Panasonic DMCFH3P, DMCFH3S Starry SKY, Setting the shutter speed, Technique for Starry Sky Mode

Advanced (Recording pictures)

[STARRY SKY]

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.].

1Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].

•It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P23)

2Take 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

•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

•The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

•The Optical Image Stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].

•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].

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