Recording pictures (advanced)
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VQT0S19
 
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.
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically 
adjusted to the optimal value.
 
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.
n Technique for Starry sky mode
• Due to the slow shutter speed, use a 
tripod and the self-timer (P44) for best 
results.
n Setting the shutter speed
• 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)
Snow mode
Starry sky mode
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MENU
STARRY SKY
SELECT
15 SEC.
60 SEC.
30 SEC.
SET
MENU