Advanced (Recording pictures)- 84 -This mode 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.].1 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].• It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P34)2 Take pictures.• Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Donot move the camera after this screen is displayed. Whencountdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the samelength of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdownscreen is displayed.∫ 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.Note• During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will providebetter pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].• The Optical Image Stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].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.Note• It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].• This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.• The shutter speed becomes the following.– When [OFF] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer function: 2 seconds– When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer function: 1/4th of asecond or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera hasdetermined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)– You can change the shutter speed by compensating for the exposure.• The AF area is not displayed.• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].[STARRY SKY][FIREWORKS]
