Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Owner's Manual

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RecordingStill pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous stillpictures in dark places.• Picture size and aspect ratioSelect the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1 ).• Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.Number of recordable max.pictures 5 pictures• The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to thesettings for the first picture.• Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 5 pictures when the self-timer is used.This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.• Setting the shutter speedSelect a shutter speed of [15 sec.], [30 sec.] or [60 sec.].• Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera afterthis screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [Please wait...] is displayed for the samelength of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.• Technique for Starry Sky Mode• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommendtaking pictures with the self-timer.This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.• Technique for Fireworks Mode• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.• This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.• The shutter speed is fixed to 1/4th of a second or 2 seconds.• You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.- 58 -