1 OUT OF THE BOX

As mentioned in the introduction, I assume you don’t need a lesson on the exposure triangle or other photography basics. But I do want to take a few pages to help you get acquainted with the control layout and the basic functions of the LX100.

A Quick Tour

The exposure controls on the LX100 are more similar to the film cameras of yesterday than to the DSLRs of today. I think with a little practice, you’ll find the controls to be quite intuitive.

ANALOG DIALS AND PASM

One reason the LX100 is so popular among photography enthusiasts is the physical—or so-called “analog”—dials for controlling the aperture, shutter speed, and exposure compensation. These dedicated controls allow you to make adjustments or simply to see the exposure ...

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