Ô [Hi-Speed Burst]; Starry Sky] - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX500 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced (Recording pictures)
This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1
Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select.
•
2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the
picture size.
2
Take pictures.
•
Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter
button is pressed fully.
Maximum Burst speed
Number of recordable
pictures
•
The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.
•
The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type
and/or status of the card used.
•
The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.
Note
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[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
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You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
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The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.
The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶ (infinity)]
•
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The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the
settings for the first picture.
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The ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO500] and [ISO800]. However, the
ISO sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed.
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
Touch the number of seconds to select.
•
It is also possible to change the number of seconds
using the quick menu. (P24)
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
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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].
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ô [HI-SPEED BURST]
approx. 6 pictures/second
approx. 20 (built-in memory)/approx. 20 to 100
¢ the maximum is 100.

5 [STARRY SKY]

¢
(card)