[Starry Sky]; [Fireworks] - Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Operating Instructions Manual

This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
w Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1 Press / to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].
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It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the Quick Menu.
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Take pictures.
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Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do
not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When
countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.
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Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown
screen is displayed.
w Technique for Starry Sky Mode
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The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend
taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note
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During motion picture recording, low light settings [
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
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The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
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The Optical Image Stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].
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ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
w Technique for Fireworks Mode
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Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
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The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
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This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
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The shutter speed becomes the following.
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When [OFF] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer function: 2 seconds
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When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer function: 1/4th of a
second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has
determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
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You can change the shutter speed by compensating for the exposure.
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ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
Advanced (Recording pictures)

[STARRY SKY]

[FIREWORKS]

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