Fireworks Mode; Snow Mode - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 Operating Instructions Manual

Fireworks mode

This mode allows you to take beautiful
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night
sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is
automatically adjusted for taking pictures of
fireworks.
∫ Technique for Fireworks mode
• We recommend using a tripod.
• This mode is most effective when the
distance to the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet)
or longer.
• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[ ].
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically
adjusted to the optimal value.
• You cannot set the AF mode.
• The setting on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
• You cannot set the slow shutter.
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Snow mode

This mode allows you to take a picture in
locations such as skiing resorts and
locations near snowy mountains. The
exposure and the white balance are
adjusted to make the white color of the
snow stand out.
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• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
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