Panasonic DC-S1 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Digital Camera

DC-S1

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and

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Model No.

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save this manual for future use.

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market

today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.

Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located

on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient

camera information source.

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital

Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this

Owner’s Manual.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for

purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the

purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

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About Owner’s Manual

0 This document provides an explanation with the assumption that menu settings are

in the default settings.

0 Description in this document is based on the interchangeable lens (S-R24105).

Symbols Used in the Text

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Symbols for recording modes, pictures, and videos that can be used

In this document, symbols are placed at the start of functional explanations (recording

modes, pictures, and videos) showing conditions in which these functions can be

used.

Black icons show conditions in which these can be used, and gray icons show

conditions in which these cannot be used.

Example: /

Operating symbols

In this document, camera operation is explained using the following symbols:

A Front dial

B Rear dial

C 3421

D Press the center of the joystick

E [MENU/SET] button

F Control dial

0 For information about operation methods of the operation part, refer to page 69.
0 Other symbols, such as icons shown on the camera screen, are also used in

explanations.

0 This document describes the procedure for selecting menu items as follows:

Example) Set [Picture Quality] of the [Photo] ([Image Quality]) menu to [STD.].

¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Picture Quality] ¨ Select [STD.]

For information about menu operation methods, refer to page 80.

Cursor button up/down/left/right

or

Joystick up/down/left/right

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About Owner’s Manual

Notification classification symbols

In this document, notifications are classified and described using the following

symbols:

To confirm prior to using the function

Hints for better use of the camera and tips for recording

Notifications and supplementary items regarding specifications

Related information and page number

Download PDF Format “Owner’s Manual”

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To download this document in PDF format from a website, either enter the

URL below directly, or scan the QR code.

https://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DC-S1&dest=PP

0 Click the desired language.

The URL and QR code above can also be accessed from the [Setup]

menu, [Online Manual].

¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ Select [Online Manual]

Settings: [URL display]/[QR Code display]

0

You will need Adobe Reader to browse or print the “Owner’s Manual” (PDF format).

You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your

OS from the following website. (As of January 2019)

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

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Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

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Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

0 Use the recommended accessories.
0 Do not remove covers.
0 Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service

personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be

easily accessible.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom

Battery charger Bottom

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Information for Your Safety

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

How to Display Certification and Compliance Information

Certification and compliance information for this camera can be viewed on the
menu screen.

1 Select the [Others] tab of the [Setup] menu.
2 Select [Approved Regulations] and confirm your selection.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) Contains IC : 772C-LB1JS955

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt

RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the device.

5.15-5.35 GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.

High-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands

5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause

interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are

associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that

these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless

devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range

while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by

heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects

causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures

have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some

biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by

additional research. DC-S1 has been tested and found to comply with ISED

radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets

RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

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Information for Your Safety

∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

0 Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
0 Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
0 Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
0 Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
0 Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes.
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

CAUTION

0

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.

0 When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer

and ask for the correct method of disposal.

0

Do not heat or expose to flame.

0 Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of

time with doors and windows closed.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60 xC (140 xF) or incinerate.

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Information for Your Safety

∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another

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confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

0

The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The

primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical

outlet.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.

But

0 In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC

power supply only.

0 When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug

adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

0 When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use

is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

0 Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC

plug adaptor or AC cord set.

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Information for Your Safety

Cautions for Use

0 Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied USB connection

cables (C–C and A–C).

0 Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one.
0 Always use a genuine Panasonic Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional).
0 Use a “High Speed HDMI cable” with the HDMI logo.

Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.

“High Speed HDMI cable” (Type A–Type A plug, up to 1.5 m (4.9 feet) long)

0 Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
0 Do not use the synchro cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
0 Do not use the stereo microphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic

equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may

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be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

0 Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely

affecting the pictures and/or sound.

0 Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic

fields created by speakers or large motors.

0 Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures

and/or sound.

0 If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning

properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then

reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

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If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/

or sound may be adversely affected.

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Information for Your Safety

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you

have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for

information on how to recycle this battery.

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Chapters

1. Introduction

2. Getting Started

3. Basic Operations

4. Easy Recording

5. Image Recording

6. Focus/Zoom

7. Drive/Shutter

8. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity

9. White Balance/Image Quality

10. Flash

11. Recording Videos

12. Playing Back and Editing of Images

13. Camera Customization

14. Menu Guide

15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

16. Connecting to Other Devices

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63

84

89

98

132

185

201

223

237

267

285

310

377

433

17. Materials

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Contents

About Owner’s Manual ................................................................ 3

Information for Your Safety..........................................................5

Cautions for Use.................................................................................. 9

Chapters ....................................................................................11

Contents by Function.................................................................20

1. Introduction 23

Before Use .................................................................................23

Standard Accessories................................................................26

Lenses That Can Be Used.........................................................28

Memory Cards That Can Be Used.............................................29

Names of Parts .......................................................................... 31

Camera.............................................................................................. 31

Supplied Lens.................................................................................... 35

Displaying Viewfinder/Monitor ...........................................................36

Status LCD Display ........................................................................... 37

2. Getting Started 38

Attaching a Shoulder Strap ........................................................ 38

Charging the Battery..................................................................40

Charging with the Charger ................................................................ 40

Battery Insertion ................................................................................ 43

Charging the Battery with the Camera .............................................. 45

Charging While Using the Camera .................................................... 47

Notifications Regarding Charging/Power Supply............................... 49

[Power Save Mode] ........................................................................... 51

Inserting Cards (Optional)..........................................................53

Formatting Cards (Initialization)......................................................... 55

Attaching a Lens........................................................................56

Attaching a Lens Hood ...................................................................... 58

Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time)............ 60

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3. Basic Operations 63

Basic Recording Operations ...................................................... 63

How to Hold the Camera....................................................................63

Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor .....................................................65

Taking Pictures ..................................................................................66

Recording Videos...............................................................................67

Selecting the Recording Mode...........................................................68

Camera Setting Operations ....................................................... 69

Display Settings......................................................................... 73

Setting the Viewfinder ........................................................................73

Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder .................................74

Switching the Display Information......................................................75

Turning On the Status LCD Backlight ................................................77

Quick Menu ...............................................................................78

Menu Operation Methods.......................................................... 80

[Reset]................................................................................................83

4. Easy Recording 84

Intelligent Auto Mode .................................................................84

Recording Using Touch Functions ............................................ 87

Touch Shutter ....................................................................................87

Touch AE ...........................................................................................88

5. Image Recording 89

[Aspect Ratio] ............................................................................ 89

[Picture Size] ............................................................................. 90

[Picture Quality] ......................................................................... 92

[Double Card Slot Function] ...................................................... 94

[Folder / File Settings]................................................................ 95

[File Number Reset]................................................................... 97

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6. Focus/Zoom 98

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................................... 98

Using AF .................................................................................... 99

[AF Custom Setting(Photo)] ............................................................ 103

Selecting the AF Mode ............................................................105

[Face/Eye/Body/Animal Detect.]..................................................... 106

[Tracking]........................................................................................ 109

[225-Area]....................................................................................... 111

[Zone (Vert./ Horz.)]/ [Zone (Square)]/ [Zone (Oval)]...................... 112

[1-Area+]/ [1-Area].......................................................................... 114

[Pinpoint] ........................................................................................ 115

[Custom1] to [Custom3].................................................................. 117

AF Area Movement Operation .................................................119

Moving the AF Area by Touch ......................................................... 120

Moving the AF Area Position with the Touch Pad ...........................122

[Focus Switching for Vert / Hor]....................................................... 123

Record Using MF..................................................................... 124

Recording Images with Zoom ..................................................128

Extended Tele Conversion ..............................................................129

7. Drive/Shutter 132

Selecting the Drive Mode.........................................................132

Taking Burst Pictures...............................................................133

6K/4K Photo Recording ...........................................................137

Notes on 6K/4K Photos ...................................................................142

Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File ..............................145

Correcting Pictures After Recording

(Post-Recording Refinement) .......................................................... 147

Picture Selection Operations ........................................................... 148

Recording with Time Lapse Shot............................................. 152

Recording with Stop Motion Animation .................................... 155

Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Videos ....................158

Recording Using the Self-timer................................................ 160

Bracket Recording ...................................................................162

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Post-Focus Recording ............................................................. 168

Selecting the Focus Position for the Picture to Save .......................171

Focus Stacking ................................................................................173

[Silent Mode]............................................................................ 176

[Shutter Type] .......................................................................... 177

Image Stabilizer....................................................................... 179

Image Stabilizer Settings .................................................................181

8. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity 185

[Metering Mode]....................................................................... 185

Program AE Mode ................................................................... 186

Aperture-Priority AE Mode....................................................... 188

Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................190

Manual Exposure Mode........................................................... 192

Preview Mode .......................................................................... 195

Exposure Compensation ......................................................... 196

Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock)............................ 198

Setting the ISO Sensitivity .......................................................199

9. White Balance/Image Quality 201

Setting the White Balance (WB) .............................................. 201

Adjusting the White Balance ............................................................204

[Photo Style] ............................................................................ 206

[Filter Settings]......................................................................... 211

[Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] .....................................................216

[High Resolution Mode] ........................................................... 217

[HLG Photo] ............................................................................. 221

10. Flash 223

Using an External Flash (Optional).......................................... 223

Removing the Hot Shoe Cover ........................................................223

Setting Flash Functions ........................................................... 226

[Firing Mode]/[Manual Flash Adjust.] ...............................................226

[Flash Mode] ....................................................................................227

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[Flash Synchro] ............................................................................... 230

Adjusting the Flash Output ..............................................................231

[Auto Exposure Comp.] ................................................................... 232

[Red-Eye Removal] ......................................................................... 232

Recording Using a Wireless Flash...........................................233

11. Recording Videos 237

Recording Videos .................................................................... 237

Video Settings..........................................................................240

[Rec. File Format]............................................................................ 240

[Rec Quality].................................................................................... 241

[Image Area of Video]...................................................................... 245

[Continuous AF]............................................................................... 246

[AF Custom Setting(Video)]............................................................. 247

[Luminance Level] ........................................................................... 248

Recording While Controlling Overexposure (Knee)......................... 248

Displaying/Setting the Sound Recording Level ............................... 250

Creative Video Mode ...............................................................251

[CreativeVideo Combined Set.] .......................................................253

[High Speed Video] ......................................................................... 254

Recording HLG Videos.................................................................... 255

Recording Videos Using a Connected External Device...........256

External Monitor/Recorder ([HDMI Rec Output])............................. 256

External Microphones (Optional) ..................................................... 261

XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional) ............................................... 264

Headphones .................................................................................... 265

12. Playing Back and Editing of Images 267

Playing Back Pictures ..............................................................267

Playing Back Videos................................................................269

Extracting a Picture ......................................................................... 271

Switching the Display Mode.....................................................272

Enlarged Display ............................................................................. 272

Thumbnail Screen ........................................................................... 274

Calendar Playback .......................................................................... 275

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Group Images.......................................................................... 276

Deleting Images....................................................................... 277

[RAW Processing] ................................................................... 279

[Video Divide] .......................................................................... 284

13. Camera Customization 285

Fn Buttons ............................................................................... 286

Register Functions to the Fn Buttons...............................................287

Use the Fn Buttons ..........................................................................293

Fn Lever .................................................................................. 294

Register a Function to the Fn Lever.................................................294

Use the Fn Lever .............................................................................296

[Dial Operation Switch] ............................................................ 297

Register Functions to the Dials ........................................................297

Temporarily Change Dial Operation ................................................298

Quick Menu Customization......................................................299

Register to the Quick Menu .............................................................299

Custom Mode .......................................................................... 303

Register in Custom Mode ................................................................303

Using Custom Mode ........................................................................305

Calling Settings ................................................................................306

My Menu .................................................................................. 307

Registration in My Menu ..................................................................307

Edit My Menu ...................................................................................308

[Save/Restore Camera Setting]............................................... 309

14. Menu Guide 310

[Photo] Menu ........................................................................... 311

[Video] Menu ...........................................................................325

[Custom] Menu ........................................................................ 332

[Setup] Menu ........................................................................... 356

[Playback] Menu ...................................................................... 368

Entering Characters................................................................. 376

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15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 377

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Functions........................................................377

Connecting to a Smartphone ...................................................379

Installing “LUMIX Sync ” .................................................................. 380

Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection) ..................... 381

Connecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi connection])........................... 384

Terminating the Wi-Fi Connection ................................................... 389

Operating the Camera with a Smartphone..............................390

[Remote shooting] ........................................................................... 391

[Shutter Remote Control]................................................................. 393

Transferring Recorded Images........................................................ 395

Transferring Recorded Images Automatically ................................. 397

Recording Location Information ...................................................... 399

Camera Power Operations .............................................................. 400

Automatically Setting the Clock ....................................................... 401

Saving Settings Information ............................................................ 402

Sending Images from the Camera...........................................403

[Smartphone]................................................................................... 406

[PC] ................................................................................................. 409

[Printer]............................................................................................ 412

[Web service]................................................................................... 414

[Cloud Sync. Service] ...................................................................... 417

Wi-Fi Connections ...................................................................419

[Via Network] ................................................................................... 419

[Direct] ............................................................................................. 423

Connect to Wi-Fi Using Previously Saved Settings......................... 424

Send Settings and Selecting Images.......................................426

Image Send Settings ....................................................................... 426

Selecting Images............................................................................. 427

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu .................................................................. 428

“LUMIX CLUB” ................................................................................ 429

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16. Connecting to Other Devices 433

Viewing on a TV ...................................................................... 433

Importing Images to a PC........................................................ 437

Installing Software............................................................................437

Copying Images to a PC ..................................................................440

Storing on a Recorder .............................................................443

Tethered Recording ................................................................. 445

Installing Software............................................................................445

Operating the Camera from a PC ....................................................446

Printing .................................................................................... 448

17. Materials 452

Digital Camera Accessory System .......................................... 452

Using Optional Accessories..................................................... 453

Battery Grip (Optional) .....................................................................453

Shutter Remote Control (Optional) ..................................................454

AC Adaptor (Optional)/DC Coupler (Optional) .................................455

Monitor/Viewfinder Displays .................................................... 456

Recording Screen ............................................................................456

Playback Screen ..............................................................................461

Message Displays ................................................................... 464

Troubleshooting....................................................................... 467

Cautions for Use...................................................................... 478

Usage Duration, Number of Pictures ....................................... 488

Number of Recordable Pictures, Recordable Time .................490

List of Default Settings/Saving Customization/

Copied Settings ....................................................................... 493

List of Functions That Can Be Set

in Each Recording Mode ......................................................... 505

Specifications .......................................................................... 510

Index ........................................................................................ 519

Trademarks and Licences .......................................................527

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)................................ 530

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Contents by Function

Power Source

Charging l 40
Charging error l 42

Battery indication l 49
Power supply l 47
[Battery Information] l 363
Power save function l 51
Usage duration, Number of
pictures

Card

Cards that can be used l 29
[Card Format] l 55
[Double Card Slot Function] l 94
[Destination Card Slot] l 94
Switching the playback card l 268

Folder structure l 442
[Folder / File Settings] l 95
[File Number Reset] l 97
Entering characters l 376
Number of recordable
pictures, Recordable time

Lens

Attaching l 56
[Image Stabilizer] l 179

Basic Settings

[Language] l 366
[Clock Set] l 60
[Time Zone] l 366
[Beep] l 361
[Copyright Information] l 357
[Reset] l 83

Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment l 73
Display magnification l 73
Eye sensor l 74
[Eye Sensor AF] l 339

l 47

l 488

l 274

l 490

Display

Recording screen l 456
Playback screen l 461
Viewfinder l 36
Stat us LCD l 37
Control panel l 459
Switching display l 75
Monitor/viewfinder
adjustment
Monitor/viewfinder
luminance
Display speed l 358
Level gauge l 346
Grid lines l 348
[Histogram] l 347
[Sheer Overlay] l 354
Checking overexposure l 353
[HLG View Assist] l 354

AF/MF

Focus mode l 98
Selecting the AF mode l 105

Face/eye/human detection l 106
Animal detection l 107
Movement tracking l 109
[AF ON] l 101
Moving the AF area l 119
Enlarged display l 101

Setting the AF sensitivity l 103
AF/AE Lock l 198
Touch AF l 121
[Touch Pad AF] l 122
[AF Assist Light] l 316
MF l 124
[MF Guide] l 337
[MF Assist] l 337
[Focus Peaking] l 317

l 359

l 359

l 338

l 126

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Drive

Drive mode l 132
Burst l 133
[6K/4K PHOTO] l 137
[Time Lapse Shot] l 152
Recording with Stop Motion
Animation
[Self Timer] l 160
[Post-Focus] l 168

Image Quality

[Picture Size] l 90
[Picture Quality] l 92
RAW l 92
JPEG l 92
Aspect ratio l 89
[White Balance] l 201
[Photo Style] l 206
[Filter Settings] l 211
[Color Space] l 335
[6K/4K PHOTO Noise
Reduction]
[Flicker Decrease (Photo)] l 322
[Long Exposure NR] l 313
[i.Dynamic Range] l 314
[Vignetting Comp.] l 315
[Diffraction Compensation] l 315

Taking Pictures

Recording mode l 68
Quick menu l 78
Zoom l 128
[Ex. Tele Conv.] l 129
[Image Stabilizer] l 179
Bracket recording l 162
Bulb recording
[High Resolution Mode] l 217
[Multiple Exposure] l 323
[HLG Photo] l 221
[Shutter Type] l 177
[Silent Mode] l 176
Remote control recording l 454
Screen display l 456

l 155

l 147

l 194

Exposure

[Exposure Comp.] l 196
Program Shift l 187
Preview mode
[Metering Mode] l 185
AE Lock l 198
[One Push AE] l 291
[Touch AE] l 88
[Sensitivity] l 199
[Extended ISO] l 334

Video Recording

Video recording l 237
Creative Video mode l 251
[Rec. File Format] l 240
[AVCHD] l 240
[MP4] l 240
[MP4 HEVC] l 240
[Rec Quality] l 241
Resolution l 241
Frame rate l 241
Bit rate l 241
Angle of view l 245
Exposure settings l 238
Setting the AF sensitivity l 247
[Continuous AF] l 246
[High Speed Video] l 254
[Like2100(HLG)] l 255
Luminance level l 248
Knee l 248
Sound recording l 250
Headphones l 265
[Sound Output] l 265
Wind noise reduction l 330
Attenuator l 250
[Flicker Decrease (Video)] l 327
HDMI output l 256
Output bit value (HDMI) l 259
External microphone l 261
XLR Microphone Adaptor l 264
Remote control recording l 454

l 195

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Contents by Function

Flash

External flash l 223
[Firing Mode] l 226
[Flash Mode] l 227
Flash output adjustment l 231
[Flash Synchro] l 230
[Wireless Flash Setup] l 233

Playback

[Auto Review] l 345
Playing back pictures l 267
Playing back videos l 269
Thumbnail display l 274
Calendar display l 275
Enlarged display l 272
Group images l 276
Saving 6K/4K photos l 145
Viewing on a TV l 433
Deleting l 277
Screen display l 461

Editing of Images

[RAW Processing] l 279
[Protect] l 372
[Rating] l 372
[Resize] l 373
[Rotate] l 373
[Video Divide] l 284
[Copy] l 374

Customization

[Custom] menu l 332
Function button l 286
Function lever l 294
Custom recording mode l 303
My Menu l 307
Quick menu l 299
Dial operation l 297
Saving camera settings l 309

Connecting with Other

Devices

Sending images (PC) l 437
Printing l 448
Viewing on a TV l 433
HDMI output l 435
Tethered recording l 445
Cable holder l 257

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Bluetooth connection l 381
[Wi-Fi connection] l 384

[Wi-Fi Setup] l 428
Smartphone app “LUMIX
Sync”
[Remote shooting] l 391
Location information l 399
Sending images
([Smartphone])
Sending images ([PC]) l 409
Sending images ([Printer]) l 412
Sending images ([Web
service])
Sending images ([Cloud
Sync. Service])
Saving camera settings l 402
“LUMIX CLUB” l 429

Software

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” l 438
“SILKYPIX ” l 439
“LUMIX Tether” l 445

Maintenance

[Sensor Cleaning] l 366
[Pixel Refresh] l 366

l 419

l 379

l 395
l 406

l 414

l 417

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1. Introduction

Before Use

Firmware of Your Camera/Lens

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Firmware updates may be provided in order to improve camera capabilities or to add

functionality. For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the

camera/lens to the latest version.

0 For the latest information on the firmware or to download/

update the firmware, visit the following support website:

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

(English only)

0 To check the firmware version of the camera/lens, attach the lens to

the camera and select [Firmware Version] in the [Setup] ([Others])
menu. You can also update the firmware in [Firmware Version]. (l 367)

0 This document provides explanations for camera firmware version 1.0. Changes

after firmware update are detailed in the “Owner’s Manual” (PDF format). Refer to
this by downloading from the website. (l 4)

Handling of the Camera



Do not subject the camera to strong vibration, impacts, or pressure.

These may cause a malfunction or damage.

– Do not drop or knock against hard surfaces.

– Do not push hard on the lens section or monitor.

If sand, dust, or liquid gets on the monitor, wipe it off with a dry soft

cloth.

– Touch operations may be incorrectly recognized.

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

– Before use, attach a Panasonic lens with a minimum recommended operating

temperature of j10 oC (14 oF).

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1. Introduction

Do not place a hand inside the camera mount.

This may cause a failure or damage because the sensor is a precision

device.

If you shake the camera while turning the camera off, a sensor may

operate or a rattling sound may be heard. This is caused by the image

stabilizer mechanism in the body. It is not a malfunction.

Splash Resistant



Splash Resistant is a term used to describe an extra level of

protection this camera offers against exposure to a minimal amount

of moisture, water or dust. Splash Resistant does not guarantee that

damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact

with water.

In order to minimize the possibility of damage please be sure the

following precautions are taken:

– Splash Resistant works in conjunction with the lenses that were specifically

designed to support this feature.

– Securely close the doors, socket caps, contact points cover, etc.

– When the lens or cap is removed or a door is open, do not allow sand, dust, and

moisture to enter inside.

– If liquid gets on the camera, wipe it off with a dry soft cloth.

Condensation (When the Lens, the Viewfinder or Monitor



is Fogged Up)

0 Condensation occurs when there are temperature or humidity differences. Be careful

because condensation can lead to stains or mold on the lens, viewfinder, and

monitor or cause a failure.

0 If condensation occurs, turn off the camera and leave it for approx. 2 hours. The fog

will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the

ambient temperature.

Be Sure to Perform Trial Recording in Advance



Perform trial recording in advance of an important event (wedding, etc.) to check that

recording can be performed normally.

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1. Introduction

No Compensation Regarding Recording



Please note that compensation cannot be provided in the event that recording could

not be performed due to a problem with the camera or a card.

Be Careful with Regard to Copyrights



Under copyright law, you may not use the images and audio you have recorded for

other than personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder.

Be careful because there are cases where restrictions apply to recording even for the

purpose of personal enjoyment.

Also Read “Cautions for Use” (l 478)



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1. Introduction

DVLV1001Z

K2CA2CA00025

K1HY24YY0022

K1HY24YY0021

1QB1MC891Z

DVPW1018Z

1HE1MC891Z

Standard Accessories

Digital camera body

(This is referred to as

camera in this

document.)

Check that all the accessories are

supplied before using the camera.

0 Product numbers correct as of January

2019. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

(This is referred to as

battery pack or

battery in this

document.)

0 Charge the battery

before use.

Battery charger

(This is referred to as

battery charger or

charger in this

document.)

AC adaptor

¢1

DMW-BLJ31

DMW-BTC14

(



: DVLC1004Z)

0 This is used for

charging and

power supply.

AC cable

USB connection

cable (C–C)

USB connection

cable (A–C)

Cable holder

Shoulder strap

¢2

Body cap

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Eye cup

1ZE4SR24105Z

1. Introduction

¢2

Cover for the

battery grip

connector

¢2

Hot shoe cover

¢2

7YE1MC891Z

DVYE1121Z

Flash synchro

socket cap

¢2

DVKK1054Z

VKF5108

¢1 Order the part number A if you would like to purchase the battery charger alone.
¢2 This is attached to the camera at the time of purchase.

Items Supplied with DC-S1M (Lens Kit Product)

35 mm full-frame

interchangeable

lens

Lens cap

¢3

0 This lens is dust

and splash

resistant.

Lens hood

S-R24105

Lens rear cap

¢3

1GE1Z276Z

RGE1Z276Z

¢3 This is attached to the lens at the time of purchase.

0 The memory card is optional.
0 If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit our support page at

www.panasonic.ca/english/support

replacement parts.

for further information about obtaining

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1. Introduction

Lenses That Can Be Used

The lens mount of this camera is compliant with the L-Mount standard of

Leica Camera AG. It can be used with 35 mm full-frame compatible

interchangeable lenses and APS-C size interchangeable lenses of this

standard.

In this document, a 35-mm full-frame interchangeable lens compliant with the Leica

0

Camera AG L-Mount standard is referred to as a full-frame lens, and an APS-C-

size interchangeable lens compliant with this standard is referred to as an APS-C

lens. When no differentiation is made between full-frame lenses and APS-C lenses,

they are both referred to as the lens.

Notes on the Use of APS-C Lenses



When APS-C lenses are used, some functions, such as image area, are
disabled or operate differently. (l 89, 90, 129, 137, 168, 177, 211, 217,

221, 245, 323)

0 Refer to catalogs/websites for most current information

regarding supported lenses.

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

(English only)

0 The angle of view while recording with an APS-C lens is equivalent to the

angle of view of a focal length of 1.5k when converted to the focal length of a

35 mm film camera. (If a 50 mm lens is used, the angle of view will be

equivalent to a 75 mm lens.)

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1. Introduction

Memory Cards That Can Be Used

You can use an XQD memory card and SD memory card with this camera.

0

An XQD memory card is referred to as XQD card in this document.

SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to by

the generic name of SD card.

When not differentiating between an XQD card and SD card, a card is referred to as

simply card.

XQD card

XQD memory card

(32 GB to 256 GB)

0

AVCHD videos cannot be recorded with an XQD card.

SD card

SD memory card

(512 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC memory card

(4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC memory card

(48 GB to 128 GB)

0

For the latest information, check the following support

website.

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

(English only)

0 Operation with Sony XQD G Series/M Series has

been verified for this camera.

(As of January 2019)

0 The camera supports SDHC/SDXC memory cards

compliant with UHS Speed Class 3 of the UHS-

II standard.

UHS-

I/

0 The camera supports

SDHC/SDXC memory

cards compliant with

Video Speed Class 90 of

II standard.

the UHS-

0 Operation with the Panasonic cards on the left has

been verified.

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1. Introduction

SD Cards That Can Be Used Stably with This Camera



To ensure the following recording functions can be used stably, use a card

of the supported SD Speed Class, UHS Speed Class, and Video Speed

Class.

Speed classes are SD card standards to guarantee the minimum speed necessary

0

for continuous writing.

0 When using an XQD card, you will be able to use the functions regardless of the type

of card.

Recording function Speed Class Example of indication

Class 10

MP4 HEVC video

4K video

High Speed Video

6K/4K Photo

Post-Focus

UHS Speed Class 1 or

higher

Video Speed Class 10 or

higher

UHS Speed Class 3

Video Speed Class 30 or

higher

0 If you set the write-protect switch A of an SD card to

“LOCK”, you may not be able to write or delete data, format

the card, or display the data in recording date and time

order.

0 The data stored on a card may be damaged due to

electromagnetic waves, static electricity or a failure of the

camera or card. We recommend backing up important data.

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

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Names of Parts

Camera

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Stereo microphone (l 250)

0 Take care not to block the

1

microphone with a finger. Audio

will be difficult to record.

Mode dial (l 68)

2

3 Mode dial lock button (l 68)

Drive mode dial (l 132)

4

Hot shoe (hot shoe cover) (l 223)

• Keep the hot shoe cover out of

5

reach of children to prevent
swallowing.

[LVF] button (l 74)

6

Speaker (l 361)

7

8 Front dial (l 70)

1. Introduction

Shutter button (l 66)

9

[WB] (White Balance) button

10

(l 201)

[ ] (Exposure compensation)

11

button (l 196)

[ISO] (ISO sensitivity) button

12

(l 199)

13 Camera on/off switch (l 60)

[ ] (Status LCD backlight)

14

button (l 77, 360)

Rear dial (l 70)

15

16 Status LCD (l 37, 360)

[ ] (Recording distance

17

reference mark) (l 127)

[V.MODE] button (l 73)

18

8

9

10
11
12

13

14

15

16
17
18

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1. Introduction

1

2

3

4

5

Diopter adjustment dial (l 73)

1

Operation lock lever (l 72)

2

[(] (Playback) button (l 267)

3

Monitor lock lever (l 65)

4

Monitor (l 456)/

5

Touch screen (l 71)

Video rec. button (l 237)

6

[ ] (AF mode) button (l 99)

7

8 [AF ON] button (l 101)

Focus mode lever (l 99, 124)

9

Joystick (l 71)/
Fn buttons (l 286)

10

Center: Fn8, 3: Fn9, 1: Fn10,
4: Fn11, 2: Fn12

[Q] button (l 78)

11

Cursor buttons (l 70)/
Fn buttons (l 286)

12

3: Fn13, 1: Fn14, 4: Fn15,
2:Fn16

Control dial (l 70)

13

[MENU/SET] button (l 70, 80)

14

[ ] (Cancel) button (l 82)

15

[ ] (Delete) button (l 277)

16

[DISP.] button (l 75)

17

6
7
8

9
10
11
12

13
14
15
16
17

0 If you press [ ], the following buttons light.

The lighting timing can be changed in [Illuminated Button] in the [Custom]
([Operation]) menu. (l 344)
–[(] button/[Q] button/[ ] button/[ ] button/[DISP.] button

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1. Introduction

5

2

8

9

10
11
12
13

6

4

3

1

14

7

Eye sensor (l 74)

1

Viewfinder (l 74)

2

3 Eye cup (l 481)

Eye cup lock lever (l 481)

4

Tripod mount (l 486)

0 If you attempt to attach a tripod

with a screw length of 5.5 mm

5

(0.22 inch) or more, you may not

be able to securely fix it in place

or it may damage the camera.

Battery grip connector (cover for

the battery grip connector)
(l 453)

6

0 Keep the cover for the battery

grip connector out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

Card slot 2 (l 53)

7

Card slot 1 (l 53)

8

Card door lock lever (l 53)

9

Card door (l 53)

10

Card access lamp (l 54)

11

DC Coupler cover (l 455)

0 When using an AC adaptor,

ensure that the Panasonic DC

Coupler (DMW-DCC16:

optional) and AC Adaptor

(DMW-AC10PP: optional) are

used.

12

0 Always use a genuine

Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-

AC10PP: optional).

0 When using an AC Adaptor

(optional), use the AC Cable

supplied with the AC Adaptor

(optional).

Battery door (l 43)

13

Battery door release lever (l 43)

14

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1. Introduction

1
2

3
4
5

6

Shoulder strap eyelet (l 38)

1

Self-timer lamp (l 160)/

2

AF assist lamp (l 316)

3 Fn button (Fn1) (l 286)

Grip

4

Preview button (l 195)/

5

Fn button (Fn2) (l 286)

6 Lens release button (l 57)

Flash synchro socket (flash
synchro socket cap) (l 224)

7

0 Keep the flash synchro socket

cap out of reach of children to

prevent swallowing.

8 [REMOTE] socket (l 454)

[MIC] socket (l 261)

9

7

8

9
10

11

12

16 15 14 1317 118

Headphone socket (l 265)

0 Excessive sound pressure from

10

earphones and headphones can

cause hearing loss.

USB port (l 440, 448)

11

[HDMI] socket (l 433)

12

13 Fn lever (l 294)

Mount

14

Contact points

15

16 Sensor

Lens lock pin

17

Lens fitting mark (l 57)

18

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Supplied Lens

7 8 91 2 3 4 5 6

S-R24105

1. Introduction

1 Lens surface

Focus ring (l 125)

2

Zoom ring (l 128)

3

4 O.I.S. switch (l 180)

[AF/MF] switch (l 99, 124)

0 You can switch between AF and

MF.

5

If [MF] is set on either the lens or

camera, operation will be with

MF.

Zoom lock switch

0 When you set the focal length to

6

24 mm and set the switch to

[LOCK], the zoom ring is locked.

7 Contact points

Lens mount rubber (l 482)

8

Lens fitting mark (l 57)

9

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1. Introduction

999

ISO

100

F

4.060

L

FINE

AFSAFS

8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17

1 2 43 5 6 7

999

ISO

100F4.060±0

AFSAFS

L

FINE

Displaying Viewfinder/Monitor

At the time of purchase, the viewfinder/monitor displays the following

icons.

For information about the icons other than those described here, refer to

page 456.

Viewfinder Monitor

Photo Style (l 206)

1

Level gauge (l 346)

2

Picture quality (l 92)/

3

Picture size (l 90)

AF area (l 119 )

4

Focus mode (l 98, 12 4)

5
6
7

8

9

10

AF mode (l 105)

Stabilizer (l 179)

Focus (lit green) (l 66)/Recording
state (lit red) (l 218, 237)

Recording mode (l 68)

Metering mode (l 185)

0 Press [ ] to switch between display/hide of the level gauge.

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36

Shutter speed (l 66)

11

Aperture value (l 66)

12

Exposure compensation value
(l 196)/Manual Exposure Assist

13

(l 193)

ISO sensitivity (l 199)

14

Card slot (l 53)/Double card slot

15

function (l 94)

Number of recordable pictures
(l 490)/Number of pictures that can

16

be taken continuously (l 135)/
Available recording time (l 491)

Battery indication (l 49)

17

Status LCD Display

This displays the recording settings of the camera.

375

42

1. Introduction

6

8

1

9

14 13 12 11 10

White balance (l 201)

1

Exposure compensation value
(l 196)/

2

Exposure Bracket (l 165)

Metering mode (l 185)

3

Shutter speed (l 66)/
White balance (Color Temperatures)

4

(l 202)

Exposure compensation (l 196)

5

Aperture value (l 66)

6

Wireless (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)

7

connection state (l 377)

Flash output adjustment (l 231)

8

ISO sensitivity (l 199)/
Exposure compensation value

9

(l 196)

Number of recordable pictures
(l 490)/
Number o f picture s that can be taken

10

continuously (l 135)/
Available recording time (l 491)

Card slot (l 53)

11

Battery indication (l 49)/

12

Power supply indication (l 47)

Picture quality (l 92)

13

Picture size (l 90)

14

0 Recording information is not displayed on the status LCD during playback and

menu operation.

0 Lighting method of the status LCD backlight (l 77)

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2. Getting Started

Attaching a Shoulder Strap

Attach a shoulder strap to the camera with the following procedure to

prevent it from dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap

1

through the shoulder strap
eyelet A.

Pass the end of the shoulder

2

strap through the ring and
then pass it through the
fastener.









Pass the end of the shoulder

3

strap through the other hole of
the fastener.

Pull the shoulder strap and

4

check that it will not come out.

0 Attach the opposite end of the shoulder

strap with the same procedure.

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







2. Getting Started

0 Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

– Do not wrap the strap around your neck.

It may result in injury or accident.

0 Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.

– It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

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2. Getting Started

Charging the Battery

You can charge the battery either using the supplied charger, or in the

camera body.

If you turn on the camera, you can also charge the battery while the

camera is powered from an electrical outlet.

Instead of using an electrical outlet, you can also connect the camera

using a device that supports USB PD (USB Power Delivery).
0 The battery that can be used with the camera is DMW-BLJ31. (As of

January 2019)

0 The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before

use.

Charging with the Charger

Charging time Approx. 130 min

0 Use the supplied charger and AC adaptor.
0 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.

0 Use the products supplied with the camera for charging.
0 Use the charger indoors.

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Connect the charger and the









1

AC adaptor with the USB
connection cable (C–C).

0 Hold the plugs and insert them straight.

(Inserting these at an angle may cause

deformation or malfunction)

Connect the AC cable to the

2

AC adaptor and then insert
into the electrical outlet.

Insert the battery.

3

≥Insert the terminal end of the

battery and push.

≥The [CHARGE] lamp A blinks and

charging begins.

0 Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied USB

connection cable (C–C).

This may cause malfunction.

0 Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

This may cause malfunction.

0 Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one.

This may cause malfunction.

2. Getting Started

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2. Getting Started

[CHARGE] Lamp



Charging

status

[CHARGE]

lamp

0% to 49% 50% to 79% 80% to 99% 100%

A Blinking B Lit C Off

0 After charging, disconnect the power source connection and remove the

battery.

0 If the [50%] lamp is blinking quickly, then charging is not occurring.

– The temperature of the battery or surroundings is either too high or too low.

Try charging at an ambient temperature between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 oF
and 86 oF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty.

Remove the connection to the power source, and wipe with a dry cloth.

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Battery Insertion

0 Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLJ31).
0 If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

Turn off the camera.

1

Open the battery door.

2

≥Move the battery door release lever

to the [OPEN] position.

Insert the battery.

3

≥Insert the terminal end of the

battery and push until a locking

sound is heard.

0

Check that the lever A is holding the

battery in place.



Close the battery door.

4

≥Close the battery door, and move

the battery door release lever to the

[LOCK] position.

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2. Getting Started

Removing the Battery



1

Turn off the camera.

2

Open the battery door.

Check that the card access lamp A is off

0

and then open the battery door.

3

Push the le ver B in the direction of the
arrow and then remove the battery.

0 Ensure that no foreign objects are adhering to the inner side (rubber seal) of

the battery door.

0 Remove the battery after use.

(The battery will drain if left inserted in the camera for a long period of time.)

0 The battery becomes warm after use, during charging, and immediately after

charging.

The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

0 Check that the camera is turned off and the card access lamp is off before

removing the battery.

(The camera may stop operating correctly or the card and recorded images

may be damaged.)

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



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2. Getting Started

Charging the Battery with the Camera

Charging time Approx. 140 min

0 Using the camera body and the supplied AC adaptor.

The camera is turned off.

0 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.

0 Use the products supplied with the camera for charging.

Turn off the camera.

1

Insert the battery into the camera.

2

Connect the camera USB port and the AC adaptor using

3

the USB connection cable (C–C).

0 Hold the plugs and insert them straight.

(Inserting these at an angle may cause deformation or malfunction)

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2. Getting Started





Connect the AC cable to the AC

4

adaptor and then insert into the
electrical outlet.

≥The battery display on the status LCD

will blink, and charging starts.

0 You can also charge the battery by connecting a USB device (PC, etc.) and

the camera with the USB connection cable (C–C or A–C).

In that case, charging may take a while.

0 When using the Battery Grip (DMW-BGS1: optional), the battery within the

Battery Grip will also be charged.

0 Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied USB

connection cables (C–C and A–C).

This may cause malfunction.

0 Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

This may cause malfunction.

0 Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one.

This may cause malfunction.

0 Even when the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF] thus turning the camera

off, it consumes power.

When the camera will not be used for a long time, remove the power plug from

the electrical outlet in order to save power.

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2. Getting Started

Status LCD Display



Charging status Charging Charging complete Charging error

Display

0 After charging, disconnect the connection to the power source.
0 When an error is displayed, charging is not possible.

– The temperature of the battery or surroundings is either too high or too low.

Try charging at an ambient temperature between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 oF
and 86 oF).

Charging While Using the Camera

When charging with both the camera body and the supplied AC adaptor
(l 45), you can charge while the camera is being supplied with power by

turning the camera on. You can record while charging.

This is also possible by connecting devices that support USB PD (USB

Power Delivery) to the camera.

A AC adaptor B Devices that support USB PD (mobile

Insert the battery into the camera.

0

battery, etc.)

0 Connect using the supplied USB connection cable (C–C).
0 Use a device (mobile battery, etc.) with an output of 9 V/3 A (27 W or more) that

supports USB PD.

0 When the camera is on, charging will take longer than when the camera is off.

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2. Getting Started

0 Even when connecting with devices that support USB PD, you may not be

able to charge while using the camera.

0 If connecting with devices (PC, etc.) that do not support USB PD and turning

the camera on, then this will supply power only.

0 If the camera temperature rises under the any of following conditions,

charging may stop. If the temperature rises further, [ ] will be displayed,

and power supply will stop.

Wait until the camera cools down.

– When continuously recording video, etc. while charging/supplying power

– When the ambient temperature is high

0 Turn off the camera before connecting or disconnecting the power plug.
0 Remaining charge in the battery may decrease depending on usage

conditions. When the battery level is depleted, the camera will turn off.

0 Depending on the power supply capabilities of the connected devices,

charging may not be possible.

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2. Getting Started

 





 

Notifications Regarding Charging/Power Supply

Power Indications



Indication on status LCD Indication on monitor

A Receiving power from the USB

connection cable

B Power source
C The battery level of the battery in the

camera

80% or higher

79% to 60%

59% to 40%

39% to 20%

19% or below

Low battery

Blinking

0 Charge or replace the battery.

D The battery level of the battery in the

Battery Grip

E Battery indication
F Using the battery in the Battery Grip

0 The battery level indicated on the screen is approximate.

The exact level varies depending on the environment and the operating conditions.

0 The highest battery level reading of C or D blinks during charging.
0 When a charging error occurs, the status LCD display icon A blinks.

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2. Getting Started

0 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.

0 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.

0 Do not use the AC adaptor, AC cable, or USB connection cables (C–C and

A–C) on other devices.

This may cause a malfunction.

0 Do not use USB extension cables or USB conversion adaptors.
0 The battery can be charged 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.)

0 If there is a power outage or other problem with the electrical outlet, then

charging may not complete successfully.

Reconnect the power plug.

0 Do not connect to keyboards or printer USB ports, or to USB hubs.
0 If the connected PC enters sleep status, then charging/power supply may

stop.

0 The battery level display on the monitor can be changed to a percentage:

[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Remaining Battery Level] (l 359)

0 You can confirm the degree of deterioration of the battery:

[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Battery Information] (l 363)

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[Power Save Mode]

This is a function to automatically turn the camera to sleep (power save)

status or turn off the viewfinder/monitor if no operation is performed for a

set time. Reduces battery consumption.

¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ Select [Power Save Mode]

[Sleep Mode] Sets the amount of time until the camera is put into sleep.

[Sleep Mode(Wi-

Fi)]

[Auto LVF/

Monitor Off]

[Power Save

LVF Shooting]

To recover from [Sleep Mode], [Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)], or [Power Save LVF Shooting],

0

perform one of the following operations:

– Press the shutter button halfway.

– Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF] and then [ON] again.

0 To recover from [Auto LVF/Monitor Off], press one of the buttons.

Sets the camera to sleep 15 minutes after being disconnected

from Wi-Fi.

Sets the amount of time it takes for the viewfinder/monitor to turn

off.

(The camera is not turned off.)

Puts the camera into sleep when the recording screen is

displayed using automatic viewfinder/monitor switching.

0 [Power Save LVF Shooting] does not work when [Time to

Sleep] is set to [OFF].

[Time to

Sleep]

[Method of

Activation]

Sets the amount of time until the camera is put

into sleep.

Sets the screen where the camera is put to sleep.

[Only Control Panel]:

Puts the camera into sleep only when the control
panel (l 75) is displayed.

[While Recording Standby]:

Puts the camera into sleep from any screen

during recording standby.

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0 [Power Save Mode] does not work during the following operations:

– PC or printer connection

– Video recording/video playback

– [6K/4K Pre-Burst] recording

– [Time Lapse Shot]

– [Stop Motion Animation] (when [Auto Shooting] is set)

– [Multiple Exposure] recording

– During HDMI output for recording

0 The settings will be as follows when using the AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10PP:

optional):

– [Sleep Mode], [Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)], and [Power Save LVF Shooting]:

Disabled

– [Auto LVF/Monitor Off]: [5MIN.]

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Inserting Cards (Optional)

You can use an XQD card and SD card with this camera. (l 29)

Open the card door.

1

≥Slide the card door in the direction

of the arrow while pushing down the

card door lock lever.

Insert the cards.

2

A Card slot 1: XQD card
B Card slot 2: SD card

≥Match the orientation of the cards

as shown in the figure and then

insert them firmly until they click.

0

Do not touch the SD card connection
contacts C.

Close the card door.

3

≥Close the card door and slide it

firmly in the direction of the arrow

until it clicks.

The cards are displayed on the status

0

LCD.















0 You can set the way to record to card slots 1 and 2.

[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Double Card Slot Function] (l 94)

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Card Access Indications



The card access lamp lights while the card

is being accessed.

Removing a Card



1

Open the card door.

Check that the card access lamp A is off

0

and then open the card door.

2

Push the card until it clicks and then
pull the card out straight.

0 The card may be hot just after the camera has been used. Be careful when

removing.

0 Do not perform the following operations during access.

The camera may operate incorrectly or the card and recorded images

may be damaged.

– Turn off the camera.

– Remove the battery or card or disconnect the power plug.

– Subject the camera to vibration, impacts, or static electricity.

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Formatting Cards (Initialization)

Format the cards with the camera before use in order to ensure optimal

card performance.

0 When a card is formatted, all of the data stored in the card is erased and

cannot be restored.

Save a backup of necessary data before formatting the card.

¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ Select [Card Format]

Settings: [Card Slot 1(XQD)]/[Card Slot 2(SD)]

0 Do not turn off the camera or perform another operation during formatting.
0 Take care not to turn off the camera while formatting is in progress.
0 Cards that have not been formatted after purchase should be formatted on the

camera.

0 If the card has been formatted with a PC or other device, format it again with

the camera.

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









Attaching a Lens

You can attach the Leica Camera AG L-Mount standard lens to this

camera.

For information about the lens that can be used, refer to page 28.

0 Change the lens in a location where there is not a lot of dirt and dust. If dirt or

dust gets on the lens, refer to page 480.

0 Change the lens while the lens cap is attached.

Turn off the camera.

1

Turn the lens rear cap and the body cap in the direction

2

of the arrow to remove them.

≥When removing the body cap, rotate it while pressing the lens

release button A.

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Align the lens fitting marks B on the lens and camera

3

and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow.

≥Attach the lens by rotating it until it clicks.

0 Insert the lens straight in.

Inserting this at an angle to attach it may damage the camera lens mount.

Removing a Lens



1

Turn off the camera.

2

While pressing the lens release button
A, rotate the lens in the direction of the
arrow until it stops and then remove it.

2. Getting Started

0 After removing the lens, be sure to attach the body cap and the lens rear cap.

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Attaching a Lens Hood

For recording against strong backlight, a lens hood can reduce the

inclusion of unwanted light in images and drop in contrast resulting from

the irregular reflection of light that occurs within the lens.

It allows you take more beautiful pictures by cutting out excess light.

When attaching the lens hood (flower shape) supplied with the

interchangeable lens (S-R24105)

Hold the lens hood by placing your
fingers as shown in the figure.

Do not hold the lens hood in such a way

0

that it will become bent.

Align mark A ( ) on the

1

lens hood with the mark on the
tip of the lens.

Rotate the lens hood in the

2

direction of the arrow to align
mark B ( ) on the lens hood
with the mark on the tip of the
lens.

≥Attach the lens hood by rotating it

until it clicks.





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

Removing the Lens Hood



While pressing the lens hood button, rotate
the lens hood in the direction of the arrow
and then remove it.

0 The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction when carrying the

camera.

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

3 Attach the lens hood by rotating it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.





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2. Getting Started

Setting the Clock
(When Turning On for the First Time)

When you turn the camera on for the first time, a screen to set the time

zone and clock appears.

Be sure to set these settings before use to ensure images are recorded

with the correct date and time information.

Set the camera on/off switch

1

to [ON].

≥If the language select screen is not

displayed, proceed to Step

When [Please set the language] appears, press or

2

3

4

5

.

Set the language.

≥Press 34 to select the language and then press or .

When [Please set the time zone] appears, press or

.

Set the time zone.

≥Press 21 to select the time zone

and then press or .

0 If you are using Daylight Savings

[ ], press 3. (The time will

move forward by 1 hour.)

To return to the normal time, press
3 again.

A Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

.

4

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When [Please set the clock] appears, press or .

6

Set the clock.

7

21: Select an item (year, month,

day, hour, minute, or second).

34: Select a value.

To set the display order B and
time display format C

≥If you select [Style] and then press

or , the screen for setting

the display order and time display

format appears.

Confirm your selection.

8

≥Press or .

When [The clock setting has been completed.] appears,

9

press or .

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0 If the camera is used without setting the clock, it will be set to 0:00:00, January

1st 2019.

0 Clock settings are maintained for approx. 3 months using the built-in clock

battery even without the battery.

(Leave the fully-charged battery in the camera for approx. 24 hours to charge

the built-in battery.)

0 [Time Zone] and [Clock Set] can be changed from the menu:

– ¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Time Zone] (l 366)

– ¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Clock Set]

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Basic Recording Operations

How to Hold the Camera

To minimize camera shake, hold the camera so that it will not move during

recording.

Hold the camera with both hands, keep your arms still at your
side, and stand with your feet shoulder width apart.

≥Hold the camera firmly by wrapping your right hand around the camera

grip.

≥Support the lens from below with your left hand.

0

Do not cover the AF assist lamp A or microphone B with your fingers or other

objects.

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Vertical Orientation Detection Function



This function detects when pictures were

recorded with the camera held vertically

orientated.

With the default settings, pictures are

automatically played back vertically

oriented.

If you set [Rotate Disp.] to [OFF], pictures will be

0

played back without being rotated. (l 370)

0 When the camera is tilted significantly up or down, the vertical orientation

detection function may not work correctly.

0 Images recorded using the following functions cannot be displayed vertically

orientated:

– Video recording/[6K/4K PHOTO]/[Post-Focus]

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



Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor

This camera has a 3-axis tiltable monitor.

Adjust the angle of the monitor to match the recording conditions.

This is useful for high and low angle recording.

≥High angle recording (horizontal

position)

≥Low angle recording (horizontal

position)

≥High angle recording/Low angle recording (vertical position)

Open the monitor while pushing up on the monitor lock lever.

0

0 Take care not to trap a finger in the monitor.
0 Do not apply an excessive force to the monitor. This may cause damage or

malfunction.

0 When you will not use the camera, fully close the monitor by returning it to its

original position.

0 When attaching to a tripod, close the monitor by returning it to its original

position.

0 The opening angle of the monitor may be limited by the tripod used.

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Taking Pictures

Adjust the focus.

1

≥Press the shutter button halfway

(press it gently).

≥The aperture value A and shutter

speed B are displayed.

(When the correct exposure cannot

be obtained, the indications blink in

red.)

≥Once the subject is in focus, the

focus indication C lights.

(When the subject is not in focus,

the indication blinks.)

You can also perform the same operation by pressing [AF ON].

0

Start recording.

2

≥Press the shutter button fully (press

it further).

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0 Recorded pictures can be displayed automatically by setting [Auto Review] of

the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu. You can also change the picture
display duration to your preferred setting. (l 345)

0 With the default settings, you cannot take a picture until the subject is

brought into focus.

If you set [Focus/Shutter Priority] in the [Custom] ([Focus/Shutter])

menu to [BALANCE] or [RELEASE], you will be able to take a picture
even when the subject is not in focus. (l 336)

Recording Videos

Start recording.

1

≥Press the video rec. button.

0

Release the video rec. button right after

you press it.

Stop recording.

2

≥Press the video rec. button again.

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Selecting the Recording Mode

While pressing the mode dial lock button (1), rotate the
mode dial (2).





iA Intelligent Auto mode (l 84)

P Program AE mode (l 186)

A Aperture-Priority AE mode (l 188)

S Shutter-Priority AE mode (l 190)

M Manual Exposure mode (l 192)

Creative Video mode (l 251)

C1/C2/C3 Custom mode (l 303)

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1

Camera Setting Operations

When changing the camera settings, operate the camera using the

following operation parts.

To prevent accidental operation, you can disable operation with the

operation lock lever.

Front dial (l 70)

1

Rear dial (l 70)

2

3 Control dial (l 70)

Cursor buttons (l 70)

4

[MENU/SET] button (l 70)

5

6 Joystick (l 71)

Touch screen (l 71)

7

Operation lock lever (l 72)

8

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Front Dial ( )/Rear Dial ( )



Rotate:

Selects an item or numeric value.

Sets the aperture, shutter speed, and other

0

settings when you are recording in the P/A/S/M

modes.

The operation method can be changed in [Dial
Set.]. (l 343)

Control Dial ( )



Rotate:

Selects an item or numeric value.

Adjusts the headphone volume during recording.

0

The function can be changed in [Control Dial
Assignment] of [Dial Set.]. (l 343)

Cursor Buttons (3421)



Press:

Selects an item or numeric value.

[MENU/SET] Button ( )



Press:

Confirms a setting.

Displays the menu during recording and

0

playback.

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Joystick (3421/)



The joystick can be operated in 8 directions by tilting it up, down, left, right

and diagonally and by pressing the center part.

A Tilt: Selects an item or numeric value, or

moves a position.

B Press: Confirms a setting.

When recording, this moves the AF area and MF

0

Assist.

The joystick functions for recording can be
changed in [Joystick Setting]. (l 344)

Touc h Scr een



Operations can be performed by touching the icons, slide bars, menus,

and other items displayed on the screen.

A Touch

Operation of touching and then lifting your

finger from the touch screen.

B Drag

Operation of moving a finger while it

touches the touch screen.

C Pinch (widen/narrow)

Operations of widening the distance

between two fingers (pinch out) and

narrowing the distance between two fingers

(pinch in) while they are touching the touch

screen.











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0 Touch the screen with clean and dry fingers.
0 If you will use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, observe the

precautions for the sheet.

(Visibility and operability may be impaired depending on the type of monitor

protection sheet.)

0 The touch screen may not operate correctly in the following cases:

– When you are wearing gloves

– When the touch screen is wet

0 Touch operations can be disabled:

[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Touch Settings] (l 340)

Operation Lock Lever



Aligning the operation lock lever with the

[LOCK] position disables the following

operation parts.

The operation parts to disable can be set in

[Lock Lever Setting] of the [Custom]
([Operation]) menu. (l 341)

– Cursor buttons

– [MENU/SET] button

– Joystick

– Touch screen

– Front dial

– Rear dial

– Control dial

– [DISP.] button

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Display Settings

Setting the Viewfinder

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter



Rotate the diopter adjustment dial
while looking through the
viewfinder.

0 Adjust the diopter until you can see the

characters clearly.

Switching the Viewfinder Display Magnification



Press [V.MODE].

≥The display magnification of the

viewfinder can be switched between

3 levels.

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Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder

With the default settings, automatic viewfinder/monitor switching is set.

When you look through the viewfinder, the eye sensor works and the

camera switches from monitor display to viewfinder display.

You can switch to viewfinder display or monitor display with [LVF].

Press [LVF] A.

B Eye sensor

Automatic viewfinder/

monitor switching

Viewfinder display Monitor display

0 The eye sensor may not work correctly due to the shape of eyeglasses, the

way the camera is held, or bright light shining around the eyepiece.

0 The camera does not switch between the viewfinder and monitor

automatically during video playback.

0 When the monitor is open, the eye sensor does not work.

0 To focus when looking through the viewfinder:

[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Eye Sensor AF] (l 339)

0 The sensitivity of the eye sensor can be changed:

[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Eye Sensor] (l 360)

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Switching the Display Information

The recording information (icons) on the recording screen and playback

screen can be hidden.

The monitor on the rear of the camera can be set to display only recording

information or turned off.

Press [DISP.].

≥The display information is switched.

Recording Screen



Monitor

With information

FINE

L

AFSAFS

±

0

Viewfinder

With information

FINE
L

AFSAFS

999

Without

information

Without

information

Control panel Turned off

0 0

0

3:2

OFF

Fn

999
999

ISO

AUTO

AFS FINE

AWB

999

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10:00 DEC.1.2019 100-0001 1/999

ISO

100

F

4.060

L

FINE

±

0

100

100-0001

ISO

0

F4.0

60

10:00 DEC.1.2019

s

RGB

1/5

FINE

AFS

STD.

L

3:2

AWB

0 Press [ ] to switch between display/hide of the level gauge.

This can also be set by using [Level Gauge]. (l 346).

Control panel operation

You can touch items on the control panel to directly change their settings. These

can also be changed with the following operations:

1 Press one of the cursor buttons to enable

selection of items.

0 Selected items are displayed in yellow.

2 Rotate or to select an item.

0 You can also select by pressing 3421.

ISO

AUTO

AFS FINE

AWB

3 Rotate to change the settings values.

0 The types of screen to display on the monitor can be restricted:

[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Show/Hide Monitor Layout] (l 352)

0 The display can be changed so that live view and display information do not

overlap:
[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set] (l 350)

Playback Screen



With information

Detailed

information

¢1

display

Without

information

Display without

highlights

0 0

0

3:2

blinking

OFF

Fn

999
999

¢2

¢1 Pressing 34 switches the display information.

– Detailed information display

– Histogram display

– Photo Style display

– White balance display

– Lens information display

¢2 This is a screen without blinking highlights display that is shown when [Blinking

Highlights] of the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) is set to [ON].

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Turning On the Status LCD Backlight

Press [ ].

≥The backlight will turn on.
≥If the camera is left without any

operations for approx. 5 seconds, the

backlight turns off.

0 With the default settings, the illumination button

will also light.

0 If you press [ ] again or fully press the shutter button, the backlight turns off.
0 The status LCD backlight and illumination button do not light while you are using the

following functions:

– Video recording/[6K/4K PHOTO]/[Post-Focus]

– Burst recording

– Playback

– Menu

– Quick menu

0 The lighting method of the status LCD backlight can be changed:

[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Status-LCD] (l 360)

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00 0

AWB

3:2

0 0

0

AUTO

ISO

Quick Menu

This menu enables you to quickly set functions that are frequently used

during recording without calling the menu screen. You can also change the

Quick menu display method and the items to display.

Display the Quick menu.

1

≥Press [Q].

Select a menu item.

2

≥Press 3421.
≥Directions on the diagonal can also

be selected using the joystick.

≥Selection is also possible by

rotating .

≥Selection is also possible by

touching a menu item.

Select a setting item.

3

≥Rotate or .
≥Selection is also possible by

touching a setting item.

Close the Quick menu.

4

≥Press the shutter button halfway.
≥You can also close the menu by

pressing [Q].

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ISO

AWB

AUTO

00 0

0 0

0

3:2

3. Basic Operations

0 Some items cannot be set depending on the recording mode or camera

settings.

0 The Quick menu can be customized:

[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Q.MENU Settings] (l 299)

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Menu Operation Methods

In this camera, the menu is used for setting a wide variety of functions and

performing camera customizations.

Menu operation is possible in a variety of ways including using the cur sors,

joystick, dials, and touch.

Configuration and operation parts of the menu

The menu can be operated by pressing 21 to move between menu screens.

Use the operation parts indicated below to operate the main tab, the sub tab, and

menu items without moving to the corresponding menu levels.

0 You can also operate the menu by touching the icons on the main tab and the sub

tab, menu items and setting items.

A Main tab ([Q] button)
B Sub tab ( )
C Menu item ( )
D Setting item

Display the menu.

1

≥Press .

Select a main tab.

2

≥Press 34 to select a main tab and

then press 1.

≥You can also perform the same

operation by rotating to select

the main tab and then pressing

or .

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Select a sub tab.

3

≥Press 34 to select a sub tab and

then press 1.

≥You can also perform the same

operation by rotating to select

the sub tab and then pressing

or .

Select a menu item.

4

≥Press 34 to select a menu item

and then press 1.

≥You can also perform the same

operation by rotating to select

the menu item and then pressing

or .

Select a setting item and then

5

confirm your selection.

≥Press 34 to select a setting item

and then press or .

≥You can also perform the same

operation by rotating to select

the setting item and then pressing

or .

The display and selection methods differ depending on the setting item.

0

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Close the menu.

6

≥Press the shutter button halfway.
≥You can also close the menu by

pressing [ ] several times.

0 For details about menu items, refer to Menu Guide. (l 310)

Displaying Descriptions About Menu Items and Settings



If you press [DISP.] while a menu item or

setting item is selected, a description about

the item is displayed on the screen.

Grayed Out Menu Items



Menu items that cannot be set are

displayed grayed out.

If you press or while a grayed out

menu item is selected, the reason why it

cannot be set is displayed.

The reason why a menu item cannot be set may

0

not be displayed depending on the menu item.

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[Reset]

Return each of the following settings to the default setting:

– Recording settings

– Network settings (settings of [Wi-Fi Setup] and [Bluetooth])

– Setup and custom settings (other than [Wi-Fi Setup] and [Bluetooth])

¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ Select [Reset]

0 If you reset the setup and custom settings, the following settings will also be

reset:

– Settings of [Rotate Disp.], [Picture Sort], [Magnify from AF Point], [HLG View

Assist (Monitor)], and [Delete Confirmation] in the [Playback] menu

0 The folder numbers and clock settings are not reset.

0 List of default settings (l 493)

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4. Easy Recording

Intelligent Auto Mode

The [iA] mode (Intelligent Auto mode) can record images using settings

automatically selected by the camera.

The camera detects the scene to set the optimal recording settings

automatically to match the subject and recording conditions.

Set the mode dial to [iA].

1

Aim the camera at the subject.

2

≥When the camera detects the

scene, the recording mode icon

changes.

(Automatic Scene Detection)

Adjust the focus.

3

≥Press the shutter button halfway.
≥Once the subject is in focus, the

focus indication lights.

(When the subject is not in focus,

the indication blinks.)

[ ] of the AF mode works and the AF area is displayed aligned to any

0

humans or animals.

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Start recording.

4

≥Press the shutter button fully.

0 Backlight compensation operates automatically to prevent subjects from

appearing dark when there is a backlight.

Types of Automatic Scene Detection



: Scenes detected during picture taking

: Scenes detected during video recording

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:

:

i-Low Light

:

¢2

i-Night Scenery

i-Portrait & Animal

i-Night Portrait

¢1 Detected when animal detection is disabled.
¢2 Detected when using an external flash.

i-Portrait

:

¢1

:

:

i-Scenery

:

i-Food

:

i-Macro

i-Sunset

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4. Easy Recording

0 If none of the scenes are applicable, recording is with [ ] (standard setting).
0 Different scene types may be selected for the same subject depending on the

recording conditions.

AF Mode



Changing the AF mode.

0

Each press of [ ] changes the AF mode.

The camera detects a person’s face, eyes,

and body (entire body or upper half of the

body) and the body of animals, and adjusts

([Face/Eye/

Body/Animal

Detect.])

the focus.

0 Each press of switches the person,

animal or eye to be brought into focus. It

cannot be switched by touching.

0 Animal detection will maintain the enable/disable setting selected

during other than [iA] mode.

When the focus mode is set to [AFC], the

AF area follows the movement of the

subject, maintaining focusing.

([Tracking])

Aim the AF area over the subject and then

press and hold the shutter button halfway.

0 The camera will track the subject while the shutter button is

pressed halfway or fully.

0 For information about AF modes, refer to page 106 and 109.

Flash



When recording using a flash, the camera switches to the appropriate flash

mode for the recording conditions.

When Slow Sync. ([ ], [ ]), be careful with regard to camera shake

because the shutter speed becomes slow.

0 When [ ] or [ ], Red-Eye Removal works.

0 For information about external flashes, refer to page 223.

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×

×

×

Recording Using Touch Functions

Touch Shutter

This function focuses on a touched position and then releases the shutter.

0 With the default settings, the Touch Tab is not displayed.

Set [Touch Tab] to [ON] in [Touch Settings]. (l 340)

Touch [ ].

1

Touch [ ].

2

≥The icon changes to [ ]

indicating that you can start Touch

Shutter recording.

Touch the subject you wish to

3

focus on.

≥The AF operates and the image will

be recorded.

How to Disable Touch Shutter



Touch [ ].

The icon changes to [ ].

0

×

×

0 If focus adjustment failed, the AF area will be lit red.

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×

AE

Touch AE

This function adjusts the brightness according to a touched position.

When a subject’s face appears dark, you can make the screen brighter to

match the face.

0 With the default settings, the Touch Tab is not displayed.

Set [Touch Tab] to [ON] in [Touch Settings]. (l 340)

Touch [ ].

1

Touch [ ].

2

≥The Touch AE settings screen

appears.

Touch the subject to which

3

you wish to adjust the
brightness.

0 To return the position to which to adjust

the brightness to the center, touch

[Reset].

Touch [Set].

4

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How to Disable Touch AE



Touch [ ].

0 You can also adjust both the focus and brightness to those of the position you

touch. (At this time, Touch AE is not available):
[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Touch Settings] ¨ [Touch AF] ¨ [AF+AE] (l 120)

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[Aspect Ratio]

You can select the image aspect ratio.

¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ Select [Aspect Ratio]

[4:3] Aspect ratio of a 4:3 monitor

[3:2] Aspect ratio of a standard film camera

[16:9] Aspect ratio of a 16:9 TV

[1:1] Square aspect ratio

[65:24]

[2:1]

0 [16:9] and [1:1] aspect ratios are not available when using the following

functions:

– 6K photo

– [Post-Focus] (when set to [6K 18M])

0 [65:24] and [2:1] aspect ratios are not available when using the following

functions:

– [iA] mode

– Taking burst pictures

– [6K/4K PHOTO]/[Post-Focus]

– [Time Lapse Shot]

– [Stop Motion Animation]

– [HLG Photo]

– [High Resolution Mode]

– [Filter Settings]

– [Multiple Exposure]

0 When using APS-C lenses, [65:24]/[2:1] are not available.

0 You can register functions to Fn buttons:

[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Fn Button Set] ¨ [Setting in REC mode] ¨ [Aspect Ratio]
(l 286)

Panoramic aspect ratio

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[Picture Size]

Sets the picture’s image size. The image size varies depending on the

[Aspect Ratio] or the lens used.

When an APS-C lens is used, the image area switches to the one for

APS-C, thereby narrowing the angle of view.

¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ Select [Picture Size]

[Aspect

Ratio]

[4:3]

[3:2]

[16:9]

[1:1]

[65:24] [L] (13M) 6000k2208 s

[2:1] [L] (18M) 6000k3000 s

When [Ex. Tele Conv.] is set, the [M] and [S] image sizes are indicated with [ ].

0

When using full-frame lenses When using APS-C lenses

[L] (21.5M) 5328k4000 [L] (9.5M) 3536k2656

[M] (10.5M) 3792k2848 [M] (5M) 2560k1920

[S] (5.5M) 2688k2016 [S] (2.5M) 1840k1376

[L] (24M) 6000k4000 [L] (10.5M) 3984k2656

[M] (12M) 4272k2848 [M] (5.5M) 2880k1920

[S] (6M) 3024k2016 [S] (3M) 2064k1376

[L] (20M) 6000k3368 [L] (9M) 3984k2240

[M] (10M) 4272k2400 [M] (4.5M) 2880k1624

[S] (5M) 3024k1704 [S] (2M) 1920k1080

[L] (16M) 4000k4000 [L] (7M) 2656k2656

[M] (8M) 2848k2848 [M] (3.5M) 1920k1920

[S] (4M) 2016k2016 [S] (2M) 1376k1376

Picture size

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0 [Picture Size] is not available when the following functions are being used:

– [6K/4K PHOTO]/[Post-Focus]

– [RAW] ([Picture Quality])

– [High Resolution Mode]

– [Multiple Exposure]

0 You can register functions to Fn buttons:

[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Fn Button Set] ¨ [Setting in REC mode] ¨ [Picture Size]
(l 286)

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[Picture Quality]

Set the compression rate used for storing pictures.

¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ Select [Picture Quality]

Setting File format Settings details

[FINE]

[STD.]

[RAWrFINE]

[RAWrSTD.]

[RAW] RAW This records RAW images.

JPEG

RAWiJPEG

JPEG images that give priority to image quality.

JPEG images of standard image quality.

This is useful for increasing the number of

recordable pictures without changing the picture

size.

This records RAW and JPEG images ([FINE] or

[STD.]) simultaneously.

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Note on RAW

RAW format refers to a data format of images that have not been processed on

the camera.

Playback and editing of RAW images require the camera or the dedicated

software.

0 You can process RAW images on the camera. (l 279)
0 Use software (“SILKYPIX Developer Studio” by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory) to

process and edit RAW files on a PC. (l 437)

0 Pictures taken with [RAW] cannot be displayed enlarged to the maximum

magnification during playback.
Take pictures with [RAWiFINE] or [RAWiSTD.] if you want to check their

focus on the camera after recording.

0 RAW images are always recorded in the [L] size of the [3:2] aspect ratio.
0 When you delete an image recorded with [RAWiFINE] or [RAWiSTD.] on

the camera, both the RAW and JPEG images will be deleted simultaneously.

0 [Picture Quality] is not available when the following functions are being used:

– [6K/4K PHOTO]/[Post-Focus]

– [High Resolution Mode]

– [Multiple Exposure]

0 You can register functions to Fn buttons:

[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Fn Button Set] ¨ [Setting in REC mode] ¨ [Picture Quality]
(l 286)

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[Double Card Slot Function]

This sets the way recording to the card slots 1 and 2 is performed.

¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ Select [Double Card Slot Function]

Selects the priority of card slots for recording.

[Relay Rec]

[Recording

Method]

[Backup

Rec]

[Allocation

Rec]

0 The double slot function is not available for AVCHD videos, as these cannot

be recorded to card slot 1 (XQD card).

Notes about Backup Recording

0 We recommend using cards of the same capacity.
0 When using the following combinations of cards, recording videos, 6K/4K

photos, and recording with [Post-Focus] are not available:

– SDXC memory card and XQD card of 32 GB or less

– SD memory card or SDHC memory card, and XQD card over 32 GB

0 You can register card switching of [Destination Card Slot] to the Fn button:

[] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Fn Button Set] ¨ [Setting in REC mode] ¨ [Destination
Card Slot] (l 286)

[Destination Card Slot]: [ ]/[ ]

Relays recording to the card in the other card

slot after the first card runs out of free space.

Records the same images to both cards

simultaneously.

Allows you to specify the card slot to be used for

recording for different image formats.

[JPEG/HLG Photo Destn.]/[RAW Destination]/

[6K/4K Photo Destination]/[Video

Destination]

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PABC0001.JPG

  

[Folder / File Settings]

Set the folder and file name where to save the images.

Folder name File name

100ABCDE

 

1 Folder number (3 digits, 100 to 999) 3

2 5-character user-defined segment 4 3-character user-defined segment

¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ Select [Folder / File Settings]

[Select

Folder]

Selects a folder for storing images.

0 The folder name and the number of files that can be stored will

¢

be indicated.

Creates a new folder with an incremented folder number.

0 If there are no recordable folders in the card, a screen for

[Create a New

Folder]

[File Name

Setting]

¢ When [Double Card Slot Function] is set to [Allocation Rec], [Select Folder (Slot

1(XQD))] and [Select Folder (Slot 2(SD))] will be displayed.

resetting the folder number is displayed.

Increments the folder number without changing the

[OK]

5-character user-defined segment (2 above).

[Change]

[Folder

Number

Setting]

Changes the 5-character user-defined segment
(2 above). This will also increment the folder number.

Uses the 3-character user-defined segment (4 above)

to set the folder number (

Link]

[User

Changes the 3-character user-defined segment
(4 above).

0 Follow the steps on page 376 when the character entry screen is displayed.

Available characters: alphabetic characters (upper-case), numerals, [ _ ]

Color space

([P]: sRGB, [ _ ]: AdobeRGB)

5 File number (4 digits, 0001 to 9999)

6 Extension

1

above).

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0 Each folder can store up to 1000 files.
0 File numbers are assigned sequentially from 0001 to 9999 in the order of

recording.

If you change the storage folder, a number continuing on from the last file

number will be assigned.

0 In the following cases, a new folder with an incremented folder number will be

created automatically when the next file is saved:

– The number of files in the current folder reaches 1000.

– The file number reaches 9999.

0 New folders cannot be created when there are folders numbered from 100 all

the way up to 999.

We recommend backing up your data and formatting the card.

0 [Select Folder] is not available when [Backup Rec] in [Double Card Slot

Function] is being used.

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[File Number Reset]

Resets the file number of the next recording to 0001.

¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ Select [File Number Reset]

Settings: [Card Slot 1(XQD)]/[Card Slot 2(SD)]

0 When recording is performed after resetting this item, the folder number is

updated and the file number starts from 0001.

0 Folder numbers from 100 to 999 can be assigned.

When the folder number reaches 999, the file number cannot be reset.

We recommend backing up your data and formatting the card.

0 To reset the folder number to 100:

1 Perform [Card Format] to format the card.
2 Perform [File Number Reset] to reset the file number.
3 Select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen.

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6. Focus/Zoom

Selecting the Focus Mode

Select the focusing method (focus mode) to match subject movement.

Set the focus mode lever.

This is suitable for recording still subjects.

[S]

([AFS])

([AFC])

[MF]

While the shutter button is pressed halfway, this maintains a single

point of focus.

The focus stays locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

This is suitable for recording moving subjects.

While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus is constantly

[C]

adjusted according to the movement of the subject.

0 This predicts the movement of the subject, maintaining focusing.

(Movement prediction)

Manual focusing. Use this when you want to fix the focus or avoid
activating AF. (l 124)

0 [AFC] works in the same manner as [AFS] in the following situations:

– [ ] mode

– In low light situations

0 When the following functions are being used, [AFC] switches to [AFS]:

– [65:24]/[2:1] ([Aspect Ratio])

– [High Resolution Mode]

0 When using [High Speed Video], [AFS] and [AFC] change to [MF].
0 This function is not available for Post-Focus recording.

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Using AF

AF (Auto Focus) refers to automatic focusing.

Select the focus mode and the AF mode appropriate for the subject and

scene.

Set the focus mode to [S] or

1

[C].

≥Set the focus mode lever. (l 98)

Select the AF mode.

2

≥Press [ ] to display the AF mode

selection screen, and set using
or . (l 105)

0

In [iA] mode, each press of [ ]

switches between [ ] and [ ].
(l 86)

Press the shutter button

3

halfway.

≥The AF operates.

0

If maintaining focus on the subject is

difficult during video recording with [AFC],

press the shutter button halfway again to

re-adjust the focus.

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6. Focus/Zoom

LOW

STAR

Focus

In focus Not in focus

Focus icon A Lights Blinking

AF area B Green Red

AF beep Two beeps —

Low illumination AF

0

In dark environments, low illumination AF automatically operates, and the focus icon

is indicated as [ ].

0 Achieving focus may take more time than usual.

Starlight AF

0

If the camera detects stars in the night sky after determining low illumination AF, then

Starlight AF will be activated.

When focus is achieved, the focus icon will display [ ], and the AF area will be

displayed on the area in focus.

0 Edges of the screen cannot detect Starlight AF.

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