Panasonic DMC-LX2 - Manual (Page 2)

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In addition, the DMC-LX2 is capable of recording wide 16:9 high definition
(1280 x 720) motion image at 15 fps.
The other features that elevate the DMC-LX2 is the incorporation of 13 MB of
built-in memory while the battery life is extended up to 300 pictures* on one charging,
not to let you miss those great spur-of-the-moment shots. A print mode has been
added to the mode dial so that you can print the images quickly and bundled
software allows users to edit and develop RAW files.
The unique 16:9 wide CCD and 28mm wide angle LEICA DC lens provide a
unique view of the world and which is refined by the Panasonic’s excellent image
stabilizing systems of MEGA O.I.S., the high sensitivity recording and the I.I.C.
The LUMIX DMC-LX2 is like no other compact camera, enabling both high-
end amateurs and entry-level users to explore the creativeness that surely enhances
the joy of shooting.
* Based on the CIPA standard.
1. 10.2-megapixel 16:9 aspect CCD and f/2.8 28mm wide angle 4x optical zoom
LEICA DC Lens
The DMC-LX2 features a 10.2-megapixel 16:9 aspect CCD and f/2.8 4x
optical zoom 28mm wide angle* (equivalent to 28 mm to 112 mm on a 35 mm film
camera) LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens. Incorporating three aspherical lenses
provides high optical performance while preserving the compactness of the unit. The
aspect ratio can be easily selected between 16:9 or 3:2 in addition to the
conventional 4:3 with a switch on the lens barrel on a shot-by-shot-basis to best suit
the composition of the image. Even after shooting, the 16:9 ratio can be converted to
3:2 or 4:3 with the camera according to your purpose of use.
The Extra Optical Zoom, made possible by using the center part of 10.2-
megapixel high resolution CCD, further extends the zoom ratio to 5.5x for 5-
megapixel image recording in 16:9 aspect with minimal deterioration.
* In 16:9 aspect ratio.
2. More than just a MEGA O.I.S., LUMIX’s image stabilizing system further
evolves
___ Taking advantage of its superior lens technology, Panasonic invented the
MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) to fight against the major cause of blurred
images. It compensates for handshake and is now featured on the entire LUMIX
range, and having been highly evaluated and appreciated by the users across the
world. Every slight hand-shake movement is detected accurately with the sampling
frequency at 4,000 times per second and will be compensated to render clear, sharp
images. In addition, movement of the subject, the other major cause of blurred
images, is suppressed by the advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine III with
the Intelligent ISO Control (hereafter I.I.C.) and max.ISO1600 high sensitivity