewfinder)
∫ 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 (P31). Using the self-timer (P67) or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) (P107) prevents jittering caused by pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod.
Page 36: Aperture-Priority Ae
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 shutter speed dial to [A].
Page 37 2 Rotate the shutter speed dial to set the shutter speed. B: [2-60s/B] to [1000-4000] 1000 1000 STANDARD STANDARD −2 −1 AUTO AUTO CUSTOM CUSTOM SINGLE SINGLE NORMAL NORMAL 19 19 • The mode becomes Shutter-priority AE mode [ • If the shutter speed dial is set to [2-60s/ B] or [1000-4000], press 3/4 or rotate the command dial C to set the shutter speed.
Page 38: Manual Exposure
Basic Manual Exposure [ Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed. Rotate the aperture ring to set the aperture value. A: [2.8] to [22] • When changing from [A], rotate the aperture ring while pressing the aperture ring button B.
Page 39 ∫ 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. ∫...
Page 40: Compensating The Exposure
Basic 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 Over exposed Compensate the exposure towards VQT0W82 ∫...
Page 41 • The exposure compensation value is displayed on the LCD monitor when taking pictures with Live View. Refer to P50 for information about Live View. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to set the selected exposure. • You can also set the selected exposure by doing the following: –...
Page 42: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
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]. 2 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.
Page 43: Taking Pictures With The Zoom
• 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 2.5 m (8.2 feet) to 7.0 m (23.0 feet) (Wide) (When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].).
Page 44: Playing Back Pictures
Basic Playing Back Pictures 1 Press [ F5.6 F5.6 125 1/19 1/19 100 _ 0001 0001 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture. F5.6 125 F5.6 1/19 1/19 100 _ 0001 0001 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture •...
Page 45: Changing The Information Displayed On The Playback Screen
Changing the Information Displayed on the playback screen 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 only select Normal display or No display in playback zoom (P47) and during a slide show (P89).
Page 46 Basic ∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ [ALL DELETE] 1 Press [ ] twice. 2 Press 3/4 to select [MULTI DELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE MENU SELECT SET CANCEL • If you select [MULTI DELETE], perform steps onwards.
Page 47: Using The Playback Zoom
Using the Playback Zoom 1 Press [ 2 Rotate the command dial A downwards to enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE • 1a>2a>4a>8a>16a • When you rotate the command dial upwards after enlarging a picture, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the command dial downwards, the magnification becomes higher.
Page 48: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Press [ 2 Rotate the command dial A upwards to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) DEC. 1.2006 1/14 MENU CANCEL • 1 screen>9 screens>25 screens> Calendar screen display (P49) •...
Page 49: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function. 1 Press [ 2 Rotate the command dial A upwards to display the calendar screen. MON TUE WED THU FRI 2006 MENU MONTH •...
Page 50: Advanced
Advanced Advanced Switching to Live View You can also take pictures while looking at the LCD Monitor by using it as a Viewfinder. This is called Live View. This is useful if you want to check the composition of the subject on the LCD Monitor when taking close-up pictures, using a tripod etc.
Page 51: Tips For Taking Good Pictures With Live View
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. •...
Page 52 Advanced ∫ 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.
Page 53: Recording A Picture With The Camera Held High Above Your Head (High Angle Mode)
Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode) The LCD monitor becomes easier to see when recording a picture with the camera held high above your head if the camera is held as shown in the following illustration. This is useful when you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the way.
Page 54: Auto Focus When Taking Pictures With Live View
Advanced Auto focus when taking pictures with Live View 1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS]. (P32) 2 Aim the AF frame D to the point you want to focus on and then press the shutter button halfway. F5.6 F5.6 •...
Page 55: Manual Focus When Taking Pictures With Live View
Manual focus when taking pictures with Live View 1 Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. 2 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. A: [0.29] m (0.95 feet) to [¶] 19 19 • The focus distance indicator ([0.29] m (0.95 feet) to [¶]) show the approximate “in focus”...
Page 56: Changing The Magnification
Advanced 3 Press [MENU/SET] to magnify the MF assist screen. MENU MENU CANCEL • Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. • The enlarged area can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close MF assist. MENU 19 19 •...
Page 57: Checking The Depth Of Field
• The MF assist disappears in the following cases. – About 10 seconds after you stop pressing 3/4/2/1 or rotating the focus ring or the command dial – 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.
Page 58: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash
Advanced Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ∫ Open the flash OPEN] button A. Press the [ • If you press the [ OPEN] button lightly, the flash will open to the bounce flash position B. If you press the [ OPEN] button fully, the flash will open to the normal flash position C.
Page 59 3 Press the shutter button halfway to set the selected flash setting. • You can also set the selected flash setting by doing the following: – Pressing [ ] – Not operating the camera for a few seconds : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
Page 60 Advanced ∫ 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. the available flash range to take pictures sensitivity Wide 2.5 m　 (8.2 feet) to (3.3 feet) to AUTO...
Page 61: Adjusting The Flash Output
• 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. (P68) •...
Page 62: Bounce Flash
Advanced 3 Press the shutter button halfway to set the selected flash output. • You can also set the selected flash output by doing the following: – Pressing [ – Not operating the camera for a few seconds • The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
Page 63: Fixing The Focus And The Exposure (Af/Ae Lock)
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) 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. 1 Aim the AF frame at the subject. A: Viewfinder Display 2 Press and hold [AFL/AEL] to fix the focus and the exposure.
Page 64: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode
Advanced When [AE] is selected (Fixing the exposure only) 1 Fill the screen with the object that you want to take a picture of. 2 Press and hold [AFL/AEL] to fix the exposure. • The aperture value and the shutter speed light when the exposure matches.
Page 65 ∫ Burst speed (High) 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. •...
Page 66: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Advanced Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, up to 5 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 [ STANDARD STANDARD...
Page 67: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
• [SEQUENCE] (When taking 5 pictures) – [0/`/_/``/__] (5 pictures are taken. The first picture is taken at 0 EV. The next 4 pictures are taken at `1 EV, _1 EV, `2 EV and then _2 EV.) – [``/`/0/_/__] (5 pictures are taken. The first picture is taken at `2 EV.
Page 68: Adjusting The White Balance
Advanced ∫ Changing the time setting for the self-timer 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SELF-TIMER] and then press 1. 3 Press 3/4 to select [10 SEC.] or [2 SEC.] and then press [MENU/ SET]. EX. OPT. ZOOM D.ZOOM SELF-TIMER 10 SEC.
Page 69 [AUTO] for auto setting (auto white balance) for recording outdoors on (Daylight) a bright day for recording outdoors on (Cloudy) a cloudy day for recording outdoors in (Shade) the shade for recording under (Halogen) halogen lighting for recording with the (Flash) flash only (White set 1)
Page 70: [White Set]
Advanced [WHITE SET] Resetting the white balance Use this to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [ ] with step 2 on ] or [ P68 and then press 3. AUTO AUTO STANDARD STANDARD CUSTOM CUSTOM SINGLE SINGLE NORMAL NORMAL 19 19 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of...
Page 71: Setting The Light Sensitivity
2 Press 3/4/2/1 to finely adjust the white balance and then press [MENU/SET]. WB ADJUST. AUTO AUTO MENU ADJUST. 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 the LCD monitor will change to orange.
Page 72: Deciding The Method To Measure Brightness (Metering Mode)
Advanced ISO sensitivity Use in bright places Suitable (e.g. outdoors) Use in dark places suitable Shutter speed Slow Noise Less Increased • To avoid picture noise, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity before taking pictures. • The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO] in Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure.
Page 73: Menu Settings
Menu Settings Setting Frequently Used Functions You can set two frequently used functions to the buttons [FUNC.1] and [FUNC.2]. This is convenient as you do not need to select the item from a menu. • When you use a lens with no aperture ring, [FUNC.1] is fixed for aperture setting.
Page 74 Menu Settings ∫ Functions that can be set to the buttons [FUNC.1] and [FUNC.2] ¢ • [EXPOSURE] (P40) – [EXPOSURE] • [FILM MODE] (P76) – STD [STANDARD] – DYN [DYNAMIC] – NATUR [NATURE] – SMOOTH [SMOOTH] – STD [STANDARD] – DYN [DYNAMIC] –...
Page 75: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu
Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment etc. • The following example shows how to set [D.ZOOM] when taking pictures with Live View. (Refer to P76 to P83 for each menu item.) •...
Page 76: [Film Mode]
Menu Settings [FILM MODE] Setting the color tone of the picture to be recorded MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) Every type of film for film cameras has its own color tone and contrast characteristics.
Page 77 ∫ Adjusting each film mode to the desired setting 1 Press 1 several times on the screen shown in step 2 on page 76. 2 Press 3/4 to select an item, use the command dial A to adjust it and then press [MENU/SET]. ADJUST.
Page 78: [Pict.size]/[Quality] Setting A Picture Size And Quality That Match Your Use Of The Pictures
Menu Settings [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels.
Page 79: [Raw Rec.]
• If you set [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P80) 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.
Page 80: [Ex. Opt. Zoom]
Menu Settings [EX. OPT. ZOOM] Enlarging a picture with no picture quality deterioration (When taking pictures with Live View only) MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) Normally you can take pictures with a maximum focal length of 50 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 100 mm) using the supplied lens.
Page 81: [D.zoom]
[D.ZOOM] Further extending the zoom (When taking pictures with Live View only) MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) 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.
Page 82: [Af Assist Lamp] Focusing In Low Light Conditions Becomes Easier
Menu Settings [AF ASSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.
Page 83: [Auto Bracket] Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
[AUTO BRACKET] Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P75) In this mode, up to 5 pictures are recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed.
Page 84: Using The [Custom] Menu
Menu Settings Using the [CUSTOM] Menu You can change the settings for each function using the [CUSTOM] menu. You can then save these settings for future use. (P87) • Set items as required. (Refer to P85 to P87 for each menu item.) •...
Page 85 ∫ About the menu screen items • There are 4 menu screens in the [CUSTOM] menu (1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4). CUSTOM CUSTOM SET CUSTOM CUST. SET MEMORY LCD AUTO FUNC.1 SET CUSTOM AF FRAME FUNC.2 SET FOCUS PRIORITY AF MF DIREC.
Page 86 Menu Settings [CENTER]: The camera focuses on the subject in the AF frame on the center of the screen. [SELECT]: If you press 2/1, you can select the AF frame setting with Auto Focus-auto, left fix, center fix or right fix. •...
Page 87: Saving Settings In [Cust. Set Mem.]
[LONG SHUTTER NR] Press [ ] to display the [CUSTOM] menu MENU and select the item to set. (P84) This removes picture noise when the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. If you set [ON], the countdown screen is displayed when the shutter button is pressed.
Page 88: Using The [Play] Mode Menu
Menu Settings 2 Press 3/4 to select [CUSTOM SET 1], [CUSTOM SET 2] or [CUSTOM SET 3] and then press [MENU/SET]. CUST.SET MEM. CUSTOM SET 1 CUSTOM SET 2 CUSTOM SET 3 MENU CANSEL SELECT 3 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 89: [Slide Show] Playing Back Pictures In Order For A Fixed Duration
∫ About the menu screen items • There are 2 menu screens in the [PLAY] mode menu (1/2 and 2/2). PLAY SLIDE SHOW PLAY FAVORITE PROTECT ROTATE DISP. RESIZE ROTATE TRIMMING DPOF PRINT ASPECT CONV. MENU SELECT FORMAT SELECT EXIT •...
Page 90: [Favorite]
Menu Settings • Power save mode is not activated during a slide show. (However, the setting for power save mode is fixed to [10 MIN.] while pausing a slide show or playing back a [MANUAL] slide show.) [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode...
Page 91: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate] To Display The Picture Rotated
[ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] To display the picture rotated MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P88) This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90°...
Page 92: [Dpof Print]
DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm VQT0W82 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 93 ∫ Multi setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture to print and then press 3/4 to set the number of prints. DPOF SET MULTI COUNT DATE DISPLAY EXIT MENU SELECT • The number of prints icon [ appears. •...
Page 94: [Protect]
Menu Settings [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P88) You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 95: [Trimming]
2 Press 2/1 to select the size and then press 4. RISIZE 0001 1/19 SELECT MENU EXIT RESIZE • Sizes smaller than the recorded picture are displayed. Aspect Ratio Picture Size • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears. 3 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 96: [Aspect Conv.] Changing The Aspect Ratio Of A 16:9 Picture
Menu Settings 4 Press shutter button. • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?] appears. 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. TRIMMNG DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? MENU CANCEL SELECT • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. The trimmed pictures cannot be restored when they are overwritten.
Page 97: [Format]
Write-protect switch C is set to [LOCK]. • If the card cannot be formatted, consult the customer call centers below. 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 Menu Settings...
Page 98: Connecting To Other Equipment
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] ® (for Windows ) on the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to easily acquire pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print them and send them by e-mail.
Page 99 [Macintosh] The drive is displayed on the screen. • The drive is displayed as [NO_NAME] or [Untitled]. ∫ Folder Composition Folders are displayed as shown in the following illustration. SD MemoryCard DCIM SDHC MemoryCard 100_PANA MultiMediaCard 100_PANA P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG 101_PANA 999_PANA MISC...
Page 100: Printing The Pictures
Connecting to other equipment • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [ACCESS] is displayed. • If battery power is exhausted while the camera and the PC are communicating, the recorded data may be damaged.
Page 101: Single Picture
1 Turn on the camera and the printer. 2 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable (supplied). • Align the [1] mark on the USB connection cable and the [ on the terminal of the adaptor when connecting.
Page 102 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Setting date printing, the number of prints, the paper size and the page layout Select and set each item in step • Items not supported by the printer are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. •...
Page 103 3 Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance We recommend setting DPOF date printing with [DPOF PRINT] (P93) in advance when the printer supports it. If you select [DPOF PICTURE], printing starts and the recording date is printed.
Page 104: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures using the Video cable (supplied) • Set the aspect of the TV on the camera. (P30) • Turn the camera and the TV off. V OUT / REMOTE 1 Connect the video cable A to the [V OUT/REMOTE] socket on the...
Page 105: Others
Others Using the External Flash If you use an external flash, the available flash range increases compared to the camera’s built in flash. ∫ Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL500; optional) 1 Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe A and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash.
Page 106: Using The Mc Protector/Pl Filter
Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Be sure to use Panasonic’s external flash (DMW-FL500). • If you use commercially available external flashes with communication functions...
Page 107: Using The Remote Shutter
• You cannot attach the MC protector and the PL filter at the same time. • If the MC protector/PL filter are tightened too much, you may not be able to remove them. Do not tighten them too much. • When taking pictures with the flash using the MC protector or PL filter, vignetting effect may occur.
Page 108: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)
Others Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) If you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and recorded on the pictures taken.
Page 109 ∫ Finishing setting the home area • If you are setting the home area for the first time, the screen returns to the screen shown in step 1 of “Setting the home area [HOME]” after you press [MENU/ SET] to set your home area. Press 2 to return to the screen shown in step then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Page 110: Location Candidates For World Time Settings
Others Location candidates for World Time settings Offset from Midway Islands Hawaii Alaska Vancouver Denver Chicago Toronto Caracas -3:30 Newfoundland Rio de Janeiro Fernando de Noronha Azores London Berlin Helsinki Moscow +3:30 Tehran Dubai +4:30 Kabul Islamabad +5:30 Delhi +5:45 Kathmandu Dacca +6:30...
Page 111: Cautions For Use
Cautions for Use ∫ Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to drop or knock the bag that you inserted the unit in as it may strongly shock the unit.
Page 112 Others About dirt on the image sensor This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image sensor may appear on the recorded picture. Do not change lenses where there is a lot of dust, and always attach the body cap when a lens is not attached to the camera,...
Page 113 Dispose of unusable battery. • Batteries have a limited life. • Do not throw batteries into fire because it may cause an explosion. • Unusable batteries should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Page 114: Message Display
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card or the SDHC Memory Card is slid to the [LOCK] side.
Page 115: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase, the condition may improve. Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P29) ∫ Battery and power source 1: The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
Page 116 Others 6: The recorded picture is blurred. The optical image stabilizer is not effective. • The shutter speed will become slower and the optical image stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. In this case, we recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures (P31, 51).
Page 117 3: The folder number and the file number are displayed as [`] and the screen turns black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This may happen if you remove the battery immediately after recording or you record with an exhausted battery.
Page 118 Others ∫ TV, PC and printer 1: The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? • Set the TV input to external input mode. 2: The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.
Page 119 5: The camera becomes warm. • The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera. 6: The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.
Page 120: 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. • The numbers in brackets are when [RAW REC.] is set to [ON]. Aspect ratio : 3136k2352 pixels Picture size...
Page 121 Aspect ratio : 2560k1712 pixels Picture size (4.5M EZ) Quality 2 (0) 16 MB 5 (1) 32 MB 13 (3) 64 MB 27 (6) 128 MB 55 (13) 110 (15) Card 256 MB 110 (27) 210 (31) 512 MB 220 (54) 440 (62) 1 GB 450 (110) 880 (125) 1700 (135) 700 (120) 1360 (130) 2560 (135)
Page 122: Specifications
Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-L1): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.2 W (When taking pictures with the Viewfinder) 3.8 W (When taking pictures with Live View) 2.2 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 7,500,000 pixels...
Page 123 Information for your safety Output: DIGITAL CAMERA 8.4 V CHARGE 8.4 V Input: 110 V to 240 V Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGR-S603A): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V, 1500 mAh q (H)k3 q (D)] (excluding the projecting part) 7/16 3/16 1.2 A...
Page 124 Others Interchangeable Lens “LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14– 50 mm/F2.8– 3.5” (L-ES014050) Focal length f=14 mm to 50 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm) Aperture type 7 leaf shutters/iris diaphragm Aperture range F2.8 (Wide) to F3.5 (Tele) Lens construction 16 elements in 12 groups (2 aspherical lenses) 0.29 m (0.95 feet) to ¶...
Page 125: Digital Camera Accessory System
Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGR-S603A DMW-FL500 DMW-LMCH72 DMW-LPL72 DMW-RSL1 DMW-BAL1 DMW-SSTL1 RP-SDR04GU1K RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDR02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDH01GU1A RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SDR512U1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SDR256U1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-SD064BPPA • Refer to P19 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures.
Page 126: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.
Page 127: Request For Service Notice (For Usa Only)
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attn: Digital Camera Repair...
Page 128: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)
Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
Page 129 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
Page 130: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
Page 131: Index
Others Index AC Adaptor ... 18, 19, 98, 100 Adjusting the flash output ... 61 AF Assist Lamp ... 82 AF Frame ... 85 AFC ... 35 AF-LED ... 86 AFS ... 32, 54 AF+MF ... 86 AF/AE Lock ... 63 AF/AE Lock Hold ...
Page 132 Others LCD monitor ... 14 Lens ... 16 Lens Cap ... 17 Lens Hood ... 23 Lens rear cap ... 16 Live View ... 50 LONG SHUTTER NR ... 87 MANUAL ... 89 Manual exposure ... 38 Manual Exposure Assistance ... 39 Manual Focus ...
Page 133: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Rápida En Español
Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español • Cárguela antes del uso. • Compruebe que la cámara esté apagada. • Cierre el flash. ∫ Preparaciones Conecte el cable CA. • Cuando el cable de CC está conectado a un adaptador de CA la batería no puede ser cargada.
Page 134 Others 1 Cierre la tapa de la tarjeta. 2 Desplace la tapa de la tarjeta hasta el fin, luego ciérrela firmemente. ∫ Grabación • Quite la tapa del objetivo. • Encienda la cámara. • Ajuste la palanca del modo de disparo a A: Botón del obturador VQT0W82 Ajuste la palanca del modo del...
Page 135 Dirija el encuadre AF C hacia el punto que quiere enfocar, luego pulse a mitad el botón del obturador. G: Visualización del visor • Puede comprobar el valor de la abertura D y la velocidad de obturación visualizados E. • Una vez que el sujeto esté enfocado, la cámara emite un bip y se enciende la indicación del enfoque F .
Page 136 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 C 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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