This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
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Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then
press [MENU/SET].
It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the
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quick menu.
(P27)
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Take pictures.
Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do
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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.
Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown
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screen is displayed.
∫ Technique for Starry sky mode
The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend
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taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note
The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].
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ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
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This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫ Technique for Fireworks mode
Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
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Note
This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m or more away.
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The shutter speed becomes the following.
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Image stabiliser function [OFF]: 2 seconds
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When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a
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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.)
You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.
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The AF area is not displayed.
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ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[STARRY SKY]
[FIREWORKS]
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