Fireworks Mode; Snow Mode; Aerial Photo Mode - Panasonic DMC-LZ8 Operating Instructions Manual

Refer to P55 for details on selecting a scene menu.
• The countdown screen appears. Do not
move the camera. [PLEASE WAIT...]
appears for the number of seconds
you chose for shutter speed after the
countdown. This is to process the signals.
• To cancel the shot, press [MENU/SET]
while the countdown screen is displayed.
Technique for Starry sky mode
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• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60
seconds, so use a tripod and the self-
timer for best results.
• The histogram is displayed in orange.
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced
FLASH OFF [ ].
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
• The following functions cannot be used.
– Exposure compensation
– White balance adjustment
– Stabilizer
– Burst
– Auto bracket

Fireworks mode

Z
Take beautiful pictures of fireworks
exploding in the night sky.
Technique for Fireworks mode
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• Shutter speed becomes slower so use a
tripod.
• This is most effective on subjects 10 m or
more from the camera.
• The shutter speed becomes:
– When [OFF] is set on the optical image
stabilizer function: 2 seconds
– When optical image stabilizer [MODE1] or
[MODE2] is on: 1/4th or 2 seconds (The
shutter speed becomes 2 seconds when
the camera determines that there is little
jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
You can change shutter speed when
exposure is compensated.
Advanced-Shooting
• The histogram is displayed in orange.
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced
FLASH OFF [
• The settings on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
• You cannot change the white balance
setting.

Snow mode

b
Exposure and white balance are adjusted
to make the white of the snow stand out.
• You cannot change the white balance
setting.

Aerial photo mode

Allows you to take pictures through an
airplane window.
Technique for Aerial photo mode
■
Use this technique if it is difficult to focus
when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the
camera at something with high contrast,
press the shutter button halfway to fix the
focus, then aim the camera at the subject
and press the shutter button fully to take
the picture.
• Turn the camera off when taking off or
landing.
When using the camera, follow all
•
instructions from the cabin crew.
Focus range is 5 m to Z.
•
• Be careful about the reflection from the
window.
• The flash setting is fixed to Forced
FLASH OFF [
• The setting on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
• You cannot change the white balance
setting.
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