Panasonic DC-GX800EB Operating Instructions

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Digital Camera

Model No. DC-GX800

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Contents by Function P9

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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

∫ 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.

: Continued to next page.

• 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-FS12032).

A] to [›]

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

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

Contents by Function ................................................................................................9

1. Before Use

Care of the camera .................................................................................................12

Standard Accessories .............................................................................................13

Names and Functions of Components....................................................................14

About the Lens........................................................................................................17

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................................................................................18

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................19

• Inserting the Battery .......................................................................................20

• Charging.........................................................................................................21

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................24

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) ...........................................................28

Card Information .....................................................................................................29

• Formatting the card (initialisation) ..................................................................30

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

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

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................37

• Re-adjusting the clock ....................................................................................38

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................39

• Tips for taking good pictures ..........................................................................39

• Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/

H-FS35100) is attached] ................................................................................40

• Adjust the angle of the monitor.......................................................................41

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

• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures).........................................42

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

• Control Dial.....................................................................................................44

• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ...............................................................44

• [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)......................................45

• Touch screen (Touch operations) ...................................................................47

• Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function .....................................................48

• [REC. SETTING RESET] button (Resetting the recording settings) ..............50

Setting menu items .................................................................................................51

Calling frequently-used menus instantly

(Quick Menu) ..........................................................................................................53

• Customising the Quick Menu settings ............................................................54

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) ....................55

Entering Text ...........................................................................................................58

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)............................................................................................59

• Taking handheld shots of night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ...................62

• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]).............63

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

settings...........................................................................................................64

Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot])..................................................................66

• Changing the way the shutter is released ......................................................72

Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed

(Programme AE Mode) ...........................................................................................74

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/

Shutter Speed .........................................................................................................76

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................77

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode................................................................................77

• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................78

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .............80

• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .......81

Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode).................................................82

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)..........85

Taking pictures of children or portraits with optimal settings ...................................88

• Child Mode .....................................................................................................88

• Portrait Mode ..................................................................................................88

Taking Pictures with different image effects

(Creative Control Mode)..........................................................................................89

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

Adjusting Focus Automatically ................................................................................95

• Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) .........................................................................97

• Auto Focus Mode ...........................................................................................99

• Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area .................104

• Optimising the focus and brightness for a touched position .........................106

Adjusting Focus Manually .....................................................................................107

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ................................................110

Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................111

Setting the Light Sensitivity................................................................................... 113

Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................................. 115

5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording 4K Photos............................................................................................119

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving ...................................................122

• Notes on the 4K Photo function....................................................................125

Controlling Focus After Recording

(Post Focus/Focus Stacking) ................................................................................128

• Recording using [Post Focus] ......................................................................128

• Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture .................................131

• Merging multiple pictures to widen the focus range (Focus Stacking)..........132

Select a Drive Mode..............................................................................................134

• Burst Mode...................................................................................................135

• Self-timer......................................................................................................137

Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) .....138

• Exposure Bracket .........................................................................................139

Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])......................140

Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) .....................................143

6. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

Image Stabiliser.....................................................................................................146

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ..............................................................................148

• Raising the telescopic effect.........................................................................149

• Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom) ...........................................153

Taking pictures by using the flash .........................................................................154

• Changing Flash Mode ..................................................................................156

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro...............................................................158

• Adjust the flash output..................................................................................159

• Synchronising the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation .........159

7. Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture ........................................................160

• Setting the format, size and recording frame rate ........................................162

• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .........164

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures .......................................165

Recording Snap Movies ........................................................................................167

8. Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Pictures ...........................................................................................170

Playing Back Motion Pictures................................................................................171

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ................................................172

Switching the Playback Method ............................................................................173

• Using the Playback Zoom ............................................................................173

• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) ...............................................173

• Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ......................174

Playing Back Group Pictures ................................................................................175

Deleting Pictures...................................................................................................177

9. Using Menu Functions

Menu list................................................................................................................178

• [Rec] menu...................................................................................................178

• [Motion Picture] menu ..................................................................................198

• [Custom] menu .............................................................................................200

• [Setup] menu................................................................................................209

• [Playback] menu...........................................................................................217

10. Using the Wi-Fi function

What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function.............................................................238

Wi-Fi function........................................................................................................239

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ...................................................................241

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App ” .......................................241

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet...............................................................242

• Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)..........................246

• Playing back images in the camera..............................................................247

• Saving images stored in the camera ............................................................247

• Sending images in the camera to an SNS ...................................................248

• Adding location information to images stored in the camera from

a smartphone/tablet .....................................................................................248

• Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your

preference on a smartphone/tablet ..............................................................250

Displaying pictures on a TV ..................................................................................251

Sending images ....................................................................................................252

Sending images to a smartphone/tablet................................................................256

Printing Wirelessly.................................................................................................257

Sending images to AV device ...............................................................................258

Sending images to PC ..........................................................................................259

Using Web services ..............................................................................................261

• When sending images to web service ..........................................................261

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........................................264

Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB”.........................................................................265

• About the [LUMIX CLUB] .............................................................................265

About Connections................................................................................................269

• Connecting via a wireless access point (via the network) ............................270

• Connecting the camera and another device directly (direct connection)......272

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones ([Select a

destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]).....................273

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................275

11. Connecting to other equipment

Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/ Saving 4K motion pictures on your PC or

recorder.................................................................................................................277

• Watching motion pictures in 4K....................................................................277

• Storing 4K motion pictures ...........................................................................278

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................279

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ............................................................................281

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ............................................282

• Downloading software ..................................................................................283

• Transferring images to a PC.........................................................................285

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .......................................287

Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................288

Enjoying 3D pictures .............................................................................................291

12. Others

Optional accessories.............................................................................................294

Monitor Display .....................................................................................................295

Message Display...................................................................................................302

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................305

Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................314

Contents by Function

Recording

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

Self Shot Mode................................P66

[Preview]..........................................P80

Panorama Shot Mode .....................P82

[4K PHOTO] ..................................P119

[Post Focus] ..................................P128

[Time Lapse Shot] .........................P140

[Stop Motion Animation] ................P143

[Multi Exp.].....................................P188

[Silent Mode] .................................P200

3D recording..................................P291

Focus (AF/MF)

[Focus Mode]................................... P97

[AF Mode]........................................P99

Adjusting the AF area position ......P104

Manual Focus................................P107

[AF/AE Lock] .................................P110

Drive

[Drive Mode] ..................................P134

[Self Timer]....................................P137

Picture Quality and Colour Tone

[Sensitivity] ....................................P113

[White Balance] .............................P115

[Photo Style]..................................P179

[Filter Settings] ..............................P181

[Picture Size] .................................P183

[Quality] .........................................P184

[i.Dynamic].....................................P186

[i.Resolution]..................................P186

[HDR].............................................P187

[Long Shtr NR]...............................P192

[Shading Comp.]............................P192

[Diffraction Compensation] ............P193

[Color Space].................................P193

Exposure

[Touch AE].......................................P49

[One Push AE] .................................P81

[AF/AE Lock]..................................P110

Exposure Compensation ...............P111

Exposure Bracket ..........................P139

[Metering Mode].............................P185

Flash

[Flash Mode] ..................................P156

2nd curtain synchro .......................P158

[Flash Adjust.] ................................P159

Motion Picture

[Rec Format]..................................P162

[Rec Quality]..................................P162

Motion pictures in 4K ..................... P160

Recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures ..............P165

[Snap Movie] .................................P167

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format]...........................................P30

[Clock Set].......................................P37

Display switching.............................P45

How to set menu items....................P51

[Q.MENU] ........................................P53

[Beep] ............................................P210

[Economy] .....................................P212

Playback

Picture playback ............................P170

Motion picture playback.................P171

Playback Zoom..............................P173

Multi Playback ...............................P173

Delete ............................................P177

[Auto Review] ................................P207

Playback/display settings

[Slide Show] ..................................P219

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ...................P234

Audio

[Mic Level Adj.] ..............................P198

[Wind Noise Canceller] ..................P199

Screen settings

[Mic Level Disp.] ............................P198

[Center Marker]..............................P204

[Zebra Pattern] ...............................P205

[Monochrome Live View] ...............P206

[Reset] (initialisation) .....................P215

[Sensor Cleaning] ..........................P216

Customisation

[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu .........P54

Function buttons ..............................P55

[Custom] menu ..............................P200

Edit

Focus Stacking ..............................P132

[RAW Processing]..........................P222

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]...............P224

[Light Composition]........................P225

[Clear Retouch]..............................P227

[Resize]..........................................P232

[Cropping] ......................................P233

Adding information

[Location Logging] .........................P221

[Title Edit].......................................P228

[Text Stamp] ..................................P229

Image settings

[Favorite]........................................P235

[Print Set].......................................P236

[Protect] .........................................P237

Wi-Fi

Connect

“Image App” ..................................P241

[WPS (Push-Button)] .............P270, 272

Direct connection........................... P272

Image App

Remote recording..........................P246

Saving images ...............................P247

Sending images..................... P248, 256

Sending and adding location

information.....................................P248

Combining motion pictures

recorded with [Snap Movie] ........... P250

Connections with other devices

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ....................P283

“SILKYPIX Developer Studio” ....... P284

Transferring images to a PC .........P259

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen ...........................................P279

[VIERA Link]..................................P281

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV .......P251

Printing images ..............................P257

Sending images to an AV

device ............................................P258

Sending images to a PC ................P259

Sending images to a web

service ...........................................P261

Using [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........P264

Recorder

Dubbing .........................................P287

Printer

PictBridge ......................................P288

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.

This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.

• Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable. – Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when using it on a rainy day

or at the beach.

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.

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.

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

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens 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.

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”.

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

• microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory Card and microSDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

1. Before Use

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Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

Mode dial (P43)

Shutter button (P42)

Camera ON/OFF switch (P37)

Self-timer indicator (P137)/

AF Assist Lamp (P201)

[ ] (4K photo mode) button (P119)/

[Fn1] button (P55)

Stereo microphone (P198)

• Be careful not to cover the microphone with

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

Flash (P154)

Focus distance reference mark (P109)

[ ] (Post Focus) button (P128)/

[Fn3] button (P55)

Shoulder strap eyelet (P18)

Charging lamp (P22)/

connection lamp (P239)

Wi-Fi

Lens fitting mark (P33)

Sensor

Mount

Lens lock pin

Lens release button (P33)

Spe aker (P210)

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Touch screen (P47)/monitor (P295)

Flash open lever (P154)

Motion picture button (P160)

[(] (Playback) button (P170)

[HDMI] socket (P279)

[USB/CHARGE] socket (P19, 285, 288)

Cursor buttons (P44)

3/[È] (Exposure Compensation) (P 111)

1/[ ] (White Balance) (P115)

2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode) (P99)

4/[ ] (Drive mode) (P134)

Control dial (P44)

[MENU/SET] button (P44, 51)

[DISP.] button (P45, 46)

[ ] (Delete) button (P177)/ [ ] (Quick Menu/Return) button (P53)/

[Fn2] button (P55)

[REC. SETTING RESET] button (P50)

• Use this button to restore the default recording

settings.

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Tripod mount (P320)

• 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.

DC coupler cover (P294)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC

adaptor (optional) are used.

• The optional DC coupler (DMW-DCC15) cannot be used.

Release lever (P20, 28)

Card/Battery door (P20, 28)

∫ About the function button ([Fn4] to

[Fn8])

• Function buttons ([Fn4] to [Fn8]) (P55) are touch icons. Touch the [ ] tab on the recording screen to display them.

1. Before Use

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∫ Lens

H-FS12032 H-H025

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H-FS35100 H-H020A

H-PS14042 1 Lens surface

2 Zoom ring (P148) 3 Contact point 4 Lens fitting mark (P33) 5 Decoration ring (P34) 6 Focus ring (P108) 7 Zoom lever (P148) 8 Focus lever (P108)

• The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual focus by operating the camera. (P107)

• The interchangeable lens (H-H020A) utilises a lens drive system to realize a compact and bright F1.7 lens. As a result, sound and vibration may occur during focus operation, but this is not a malfunction.

• Operating sounds will be recorded when auto focus is performed during motion picture recording. It is recommended to record with [Continuous AF] (P164) set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you. (P160) Also, it is not possible to set the Focus Mode to [AFC] or [AFF]. (P97)

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)

• When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P208) to [ON].

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 length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens 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.

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

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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Charging the Battery

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

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

• Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.

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∫ 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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Inserting the Battery

1: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

2: Open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

Being careful about the battery

orientation, securely insert it all the way in, and then check that it is locked by the lever A.

To remove the battery, move the lever A in the direction of the arrow.

1: Close the card/battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

• 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.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Charging

• Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.

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.

• Place the camera in an upright position, and find the terminal at the bottom.

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

F USB connection cable (supplied)

• 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.) Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cause malfunction.

(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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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∫ About the charging lamp

Lit red: Charging. Off: Charging has completed.

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

Blinking red: Charging error. (P305)

∫ Charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 130 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.

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

∫ Battery indication

• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

• 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.

• Do not use a USB extension cable.

• The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) are for this camera only. Do not use them with other devices.

• 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.

• 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.)

• 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.

• When the charging lamp does not light even if you connect the camera to the AC adaptor (supplied) or a PC, check if they are connected correctly.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

By CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard When a Panasonic microSDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used

∫ Recording still pictures

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 210 pictures

Recording time Approx. 105 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H025) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 210 pictures

Recording time Approx. 105 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 210 pictures

Recording time Approx. 105 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 200 pictures

Recording time Approx. 100 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 200 pictures

Recording time Approx. 100 min

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

∫ Recording motion pictures

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

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H025) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

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

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H025) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/100M/25p])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Recordable time Approx. 40 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 20 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H025) is used

Recordable time Approx. 40 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 20 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Recordable time Approx. 40 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 20 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 40 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 20 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 40 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 20 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 the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Playback time Approx. 130 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H025) is used

Playback time Approx. 130 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Playback time Approx. 130 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

Playback time Approx. 120 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Playback time Approx. 120 min

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

• 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 flash is used repeatedly.

• 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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)

• Check that this unit is turned off.

1: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

2: Open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

Push it securely all the way until

you hear a “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.

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

1: Close the card/battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

• 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.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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.)

microSD Memory Card (2 GB)

microSDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

microSDXC Memory Card (64 GB)

• This unit is compatible with UHSstandard microSDHC/microSDXC memory cards.

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

∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings

According to the [Rec Format] (P162) and [Rec Quality] (P162) of a motion picture, the required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that supports 4K photo recording. 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

[MP4] FHD/HD

Class 4 or higher

I UHS Speed Class 3

[MP4] 4K UHS Speed Class 3

When recording in 4K Photo /

[Post Focus]

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

(This Site is English only.)

UHS Speed Class 3

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Access to the card

The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

• 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.

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. Select the menu. (P51)

> [Setup] > [Format]

• 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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [A]

[Picture Size] 8GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 900 1810 3630 7190

M (8M) 1650 3320 6660 12880

S (4M) 2820 5670 11380 21280

• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]

[Picture Size] 8GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 270 550 1110 2210

M (8M) 320 640 1290 2560

S (4M) 340 700 1410 2780

∫ 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] 8GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/28M/50p]

[FHD/17M/50i]

[FHD/24M/25p] [FHD/24M/24p]

36m00s 1h10m 2h25m 4h55m

59m00s 2h00m 4h05m 8h10m

42m00s 1h25m 2h50m 5h45m

• [MP4]

[Rec Quality] 8GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

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

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

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

[HD/10M/30p] [HD/10M/25p]

9m00s 20m00s 41m00s 1h20m

35m00s 1h10m 2h25m 4h55m

46m00s 1h35m 3h15m 6h35m

1h25m 3h05m 6h15m 12h40m

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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

• MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]: Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 5 minutes. When using a microSDHC memory card, files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback if the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without interruption.) If using a microSDXC memory card, you can record a motion picture in a single file even if the size is greater than 4 GB.

• AVCHD motion pictures: Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording when the file size exceeds 4 GB. – Motion pictures with [Rec Quality] setting of [FHD/28M/50p] or [FHD/17M/50i]:

Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 20 minutes.

– Motion pictures with [Rec Quality] setting of [FHD/24M/25p] or [FHD/24M/24p]:

Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.

• Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD] or [HD] in [MP4]: Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback when the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without interruption.) – Motion pictures with [Rec Quality] setting of [FHD/28M/60p] or [FHD/28M/50p]:

Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 20 minutes.

– Motion pictures with [Rec Quality] setting of [FHD/20M/30p], [FHD/20M/25p], [HD/10M/30p]

or [HD/10M/25p]: Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.

• When the camera temperature rises due to, for example, high ambient temperature or continuous motion picture recording, the maximum available continuous recording time may become shorter.

• The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching/Removing the Lens

By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your enjoyment of the camera.

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100), retract the lens barrel.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P315 when dirt or dust gets on the lens.

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.

• Hold the part around the base of the lens to rotate it.

• When the lens is removed from the camera body, make sure to attach the body cap to the camera body and attach the lens rear cap to the lens.

Attaching the lens

• If the lens rear cap is fitted to the lens, remove it.

• If the body cap is fitted to the camera, remove it.

Align the lens fitting marks B and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button C 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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Zoom operations

When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/ H-FS35100)

Rotate the zoom ring of the lens.

When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042)

Move the zoom lever of the lens.

T side: Enlarges distant subject

W side: Widens angle of view

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.

• The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-H020A/H-PS14042) does not have a lens hood.

To attach the lens hood (barrel-shaped) supplied with the interchangeable lens (H-H025)

• Before attaching the lens hood, be sure to remove the lens cap. The lens hood cannot be attached unless you remove the lens cap.

• When the lens hood is attached to this lens, you cannot attach a filter to it.

1 Rotate the decoration ring A in the direction of the arrow and

then remove.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

2 Align the mark B ( ) on the lens hood with

the mark on the tip of the lens.

3 Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the

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

∫ Attaching the decoration ring

• Before attaching the decoration ring, be sure to remove the lens cap.

1 Align the mark D ( ) on the

decoration ring with the mark on the tip of the lens.

2 Rotate the decoration ring in

the direction of the arrow until it clicks and then align the mark E ( ) on the decoration ring with the mark on the tip of the lens.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lenses (H-FS35100)

Hold the lens hood with your fingers placed as shown in the picture (A).

• Do not hold the lens hood in a way that twists or bends it. (B)

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1 Align the mark C ( ) 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 D ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.

Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood

Example: H-H025

1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. 2 Align the mark E ( ) 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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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].

• When an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100) is used and the lens barrel is retracted, recording is not possible (a message will be displayed). Rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens. (P40)

Re-adjusting the clock

Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P51)

• The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6 on P37.

• 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.)

• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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 flash, AF Assist lamp A, microphone B, or speaker C with your

fingers or other objects.

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∫ 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.] (P234) 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, 4K burst files, and pictures taken with [Post Focus] cannot be displayed vertically.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100) is attached]

∫ How to Extend the Lens

Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 1 from position A (the lens is retracted) to position B [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032), 35 mm to 100 mm (H-FS35100)] to extend the lens.

• When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be recorded.

The lens is retracted

∫ How to Retract the Lens

Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 2 from position B [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032), 35 mm to 100 mm (H-FS35100)] to position A to retract the lens.

• The zoom ring will seem to click into the 12 mm position (H-FS12032) or 35 mm position (H-FS35100), but continue to rotate the lens until it reaches position A.

• When you are not recording images, we recommend that you retract the lens.

D The lens is extended

Example: H-FS12032

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Adjust the angle of the monitor

• Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.

• When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force. This may cause scratches and malfunctions.

• When not using this unit, close the monitor completely back to the original position.

∫ Recording at various angles

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.

• Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.

Self shot Taking pictures at a low angle

• If the monitor is rotated as shown in the illustration, the Self Shot Mode starts. (P66)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Shutter button (Taking pictures)

The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it.

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.)

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

• When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [Focus/ Release Priority] (P202) is set initially 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.

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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)

Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.

• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.

Intelligent Auto Mode (P59)

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P60)

Programme AE Mode (P74)

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P77)

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P77)

Manual Exposure Mode (P78)

Panorama Shot Mode (P82)

Scene Guide Mode (P85)

Child Mode (P88)

Portrait Mode (P88)

Creative Control Mode (P89)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Control Dial

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

In these operating instructions, turning the control dial is indicated as follows.

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.

• By assigning [Cursor Button Lock] to a function button, you can disable the cursor buttons, the [MENU/SET] button, and the control dial. (P55)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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[DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)

Press [DISP.] to switch the information displayed on the screen.

• If the information on the screen is not displayed any longer because no operation was performed for some time, press the [DISP.] button or touch the screen to display the information again.

In Recording Mode

With information

Without

information

With information

(tilt sensor

display)

Without information (tilt sensor display)

∫ 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 the tilt of the camera is little, the indicator 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 (P39) may not work correctly.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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With information

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¢ This is displayed if [Highlight] (P205) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].

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

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Touch screen (Touch operations)

Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.

∫ 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.

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• 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:

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function

Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function

Applicable modes:

Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically.

Touch [ ].

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

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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Easily Optimising the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE)

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.

Touch [ ].

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

• [Metering Mode] is set to [ ] , which is used exclusively for the Touch AE.

Touch the subject you want to optimise the

brightness for.

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

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: – In Self Shot Mode – When using the Digital Zoom – When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu has been set to [AF+AE] (P106)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

[REC. SETTING RESET] button (Resetting the recording settings)

You can restore the default recording settings by pressing this button. Try pressing this button when the function in use stops working or is not working as it should.

While the recording screen is displayed: Press [REC. SETTING RESET].

• When the recording settings are reset, the following setting is also reset. –Drive mode

• The [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings are not reset.

• To reset the setup/custom settings and other settings as well as the recording settings, use [Reset] in the [Setup] menu. (P215)

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Setting menu items

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

Press [MENU/SET].

[Rec] (P178)

[Motion Picture]

(P198)

[Custom] (P200)

[Setup] (P209)

[Playback] (P217)

• 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.

Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select

This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K Photo and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.

This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording.

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 related functions.

This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

the menu item and press [MENU/SET].

• The menu item can also be selected by rotating the control dial.

• You can also move to the next screen by pressing [DISP.].

(In touch operation)

Touch the menu item.

• The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select

the setting and press [MENU/SET].

• The setting can also be selected by rotating the control dial.

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

(In touch operation)

Touch the Setting to set.

• There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being used on the camera.

∫ Switching to other menus

1 Press 2. 2 Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as

[].

• The menu toggle icon can also be selected by rotating the control dial.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

(In touch operation)

Touch a menu selector icon, such as [ ].

∫ Close the menu

Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.

(In touch operation)

Touch [ ].

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.

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

Press [ ] to display the Quick Menu.

• You can also use the button as a function button. (P55)

Rotate the control dial to select the menu

item, and press 4 or 3.

• The menu item can also be selected by pressing 2/1.

Rotate the control dial to select the setting.

• The setting can also be selected with 2/1.

Press [ ] to exit the menu once the

setting is complete.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Customising the Quick Menu settings

When [Q.MENU] (P207) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.

1 Press 4 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].

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

row and then press [MENU/SET].

3 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].

4 Press [ ].

• It will return to screen of step 1. Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons)

You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons.

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

• Some functions may not be available depending on the mode or displayed screen.

1 Select the menu. (P51)

> [Custom] > [Fn Button Set]>

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

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

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

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 P56.

• For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode], refer to P57.

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

∫ Rapidly assigning functions

The assignment screen displayed in Step button ([Fn1] to [Fn3]) for 2 seconds.

3 above can be displayed by holding a function

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Fn4

Fn6

Fn5

Fn7

SNAP

Fn8

Using the function buttons during recording

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

∫ Using function buttons with touch operations

1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [Fn4], [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7] or [Fn8].

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

[Rec] menu/Recording functions

– [4K Photo Mode] (P119): [Fn1] – [Post Focus] (P128): [Fn3] –[Wi-Fi] (P239): [Fn4]

– [Q.MENU] (P53): [Fn2] – [AF/AE LOCK] (P110) –[AF-ON] (P109, 110) – [Preview] (P80): [Fn5] – [One Push AE] (P81) – [Touch AE] (P49) – [Level Gauge] (P45): [Fn6] – [Zoom Control] (P148) – [Cursor Button Lock] (P57) – [Photo Style] (P179) – [Filter Effect] (P89, 181) –[Aspect Ratio] (P183) – [Picture Size] (P183)

– [Snap Movie] (P167): [Fn7] – [Motion Pic. Set]

([Rec Format] (P162)/[Rec Quality] (P162))

– [Quality] (P184) – [Sensitivity] (P113) – [Metering Mode] (P185) – [Bracket] (P138) – [Focus Mode] (P97)

– [i.Dynamic] (P186) – [i.Resolution] (P186) – [HDR] (P187)

– [Shutter Type] (P189) – [Flash Mode] (P156) – [Flash Adjust.] (P159) – [Ex. Tele Conv.]

(still pictures/motion pictures) (P149):

[Fn8] – [Digital Zoom] (P151) – [Stabilizer] (P146) – [Restore to Default]

[Motion Picture] menu

– [Picture Mode] (P165)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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[Custom] menu

– [Silent Mode] (P200) – [Peaking] (P203) – [Histogram] (P204) – [Guide Line] (P204) – [Zebra Pattern] (P205)

¢ Function button settings at the time of purchase.

• Operations of the cursor button, [MENU/SET], and the control dial are disabled when [Cursor Button Lock] is set. Press the function button again to enable them.

– [Monochrome Live View] (P206) – [Rec Area] (P207) – [Step Zoom] (P152) – [Zoom Speed] (P152) – [Touch Screen] (P208)

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 [Fn3] is set to [Favorite]

1 Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2 Press [Fn3], and then set the image as [Favorite].

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

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

[Playback] Menu/Playback functions

–[Wi-Fi] (P239): [Fn1] –[Favorite] (P235): [Fn3] – [Print Set] (P236) – [Protect] (P237)

¢ Function button settings at the time of purchase.

– [Delete Single] (P177) –[Off] – [Restore to Default]

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Entering Text

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

[MENU/SET] to register.

• Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special characters).

• 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]: –[]]: 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.

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Recording Mode:

In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them.

Set the mode dial to [¦].

• The camera will switch to either the most recently used of Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode. 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 is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. (Automatic scene detection)

3. Recording Modes

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]

¢2

[i-Food] [i-Baby]

¢3

[i-Sunset] [i-Low Light]

¢1 Only displayed when the built-in flash is open. ¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON]. (P62) ¢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 4K photos or when recording using [Post Focus], Scene Detection works the same way as when recording motion pictures.

∫ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode

Select the [ ] or [ ] tab on the menu screen, press 1 to select [ ] or [ ], and press [MENU/SET].

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

3. Recording Modes

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode allows you to adjust some settings such as the brightness and colour tone while also using Intelligent Auto Mode for other settings so that you can record images more suited to your preferences.

(±: possible, —: not possible)

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Intelligent Auto Mode

Setting the colour tone ± —

Defocus Control ± —

Setting the brightness ± —

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 (P101) will also work if you press 2 and then press the shutter button halfway.

• 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 [ ].

∫ About the flash

When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ] or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightness.

• Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P154)

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

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

∫ Scene Detection

• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the scene detection has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be 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.

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. In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically.

3. Recording Modes

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

Recording Mode:

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. This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter and noise, without using a tripod.

> [Rec] > [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).

Not available in these cases:

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

• This function is not available in the following cases: – In Self Shot Mode – When recording in Burst Mode – When recording 4K photos – When recording with [Post Focus] – When recording with the Bracket function – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set) – When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] – When [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set

3. Recording Modes

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

Recording Mode:

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.

> [Rec] > [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:

• [iHDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording.

• This function is not available in the following cases: – In Self Shot Mode – When recording using the flash – When recording in Burst Mode – When recording 4K photos – When recording with [Post Focus] – When recording with the Bracket function – 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)

3. Recording Modes

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

Recording Mode:

∫ Setting colour

1 Press 1 to display the setting screen. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust colour.

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

• 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 3 to display the brightness setting screen. 2 Press [Fn1] to display the blurriness setting screen.

3 Rotate the control dial to set the blurriness.

• If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen.

• Pressing [ ] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the setting.

• Auto Focus Mode is set to [Ø]. The position of the AF area can be set by touching the screen. (Its size cannot be changed)

• Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from the lens when the Defocus Control is used, but this is due to operation of the aperture of the lens and it 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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∫ Setting brightness

1 Press 3 to display the setting screen. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust brightness.

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

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• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

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.

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

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Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot])

Applicable modes:

If you rotate the monitor, Self Shot Mode is activated. You can easily take pictures of yourself while looking at the screen.

In Self Shot Mode...

• Deciding on a composition is easier because recording is performed while looking at the screen.

• Pictures with different poses and facial expressions can be taken at once by increasing the number of pictures to be recorded.

• Automatically enables the touch operation.

• Settings for the respective Recording Modes are maintained, except for the recording settings for Self Shot Mode (P66).

Rotate the monitor as shown in the figure.

• When you rotate the monitor, a mirror image will be displayed on the monitor.

Touch the item.

3. Recording Modes

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([Soft Skin])

([Filter Select])

Effect

Makes people’s faces look brighter and their skin tones look softer.

Adds an image effect (filter) suited for Self Shot Mode.

Changes the defocus setting for the background of detected faces.

([Background

OFF

Control])

[ ](Defocus): Defocuses the background of detected faces. (Faces further from the camera, however, will be defocused in the background.)

[ ](Clear): Records faces and the background with clarity.

([Slimming

OFF

Mode])

([Shutter])

([Countdown],

[Shots])

Touch the slide bar.

Makes people look slimmer.

Sets the way the shutter is released. (P72)

Sets the countdown setting ([Countdown]) and the number of pictures to be taken in succession ([Shots]).

• You can select [OFF] or a value between [1] and [10]. Selecting the left end A allows you to set the item to [OFF].

• If you have selected [Filter Select], [Background Control], [Shutter] or [Shots], select the desired icon.

[Filter Select]

[Background

[ ] ([No Effect])/[ ] ([Expressive])/[ ] ([Retro])/

[ ] ([High Key])/[ ]([Monochrome])/[ ] ([Toy Effect])

[ ] (Off)/[ ] (Defocus)/[ ](Clear)

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[Shutter]

[Shots]

[ ] (Shutter button only)/[ ] (Touch)/

[ ] (Buddy)/[ ] (Face)

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[ ] (1 picture)/[ ] (2 pictures)/[ ] (3 pictures)/[ ] (4 pictures)

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Touch [Exit].

3. Recording Modes

Decide on your poses while looking at the monitor.

• The AF area is displayed around the subject’s face by the Face/Eye Detection function. (If [š] in AF Mode is not available with the current Recording Mode, an available focus setting for each Recording Mode will be used.)

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and

then press it fully to take the picture.

• Look at the lens when recording.

• Countdown starts, and recording takes place when it ends. If multiple pictures are set to be recorded, the recording continues until the set number is reached.

• For information on how to start taking a picture using [Shutter], refer to P72.

Taking pictures with the [Fn3] button

The [Fn3] button works as a shutter button in Self Shot Mode. (It can only be pressed fully.) The button allows you to take pictures of yourself while holding the camera with your right hand.

3. Recording Modes

Taking panorama pictures in Self Shot Mode

You can also take panorama pictures in Self Shot Mode. By recording with Panorama Shot Mode, you can enjoy a variety of self-portraits, such as those with your friends or those incorporating a wide background.

1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Rotate the monitor to enable Self Shot Mode.

• Instructions explaining how to take a picture will be displayed.

3 Read the recording instructions, and touch [Next] or [Start].

• The instructions continue to the next page. Follow the steps until the recording screen is displayed.

4 Point the camera at the front, and strike a pose while look at the monitor.

• The AF area is displayed around the subject’s face by the Face Detection function.

5 Press the shutter button halfway (or fully) to lock the focus and exposure.

• After pressing the shutter button halfway (or fully), release your finger from it completely.

• Touch [ ] to retry.

6 Point the camera to the position where you start recording, press the shutter

button fully, and pan the camera in the direction indicated on the screen in step

3 to take the picture.

7 Press the shutter button once again to end the picture recording.

• Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.

• Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of the guide.

∫ Changing the recording direction of panorama pictures

> [Rec]> [Panorama Settings] > [Direction]

• The [Picture Size] setting is disabled in Self Shot Mode.

• The number of recording pixels in the horizontal and vertical directions of the panorama image vary depending on the recording direction and the number of combined pictures. The maximum number of pixels is shown below.

Recording direction

Horizontal 4080 pixels 1920 pixels

Verti cal 2560 pixels 3840 pixels

Horizontal

Resolution

Vertical Resolution

3. Recording Modes

∫ Technique for Panorama Shot Mode

Swivel the camera around its centre when moving it in

Example: the recording direction. Hold the camera with both hands, taking care not to shake it.

• When the focal length is long, such as when a telephoto

lens is attached, move the camera slowly.

• If the camera shakes too much, pictures may not be able

to be recorded, or the recorded panorama picture may become narrower (smaller).

• Move the camera towards the edge of the range you wish

to record. (The edge of the range will not be recorded in the last frame) (P83)

• If you change the facial expression or blink, the recorded

picture may look unnatural. Try to stay still.

• We recommend setting the zoom position to Wide when using Self Shot Mode.

• Since the distance between the camera and subject is close when you take panorama pictures in Self Shot Mode, the edges of the pictures may appear significantly distorted.

3. Recording Modes

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Taking pictures of yourself in 4K Photo Mode

You can switch to 4K Photo Mode and take pictures of yourself.

Touch [ ].

• For information about the recording methods for 4K Photo Mode, refer to steps

(P119, 120).

• When recording 4K photos, the angle of view is narrower.

• For 4K photo recording, only [Filter Select] can be set.

• Be careful not to look at the light from the flash and the AF Assist Lamp directly.

• When the [Soft Skin] is set – If you set the effect level to [2] or higher, display of the recording screen will be delayed

more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.

– Since recording with this effect requires extra image processing, if you take a picture with

the effect level set to [2] or higher, it takes some time until you can take the next picture.

– The smoothing effect is applied to the part that has a similar tone to the complexion of a

subject, as well.

– This mode may not be effective under insufficient lighting.

• If you set [Defocusing] to [ ] (On), display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. In addition, since recording with [Defocusing] requires extra image-processing time, it takes some time until you can take the next picture.

2 through 3 of “Recording 4K Photos”

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3. Recording Modes

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Not available in these cases:

• This function is not available in the following cases: – When recording motion pictures – When using [Multi Exp.] – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When using [Stop Motion Animation]

• You cannot use [Soft Skin] and a [Background Control] setting of [ ] (Defocus) when using one of the following settings: – [Glistening Water]/[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic

Nightscape]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Soft Image of a Flower]/

[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode) – Creative Control Mode – Panorama Shot Mode – Manual Focus

• You cannot use a [Background Control] setting of [ ] (Clear) when using one of the following modes: – Any mode for Scene Guide Mode other than [Silky Skin]/[Monochrome] – Aperture-Priority AE Mode – Shutter-Priority AE Mode – Manual Exposure Mode – Child Mode – Portrait Mode – Creative Control Mode

• You cannot use [Shots] and [Countdown] when using the following mode: – Panorama Shot Mode

• If the distance to the subject is too close, the lens may fail to focus depending on the lens you are using, such as a telephoto lens.

Changing the way the shutter is released

In [Shutter], you can select the way you start recording without pressing the shutter button. We recommend that you avoid using the shutter button when, for example, jitter occurs during shutter operation.

• You can start recording with the shutter button regardless of the [Shutter] setting. When using [ ] (Shutter button only), only the shutter button can be used.

• For information on [ ] (Touch), refer to P48.

Not available in these cases:

• [ ] (Face) and [ ] (Buddy) are not available in the following cases:

– Recording Modes which do not allow setting to [š] of AF Mode (P101) – Panorama Shot Mode – In Manual Focus

3. Recording Modes

Face Shutter

The shutter is released when a face detected by the Face/Eye Detection function is covered with a hand or other object and then detected again.

1 Display the yellow frame of Face/Eye Detection. 2 Cover your face with your hand or other object so that the yellow frame disappears for

a moment.

3 When you move your hand away and the yellow frame appears, the shutter is released.

Buddy Shutter

The shutter is released when two faces detected by the Face/Eye Detection function move closer to each other.

1 Display two Face/Eye Detection frames.

• When [ ] (Buddy) is selected, even if several subjects are present, Face/Eye Detection detects only a maximum of two faces.

2 The shutter is released when the two frames come within a certain distance of each

other.

3. Recording Modes

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Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed (Programme AE Mode)

Recording Mode:

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.

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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In Programme AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Programme Shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE Mode.

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 the Programme Shift by rotating the control dial.

A Programme Shift indication

• To cancel Programme Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the control dial until the Programme Shift indication disappears. Programme Shift can easily be cancelled by setting a function button to [One Push AE].

(P81)

Not available in these cases:

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

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Recording Mode:

(Example: In Manual Exposure Mode)

Aperture

value

A Exposure meter B Aperture value C Shutter speed

Shutter

speed

• 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]. (P80)

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

• Rotate the control 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.

Small

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

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Rotate the control dial to set the aperture

value.

A Aperture value B Exposure meter

• When using a lens having an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to [A] to activate the control dial setting. At positions other than [A], the ring setting will take priority.

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

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Rotate the control dial to set the shutter

speed.

A Shutter speed B Exposure meter

• When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/50th of a second. (P158)

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

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Rotate the control dial to set the aperture

value and shutter speed.

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

• Each press of the cursor button 3 switches between

Aperture Setting and Shutter Speed Setting.

Available Shutter Speed (Sec.)

60 to 1/16000th (in [AUTO] shutter mode)

• Depending on the [Shutter Type] setting, the shutter speed range varies. (P189)

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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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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 you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes priority.

• When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/50th of a second. (P158)

3. Recording Modes

∫ About [T] (Time)

If you set the shutter speed to [T] (Time) and fully press the shutter button, an exposure starts. (Continues up to approximately 60 seconds.) If you press the shutter button again, the exposure will end.

• It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.

• When taking pictures with the shutter speed set to [T], we recommend using a tripod and taking pictures remotely by connecting the camera to a smartphone to prevent camera shake. (P246)

• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [T], noise may become visible. To avoid picture noise, we recommend setting [Long Shtr NR] in the [Rec] menu to [ON] before taking pictures. (P192)

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

3. Recording Modes

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

Applicable modes:

The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode.

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

before taking a picture by closing the 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.

1 Set a function button to [Preview]. (P55)

• The following step is an example in which [Preview] is assigned to [Fn5].

2 Touch [ ]. 3 Switch the effect preview screen by touching [Fn5].

• The screen switches each time [Fn5] is touched.

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Shutter speed effect: —

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Aperture effect: ±

Shutter speed effect: ±

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Depth of field properties

Aperture value Small Large

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Focus length of the lens Tel e Wide

Distance to the subject Near Distant

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

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Deep (Wide)

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¢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 1/16000th of a second.

Not available in these cases:

• Preview Mode is not available when recording with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of the 4K Photo function.

3. Recording Modes

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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 (P78) is anything other than when in Manual Exposure mode.

1 Set a function button to [One Push AE]. (P55) 2 (When exposure is not adequate)

Press function button .

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The exposure is changed to give a

suitable exposure.

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• 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 (P80) – When using a lens that includes an aperture ring

3. Recording Modes

Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

Recording Mode:

Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

• After the screen that asks you to check the recording direction is displayed, the horizontal/vertical guidelines will be displayed.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

Press the shutter button fully and move the camera in a small circle

in the direction of the arrow on the screen.

Recording from left to right

Image size: [STANDARD] Image size: [WIDE]

• Move the camera at a constant speed.

Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if the camera is moved too fast or slow.

Press the shutter button once again to end the picture recording.

• Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.

• Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of the guide.

A Recording direction and

panning (Guide)

3. Recording Modes

∫ Changing the recording direction and angle of view (image size) of panorama

pictures

> [Rec]> [Panorama Settings]

[Direction] Sets the recording direction.

[Picture Size]

• The number of recording pixels in the horizontal and vertical directions of the panorama picture varies depending on the image size, the recording direction and the number of combined pictures. The maximum number of pixels is shown below.

Image size Recording direction

[STANDARD]

[WIDE]

Sets the angle of view (image size).

[STANDARD]/[WIDE]

Horizontal

Resolution

Horizontal 8176 pixels 1920 pixels

Vertical 2560 pixels 7680 pixels

Horizontal 8176 pixels 960 pixels

Vertical 1280 pixels 7680 pixels

Vertical Resolution

∫ Technique for Panorama Shot Mode

A Move the camera in the recording direction

without shaking it. If the camera shakes too much, pictures may not be able to be recorded, or the recorded panorama picture may become narrower (smaller).

B Move the camera towards the edge of the

range you wish to record. (The edge of the range will not be recorded in the last frame)

3. Recording Modes

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∫ About playback

Pressing 3 will start scrolling playback automatically in the same direction as the recording.

• The following operations can be performed during scrolling playback.

3 Start panorama playback/Pause

4 Stop

¢ When the playback is paused, you can scroll forwards and backwards by dragging the

screen. When the scroll bar is touched, the playback position jumps to the touched position.

• When the focal length is long, such as when a telephoto lens is attached, move the camera slowly.

• The focus, White Balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness.

• When multiple pictures are combined to create a single panorama picture, the subject may appear distorted or the connection points may be noticeable in some cases.

Not available in these cases:

• A panorama picture may not be able to be created, or the pictures may not be combined properly when recording the following subjects or under the recording conditions below. – Subjects with a single, uniform colour or repetitive pattern (such as the sky or a beach) – Moving subjects (person, pet, car, waves, flowers blowing in the breeze, etc.) – Subjects where the colour or patterns change in a short time (such as an image appearing

on a display) – Dark places – Locations with flickering light sources such as fluorescent lights or candles

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)

Recording Mode:

If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, colour, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press 2/1 to select the scene.

• The scene can also be selected by dragging an example image or the slide bar.

Press [MENU/SET].

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

• To change the Scene Guide Mode, select the [ ] tab on the menu screen, select [Scene Switch], and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step

• The following items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. – Items other than the picture quality adjustment in [Photo Style] – [Sensitivity] – [Filter Settings] – [Metering Mode] – [HDR] – [Multi Exp.] – [Digital Zoom]

• Although White Balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of scene, you can fine tune the White Balance (P117) or use White Balance bracketing (P118) by pressing the cursor button 1 on the recording screen.

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

2 on P85.

3. Recording Modes

Types of Scene Guide Mode

Displaying the description of each scene and recording tips

Press [DISP.] while the scene selection screen is displayed.

• When it is set to the guide display, detailed explanations and tips for each scene are displayed.

Normal display Guide display List display

[Silky Skin]

• The smoothing effect is applied to the part that has a similar tone to the complexion of a subject, as well.

• This mode may not be effective under insufficient lighting.

[Relaxing Tone] [Distinct Scenery]

[Bright Blue Sky] [Romantic Sunset Glow]

[Vivid Sunset Glow] [Glistening Water]

[Clear Nightscape] [Cool Night Sky]

[Backlit Softness]

• Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the objects other than water surface.

3. Recording Modes

[Warm Glowing Nightscape] [Artistic Nightscape]

[Glittering Illuminations] [Handheld Night Shot]

[Clear Night Portrait]

• We recommend using a tripod

• When [Clear Night Portrait] is

[Appetizing Food]

• For close-up recording, we

[Freeze Animal Motion]

• The initial setting for the AF

[Monochrome]

and the self-timer.

selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture.

recommend that you close the flash and avoid using it.

assist lamp is [OFF].

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

• The angle of view will be slightly narrower.

[Soft Image of a Flower]

• For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash and avoid using it.

[Cute Dessert]

• For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash and avoid using it.

[Clear Sports Shot]

3. Recording Modes

Taking pictures of children or portraits with optimal settings

Recording Mode:

The camera optimises the exposure, colour tone, focus, and other settings for subjects.

• The following items cannot be set because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. – Items other than the picture quality adjustment in [Photo Style] – [Sensitivity] – [Metering Mode] – [HDR] – [Multi Exp.] – [Digital Zoom]

Child Mode

This mode lets you take clear pictures of moving children or other similar subjects by minimising jitter with a faster shutter speed.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

• Child Mode uses the following settings: – Drive mode: Burst ([M]) – Touch shutter function: Enabled – Focus mode: [AFF]

Portrait Mode

The brightness of the face is adjusted and the background is defocused to create a clear portrait.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

• If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance between the camera and the subject.

3. Recording Modes

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Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)

Recording Mode:

This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press 3/4 to select the image effects

(filters).

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].

• If you select the [ ] tab on the menu screen, you can select the following menu items:

– [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. (P182)

• 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.

3. Recording Modes

Types of image effects

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

[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]

3. Recording Modes

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

1 Touch [ ] , and then touch [ ].

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.

• Touching [ ] allows you to set the recording orientation (defocus orientation).

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

portion.

• The portion can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinching in (P47) the screen.

• Pressing [DISP.] will return the in-focus portion setting back to the default setting.

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 Touch [ ] , and then touch [ ].

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.

• Pressing [DISP.] will return the frame back to the centre.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

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

3. Recording Modes

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

1 Touch [ ], and then touch [ ].

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 Rotate the control dial to adjust the size of the light

source.

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

• Pressing [DISP.] will return the light source setting back to the default setting.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Adjust the effect to fit your preferences

The strength and colours of the effects can be easily adjusted to fit your preferences.

1 Press 1 to display the setting screen. 2 Rotate the control dial to set.

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

Image effect Items that can be set

[Expressive] Freshness Understated colours Pop colours

[Retro] Colour Yellow emphasised Red emphasised

[Old Days] Contrast Low contrast High contrast

[High Key] Colour Pink emphasised

[Low Key] Colour Red emphasised Blue emphasised

[Sepia] Contrast Low contrast High contrast

Aquamarine emphasised

3. Recording Modes

Image effect Items that can be set

[Monochrome] Colour

[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 Green tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone

[Toy Effect] Colour Orange emphasised Blue emphasised

[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 Yellow tone/Red tone/Blue tone/White tone

Contrast Low contrast High contrast

Grittiness Less gritty Grittier

Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus

Area with reduced peripheral brightness

Yellow

emphasised

Small Large

Length of the rays of light

Short Long

Number of the rays of light

Smaller Larger

Angle of the rays of light

Rotate to the left Rotate to the right

Small amount of

colour

Blue

emphasised

Large amount of

colour

3. Recording Modes

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Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)

1 Press 3 to display the brightness setting screen. 2 Press [Fn1] to display the blurriness setting screen. 3 Rotate the control dial to set.

• If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen.

• Pressing [ ] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the setting.

Not available in these cases:

• This function is not available in the following case: – [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

Setting brightness

1 Press 3 to display the setting screen. 2 Rotate the control dial to set.

• You can adjust the Exposure Bracket setting by pressing

3/4 while the brightness setting screen is displayed.

(P139)

• If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen.

∫ 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.

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

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Adjusting Focus Automatically

By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in various scenes.

Set the [Focus Mode] to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC].

• The Focus Mode will be set. (P97)

Press 2 ().

Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press

[MENU/SET].

• The Auto Focus Mode will be set. (P99)

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. (Detection with Starlight AF works only for approximately 1/3 of the centre area of the screen.)

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When the subject is not

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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.

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

Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)

Applicable modes:

The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.

> [Rec] > [Focus Mode]

Item Scene (recommended)

Subject is still

[AFS]

(Auto Focus

Single)

[AFF]

(Auto Focus

Flexible)

[AFC]

(Auto Focus Continuous)

[MF] Set the focus manually. (P107)

(Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.)

“AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed while it is pressed halfway.

Movement cannot be predicted (Children, pets, etc.)

“AFF” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Flexible”. In this mode, focusing is performed automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus is corrected to match the movement automatically.

Subject is moving (Sport, trains, etc.)

“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. When the subject is moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the subject position at the time of recording. (Movement prediction)

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

When recording using [AFF], [AFC]

• It may take time to focus on the subject when you operate the zoom from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.

• Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.

• While the shutter button is pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen.

• Focus Mode settings of [AFF] and [AFC] work in the same manner as [AFS] in the following situations: – When recording with [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]) of the 4K Photo function – In low light situations

• Even if you change the Focus Mode setting in Child Mode, the setting for other Recording Modes stays the same. The Focus Mode setting for Child Mode works independently.

• In Panorama Shot Mode, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set.

• When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set.

• [AFF] is not available when recording 4K photos. [Continuous AF] works during recording.

• The Focus Mode cannot be set when recording using [Post Focus].

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

Auto Focus Mode

Applicable modes:

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.

The camera automatically detects the person’s face and eyes. An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while the exposure will be optimised for the face.

([Face/Eye

Detection])

([Tracking])

([49-Area])

, etc.

([Custom Multi])

(When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ])

• Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes that can be detected are only those of the face that is in focus.

• You can change the eye to be in focus. (P101)

• Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P104)

The camera focuses on the subject you specify. The exposure will be optimised for the subject. (When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ].) Focus and exposure will keep on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) (P101)

Up to 49 AF areas can be focused. This is effective when a subject is not in the centre of the screen.

• You can select areas to be in focus. (P105)

From among 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the subject.

(P102)

([1-Area])

([Pinpoint])

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the screen.

• Position and size of the AF area can be changed.

(P104)

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.

• The focus position can be set on an enlarged screen. (P105)

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

Pressing the shutter button halfway to adjust the composition

When the subject is not in the centre of the composition in [Ø], you can bring the subject into the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the picture. (Only when the focus mode is set to [AFS].)

∫ Restrictions on Auto Focus Mode

• The AF Mode is fixed to [š] in the following cases.

– In Self Shot Mode

(If [š] is not available with the current Recording Mode, an available focus setting for each Recording Mode will be used.)

• The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] in the following cases.

– When using the Digital Zoom – [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

• The AF Mode is not available when recording with [Post Focus].

([Face/Eye Detection])

• It cannot be set to [š] in the following cases.

– [Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/

[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode)

([Tracking])

• [ ] cannot be used with [Time Lapse Shot].

• In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø].

– [Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a Flower]/[Monochrome] (Scene

Guide Mode)

– [Sepia]/[Monochrome]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/

[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)

– [Monochrome]/[L.Monochrome] ([Photo Style])

([Pinpoint])

• In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø].

– When recording motion pictures – When recording 4K photos

• It cannot be set to [ ] in the following cases. – [AFF]/[AFC] (focus mode)

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Panasonic DC-GX800EB Operating Instructions

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

Inserting the Battery

Charging

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)

Card Information

Formatting the card (initialisation)

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

Attaching/Removing the Lens

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Re-adjusting the clock

Basic Operations

Tips for taking good pictures

Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100) is attached]

Adjust the angle of the monitor

Shutter button (Taking pictures)

Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)

Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)

Control Dial

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

[DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)

Touch screen (Touch operations)

Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function

[REC. SETTING RESET] button (Resetting the recording settings)

Setting menu items

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

Customising the Quick Menu settings

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons)

Entering Text

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

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

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

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

Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot])

Changing the way the shutter is released

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 panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)

Taking pictures of children or portraits with optimal settings

Child Mode

Portrait Mode

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)

Adjusting Focus Automatically

Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)

Auto Focus Mode