[Starry Sky]; [Fireworks] - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX520 Operating Instructions Manual

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.
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It is also possible to change the number of seconds
using the quick menu.
2
Take pictures.
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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.
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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
• The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].
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ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫ Technique for Fireworks mode
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Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
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This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m or more away.
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The shutter speed becomes the following.
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When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds
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When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a second
or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has determined
that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
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You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.
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The AF area is not displayed.
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ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
Advanced (Recording pictures)

[STARRY SKY]

(P28)

[FIREWORKS]

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