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

Take clear pictures of the night sky or other dark subjects.
Setting the shutter speed
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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 (P24).
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
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• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds, so use a tripod and the self-timer for best results.
Note
• Flash is fixed to Forced flash OFF [ o ].
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
• The Optical Image Stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].
Take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
Technique for Fireworks mode
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• 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 fixed to [ISO80].
Advanced-Shooting

c [STARRY SKY]

v [FIREWORKS]
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