Panasonic DMC-LZ8 - Manual (Page 59)

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Advanced-Shooting
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.
The histogram is displayed in orange.
The Flash setting is fi xed to Forced
FLASH OFF [ ].
The ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100].
The following functions cannot be used.
Exposure compensation
White balance adjustment
Stabilizer
Burst
Auto bracket
Z Fireworks mode
Take beautiful pictures of fi reworks
exploding in the night sky.
Technique for Fireworks mode
Shutter speed becomes slower so use a
tripod.
This is most effective on subjects 10 m
(32.8 feet) or more from the camera.
The shutter speed becomes:
When [OFF] is set on the optical image
stabilizer function: 2 seconds
When optical image stabilizer [MODE1] or
[MODE2] is on: 1/4th or 2 seconds (The
shutter speed becomes 2 seconds when
the camera determines that there is little
jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
You can change shutter speed when
exposure is compensated.
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The histogram is displayed in orange.
The Flash setting is fi xed to Forced
FLASH OFF [ ].
The settings on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
ISO sensitivity is fi xed to [ISO100].
You cannot change the white balance
setting.
b Snow mode
Exposure and white balance are adjusted
to make the white of the snow stand out.
You cannot change the white balance
setting.
Aerial photo mode
Allows you to take pictures through an
airplane window.
Technique for Aerial photo mode
Use this technique if it is diffi cult to focus
when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the
camera at something with high contrast,
press the shutter button halfway to fi x the
focus, then aim the camera at the subject
and press the shutter button fully to take
the picture.
Turn the camera off when taking off or
landing.
When using the camera, follow all
instructions from the cabin crew.
Focus range is 5 m (16.41 feet) to Z.
Be careful about the refl ection from the
window.
The fl ash setting is fi xed to Forced
FLASH OFF [ ].
The setting on the AF assist lamp is
disabled.
You cannot change the white balance
setting.
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Refer to P 55 for details on selecting a scene menu.