Panasonic LUMIX LX3 User manual

2010 LUMIX®
LX3
DIGITAL CAMERA
• 10.1 Megapixels
• Hot Shoe
• Mega O.I.S.
• HD Motion Images and HD Output
• Multiple Film Modes
• Shoots in Raw
F2.0 24MM WIDE LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON LENS
Easily fi t subjects in the frame even when the distance is limited.
INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE AND FULL MANUAL CONTROLS
Automatically adjusts to ensure great photos under any condition.
HIGH SENSITIVITY
Capture great photos under any lighting condition.

NOTE:
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• These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23° C (73.4° F) and a humidity of 50%.
• The time available for recording varies depending on the environment, the interval between recordings, and the manner of use.
• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
• Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
*2 Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
*2 Recording conditions by CIPA standard (cont.)
• Temperature: 23° C (73.4° F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full ash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turing the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.
• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and Power LCD Mode.
LX3
108.7 x 59.5 x 27.1 mm (4.28 x 2.34 x 1.07 inch) (Not including protruding parts)
229g (0.50 lb); 265 g (0.58 lb) with Battery and SD Memory Card
10.1 Megapixels
1/1.63,” 11.3 Mega Total Pixels CCD, Primary Color Filter
Wide: F2.0– F8.0 Tele: F2.8–F8.0
2.5x
f= 5.1–12.8 mm (35 mm Equivalent: 24– 60mm)
4:3 Aspec: 3.0x for 7 Mega, 3.6x for 5 Mega, 4.5x for 3.0 / 2.0 / 0.3 Mega; 3:2 Aspect: 0.3x for 6.5 Mega, 3.6x for 4.5 Mega, 4.5x for 3.0 / 2.5 Mega; 16:9 Aspect: 3.0x for 6 Mega, 3.6x for 4.5 Mega, 4.5x for 2.5 / 2.0 Mega
1:1 Aspect: 3.0x for 5.5 Mega, 3.6x for 3.5 Mega, 4.5x for 2.5 Mega (Firmware must be updated to the latest version 2.1)
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LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 8 elements in 6 groups ; (4 Aspherical lenses/4 Aspherical surfaces)
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MEGA O.I.S (Auto/Mode1/Mode2)
Yes
4x (Max. 10.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom) (Max. 17.9x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Normal: Wide 50 cm (1.64 feet)/Tele 50 cm (1.64 feet)–innity Intelligent AUTO/Macro: Wide 1cm (0.03 feet)/Tele 30cm (0.98 feet)–innity
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Yes
Normal/Macro, Quick AF On/Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF On/Off, AF/MF Switchable, Manual Focus (joystick), One Shot AF, Af Area Select, AF Tracking
Face/AF tracking/Multi-area/1-area/1-area high speed/Spot
P: 1–1/2,000 sec (Selectable minimum shutter speed); A/S: 8–1/2,000 sec, M: 60–1/2,000 sec; Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec
0.8 sec
External OVF (Optional)
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MEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/Mode2)
Auto/80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 [High Sensitivity Mode: Auto (1600 –6400)]
Yes
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Off/Low/Standard/High
Yes
Yes
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Still Image: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), RAW, DPOF corresponding; Image with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)+ QuickTime; Motion Images: QuickTime Motion JPEG
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Intelligent AUTO, P(Program) Mode, A(Aperture Priority) Mode, S(Shutter Priority) Mode, M(Manual) Mode, Motion Picture, Custom1, Custom2, Scene Mode
Dial: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2, Sunset, Pet, Hi-speed Burst, Flash-Burst, Film Grain, Pin Hole, High Dynamic (Standard, Art, B&W)
Standard, Dynamic, Natural, Smooth, Vibrant, Nostalgic, WB/Standard, WB/Dynamic, WB/Smooth, My Film1, My Film2, Multi Film
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Yes
Full-Resolution Image, 2.5 frames/sec; Max. 8 images (Standard Mode)/Max. 4 images (Fine Mode)/Max 3 images (RAW); Hi-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9, 2.5M for 1:1)
Approx. 35 shots when using the built-in memory; Approx. 35 - 100 shots when using an SD/SDHC Memory Card; *Maximum is 100 shots.; • The recording resolution is selected from 3 megapixels (4:3), 2.5 megapixels (3:2), 2 megapixels (16:9) or 2.5 megapixels (1:1);
• The number of consecutive shots is limited by the shooting conditions, card type, and card condition; • The number of consecutive shots may increase immediately after the card is formatted.
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps; 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps; HD (16:9 Aspect Ratio): 1,280 x 720 pixels 24fps; (Max. recording time depends on Memory Card Capacity, Max. 2GB for a motion picture.); Creating still pictures from a motion picture
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Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift (Program AE Mode)
1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV; 1/3 EV step, -3 - +3 EV (Firmware must be updated to the latest version 2.1)
Yes (auto in Intelligent AUTO Mode)
± 1/3 EV -1 step, 3 frames; ± 1/3 EV -3 step, 3 frames; Firmware must be updated to the latest version 2.1.
Yes (except for the 1:1 aspect ratio)
Intelligent Multiple/Center Weighted/Spot
Auto/80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 [High Sensitivity Mode: Auto (1600 –6400)]
High Sensitivity Mode: Auto (1600 –6400)
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4:3 Aspect: 3,648 x 2,736 pixels, 3,072 x 2,304 pixels, 2,560 x 1,920 pixels, 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, 1,600 x 1,200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels; 3:2 Aspect: 3,776 x 2,520 pixels, 3,168 x 2,112 pixels, 2,656 x 1,768 pixels, 2,112 x 1,408 pixels, 2,048 x 1,360 pixels;
16:9 Aspect: 3,968 x 2,232 pixels, 3,328 x 1,872 pixels, 2,784 x 1,568 pixels, 2,208 x 1,248 pixels, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels; 1:1 Aspect Ratio: 2,736 x 2,736 pixels, 2,304 x 2,304 pixels, 1,920 x 1,920 pixels, 1,536 x 1,536 pixels; (35 mm Equivalent: 28–70 mm)
Fine/Standard/RAW/RAW+Standard JPEG/RAW+Fine JPEG
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/Color Temperature/Flash/White Set 1/White Set 2 (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Pin Hole Modes);
White Balance Adjustment (2-axis adjustable, ± 9 steps each, Blue / Amber and Magenta / Green bias)”
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Contrast: ± 2 steps; Sharpess: ± 2 steps; Saturation: ± 2 steps; Noise Reduction: ± 2 steps; (can be adjusted in Film Mode)
5 sec.
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Yes
Yes (2 patterns/3patterns); Firmware must be updated to the latest version 2.1.
1 sec./2 sec./zoom/Hold
Yes
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2 sec./10 sec.
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[REC]/[Play] Selector switch; 30 - thumbnail display, 12 - thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Playback of favorite pictures, Category Playback (playback and slideshow of pictures in category), Slideshow (duration & effect with music is selectable),
Image rotation, Resizing (selectable number of pixels), Trimming, Protection, Aspect conversion, DPOF print setting, Creating still pictures from a motion picture, Dual image playback, Enlarge focus area, Image leveling
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Yes
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English/Spanish
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Yes
3.0,” 3:2 Polycrystalline TFT LCD (460,000 dots) Field of View : approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode
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Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro: 1st/2nd Flash Output Adjustment (1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV); 0.8 – 8.3 m (Wide/Macro/ISO Auto), 0.3– 5.9 m (Tele/ISO Auto) High Sensitivity Mode: 1.15–21.2m (Wide)/0.9 –15.1m (Tele)
Yes
Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only)
50 MB
Yes
DC Input, AV Output (NTSC, HD AV Output (Component), USB2.0 High speed
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Li-ion Battery Pack (3.7 V, Typical: 1,150 mAh/Minimum: 1,090 mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110– 240 V AC) (Optional)”
380 pictures (CIPA Standard***)
PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 2.1 E, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 SE, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, QuickTime, USB Driver
Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Carrying Case, Lens Cap, Lens Cap Strap, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM
2010 LUMIX®LX3 Digital Camera Specifications
OTHERS SETUP PLAYBACK RECORDING OPTICS
METRICS Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Pixels Camera Effective Pixels
CCD Sensor Size/Total Pixels/Filter
Lens Aperture
Optical Zoom
Focal Length
Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)
Intelligent Zoom
Lens
2-Speed Zoom
Optical Image Stabilizer
Conversion lens Compatibility
Digital Zoom
Focus Focusing Area
Focus Range Display
AF Assist Lamp
Focus
AF Metering
Shutter Shutter Speed
Shutter Interval
Finder Viewnder
iA Face Recognition
Optical Image Stabilizer
Intelligent ISO Control
Face Detection
Intelligent Scene Selector
Intelligent Exposure
AF Tracking
Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal)
iA Direct Button
Intelligent Resolution Technology
File File Format
AVCHD Lite REC
Interface Mode Switch
One-Touch Movie Button
Recording Modes Mode Dial/Mode Button
Still Image Scene Mode
Movie Scene Mode
Continuous Shooting Mode
Unlimited consecutive shooting
Flash Burst Continuous Shooting Mode
Motion Picture Recording
Continuous recordable time AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [SH]
(motion pictures) MOTION JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]
Actual recordable time AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [SH]
(motion pictures) MOTION JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]
Exposure Parameters Exposure
Exposure Compensation
Backlight Compensation
Auto (AE) Bracketing
Multi-Aspect
Light Metering
ISO Sensitivity
Max Auto ISO Setting
Image Parameters Aspect Ratio
Still Picture Recording
Image Quality
White Balance
Quick Menu
Color Mode / Color Effect
Picture Adjustment
Others Still Image with Audio Recording
GPS
Flip Animation
Real-time histogram
Composition Guide line
Auto Review
Easy Zoom/Zoom Resume
Optical Zoom in Motion Picture
Macro Zoom
Orientation Detector
Scene Mode Help Screen
Self Timer
Focus Icon Select
Display Playback Mode
Thumbnails/Zoomed Playback
Calendar Display/Dual-Image Playback
Set Favorites/Rotate Image
Playback Still Images with Audio
Playback Motion Picture
Slideshow Mode
Show Histogram
Show Highlights
Delete Delete Image
DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection
Edit Resize/Trim/Aspect Conv./Leveling
Copy/Title Edit/Text Stamp
Cut Animation
Video Divide
PictBridge Support
OSD language
Movie REC Guide
Wind-Cut in Motion Picture
Travel Date/World Time
Monitor LCD Monitor
Touch Panel
Tough Water Proof
Dust Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Flash Built-in-Flash
External Flash
Media Recording Media
Built-in-Memory
Audio Microphone / Speaker
Interface Interface
Network Viera Link
HDMI output
Power Power
Battery life (approx.)
Standard Package Included Software
Standard Accessories