Panasonic DC-GX9 Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DC-GX9

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

Message displays →322

Q&A Troubleshooting →324

Finding the information you need →2

Contents →5

Contents by Function →11

Names and Functions of Main Parts →16

Menu list →188

DVQP1465ZA

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Finding the information you need

In this “Operating Instructions for advanced features”, you can find the information you need from the following pages. By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the information.

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For details on how to use this manual,

see the next page.

How to use this manual

Recording mode icons

Recording mode:

In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated menus and functions.

(Custom Mode) has different functions depending on the recording mode that is

registered.

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

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032).

Click this icon to jump to “Finding the information you need”.

Click this icon to jump to “Contents”.

Click this icon to jump to “Menu list”.

Click this icon to return to the previously displayed page.

How to use this manual

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About the symbols in the text

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

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

Tips for skilful use and points for recording.

(→00) Indicates the reference page. Click to go to the corresponding page.

Steps for setting a menu item are described as follows: Example: To change the [Quality] setting to [ ] in the [Rec] menu

→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

• This operating instructions express the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as

• Dial operations are illustrated as below.

Turn the front dial

Rotate the rear dial

Press the rear dial

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Finding the information you need ..... 2

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

Before Use

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Before use ......................................... 13

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

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Names and Functions

of Main Parts ..................................... 16

Preparations

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......... 21

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Charging battery ............................... 22

Inserting the battery ...................................23

Charging the battery ..................................24

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Inserting and removing the card

(optional) ............................................ 32

Basics

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Holding the camera ........................... 42

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Adjusting the angle of the monitor

and viewfinder ................................... 44

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Buttons/Dials

Used for Recording ........................... 45

[LVF ] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder)

Shutter button (Taking pictures) .................46

Motion picture button

(Recording motion pictures).......................46

Mode dial (Select the recording mode) ......47

Front Dial/Rear Dial ...................................47

Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button

(Selecting/setting items) ............................50

[DISP.] button

(Switching the display information) ............50

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Touch screen (Touch operations)....53

Focusing on the subject at the touched

position (Touch AF, Touch Shutter) ............54

Matching the brightness to the touched

position ([Touch AE]) ..................................55

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Contents by Function ....................... 11

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About the Lens .................................. 20

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About the Card .................................. 33

Formatting the card (initialisation)..............34

Estimated recording capacity

(number of pictures/recording time) ...........34

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Attaching/Removing the Lens ......... 36

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Setting the clock ............................... 40

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Setting the menu ............................... 56

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Calling frequently-used menus instantly

(Quick Menu) ..................................... 58

Change the Quick Menu to your

preferred item ............................................59

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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons

(Function buttons) ............................ 60

Using the function buttons during

recording ....................................................61

Using the function buttons during

playback.....................................................62

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Entering Text .....................................63

Recording mode

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ..................... 64

[Intelligent Auto] menu ...............................66

Setting colouring ........................................67

Setting brightness (exposure)/ blurriness of the background

(Defocus control function) ..........................68

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Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed

(Programme AE Mode) ..................... 69

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Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed ... 70

Taking pictures by setting the aperture

value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode) .............70

Taking pictures by setting the shutter

speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode) ..............71

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

(Manual Exposure Mode) ..........................72

Checking the effects of the aperture value

and shutter speed (Preview Mode) ............74

Easily set aperture value / shutter speed

for suitable exposure (One Push AE) ........75

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Recording panorama pictures

(Panorama Shot Mode) ..................... 76

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Taking pictures according to the scene

(Scene Guide Mode) ......................... 79

Types of Scene Guide Mode .....................80

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects

(Creative Control Mode) ................... 83

Types of picture effects ..............................84

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Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/ shutter speed/ISO sensitivity

(Creative Video Mode) ...................... 89

Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed position

([4K Live Cropping]) ...................................91

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Registering your own settings and recording

(Custom Mode) .................................. 93

Registering your own settings

([Cust.Set Mem.]).......................................93

Recording using registered custom set .....94

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus ..... 95

Set the Focus Mode (AFS, AFF, AFC) .......96

Switching [AF Mode] ..................................97

Changing the position and size

of the AF area ..........................................103

Setting the AF area position

with the touch pad....................................106

Optimising the focus and brightness

for a touched position ..............................107

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Taking pictures with

Manual Focus .................................. 108

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Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure

(AF/AE Lock) ....................................111

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Taking pictures with

Exposure Compensation ................ 112

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 114

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Adjusting the White Balance ......... 116

4K Photo and Drive Settings

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Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting

pictures to save ............................... 120

Recording with the 4K Photo function .....120

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and

saving ......................................................124

Notes on the 4K Photo function ...............129

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Adjusting the focus after recording

([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) .... 132

Recording using [Post Focus] ..................132

Select the focus point and save the

picture ([Post Focus])...............................134

Select the focus range to combine and create a single picture

([Focus Stacking]) ....................................135

Notes on the [Post Focus]/

[Focus Stacking] ......................................136

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Selecting a Drive Mode ................... 137

Burst function ...........................................138

Taking pictures with self-timer..................140

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Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically

(Bracket Recording) ........................ 141

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

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

Focus Bracket ..........................................144

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Taking pictures automatically at set intervals

[Time Lapse Shot] ........................... 145

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Creating stop motion animation

[Stop Motion Animation] ................ 148

Contents

Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

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Correcting jitter ............................... 151

Setting the focal length of a lens .............153

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Using Zoom ..................................... 155

Optical Zoom ...........................................155

Raising the telescopic effect ....................156

Changing the settings for a

power zoom lens......................................159

Using the zoom by performing touch

operations (Touch zoom) .........................160

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Taking pictures with flash .............. 161

Recording motion pictures

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Recording Motion Picture/

4K Motion Picture ........................... 171

Setting the format, picture size and

recording frame rate ................................173

Adjusting the focus while recording

motion pictures ([Continuous AF]) ...........175

Playing Back and Editing Pictures

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Setting the Flash Functions ........... 163

Changing the firing mode

(Manual flash) ..........................................163

Changing Flash Mode..............................164

Setting the 2nd curtain sync ....................166

Adjusting the flash output ........................167

Synchronising the flash output with the camera during Exposure

Compensation..........................................167

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Taking Pictures with

Wireless Flashes ............................. 168

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Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being

recorded ........................................... 176

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Recording Snap Movies ................. 177

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Viewing your pictures ..................... 180

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Viewing motion pictures ................ 181

Capturing still pictures from

motion pictures ........................................182

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Switching the Playback Method .... 183

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback Zoom”......................................183

Viewing a list of pictures

“Multi Playback” .......................................183

Viewing pictures by their recording date

“Calendar Playback” ................................184

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Viewing group pictures .................. 185

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Deleting pictures ............................. 187

Using Menu Functions

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Menu list .......................................... 188

[Rec] ........................................................189

[Motion Picture] ........................................205

[Custom] ..................................................207

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

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What you can do with the

Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function ............. 252

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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Function ............... 253

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Connecting the camera to a

smartphone ..................................... 256

Installing the smartphone/tablet app

“Panasonic Image App” ........................... 256

Connecting the camera to a smartphone

compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy ....257

Connecting the camera to a smartphone that does not support for

Bluetooth Low Energy..............................260

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Controlling with a Smartphone ...... 264

Turning on/off the camera using a

smartphone ..............................................264

Operating the shutter button of the camera using a smartphone

(remote recording) ...................................265

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

on social media sites ...............................269

Transferring recorded images to a

smartphone automatically ........................270

Writing location information of a

smartphone on a recorded image ............272

Synchronising the camera’s clock

with a smartphone ...................................273

Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your

preference on a smartphone....................273

[Setup] .....................................................223

[My Menu] ................................................234

[Playback] ................................................235

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Displaying still pictures on a TV .... 275

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Sending pictures ............................. 276

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Sending pictures to a

smartphone ..................................... 279

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Wireless printing ............................. 280

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Sending pictures to AV device ....... 281

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Sending pictures to a PC ............... 282

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Using WEB services ....................... 284

When sending images to

WEB service ............................................284

When sending images to

[Cloud Sync. Service] ..............................287

About the [LUMIX CLUB] .........................288

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About Wi-Fi connections ................ 291

Connecting via a wireless access point

([Via Network]) .........................................291

Connecting directly ([Direct]) ...................294

Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([Select a destination from History] /

[Select a destination from Favorite]) ........295

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[Wi-Fi Setup] .................................... 297

Connecting with other devices

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Enjoying 4K motion pictures ......... 298

Viewing 4K motion pictures .....................298

Storing 4K motion pictures.......................299

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Viewing on TV screen ..................... 300

Recording while monitoring

camera images ........................................302

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ....303

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Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ... 304

Downloading software .............................305

Copying still pictures and motion

pictures ....................................................307

Others

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Optional accessories ...................... 313

External Flash (optional) ..........................313

AC adaptor (optional) /

DC coupler (optional) ...............................314

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List of monitor/viewfinder

displays ............................................ 315

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Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the

recorder ........................................... 309

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Printing ............................................ 310

Printing with date and text .......................312

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Message displays ........................... 322

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Q&A

Troubleshooting .............................. 324

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Usage cautions and notes ............. 333

Contents by Function

Recording

Recording mode ...........................................47

[Preview] .......................................................74

Panorama Shot Mode ...................................76

Bracket recording .......................................141

[Time Lapse Shot] .......................................145

[Stop Motion Animation] .............................. 148

[Silent Mode] ...............................................201

[Multi Exp.] ..................................................204

4K Photo

[4K PHOTO]................................................120

[Post Focus] recording ................................132

Focus (AF/MF)

Auto Focus ...................................................95

AF Mode .......................................................97

Adjusting the AF area position ....................103

Manual Focus .............................................108

AF/AE Lock ................................................. 111

Drive

Drive Mode .................................................137

Burst function ..............................................138

[Self Timer] .................................................140

Exposure

[Touch AE] ....................................................55

[One Push AE] .............................................. 75

AF/AE Lock ................................................. 111

Exposure Compensation ............................ 112

ISO sensitivity ............................................. 11 4

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

[Metering Mode] ..........................................196

Picture Quality and Colour Tone

White Balance ............................................ 116

[Picture Size] ..............................................190

[Quality] ......................................................190

[Photo Style] ...............................................192

[Filter Settings] ............................................194

[Color Space] ..............................................196

[Highlight Shadow] ......................................197

[i.Dynamic] ..................................................198

[i.Resolution] ...............................................198

[Long Shtr NR] ............................................199

[Shading Comp.] .........................................200

[Diffraction Compensation] .........................200

[HDR] ..........................................................203

Stabiliser

Dual I.S. ......................................................151

5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabiliser ...................151

Flash

[Flash Mode] ...............................................164

2nd curtain synchro ....................................166

[Flash Adjust.] .............................................167

Wireless flash settings ................................168

Monitoring

Recording while monitoring camera

images ........................................................302

Motion Picture

Creative Video Mode ....................................89

[4K Live Cropping] ........................................91

[Rec Format]/[Rec Quality] .........................173

Taking still pictures while a motion picture

is being recorded ........................................176

[Snap Movie] ...............................................177

Audio

[Sound Rec Level Adj.] ...............................205

[Wind Noise Canceller] ...............................206

Screen settings

[Sound Rec Level Disp.] .............................205

[Monochrome Live View] ............................214

[Center Marker] ...........................................216

[Zebra Pattern] ............................................217

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format] ........................................................34

[Clock Set] ....................................................40

Dioptre adjustment .......................................45

Quick Menu ..................................................58

[Beep] .........................................................225

[Economy] ...................................................226

[Reset] (initialisation) ..................................232

[Sensor Cleaning] .......................................233

Playback

Picture playback .........................................180

Motion picture playback ..............................181

Playback Zoom ...........................................183

Multi Playback ............................................183

Delete .........................................................187

[Auto Review] .............................................214

[Slide Show] ................................................236

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ........................248, 250

Contents by Function

Customisation

Function buttons ...........................................60

Custom Mode ...............................................93

[Custom] menu ...........................................207

Edit

[Post Focus] ................................................134

[Focus Stacking] .........................................135

[Title Edit] ....................................................239

[RAW Processing] .......................................240

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] ...........................242

[Light Composition] .....................................243

[Sequence Composition] ............................244

[Clear Retouch] ...........................................245

[Text Stamp] ................................................246

[Resize] .......................................................247

[Cropping] ...................................................248

Image settings

[Protect] ......................................................238

[Rating] .......................................................238

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Image App

Image App ..................................................256

Remote start-up ..........................................264

Remote recording .......................................265

Auto transfer ...............................................270

Connecting with other devices

Transferring images to a PC .......................304

PHOTOfunSTUDIO ....................................305

SILKYPIX ....................................................306

Playing back pictures on a TV screen ........300

[VIERA Link] ...............................................303

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV ....................275

Printing images ...........................................280

Sending images to an AV device ................281

Sending images to a PC .............................282

Sending images to a WEB service .............284

Using [Cloud Sync. Service] .......................287

Recorder

Dubbing ......................................................309

Printer

PictBridge ...................................................310

Before Use

Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens,

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monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk that sand,

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water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions may damage the camera, and such damage may not be repairable.

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

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.

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

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

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

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of

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temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens, monitor, or viewfinder dirty, cause mould, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using

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it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.

Before Use

Before use

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorised use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→333)

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Before using the camera, make sure all accessories specified in the attached “Basic Operating Instructions” are supplied.

For details on the optional accessories, refer to (→313) or “Basic Operating Instructions”.

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

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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.

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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card

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in the text.

Cards are optional.

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Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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Optional accessories (→313)

Names and Functions of Main Parts

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Camera body

Before Use

1 2 3

4 5

7 6

Shutter button (→46)

Front dial (→47)

Shoulder strap eyelet (→21)

Exposure compensation dial (→112 )

Mode dial (→47)

Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→40)

Motion picture button (→46, 171)

Flash (→42, 161)

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→313)

Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Focus distance reference mark (→110 )

Eyecup (→334)

Viewfinder (→45, 315)

8 9 10

Eye sensor (→45)

Dioptre adjustment dial (→45)

Stereo microphone (→42, 206)

Lens release button (→36)

Lens lock pin

Mount

Sensor

Lens fitting mark (→36)

Self-timer indicator (→140) /

AF Assist Lamp (→42, 209)

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Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

22 23 24 25

[LVF ] button (→45) /

[Fn3] button (→60)

Focus mode lever (→96, 108)

[ ] (Flash open) button (→161)

[AF/AE LOCK] button (→111)

Charging lamp (→25) /

WIRELESS connection lamp (→253)

[ ] ([Post Focus]) button (→132) /

[Fn1] button (→60)

[ ] (Delete) button (→187) /

[Q.MENU/ [Fn2] button (→60)

[ ] (Playback) button (→180)

Cursor button (→50)

[ [ [ [

[MENU/SET] button (→50, 56)

[DISP.] button (→50)

Rear dial (→47)

Speaker (→42, 225)

] (Cancel) button (→58) /

] (ISO sensitivity) ( ) (→114)

] (White balance) ( ) (→116)

] (Drive Mode) ( ) (→137)

] (AF Mode) ( ) (→97)

2927 30

31 32

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Socket cover (→24)

[HDMI] socket (→300)

[USB/CHARGE] socket (→24, 307, 310)

Card/Battery door (→23, 32)

Release lever (→23, 32)

DC coupler cover (→314)

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

Tripod mount (→338)

Do not attach this unit to tripods that have screws with a length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may damage this unit or the unit may not be secured properly on the tripod.

Touch screen (→53) / monitor (→315)

Function buttons [Fn4] to [Fn8] are touch icons.

They can be displayed by touching the [ ] tab on the recording screen.

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Lens

H-FS12032

Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

H-FS35100

1 2

H-FS12060

1 5

H-H020A

1 5

Lens surface

Zoom ring (→155)

Contact point

Lens fitting mark (→36)

3 4

1 5

3 4

H-FS1442A

3 4

1 5

3 4

H-FS14140

3 4

1 5

Focus ring (→108)

[O.I.S.] switch (→152)

Lens mount rubber (→336)

2 6

3 4

Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

• The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual focus by operating the camera. (→108)

• 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] (→175) is set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you. (→171) Also, it is not possible to set the Focus Mode to [AFC] or [AFF]. (→96)

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)

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 Micro Four Thirds lens is equivalent to double when converted to the

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35 mm film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.)

Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)

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.

Preparations

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 hole

at the shoulder strap eyelet

Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap

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.

Preparations

Charging battery

Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera.

• Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Charge

Turn off Yes Turn on No

About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to 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.

Inserting the battery

To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.

Slide the release lever to the [OPEN]

position and open the card/battery door

Release lever

Insert the battery all the way

• Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever.

Close the card/battery door and then

slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position

Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation ( Lever

Preparations

Charging battery

[OPEN]

[LOCK]

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To remove battery

Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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

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If you close the card/battery door with the battery not inserted all the way, the battery may pop out.

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To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes

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off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

Remove battery from camera after use.

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Preparations

Charging battery

Charging the battery

We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).

Insert the battery into the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off.

The battery can be charged from an outlet or through a PC.

USB connection cable (supplied) AC adaptor (supplied) To the electrical outlet Computer

Getting ready: Turn on the computer.

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To open the socket cover

Press lightly Keep pressing and slide

Remove your finger

• The socket cover will be stored inside the camera.

To close the cover

• When the cover is completely closed, it snaps into place.

Preparations

Charging battery

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Connect the USB connection cable (supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket

[USB/CHARGE] socket

• This terminal is located at the bottom when the camera is in an upright position.

• Always check the direction of the socket, and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the socket could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.

If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.

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If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera,

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the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time. Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not

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connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

Charging lamp indications

Charging lamp (Red)

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete

(After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.)

Flashing: Charging error

(For instructions on correcting the problem, refer to (→324).)

Preparations

Charging battery

Notes on charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 190 min.

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power supply capacity of the computer.

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause

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malfunction of the camera. Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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Do not use a USB extension cable.

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The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated accessories of

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this camera. Do not use them for other devices. Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after

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being charged.) If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may not complete

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properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect it to the camera.

Remaining battery

75% or higher

74% to 50%

49% to 25%

24% or below

Low battery

Blinking in red

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

• Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Preparations

Charging battery

Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time

Numbers of recordable still pictures are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.

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Recording still pictures (When using monitor)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures Recording time Approx. 130 min.

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 pictures Recording time Approx. 120 min.

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Preparations

Charging battery

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Recording still pictures (When using viewfinder (LVF))

The values in parentheses apply when [Time] in [Power Save LVF Shooting] is set to [1SEC] and [Power Save LVF Shooting] is activated. (Using Panasonic measurement conditions based on CIPA standards)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 pictures (Approx. 900 pictures) Recording time Approx. 120 min.

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 240 pictures (Approx. 860 pictures) Recording time Approx. 120 min.

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 240 pictures (Approx. 820 pictures) Recording time Approx. 120 min.

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Charging battery

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Recording motion pictures (When using monitor)

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

Available recording time Approx. 90 min. Actual available recording time

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Approx. 45 min.

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/60p] or [FHD/28M/50p])

Available recording time Approx. 90 min. Actual available recording time

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Approx. 45 min.

Preparations

Charging battery

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/100M/30p] or [4K/100M/25p])

Available recording time Approx. 70 min. Actual available recording time

Available recording time Approx. 80 min. Actual available recording time

Available recording time Approx. 70 min. Actual available recording time

Available recording time Approx. 80 min. Actual available recording time

Available recording time Approx. 70 min. Actual available recording time

The time you can actually record when repeating actions such as turning the camera on/off and

starting/stopping recording.

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Viewing pictures (When using monitor)

Playback time Approx. 210 min.

Playback time Approx. 200 min.

Playback time Approx. 210 min.

Playback time Approx. 200 min.

Playback time Approx. 210 min.

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Approx. 35 min.

Approx. 40 min.

Approx. 35 min.

Approx. 40 min.

Approx. 35 min.

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