How to adjust the Picture Quality settings. - DC-LX100M2

Applicable Modes



Motion Picture Photo Styles


You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to record. It is possible to adjust the items such as color or picture quality of the effect to your desire.


Press [MENU] → [Camera IconREC] → [Motion Picture IconMotion Picture] → [Photo Style]


Motion Picture Photo Styles
[Standard] This is the standard setting.
[Vivid] Brilliant effect with low contrast.
[Natural] Soft effect with low contrast.
[Monochrome] Monochrome effect with no color shades.
[L. Monochrome] Black-and-white effect with rich gradation and crisp black accents.
[L. Monochrome D] Monochrome effect that creates a dynamic impression with enhanced highlights and shadows.
[Scenery] An effect appropriate for sceneries with vivid blue skies and greens.
[Portrait] An effect appropriate for portraits with a healthy and beautiful skin tone.
[Custom] Use the setting registered in advance.


In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode

  • Only [Standard] or [Monochrome] can be set.
  • The setting will be reset to [Standard] when the camera is switched to another Recording Mode or this unit is turned off.
  • Picture quality cannot be adjusted.

Adjusting Picture Qaulity

  1. Press [MENU] → [Camera IconREC] → [Photo Style]
  2. Press ◄/► to select the type of Photo Style.
  3. Press ▲/▼ to select the items, and then press ◄/► to adjust.
    • Press [DISP.] to register the current settings to [CUSTOM]
  4. Press [MENU/SET].



Picture Qaulity Settings
Photo Style Adjustment Value Description
Contrast [+] Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture
[-] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture
Sharpness [+] The picture is sharply defined
[-] The picture is softly focused
Noise Reduction [+] The noise reduction effect is enhanced. Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.
[-] The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain pictures with higher resolution.
Saturation *1 [+] The colors in the picture become vivid.
[-] The colors in the picture become natural.
Color Tone *1 [+] Adds a blue-ish tone
[-] Adds a yellow-ish tone
Filter Effect *2 Yellow Enhances the contrast of a subject (Effect: Weak). The blue sky can be recorded clearly.
Orange Enhances the contrast of a subject (Effect: Medium). The blue sky can be recorded in a darker blue.
Red Enhances the contrast of a subject (Effect: Strong). The blue sky can be recorded in a much darker blue.
Green The skin and lips of people appear in natural tones. Green leaves appear brighter and more enhanced.
Off There will be no filter effect applied.
*1 [Color Tone] is displayed only when [Monochrome], [L.Monochrome] or [L.Monochrome D] is selected. In other cases, [Saturation] will be displayed.
*2 Displayed only when [Monochrome], [L.Monochrome] or [L.Monochrome D] is selected.
  • If you adjust the picture quality, [+] is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen.

Note

  • The effect of [Grain Effect] cannot be checked on the recording screen.
  • [Grain Effect] is not available in the following cases.
    • Panorama shooting mode
    • When recording motion pictures
    • When recording 4K photos
    • When recording with post focus function
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