Panasonic Lumix FZ80 User Manual

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The Panasonic Lumix FZ80/82 User’s Guide 15Taking Images Using the Shutter Priority ModeShutter priority mode is usually selected when the main exposure driving reason is one of controllingsubject motion.By selecting a fast shutter speed (like 1/2000 sec) subject motion may be completely frozen whilstconversely selecting a longer exposure (like 1/8 sec) will allow a degree of subject motion blurring such asyou might see in images of flowing water or clouds streaking across a skyscape image.A longer exposure allows some creative subject motion blurShutter priority is selected by rotating the top mode control dial to the “S”position.Use the back-control wheel to set the shutter speed or the side control wheelThe range of adjustment is from 1 second to 1/16000 sec if the electronicshutter is used and 4 seconds to 1/2000 sec when the mechanical shutter isused.The camera automatically adjusts aperture to give the correct exposure (and possibly ISO if Auto ISO isselected).