[Starry Sky] - Panasonic LumixDMC-FZ45 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.].
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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.
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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.
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We recommend using prefocus
a distant light, that is easy to focus on.
Note
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During motion picture recording, low light settings [
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
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The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
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The Optical Image Stabilizer Function is fixed to [OFF].
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ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
Advanced (Recording pictures)

[STARRY SKY]

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