Panasonic DMC-FZ18 - [Starry Sky]

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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– Selecting a subject with quick motion.
– Using prefocus.
– Use this mode with burst mode.
(You can then select the best pictures
from all the pictures taken.)
w Setting the shutter speed
 Press / to select
[SHUTTER-PRIORITY] and press
[MENU/SET].
• It is also possible to select this using
the quick setting (P71).
• If you select [AUTO], it will not be
possible to select the shutter speed.
 Set the shutter speed using / on
the joystick.
• The shutter speed in panning mode
becomes slower to achieve the panning
effect. As a result, jitter can easily occur.
• The panning function does not work well
in the following situations.
– During very bright days in summer. We
recommend using an ND filter
(DMW-LND46; optional). (P119)
– When the shutter speed is faster than 1/
100th.
– When you move the camera too slowly
because the subject is moving slowly.
(The background will not become a blur.)
– When the camera cannot follow the
subject well
• You cannot set the stabilizer function
mode to [MODE2]. When you set it to
[MODE1], only vertical jitters can be
compensated in panning mode.
• The settings on the continuous AF and the
AF assist lamp are disabled.
• The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]
menu and select a scene mode. (P59)
This allows you to take vivid pictures of a
starry sky or a dark subject.
w Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.],
[30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
 Press / to select the number of
seconds and then press [MENU/SET].
• It is also possible to change the number
of seconds using the quick setting
(P71).
 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.
w 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.
[STARRY SKY]
MENU
SET