Starry Sky]; Fireworks]; Beach] - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX38 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶]
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The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the
settings for the first picture.
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[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO3200].
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See the Note on P39 when using the flash.
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].
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It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the
quick menu. (P19)
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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.
∫ 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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The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].
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ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫ Technique for Fireworks mode
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Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
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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
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 the exposure.
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The AF area is not displayed.
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ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It
also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.
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5 [STARRY SKY]

4 [FIREWORKS]

6 [BEACH]