Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-GH4 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Message Display P364 Troubleshooting P393 Finding the information you need Contents Contents by Function...
Finding the information you need In this “Owner’s Manual for advanced features”, you can find the information you need from the following pages. By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the information. Search from Contents “...
How to use this manual About the indication of the applicable mode Applicable modes: The icons indicate the modes available for a function. • Black icons: Applicable modes • Gray icons: Unavailable modes • will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under custom settings.
Quick Start Guide If you want to start taking pictures now, refer to the steps for using the Intelligent Auto Mode as a guide. In Intelligent Auto Mode, you can leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Attaching the Shoulder Strap.
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Attach the lens. (P23) • To attach the lens, align the lens fitting marks, and rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow. Open the monitor. (P35) • Hold the monitor to open it, rotate it 180o to the lens side, and return it to its original position.
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Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Focus indication • Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed. Press the shutter button fully 60 60 60 (push it in further), and take the picture. (P39) Check the picture you have taken. 1/98 1/98 1/98...
Contents Finding the information you need...............2 How to use this manual ..................3 Quick Start Guide ....................4 Contents by Function....................13 Before Use Care of this Camera .....................16 Standard Accessories...................17 Names and Functions of Components ..............18 About the Lens .....................21 Cards Compatible with this unit ................22 Getting Started/Basic Operations Changing the Lens ....................23 Attaching the Shoulder Strap................26...
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Setting menu items....................54 • Entering Text ....................57 Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu) ..........58 • Formatting the card (initialization)..............58 • Restoring the default settings ([Reset])............58 • Conserving the battery life ([Economy])............59 • Using the [Setup] menu ................60 Easy Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)....69 •...
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Setting the Light Sensitivity ................132 • Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity ...........133 • Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity ..........134 • Extending ISO sensitivity ................134 Adjusting the White Balance................135 Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect ([Photo Style]).......140 Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions ([Highlight Shadow]) ..........142 Using Image Correction Functions ..............144 •...
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• Changing Flash Mode................183 • Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro ............185 • Adjust the flash output ................186 • Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation ..186 Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes ...............187 • Using other settings for wireless flash recording ........190 Recording Motion Pictures Recording Motion Picture ...................191 •...
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• Connecting from your house (via the network) ..........293 • Connecting from a location away from your house (direct connection) ..296 • Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones ([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]) ....297 •...
Before Use Care of this Camera To avoid damaging your camera and to experience the maximum enjoyment you should exercise the following precautions. • The lens, monitor and the camera body can sustain damage if the camera body is dropped or subjected to excessive temperature, moisture, water or dust.
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”. •...
Before Use Names and Functions of Components Camera body ∫ 16 15 18 19 29 30 Wi-Fi ® connection lamp (P255) Flash open button (P180) • The flash opens, and recording with the Status indicator (P36) flash becomes possible. Camera ON/OFF switch (P36) Drive mode dial Focus distance reference mark...
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(P44) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that • Each time this is pressed, the display the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) on the monitor is switched. and AC adaptor (optional) are used. 44 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P159) 56 Battery door...
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Before Use Lens ∫ H-HS12035 H-FS14140 7 8 9 Lens surface Tele Focus ring (P107) Zoom ring (P162) Wide [O.I.S.] switch (P51) Contact point Lens fitting mark (P23) Lens mount rubber (P413)
(P306) For details on the lens used, refer to the website. Refer to catalogs/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.
(8 MB to 2 GB) • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. SDHC Memory Card http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html (4 GB to 32 GB) • This unit is compatible with UHS- UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
Getting Started/Basic Operations Changing the Lens By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P411 when dirt or dust gets on the lens.
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Getting Started/Basic Operations Detaching the lens • Attach the lens cap. While pressing on the lens release button A, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove. A Lens release button • When the lens is removed from the camera body, make sure to attach the body cap to the camera body and attach the lens rear cap to the lens.
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Getting Started/Basic Operations Attaching the Lens Hood When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) Insert the lens hood into the lens...
Getting Started/Basic Operations Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.
To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.
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Getting Started/Basic Operations About the [CHARGE] indicator ∫ Charging. Off: Charging has completed. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes – The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor/viewfinder is on. • When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card. • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
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Getting Started/Basic Operations The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).] Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)
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Getting Started/Basic Operations [MOV] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/50M/60p]/[FHD/50M/50p]) When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used Recordable time Approx. 220 min/230 min Actual recordable time Approx. 110 min/115 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used Recordable time Approx.
1: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow (to the OPEN side). 2: Open the battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the card door to open it. Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it.
Getting Started/Basic Operations About the Card Access to the card The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the card. • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
Getting Started/Basic Operations Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the monitor as shown below. 1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o) 2 It can be rotated 180o forward. 3 Return the monitor to its original position.
Getting Started/Basic Operations Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET].
Getting Started/Basic Operations Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P54) • The clock can be reset as shown in steps on P36. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.
Getting Started/Basic Operations Basic Operations Diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly. A Diopter adjustment dial Tips for taking good pictures Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
Getting Started/Basic Operations Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) ∫ This function detects the vertical orientation when you record with the camera vertically orientated. When you play back the recording, the recording is automatically displayed in vertical orientation. (Only available when [Rotate Disp.] (P247) is set to [ON].) •...
Getting Started/Basic Operations • When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [Focus/Release Priority] (P307) is set initially to [FOCUS]. • The focus range is different depending on the lens used. 0.25 m (0.82 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance When the interchangeable lens reference line) (H-HS12035) is used...
Getting Started/Basic Operations Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) Rotate the mode dial to switch the Recording Mode. Press the mode dial lock button 1 to release the lock. • The dial is locked if the mode dial lock button is depressed.
Getting Started/Basic Operations Rear Dial/Front Dial Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. • This owner’s manual describes operations of the rear dial/front dial as follows: e.g.: When rotating the rear dial to the left e.g.: When rotating the front dial to the left or right or right...
Getting Started/Basic Operations Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. • This owner’s manual expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1.
Getting Started/Basic Operations [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information) Press [DISP.] to switch the information displayed on the screen. In Recording Mode • You can select between [ ] (monitor style) and [ ] (viewfinder style) for each of the monitor and the viewfinder display screen using [Monitor Disp.
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Getting Started/Basic Operations ] viewfinder style) • Screen will switch as follows: (Example of display on viewfinder) With information With information With information (detailed (detailed With information (tilt sensor information tilt information) ¢ display) sensor display) ¢ ¢ Histograms are displayed when the [Histogram] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. (P309) It is also possible to display the Exposure meter by setting the [Expo.Meter] of the [Custom] menu to [ON].
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Getting Started/Basic Operations About the tilt sensor display ∫ With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc. Press [DISP.] to display the tilt sensor. Check the tilt of the camera. A Horizontal direction: Correcting tilt to the left B Vertical direction: Correcting downward tilt...
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Getting Started/Basic Operations In Playback Mode • Screen will switch as follows: Without Detailed With Histogram information information information ¢1 display ¢2 (Highlight display ¢2 ¢1, 2, 3, 4 display) F3.5 1/98 1/98 F3.5 60 STD. STD. STD. 2014.12. 1 10:00 F3.5 100-0001 1/98...
Getting Started/Basic Operations [LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder) Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder. A Eye sensor [LVF]/[Fn5] button can be used in two ways, as [LVF] or as [Fn5] (function 5). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [LVF/Monitor Switch].
Getting Started/Basic Operations Touch panel (Touch operations) Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. Touch ∫ To touch and release the touch screen. • When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to touch the center of the desired icon.
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Getting Started/Basic Operations • Touch the panel with the clean and dry finger. • If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) •...
Getting Started/Basic Operations Optical Image Stabilizer The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record images with reduced jitter. A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required. – The interchangeable lens (H-HS12035/H-FS14140) supports the stabilizer function. •...
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Getting Started/Basic Operations • It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is displayed on the screen at that time. • We recommend taking pictures with the viewfinder when panning in [ Not available in these cases: •...
Getting Started/Basic Operations Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in.
Getting Started/Basic Operations Setting menu items You can set the menus using two types of operation—touch operations in which you touch the screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor button and rotate the control dials. In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [ ] to [ ›...
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Getting Started/Basic Operations Switching to other menus ∫ e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu. Press 2. Press 3/4 to select [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons. • You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial.
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Getting Started/Basic Operations Close the menu ∫ Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway. (In touch operation) Touch [ • When [Menu Information] (P66) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. •...
Getting Started/Basic Operations Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the locations when recording. When a screen that looks like the one on the right is displayed, you can enter characters. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) •...
If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic. Restoring the default settings ([Reset]) The recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the default.
Getting Started/Basic Operations Conserving the battery life ([Economy]) The unit can be set up to prevent unnecessary battery consumption. Select the menu. (P54) > [Setup] > [Economy] MENU The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.
Getting Started/Basic Operations Using the [Setup] menu The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P54. —...
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Getting Started/Basic Operations Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name of the travel destination can be set. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [Text Stamp] (P239).
Getting Started/Basic Operations Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic shutter noise. [Beep Volume]: [E-Shutter Vol]: [Beep] [u] (High) ] (High) [t] (Low) ] (Low) [s] (OFF) ] (OFF) • The [E-Shutter Vol] only works when [SH] for Burst Mode or [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON]. •...
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Getting Started/Basic Operations Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the Monitor/viewfinder is adjusted. ] ([Brightness]): Adjust the brightness. ] ([Contrast · Saturation]): Adjust the contrast or clarity of colors. [Monitor Display]/ ] ([Red Tint]): [Viewfinder] Adjust the red tint. ] ([Blue Tint]): Adjust the blue tint.
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Getting Started/Basic Operations — [Economy] • Refer to for details. [BODY]/[BG] [Battery Use Priority] • Refer to P352 for details. Select the USB communication system when connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied).
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Getting Started/Basic Operations This sets how the unit connects to a television etc. [TV Aspect]: Set to match the type of TV. [16:9]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [4:3]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected. [HDMI Mode (Play)]: Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using...
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Getting Started/Basic Operations [3D Playback]: Set the output method for 3D pictures. Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television. Set when connecting to a television not compatible with Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D (conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.
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Getting Started/Basic Operations Set the language displayed on the screen. [Language] • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. — [Version Disp.] • This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked. •...
Getting Started/Basic Operations Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default settings. [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] (Excluding [LUMIX CLUB] (P290)) • Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved within the camera from being misused. •...
Easy Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them.
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Easy Recording Set the mode dial to [¦]. • The camera will switch to either the most recently used of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. (P76) Align the screen with the subject.
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Easy Recording Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition ∫ The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking function will work. The AF tracking function will also work if you press [ ] and then press the shutter button halfway.
Easy Recording Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) Recording Mode: When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture.
Easy Recording Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) Recording Mode: When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation.
Easy Recording Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) Recording Mode: You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen. Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial. Strong defocus Weak defocus •...
Easy Recording Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone Recording Mode: This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings from the ones set by the camera. Setting brightness Press [ Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness. •...
Easy Recording About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode ∫ Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2. Press 3/4 to select the [ ] or [ ] tab. Press 2/1 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].
Easy Recording Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4 to select the image effects (filters).
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Easy Recording Switching the image effect (filter) selection screen display ∫ Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen. • When the image effect selection screen display is set to the guide display, description of the selected image effect is displayed. Normal display Guide display List display...
Easy Recording Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen. Rotate the rear dial to set. • If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen.
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Easy Recording For details on “Creative Control Mode” settings, refer to P77. [Expressive] This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture. Items that can be set Understated Freshness colors colors [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. Items that can be set Yellow Color...
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Easy Recording [Low Key] This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts. Items that can be set Blue Color emphasized emphasized [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. Items that can be set Contrast Low contrast High contrast...
Easy Recording [Rough Monochrome] This effect creates a black and white picture with granular noise. Items that can be set Grittiness Less gritty Grittier • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. [Silky Monochrome] This effect blurs the overall image to add a soft feel to a black and white picture.
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Easy Recording [High Dynamic] This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts. Items that can be set Freshness Black and white Pop colors [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look. Items that can be set Color Green tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone •...
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Easy Recording [Toy Pop] This effect creates a vivid and bright image with the look of a toy camera. Items that can be set Area with reduced peripheral Small Large brightness [Bleach Bypass] This effect gives a higher contrast and a lower saturation to create a calm and tranquil picture.
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Easy Recording [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. Items that can be set Understated Freshness colors colors Setting the type of defocus ∫ With [Miniature Effect] you can make the subject stand out by intentionally creating defocused and in-focus portions.
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Easy Recording [Soft Focus] This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel. Items that can be set Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
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Easy Recording [One Point Color] This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness. Items that can be set Small amount of Large amount of Amount of color left color color Set the color to leave in ∫ Set the color to leave in by selecting a location on the screen. Press 3 to display the setting screen.
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Easy Recording Setting the light source ∫ You can change the position and size of the light source. Press 3 to display the setting screen. • Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ Press 3/4/2/1 to move the center position of the light source .
Easy Recording Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Applicable modes: Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. Touch [ ].
Easy Recording Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE) Applicable modes: You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face. Touch [ ].
Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Applicable modes: By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in various scenes. Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC].
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings • If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, re-adjust the focus. • When the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC]. – A beep will be emitted when focus is first achieved during the pressing halfway.
Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) Applicable modes: The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set. Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC]. AFS/ The movement of the subject and the scene Item (recommended)/Description of settings Subject is still...
Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings When recording using [AFF], [AFC] • It may take time to focus on the subject when you operate the zoom from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one. •...
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings The camera automatically detects the person’s face and eyes. An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while the exposure will be optimized for the face. (When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ([Face/Eye •...
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Pressing the shutter button halfway to adjust the composition When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [Ø], you can bring the subject into the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the picture.
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings About [š] ([Face/Eye Detection]) When the camera detects a face, the AF area and the mark indicating the eye to be in focus are displayed. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused.
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Locking the subject to be tracked ( [Tracking]) Button operation Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press the shutter button halfway. A AF tracking frame • AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject. •...
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Setting the shape of the AF area ([Custom Multi]) Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the subject. Press [ Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3 .
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings When selecting [ When [ ] is selected, you can change the vertical size and position; when [ ] is selected, you can change the horizontal size and position. Touch Description of Button operation operation operation Moves the...
Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area Applicable modes: When [š], [ ], [Ø], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the position and size of the AF area. •...
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Press [MENU/SET] to set. • AF area with the same function as [Ø] is displayed in the touched position, when the [š] is selected. Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [ ] is touched.
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings When selecting [ You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen. • The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen. Press [ Select [ ] and press 4. Press 3/4/2/1 to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET].
Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Setting the AF area position with the Touch Pad Applicable modes: By setting [Touch Pad AF] in [Touch Settings] (P314) in the [Custom] menu, you can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor. •...
Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position Applicable modes: By setting [Touch AF] (P314) in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu to [AF+AE], you can optimize the focus and brightness for the position you have touched. Select the menu.
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings • When recording with the Touch Shutter, the focus and brightness are optimized for the touched position before recording takes place. • At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched location.
Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Applicable modes: Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. The operations used to focus manually differ depending on the lens.
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings • You can also enlarge the area by rotating the focus ring, moving the focus lever, or pinching out (P49) the screen or touching the screen twice. • You can also determine the area to be enlarged by dragging (P49) the screen.
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Press the shutter button halfway. • The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be displayed. • You can also close the assist screen by pressing [MENU/SET]. • If you have enlarged the picture by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, the assist screen will close approximately 10 seconds after the operation.
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Technique for Manual Focus 1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. 2 Rotate it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in reverse. •...
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions > [Custom] > [Peaking] MENU [ON] In-focus portions are highlighted with color. [OFF] In-focus portions are not highlighted. The detection level for in-focus portions is set. When [HIGH] is set, portions to be highlighted are reduced, [Detect Level] allowing you to achieve a more precise focus.
Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Select a Drive Mode Applicable modes: You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button. Rotating the drive mode dial. When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is [Single] recorded.
¢2 The electronic shutter will operate. ¢3 Recording conditions are based on CIPA standards and an SDHC card manufactured by Panasonic is used. ¢4 Depending on the recording conditions, the number of frames in a burst may be reduced. (For example, when you set [i.Resolution] of the recording menu, the number of frames in a burst may be reduced) ¢5 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full.
Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings • The Burst speed may become slower depending on the following settings. – [Picture Size] (P129)/[Quality] (P130)/[Sensitivity] (P132)/[Focus Mode] (P93)/[Focus/ Release Priority] (P307) • Refer to P130 for information about RAW files. • Exit the menu after it is set. About the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously ∫...
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings • We recommend using the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional) when you want to keep the shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P353 information about the shutter remote control. •...
Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Applicable modes: Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. With Auto Bracket [Step]: [3•1/3], [Sequence]: [0/s/r] 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture...
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto ∫ Bracket Select the menu. (P54) > [Rec] > [Auto Bracket] MENU Press 3/4 to select [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence] and then press [MENU/SET].
Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: Set the drive mode dial to [ Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. • Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Changing the time setting for the self-timer ∫ Select the menu. (P54) > [Rec] > [Self Timer] MENU Press 3/4 to select the mode and then press [MENU/SET]. Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds intervals.
Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot]) Applicable modes: If you set the start time of recording, the recording interval and the number of pictures, the camera can automatically take pictures of subjects such as animals or plants as time elapses and create a motion picture.
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [Now] Starts the recording by fully-pressing the shutter button. You can set the time to start recording. Any time up to 23 hours 59 minutes ahead can be set. [Start Time] [Start Time Select the item (hour or minute) by pressing 2/1, set...
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Select the methods for creating a motion picture. • The recording format is set to [MP4]. Sets the quality of a motion picture. • When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)] [4K/30p]/[FHD/60p]/[FHD/30p]/[HD/30p]/[VGA/30p] [Rec Quality] •...
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Changing the Time Lapse Shot settings ∫ You can change the settings in [Time Lapse/Animation] in the [Rec] menu. • This function is not for use in a security camera. • If you leave the unit somewhere to perform [Time Lapse Shot], please be careful of theft. •...
Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) Applicable modes: A stop motion picture is created by splicing pictures together. • Set the date and time settings in advance. (P36) • Pictures taken with [Stop Motion Animation] are displayed as a set of group pictures. (P225) •...
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Select [Mode] with 3/4, and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [Stop Motion Animation] is already selected, proceed to step Select [Stop Motion Animation] with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the recording method, and then press [MENU/SET].
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Touch [ ] to end the recording. • It can also be ended by selecting [Time Lapse/Animation] from the [Rec] menu and then pressing [MENU/SET]. • When [Auto Shooting] is set to [ON], select [End] on the confirmation screen.
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Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Changing the settings of Stop Motion Animation ∫ You can change the settings in [Time Lapse/Animation] in the [Rec] menu. Adding pictures to the Stop Motion Animation group ∫ Selecting [Add to Picture Group] in step will display group pictures recorded with [Stop Motion Animation].
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Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings This chapter introduces functions that work for pictures and those that work for both pictures and motion pictures. • For information on functions that work only for motion pictures, refer to P206. Setting the Picture Quality and Size ≠...
Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Setting the Picture Quality and Size Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Applicable modes: This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. > [Rec] > [Aspect Ratio] MENU [4:3] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV...
Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings When the aspect ratio is [16:9]. When the aspect ratio is [1:1]. Settings Image size Settings Image size [L] (12M) 4608k2592 [L] (12M) 3456k3456 M] (8M) 3840k2160 M] (6M) 2448k2448 S] (2M) 1920k1080 S] (3M) 1744k1744 •...
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Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings About RAW RAW format refers to a data format of images that have not been processed. Playback and editing of RAW images require the camera or the dedicated software. You can make advanced adjustments by editing RAW images. For example, you can adjust the White Balance after taking pictures or save them in file formats that are capable of displaying them on a PC.
Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Setting the Light Sensitivity Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity 25600 Recording location When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark (recommended) Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased Jitter of the subject Increased Less • For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P181. •...
Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity Applicable modes: You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV. > [Rec] > [ISO Increments] MENU ¢ ¢ ¢ [L.100] /[L.125] /[L.160] /[200]/[250]/[320]/[400]/[500]/[640]/[800]/[1000]/[1250]/ [1/3 EV] [1600]/[2000]/[2500]/[3200]/[4000]/[5000]/[6400]/[8000]/[10000]/[12800]/[16000]/ [20000]/[25600] ¢...
Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Adjusting the White Balance Applicable modes: In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
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Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ], [ ], [ • The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash. (P181) Auto White Balance ∫...
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Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Press [ Rotate the rear dial or front dial to select [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ], and then press 3.
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Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. Press [ Rotate the rear dial or front dial to select the White Balance, and then press 4. Press 3/4/2/1 to fine-adjust the White Balance.
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Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once. Press [ G G G G G G Rotate the rear dial or front dial to select the White...
Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect ([Photo Style]) Applicable modes: 6 effects can be selected to match the image you wish to record. It is possible to adjust the items such as color or picture quality of the effect to your desire. >...
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Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Press 3/4 to select the items, and then press 2/1 to adjust. Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [Contrast] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. The picture is sharply defined.
Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions ([Highlight Shadow]) Applicable modes: You can adjust the brightness of bright and dark portions on an image while checking the brightness on the screen. Select the menu. (P54) > [Rec] > [Highlight Shadow] MENU Press 2/1 to select the item.
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Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings • The screen display can be switched by pressing [DISP.] on the brightness adjustment screen. • Settings registered to will be stored even after this unit is turned off. • Turning off this unit will return the setting adjusted with back to the default setting.
Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Using Image Correction Functions Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic]) Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure are compensated when the brightness difference between the background and subject is great, etc. > [Rec] > [i.Dynamic] MENU Settings: [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF] •...
Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR]) Applicable modes: You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich gradation. You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large.
Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR]) Applicable modes: The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take beautiful pictures. >...
Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Setting the color space ([Color Space]) Applicable modes: Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, printer etc. > [Rec] > [Color Space] MENU Color space is set to sRGB color space. [sRGB] This is widely used in computer related equipment.
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.
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Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Example of Program Shift [When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used] 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 / 2 1 / 4 1 / 8 1 / 15 1 / 30 1 / 60 1 / 125 1 / 250 1 / 500 1 / 1000 1 / 2000 1 / 4000 1 / 8000 (A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed 1 Program Shift line chart...
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Recording Mode: • The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P155) •...
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Shutter-Priority AE Mode When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimizes the aperture value for the brightness of the subject. When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed.
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Manual Exposure Mode Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. Set the mode dial to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed, and rotate the front dial to set the aperture value.
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Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. 0 0 0 Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. 0 0 0 Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen.
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Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Checking/not checking the effects of aperture and shutter speed on the recording screen > [Custom] > [Constant Preview] > [ON]/[OFF] MENU • Close the flash. • It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode. •...
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) Applicable modes: The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode. • Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set.
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene • It is possible to record while in Preview Mode. • Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/8000th of a second. Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) Applicable modes: When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a suitable exposure setting.
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Press [ Rotate the rear dial or the front dial to compensate the exposure.
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Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene • When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the built-in flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selected Exposure Compensation.
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure. Align the screen with the subject.
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Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK] > [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock] MENU Only the exposure is locked. • [AE LOCK] When the exposure is set, [AEL], the aperture value, and the shutter speed are displayed.
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness ([Metering Mode]) Applicable modes: Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. > [Rec] > [Metering Mode] MENU This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen (Multiple) automatically.
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Taking Pictures with the Zoom Applicable modes: You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer (Tele). Zoom ring of an Cursor buttons of this interchangeable lens unit ¢2, 3...
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Raising the telescopic effect [Ex. Tele Conv.] Applicable modes: The Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged without deteriorating the picture quality. 1.4k: [ M] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9]/[1:1]) When taking pictures [Ex.
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Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Simply zooming in with the Extended Tele Conversion > [Rec] > [Ex. Tele Conv.] > [TELE CONV.] MENU > [Motion Picture] > [Ex. Tele Conv.] > [ON] MENU A [OFF] • When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them.
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Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene [Digital Zoom] Applicable modes: Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to four times the original zoom magnification. (Continuous zooming is not possible.) > [Rec] >...
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Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene When you zoom, the focal distance is displayed and you can confirm the zoom [Disp Focal position. Length] A Focal distance indication B Current focal distance [ON]/[OFF] When you operate the zoom with this setting [ON], the zoom will stop at positions corresponding to predetermined distances.
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Zooming using touch operations You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom) (Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recoding are operable) Touch [ ]. Touch [ • The slide bar is displayed. Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide bar.
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture ([Multi Exp.]) Applicable modes: Gives an effect like multi exposure. (up to 4 times equivalent per a single image) Select the menu. (P54) > [Rec] > [Multi Exp.] MENU Press 3/4 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/ SET].
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Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene About Automatic Gain Control setting ∫ Select [Auto Gain] on the screen shown in step and set it. • [ON]: The brightness level is adjusted according to the number of pictures taken and the pictures are superimposed over each other.
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at once ([Silent Mode]) Applicable modes: This function is useful for recording images in a quiet environment, public facility, etc. or recording images of subjects such as babies or animals. Select the menu.
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Taking Pictures with No Shutter Sound ([Electronic Shutter]) Applicable modes: The shutter sound can be turned off for recording in a quiet environment. The mechanical shutter is disabled, making it easier to take pictures with minimized blur. We recommended making a trial recording in advance because distorted subjects and horizontal stripes may be recorded depending on the recording conditions.
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Minimizing vibration of the shutter Applicable modes: To reduce the influence of hand shake or shutter vibration, shutter is released after the specified time has passed. Select the menu. (P54) > [Rec] > [Shutter Delay] MENU Settings: [8SEC]/[4SEC]/[2SEC]/[1SEC]/[OFF] Not available in these cases:...
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Taking Clear Pictures by Registering Faces ([Face Recog.]) Applicable modes: Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
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Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene • [Face Recog.] only works when the AF Mode is set to [š]. • During the Burst Mode, [Face Recog.] picture information can be attached to only the first picture. • When group pictures are played back, the name of the first picture of the set is displayed. •...
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example for ∫ • Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the registering) outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered with hair when registering.
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Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. • You can register up to 3 face images. It is possible to register names. 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. [Name] 2 Enter the name.
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Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Press 4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the face image to edit or delete and then press [MENU/SET].
Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Recording Profiles of Babies and Pets on Images Applicable modes: By setting the name and birthday of your baby or pet in advance, you can record their name and age in months and years on images. You can display them during playback or stamp them on recorded images using [Text Stamp] (P239).
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Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene To cancel [Age] and [Name] ∫ Select the [OFF] setting in step • The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the DVD (supplied). Not available in these cases: •...
Flash Taking pictures by using the flash Applicable modes: Taking a picture using the flash becomes possible by opening the built-in flash. A To open the flash Turn the camera on, and press the flash open button. B To close the flash Push the top part of the built-in flash from directly above.
Flash The available flash range (approximation) ∫ When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures. The distance at which light from the flash is blocked by lens, and the distance to which light from the flash is delivered vary depending on the lens used.
Flash Setting the Flash Functions Changing the firing mode Applicable modes: Select whether to set the flash output automatically or manually. Select the menu. (P54) > [Rec] > [Flash] > [Firing Mode] MENU Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [TTL] The camera automatically sets the flash output.
Flash Changing Flash Mode Applicable modes: Set the built-in flash to match the recording. Select the menu. (P54) > [Rec] > [Flash] > [Flash Mode] MENU Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording ([Forced Flash On]) ‰...
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Flash Available flash settings by Recording Mode ∫ The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available) Recording Mode ‰ Œ Intelligent Auto Mode — ¢1 — ¢1 — ¢1 — ¢1 ± ¢1 ¢1 ¢1 ¢1 Intelligent Auto Plus Mode...
Flash Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro Applicable modes: 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Select the menu. (P54) > [Rec] > [Flash] > [Flash Synchro] MENU Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Flash Adjust the flash output Applicable modes: Adjust the flash brightness when pictures taken with the flash are over or underexposed. Select the menu. (P54) > [Rec] > [Flash] > [Flash Adjust.] MENU Press 2/1 to set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
Flash Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes Applicable modes: By using flashes that support the wireless control (DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L: optional), you can control firing of the built-in flash (or a flash attached to the hot shoe of this unit) and three flash groups separately. Placing wireless flashes ∫...
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Flash Press 3/4 to select [Wireless Channel] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the channel and then press [MENU/SET]. • Select the channel you have set for the external flashes in step Press 3/4 to select [Wireless Setup] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
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Flash [Firing Mode] [TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output. ¢2 [AUTO]: Flash output is set by the external flash. ¢2 [MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash manually. [OFF]: The flash on the camera side emits only communication light. [Flash Adjust.] [Built-in Set the output of the external flash manually when [Firing Mode] is set to...
Flash Using other settings for wireless flash recording Enabling FP firing for the wireless flashes During wireless recording, an external flash fires an FP flash (high speed repetition of flash firing). This firing allows recording with the flash at a fast shutter speed. Select the menu.
Recording Motion Pictures Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes: This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4, MOV. The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
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Recording Motion Pictures • The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the recording of a motion picture. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. •...
Recording Motion Pictures Recording motion pictures in 4K Applicable modes: You can create finely-detailed motion pictures in 4K by recording motion pictures with their size set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality]. • You can record motion pictures in 4K only in Creative Video Mode. •...
Recording Motion Pictures Indication of the icon ∫ A Size B ALL-lntra C Bit rate FHD ALL-I D Recording frame rate (Sensor output) • “ALL-Intra” refers to a data compression method in which each frame is compressed. The file size of motion pictures recorded in this method becomes larger, but this method can prevent the loss of image quality because editing does not require re-encoding.
Recording Motion Pictures • Though a [MP4 (LPCM)]/[MOV] motion picture can be recorded continuously without a pause even when its file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded content is played back with multiple files. About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures ∫...
Recording Motion Pictures How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) Applicable modes: Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting (P93) and the [Continuous AF] setting in the [Motion Picture] menu. [Continuous [Focus Mode] Description of settings The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects [ON] during recording.
Recording Motion Pictures Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Applicable modes: Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording) During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. • Simultaneous recording indicator is displayed while recording still pictures.
Recording Motion Pictures • The picture aspect ratio will be fixed to [16:9]. Not available in these cases: • This function is not available in the following cases: – When the motion picture size is set to [VGA] in [Rec Quality] –...
Recording Motion Pictures Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/shutter speed (Creative Video Mode) Recording Mode: It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures. Set the mode dial to [ Select the menu. (P54) >...
Recording Motion Pictures • Aperture value – Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. • Shutter speed –...
Recording Motion Pictures Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the recording of a motion picture. Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motion pictures. •...
Recording Motion Pictures Using Advanced Settings and Recording Functions for Motion Pictures Setting the luminance level for images ≠ P206 • [Motion Picture] menu: [Master Pedestal Level]/[Luminance Level] About image settings other than the luminance level The following functions work for both still pictures and motion pictures. For details, refer “...
Recording Motion Pictures Setting the luminance level for images Adjusting the black luminance level ([Master Pedestal Level]) Applicable modes: You can adjust black, which serves as the reference for images in Creative Video Mode, in 31 steps. Acting as the reference for luminance signals, black is called the master pedestal.
Recording Motion Pictures Adjusting the sound settings/monitoring the sound while recording You can adjust the sound settings for motion pictures. • For information on [Special Mic.] in the [Motion Picture] menu, which is available only when a stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) is used, refer to P350. [Mic Level Adj.] Applicable modes: Adjust the sound input level to 19 different levels (j12 dB ~...
Recording Motion Pictures Checking the sound while recording motion pictures Applicable modes: You can record motion pictures while hearing the sounds that are being recorded by connecting a commercially available headphones to this unit. A Commercially available headphone • Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more. •...
Recording Motion Pictures Switching the units of values ([SS/Gain Operation]) Applicable modes: You can switch the units of shutter speed values and gain (sensitivity) values in Creative Video Mode. • This function is available only when the camera is set to Creative Video Mode. Select the menu.
Recording Motion Pictures Checking areas that may be white saturated ([Zebra Pattern]) Applicable modes: You can check areas that may be white saturated by displaying areas above a certain luminance level in a zebra pattern. You can also set the minimum luminance level (brightness) to be processed as a zebra pattern.
Recording Motion Pictures Displaying the recording screen in black and white ([Monochrome Live View]) Applicable modes: You can display the recording screen in black and white. This function is convenient when a black and white screen will make it easier to set focus with Manual Focus. >...
Recording Motion Pictures In Playback Mode The details of [Rec Quality] will be displayed. 24.00 24.00 24.00 1/98 1/98 STD. STD. STD. 2014.12. 1 10:00 100-0001 24.00 Recording while monitoring camera images Applicable modes: During HDMI output, you can record while monitoring motion pictures on the TV, etc.
Recording Motion Pictures Setting the output method of the HDMI connection ∫ > [Motion Picture] > [HDMI Rec Output] MENU Sets the picture quality for the HDMI output. [4:2:2 8bit]: Allows you to record the image being output through the HDMI connection as a motion picture.
Recording Motion Pictures Setting the recording method of time code Applicable modes: Time code represents the recording time by the units of hour, minute, second and frame, and can be used as a time scale for editing motion pictures. This unit automatically records time code during motion picture recording.
Recording Motion Pictures Recording in Slow or Fast Motion ([Variable Frame Rate]) Applicable modes: You can record slow motion or fast motion pictures by changing the frame rate. In [Variable Frame Rate], you can set the frame rate for recording. Slow motion pictures (overcrank recording) Used in scenes such as climaxes, a slow motion effect creates a dramatic impression.
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Recording Motion Pictures Select the menu. (P54) > [Motion Picture] > [Rec Quality] MENU Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ SET]. • Items available for recording with a variable frame rate are indicated as [VFR available] on the screen. Select [Variable Frame Rate] with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
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Recording Motion Pictures • When [Rec Format] is set to [AVCHD], you cannot set a frame rate with a number of frames greater than 60fps. • If you set a frame rate greater than 60fps when [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Motion Picture] menu is set to [ON], [Ex.
Recording Motion Pictures Reducing flickering and horizontal stripes on images ([Synchro Scan]) Applicable modes: You can reduce flickering and horizontal stripes on images in Creative Video Mode. By fine-adjusting the shutter speed, you can reduce flickering and horizontal stripes that appear on the camera’s image when recording the screen of a TV or PC.
Recording Motion Pictures Displaying color bars/Outputting a test tone Applicable modes: You can display color bars, which is convenient for adjusting settings such as the picture quality of an external monitor. When you display color bars, a test tone will also be output. •...
Recording Motion Pictures Changing the system frequency Applicable modes: You can change the system frequency of the motion pictures you record and play back. When creating a motion picture that has a broadcasting system different from your region or when recording a motion picture for a film, change the system frequency. Select the menu.
Playing Back and Editing Images Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2/1. 1/98 1/98 1/98 1/98 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture • If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession.
Playing Back and Editing Images Playing Back Motion Pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and MOV formats. • Motion pictures are displayed with the motion picture icon Press 3 to play back. A Motion picture recording time •...
Playing Back and Editing Images Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Press 3 to pause motion picture playback. Press [MENU/SET]. • The same operation can be performed by touching •...
Playing Back and Editing Images Switching the Playback Method Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the rear dial right. • If the rear dial is rotated to the left after the image is enlarged, 2.0X 2.0X 2.0X 2.0X the magnification will be reduced. •...
Playing Back and Editing Images Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) Rotate the rear dial left to display the Calendar screen. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back. Press [MENU/SET] to display the images that are recorded in selected date.
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Playing Back and Editing Images Continuously playing back Group Pictures Select a picture with the group picture icon ([ ], [ ], [ ]), and then press 3. • The same operation can be performed by touching the group picture icon ([ ], [ •...
Playing Back and Editing Images Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted. To delete a single picture In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and then press [ •...
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Playing Back and Editing Images ¢ To delete multiple pictures (up to 100 ) or all the pictures ¢ Picture groups are treated as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group will be deleted.) In Playback Mode, press [ Press 3/4 to select [Delete Multi] or [Delete All] and then press [MENU/SET].
Playing Back and Editing Images Using the [Playback] Menu With this menu, you can use various playback functions such as cropping and other editing of recorded images, protect settings, etc. • With [RAW Processing], [Clear Retouch], [Text Stamp], [Time Lapse Video], [Stop Motion Video], [Resize] or [Cropping], a new edited picture is created.
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Playing Back and Editing Images Changing the slide show settings ∫ You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. [Effect] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next. [AUTO]/[NATURAL]/[SLOW]/[SWING]/[URBAN]/[OFF] •...
Playing Back and Editing Images [Playback Mode] Playback in [Normal Play], [Picture Only], [Video Only], [3D Play], [Category Play] or [Favorite Play] can be selected. Select the menu. (P54) > [Playback] > [Playback Mode] MENU Select the group to play back by pressing 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
You can send location information and write it on images using a smartphone/tablet. (P267) • You need to install “Panasonic Image App” on your smartphone/tablet. (P258) • Read the [Help] in the “Image App” menu for further details on how to operate.
Playing Back and Editing Images [RAW Processing] You can process the pictures taken in RAW format. The processed pictures will be saved in JPEG format. You can check how effects are applied to each picture while processing it. Select the menu. (P54) >...
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Playing Back and Editing Images Press [MENU/SET] and set. • “ The setting method differs according to the item. For details, refer to How to set each ” item on P234. Press [MENU/SET]. • This operation returns you to the screen in step .
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Playing Back and Editing Images On the comparison screen, you can use the following operations to make adjustments: A Current setting Button Touch Description of operation operation operation Dragging Selects a setting. [DISP.] [DISP.] Returns you to the setting screen. Sets the adjusted level and returns [MENU/SET] [Set]...
Playing Back and Editing Images Removing unnecessary parts ([Clear Retouch]) You can erase unnecessary parts recorded on the pictures taken. • The erasure operation can only be performed by touching. [Clear Retouch] automatically enables the touch operation. Select the menu. (P54) >...
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Playing Back and Editing Images • Pictures may appear unnatural because the background of deleted parts is artificially created. • For group pictures, perform [Clear Retouch] on each picture. (They cannot be edited at once.) • When [Clear Retouch] is performed on group pictures, they are saved as new pictures separate from the original ones.
Playing Back and Editing Images [Title Edit] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp] (P239). Select the menu. (P54) > [Playback] > [Title Edit] > [Single]/[Multi] MENU Select the picture.
Playing Back and Editing Images [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location or travel date onto the recorded pictures. LISA LISA LISA Select the menu. (P54) > [Playback] > [Text Stamp] > [Single]/[Multi] MENU Select the picture. •...
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Playing Back and Editing Images Press 3/4 to select text stamp items, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. [W/O TIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [Shooting Date] [WITH TIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] Name registered in [Face Recog.] will be ([Face...
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Playing Back and Editing Images • When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer. • You can set up to 100 pictures at one time in [Multi]. •...
Playing Back and Editing Images [Video Divide] Recorded motion picture can be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. Dividing a motion picture is permanent. Decide before you divide! Select the menu.
Playing Back and Editing Images [Time Lapse Video] This function allows you to create a motion picture from a picture group recorded with [Time Lapse Shot]. The created motion picture is saved in MP4 recording format. Select the menu. (P54) >...
Playing Back and Editing Images [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select the menu. (P54) > [Playback] > [Resize] > [Single]/[Multi] MENU Select the picture and size. [Single] setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
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Playing Back and Editing Images • You can set up to 100 pictures at one time in [Multi]. • The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate. Not available in these cases: • This function is not available in the following cases: –...
Playing Back and Editing Images [Cropping] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select the menu. (P54) > [Playback] > [Cropping] MENU Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use the rear dial and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped. Rear dial (right): Enlargement Rear dial (left):...
Playing Back and Editing Images [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. [Rotate] (The picture is rotated manually) • The [Rotate] function is disabled when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [OFF]. Select the menu.
Playing Back and Editing Images [Favorite] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites.
For details, ask at your photo printing store. When you set [Print Set] for a group pictures, the print setting for the number of prints will be applied to every picture in the group. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select the menu. (P54) >...
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Playing Back and Editing Images Canceling all the [Print Set] settings ∫ Select the menu. (P54) > [Playback] > [Print Set] > [Cancel] MENU • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. To print the date ∫...
Playing Back and Editing Images [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to delete by mistake. Select the menu. (P54) > [Playback] > [Protect] > [Single]/[Multi] MENU Select the picture. [Single] setting Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/ SET].
Playing Back and Editing Images [Face Rec Edit] You can clear and replace all information relating to face recognition in selected images. Select the menu. (P54) > [Playback] > [Face Rec Edit] > [REPLACE]/[DELETE] MENU Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the person and then press [MENU/SET].
Playing Back and Editing Images [Delete Confirmation] This sets which option, [Yes] or [No], will be highlighted first when the confirmation screen for deleting a picture is displayed. Select the menu. (P54) > [Playback] > [Delete Confirmation] MENU Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET]. [“Yes”...
There is the risk that the camera violates the radiowave regulations if used in countries other than those where this camera is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations. There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted ∫...
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function This unit is compatible with NFC ∫ Using the NFC “Near Field Communication” function, you can easily transfer data necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between this camera and the smartphone/tablet. Compatible models This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 2.3.3 or higher).
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function What you can do with the [Wi-Fi] button when connected to Wi-Fi • Following items can be selected. [Terminate the Connection] Terminates the Wi-Fi connection. Terminates the Wi-Fi connection, and allows you to [Change the Destination] select a different Wi-Fi connection.
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet (P258) Recording with a smartphone (P264) Playing back pictures in the camera (P265) Saving images stored in the camera (P265) Sending images to an SNS (P267) Writing location information on images stored in the camera (P267) Easy connection, easy transfer You can use easily by pressing and holding...
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Using a smartphone, you can record images on the camera and save them. You need to install “Panasonic Image App” (referred to as “Image App” from this point on) on your smartphone. Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App”...
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Connecting to a smartphone/tablet A connection can be easily established by pressing and holding [Wi-Fi] or by using the NFC function. Preparations: • Install the “Image App” in advance. (P258) Press and hold [Wi-Fi] on the camera. •...
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If the smartphone is locked with a passcode, enter the IMAGE APP passcode to unlock the smartphone. Panasonic Corporation 5 Press the home button to close the browser. 6 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone/tablet.
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function When using an SSID and password to set up a connection 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone/tablet. 2 Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the camera. Wi-Fi 0123456789ABC 3 Enter the password displayed on the screen of the camera.
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Changing the connection method ∫ To change the connection method, press [DISP.], and then select the connection method. When connecting with [Via Network]: On the camera Select [Via Network]. • Follow the connection procedure described on P293 to connect the camera to a wireless access point.
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Connecting to a smartphone/tablet by using the NFC function Using the NFC “Near Field Communication” function, you can easily transfer data necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between this camera and the smartphone/tablet. Compatible models ∫ This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 2.3.3 or higher).
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function • You can register up to 20 smartphones. When the number exceeds 20, registrations will be deleted, starting from the oldest touched one. • Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] will delete the smartphone registration. • If the camera is not recognized even when touching the smartphone, change positions and try again.
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Playing back images in the camera Connect to a smartphone. (P259) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ • You can switch the images to be displayed by selecting the icon (A) on the top left of the screen. To display images stored in the camera, select [LUMIX].
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Transferring images stored in the camera easily A Wi-Fi connection using NFC function is possible by touching the smartphone to this unit, and you can easily transfer images displayed on the screen. An image can be sent on site immediately after taking it, so you can easily send it to the ¢...
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Sending images in the camera to an SNS Connect to a smartphone. (P259) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ • You can switch the images to be displayed by selecting the icon ( A ) on the top left of the screen. To display images stored in the camera, select [LUMIX].
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Start recording location information ∫ Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ 2 Select [Geotagging]. 3 Select [ Finish recording the location information ∫ Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ 2 Select [Geotagging]. 3 Select [ Sending and writing location information ∫...
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera Methods for sending and images that can be sent ∫ JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD (LPCM) Sending an image each time a recording is made — — — —...
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While Recording]) Select the menu. > [New Connection] > [Send Images While Recording] > Wi-Fi [Smartphone] Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P292) On your smartphone When connecting with [Via Network]: 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Select the menu. > [New Connection] > [Send Images Stored in the Camera] > Wi-Fi [Smartphone] Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P292) On your smartphone When connecting with [Via Network]: 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Displaying pictures on a TV You can display pictures on a TV that supports the Digital Media Renderer (DMR) function of the DLNA standard. • If you display pictures using the Wi-Fi function, they cannot be output in 4K resolution. To output them in 4K resolution, connect the camera and the TV with an HDMI micro cable.
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Printing Wirelessly You can send images to a compatible printer, and print them wirelessly. Methods for sending and images that can be sent ∫ JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD (LPCM) Select and send the images — — —...
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function When sending images to AV device You can send pictures and motion pictures to AV devices in your house (home AV devices). You can also send them to the devices (external AV devices) of your family or friends living away from you via “LUMIX CLUB”.
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While Recording]) Select the menu. > [New Connection] > [Send Images While Recording] > [AV device] Wi-Fi Select [Home] or [External]. Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P292) •...
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function When sending images to PC You can send pictures and motion pictures recorded with this unit to a PC. Methods for sending and images that can be sent ∫ JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD ¢ (LPCM) Sending an image each time a recording is made —...
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function To create a folder that receives images • Create a PC user account [account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 32 characters)] consisting of alphanumeric characters. An attempt to create a receive folder may fail if the account includes non-alphanumeric characters.
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While Recording]) Select the menu. > [New Connection] > [Send Images While Recording] > [PC] Wi-Fi Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P292) Select the PC you want to connect to. •...
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Select the menu. > [New Connection] > [Send Images Stored in the Camera] > [PC] Wi-Fi Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P292) Select the PC you want to connect to. •...
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Using Web services You can send pictures and motion pictures to an SNS, etc. via “LUMIX CLUB”. By setting up automatic transfers of pictures and motion pictures to the Cloud Sync. Service, you can receive the transferred pictures or motion pictures on a PC or smartphone.
Check this information before uploading images to web services. • Panasonic assumes no responsibility for the damages resulting from the leakage, loss, etc. of images uploaded on web services. •...
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“LUMIX CLUB”. (P286) • Check the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site for compatible web services. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/lumix_faqs/ Preparation: Make sure that you have created an account on the web service you want to use, and have the login information available.
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Select the menu. > [New Connection] > [Send Images Stored in the Camera] > [Web Wi-Fi service] Select [Via Network], and connect. (P292) Select a web service you want to connect. •...
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function When sending images to Cloud Sync. Service Using [Cloud Sync. Service] (As of March 2014) ∫ Preparations: You need to register to “LUMIX CLUB” (P286) and configure the Cloud Sync. setting to send a picture to a Cloud Folder. For a PC, use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While Recording]) Select the menu. > [New Connection] > [Send Images While Recording] > [Cloud Wi-Fi Sync. Service] Select [Via Network], and connect. (P292) Check the send setting. •...
You can set the same “LUMIX CLUB” login ID for this unit and a smartphone. (P289) Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Please note: • The service may be suspended due to regular maintenance or unexpected troubles, and the service contents may be changed or added, without prior notice to the users.
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Read through the “LUMIX CLUB” terms of use and select [Agree]. • You can switch pages by 3/4. • You can enlarge (2k) the display by rotating the rear dial to the right. • You can reset the enlarged display to its original size (1k) by rotating the rear dial to the left.
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Using the acquired login ID/Checking or changing the login ID or password ([Set Login ID]) Preparation: When using the acquired login ID, check the ID and password. To change the “LUMIX CLUB” password on the camera, access the “LUMIX CLUB” website from your smartphone or PC and change the “LUMIX CLUB”...
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function To set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone/tablet • Setting the same login ID on this unit and your smartphone/tablet is convenient for sending images on this unit to other devices or web services. When either this unit or the smartphone/tablet has acquired the login ID: Connect this unit to the smartphone.
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Delete your login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB” Delete the login ID from the camera when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. You can also delete your “LUMIX CLUB” account. Select the menu. (P54) >...
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Configuring the external AV device settings Images can be sent to the AV device of relatives and acquaintances via “LUMIX CLUB”. Preparations: Check the address number (16-digit number) and access number (4-digit number) of the destination AV device issued by “LUMIX CLUB”. (Refer to the AV device instruction manual for details) Select the menu.
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function About Connections You can select a connection method after selecting a Wi-Fi function and a destination. Performing a direct connection is convenient for when you are in a place away from home where wireless access points are not available or for when connecting temporarily to a device you do not usually use.
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Connecting from your house (via the network) You can select the method for connecting to a wireless access point. ¢ WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices.
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [From List]) Search for available wireless access points. • Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. • When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, encryption type, encryption key of the wireless access point you are using.
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Select the encryption type. • The type of settings that can be changed may vary depending on the details of network authentication settings. Network authentication type Encryption types that can be set [WPA2-PSK] [TKIP]/[AES] [WPA-PSK] [TKIP]/[AES] [Common Key] [WEP] [Open]...
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Connecting from a location away from your house (direct connection) You can select the method for connecting to the device you are using. Select the connection method supported by your device. Set the device to Wi-Fi Direct mode.
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones ([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]) When the Wi-Fi function is used, a record is saved in the history. You can register records as favorites.
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Editing the items registered to favorites Press [Wi-Fi]. Select [Select a destination from Favorite]. Select the favorite item you want to edit, and then press 1. Select the item. [Remove from Favorite] — [Change the Order in Select the destination.
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function About settings for sending images When sending images, select the method for sending them after selecting [New Connection]. After the connection has been completed, settings for sending, such as the image size for sending, can also be changed. Images that can be sent ∫...
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Send Images While Recording A picture can be automatically sent to a specified device every time you take it. • Since the camera gives priority to recording, sending may take longer during the recording. • When connected with [Send Images While Recording], [ ] is displayed on the recording screen, and [ ] is displayed while...
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Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Changing the settings for sending images Pressing [DISP.] after completing a connection allows you to change the settings for sending such as the image size for sending. Resize the image to send. [Original]/[Auto] ¢1 /[Change] • If you select [Auto], the image size is determined by the [Size] circumstances at the destination.
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. The settings cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. Select the menu. (P54) > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup] > Desired item to be set MENU Acquires or changes the “LUMIX CLUB”...
Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Sets the camera operation after the connection with the NFC function is complete. [ON]: [Touch Sharing] When a Wi-Fi connection is complete by using the NFC function during single picture playback, the single picture can be transferred.
Customizing the Camera’s Settings Using the [Custom] menu Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Custom Mode ≠ P305 [Cust.Set Mem.] Silent operation ≠ P305 [Silent Mode] AF/AE lock ≠...
Customizing the Camera’s Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P54. Custom Mode Registering Personal Menu Settings [Cust.Set Mem.] Refer to P321 for details. Silent operation Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at once [Silent Mode] Refer to P170...
Customizing the Camera’s Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P54. Auto Focus Focusing/Not focusing in advance [Quick AF] > [ON]/[OFF] As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed.
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Customizing the Camera’s Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P54. Turning on/not turning on the AF Assist Lamp [AF Assist Lamp] > [ON]/[OFF] AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway, making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions.
Customizing the Camera’s Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P54. Adjusting/not adjusting the focus manually after achieving Auto Focus [AF+MF] > [ON]/[OFF] When AF Lock is ON (press the shutter button halfway with the focus mode set to [AFS] or set AF Lock using [AF/AE LOCK]), you can make fine adjustments to the focus manually.
Customizing the Camera’s Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P54. Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions [Peaking] Refer to P111 for details. Screen display Displaying/not displaying the histogram [Histogram] > [ON]/[OFF] You can set the position by pressing 3/4/2/1. •...
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Customizing the Camera’s Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P54. Displaying the center of the screen [Center Marker] Refer to P209 for details. Displaying/not displaying white saturated areas [Highlight] > [ON]/[OFF] When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.
Customizing the Camera’s Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P54. Switching the display method of the viewfinder [LVF Disp.Style] > [ ]: viewfinder style/[ ]: monitor style Switching the display method of the monitor [Monitor Disp.
Customizing the Camera’s Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P54. Buttons and dials Assigning functions to the function buttons [Fn Button Set] Refer to P317 for details. Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items [Q.MENU] [PRESET]: The default items can be set.
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Customizing the Camera’s Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P54. Enabling/disabling the motion picture button [Video Button] > [ON]/[OFF] • This function is for preventing accidental operation of the button. Touch operations and others Changing the settings for a power zoom lens [Power Zoom Lens] Refer to...
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Customizing the Camera’s Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P54. Enabling/disabling the touch operation [Touch Settings] • When set to [OFF], no corresponding touch tab or touch icon is displayed on the screen. All touch operations.
Customizing the Camera’s Settings Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item When [Q.MENU] (P312) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu. Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
Customizing the Camera’s Settings Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons or icons. Select the menu. (P54) > [Custom] > [Fn Button Set] MENU Press 3/4 to select [Setting in REC mode] or [Setting in PLAY mode] and then press [MENU/SET].
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Customizing the Camera’s Settings Making the function button settings for recording You can use assigned functions by pressing a function button when recording. • The following functions can be assigned to the button [Fn1], [Fn2], [Fn3], [Fn4], or [Fn5]; or the icon [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8], [Fn9], or [Fn10].
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Customizing the Camera’s Settings Configuring the function button settings from the on-monitor recording ∫ information screen Touching [Fn] on the on-monitor recording information screen (P44) also allows you to display the screen in step Using function buttons with touch operations ∫...
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Customizing the Camera’s Settings Making the function button settings for playback You can directly set an assigned function to a selected image by pressing the function button during playback. • The following functions can be assigned to the button [Fn1], [Fn2] or [Fn5]. [Playback] Menu/Playback functions –...
Customizing the Camera’s Settings Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) You can register the current camera settings as custom settings. If you then record in Custom Mode, you can use the registered settings. • Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) To allow recording using the same settings, up to 5 sets of current camera settings can be registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
Customizing the Camera’s Settings Recording using registered custom set You can easily call up the settings you have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ • The custom set will be called up. If you set the mode dial to [ ], the custom set you used last time ([ ], [...
Connecting to other equipment Enjoying Motion Pictures in 4K Watching motion pictures in 4K Playing Back on a TV Screen ∫ By connecting the camera to a TV that supports motion pictures in 4K and playing back motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality], you can enjoy finely-detailed motion pictures in 4K.
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You cannot dub motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality] to Blu-ray discs and DVDs with Panasonic recorders. (As of March 2014) With the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” software on the DVD (supplied), you can convert 4K motion pictures into smaller sized motion pictures or copy 4K motion pictures to a DVD or CD.
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Pictures recorded with this unit can be played back on a TV screen. Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off. • Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals.
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Connecting to other equipment To connect with an AV cable (optional) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). • Check the [TV Aspect]. (P65) • Audio will be played back in monaural. • The viewfinder cannot be displayed when connected with a AV cable.
What is the VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)? • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI micro cable for automatic linked operations.
Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV are different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations are supported on the TV.
(Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html PC that can be used ∫...
Connecting to other equipment About the supplied software The supplied DVD includes the following software. Install the software on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.5 PE (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/ Windows 8.1) This software allows you to manage images. For example, you can send pictures and motion pictures to a PC and sort them by recording date or model name.
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Connecting to other equipment Installing supplied software ∫ • Before inserting the DVD, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC. • Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” – Windows XP (32bit) SP3, Windows Vista (32bit) SP2, Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) or SP1, Windows 8 (32bit/64bit), Windows...
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Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cause malfunction. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A Align the marks, and insert. B USB connection cable (supplied) C [AV OUT/DIGITAL] terminal •...
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Connecting to other equipment • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. Disconnect the USB connection cable safely.
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Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” ∫ If you are not able to install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”, you can copy files and folders to your PC by dragging and dropping files from this unit. • The content (folder structure) on the card of this unit is as follows. For Windows: A drive ([LUMIX]) is displayed in [Computer] For Mac:...
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder If you insert card holding content recorded with this unit into a Panasonic recorder, you can dub the content to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD etc. Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format.
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When [System Frequency] is set to [24.00 Hz (CINEMA)], you cannot play back images on a TV connected with an AV cable. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). • See the operating instructions for the recording equipment for details about copying and...
Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cause malfunction. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A Align the marks, and insert. B USB connection cable (supplied) C [AV OUT/DIGITAL] terminal •...
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Connecting to other equipment • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. If this happens during printing, stop printing at once. If not printing, disconnect the USB connection cable.
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Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press Pi PictBridge PictBridge [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P340 for the items that can be set before starting to print the pictures. •...
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Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
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Connecting to other equipment [Paper Size] ∫ Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q]...
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Connecting to other equipment Layout printing ∫ When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper. For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [Page Layout] to [ä] and then set [Num.of prints] to 4 for the picture that you want to print. When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper.
Connecting to other equipment Enjoying 3D pictures Taking 3D pictures Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional) to the camera allows you to take 3D pictures for extra impact. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. Attach the 3D interchangeable lens to the camera.
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Connecting to other equipment Playing back 3D pictures Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact. It is also possible to play back the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the 3D compatible television with an SD card slot.
If your television does not switch to a 3D picture, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.) • 3D pictures can be saved to your computer or Panasonic devices. (P329, 335) Functions that cannot be used on 3D pictures Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording ∫...
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Connecting to other equipment ([Custom] menu) • [AF/AE Lock]/[Shutter AF]/[Quick AF]/[Eye Sensor AF]/[Pinpoint AF Time]/[AF Assist Lamp]/ [Direct Focus Area]/[Focus/Release Priority]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/[MF Guide]/[Rec Area]/ [Video Button]/[Power Zoom Lens]/[Lens w/o Focus Ring]/[Touch AF], [Touch Pad AF] in [Touch Settings] Functions that cannot be used during 3D picture playback ∫...
Others Optional accessories External Flash (optional) After attaching the flash (DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L, DMW-FL500: optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparations: • Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. Removing the Hot Shoe Cover The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe.
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Signal-flashing with wireless flashes is also disabled. When using other commercially available external flashes without communication functions with the camera (DMC-GH4) • It is necessary to set the exposure on the external flash. If you want to use the external flash in Auto Mode, use an external flash that allows you to set the aperture value and the ISO sensitivity to match the settings on the camera.
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Others • You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even when attaching the external flash. • Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally.
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Others External Microphone (optional) Using a stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or stereo microphone (VW-VMS10: optional), you can record sounds with quality superior to those recorded with the built-in microphone. Using the stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2:optional), you can switch between the gun (ultra-directional) recording and the wide range stereo recording.
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Others • While the external microphone is connected, [ ] is displayed on the screen. • When the external microphone is connected, [Mic Level Disp.] (P208) is automatically set to [ON], and the mic level is displayed on the screen. •...
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Others Battery Grip (optional) Using a battery grip (DMW-BGGH3: optional) improves ease of operation and grip when held vertically. Installing a spare battery will allow you to record for a longer time. Setting a priority for the use of spare batteries ∫...
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[B] (Bulb) or Burst Mode. The shutter remote control works similar to the shutter button on the camera. • Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional). • Record with Creative Video Mode (P202) when using for motion picture recording.
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Others Filters (optional) The MC protector is a transparent filter which affects neither the colors nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance.
Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. In recording Recording format/ Recording quality ¢1 (P193)/ 12/24.00 ¢1 Variable Frame Rate (P215) Picture size/Aspect Ratio (P129) Extended Tele Conversion (when taking still pictures)
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Others In recording ISO sensitivity (P132) Gain (dB) (P209) White Balance Bracket (P139) White Balance Fine 98 98 98 60 60 Adjustment (P138) VÐîÑ White Balance (P135) AF area (P91, 101) Color (P75) Spot metering target (P161) Number of recordable Self-timer ¢6 (P118)
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Others ¢1 This is displayed only when [Video-Priority Display] (P211) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. ¢2 h: hour, m: minute, s: second ¢3 Only available when a lens that supports the Stabilizer function is attached. ¢4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on if the [Profile Setup] setting is set.
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Others In recording Fn10 Fn10 Fn10 Fn10 • Only displayed in the monitor. Touch zoom (P167) Defocus control function (P74, Touch Shutter (P89) Brightness (P75, Touch AE (P90) Type of defocus ([Miniature Effect]) (P85) Peaking (P111) One point color (P87) Fn6 (Function button) (P319) Position of the light source...
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Others In recording On-monitor recording information 1/60 Single (P112) Burst (P113) AUTO Auto Bracket (P116) Wi-Fi Self-timer (P118) Time Lapse Shot (P120) Stop Motion Animation (P124) Recording Mode (P41) Focus Mode (P93, 107) AFS AFF AFC MF EXPS EXPS F2.8 Aperture value (P39) š...
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Others In recording On-monitor recording information ([Video-Priority Display]) Available recording time m30s R00h8 IRIS SHUTTER (P390) 1/60 Number of recordable pictures (P390) LMT ON FHD 100M 24 p Time Code (P214) PHOTO STYLE Recording format/ AUTO FHD 100M Recording quality (P193) 24 p Mic level display (P208)/Mic...
Others In playback Detailed information display F3.5 STD. STD. STD. 100-0001 Recording information Picture size/Aspect Ratio (P129) Intelligent Dynamic Range Control ¢4 (P144) Quality (P130) A › ¢5 (P145)/iHDR ¢5 (P73) Color space ¢4 (P147) Intelligent Resolution (P144) Recording format/Recording quality (P193) FHD 24 p...
[Lens not detected. Please turn camera on again.] • This is displayed when the lens has stopped operating normally due to being pressed on by a hand etc. Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or Panasonic.
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Others [Memory Card Error]/[This memory card cannot be used] • Use a card compatible with this unit. (P34) [Insert SD card again]/[Try another card] • An error has occurred accessing the card. Insert the card again. • Insert a different card. [Read Error/Write Error Please check the card] •...
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When you switch on again, the information retrieval will restart from the same point. [This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic. •...
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Others [Upload to the Cloud Folder is available after Cloud Sync settings have been set up on downloadable devices such as PCs or smartphones.] • Devices that download images from a cloud folder are not registered. • Perform Cloud Sync setting. Configure the settings on a PC with “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” or on a smartphone/tablet with “Image App”.
Others [Rec] You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to record. [Photo Style] You can adjust the color and image quality of the effects. P140 • [Standard]/[Vivid]/[Natural]/[Monochrome]/[Scenery]/ [Portrait]/[Custom] Sets the aspect ratio of the image. [Aspect Ratio] P129 •...
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Others Pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst [iHandheld Night Shot] speed and composed into a single picture. • [ON]/[OFF] There is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are [iHDR] recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation.
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Others ISO sensitivity can be set up to minimum [ISO100]. [Extended ISO] P134 • [ON]/[OFF] You can eliminate the noise caused by recording with a [Long Shtr NR] slower shutter speed. P146 • [ON]/[OFF] If the screen periphery darkens as a result of lens characteristics, the brightness in this region will be [Shading Comp.] P146...
Others [Motion Picture] You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to record. [Photo Style] You can adjust the color and image quality of the effects. P140 • [Standard]/[Vivid]/[Natural]/[Monochrome]/[Scenery]/ [Portrait]/[Custom]/[Cinelike D]/[Cinelike V] Sets the file format for the motion pictures you record. [Rec Format] P193 •...
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Others You can adjust black, which serves as the reference for [Master Pedestal Level] P206 images in Creative Video Mode, in 31 steps. Sets the luminance range for motion pictures. [Luminance Level] P206 • [0s255]/[16s235]/[16s255] You can reduce flickering and stripes on images in [Synchro Scan] Creative Video Mode.
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Others This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically. [Wind Cut] P207 • [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF] You can reduce the zoom sound of an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom that is produced during [Lens Noise Cut] P207 motion picture recording. • [ON]/[OFF] You can switch the units of shutter speed values and gain [SS/Gain Operation] (sensitivity) values.
Others [Custom] Registers the current camera settings as custom set. [Cust.Set Mem.] P321 • Disables operational sounds and output of light at once. [Silent Mode] P170 • [ON]/[OFF] Sets the fixed content for focusing and exposure when the [AF/AE Lock] AF/AE lock is on.
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Others Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor button P307, [Direct Focus Area] when recording. P109 • [ON]/[OFF] It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of focus. [Focus/Release Priority] P307 • [FOCUS]/[RELEASE] You can set the focus manually after the automatic focus [AF+MF]...
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Others You can check the effects of the chosen aperture and shutter speed on the recording screen in Manual Exposure [Constant Preview] P154 Mode. • [ON]/[OFF] Set whether or not to display the exposure meter. [Expo.Meter] P310 • [ON]/[OFF] This will set the display style of the viewfinder. [LVF Disp.Style] •...
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Others Sets the screen display and lens operations when using an interchangeable lens that is compatible with power zoom [Power Zoom Lens] (electrically operated zoom). P165 • [Disp Focal Length]/[Step Zoom]/[Zoom Resume]/ [Zoom Speed]/[Zoom Ring] Sets the control dial operation for MF Assist. [Lens w/o Focus Ring] P313 •...
Others [Setup] [Clock Set] Setting Date/Time. Sets the times for the region where you live and your [World Time] holiday destination. • [Destination]/[Home] Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the [Travel Date] name of the travel destination can be set. •...
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Others This sets how the unit connects to a television etc. • [TV Connection] [TV Aspect]/[HDMI Mode (Play)]/[3D Playback]/[VIERA Link] Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each [Menu Resume] menu. • [ON]/[OFF] [Menu Background] Set the background color for the menu screen. Descriptions of menu items or their settings are displayed [Menu Information] on the menu screen.
Others [Playback] [2D/3D Settings] Switches the playback method for 3D images. P229 Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back in order. • [Slide Show] [All]/[Picture Only]/[Video Only]/[3D]/[Category P229 Selection]/[Favorite] Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back only particular images.
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Others • Marks can be added to images, and images can be set as [Favorite] favorites. P248 • [Single]/[Multi]/[Cancel] Sets the images for printing and the number of prints. [Print Set] P249 • [Single]/[Multi]/[Cancel] Protects images to prevent deletion by mistake. [Protect] P251 •...
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time Number of recordable pictures ∫ • [9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining. • Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [A] [Picture Size] 2 GB 8 GB 32 GB 64 GB L (16M) 3610...
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P393–P409). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P67) on the [Setup] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
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Others The recorded picture is whitish. • Picture might look whitish when lens or image sensor gets dirty with fingerprints or similar. > If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
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Others The recorded picture is blurred. The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective. • The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. > We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P38) >...
Others The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene. • When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc., increasing the shutter speed may introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
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Others Motion picture recording stops in the middle. • Depending on the [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality] of a motion picture, the speed class rating “ required for the card differs. Use a card that meets the rating. For details, refer to About the ”...
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Others An operation sound is recorded at the end of a motion picture. Since motion picture recording stops only after you press the motion picture button, the sound of the operation may be noticeable. If the sound bothers you, try the following: >...
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Others Monitor/Viewfinder The Monitor/Viewfinder turns off although the camera is turned on. • If no operations are performed during the set time period, [Auto LVF/Monitor Off] (P59) activated, and the Monitor/Viewfinder turns off. • When an object or your hand is positioned near the eye sensor, the Monitor display may switch to the Viewfinder display.
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Others Unevenly bright parts or irregular colors appear on the Monitor/Viewfinder. • Monitor/viewfinder of this unit adopts OLED. Screen burn-in may occur on the screen/ viewfinder when a same image is displayed for a long period of time, but it does not affect the recorded images.
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Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? •...
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Others Wi-Fi function A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed. General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection ∫ • Use within the communication range of the device to be connected. • Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency operated nearby? >...
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I have forgotten the login ID or password for the “LUMIX CLUB”. • Check the information in the login screen of “LUMIX CLUB”. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ I cannot send images to an AV device. • Sending may fail depending on the operational status of the AV device. Also, sending may take a while.
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Others The PC is not recognized when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The camera cannot be connected to PC via Wi-Fi connection. • The default workgroup name is set to “WORKGROUP”. If you changed the workgroup name, the PC will not be recognized. In [Change Workgroup Name] in [PC Connection] of the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu, change the workgroup name to that of the PC you are connecting to.
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Others I would like to return the image in the web service to the camera. • The images in the web service cannot be saved (downloaded) to this unit. > Do not delete the uploaded images, and make a backup of them. I cannot display or delete the images uploaded to the web service by this unit.
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Others Cannot be connected using NFC. • Is your smartphone compatible with NFC? > This unit can be used with NFC-compatible terminals via Android (OS version 2.3.3 or higher). • Make sure the NFC function of your smartphone is ON. •...
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The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used.) • Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format. •...
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Others The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer that does not support PictBridge. > Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB Mode]. (P64, 337) The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. •...
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Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. • Press [MENU/SET], select the [Setup] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P67) Part of the picture is flashing in black and white. •...
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
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Do not let the blower brush touch the image sensor as the image sensor may get scratched. • Do not use any objects except a blower brush to clean the image sensor. • If you cannot remove the dirt or dust with the blower, consult the dealer or Panasonic.
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Others For care of the viewfinder/eye cup ∫ • Before you remove stains on the viewfiner and eyecup or start other types of cleaning, remove the eyecup ( 1 ). Blow away the dust on the viewfinder surface with a blower (commercially available), and wipe the surface lightly with a dry, soft cloth.
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If you change the lens repeatedly, friction with the lens mount rubber may leave scratches on the camera’s mount. However, those scratches do not affect the performance of this unit. For the replacement of the lens mount rubber, contact Panasonic.
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Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
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Others About 3D About 3D recording ∫ With the 3D interchangeable lens attached, do not record a subject at less than the minimum focus distance. • The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and therefore cause tiredness or discomfort. • When the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional) is used, the minimum focus distance is 0.6 m (2.0 feet).
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Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted. •...
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Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
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About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage caused due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...
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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. • The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.