Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording pictures (advanced)62• In panning mode, the shutter speedbecomes slower than usual to achieve thepanning effect. As a result, jitter can easilyoccur.• Panning function does not work well in thefollowing situations.– Very bright scenes such as daytime insummer. We recommend using an NDfilter (DMW-LND72; optional). (P104)– When the shutter speed is faster than1/100th.– When the subject moves slowly and thetracking speed is too slow. (Thebackground cannot be recordeddynamically.)• The stabilizer function is fixed to[MODE1]. In Panning mode, only verticaljitters can be compensated.• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].• The settings on the AF assist lamp andthe continuous AF are disabled.This mode allows you to take beautifulpictures of fireworks exploding in the nightsky. The shutter speed or the exposure isautomatically adjusted for taking pictures offireworks.∫ Technique for Fireworks modeWe recommend following the prefocusprocedure below to ensure that you do notmiss the chance to take pictures.1 Set the focus mode to MF mode. (P65)2 Aim the camera at an object (such asillumination on a building), which isroughly the same distance as the point offireworks.3 Slide down the focus switch to [4]. (P66)4 When the focus indication (P32) lights,aim the camera at the direction wherethe fireworks will be exploding.5 Press the shutter button fully whenfireworks are exploding.• When you zoom out or in on the subject,repeat steps 2 – 5 since the focus positionbecomes misaligned.• We recommend using a tripod.Fireworks mode256019