Panasonic Lumix FZ80 User Manual

The Panasonic Lumix FZ80/82 User’s Guide
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Long Exposures – The Undocumented Feature
The longest exposure available with the FZ80/82 is just 4 seconds. This poses severe limitations for those
wanting to make longer time exposures for scene like cloud scape, silky motion water and waterfalls etc.
By using the “Artistic Night Scene” (number 15 of the scene types) it is possible to extend exposures up to
60 seconds.
Obviously in daylight the light must be reduced by using neutral density filters.
These will be of the order of around 10 stops (ND1000) in bright sunshine or the ND2-ND400 variable MD
filter in overcast situations.
The ISO is fixed at ISO 80. Begin by using auto focus or manual focus to establish the focal point before
switching over to manual focus and then installing the ND filter as the camera may be unable to focus with
this reduced light through the filter.
Then set the shutter speed until the exposure meter is reading 0EV. The use of the EV compensation can
effectively change the aperture (within the range available for the zoom setting applied)
This video explains the whole process in detail.

Panasonic Lumix FZ80 Specifications

General

Maximum Aperture	f/2.8-5.9
Digital Zoom	4x
Connectivity	Wi-Fi
Ports	micro-HDMI, USB 2.0
Dimensions	130.2 x 94.3 x 119.2 mm
Sensor	18.1 MP High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
Sensor Size	1/2.3"
Lens	20-1200mm (35mm Equivalent)
Image Stabilization	Optical Image Stabilizer
ISO Sensitivity	80-3200
Video Recording	4K UHD at 30p
Display	3.0 inch TFT Screen LCD (1040k dots)
Viewfinder	0.2-inch
Battery	DMW-BMB9
Weight	616 g (with battery and memory card)