Panasonic DC-G9 Instruction Manual

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Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DC-G9

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Message Display P321

Troubleshooting P323

Finding the information you need P2

Contents P4

Contents by Function P10

Menu list P184

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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

• Grey icons: Unavailable modes

, and will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under

custom settings.

∫ About the symbols in the text

: Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.

Wi-Fi

: Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.

: Tips for skilful use and points for recording.

: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

• Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page.

In these operating instructions, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [

> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060).

A] to [›]

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Finding the information you need..............................................................................2

How to use this manual.............................................................................................3

Contents by Function ..............................................................................................10

1. Before Use

Care of the camera .................................................................................................13

Standard Accessories .............................................................................................15

Names and Functions of Components....................................................................16

About the Lens........................................................................................................19

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................................................................................20

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................21

• Charging the battery with the charger ............................................................21

• Inserting/Removing the Battery......................................................................23

• Charging the battery with the camera ............................................................24

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................27

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)..................................................................29

Card Information .....................................................................................................30

• Formatting the card (initialisation) ..................................................................31

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ....31

Attaching/Removing the Lens .................................................................................33

Opening the Monitor ...............................................................................................37

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................38

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................40

• Tips for taking good pictures ..........................................................................40

• Turn on the status LCD backlight ...................................................................40

• Using the Viewfinder.......................................................................................41

• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....................................................................42

• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures).........................................43

• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) .......................................................43

• Front Dial/Rear Dial........................................................................................44

• Control Dial.....................................................................................................46

• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ...............................................................47

• Joystick...........................................................................................................48

• Function lever.................................................................................................48

• [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)......................................49

• Touch screen (Touch operations) ...................................................................52

• Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function .....................................................53

Setting menu items .................................................................................................55

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)...........................................58

• Customising the Quick Menu settings ............................................................59

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Assigning Frequently-Used Functions to Buttons/Lever

(Function Buttons/Function Lever)..........................................................................60

• Assigning functions to function buttons ..........................................................60

• Using the function buttons during recording ...................................................61

• Using the function buttons during playback....................................................62

• Assigning a function to the function lever.......................................................63

Entering Text ...........................................................................................................64

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...................65

• [Intelligent Auto] menu....................................................................................68

• Taking pictures with customised colour, defocus control, and brightness

settings...........................................................................................................69

Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed

(Programme AE Mode) ...........................................................................................71

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed.....................................73

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................74

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode................................................................................74

• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................75

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .............77

• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .......78

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode).....................79

• Types of image effects....................................................................................80

Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) ...............................................85

• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ..............85

• Calling up a registered set of custom settings................................................86

4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Adjusting Focus Automatically ................................................................................87

Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)................................................................89

• Customising the operation settings of Auto Focus for picture taking..............90

Setting the Auto Focus Mode ..................................................................................92

Specifying the AF area position ..............................................................................97

• Specifying the AF area position on the setting screen ...................................98

• Specifying the AF area position with the joystick..........................................100

• Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Pad ....................................101

• Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Function.............................101

Adjusting Focus Manually .....................................................................................103

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ................................................106

Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................107

Setting the Light Sensitivity...................................................................................109

Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................................. 111

• Finely adjusting the White Balance ..............................................................113

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5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings

Select a Drive Mode..............................................................................................114

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.........................................................................115

Recording 6K/4K Photos.......................................................................................119

• Notes on the 6K/4K Photo function ..............................................................122

Selecting pictures from 6K/4K burst file and saving ..............................................125

• Correcting 6K/4K Photos After Recording (Post-Recording Refinement) ....126

• Operations during selecting pictures............................................................127

Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus/Focus Stacking) .........................130

• Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture .................................132

• Merging multiple pictures to widen the focus range (Focus Stacking)..........133

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer........................................................................135

Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation .............................136

• Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot]) .............137

• Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) ............................138

• Creating motion pictures from recorded pictures .........................................140

Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) .....141

• Exposure Bracket .........................................................................................142

• Aperture Bracket ..........................................................................................143

• Focus Bracket ..............................................................................................143

• White Balance Bracket .................................................................................144

• White Balance Bracket (Colour Temperature) ..............................................144

6. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

Image Stabiliser.....................................................................................................145

• Setting the focal length of a lens ..................................................................147

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ..............................................................................149

• Optical zoom ................................................................................................149

• Raising the telescopic effect.........................................................................150

• Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom) ...........................................154

Taking Pictures with the External Flash (Optional)................................................155

Setting the Flash Functions ..................................................................................157

• Changing the firing mode .............................................................................157

• Changing Flash Mode ..................................................................................158

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro...............................................................159

• Adjust the flash output..................................................................................160

• Synchronising the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation .........160

Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes ..................................................................161

• Using other settings for wireless flash recording ..........................................163

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7. Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Motion Picture......................................................................................164

• Setting the format, size and frame rate ........................................................166

• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .........167

• Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures...............................168

• Displaying/setting the sound input level .......................................................169

• Recording images with superimposed recording dates

([Time Stamp Rec]) ......................................................................................170

Recording Motion Pictures in Creative Video Mode..............................................171

• Recording slow motion pictures (High Speed Video) ...................................173

• Recording Motion Pictures that Pan and Zoom While Maintaining a Fixed

Camera Position ([4K Live Cropping])..........................................................174

8. Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Pictures ...........................................................................................176

Playing Back Motion Pictures................................................................................177

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ................................................178

Switching the Playback Method ............................................................................179

• Using the Playback Zoom ............................................................................179

• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) ...............................................180

• Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ......................180

Playing Back Group Pictures ................................................................................181

Deleting Pictures...................................................................................................183

9. Using Menu Functions

Menu list................................................................................................................184

• Menus that are only available for particular Recording Modes.....................184

• [Rec] menu...................................................................................................185

• [Motion Picture] menu ..................................................................................203

• [Custom] menu .............................................................................................206

• [Setup] menu................................................................................................220

• [My Menu] menu...........................................................................................232

• [Playback] menu...........................................................................................233

10. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function

What you can do with the Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function ...........................................250

Wi-Fi function/Bluetooth function ..........................................................................251

Connecting to a smartphone/tablet .......................................................................253

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App ” .......................................253

• Using a smartphones that supports Bluetooth low energy ...........................254

• Using a smartphone that does not support Bluetooth low energy ................256

• Changing the Wi-Fi connection method .......................................................258

• Terminating the Wi-Fi connection .................................................................259

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ...................................................................260

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• Turning on/off the camera with a smartphone ..............................................260

• Taking images via a smartphone (remote recording) ...................................261

• Operating the shutter button with a smartphone via a Bluetooth

connection alone ..........................................................................................262

• Playing back/saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on

social media sites.........................................................................................263

• Transferring recorded images to a smartphone automatically .....................264

• Backing up images to a Cloud Storage automatically

(Auto Cloud Backup) ....................................................................................265

• Recording location information to the camera’s images...............................268

• Synchronising the camera’s clock with a smartphone..................................269

• Saving the camera’s setup information to a smartphone .............................269

Displaying pictures on a TV ..................................................................................270

Sending images ....................................................................................................271

Sending images to a smartphone/tablet................................................................273

Printing Wirelessly.................................................................................................274

Sending images to AV device ...............................................................................275

Sending images to PC ..........................................................................................276

Using Web services ..............................................................................................278

• When sending images to web service ..........................................................278

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........................................281

• About the [LUMIX CLUB] .............................................................................282

About Wi-Fi connections .......................................................................................285

• Connecting via a wireless access point (via the network) ............................286

• Connecting the camera and another device directly (direct connection)......288

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones

([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]) ....289

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................291

11. Connecting to other equipment

Watching/Saving 4K Motion Pictures on an External Device................................293

• Watching motion pictures in 4K....................................................................293

• Storing 4K motion pictures ...........................................................................293

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................294

• Recording while monitoring camera images ................................................295

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ............................................................................297

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ............................................298

• Downloading software ..................................................................................299

• Transferring images to a PC.........................................................................301

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .......................................303

Controlling the Camera from a PC........................................................................304

Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................306

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12. Others

Optional accessories.............................................................................................309

Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display.......................................................................313

Status LCD Indications..........................................................................................319

Message Display...................................................................................................321

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................323

Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................332

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Contents by Function

Recording

Recording Mode.............................. P43

[Preview]..........................................P77

[Time Lapse Shot] .........................P137

[Stop Motion Animation] ................P138

Aperture Bracket ...........................P143

Focus Bracket ...............................P143

[High Resolution Mode].................P196

[Silent Mode] .................................P198

[Multi Exp.].....................................P202

6K/4K photo

[6K/4K PHOTO].............................P119

[Reduce Rolling Shutter] ...............P126

[6K/4K PHOTO Noise Reduction]....P126

[Post Focus] ..................................P130

Focus (AF/MF)

[Focus Mode]................................... P89

[AF Custom Setting(Photo)] ........... P90

[AF Mode]........................................P92

Adjusting the AF area position ........ P97

Manual Focus................................P103

[AF/AE Lock] .................................P106

[AF-Point Scope Setting] ................. P94

Drive

[Drive Mode] ..................................P114

[Burst]............................................P115

[Self Timer]....................................P135

Picture Quality and Colour Tone

[Sensitivity].....................................P109

[White Balance]..............................P111

[Picture Size]..................................P186

[Quality]..........................................P187

[Photo Style] ..................................P188

[Filter Settings]...............................P190

[Color Space] .................................P191

[Highlight Shadow].........................P192

[i.Dynamic].....................................P193

[i.Resolution]..................................P193

[Long Shtr NR] ...............................P195

[Shading Comp.]............................P195

[Diffraction Compensation] ............P196

[HDR] .............................................P201

Exposure

[Touch AE].......................................P54

[One Push AE] .................................P78

[AF/AE Lock]..................................P106

Exposure Compensation ...............P107

Exposure Bracket ..........................P142

[Metering Mode].............................P192

Stabiliser

Dual I.S..........................................P145

5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabiliser.......P146

Flash

[Flash Mode] ..................................P158

2nd curtain synchro .......................

Flash Adjust.] ................................P160

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Wireless flash settings ...................P161

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Motion Picture

[Rec Quality]..................................P166

Recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures ..............P168

Creative Video Mode

[High Speed Video] .......................P173

[4K Live Cropping].........................P174

Audio

[Mic Level Adj.] ..............................P169

[Mic Level Limiter] .........................P169

[Wind Cut]......................................P312

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format]........................................... P31

[Clock Set].......................................P38

[Q.MENU] ........................................P58

[Beep] ............................................P222

[Economy] .....................................P223

[Double Slot Function] ................... P229

[Reset] (initialisation) ..................... P231

[Sensor Cleaning]..........................P231

[Wind Noise Canceller] ..................P204

[Lens Noise Cut] ............................P204

Monitoring

[Sound Output]...............................P205

Screen settings

[Mic Level Disp.] ............................P169

[Monochrome Live View] ...............P212

[Center Marker]..............................P214

[Zebra Pattern] ...............................P214

Advanced recording and settings

[Time Stamp Rec]..........................P170

Customisation

Function buttons ..............................P60

Function lever ..................................P63

Custom Mode ..................................P85

[Custom] menu ..............................P206

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Playback

Picture playback ............................P176

Motion picture playback.................P177

Playback Zoom..............................P179

Multi Playback ...............................P180

Delete ............................................P183

[Auto Review] ................................P212

[Slide Show] ..................................P234

[Rotate]..........................................P247

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Image App

“Image App” ..................................P253

[Remote Wakeup]......................... P260

Remote recording..........................P261

[Auto Transfer].............................. P264

Auto Cloud Backup....................... P265

Connections with other devices

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ....................P299

“SILKYPIX Developer Studio”.......P300

Transferring images to a PC .........P276

“LUMIX Tether” ...............................P304

Controlling the Camera from a

PC .................................................P304

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen ...........................................P294

[VIERA Link]..................................P297

Edit

[6K/4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] .........P126

Focus Stacking ..............................P133

[RAW Processing]..........................P238

[Light Composition]........................P241

[Clear Retouch]..............................P242

[Resize]..........................................P245

[Cropping] ......................................P246

[Title Edit].......................................P237

[Text Stamp] ..................................P243

Image settings

[Protect] .........................................P236

[Rating] ..........................................P236

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV .......P270

Printing images ..............................P274

Sending images to an AV

device ............................................P275

Sending images to a PC ................P276

Sending images to a web

service ...........................................P278

Using [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........P281

Recorder

Dubbing .........................................P303

Printer

PictBridge ......................................P306

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1. Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

• The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: – Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the monitor.

∫ Splash Proof

Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with water.

In order to minimise the possibility of damage please be sure the following precautions are taken:

– The Splash Proof feature works in conjunction with the lenses that were specifically designed

to support this feature.

– The camera is not designed to be dust and splash proof when the USB connection cable is

connected. – Make sure that all doors, socket caps and terminal covers are securely closed. – Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing the battery, lens or memory

card. After changing, make sure their protective doors are securely closed. – If this camera is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign material clean it as soon as

possible, taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance does not get inside the

camera.

If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a dry soft cloth.

– Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations. – If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result.

When using in cold temperatures (s10 oC to 0 oC (14 oF to 32 oF)):

– Attach a Panasonic interchangeable lens with a minimum recommended operating

temperature of s10 oC (14 oF) before use.

Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.

If you shake the camera while it is turned off, its sensors may move or a rattling sound may be heard. The sound is caused by the In-Body Image Stabiliser, and this is not a malfunction.

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∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

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1. 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 Operating Instructions”.

• Digital Camera Body is indicated as camera body in the text.

• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

• AC Adaptor is indicated as AC adaptor (supplied) in the text.

• USB Connection Cable (for exclusive use with the Battery Charger) is indicated as USB connection cable (for charger) in the text. (P21)

• Interchangeable Lens is indicated as lens in the text.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

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1. Before Use

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Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

Charging lamp (P24)/

WIRELESS connection lamp (P251)

Motion picture button (P164)

Focus distance reference mark (P105)

[ ] (Exposure Compensation) button (P107)

[ ] (ISO sensitivity) button (P109)

[ ] (White Balance) button (P 111)

Front dial (P44)

Shutter button (P42)

Camera ON/OFF switch (P38)/

Status LCD backlight dial (P40, 225)

Self-timer indicator (P135)/

AF Assist Lamp (P208)

Function button (Fn4) (P60)

Preview button (P77)/Function button (Fn5)

(P60)

Rear dial (P44)

Status LCD (P225, 319)

Stereo microphone (P169)

• Be careful not to cover the microphone with

your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P155)

• Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

Mode dial (P43)

Mode dial lock button (P43)

Drive mode dial (P114)

Flash synchro socket

(Flash synchro socket cap) (P156)

[V.MODE] button (P41)

Shoulder strap eyelet (P20)

Diopter adjustment dial (P41)

[MIC] socket (P311)

Headphone socket (P205)

[HDMI] socket (P294)

[USB/CHARGE] socket (P301, 306)

Lens release button (P34)

Function lever (P48)

Lens lock pin

Mount

Sensor

Lens fitting mark (P33)

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38 39

5455

36 35

52 53

37 4140

57 56

Touch screen (P52)/monitor (P313)

[(] (Playback) button (P176)

[LVF] button (P41)/[Fn3] button (P60)

Eye sensor (P41)

Viewfinder (P41)

Eye cup (P334)

Speaker (P222)

Joystick (P48)/Function button (P60) Centre (Fn11)/3 (Fn12)/1 (Fn13)/4 (Fn14)/

2 (Fn15)

[ ] (Auto Focus Mode) button (P92)/

[Fn1] button (P60)

[AF/AE LOCK] button (P106)

Focus mode lever (P87, 103)

[REMOTE] socket (P310)

Cursor buttons (P47)/Function button (P60)

3 (Fn16)/1 (Fn17)/4 (Fn18)/2 (Fn19)

Control dial (P46)

[MENU/SET] button (P47, 55)

Card slot 1 (P29)

Card slot 2 (P29)

Card door (P29)

[Q.MENU] button (P58)/[Fn2] button (P60)/ [ ] (Delete) button (P183)/[ ] (Cancel)

button (P57)

[DISP.] button (P49)

Release lever (P23)

Battery door (P23)

DC coupler cover (P312)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the

Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.

Cover for the battery grip connector (P309)

• Keep the cover for the battery grip connector

out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Tripod mount (P338)

• It may not be possible to attach and securely fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm

(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so may also damage the camera.

• Function buttons ([Fn6] to [Fn10]) are touch icons.

Touch the [ ] tab on the recording screen to display them.

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∫ Lens

H-ES12060 H-FS12060

123 6 8

Lens surface

Focus ring (P103)

Zoom ring (P149)

O.I.S. switch (P145)

[AF/MF] switch

• When either the [AF/MF] switch of the lens or the

setting of the camera is set to [MF], Manual Focus (MF) is enabled.

Contact point

Lens mount rubber (P335)

Lens fitting mark (P33)

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1. Before Use

About the Lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds

System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). You can also use a lens of any of the following standards by attaching a mount adaptor.

Lens Mount adaptor

Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Leica M Mount interchangeable lens M Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA2M: optional)

Leica R Mount interchangeable lens R Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA3R: optional)

Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)

∫ About the lens and functions

Depending on the lens used, certain functions, such as Auto Focus, Image Stabiliser, and zoom functions, may be disabled or operate differently.

For details on the lens used, refer to the website.

Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• The focal lengths marked on a Micro Four Thirds lens are equivalent to twice those of a 35 mm film camera. (The focal lengths will be equivalent to those of a 100 mm lens in 35 mm terms when a 50 mm lens is used.)

∫ About the firmware of your interchangeable lens

For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to the latest version.

• To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

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2. 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

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Pass the end of the shoulder strap

through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap

through the hole on the other side of the stopper.

Pull the shoulder strap and

then check that it will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then

attach the other side of the shoulder strap.

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder. – Do not wrap the strap around your neck.

It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it. – It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

Charging the battery with the charger

• Use the charger, AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (for charger), and battery that are designed for exclusive use with the camera.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

1 Connect the charger and the AC adaptor (supplied) with the USB connection

cable (for charger).

• Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction.)

2 Insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.

A Charger (for exclusive use with the camera) B USB connection cable (for charger)

C AC adaptor (supplied) D To power outlet

3 Attach the battery by paying attention to its direction,

then slide the battery in until it is secure.

• The [CHARGE] indicator E lights up and charging begins.

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∫ [CHARGE] indicator

On: Charging. Off: Charging has completed.

(After charging is complete, disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied) from the power outlet and remove the battery.)

• 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).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

∫ Charging time

When the charger (supplied) is used

Charging time Approx. 190 min

• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.

∫ Battery indication

A Monitor

display

B Status LCD

display

75% or higher

74% to 50%

49% to 25%

24% or below

Low battery

• Recharge the battery or replace it

Blinking red Blinks

with a fully charged battery.

• The battery level indicated on the screen is approximate. The exact level varies depending on the environment and the operating conditions.

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.

• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.

• Do not use a USB extension cable.

• Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (for charger) for other devices. Doing so may cause malfunction.

• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical outlet.

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Inserting/Removing the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

1 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.

2 Being careful about the battery orientation,

insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever A.

When removing the battery, push the lever A toward the arrow and pull out the battery.

3 1: Close the battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the direction of

the arrow.

• Confirm that there is no foreign matter adhered on the inner side (rubber seal) of the battery door.

• Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.)

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before removing the battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

• Be careful when removing the battery as the battery will jump out.

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Charging the battery with the camera

• Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and battery.

• The battery cannot be charged when inserted in the battery grip (optional).

Camera conditions Charge

Tur ned of f

Tur ne d on —

Insert the battery into this unit. Check that this unit is turned off.

A Connect the USB connection cable

(supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket.

B Charging lamp C AC adaptor (supplied) D To power outlet E PC (Turned on)

F USB connection cable (supplied)

(Charging from the power outlet) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.

(Charging from a computer) Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).

• If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop.

• Connecting this camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to a power outlet will cause the notebook computer battery to drain faster. Do not leave the camera connected for extended periods of time.

• Be sure to always connect the camera to a computer USB terminal. Do not connect the camera to a monitor, keyboard or printer USB terminal, or a USB hub.

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∫ [CHARGE] indicator

Lit red: Charging. Off: Charging has completed.

(When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power outlet or computer.)

• When the charging lamp flashes

– Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient temperature

(and the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF) range, and try charging again.

– If your PC is not capable of supplying sufficient power, charging is not possible.

∫ Charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 230 min

• When power is supplied from a computer, the power supply capacity of the computer determines the charging time.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.

• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.

• Do not use a USB extension cable.

• Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) for other devices. Doing so may cause malfunction.

• If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such as a power outage, charging may not be completed normally. If this happens, disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and connect it again.

• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical outlet.

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About the power supply

If you connect the camera to a power outlet or PC while the camera is turned on, power can be supplied via the USB connection cable (supplied).

• Insert the battery into this unit.

• [ ] is displayed on the recording screen while power is being supplied.

• In certain situations where the camera is used, such as during recording, the battery may drain. The camera will turn off when the battery power runs out.

• If the ambient temperature is high or power is supplied continuously, after [ ] is displayed, the supply of power may stop. Wait until the camera cools down.

• Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (supplied), turn the camera off.

• Power may not be supplied depending on the power supply capacity of the PC.

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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

• The numbers of recordable pictures listed here are based on the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard.

• When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 380 pictures

Recording time Approx. 190 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 400 pictures

Recording time Approx. 200 min

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)

The numbers in parentheses indicate the values that result when [Time] in [Power Save LVF Shooting] is set to [1SEC] and the [Power Save LVF Shooting] function works as intended. (Based on the test conditions derived from the CIPA standard and specified by Panasonic)

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 360 pictures (Approx. 890 pictures)

Recording time Approx. 180 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 380 pictures (Approx. 920 pictures)

Recording time Approx. 190 min

∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)

[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/50i])

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

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[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/50p])

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/150M/50p])

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 110 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.

∫ Playback (when using the monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Playback time Approx. 260 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Playback time Approx. 280 min

• The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced. – In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

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Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

• Check that this unit is turned off.

Slide the card door to open it.

Push it securely all the way until you hear a

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click while being careful about the direction in which you insert it.

To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

• One card can be inserted into each of the card slot 1

A and the card slot 2 B.

C: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

1: Close the card door.

2: Slide the card door to the end and then

close it firmly.

∫ Card access indicators

Access indication

Lights up red while an image is being recorded to 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. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. Doing so may damage the card or recorded data or cause the camera to stop working correctly. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before removing the card. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

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Card Information

The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

SD Memory Card (512 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB)

• This unit is compatible with UHS3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with Panasonic’s cards.

∫ Recording of motion pictures/6K photos/4K photos and speed class ratings

Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing. To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.

[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[AVCHD] All

FHD

Class 4 or higher

I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class

[MP4]

High Speed Video

6K/4K Photo

Post Focus function

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• If you set the Write-Protect switch A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write,

delete or format the data or display it by recording date.

• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

4K UHS Speed Class 3

UHS Speed Class 3

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Formatting the card (initialisation)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.

> [Setup] > [Format] > [Slot 1]/[Slot 2]

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [A]

[Picture Size]

16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (20M) 1450 2910 5810 11510

M (10M) 2630 5280 10510 20810

S (5M) 4600 9220 17640 34940

• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]

[Picture Size]

16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (20M) 450 900 1810 3590

M (10M) 520 1050 2110 4180

S (5M) 570 1150 2290 4550

Card capacity

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

• “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

• The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.

• [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality]

[FHD/28M/50p]

[FHD/17M/50i]

[FHD/24M/25p]

16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

1h10m 2h25m 4h55m 9h55m

1h55m 4h05m 8h10m 16h20m

1h20m 2h50m 5h45m 11h35m

Card capacity

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• [MP4]

[Rec Quality]

[4K/150M/60p] [4K/150M/50p]

[4K/100M/30p] [4K/100M/25p] [4K/100M/24p]

[FHD/28M/60p] [FHD/28M/50p]

[FHD/20M/30p] [FHD/20M/25p]

16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

12m00s 27m00s 56m00s 1h50m

19m00s 40m00s 1h20m 2h45m

1h10m 2h25m 4h55m 9h55m

1h35m 3h15m 6h35m 13h15m

• Continuous motion picture recordable times

[Rec Format] [Rec Quality]

Continuous

recordable time

[AVCHD] All

FHD

29 minutes and 59 seconds

[4K/100M/30p]

[MP4]

[4K/100M/25p] [4K/100M/24p]

[4K/150M/60p] [4K/150M/50p]

10 minutes

¢ You can continue recording without interruption.

Card capacity

Size interval for dividing files

Files exceeding 4 GB in size will be divided into smaller files for recording.

Files exceeding 4 GB in size will be divided into smaller files for recording and playback.

When an SDHC card is used: Files exceeding 4 GB in size will be divided into smaller files for recording and playback.

When an SDXC card is used: Files are not divided for recording.

• Depending on the recording conditions and the type of card, the number of recordable pictures and available recording time vary.

• Before recording, the screen displays the available recording time derived from the amount of free space on the card; during recording, it displays the remaining time for continuous recording.

• [9999i] is displayed on the recording screen if there are 10000 or more recordable pictures remaining.

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Attaching/Removing the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P333 when dirt or dust gets on the lens.

∫ Attaching the lens

1 Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to

detach them.

2 Align the lens fitting marks C and then rotate the lens in the direction of the

arrow until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button D when you attach a lens.

• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched.

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∫ 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.

• When the lens is removed from the camera, dust and other particles may accumulate on or enter the camera or lens. Be sure to attach the body cap and the lens rear cap.

∫ Zoom operations

When using the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060/ H-FS12060) Rotate the zoom ring of the lens.

T side: Enlarges distant subject

W side: Widens angle of view

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∫ 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 lenses (H-ES12060/H-FS12060) Hold the lens hood by placing your fingers as shown in the figure.

• Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be bent.

1 Align the mark A ( ) on the lens hood with the

mark on the tip of the lens.

2 Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the

arrow until it clicks and then align the mark B ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.

∫ Removing the lens hood (H-ES12060)

Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow while pushing the button C on the lens hood.

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Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood

Example: H-ES12060 1 Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow while pushing the button A on the

lens hood.

2 Align the mark B( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens. 3 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

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Opening 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.

• When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force. Doing so may cause damage.

∫ Free angle shooting

The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.

Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle

• When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to prevent dirt and scratches.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed

to step

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the language, and press

[MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,

day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination

To set the display order and the time display format.

• To display the setting screen of the order/time, select [Style] and then press [MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

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When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press

[MENU/SET].

When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then

press [MENU/SET].

∫ Re-adjusting the clock

> [Setup] > [Clock Set]

• The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6 on P38.

• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)

• To place the correct date on pictures, set the clock before recording. Otherwise, the correct date will not be printed when you order a photo studio to print pictures or you will not be able to stamp the correct date on pictures.

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Basic Operations

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.

• Do not cover the AF Assist lamp A, or microphone B with your fingers or other objects.

• Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object in the vicinity while taking pictures.

∫ 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.] is set to [ON].)

• When the camera is held vertically and tilted significantly up or down to record, the Direction Detection Function may not work correctly.

• Motion pictures, 6K/4K burst files, and images recorded with the Post Focus function cannot be displayed vertically.

Turn on the status LCD backlight

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [ ].

• When the camera ON/OFF switch is released, it returns to the [ON] position and the status LCD backlight turns off after approx. 5 seconds.

• To turn off the status LCD backlight immediately, set the camera ON/OFF switch to [ ] again.

• If you start recording while the status LCD backlight is turned on, it will turn off.

• The status LCD backlight cannot be turned on when recording motion pictures or using [6K/4K Pre-Burst] or [Pre-Burst Recording] in [6K/4K PHOTO].

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Using the Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment

Rotate the diopter adjustment dial.

• Adjust until you can see the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.

Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder

Press [LVF].

A [LVF] button B Eye sensor

Automatic viewfinder/

monitor switching

Viewfinder display

Monitor display

¢ If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set to [ON], the

camera automatically adjusts the focus as the eye sensor is activated. The camera does not beep when focus is achieved with [Eye Sensor AF].

∫ Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching

Bring your eye or an object near the viewfinder to automatically switch to the viewfinder display using the eye sensor.

• To reduce the battery consumption, set [Power Save LVF Shooting] in [Economy] (P223).

• Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you hold the camera, or bright light shining around the eyepiece. In that case, press [LVF] to switch the display.

• During motion picture playback or a slide show, the camera does not automatically switch the display to the Viewfinder with the eye sensor.

• The eye sensor does not work depending on the angle of the monitor.

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2.8

Change the display magnification of the viewfinder

Press [V.MODE].

• The magnification factors that can be switched between differ depending on the [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set] setting in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu. – [ ] (Viewfinder Style): Two levels – [ ] (Monitor Style): Three levels

Shutter button (Taking pictures)

The shutter button works in two steps.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A Aperture value B Shutter speed C Focus indication

• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.)

• Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed. (When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes.)

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Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.

• Pictures cannot be taken until focus is achieved when [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS].

• Even during menu operation or image playback, if you press the shutter button halfway, you can instantly set the camera ready for recording.

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Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)

Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

Mode dial (Selecting a 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.

Rotate the mode dial 2 and adjust the recording mode.

Intelligent Auto Mode (P65)

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P66)

Programme AE Mode (P71)

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P74)

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P74)

Manual Exposure Mode (P75)

Creative Video Mode (P171)

Custom Mode (P85)

Creative Control Mode (P79)

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Front Dial/Rear Dial

Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.

• These operating instructions describe operations of the front dial/rear dial as follows:

e.g.: When rotating the front dial to the left or right

e.g.: When rotating the rear dial to the left or right

Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in /// modes.

Mode dial Front dial Rear Dial

Programme Shift Programme Shift

Aperture value Aperture value

Shutter speed Shutter speed

Aperture value Shutter speed

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Temporarily changing the items assigned to the front/rear dials ([Dial Operation

Switch])

1 Set a function button to [Dial Operation Switch]. (P60)

2 Press the function button.

• A guide will be displayed showing the items temporarily assigned to the front/rear dials.

• If no operations are performed, the guide will disappear in a few seconds.

3 Rotate the front/rear dials while the guide is

displayed.

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4 Press [MENU/SET] and set.

• You can also complete this step by performing either of the operations below: – Press the shutter button halfway – Press the function button

• You can set the items to be assigned temporarily to the front/rear dials in [Dial Operation Switch Setup] in [Dial Set.] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. (P47)

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Control Dial

Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.

• The operation of rotating the control dial is illustrated as below in these operating instructions. Example: When rotating the control dial to the left or right:

∫ Setting the operation methods of the dial

> [Custom] > [Operation] > [Dial Set.]

Assigns the operations of the aperture value and shutter speed in Manual Exposure Mode.

[F SS]:

[Assign Dial (F/SS)]

[Rotation (F/SS)]

[Control Dial Assignment]

Assigns the aperture value to the front dial, and the shutter speed to the rear dial.

[SS F]:

Assigns the shutter speed to the front dial, and the aperture value to the rear dial.

Changes the rotation direction of the dials for adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed.

[]/[]

It sets the item to be assigned to the control dial while the recording screen is displayed.

[] ([Headphone Volume])/

[/] ([Exposure / Aperture])

[] ([Exposure Comp.] )/[] ([Sensitivity] )/

[] ([Focus Frame Size])

¢2

¢1 A function that sets the aperture value is assigned when

the camera is set to Manual Exposure Mode. If it is set to a mode other than Manual Exposure Mode, a function that compensates the exposure is assigned.

¢2 When the Auto Focus Mode is set to [š], [ ], [ ] or

[Ø], a function that adjusts the AF area size is assigned. When the Auto Focus Mode is set to [ ] or Manual Focus is used, a function that changes the magnification factor of the assist screen is assigned.

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[Exposure Comp.]

[Dial Operation Switch Setup]

Assigns the Exposure Compensation to the front dial or rear dial so that you can directly adjust it. [] (Front Dial)/[ ] (Rear Dial)/[OFF]

Sets the items to be assigned temporarily to the front/rear dials when you press the function button to which [Dial Operation Switch] is assigned. [] ([Front Dial Operation])/[ ] ([Rear Dial Operation])

• Items that can be set are as follows.

– [Photo Style] – [Filter Effect] – [Aspect Ratio] – [AF Mode] – [6K/4K PHOTO] – [Highlight Shadow]

• [Highlight Shadow] uses the two dials.

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.

• These operating instructions expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1.

– [i.Dynamic] – [i.Resolution] – [Flash Mode] – [Flash Adjust.] – [Sensitivity] – [White Balance]

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Joystick

The joystick provides the same functions as the cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button.

Moving: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.

• In these operating instructions, the up, down, left and right of the joystick are expressed as 3/4/2/1.

∫ Changing the function to be used while the recording screen is displayed

> [Custom] > [Operation] > [Joystick Setting]

Moving Pressing

[D.FOCUS Movement]

[Fn] Uses a function assigned in [Fn Button Set].

[MENU]

[OFF] Disables the joystick.

Allows you to move the display positions of the AF area and MF Assist. (P100, 103)

Displays the menu when the joystick is pressed.

• Operations that can be performed by moving the joystick are disabled.

Function lever

You can switch to the camera setting that enables the assigned function. You can set the items to be assigned to the function lever in [Fn Lever Setting] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. (P63)

Change the function lever position.

MODE1

MODE2

• Assigned functions may not operate, depending on the mode selected or the screen displayed.

The normal setting where the assigned function is disabled.

The setting where the assigned function is enabled.

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[DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)

Press [DISP.].

In Recording Mode

You can select separate screen display styles for the viewfinder and the monitor.

> [Custom] > [Monitor / Display] > [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set] > [LVF

Disp. Set]/[Monitor Disp. Set]

[] (viewfinder style)

[] (monitor style)

Scales down images slightly so that you can better review the composition of the images.

Scales images to fill the entire screen so that you can see their details.

• [ ] Live View Finder style display layout (Example of viewfinder style display)

With information

(detailed

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(detailed information, tilt sensor display)

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¢ When the on-monitor recording information screen is displayed, you can touch the desired

item and change its setting directly.

• With [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu, you can assign [LVF/Monitor Disp. Style] to a function button. Each time you press the assigned function button, the display style of the monitor or viewfinder ([ ]/[ ]), whichever is currently in use, will change.

∫ About the tilt sensor display

With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc.

A Horizontal direction: Correcting tilt to the left B Vertical direction: Correcting downward tilt

• When there is no tilt, the indicator colour changes to green.

• Even after correcting the tilt, there may still be an error of approximately n1°.

• When tilted significantly upwards or downwards to record, the tilt sensor display may not be displayed correctly, and the Direction Detection Function may not work correctly.

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¢1 Press 3/4 to switch between the following display modes:

– Detailed information display – Histogram display – Photo style, Highlight shadow display – White balance display – Lens information display

¢2 This is displayed if [Highlight] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu is set to [ON].

• Some of the screens cannot be displayed for certain files that you play back, such as motion pictures and 6K/4K burst files.

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Touch screen (Touch operations)

∫ Touch

To touch and release the touch screen.

∫ Drag

A movement without releasing the touch screen.

∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)

Pinch the touch screen apart (enlarge) or together (reduce) with two fingers.

• Touch the screen 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.)

• The touch screen may not function normally in the following cases. – When touched by a gloved hand – When the touch screen is wet

Not available in these cases:

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Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function

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.

1 Touch [ ].

2 Touch [ ].

• Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.

3 Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then

take a picture.

• The picture is taken when the focus is achieved.

∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function

Touch [ ].

• If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears.

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Applicable modes:

You can easily optimise 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.

1 Touch [ ].

2 Touch [ ].

• The setting screen for the brightness optimisation position is displayed.

• [Metering Mode] is set to [ ], which is used exclusively

for the Touch AE.

3 Touch the subject you want to optimise the

brightness for.

• Touch [Reset] to bring the brightness optimisation position back to the centre.

4 Touch [Set].

∫ Cancelling the Touch AE function

Touch [ ].

• [Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the brightness optimisation position is cancelled.

Not available in these cases:

• This function is not available in the following cases: – When using the Digital Zoom – When [4K Live Cropping] is set – When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu has been set to

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Setting menu items

You can either operate the buttons or touch the monitor to set menu items.

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2.

Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon,

such as [ ].

• You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial.

/ [Intelligent Auto] (P68)

[Creative Video] (P171)

[Custom Mode] (P86)

[Creative Control] (P80)

[Rec] (P185) This menu lets you set picture settings.

[Motion Picture] (P203) This menu lets you set motion picture settings.

[Custom] (P206)

[Setup] (P220)

[My Menu] (P232) This menu lets you register frequently-used menus.

[Playback] (P233)

• 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.

These menus let you set the functions available only for their corresponding Recording Modes. These menus are displayed only for their corresponding Recording Modes.

Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences.

This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth related functions.

This menu lets you set the playback and editing settings for images.

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Press [MENU/SET].

Touch operation

Touch a menu selector icon, such as [ ].

Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select

the menu item and press [MENU/SET].

• You can also select the menu item by rotating the control dial.

• You can also move to the next screen by rotating the rear dial.

Touch operation

Touch the menu item.

• You can switch the page by touching the bar (A) on the right side of the screen.

To display explanations of the menu items.

If you press [DISP.] while a menu item or setting is selected, a description of the menu is displayed.

Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select

the setting and press [MENU/SET].

• You can also select the setting by rotating the control dial.

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

Touch operation

Touch the Setting to set.

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• Menu items that are not available are displayed in grey. When a grey item is selected, if you press [MENU/SET], a message indicating that the item cannot be set is displayed along with the reason why it cannot be set under certain conditions.

∫ Close the menu

Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.

Touch operation

Touch [ ].

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Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.

Rotate the front dial to select the menu item.

• Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial.

Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.

Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the

setting is complete.

• The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in.

On-monitor recording information in [ ] (Monitor style) (P49)

Select the item by pressing the [Q.MENU] button and rotating the front dial, and then select the setting by rotating the rear dial.

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Customising the Quick Menu settings

You can add a maximum of 15 preferred settings to the Quick Menu.

> [Custom] > [Operation] > [Q.MENU] > [CUSTOM]

1 Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. 2 Press 4 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].

3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item in the top

row and then press [MENU/SET].

4 Press 2/1 to select the empty space in the bottom

row and then press [MENU/SET].

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• You can also set the menu item by dragging it from the top row to the bottom row.

• If there is no empty space in the bottom row, you can replace an existing item with a new select item by selecting the existing item.

• To cancel the setting, move to the bottom row by pressing 4 and select an item to cancel, and then press [MENU/SET].

5 Press [ ].

• It will return to screen of step 2. Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.

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Assigning Frequently-Used Functions to Buttons/Lever (Function Buttons/Function Lever)

You can assign various features, such as recording functions, to specific buttons and icons as well as the function lever.

Assigning functions to function buttons

1 Select the menu.

> [Custom] > [Operation] > [Fn Button Set]>

2 Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to

assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].

• To select a button from [Fn11] to [Fn19] in [Setting in REC mode], press [DISP.] to switch the screen.

3 Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign

and then press [MENU/SET].

• For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode], refer to P61.

• For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode], refer to P62.

• To restore the default function button settings, select [Restore to Default].

• Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the function button.

[Setting in REC mode]/[Setting in PLAY mode]

• Touching [Fn] on the on-monitor recording information screen (P49) also allows you to display the screen in step

• If you press and hold a function button (any of [Fn1] to [Fn5] or [Fn11] to [Fn19]) for 2 seconds, the screen displayed in step In some cases, however, the screen cannot be displayed depending on the currently selected mode or the currently displayed screen.

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Using the function buttons during recording

You can use assigned functions by pressing a function button when recording.

∫ Using the buttons [Fn6] to [Fn10] (touch operations)

1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8], [Fn9] or [Fn10].

∫ Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode]

– [Wi-Fi]: [Fn6] – [Q.MENU]: [Fn2] – [Video Record] – [LVF/Monitor Switch]:

[Fn3] – [LVF/Monitor Disp. Style] – [AF-Point Scope]: [Fn4] – [AF/AE LOCK] –[AF-ON] – [Preview]: [Fn5] – [One Push AE] – [Touch AE] – [Level Gauge]: [Fn8] – [Focus Area Set] – [Zoom Control] – [1 Shot RAW+JPG] – [1 Shot Spot Metering] – [1 Shot "6K/4K PHOTO"] – [Operation Lock] – [Dial Operation Switch] – [Destination Slot] – [Photo Style] – [Filter Effect] – [Aspect Ratio] – [Picture Size]

¢ Function button settings at the time of purchase.

• By default, [Off] is assigned to the buttons [Fn10] to [Fn19].

– [Quality] – [AFS/AFF] – [Metering Mode]

– [Burst Shot Setting] – [6K/4K PHOTO] – [Self Timer]

– [High Resolution Mode] – [Bracket]

– [Highlight Shadow] – [i.Dynamic] – [i.Resolution]

– [Min. Shtr Speed] – [Post Focus] – [HDR] – [Shutter Type] – [Flash Mode] – [Flash Adjust.] – [Wireless Flash Setup] – [Ex. Tele Conv.] – [Digital Zoom] – [Stabilizer] – [I.S. Lock (Video)]: [Fn9] – [4K Live Cropping] – [Motion Pic. Set]

– [Picture Mode in Rec.] – [Mic Level Adj.] – [Mic. Directivity Adjust] – [Silent Mode] – [Peaking] – [Histogram]: [Fn7] – [Guide Line] – [Zebra Pattern] – [Monochrome Live View] – [Constant Preview] – [Rec Area] – [Step Zoom] – [Zoom Speed] – [Night Mode] – [Exposure Comp.] – [Sensitivity] – [White Balance] – Each item in [White

Balance] – Each item in [Photo Style] – [AF Mode/MF]: [Fn1]

– [Rec / Playback Switch] –[Off] – [Restore to Default]

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• With [Video Record], you can start/stop recording a motion picture in the same way as wit h the motion picture button.

• When set to [Focus Area Set], it is possible to display the position setting screen of either AF area or MF Assist.

• When [1 Shot RAW+JPG] is set, it will record the RAW file and a fine JPEG image simultaneously once only. It will return to original quality after recording.

• When [1 Shot Spot Metering] is set, it will record with [Metering Mode] set to [ ] (spot) once only. It will return to original Metering Mode after recording.

• When [1 Shot "6K/4K PHOTO"] is set, recording is performed in a specified 6K/4K Photo Mode only once. After the recording has finished, the camera returns to normal state.

• When [Operation Lock] is set, a certain type of operation is disabled. Set the type of operation to be disabled in [Operation Lock Setting] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu.

• [Destination Slot] is available only when [Double Slot Function] is set to [Relay Rec].

• If you assign [Rec / Playback Switch], you can switch between recording and playback modes.

Using the function buttons during playback

You can directly set an assigned function to a selected image by pressing the function button during playback. Example: When [Fn1] is set to [Rating¿3]

1 Press 2/1 to select the picture.

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• The following functions can be assigned to the button [Fn1], [Fn3], [Fn4] or [Fn5].

–[Rating¿3] –[Rating¿4] –[Rating¿5] – [RAW Processing] – [6K/4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] –[Copy] – [Night Mode] –[Off] – [Restore to Default]

– [Wi-Fi]: [Fn1] – [LVF/Monitor Switch]: [Fn3] – [Rec / Playback Switch] – [Slot Change] – [6K/4K Photo Play] – [Delete Single] – [Protect] –[Rating¿1] –[Rating¿2]

¢ Function button settings at the time of purchase.

• By default, [Off] is assigned to the buttons [Fn4] or [Fn5].

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• If you assign [Slot Change], a screen will be displayed, allowing you to switch the card slot for playback.

• If you assign [6K/4K Photo Play], a screen will be displayed, allowing you to select the pictures to be extracted from a 6K/4K burst file and saved.

Assigning a function to the function lever

1 Select the menu.

> [Custom] > [Operation] > [Fn

Lever Setting] > [Function of Fn Lever]

2 Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign, and press [MENU/SET].

– [AF Mode] – [Quality] – [Photo Style] – [Long Shtr NR] – [Stabilizer] – [6K/4K PHOTO (Pre-Burst)] – [Self Timer] – [Silent Mode] – [Shutter Type]

¢ Default function lever setting.

• To reset the function lever setting to the default, select [Restore to Default].

– [Bracket] – [Touch Screen] – [Touch Pad AF] – [Auto Review (Photo)] – [Peaking] – [Night Mode] – [Front/Rear/Control Dial Lock] –[Off] – [Restore to Default]

3 Press 3/4 to select [MODE 2 Setting], and press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press 3/4 to select the function setting selected in

2, and press [MENU/SET].

step

• The screen shown here is an example, where [Self Timer] has been assigned to register it in combination with the [ ] setting.

• Assigning [Front/Rear/Control Dial Lock] will disable the front/rear/control dial operation of screens such as the recording screen.

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Entering Text

Follow the steps below when the text entry screen is displayed.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then

press [MENU/SET] to register.

• To enter the same character again, rotate the control dial right to move the cursor.

• The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and pressing [MENU/SET]:

– [ ]: Switch text between [A] (upper case characters), [a] (lower case

–[]]: Enter a blank – [Delete]: Delete a character – [ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the left – [ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the right

• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])

• A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ]. (Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])

Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press [MENU/

SET] to end text input.

characters), [1] (numbers), and [&] (special characters)

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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.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

• At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.

Align the screen with the subject.

• When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned will change. (Automatic Scene Detection)

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The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection) ( : When taking pictures, : When recording motion pictures)

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]¢1[i-Night Scenery]

[iHandheld Night

Shot]

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[i-Food] [i-Baby]

¢1 Displayed when an external flash is used. ¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON]. ¢3 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for

birthdays of registered faces already set only when the Face/Eye of a person younger than 3 years old is detected.

•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard

settings are set.

• When recording is performed with the 6K/4K Photo or Post Focus function, Scene Detection works in the same way as when motion picture is recorded.

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∫ The Backlight Compensation

• When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.

∫ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode

1 Select the menu.

> [Intelligent Auto] > [Intelligent Auto Mode]

2 Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].

It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording Mode icon in recording screen.

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Intelligent Auto Plus Mode allows you to adjust the settings below while also using Intelligent Auto Mode for other settings.

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Intelligent Auto Mode

Setting the brightness ± —

Setting the colour tone ± —

Defocus Control ± —

Menus that can be set Many Few

∫ 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.

• You cannot specify the person or eye to be brought into focus when using [

• When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].

š].

∫ About the flash

When recording with the flash, the camera automatically selects [ ], [ ] (AUTO/ Red-Eye Reduction), [ ] or [ ] according to the type and brightness of the subject.

• For information on the external flash, refer to P155.

• When [ ] or [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.

• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].

∫ Scene Detection

• Use a tripod or similar support when the scene detection has been identified as [ ]. When the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal, the shutter speed becomes slower than normal. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

• Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be selected for the same subject.

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[Intelligent Auto] menu

Set the functions available only for Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode.

> [Intelligent Auto]

Taking handheld shots of night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot])

When [ ] 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.

> [Intelligent Auto] > [iHandheld Night Shot] > [ON]/[OFF]

• The angle of view will be slightly narrower.

• Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.

• Flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).

Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])

When 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. [iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ] is displayed on the screen.

> [Intelligent Auto] > [iHDR] > [ON]/[OFF]

• The angle of view will be slightly narrower.

• Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.

• You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete.

• A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.

Not available in these cases:

• [iHandheld Night Shot]/[iHDR] do not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording.

• [iHandheld Night Shot]/[iHDR] are not available in the following cases:

– When recording 6K/4K photos – When recording with the Post

Focus function – When recording in Burst Mode – When recording with the Bracket

function

• [iHDR] is not available in the following cases: – When recording using the flash

– When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] – When [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when

[Auto Shooting] is set)

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Taking pictures with customised colour, defocus control, and brightness settings

Recording Mode:

∫ Setting colour

1 Press [ ]. 2 Rotate the rear dial to adjust colour.

• To return to the recording screen, press [ ] again.

• The colour setting will return to the default level (centre point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to another Recording Mode.

∫ Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus

Control)

1 Press [ ] to display the brightness setting screen. 2 Press [Fn1] to display the setting screen. 3 Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.

• To return to the recording screen, press [MENU/SET].

• To cancel the setting, press [Fn2] on the blurriness setting screen.

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• Auto Focus Mode is set to [Ø]. The position of the AF area can be set by touching the

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∫ Setting brightness

OFF

1 Press [ ]. 2 Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness.

• You can adjust the Exposure Bracket setting by pressing 3/4 while the brightness setting screen is displayed.

(P142)

• To return to the recording screen, press [ ] again.

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Change the settings by using the touch screen

1 Touch [ ].

2 Touch the item you want to set.

[ ]: Colour tone

[ ]: Defocus level

[ ]: Brightness

3 Drag the slide bar to set.

• To return to the recording screen, press [MENU/SET].

• Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from the lens while operating Defocus Control. This is due to the aperture operation of the lens and is not a malfunction.

• Depending on the lens used, operational sound of the Defocus Control may be recorded during the recording of a motion picture when the function is used.

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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.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press the shutter button halfway and display

the aperture value and shutter speed value on the screen.

A Aperture value B Shutter speed

• If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value and shutter speed turn red and blink.

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You can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Programme Shift. It enables you to, for example, make the background more defocused by decreasing the aperture value or capture a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed.

1 Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter

speed value on the screen.

2 While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds),

perform Programme Shift by rotating the rear dial or front dial.

A Programme Shift indication

• To cancel Programme Shift, perform either of the following operations: – Turn off the camera. – Rotate the front/rear dial until the Programme Shift indication disappears.

• Programme Shift can easily be cancelled by setting a function button to [One Push AE].

(P78)

Not available in these cases:

• Programme Shift is not available in the following cases: – When recording using the flash – When recording 6K/4K photos – When recording with the Post Focus function – When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ]

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Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed

Recording Mode:

(Example: In Manual Exposure Mode)

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• 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]. (P77)

• The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen.

• Rotate the front/rear dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

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It becomes easier to defocus the background.

Slow

It becomes easier to express movement.

Large

It becomes easier to maintain focus as far as the background.

Fast

It becomes easier to freeze movement.

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Aperture-Priority AE Mode

When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimises the shutter speed for the brightness of the subject.

1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Set the aperture value by rotating the rear dial or the

front dial.

A Aperture value B Exposure meter

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• When using a lens having an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to [A] to activate the front/rear dial settings. At positions other than [A], the ring setting takes priority.

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimises the aperture value for the brightness of the subject.

1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial or the

front dial.

A Shutter speed B Exposure meter

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• When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/250th of a second. (P159)

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Manual Exposure Mode

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.

1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed, and

rotate the front dial to set the aperture value.

A Exposure meter B Aperture value C Shutter speed D Manual Exposure Assistance

Available Shutter Speed (Sec.)

[B] (Bulb), 60 to 1/8000th (with the mechanical shutter)

[B] (Bulb), 60 to 1/2000th (with the electronic front curtain)

1 to 1/32000th (with the electronic shutter)

Optimising the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and aperture value

When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically so that the exposure will be appropriate for the shutter speed and aperture value.

• Depending on recording conditions, an appropriate exposure may not be set or the ISO sensitivity may become higher.

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Manual Exposure Assistance

The exposure is adequate.

Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.

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.

• When using a lens having an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to [A] to activate the front/rear dial settings. At positions other than [A], the ring setting takes priority.

• When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/250th of a second. (P159)

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∫ About [B] (Bulb)

If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is pressed fully (up to approximately 30 minutes). The shutter closes if you release the shutter button. Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of fireworks, a night scene etc.

• It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.

• We recommend using a tripod or the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional) when you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B].

• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], noise may become visible. To avoid picture noise, we recommend setting [Long Shtr NR] in the [Rec] menu to [ON] before taking pictures.

Not available in these cases:

• This function is not available in the following cases: – When recording using the flash (only when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND]) – When recording in Burst Mode (only when [Burst Shot Setting] is set to [SH2]/[SH1]/[SH2

PRE]/[SH1 PRE]) – When recording 6K/4K photos – When recording with the Post Focus function – When recording in [High Resolution Mode] – When recording with the Bracket function – When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] – When using the electronic shutter – When [HDR] is set to [ON] – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set)

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Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)

Applicable modes:

• Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range)

before taking a picture by closing the diaphragm blades to the aperture value you set.

• Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual

picture that will be taken with that shutter speed.

Switch to confirmation screen by pressing the preview button.

Normal recording screen

Aperture effect preview

screen

Aperture effect: ±

Shutter speed effect: —

Shutter speed effect

preview screen

Aperture effect: ±

Shutter speed effect: ±

Depth of field properties

Aperture value Small Large

¢1

Focus length of the lens Tel e Wide

Distance to the subject Near Distant

Depth of field (effective focus range) Shallow (Narrow)

¢2

Deep (Wide)

¢3

¢1 Recording conditions ¢2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc. ¢3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background

etc.

• It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.

• Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/32000th of a second.

Not available in these cases:

• Preview Mode is not available when recording with [6K/4K Pre-Burst].

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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.

How to tell if the exposure is not adequate

• If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• If the Manual Exposure Assistance (P75) is anything other than when in Manual Exposure mode.

1 Set a function button to [One Push AE]. (P60) 2 (When exposure is not adequate)

Press function button .

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The exposure is changed to give a

suitable exposure.

• The exposure meter is displayed, and the aperture and shutter speed are changed to give a suitable exposure.

• In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set. – When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to achieve adequate exposure

by changing the aperture value or shutter speed – When recording using the flash – In Preview Mode – When using a lens that includes an aperture ring

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EXPS

1/8

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)

Recording Mode:

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).

A Preview display

• You can also select the image effects (filters) by touching the example images.

• It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording Mode icon in recording screen.

Press [MENU/SET].

Displaying the description of each image effect

Press [DISP.] while the image effect selection screen is displayed.

• When it is set to the guide display, explanations for each picture effect are displayed.

Normal display Guide display List display

1/8

EXPS

• White Balance will be fixed to [AWB], and [Sensitivity] will be fixed to [AUTO].

• Depending on the image effect, the recording screen may seem as if frames are missed.

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∫ [Creative Control] menu

Set the functions available only for Creative Control Mode.

> [Creative Control]

[Filter Effect] Displays the image effect (filter) selection screen.

[Simultaneous

Record w/o Filter]

Allows you to set the camera to take a picture with and without an image effect simultaneously.

Types of image effects

[Expressive] [Retro] [Old Days]

[High Key] [Low Key] [Sepia]

[Monochrome] [Dynamic

Monochrome]

[Silky Monochrome]

[Cross Process] [Toy Effect] [Toy Pop]

[Bleach Bypass] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus]

[Fantasy] [Star Filter] [One Point Color]

[Sunshine]

[Impressive Art] [High Dynamic]

[Rough Monochrome]

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∫ Setting the type of defocus ([Miniature Effect])

1 Press 3 to display the setting screen.

• Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ ].

2 Press 3/4 or 2/1 to move the in-focus portion.

• You can also move the in-focus portion by touching the screen on the recording screen.

• To set the recording orientation (defocus orientation), touch [ ].

3 Rotate the rear dial to change the size of in-focus

portion.

• The portion can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/ pinching in the screen.

• To reset the in-focus portion setting to the default, press [DISP.].

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• No sound is recorded in motion pictures.

• Approximately 1/8 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 8 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long.) The displayed available recording time is approximately 8 times. Depending on the recording frame rate of the motion picture, the recording time of the motion picture and the available recording time may differ from the values above.

• If you end motion picture recording after a short time, the camera may go on recording for a certain period.

∫ Set the colour to leave in ([One Point Color])

1 Press 3 to display the setting screen.

• Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ ].

2 Select the colour you want to leave by moving the

frame with 3/4/2/1.

• You can also select the colour you want to leave by touching the screen.

• To return the frame back to the centre, press [DISP.].

3 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• Depending on the subject, the set colour may not be left in.

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∫ Setting the position and size of the light source ([Sunshine])

1 Press 3 to display the setting screen.

• Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ ].

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the centre position of the light source.

• The position of the light source can also be moved by touching the screen.

Point for when placing the centre of the light source

A more natural appearance can be created by placing the centre of the light source outside the image.

3 Adjust the size of the light source by rotating the

rear dial.

• The display can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinching in.

• To reset the light source setting to the default, press [DISP.].

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Adjust the effect to fit your preferences

1 Press [ ]. 2 Rotate the rear dial to set.

• To return to the recording screen, press [ ] again.

Image effect Items that can be set

[Expressive] Freshness Understated colours Pop colours

[Retro] Colour Yellowish tinge Reddish tinge

[Old Days] Contrast Low contrast High contrast

[High Key] Colour Pinkish tinge Aquamarinish tinge

[Low Key] Colour Reddish tinge Bluish tinge

[Sepia] Contrast Low contrast High contrast

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Image effect Items that can be set

[Monochrome] Colour Yellowish tinge Bluish tinge

[Dynamic Monochrome]

[Rough Monochrome]

[Silky Monochrome]

[Impressive Art] Freshness Black and white Pop colours

[High Dynamic] Freshness Black and white Pop colours

[Cross Process] Colour

[Toy Effect] Colour Orangish tinge Bluish tinge

[Toy Pop]

[Bleach Bypass] Contrast Low contrast High contrast

[Miniature Effect] Freshness Understated colours Pop colours

[Soft Focus] Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus

[Fantasy] Freshness Understated colours Pop colours

[Star Filter]

[One Point Color] Amount of colour left

[Sunshine] Colour

Contrast Low contrast High contrast

Grittiness Less gritty Grittier

Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus

Area with reduced peripheral brightness

Greenish tinge/Bluish tinge/Yellowish tinge/

Small Large

Short Long

Smaller Larger

Rotate to the left Rotate to the right

Small amount of

colour

Yellowish tinge/Reddish tinge/Bluish tinge/Whitish

Reddish tinge

Length of the rays of light

Number of the rays of light

Angle of the rays of light

Large amount of

colour

tinge

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OFF

EXPS

Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)

1 Press [ ] to display the brightness setting screen. 2 Press [Fn1] to display the setting screen. 3 Rotate the rear dial to set.

• To return to the recording screen, press [MENU/SET].

• To cancel the setting, press [Fn2] on the blurriness setting screen.

Not available in these cases:

• This function is not available in the following case: – [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

Setting brightness

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1 Press [ ]. 2 Rotate the rear dial to set.

• You can adjust the Exposure Bracket setting by pressing

3/4 while the brightness setting screen is displayed.

(P142)

• To return to the recording screen, press [ ] again.

∫ Change the settings by using the touch screen

1 Touch [ ].

2 Touch the item you want to set.

[ ]: Adjusts an image effect

[ ]: Defocus level

[ ]: Brightness

3 Drag the slide bar to set.

• To return to the recording screen, press [MENU/SET].

OFF

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Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode)

Recording Mode:

Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)

Up to 5 sets of current camera settings can be registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. ( ,

, , , )

Initial setting of the Programme AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.

Preparations: Set in advance the Recording Mode you wish to save and select the desired menu settings on the camera.

> [Setup] > [Cust.Set Mem.] >

• You can register up to three custom sets to of the mode dial.

• The following menu items are not registered as custom settings.

– [Menu Guide] – Data registered with [Face Recog.] – The [Profile Setup] setting

Custom set where you want to register settings

[Custom] menu [Setup] menu

– All menus (Excluding [Night Mode])

[Playback] menu

– [Rotate Disp.] – [Picture Sort] – [Delete Confirmation]

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Calling up a registered set of custom settings

Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ].

• The corresponding custom set will be called up. If you set the mode dial to [ ], the last used custom set will be called up.

∫ To change a custom set in [ ] ([Custom Mode] menu)

1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the menu.

> [Custom Mode]

3 Press 3/4 to select the custom setting you want to use, and then press [MENU/

SET].

It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording Mode icon in recording screen.

• Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen.

∫ Changing the registered content

Registered contents do not change when the menu setting is changed temporarily with the mode dial set to , or . To change the registered settings, overwrite the registered content using [Cust.Set Mem.] on the [Setup] menu.

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LOW

Colour tone Settings

Adjusting Focus Automatically

Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or

[AFC].

• The Focus Mode will be set. (P89)

Press [ ].

Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press

[MENU/SET].

• The Auto Focus Mode will be set. (P92)

Press the shutter button halfway.

• Auto Focus will be activated.

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Focus indication A On Blinks

AF area B Green —

Sound Beeps 2 times —

• The focus indication is displayed as [ ] in a dark environment, and focusing may take longer than usual.

• If the camera detects stars in the night sky after displaying [ ], Starlight AF will be activated. When focus is achieved, the focus indication [ ] and AF areas in focus are displayed. (Starlight AF cannot perform detection on the edges of the screen.)

When the subject is

focused

When the subject is not

focused

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• If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, re-adjust the focus.

Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

• Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast.

• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects.

• When it is dark or when jitter occurs.

• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects.

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Setting 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.

Item Scene (recommended)

“AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto

Subject is still (Scenery,

[AFS]

anniversary photograph, etc.)

[AFS/

AFF]

[AFC]

[MF] Set the focus manually. (P103)

Movement cannot be predicted

[AFF]

(Children, pets, etc.)

You can switch the setting with [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec]/[Motion Picture] menu.

Subject is moving (Sport, trains, etc.)

Focus Single”. The focus stays locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway, so you can perform recording while changing the composition.

“AFF” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Flexible”. If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus is readjusted automatically according to the movement of the subject.

“AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”. In this mode, while the shutter button is pressed halfway, focusing is constantly performed to match the movement of the subject.

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When recording using [AFF], [AFC]

• When the subject is moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the subject position at the time of recording. (Movement prediction)

• 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.

• Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.

• Focus Mode settings of [AFF] and [AFC] work in the same manner as [AFS] in the following situations: – Creative Video Mode – When recording with [6K/4K Burst(S/S)] – In low light situations

• [AFF] is not available when recording 6K/4K photos. [Continuous AF] works during recording.

• The Focus Mode setting cannot be changed when recording is performed with the Post Focus function.

• When recording in [High Resolution Mode], the Focus Mode [AFF] or [AFC] changes to [AFS].

Customising the operation settings of Auto Focus for picture taking

Applicable modes:

• This item works only when the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC].

> [Rec] > [AF Custom Setting(Photo)]

[Set 1] This is a basic general purpose setting.

[Set 2]

[Set 3]

[Set 4]

This is a setting suited for scenes where the subject moves in only one direction at a constant speed.

This is a setting suited for scenes where the subject moves in random directions and obstacles are likely to appear in the image.

This is a setting suited for scenes where the speed of the subject changes significantly.

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∫ Adjusting the AF Custom settings

1 Press 2/1 to select the AF Custom setting. 2 Press 3/4 to select the items, and then press 2/1

to adjust.

• To reset to the default settings, press [DISP.].

When the distance to the subject changes drastically, the

camera re-adjusts the focus immediately. You can bring different subjects into focus one after another.

[AF Sensitivity]

[AF Area Switching Sensitivity]

[Moving Object Prediction]

When the distance to the subject changes drastically, the camera waits for a short period of time before re-adjusting the

focus. This allows you to prevent the focus from being accidentally re-adjusted when, for example, an object moves across the image.

When the subject moves out of the AF area, the camera

immediately switches or moves the AF area to keep the subject in focus.

The camera switches or moves the AF area at a gradual

pace. Effects caused by a slight movement of the subject or by obstacles in front of the camera will be minimised.

This is suited to still subjects. Effects caused by a slight

movement of the subject or by obstacles in front of the camera will be minimised.

1 These are suited to a subject that changes its moving speed.

You can prevent defocusing caused by a sudden movement

of the subject.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

Not available in these cases:

• This function is not available in the following cases: – When recording 6K/4K photos – When recording in [High Resolution Mode]

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Setting the Auto Focus Mode

Applicable modes:

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.

Press [ ].

A person’s face, eyes, and body (the entire body or the upper half of the body) are automatically detected.

• When the camera detects a person’s

face (A, B) or body (C), an AF area is displayed over the detected person. Yellow: This is the AF area for the person to be brought into focus. The camera automatically selects the person. White: These are the AF areas for people other than the person to be brought

([Face/Eye Detection])

into focus. This type of AF area is displayed when more than one person is detected.

• When a person's face or eyes are detected, the eye closer to the camera will be brought into focus.

¢ The exposure will be adjusted to the face. (When [Metering Mode] is

set to [ ])

• When a person’s body is detected, it will be brought into focus.

• Eye Detection works only for the eyes inside the yellow frame (A).

• The camera can detect the faces of up to 15 people.

• To specify the person or eye to be brought into focus, align an AF area with the desired person or eye. You can do so easily by touching a person indicated with an AF area. To cancel the setting, touch [ ].

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The camera keeps adjusting the focus and exposure automatically to the specified moving object. (Dynamic Tracking) (When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ])

• Perform either of the following operations to lock the subject to be tracked: Button operation:

([Tracking])

([225-Area])

, etc.

([Custom Multi])

([1-Area])

Aim the AF tracking frame D over the subject, and press the shutter button halfway.

Touch operation: Touch the subject.

• If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear.

• The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked (green while the shutter button is pressed halfway).

• Lock is cancelled when [MENU/SET] is pressed, or [ ] is touched.

Up to 225 AF areas can be focused. This is effective when a subject is not in the centre of the screen.

From among 225 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the subject. (P95)

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the screen.

([Pinpoint])

You can achieve a more precise focus on a point that is smaller than [Ø]. If you press the shutter button halfway, the screen that lets you check the focus will be enlarged.

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∫ Displaying the AF area position in the magnification window (AF Point Scope)

You can temporarily display the magnification window to check the AF area position and focus.

• When using the [ ] or [ ] mode or a mode such as [ ] ([Custom Multi]), the centre area of the screen will be displayed in the magnification window.

Press and hold [Fn4] while the recording screen is displayed.

• The Focus Mode will change to [AFS]. When you press the shutter button halfway, the focus will be readjusted with a smaller AF area.

• You can rotate the front/rear dial to adjust the magnification factor.

: Magnifies/reduces the window in small steps

: Magnifies/reduces the window in large steps

• The AF area position and the magnification window position cannot be changed.

Setting the methods for displaying the magnification window

> [Custom] > [Focus / Release Shutter] > [AF-Point Scope

Setting]

[ON]: Displays/hides the magnification window each time the appropriate

[Keep Enlarged

Display]

[PIP Display]

• If the ambient temperature is high or AF Point Scope is used continuously, after [ ] is displayed, the magnification window may be disabled to protect the camera. Wait until the camera cools down.

• In windowed mode, you can magnify the window by approximately 3k to 6k; in full screen mode, you can magnify the window by approximately 3k to 10k.

[OFF]: Displays the magnification window while the appropriate function

[FULL]: Displays the window in full screen mode.

[PIP]: Displays the window in windowed mode.

function button is pressed.

button is pressed and held.

Not available in these cases:

• This function is not available in the following cases: – [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode) – When recording motion pictures – When recording in Burst Mode

(only when [Burst Shot Setting] is set to [SH2]/[SH1]/[SH2 PRE]/[SH1 PRE]) – When recording 6K/4K photos – When recording with the Post Focus function – When [4K Live Cropping] is set – When recording in [Multi Exp.] – When using the Digital Zoom

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∫ Setting the shape of the AF area ([Custom Multi])

1 Press [ ]. 2 Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3. 3 Press 2/1 to select a setting and then press 4.

A The current shape of the AF area

This shape is

([Horizontal

Pattern])

convenient for taking panning shots or similar shots.

This shape is

([Vertical Pattern])

convenient for recording objects, such as buildings.

This shape is

([Central Pattern])

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([Custom1]/

[Custom2]/

convenient when you want to bring the centre area into focus.

You can select a customised setting.

[Custom3])

4 Select AF areas.

B The selected AF areas

When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]

Button operation

Tou ch

operation

3/4/2/1 Touching Moves the position

Pinching in/

out

[DISP.] [Reset]

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Description of

operation

Changes the size

First time: The position is reset to the centre Second time: The size is reset to the default

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When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]

Touch operation

Drag your finger over the parts you want to set as AF areas.

• To cancel the selection of a particular AF area, touch the area again.

Button operation

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the AF area, and then press [MENU/SET] to set (repeat).

• The setting is cancelled when [MENU/SET] is pressed again.

• To cancel all selections, press [DISP.].

Press [Fn1] to set.

∫ Registering the set AF area to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

1 On the screen in step

3 on P95, press 3.

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2 Press 3/4 to select a destination to which the setting will be registered, and press

[MENU/SET].

• Turning off this unit will return the setting adjusted with [ ]/[ ]/[ ] back to the default setting.

∫ Restrictions on Auto Focus Mode

• The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] in the following cases.

– When using the Digital Zoom – [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

• The Auto Focus Mode is fixed to [š] when [4K Live Cropping] is set.

• It cannot be set the Auto Focus Mode in the following cases. – When recording with the Post Focus function

([Face/Eye Detection])

• If no faces or human bodies are detected, the AF Mode operates as [ ].

([Tracking])

• In situations where AF Tracking does not work correctly due to certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or the location is dark, the operation of [Ø] is performed.

• [ ] cannot be used with [Time Lapse Shot].

• In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø]. – [Sepia]/[Monochrome]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/

[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)

– [Monochrome]/[L.Monochrome] ([Photo Style])

([225-Area]), , etc. ([Custom Multi])

• AF areas at the centre are brought into focus during 6K/4K photo recording or motion picture recording using [Continuous AF].

([Pinpoint])

• In the following case, [ ] operates as [Ø]. – When recording motion pictures – When recording 6K/4K photos

• It cannot be set to [ ] in the following cases. – [AFF]/[AFC] (Focus Mode)

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Specifying the AF area position

Specifying the AF area position on the setting screen P98

Specifying the AF area position with the joystick P100

Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Pad P101

Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Function P101

∫ Creating separate AF areas for horizontal and vertical orientations

> [Custom] > [Focus / Release Shutter] > [Focus Switching for

• Before moving or resizing the AF area, cancel the Touch Shutter function.

• The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode] is set to [ ].

Vert / Hor]

Memorises separate positions for horizontal and vertical orientations (two vertical orientations, left and right, are available).

[ON]

[OFF] Sets the same setting for both horizontal and vertical orientations.

• The following last-specified positions will be memorised. – The last AF area position (when [ ] , [Ø] or [ ] is used) – The last MF Assist display position

Not available in these cases:

• This function is not available in the following cases: – When using the Digital Zoom – When [4K Live Cropping] is set

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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Specifying the AF area position on the setting screen

Applicable modes:

When [š], [ ], [Ø] or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the position and size of the AF area. With [ ], you can set the lock-on position.

When selecting [š], [ ], [ ], [Ø]

1 Press [ ]. 2 Select [š], [ ], [ ] or [Ø] and press 4.

3 Change the position and size of the AF area.

• With [ ], you can set the lock-on position by changing the AF area position.

• To specify the person or eye to be brought into focus when [š] has been selected, align

any of the AF areas currently indicating human subjects with the desired person or eye. For any position where a person or eye is not located, an AF area that operates in the same way as [Ø] will be set.

• Press [MENU/SET] or touch [ ] to cancel the AF area settings when using [š], [ ] or

[].

Button

operation

3/4/2/1 Touching Moves the position

/ s

[DISP.] [Reset]

¢ This operation is not available for [ ].

Tou ch

operation

Pinching out/in

Description of operation

Changes the size (in small steps if [š] or [Ø] has been selected)

Changes the size (in large steps if [š] or [Ø] has been selected)

First time: The position is reset to the centre Second time: The size is reset to the default

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

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When selecting [ ]

You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.

1 Press [ ]. 2 Select [ ] and press 4. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the focus position and then

press [MENU/SET].

4 Move [+] to the position to be in focus.

Button

operation

3/4/2/1 Touching Moves [+].

[DISP.] [Reset] Returns you to the screen in step 3.

• When the picture is displayed in windowed mode, you can enlarge the picture by

approximately 3k to 6k; when the picture is displayed in full screen, you can enlarge the picture by approximately 3k to 10k.

• You can also take pictures by touching [ ].

Touch operation Description of operation

Pinching out/in Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.

s Enlarges/reduces the screen in large steps.

Switches the enlarged display (windowed/full screen).

5 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

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Specifying the AF area position with the joystick

Applicable modes:

1 Select the menu.

> [Custom] > [Operation] > [Joystick Setting] > [D.FOCUS

Movement]

2 Display the recording screen, and move the joystick

3/4/2/1 to move the AF area.

• To specify the person or eye to be brought into focus when

using [š], align any of the AF areas currently indicating human subjects with the desired person or eye. For any position where a person or eye is not located, an AF area that operates in the same way as [Ø] will be set.

• You can change the size of the AF area by rotating the front/rear dial.

• Press the joystick to switch between the default AF area position and the position you have set. The enlarged display will appear when [ ] ([Pinpoint]) is set.

3 Press the shutter button halfway to set.

• Press the joystick while the recording screen is displayed to switch between the default AF area position and the position you have set.

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Panasonic DC-G9 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Finding the information you need

How to use this manual

Contents

Contents by Function

1. Before Use

Care of the camera

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Components

About the Lens

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Charging the Battery

Charging the battery with the charger

Inserting/Removing the Battery

Charging the battery with the camera

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

Card Information

Formatting the card (initialisation)

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

Attaching/Removing the Lens

Opening the Monitor

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Basic Operations

Tips for taking good pictures

Turn on the status LCD backlight

Using the Viewfinder

Shutter button (Taking pictures)

Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)

Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)

Front Dial/Rear Dial

Control Dial

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

Joystick

Function lever

[DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)

Touch screen (Touch operations)

Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function

Setting menu items

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

Customising the Quick Menu settings

Assigning Frequently-Used Functions to Buttons/Lever (Function Buttons/Function Lever)

Assigning functions to function buttons

Using the function buttons during recording

Using the function buttons during playback

Assigning a function to the function lever

Entering Text

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

[Intelligent Auto] menu

Taking pictures with customised colour, defocus control, and brightness settings

Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed (Programme AE Mode)

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Manual Exposure Mode

Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)

Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)

Types of image effects

Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode)

Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)

Calling up a registered set of custom settings

Adjusting Focus Automatically

Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)

Customising the operation settings of Auto Focus for picture taking

Setting the Auto Focus Mode

Specifying the AF area position

Specifying the AF area position on the setting screen

Specifying the AF area position with the joystick