Panasonic DMC-FZ30GN operating instructions Fireworks mode

Recording pictures (advanced)

[SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P69 for information about how to select the menu.)

Fireworks mode

This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is automatically adjusted for taking pictures of fireworks.

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∫Technique for Fireworks mode We recommend following the prefocus procedure below to ensure that you do not miss the chance to take pictures.

1 Set the focus switch to [MF] (P45).

2 Aim the camera at an object (such as illumination on a building), which is roughly the same distance as the point of fireworks.

3 Press the [FOCUS] button until the focus indication (P36) lights.

4 Aim the camera at the direction where the fireworks will be exploding.

5 Press the shutter button fully when fireworks are exploding.

• When you zoom away from or towards the subject, repeat steps 2 to 5 since the focus position becomes misaligned.

• We recommend using a tripod.

•The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].

•When the auto focus is activated, the available recording range is 5 m to ¶. (We recommend following steps 1 to 5 on the previous page to take pictures with prefocus.)

•The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

•The settings on the AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are disabled.

Snow mode

This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing resorts and locations near snowy mountains. The exposure and the white balance are adjusted to make the white colour of the snow stand out.

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• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

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