Starry Sky Mode - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 Operating Instructions Manual

Refer to P48
1. Select [
] using e/r and press [MENU/SET].
2. Press the shutter button fully to take
pictures.
Still pictures are taken continuously
while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Number of recordable pictures
■
Built-in memory: Approx.15
Card: Approx.15 to 100 (max)
• The burst speed changes depending on
to the recording conditions.
• The number of picture is limited
depending on the recording conditions,
the type of card, etc.
• The number of picture taken in succession
may increase right after formatting.
• The fl ash setting is fi xed to Forced OFF
[ ].
v
• The quality setting is fi xed to [
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet)
(Wide) / 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to Z.
• The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a
second to 1/2000th of a second.
• ISO sensitivity is automatically fi xed
between [ISO500] and [ISO800].
• Focus, shutter speed, ISO sensiticity,
zoom, white balance and exposure are
fi xed to the values set for the fi rst picture.
• The recorded picture becomes slightly
rougher. (Suitable for 4"x6"/10x15cm
printing.)
• The following function cannot be used.
– Extra optical zoom
– Digital zoom
– Auto bracket
– Self-timer
– Burst

Starry sky mode

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Take clear pictures of the night sky or
other dark subjects.
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for details on selecting a scene menu.
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Advanced-Shooting
■ Setting the shutter speed
Choose a shutter speed; 15, 30, or 60 seconds.
1
Press e/r to select the shutter speed,
then press [MENU/SET].
STARRY SKY
SHUTTER SPEED 15
CANCEL
• To change the shutter speed, press
[MENU/SET], then select [STARRY SKY]
again with q.
• The shutter speed can also be changed
in quick setting (P61).
2
Take a picture.
OFF
• 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
• 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 fi xed to Forced OFF
[v].
• The ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100].
• The following function cannot be used.
– Exposure compensation
– White balance
– Stabilizer
– Burst
SEC.
30
SEC.
60
SEC.
MENU
SELECT SET
8
M
15
CANCEL MENU
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