[Starry Sky] - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Operating Instructions Manual

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.].
1
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 quick menu.
2 Take pictures.
• 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.
• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown
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
taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
• The Optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
Advanced (Recording pictures)

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