Panasonic DMC-LX2 User Manual

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Digital Camera
DMC-LX2

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2

With Triple-“Wide” Features

Featuring Intelligent Image Stabilizer

by MEGA O.I.S. and World’s First* Intelligent ISO Control

*For a digital still camera, as of July 19, 2006

Panasonic today introduced the Lumix DMC-LX2, successor to the DMC-LX1,

which has received high acclaim worldwide for its unique 16:9 wide CCD, plentiful
functions, and smart design. The DMC-LX2 inherits the f/2.8 28mm wide angle
LEICA DC lens, 4x optical zoom (equivalent to 28mm to 112mm on a 35mm film
camera) and MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) system in addition to an
enhanced CCD capable of 10.2-megapixels and larger 2.8” 16:9 wide LCD.

The DMC-LX2 is unique in that it incorporates triple-“wide” features of 28 mm

wide angle LEICA DC lens, 16:9 wide CCD and 16:9 wide LCD. Not only that, the
LX2 is further distinguished from other cameras by its full manual controllability with a
joystick allowing users to easily enjoy creative shooting. The DMC-LX2 also boasts
Venus Engine III high performance image processing LSI to dramatically reduce the
noise that challenged the predecessor, realizing image recording at max. ISO 1600
high sensitivity setting at full resolution.

To fight against the major cause of blurred images, Panasonic invented the

MEGA O.I.S. system taking advantage of its superior lens technology to compensate
for handshake – a feature which has long been incorporated into the LUMIX range of
cameras. In addition, to also compensate for the other major cause of blurred images
– movement of the subject – the LX2 is also equipped with the world’s first* Intelligent
ISO Control (hereafter I.I.C.) and max. ISO 1600 high sensitivity recording
capabilities within the advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine III. When set to
the I.I.C., the Venus Engine III detects the subject’s movement and adjusts the ISO
setting and shutter speed to best suit the subject movement and the light condition
automatically. Panasonic’s excellent image stabilizing system allows users to take
clear, crisp images in any situation automatically, leaving everything to the camera.

The LUMIX LX series are distinct from other compact cameras in the way

they feature extensive manual controls including manual focus and manual exposure
which can be smoothly operated with a joystick. This joystick further provides
operation shortcuts to the frequently used settings including white balance, ISO,
image size, compression format, light metering and AF mode by simply pressing and
holding it. It also allows exposure compensation and selection of one out of nine
focusing areas.

The aspect ratio is easily selectable between 16:9 wide, 3:2 and conventional

4:3 with a switch located on top of the lens barrel to shoot in the framing aspect that
best suits the subjects’ composition or image’s purpose of use.

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