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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P62)
Choose this setting to take clear pictures of
the night sky or other dark subjects. The
slow shutter speed makes the stars
sparkle.
n Setting the shutter speed
You can choose a shutter speed of 15, 30,
or 60 seconds.
1 Press e/r to select the shutter speed,
then press [MENU/SET].
2 Take a picture.
• The countdown screen appears when you
press the shutter button. Do not move the
camera. After the countdown is finished,
[PLEASE WAIT···] is displayed for the
same amount of time as the shutter speed
you used. This is to process the signals.
• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the
picture while the countdown screen is
displayed.
n Technique for Starry sky mode
• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60
seconds. Due to the slow shutter speed,
use a tripod and the self-timer (P47) for
best results.
• The histogram is always orange. (P40)
• The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[v].
• The stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].
(P50)
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
• You cannot use [CONT.AF] while in this
mode.
• You cannot use exposure compensation,
auto bracket mode, burst mode, or
recording audio.
This mode allows you to take pictures on a
beach. It prevents under exposure of the
subject under strong sunlight.
n Technique for Beach mode
• Use the flash.
• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.
• Sand or seawater may cause the camera
to malfunction. Make sure that sand or
seawater does not come in touch with the
camera, particularly its lens, flash or
terminals.
MENU
SET
Starry sky mode
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OFF
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MENU
STARRY SKY
15 SEC.
30 SEC.
60 SEC.
CANCEL SELECT SET
OFF
15
MENU
CANCEL
Beach mode
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