Panasonic DMC-LX1PP Setting the shutter speed, Technique for Starry sky mode

Recording pictures (advanced)

bSnow 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 color of the snow stand out.

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nSetting the shutter speed

STARRY SKY

15 SEC.

30SEC.

60SEC.

SELECT SET MENU MENU

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CANCEL MENU

•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to the optimal value.

dStarry sky mode

Choose this setting to take clear pictures of the night sky. The slow shutter speed makes the stars sparkle. You can choose a shutter speed of 15, 30, or 60 seconds.

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nTechnique for Starry sky mode

•Due to the slow shutter speed, use a tripod and the self-timer (P44) for best results.

•Press e/r to select the shutter speed, then press q.

•The countdown screen appears when you press the shutter button. Do not move the camera. After the countdown is finished, [PLEASE WAIT···] is displayed for the same amount of time as the shutter speed you used. This is to process the signals.

•The shooting is canceled when you press the [MENU] button while the countdown screen is displayed.

•The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [v].

•The stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. (P47)

•The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].

•You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this mode.

•You cannot use exposure compensation, auto bracket mode, burst mode, or recording audio.

•The histogram is always orange. (P29)

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