C [Starry Sky]; Fireworks] - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 Operating Instructions Manual

Note
• Flash is fi xed to Forced fl ash OFF [ o ].
• [QUALITY] is automatically fi xed to [ 8 ].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4"×6"/10×15 cm printing.
• The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.
• The focus range becomes the same as in Macro Mode. [5 cm (Wide)/50 cm (Tele) to 7]
• The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fi xed to the
settings for the fi rst picture.
• The ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO500] and [ISO800]. However, the
ISO sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed.
• The batteries will run out faster in High Speed Burst Mode than in Normal Mode.
Take clear pictures of the night sky or other dark subjects.
Setting the shutter speed
Choose a shutter speed; 15, 30, or 60 seconds.
1 Press e/r to select the shutter speed and then press [MENU/
SET].
• The shutter speed can also be changed in quick menu (P18).
2 Take a picture.
• 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.
Note
• Flash is fi xed to Forced fl ash OFF [ o ].
• The ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO80].
• The Optical Image Stabilizer function is fi xed to [OFF].
Take beautiful pictures of fi reworks exploding in the night sky.
Technique for Fireworks mode
• Shutter speed becomes slower so use a tripod.
Note
• 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 [AUTO], [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.
• AF area is not displayed.
• The ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO80].

c [STARRY SKY]

v [FIREWORKS]
Advanced-Shooting
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