Panasonic DMC-F2 - Manual (Page 60)

Advanced-Shooting
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c [STARRY SKY]
Take clear pictures of the night sky or other dark subjects.
Setting the shutter speed
Choose a shutter speed; 15, 30, or 60 seconds.
1 Press e/r to select the shutter speed and then press [MENU/
SET].
• The shutter speed can also be changed in quick menu (P 24 ).
2 Take a picture.
• The countdown screen appears. Do not move the camera. [PLEASE
WAIT...] appears for the number of seconds you chose for shutter
speed after the countdown. This is to process the signals.
• To cancel the shot, press [MENU/SET] while the countdown screen
is displayed.
Technique for Starry Sky Mode
• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds, so use a tripod and the self-timer for best results.
Note
• Flash is fixed to Forced flash OFF [o].
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
v [FIREWORKS]
Take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
Technique for Fireworks Mode
• We recommend using the tripod.
Note
• This is most effective on subjects 10 m (32.81 feet) or more from the camera.
• The shutter speed becomes 1/4th of a second.
• AF area is not displayed.
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
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