69P ModeTv, Av, M, and C ModePlayback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixBefore UseIndexBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto Mode /Hybrid Auto ModeOther Shooting Modes3 Secure the camera.z Mount the camera on a tripod or takeother measures to keep it still.4 Shoot.z Press the shutter button all the waydown. [Busy] is displayed briefly, andthen shooting begins.z Do not disturb the camera while shooting.z To cancel shooting, press the shutterbutton all the way down again. Notethat cancellation may take up to about30 seconds.● If the camera runs out of battery power, shooting stops and acomposite image created from the images up to that point issaved.● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the cameraprocesses the images.● For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [ 2] tab ► [NightDisplay] ► [On] (= 161) before shooting.● Try switching to manual focus mode (= 85) to more accuratelyspecify the focal position before shooting.● For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [ 2] tab ► [NightDisplay] ► [On] (= 161) before shooting.● To make stars brighter, choose MENU (= 31) ► [ 5] tab ►[Star Emphasis] ► [Sharp]. To emphasize the bright stars in astarry sky, set [Star Emphasis] to [Soft]. This setting can produceeye-catching shots by enlarging bright stars while de-emphasizingdimmer stars. To disable starlight processing, select [Off].● Try switching to manual focus mode (= 85) to more accuratelyspecify the focal position before shooting.Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails)Still Images MoviesStreaks created by the movement of stars through the sky are recorded ina single image. After determining the shutter speed and number of shots,the camera shoots continuously. A shooting session can last up to abouttwo hours. Check the battery level in advance.1 Choose [ ].z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”(= 60) and choose [ ], and thenpress the [ ] button.z Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ]dial to choose [ ], and then press the[ ] button.z Zoom is set to maximum wide angle andcannot be adjusted.2 Specify the duration of the shootingsession.z Turn the [ ] ring to choose the shootingduration.
