Fireworks] - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Owner's Manual

Recording
Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still
pictures in dark places.
• Picture size and aspect ratio
Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1 ).
• Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Number of recordable max.
pictures 5 pictures
• The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the
settings for the first picture.
• Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 5 pictures when the self-timer is used.
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.].
• 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.
• 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.
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.
• This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
• The shutter speed is fixed to 1/4th of a second or 2 seconds.
• You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.
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