50Before UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto Mode / HybridAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexBefore UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto Mode / HybridAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexStill ImagesShooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter)Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In thiscase, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to preventcamera shake.1 Choose [N].zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”(=42) and choose [N].2 Choose the shutter speed.zz Press the <o> button, press the<q><r> buttons to choose the shutterspeed, and then press the <m> button.3 Check the exposure.zz Press the shutter button halfway to viewthe exposure for your selected shutterspeed.4 Shoot.• On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed theshutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots.• With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delaybefore you can shoot again, as the camera processes images toreduce noise.• Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to securethe camera (=63).• If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the flash to[!] and shoot again (=62).Still ImagesHigh-Speed Continuous Shooting(High-Speed Burst)You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutterbutton all the way down. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see“Continuous Shooting Speed” (=155).1 Choose [ ].zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”(=42) and choose [ ].2 Shoot.zz Hold the shutter button all the way downto shoot continuously.zz Each set of images shot continuously ismanaged as a single group, and only thefirst image in that group will be displayed(=44).• The resolution is [ ] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed.• Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot.• Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow downdepending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position.• As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.COPY