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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-G5
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera...................................................................................................... 7
Standard Accessories.............................................................. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..8
Names and Functions of Components...................................................... ................ 9
About the Lens............................................... ..................................................... ...... 16
Preparation
Changing the Lens.................................................................................................... 17
Attaching the Shoulder Strap...................................................................................20
Charging the Battery......................................... .................................................... .... 21
• Charging................... ........................................ ..................................................21
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures........................ 23
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery.................................................................................................................. 26
About the Card ............ .................................................... .......................................... 27
• About cards that can be used with this unit........................................................27
• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time......... 28
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)............................................ ......................................29
• Changing the Clock Setting. ............................................................................... 30
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode...................... ..................................................... ...... 31
Tips for taking good pictures................................................................................... 33
• Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function)............................ 33
Using the Viewfinder.................................................................................................34
• Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ...............................................................34
• About the Eye Sensor AF................................................................................... 35
• Setting the focus position with the Touch Pad....................................................35
Taking a Still picture..................................................................................................36
• How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFF/AFC)..............................36
• Taking a still pictu re ........................... ..................................................... ............38
• Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function............................................... 39
• Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen............................ 40
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................................................................................. 42
• Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects.................................................45
• Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.................................. .. ......... .... .. ....46
Tak ing Pictures with Defocus C ontrol Function .............. ......................................48
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode)........................ 50
Recording Motion Picture... ..................................................... ................................. 52
• How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF).................. 52
• Recording motion picture............................................................. .......................53
• Recording still pictures while re cording motion pictures..................................... 55
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures................................................................... 56
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• Playing Back Pictur e s......................................... ................................................56
• Changing the information displayed on the playback screen .............................60
• Playing Back Motion Pictures.................. ........................................ ................... 61
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ......................................................62
Deleting Pictures.......................................................................... ............................. 63
Setting the Menu ............................................................. .......................................... 64
• Setting menu items.............................................................................................64
• Setting the menu screen background......................................................... .. .... ..67
Setting the Quick Menu ............................................................................................68
• Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item.................................................69
About the Setup Menu................................................ ..............................................70
Recording
Optical Image stabilizer............................................................................................ 78
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................................................................................ 80
• Zooming using touch operations.........................................................................83
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash................................................................. 84
• Switching to the appropriate flash setting...........................................................84
Compensating the Exposure............................................ ........................................88
Tak ing Pictures using Burst Mode.................... .................................................... ..89
Tak ing Pictures using Auto Bracket.......................... .............................................. 91
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........................................................................93
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus............................................................................. 95
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.......................................................................101
Fixing the Focus and the Expo su r e (AF/AE Lock)............................................... 104
Adjusting the White Balance............................ .................................................... ..106
Setting the Light Sen si tivity...................................................... ..............................111
Using the function button........................................................................................113
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) ................115
• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)........... 116
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed...........................................................................................................117
• Aperture-Priority AE Mode.................................................................................117
• Shutter-Priorit y AE Mode................. ..................................................... .............118
• Manual Exposure Mode.....................................................................................119
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode) .... 121
• [Clear Portrait]... .................................................... ............................................ 122
• [Silky Skin]................ .................................................... ....................................122
• [Backlit Softne ss]........................................................................... ................... 122
• [Clear in Backlight]...................................... ...................................................... 123
• [Relaxing Tone]........................................................................................... .... ..123
• [Sweet Child's Face]........... ........................................ ......................................123
• [Distinct Scenery].............................................................................................. 124
• [Bright Blue Sky]................................................................ ............................... 124
• [Romantic Sunset Glow].................................................... ............................... 124
• [Vivid Sunset Glow]................ .................................................... .......................124
• [Glistening Wa ter]....... ........................................ .............................................. 125
• [Clear Nightscape]............................................................... .... .... .. .... ......... .. ....125
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• [Cool Night Sky].............................................. ..................................................125
• [Warm Glowing Nightscape] ..................................................................... .... ....126
• [Artistic Nightscape].......................................................................................... 126
• [Glittering Illumina tio n s] ............. ........................................ ............................... 126
• [Clear Night Portrait]........................ ..................................................... ............127
• [Soft Image of a Flower]....................................................................................127
• [Appetizing Food]....................................................................... .. .. .. .. ....... .. .. .. ..128
• [Cute Dessert]........................................ ...........................................................128
• [Freeze Animal Moti on]................................. ....................................................129
• [Clear Sports Shot].............................................. ..............................................129
• [Monochrome].............................................................................. .... ......... .. .... ..129
Taking Pictures with different image effects
(Creative Control Mode)..........................................................................................130
• [Expressive]....................................... ..................................................... ..........132
• [Retro]............................................................... ................................................132
• [High Key]................... ..................................................... .................................132
• [Low Key]............................................... ..................................................... ...... 132
• [Sepia]................................. ..................................................... .........................133
• [Dynamic Monochrome]....................................................................................133
• [Impressive Art]........................................................... ......................................133
• [High Dynamic]............................................. ....................................................133
• [Cross Process]......................................................................... .......................134
• [Toy Effec t]........................................................ ................................................134
• [Miniature Eff ect]........................................................... ....................................135
• [Soft Focus]................................ .................................................... ...................137
• [St a r Filter]...................... ..................................................... ............................. 137
• [One Point Color]................................................................. ............................. 137
Taking Pictures in Custom Set............................................................................... 139
• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)................. 140
• Recording using registe red custom set........ ........................................ ............141
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function ...............................................142
Entering Text............................................................................................................ 146
Using the [Rec] Menu............................................................. ................................. 147
• [Photo Style]........ .................................................... .......................................... 147
• [Aspect Ratio]........................ ....................................... ....................................149
• [Picture Size]..... .................................................... ............................................ 149
• [Quality]............................... ..................................................... .........................150
• [Focus Mode]....................................................................................................150
• [Metering Mode]................................................................... .. .... .... .. ......... .... ....151
• [HDR].................................................................. .............................................. 151
• [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control)................................................. 152
• [Flash]............................................................... ................................................152
• [Red-Eye Removal].............................. .............................................................152
• [Flash Synchro].................................... .............................................................153
• [Flash Adjust.]................... ..................................................... ...........................153
• [i.Resolution]............................................ ......................................................... 154
• [ISO Limit Set].............................. .................................................... ................. 154
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• [ISO Increment s]...................... .................................................... .....................154
• [Long Shtr NR]............................................................ .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. ..155
• [Shading Comp.]...............................................................................................155
• [Digital Zoom]............................. .................................................... ................... 156
• [Electronic Shutt e r] ................................................................ ...........................156
• [Burst Rate]........................................ ..................................................... ..........156
• [Auto Bracket]........................................ ..................................................... ......156
• [Self Timer]................................ .................................................... ...................156
• [Color Sp ace].................... ........................................ ........................................157
• [St a bilizer]............................................................. ............................................ 157
• [Face Recog.]................... ..................................................... ...........................157
• [Profile Setup]............................ .................................................... ...................158
• [Recommended Filter] ......................................................................................158
Using the [Motion Pictur e ] Menu........ .................................................... ...............159
• [Rec Mode] .......................................................................................................159
• [Rec Quality]...................................................................... ...............................160
• [Picture Mode]..... ........................................ .................................................... ..161
• [Continuous AF]........................................................ .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. ..161
• [Ex. Tele Conv.]............................ .................................................... ................. 161
• [Wind Cut]............. ........................................ ....................................................161
• [Mic Level Disp.].................................. ..................................................... ........162
• [Mic Level Adj.]...................... ....................................... ....................................162
• [Flkr Decrease].............................. ................................................................. ..162
Using the [Custom] Menu......................................... .............................................. 163
Playback/Editing
Playing Back Burst Pictures .................................................................................. 173
Editing Burst Picture s... .................................................... ......................................174
Using the [Playback] Menu..................................................................................... 175
• [2D/3D Settings].......................................... .................................................... ..175
• [Slide Show]................................................................ ......................................175
• [Playback Mode]..................................................... .... ......... .. .... .... .. ......... .... ....177
• [Title Edit]....................................... ................................................................. ..178
• [Text S tamp]....................................................................................... ...............179
• [Video Divide]......................................... .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....... .. .. .. .. ..181
• [Resize]................. .................................................... ........................................182
• [Cropping]............................................ .... ......... .. .... .... .. ......... .... .... .. ......... .... .. ..183
• [Rotate]................... .................................................... ......................................184
• [Favorite]................................................................. .......................................... 185
• [Print Set]...................................................................... ....................................186
• [Protect]........................................................................... .................................188
• [Face Rec Edit]............... ........................................ .......................................... 188
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Connecting to other equipment
Enjoying 3D pictures............................................................................................... 189
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen..................................................................193
• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)..................................... ............................................ 195
Saving still picture s and motion pictures on your PC............ ......................... .... 197
Saving still picture s a nd m otion pictures on a Recorder....................................201
Printing the Picture s.................................................................. ............................. 202
Others
Optional accessories .............................................................................................. 206
LCD Monitor Display/Viewf inder Display................ .............................................. 209
Cautions for Use...................................................................................................... 212
Message Display ................................................................. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. ..218
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 221
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Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
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The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the
following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not reco rd if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the
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lens, buttons, etc. Be par ticularly careful since it may not just cause
malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water c an come into contact with this unit, such as when
using it on a rainy day or at the beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body.
Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a
malfunction or damage.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD
Monitor is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when the amb i ent temperature or humidity
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changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation oc curs, turn the camera off and leave it for about
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the
camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.
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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
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The accessories and their shape will differ dep ending on the country or area where the camera was
purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
•Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indi ca ted as card in the text.
•The card is optional.
•Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042).
•If any accessories are lost, cu stome rs in the USA and Pu ert o Rico should cont a ct Pan asonic’s parts
department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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Before Use
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18 19 20
1112 1413 15
Names and Functions of Components
∫ Camera body
1 Self-timer indicator (P93)/
AF Assist Lamp (P168)
2 Sensor
3Flash (P84)
4 Lens fitting mark (P17)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button (P18)
8 [L VF/LCD] button (P34)/
[Fn3] button (P113)
9 Diopter adjustment dial (P34)
10 Viewfinder (P34)
11 Eye Cup (P213)
12 Eye sensor (P34)
13 [Q.MENU] button (P68)
14 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P104)/
[Fn1] button (P113)
15 Rear dial (P14)
16 Touch screen/LCD monitor (P13)
17 Playback button (P56)
18 button (P63)/
[Fn2] button (P113)
19 [MENU/SET] button (P14, 64)
20 Cursor buttons (P14)
3/ISO button (P111)
1/WB (White Balance) (P106)
2/AF Mode button (P95)
4/[Drive Mode] button
This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following
options.
Single (P38)/Burst (P89)/Auto bracket (P91)/Self-timer (P93)
21 [DISP.] button (P40, 60)
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32
2625 27 28
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22
30 31
24
35 3634
37
38
39
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22 Focus distance reference mark (P103)
23 Flash open lever (P84)
24 Stereo microphone (P162)
Be careful not to cover the microphone with your
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finger. Do ing so may make sound difficult to
record.
25 Hot shoe (P206)
26 Mode dial (P31)
27 Shutter button (P38)
28 Function lever (P15, 81, 88)
29 Speaker (P71)
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your
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finger. Do ing so may make sound difficult to hear.
30 Camera ON/OFF switch (P29)
31 Status indicator (P29)
32 Intelligent Auto button (P42)
33 Motion picture button (P53)
34 Tripod mount (P217)
A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch)
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or more may damage this unit if attached.
35 Card/Battery door (P26)
36 Release lever (P26)
37 Shoulder strap eyelet (P20)
Be sure to attach th e s h ou l d er s tr a p w he n us ing the
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camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
38 [REMOTE] socket (P208)
39 [HDMI] socket (P193)
40 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P193, 198, 201, 202)
41 DC coupler cover
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic
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DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (o ptional) are used. (P208)
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∫ Lens
67 4 51
67 4 51
H-PS14042
(LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/
F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.)
45321
1 Lens surface
2 Zoom lever (P81)
3 Focus lever (P101)
4 Contact point
5 Lens fitting mark (P17)
6 Focus ring (P101)
7 Zoom ring (P81)
Before Use
H-FS014042
(LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/
F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
H-FS45150
(LUMIX G VARIO 45–150 mm/
F4.0–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
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Before Use
LCD Monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.
1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180 o)
2 It can be rotated 180o forward.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use
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excessive force as it may be damaged.
The LCD monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take
pictures from various angles by adjusting the LCD monitor.
Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.
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∫ Taki ng pictures at a high angle
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This is convenient when ther e i s s omeone in front of you and you cannot get close to the subject.
•It can only be rotated 90o towards you.
∫ Taking pictures at a low angle
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This is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc. that are in a low position.
•It can be rotat ed 180o forward.
Note
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When not using the LCD monitor it is re commended th at you cl ose it with the sc reen fa cing inward t o
prevent dirt and scratc hes.
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Touch screen
This touch screen detects pressure.
Touch the screen
To touch and release the touch screen.
Before Use
Drag
A movement without releasing the touch
screen.
Use this to perform tasks such as selecting
icons or images displayed on the touch
screen.
When selecting feature s using th e touch scre en,
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be sure to touch the center of the desired icon.
This is used to move the AF area, operate the
slide bar, etc.
This can also be used to move to the next
image during playback, etc.
Note
If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection
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sheet, please follow the instruc tions that accompany the sheet.
(Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or
operability.)
•If a commercially ava ilable LCD pr otectio n sheet is used, a l ittle
extra pressure may be required if you notice that the touch
screen is not responsive.
•Avoid letting the hand holding the camera accidently apply
pressure to the touch screen. Doing so may affect the touch
screen operation.
•Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
•Do not operate with your fingernails.
•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.
•Do not scratch or press the LCD monit or too hard.
•For information about the icons displayed on the touch screen, refer to “LCD Monitor Display/
Viewfinder Display
” on P209.
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Before Use
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of sett ing contents, et c ., is pe rformed.
This document expresses the up, down, left, an d right of the cursor button as follows, or as 3/4/2/
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1.
or
Press 3/4/2/1
Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible
to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button if a guide like
the one shown on the right is displayed.
Even on menu screens etc. on which the guide is not displayed, you can
make settings and selections by operating the buttons.
Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings, etc.,
are performed during the various settings.
Rear dial is described as follows in this Owner’s Manual.
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e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial
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Before Use
Function Lever
Function lever can be used in 2 ways, for zoom operations (P81) and
for Exposure Compensation (P88).
Slide the lever to left or right to operate.
∫ To assign a function to the Function Lever
You can assign a function to the function lever at [Function Lever] in the [Custom] menu. The
default setting is [AUTO].
1 Select [Function Lever] in the [Custom] menu. (P64)
2 Touch the item.
Item
When the lens is replaced, the camera automatically assigns the setting
suitable for the lens in use.
When using an interchangeable le ns (H-PS14042) that supports the power
[AUTO]
[ZOOM]
[EXP.]
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Exit the menu after it is set.
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zoom (electrically operated zoom), the camera assigns the [ZOOM] operation.
•When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS014042, H-FS45150) that does not
support the power zoom, the camera assigns the [EXP.] operation.
Zoom operations are operable.
Exposure compensation is operable. (In the Manual Expo sure Mode:
Aperture setting is operable.)
Settings
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Before Use
About the Lens
∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification le ns
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the
Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro
Four Thirds mount).
∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by
using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional).
∫ Leica mount specification lens
When you use the M mount adapto r or R mount ada ptor (DMW -MA 2M, DMW -MA3R: optiona l), yo u
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can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
–For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the s ubject is in focus may differ slightly from the
rated distance.
–When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P172) to [ON].
About the lens and functions
There are functions that cannot be used, or the operation may be different depending on the
lens used.
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Auto Focus
[Stabilizer] (P78)/Touch zoom (P83)/[Shading Comp.] (P155)/[Quick AF] (P166)/[Power Zoom
Lens] (P169)
¢ The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS014042 or H-FS45150) is compatible with the Auto
Focus and automatic Aperture operation during the recording of motion pictures. With the
interchangeable lens (H-PS140 42), when u sing the powe r zoom (electric ally opera ted zoom); you
can record motion pictures ev en more smoothly and quietly thanks to the powerful high AF
following performance and silence design.
For details on the lens used, refer to the website.
Refer to catalogs/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
/Auto aperture setting¢/[Eye Sensor AF] (P35)/Defocus control function (P48)/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
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The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.
•The focal length no ted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35mm film
camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.)
Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.
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Preparation
Changing the Lens
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•Change lenses wher e there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P213, P214 when dirt or dust gets on
the lens.
Attaching the lens
T urn t he lens rear c ap A and the body ca p B in the directio n of the a rrow
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to detach them.
• Do not put your hands inside the mount.
Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on
2
the camera body and t he lens and then rota te
the lens in the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
• Do not press the lens release but ton D when you at tac h
a lens.
• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle
to the camera body as the lens moun t may get
scratched.
Detach the lens cap.
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Preparation
Detaching the lens
When using the interchangeable lens
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(H-PS14042), change the lens only after turning
this unit off and check ing that the lens barrel has
retracted. (Do not push in the lens barrel with your
fingers. Doing so may damage the lens.)
A When retracting the lens barrel
Attach the lens cap.
1
While pressing on the lens release button B,
2
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and
then remove.
• Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or
dust does not get inside.
• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does not
get scratched.
Note
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It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to prot ect the lens
surface when carrying. (P208)
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Preparation
Attaching the Le ns Hood
When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The lens
hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the drop in
contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
The interchangeable lens (H- PS14042) does not have a lens hood.
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To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens
(H-FS014042)
Insert the lens hood into the lens
with the short sides at the top and
bottom, and turn in the direction of
the arrow until it stops.
A Fitting to the mark.
To attach the lens hood that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150)
Insert the lens hood into the lens,
and turn in the direction of the arrow
until it stops.
Note
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When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens
hood to the lens in the reverse direction.
•Hold the short sides of the flower shaped lens hood when attaching or
detaching it.
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Preparation
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap
1
eyelet on the camera body.
A:Shoulder str ap eyelet
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring
2
in the direction of the arrow and then p ass it thro ugh
the stopper.
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole
3
on the other side of the stopper.
Pull the other side of the shoulder
4
strap and then check that it will not
come out.
• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach th e other
side of the shoulder strap.
Note
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Use the shoul d er s tr a p ar ound your sho u l de r.
–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.
–It may result in injury or accident.
•Do not leave the should er strap where an infant can reach it.
–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping aro und the neck.
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Preparation
90°
Charging the Battery
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery
packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any
accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To
ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery
pack is used.
Use the dedicated charger and battery.
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Charging
•The battery is not ch arged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with t he charger indoors.
Attach the battery paying
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attention to the direction of the
battery.
Connect the charger to the
2
plug-in type inlet type
electrical outlet.
• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and
charging begins.
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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem.
(Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is
completed.)
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
•
–The battery temperature is t oo high or too lo w . It is recommend ed to charge th e battery again in an
ambient tem p er a ture of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫ Charging time
Charging time Approx. 140 min
•
The indicated charging time is fo r when the battery has been discharge d completely. The
charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for
the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may
be longer than normal.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
The indication turns red and blin ks if the r emain ing b atte ry power is ex haust ed. ( The s ta tu s indicat or
•
also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
•
Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power p lu g .
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting
heat generated.
•The battery can be rech arged e ven whe n it still h as some cha rge left, but it is not recommended that
the battery charge be freq uently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic
swelling may occur.)
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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Recording time Approx. 160 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures
Recording time Approx. 155 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Recording time Approx. 160 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Associa tion].
•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (4GB).
•Using the supplied battery.
•Starting recording 30seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Optical Image stabilizer function, set
the Optical Image stabilizer to [ ])
•Recording once every 30 seconds using full flash every second recording.
•When an interchan geable l ens compa tible with p ower zoom (el ectri cally operat ed zoom) i s att ached,
the zoom moves from Tele to Wide or from Wide to Tele on each recording.
•Turning t he camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the bat tery
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If
the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of
pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
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∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)
–
[AV C HD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Recordable time Approx. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable time Approx. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Recordable time Approx. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
–[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD])
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Recordable time Approx. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable time Approx. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Recordable time Approx. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
•These times are fo r an ambien t temper at ure of 23oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be
aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable ti me is the time availabl e for record ing when repeat ing action s such as turni ng this
unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [PSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes
59 seconds.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to
4 GB. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below
29 minutes 59 seconds.)
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∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor)
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Playback time Approx. 200 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Playback time Approx. 190 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Playback time Approx. 210 min
Note
•
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, t he operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
–Using the [AUTO] of [LCD Mode] or [MODE1] of [LCD Mode].
–When flash is used repeatedly.
•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the
battery , the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery
•Check that this unit is turn ed off.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of the
1
arrow and open the card/battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the
quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery
2
orientation, inse rt all the way until you hear
a locking sound and then check that it is
locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the dire ction of the arrow
to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until you
hear a “click” while being careful about the
direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out
upright.
B:Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
1: Close the card/battery door.
3
2: Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow.
Note
•
Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after
being charged.)
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes
warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone
off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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About the Card
About cards that can be used with this unit
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Remarks
SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
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SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class
when recording motion pictures.
•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or
SDXC Memory Card compatible equipmen t.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card
compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•
This unit is c o m p a tible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
e.g.:
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the
card.
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with “Class 4” or higher
During access (image writin g, reading and deleting, forma tting etc.), do not turn this unit off,
•
remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do not
subject the camera to vibration , impact or stati c electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.
Note
•
Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no
further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and
format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original pos ition.)
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static
electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important
data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure
proper operation. (P77)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time
•
Switching between the display of number of recordable
pictures and available recording time can be performed in the
[Remaining Disp.] (P171) in the [Custom] menu.
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
∫ Number of recordable pictures
•
[9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remainin g.
•Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]
[Picture Size] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB
L (16M) 220 890 3630 7260
M (8M) 400 1630 6600 13000
S (4M) 670 2710 10980 21490
•Aspect ratio [X], Quality [ ]
[Picture Size] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB
L (16M) 68 270 1110 2230
M (8M) 79 320 1290 2580
S (4M) 86 340 1400 2800
∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•
“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
•[AVCHD]
[Rec Quality] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB
PSH 8m00s 36m00s 2h31m 5h7m
FSH/FPH/SH 13m00s 1h00m 4h9m 8h25m
•[MP4]
[Rec Quality] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB
FHD 11m18s 49m5s 3h22m13s 6h50m11s
HD 21m34s 1h33m43s 6h26m4s 13h3m6s
VGA 47m28s 3h26m16s 14h9m40s 28h43m28s
Note
•
The number of recordable pictures an d the available recording time are an appro ximation. (These
vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•
The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [PSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes
59 seconds.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to
4 GB. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below
29 minutes 59 seconds.)
•The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
1
•
The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.
• If the language select screen is not displayed,
proceed to step
Touch [Language Set].
2
Select the language.
3
Touch [Clock Set].
4
4.
ON
OFF
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/
5
Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination
You can continue to switch the settings by continuously touching
•
[]/[].
• Touch [ ] to cancel the date an d time settings without setting a
date and time.
To set the display order and the time display format.
•
Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting display
order/time display format.
Touch [Set] to set.
6
Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
7
• When the clock settin g is complete, the confirmation screen for the function lever setting is
displayed. Select [Change] or [Exit]. (You can check/uncheck the check box each time y ou
touch [Don’t show this again].)
For [Function Lever] refer to P15.
:
:
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Changing the Clock Setting
Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P64)
•
The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.
•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the
battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
Note
•
If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures
with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•If the clock is set, th e c o rr e c t d ate can be printe d even if the date is no t di sp l a y e d on t h e sc r e en of
the camera.
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Selecting the Recording Mode
∫ To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial
Select the mode by rota ting the mode dial.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode A.
∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode
Press [¦].
•[¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto
Mode.
•The Recording Mode selected by the mode dial is disabled
while the [
¦] button is lit.
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∫ Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode (P42)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P46)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically set by the camera, but color,
brightness and defocus effect can be adjusted.
Program AE Mode (P50)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
∫ Advanced
Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P117)
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P118)
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode (P119)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually
adjusted.
Custom Mode (P139)
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Scene Guide Mode (P121)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode (P130)
Record while checking the image effect.
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Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and
stand with your feet slightly apart.
•Do not cover the flash, th e AF assist lamp A or the microphone B with your fingers or other
objects.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
•When taking pictures, make sure your footing is sta ble and there is no danger of colliding with
another person, an object etc.
Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function)
This function detects the vertical orientation when you record with the
camera vertically orientated. When you play back the recording, the
recording is automatically displayed in vertical orientation. (Only
available when [Rotate Disp.] (P75) is set to [ON ] .)
When recording with this u nit , Dire cti on Det ect ion c an be pe rf ormed ev e n if you are using a le ns t hat
•
is not compatible with the Direction Detection Function.
•When the camera is held vertically and tilted significantly up or down to record, the Direction
Detection Function may not work correctly.
•Motion pictures t ak en with the camera held vertically are not displaye d vertically .
•You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.
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Using the Viewfinder
Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinde r
∫ About the eye sensor automatic switching
When [LVF/LCD Auto] of [Eye Sensor] (P170) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and your eye
or an object is brought close to the viewfinder, the display automatically switches to the
viewfinder display.
Sensitivity of the eye sensor can be set to [HIGH] or [LOW] with [Sensitivity].
Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you hold
•
the camera, or bright light shining around the eyepiece. Switch manually in that case.
•The eye sensor is disabled during motion picture playback and slide show.
∫ Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder manually
[LVF/LCD/Fn3] button can be used in two ways, as [LVF/LCD] or as [Fn3] (function 3). At the
time of purchase, it is initially set to [LVF/LCD].
To switch the setting, select using [LVF/LCD / Fn3] in [Custom] menu.
•
•Refer to P113 for details about the function button.
Press [LVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen.
A [LVF/LCD/Fn3] butto n
B Eye sensor
•When [LVF/LCD / Fn3] in the [Custom] menu is set to [Fn3], use
the eye sensor to switch between the LCD display and the
viewfinder.
∫ Diopter adjustment
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the
characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.
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About the Eye Sensor AF
If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts the
focus as the eye sensor is activated.
Note
•
Beep sounds are not emitted when the focus is achieved in [Eye Sens or AF ].
•[Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions.
•The [Eye Sensor AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:
–With lenses that only offer Manual Focus
–With some Four Third lenses
Setting the focus position with the Touch Pad
If you set [Touch Pad AF] of [Touch Settings] (P171) in the [Custom] menu to [ON] when the
viewfinder is in use, you can use the LCD monitor as the TouchPad. Touch the LCD monitor to
move the AF area on the viewfinder to a desired position.
Press the shutter button halfway to determine the focus position.
•
If you press [ ] before determining the focus position, the AF area frame ret urns to the center
position.
•To cancel the AF area frame when the Auto Focus Mode (P95) is set to [š] ([Face Detection]), [ ]
([AF Tracking] ) or [ ] ([23-Area]), press [MENU/SET].
Note
•
The Touch Shutter function (P39) is disabled when using [Touch Pad AF].
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Taking a Still picture
Applicable modes:
How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Select [Focus Mode] from the [Rec] menu. (P64)
1
Touch the item.
2
• Select [Focus Mode] according to the movement of the subject
and the scene you are recording.
The movement of the
Item
subject and the scene
(recommended)
Subject is still
AFS
(Scenery, anniversary
photograph, etc.)
Movement cannot be
AFF
predicted
(Children, pets, etc.)
Subject is moving
AFC
(Sport, trains, etc.)
MF Set the focus manually. (P101)
• When recording using [AFF], [AFC]
–It may take time to focus on the subject when you ope rate the zoom from Wide to Tele or
suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
–Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
–While the shutter button is pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen.
• Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate. Refer to the website on P16.
• Exit the menu after it is set.
“AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is
pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed while it is
pressed halfway.
“AFF” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Flexible”. In
this mode, focusing is performed automatically when
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
If the subject moves while the shutter button is
pressed halfway, the focus is corrected to match the
movement automatically.
“AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”.
In this mode, while the shutter button is pressed
halfway, focusing is constantly performed to match
the movement of the subject. When the subject is
moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the
subject position at the time of recording. (Movement
prediction)
Description of settings
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A
Press the shutter button halfway.
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Focus
Focus indication A On Blinks
AF area B Green —
Sound Beeps 2 times —
Focus Mod e AFF/AFC
Focus
Focus indication A On Blinks or Off
AF area B
Sound
¢1 When AF Mode is set to [ ], the first AF area at which focus is achieved may be
displayed momentarily while pressing halfway.
¢2 A beep will be emitted when focus is first achieved during the pressing halfway.
When the subject is
focused
When the subject is
focused
¢1
Green
Beeps 2 times
¢2
When the su bj e c t is not
focused
When the su bj e c t is not
focused
—
—
• When the brightness is insufficient f or [AFF] or [ AFC], th e camer a will oper ate as if [AFS] ha s
been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS] .
Note
•
If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, re-adjust
the focus.
•The focus range is different depending on the len s used.
–When the interc hangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used: 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (Wide to focal length
20 mm) to ¶, 0.3 m (0.99 feet) (focal length 21 mm to Tele) to ¶
–When the interc hangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used: 0.3 m (0.99 feet) to ¶
When the interchangeable len s (H-FS45150) is used: 0.9 m (2.95 feet) to ¶
–
∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus
Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast.
•
•When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects.
•When it is dark or when jitter occurs .
•
When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects.
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Taking a still picture
•Set the drive mode to [ ] by pressing 4().
Select the Recording Mode.
1
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
2
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will
flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, exc ept
when set to flash.)
• When the image is correctly focused, the p icture will
be taken, sin ce th e [Focus Pr i o rity] (P167) is set
initially to [ON ].
Press the shutter button fully (push it in
3
further), and take the picture.
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Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the
subject and take the picture automatically.
Touch [ ].
1
Touch [ ].
2
• Icon w i ll c h an g e to [ ], and taking a pictur e with the Touch
Shutter function becomes possible.
Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
3
• AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF mode is displayed at the position you touch, and
picture is taken when it is focus ed when the AF mode is set to [š], [ ], [ ] or [Ø].
• The position you touched is enlarged and picture is taken when it is focused when the AF
mode is set to [ ]. (Cannot be set at the edge of the screen)
• If the histogram is displayed on top of th e subje ct you want t o touch, touc h the subje ct af ter fir st
moving the histogram by dragging it (P13).
∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ].
Note
If [Focus Priority] is [ON], when the [Focus Mode] is set to [AFS] and the Touch Shutter fails, if the
•
AF area briefly turns red and di sappears, this signifies th at the picture cannot be take n under the
current conditions.
When set to [AFF] or [AFC], the picture will not be taken i f t he focus indication is flashing green, but
if the subject comes into focu s while you are touching the screen, the picture will be taken.
•Measurement of bright ness is performed on the spot touched when the [Metering Mode] (P151) is
set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightne ss around the
touched location.
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Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen
Press [DISP.] to change.
•You can select between [ ] (LCD monitor style) and [ ]
(viewfinder style) for each of the LCD monitor and the viewfinder
display screen using [LCD Disp.Style] and [LVF Disp.Style] in the
[Custom] menu.
([ ] LCD monitor style)
•
Screen will switch as follows:
(Example of LCD monitor display)
A With information
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B Without information
C With information (tilt sensor display)
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D Without information (tilt sensor display)
E Turned off
([ ] viewfinder style)
•
Screen will switch as follows:
(Example of display on viewfinder)
F With information (detailed information)
¢
G With information
H With information (detailed information
I With information (tilt sensor display)
¢ Histograms are displayed when the [Histogram] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
, tilt sensor display)
¢
It is also possible t o di splay the Expo su re mete r b y se tting t he [Exp o.Met er] of t he [Cus tom] me nu
to [ON]. (P166)
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Note
•
If approximately 1 minute elapses without an opera tion being performed, part of the displa y will
disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the LCD monitor to make the display reappear.
∫ About the tilt sensor display
With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc.
1 Press [DISP.] to display the tilt sensor.
2 Check the tilt of the camera.
A Horizontal direction:
Correcting tilt to the left
B Vertical direction:
Correcting downward tilt
•
When the tilt of the camera is little, the indicator changes to green.
• When recording with a vertical orientation, the display automatically switches to a vertically
orientated display.
Note
•
Even after correcting the tilt, there may still be an error of approximately ± 1°.
•When [Fn Button Set] of the [Custom] menu is set to [LevelGauge], you can switch the tilt sensor
display on/off by pressing function button.
•When tilted significantly upwards or downwards to record, the tilt sensor display may not be
displayed correctly, and the Direction Detection Function (P33) may not work correctly.
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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode:
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking
about them.
Press [¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most recently used of
Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode . (P46) At the
time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Mode.
•[¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto
Mode. (Light turns off during recording)
•[¦] button is turned off when it is pressed again, and it will be set to the [Rec] Modes selected by
the mode dial.
•Defocus control can be set by touching [ ] on the recording screen and then touching [ ]. (P48)
•When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function works. It is also possible by pressing the cursor
button towards 2, and then pressing the shutter butto n halfway. For details, refer to P97.
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∫ Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene
concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes
to the usual red.
Depending on the identified scene, the camera may display [ ], which
allows you to select the camera-recommended effects. For details, refer to
“Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects” on P45.
When taking pictures
>
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[i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Macro]
[i-Night Portrait]
¢1
[i-Night Scenery]
¢2
[i-Baby]
[i-Sunset]
¢1 Only when [ ] (AUTO) is selected.
¢2 When [Face Recog. ] i s set to [ ON], [ ] will be d isp layed for birthda ys o f regis tered fa ces al ready
set only when the face of a perso n 3 years old or younger is detected.
When recording motion pictures
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[i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Low Light]
[i-Macro]
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
•
•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automat ically detects a person’s face, and it will
adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the
Scene detection h as b een ident ifie d as [ ], the shutter s peed wil l b e sl o wer than norma l. Take care
not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracki ng.
•When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is
displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
•Due to conditions such as the ones below, a di fferent scene may be identified for the same subject.
–Subject condi tio ns : When t he fac e i s brigh t or dark, th e si ze of the s ubj ect, th e colo r of th e subje ct,
the distance to the sub ject, the contrast of the subjec t, when the subject is moving
–Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is
shaken, when zoom is used
•To take pictures in an intended scene, it is reco mmended that you take pictures in the appropriate
Recording Mode.
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∫ About the flash
Flash mode is set to [Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open. When the
flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ], or
[ ] to match the type of subject and brightness.
Note
Open the flash when the flash is to be u sed . (P84)
•
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.
•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
∫ Functions that work automatically and menu options which are disabled
The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the optimal
settings.
–Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Face Detection/Auto White Balance/Intelligent ISO
sensitivity control/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[i.Dyn amic]/[Long Shtr NR]/[Shading Comp.]/
[Quick AF]/[AF Assist Lamp]
Because the camera makes the optimal settings automatically, the following menus are
disabled.
Menu Item
Items other than [Standard] and [Mono chrome] in [Photo Style]/[Metering
[Rec]
[Motion Pict ure]
[Custom Menu]
For the setting method of the menu, refer to P64.
•
Mode]/[HDR]/[ i .Dy n a mi c]/ [F la sh ]/[Red-Eye Remov al]/[F la sh Syn c h ro]/
[Flash Adjust.]/[ i.R e sol u tio n ]/[ISO Limit Set]/[ IS O In cr em en ts ]/[ Lo n g Sh t r
NR]/[Shading Comp.]/[Digital Zoom]
Items other than [Standard] and [Monochrome] in [Photo Style]/[Picture
Mode]/[Meterin g M od e ]/ [i.D yn a m i c]/ [i .R e so l u tion ] /[D ig i tal Zoo m ]/[ F l kr
Decrease]
[Cust.Set Mem.]/[Expo.Meter]/[AF/AE Lock]/[AF/AE Lock Hold]/[Quick
AF]/[Eye Sensor AF]/[Direct Focus Area]/[Shutter AF]/[AF Assist Lamp]/
[AF+MF]
Note
•
The Backlight Compensation
–When there is a bac klig ht, t he sub ject appears da rker an d the c amera will a utomat ic ally att empt to
correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture. In Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight
compensation works automatically.
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Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects
Depending on the scene that is automatically identified, it may be possible to select from a
number of different image effects (filters) automatically recommended by the camera, with
reference to example images. (Only available when [Recommended Filter] on the recording
menu is set to [ON]. At the time of purchase, this setting is [ON].)
T ouch th e [ ], which is automa ticall y displa yed af ter
1
automatic detection.
• The selection screen for camera-recommended effects is displayed.
• The selection screen can also be displayed by pressing 3.
Touch the example image to select image effects
2
(filters).
• The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a
preview di s play
• The image effect can be switche d by touching [ ]/[ ].
Touch [Set].
3
• The Creative Control Mode for the selected image effect is set.
Note
[ ] is displayed on the recording screen. Touch to return to Intelligent
•
Auto ( or ) Mode.
The same operation can be performed by pressing the [
•When using a recommended filter, you cannot use menus or recording
functions not available in Creative Control Mode.
•For how to adjust the image effects and other information, refer to “Taking
Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)
•Recommended filter is unavailable when the viewfinder is in use.
A.
¦] button.
” on P130.
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Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Recording Mode:
The brightness and color optimally set by the camer a can be easily matched to your
preferences. This mode is useful if you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the
settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences.
Except for allowing setting of the brightness and color, Intelligent Auto Plus Mode is identical to
•
Intelligent Auto Mode.
Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto
1
Mode.
Touch [iA MODE].
2
Select [ ] and then touch [Set].
3
Setting brightness
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
The setting screen can also be di splayed from the recording
•
screen by pressing rear dial.
Each press of the rear di al switches among brightness s etting,
Defocus Control (P48) and end operation.
3 Drag the slide bar to set.
•
This will adjust the brightness of the image.
• Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
• Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You can
also return to the recordin g scr een by pressing the rear dial.
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Setting color
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
The settings screen can also be displayed from the recording
•
screen by pressing cursor but ton 1.
3 Drag the slide bar to set.
•
This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color to a
bluish color.
• Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
• Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You can
also return to the recordin g scr een by pressing the cursor
button 1.
Note
If you touch [ ] during the adjustment, you can take a picture also
•
by touching [ ].
•The brightness and color settings will return to the default (center
point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to
another Recording Mode.
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Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function
Applicable modes:
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
Touch [ ].
1
Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
2
• Defocus Control setting screen can also be display ed by
pressing the rear dial.
Drag the slide bar to set.
3
• Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
Strong defocus Weak defocus
Record pictures or motion pictures.
4
• Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching [ ].
• Defocus Control operation can also be ended by pressing the rear dial.
• It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].
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Note
•
On the Defocus Control setting screen of Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode, the AF Mode is [Ø].
You can set the location of the AF area by touching the screen. (Size cannot be changed)
•After beginning mot ion picture recording, the amount of d efocus will v ary depen ding on t he record ing
conditions.
•Aperture is controlled within the range of appropriate exposure during the recording of a motion
picture, so the aperture may not actu ally change e ven when the slide b ar is moved depe nding on the
brightness of the subject, and the blurriness may not change.
(When recording dark scenes in rooms etc., the aperture may remain fully open and leave the
defocus state unchanged, even when you move the slide bar from end to end.)
•Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from t he lens when the Defocus Con trol is used,
but this is due to operation of the aperture of the lens and it is not a malfunction.
•Depending on the lens used, operational sound of the Defocus Control may be recorded during the
recording of a motion picture when the function is used.
•Depending on the lens used, Defocus Control function may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
•In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Contr ol Mode, Defocus Control cannot be used.
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Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings
(Program AE Mode)
Recording Mode:
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Note
•
The shutter speed is automatic ally set between about 20seconds and 1/4000th of a second in the
following cases.
–When the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO160].
–When the ap ert ure v alu e is set to F3. 5 [wh en the in te rchang eab le l ens ( H-PS1 404 2, H-FS0 1404 2)
is attached].
–When the aperture value is set to F4.0 [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is attached].
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In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without
changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift.
You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a
moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in
Program AE Mode.
1 Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture
value and shutter speed value on the screen.
2 While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds), perform
the Program Shift by rotating the rear dial.
It will switch between Program Shift operation and Exposure
•
Compensation operation (P88) every time the rear dial is pressed while th e values are
displayed.
• Rotate the rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter] B. (P166)
• The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen when Program Shift is activated.
• To cancel Program Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the rear dial until the Program Shift
indication disappears.
Program Shift is easi ly ca nceled by s ett ing [ Fn B ut ton Se t] on t he [ Cust om] menu to [ One Pus h
AE]. (P116)
∫ Example of Program Shift
[When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used]
(A): Apert ure value
(B): Shut ter speed
1 Program Shift amount
2 Program Shift line chart
3 Program Shift limit
Note
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value] .
•
The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
•If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter butt on is pressed halfway, the aperture value and
shutter speed turn red and bli nk.
•Program Shift is canceled and the camera returns to normal Program AE Mode if more than
10 seconds pass after Program Shift is activated. However, the Program Shift setting is memorized.
•Program Shift will only allow adjustments to be made when there is an adequate amount of light.
•Program Shift is available in all [Sensitivity] settings except [ ].
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Recording Motion Picture
Applicable modes:
This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AV CHD format
or motion pictures recorded in MP4.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
Refer to page 16 for details.
How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF)
Focusing varies depending on the settings of the [Focus Mode] and the [Continuous AF] in the
[Motion Picture] menu.
Focus Mode Continuous AF Settings
You can have the camera focus
ON
AFS/AFF/AFC
OFF
MF
Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, oper ational sound may be recorded when the
•
Auto Focus is operated while recording a mot i on picture. It is recommended to record with
[Continuous AF] in the [Mo tion Picture] menu set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you to
avoid recording the lens noise.
•When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.
ON You can focus manually.
OFF
continuously.
•
Press the shutter button halfway when it is
difficult to foc us on the subject.
The focus position is fixed when beginning
to record a motion picture.
•It is possible to set the focus by pressing
the shutter button halfway or touching the
subject.
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B
C
Recording motion picture
Start recording by pressing the motion picture
1
button.
A Elapsed recording time
B Available recording time
• Recording of motion picture appropriate for eac h mode is
possible.
• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording
motion pictures.
• If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being
performed, part of the dis play will disappear. Press [DISP .] or touch
the LCD monitor to make the display reappear.
• When recording a motion picture, do not cover the microphone with
your fingers or other objects.
• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
• For the motion picture menu settings such as [Re c Mode] , [Rec Qu ality], [Wi nd Cut] and [M ic
Level Adj.], refer to P159 to 162.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
2
∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures
This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.
AVCHD:
You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a
large format TV or for sav i n g to disc.
AVCHD Progressive:
The [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at 1920k1080/
60p, the highest quality
Recorded motion pictures can be saved and played back using this unit or
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
¢ This means the highest quality for this unit.
MP4:
This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading
videos to the internet.
∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Motion pictures recorded in [A VCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound
quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible
with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case,
use this unit.
For details on AVCHD Progressive and MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.
•
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
¢
that complies with the AVCHD standard.
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Note
•
The operational sound of th e zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during
the recording of a motion pict ure.
•When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), if you take your finger off the zoom lever, focus
lever or function lever during rec ording of a motion picture, the sound of the lever returning may be
recorded. When returning the lever to its starting position, do so quietly.
•When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), zoom speed may be slower than normal when
recording motion pictures.
•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
•Depending on the t ype of the c a rd, th e card acc ess indi catio n may a ppear f or a while aft er rec ord ing
motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•When the aspect rat io sett ing is di ffer ent in sti ll and mot ion pictur es, t he angle of view chang es at the
start of motion picture recording. When [Rec Area] (P171) is set to [ ], angle of view during
motion picture recording is display ed.
•When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, the angle of view will change when the screen is
switched between the sti ll picture screen and motion pict ure screen, because the zoom factor is
different between still picture s an d motion pictures. (P80)
•If you end motion pic ture recording after a short time when using [Miniature Effect] of the Creative
Control Mode, the camera may go on recording for a certain period. Please continue to hold the
camera until the recording finishes.
•The [Sensitivity] will be set to [AUT O] (f or moti on pi ctures) wh en recordi ng mo tion p ictures. Also, the
[ISO Limit Set] will not operate.
•When recording a motion picture, [Stabilizer] will be fixed to [ ] even if it is set to [ ].
•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optio nal) when recording motion
pictures. (P208)
•If while recording moti on pictur es using t he AC adaptor ( opti onal) the power supply is cut of f due t o a
power cut or if the A C ada ptor ( opt iona l) is disc onne cted et c., the mot ion pictu re wil l not be r ec orded.
•Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.
–[Glistening Water]/[Glitteri ng Illuminations]/[Sof t Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)
–[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)
•It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Recording Modes. A motion picture
recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for the ones not listed below.
Selected Recording Mode
Recording Mode while
recording motion picture
•Program AE Mode
•Aperture-Priority AE Mode
•Shutter-Prio rity AE Mode
Normal motion picture
•Manual Exposure Mode
•[Clear in Backlight] (Scene Guide Mode) Portrait Mode
•[Clear Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Clear Night Portrait]
(Scene Guide Mode)
Low Light Mode
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Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording)
During motion picture recording, press the shutter
button fully to record a still picture.
•Simultaneous recording indicator A is displayed while recording still
pictures.
•You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function (P39).
∫ Setting motion picture and still picture priorities
Applicable modes:
Recording method for the still pictures taken while recording a motion picture can be set with
[Picture Mode] in the [Motion Picture] menu.
Item
(Motion picture
priorities)
(Still picture priorities)
•Pictures wi ll be rec orded with a picture size of [S] (2 M). The pict ure
quality may be different to [S] (2 M) of standard pictures.
•Only JPEG images are recor ded when [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ]
or [ ]. (When set to [ ], still pictures will be recorded in [Quality] of
[A].)
•Up to 30 still pictures can be taken during recording of the motion picture.
•In the Creative Control Mode [Miniature Effect ], there may be a slight
delay between fully pressing the shutter button and recording.
•Pictures will be rec orded with the set picture size and qualit y.
•The screen will go dark while recording pictures. A still picture will be
recorded in the motion picture during that period, and au dio is not
recorded.
•Up to 8 still pictures (up to 7 if [PSH] is set) can be recorded during
recording of th e m o ti on pi c t ur e.
Settings
Note
•
The picture aspect ratio will be fixed to [W].
•Simultaneous recording is not possible in the following cases:
–W h e n [Re c Mod e ] is set to [VGA ] i n [MP 4 ]
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Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures
Playing Back Pictures
Press [(].
1
Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen
2
horizontally.
Forward: drag from right to left
Rewind: drag from left to right
It is also possible to forward or r ewind the image by pressing 2/1
•
of the cursor button.
• Speed of picture forward ing/rewinding changes depending on the playback status .
• You can forwa rd or rewind pictures continuously by keep ing your finger on the left or right
sides of the screen after forwarding/rewinding a picture.
(Pictures are displayed reduce d in size)
∫ To finish playback
(] again, press the motion picture button or press the shutter button halfway.
Press [
Note
•
This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by
JEIT A “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. This camera can only display pict ure s that comp ly with th e DCF
standard.
•Pictures recorded with another camera may not be able to play back on this unit.
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Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback)
Touch [ ].
•It is possible to switc h the playback screen by touching the following
icons.
–[ ]: 1 screen
–[ ]: 12 screens
–[ ]: 30 screens
–[ ]: Calendar screen display
•Playback screen can also be switched by rotating the rear dial.
•Playback screen can also be switched by sliding the fu nction lever.
•Switch the screen by touching [ ]/[ ] if these are displayed on the
slide bar.
•Screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or down.
A Slide bar
•The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the screen up or
down.
•Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.
∫ To return to Normal Playback
Touch the picture.
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Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)
Touch [ ] on the Multi Playback screen.
1
Touch [ ]/[ ] to select the month to be played back.
2
CAL
• If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not
displayed.
• Touch [ ] to display the multi playback screen.
Select the date you wish to play back, and then touch [Set].
3
Touch the picture you wish to play back.
4
• To return to the calendar screen, perf orm one of the following operations.
–Touch [ ]
–Rotate the rear dial to the left.
–Slide the functi o n leve r t o the left.
Note
•
The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen bec omes the date selected when
the Calendar screen is firs t displayed.
•If there are multi ple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day is
displayed.
•You can display the Calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.
•If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2012.
•If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [World Time], the pictures are displayed by
the dates at the travel desti nation in Calendar Playback.
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Using the Playback Zoom
Touch the part you want to enlarge firmly.
1k>2k>4k>8k>16k
•
You can also enlarge/reduce the picture by rotating the rear dial.
•You can also enlarge/reduce the picture by sliding the function lever.
•When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A
appears for about 1 second.
•The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.
•You can move the enlarged part by dragging (P13) the screen.
•Picture will return to the original size (1k) by touching [ ].
1.0
•When you touch [ ], the magnification becomes lower.
∫ Switching the displayed image while maintaining the Playback Zoom
You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and zoom
position for the Playback Zoom.
Switch to picture select operation by pressing
the rear dial during Playback Zoom, and select
pictures by touching
•It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressi ng 2/
1 of the cursor button.
•The zoom position returns to the center in the following images.
–Images with different aspect ratios
–Images with different numbers of recorded pixels
–Images with a different rotation direction (when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [ON] )
[ ]/[ ].
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Changing the information displayed on the playback screen
Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.
•Screen will switch as follows:
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B Detailed information display¢2 (P211)
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C Histogram display
D Without information (Highlight display)
E Without information
(P211)
¢1, 2, 3, 4
¢4
¢1 If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display will
disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the LCD monitor to make the display reappear.
¢2 It is not dis played during the Playback Zoom, while playing back a motion picture, or during slide
show.
¢3 This is displayed if [Highlight] (P165) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
¢4 If no operation is performed for a number of seconds, [ ] and other touch icons will disappear.
•Histogram is displayed in R (red), G (green), B (blue), and Y (luminance) during the playback.
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Playing Back Motion Pictures
This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion
JPEG formats.
In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion picture
icon ([ ]) and touch [ ] in the middle of the screen.
A Motion picture icon
B The motion picture recording time
•After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen.
•For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].
•Some information (r ecording information, etc.) is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in
[AVCHD].
•Pressing the cu rsor button 3 allows you to play back motion pictures.
∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback
Play/Pause Stop
Fast rewind
¢
Fast forward
¢
Frame-by-frame rewind
(while pausing)
Frame-by-frame forward
(while pausing)
Reduce volume level Increase volume level
•
Control panel disappe ars after approximately 2 seconds if no operation is performed. Touch
the screen to redisplay the con trol panel.
•Display at the right of the screen while playing back corresponds to 3/4/2/1 on the cursor
button.
¢ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you touch [ ]/[ ] again.
Note
•
When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.
•To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC, use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”
software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•Motion pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to play back on th is unit.
•Motion pictures rec orded with [Mini ature Ef fect ] in Creati ve Control Mode play back at appr oximately
10 times speed.
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Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture
You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture.
Touch [ ] during Motion Picture playback.
1
Touch [ ].
2
• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is execut ed when [Yes] is
selected.
Note
•
It will be saved with [Picture Size] set to [S] (2 M), [Aspect Ratio] set to [W], and [Quality] set to
[›].
•Still pic tures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality.
•While recording [MP4], using [VGA], the ability t o create still pictures is disabled.
•You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.
•[ ] is displayed during playback of still pictures creat ed from motion pictures.
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Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
•
Pictures that are not in th e DCF standard or those tha t are protected cannot be deleted.
To delete a single picture
In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and
1
touch [ ].
• The same operation can be performed by pressing [ ].
Touch [Delete Single].
2
• Confirmation screen is displayed.
Pictures are de l e te d by selecting [Yes].
To delete multiple pict u r e s (up to 100¢) or all the pictures
¢ Burst group will be treated as a single picture. (All th e pictures in the selected burst group will be
deleted.)
In Playback Mode, touch [ ].
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Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All].
2
• [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displaye d.
Pictures are de l e te d by selecting [Yes].
• It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when [All Delete Except
Favorite] is selected with the [Delete All] set.
(When [Delete Multi] is selecte d) Touch the picture to
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be deleted. (repeat this step)
• [‚] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again cancels the
setting.
(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Touch [OK].
4
• Confirmation screen is displayed.
Pictures are de l e te d by selecting [Yes].
Note
•
Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with suff icient battery power or the AC
adaptor (optional).
•Depending on the numbe r of pic tures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.
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Setting the Menu
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize your
picture taking experience.
In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock
and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
Setting menu items
You can set the menus using two types of operation - touch operations in which you touch the
screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor button and rotate the rear dial.
If you set [Menu Resume] (P75) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected
•
menu item when the camera was turned off.
It is set to [ON] at the time of pu rchase.
Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [A] to [›]
Press [MENU/SET].
1
• The top menu screen is displayed.
Touch the menu icon.
2
Menu Description of settings
[Rec]
(P147 to 158)
[Motion Pictu r e ]
(P159 to 162)
[Custom Menu]
(P163 to 172)
[Setup]
(P70 to 77)
[Playback]
(P175 to 188)
This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and
other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
This menu lets you set the [Rec Mode], [Rec Quality], and
other aspects for motion picture recording.
Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and
button operations, can be set up according to your
preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified
settings.
This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the
operating beep tone settings and set other settings which
make it easier for you to operate the camera.
This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print
Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.
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(When operating buttons)
Press 3/4/2/1 of the cursor button to select the menu
and press [MENU/SET], or rotate the rear dial to select
the menu, and press the rear dial.
Touch the menu item.
3
• The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].
(When operating buttons)
Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item
and press [MENU/SET], or rotate the rear dial to select
the menu item, and press the dial.
It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom.
•
•You can also move to the next screen by sliding the function
lever.
•You can also move to the next screen by pressing [DISP.].
Touch the Setting to set.
4
• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way.
(When operating buttons)
Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and
press [MENU/SET], or rotate the rear dial to select the
setting, and press the dial.
A brief description appears when you touch a menu item/option in steps
–
It will be set when y o u re l e ase your finger.
–You can avoid selecting an item by dragging your finger to a vacant area and releasing the
finger there.
Note
•
There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being
used on the camera due to the spec ifications.
3 and 4.
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∫ Close the menu
Touch [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
(When operating buttons)
Press [ ].
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
Touch [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons A.
•Select a menu item next and set i t.
(When operating buttons)
1 Press 2 of the cursor button.
2 Press 4 of the cursor button or rotate the rear dial to select the [Setup] menu icon
[].
3 Press 1 of the cursor button or press the rear dial.
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Setting the menu screen background
You can set the background for the menu screen according to your preferences. You can also
set one of the recorded still images as the background on the top menu screen.
Setting the top menu screen background
1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the top menu.
2 Touch [Background Image].
3 Touch the item.
[From SD card]
[From internal
memory]
[Registered image] Set the last image selected fr om the SD card as the background.
[No static image] Set a background without an image.
Touch [From internal memory], [Registered image] or [No static image] to change to the
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selected background.
Select a background from the recorded images. The selected image is
registered in this unit. (On ly 1 image c an be regis tere d. I f an image ha s
already been registered, i t will be overwritten.)
Set the default image (1 image) in the camera as the background.
4 (When [From SD card] is selected) Drag the screen
horizontally and select an image.
5 (When [From SD card] is selected) Touch [Set].
•
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is
selected.
Note
•
Images recorded using another device cannot be used as the background.
Setting the menu screen background
1 Select [Menu Background] on the [Setup] menu. (P64)
2 Select and touch background color.
•
You can select the background color from four colors.
• Exit the menu after it i s set.
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Setting the Quick Menu
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•
The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style
the camera is in.
Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
1
Touch the menu item.
2
Touch the setting.
3
Touch [Exit] to exit menu once the setting is
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completed.
A Item
B Settings
• You can clos e the menu by pressing the shutt er button halfway.
∫ When using the viewfinder
1 Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
2 Rotate the rear dial to select the menu item, then press
the rear dial.
You can set the options for the sel e c t ed item.
•
3 Rotate the rear dial to select the setting, then press the
rear dial.
You can select the menu items again.
•
4 Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the setting is complete.
•
You can close the menu by pressi ng the shutter button halfway.
Note
•
You can also set items by pressing the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1.
•You can also select the settings by sliding the function lever.
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Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item
When [Q.MENU] (P163) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be
changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.
1 Touch [ ].
2 Select the menu in the top row and drag it to the bottom
row.
A Items that can be set up as Quick Menus.
B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu screen.
• If there is no empty spa c e in th e bo tt om r ow, drag it into the menu
item to be rep l aced.
• New item can be set replacing the old item.
• When the item is dragged f rom the bottom row to the top row, the
setting will be canceled and that space will become empty.
• Menu item or Settings can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
• Items that can be set are as follows:
[Rec] menu/Recording functions
[Photo Style] (P147)
•
•[Picture Setting] (P149)
•[Quality] (P150)
•[Focus Mode] (P36)
•[Metering Mode] (P151)
•[HDR] (P151)
•[i.Dynamic] (P152)
•[Flash] (P84)
•[Flash Adjust.] (P153)
•[i.Resolution] (P154)
•[Digital Zoom] (P80)
•[Electronic Shutter] (P156)
•[Stabilizer] (P78)
•[Sensitivity] (P111)
•[White Balance] (P106)
•[AF Mode] (P95)
•[Drive Mode] (Single (P38)/Burst (P89)/
Auto bracket (P91)/Self-timer (P93))
[Motion Picture] menu [Custom] menu
•
[Motion Pic. Set] (P159 , 160)
•[Picture Mode] (P55)
•[Ex. Tele Conv.]
(still pictures/motion pictures) (P80)
•[FunctionLever] (P15)
•[Histogram] (P164)
•[Guide Line] (P165)
•[Step Zoom] (P169)
•[Zoom Speed] (P169)
•[Rec Area] (P171)
3 Touch [Exit].
•
It will return to screen of above step 1. Touch [Exit] to switch to the recording screen.
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About the Setup Menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P64.
[Clock Set] and [Economy] are important items. Check their settings before using them.
[Clock Set] —
Refer to P29 for details.
•
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record
them on the pictures you take.
Set [Home] first thing af ter purchasing. [Destination] can be set after
•
setting up [Home].
After selecting [Destination] or [Home], select your area with [ ]/
[ ] and touch [Set].
“ [Destination]:
[World Time]
•Touch [ ] if you are using Summer Time. (The time will move forward by 1 hour.) Touch again
return to standard tim e .
•If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time
difference from the ho me ar ea.
Travel destination area
A Current time of the destination area
B Time difference from home area
– [Home]:
Your home area
C Current time
D Time difference from GMT (Greenwich
Mean Time)
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Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name of the
travel destination can be set.
You can display the number of days that have passed when playing
back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [Text
Stamp] (P179).
[Travel Setup]:
[SET]: Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days
(how many days after) of the trip are recorded.
[Travel Date]
[OFF]
•The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the
return date. If the [Travel Setup ] is set to [OFF], [Location] will also be
set to [OFF].
[Location]:
[SET]: Travel destination is recorded at the time of recording.
[OFF]
•For det ails o n how to ent er cha ract ers, refer t o “Entering Text” on P146.
•The number of days that have passed since the dep arture date can be printed out using the
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•The travel d ate is c alcula te d usi ng th e dat e i n t he c lock set ti ng an d t he dep art ure date y ou set . I f y ou
set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock
setting and the travel destination setting.
•The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
•The [Travel Date] feature is disabled when recording [AVCHD] motion pictures.
•While recording motion pictures, the [Location] featu r e is disabled.
Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic shutter noise.
[Beep]
[Beep Volume]:
[u] (High)
[t] (Low)
[s] (OFF)
[E-Shutter Vol]:
[ ] (High)
[] (Low)
[] (OFF)
•The [E-Shutter Vol] only works when [SH] for Burst Mode or [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON].
[Volume]
Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of the 7 levels.
•When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
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Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor/viewfinder is
adjusted.
[ ] ([Brightness]):
Adjust the brightness.
[ ] ([Contrast · Saturation]):
Adjust the contrast or clarity of colors.
[LCD Display]/
[Viewfinder]
[ ] ([Red Tint]):
Adjust the red tint.
[ ] ([Blue Tint]):
Adjust the blue tint.
1 Touch the item.
2 Drag the slide bar to adjust.
•
Adjusting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
3 Touch [Set].
•It will adjust the LCD monitor when the LCD moni tor is in use, and the viewfinder when the
viewfinder is in use.
•Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not
affect the recorded pictures.
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted depending on how
bright it is around the camera.
„ [AUTO]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is
[LCD Mode]
•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increase d so some subjects may
appear differently from ac tuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded
pictures.
•The LCD monitor automatically returns to standard brightness if no operations are performed for
30 seconds when recording in [MODE1]. It will light up brightly again with button or touch operation.
•When [AUTO] or [MODE1] is set, the usage time is reduced.
•[AUTO] is only available in the Recording Mode.
•When the menu screen is displayed in a dark environment etc., the LCD monitor becomes darker
even if [LCD Mode] is set to [MODE2].
•The initial setting when using the AC adaptor (optional) is [MODE2].
around the camera.
[MODE1]:
…
1
Make the LCD monitor brighter.
[MODE2]:
Set the LCD monitor to the standard brightness.
[MODE3]:
Make the LCD monitor darker.
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You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to
prevent discharge of the battery.
[Sleep Mode]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
[Economy]
used for the time selected on the setting.
[10MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]/[OFF]
[Auto LCD Off]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
used for the time selected on the setting.
[30MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]
•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [Sleep Mode].
•To tu rn th e LC D monitor on ag ai n , pr e s s an y bu tton or touch th e LCD monitor.
•Since [Economy] is canceled when the eye sensor auto switchi ng is performed, it is recommended
to use this mode with [LVF/LCD Auto] in [Eye Sensor] (P170) set to [OFF].
•[Sleep Mode] does not work in the following cases.
–When using the AC adaptor (optional)
–When connecting to a PC or a printer
–When recording or playing back motion pictures
–During a slide show
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the
camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable
(supplied).
y [Select on connection]:
[USB Mode]
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to
a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
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This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.
[TV Aspect ]:
Set to match the type of TV.
W [16:9]:
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
X [4:3]:
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected.
•
[HDMI Mode]:
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI
compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI
mini cable (optional).
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the
information from the connected TV.
[1080p]:
The progressive method with 1080 available scan lines is used
for output.
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for
output.
[480p]:
The progressive method with 480 available scan lines is used
for output.
This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
•
•If the images ar e not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match
with the image format your TV can display, and select the number of
effective scanning lines. (Please read the operating instructions for the
TV.)
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Settings that allow this unit to be controlled by the remote control of the
VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA
Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional).
[VIERA Link]
[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link
compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations
are possible)
Button operation of the main unit will be limited.
[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
•Refer to P195 for details.
Set the output method for 3D pictures.
[]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.
[3D Playback]
[]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible
with 3D.
Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D
(conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
•Refer to P191 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
[Menu Resume]
Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu.
[ON]/[OFF]
This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were
[Rotate Disp.]
recorded holding the camera vertically. (P33)
[ON]/[OFF]
•When you play back pict ures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the
OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording
information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Inf ormation
Technology Industries Association)”.
•It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equip m ent.
•The display is not rot ated during Multi Playback.
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[Menu Background] Set the background color for the menu screen.
•Refer to P67 for details.
[Language]
Set the language displayed on the screen.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
[Version Disp.] —
•This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.
•[–. –] is display ed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.
•Touch [Software info] on the version di splay screen to display information about the software on the
unit.
[No.Reset] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.
•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We rec ommend formatting the card (P77)
after saving th e da ta on a PC or el se w h er e.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and then use this function to reset the file
number.
A reset screen for the folder number will t hen appear. Select [Yes] to reset the folder number.
[Reset]
The [Rec] or [Setup]/[Custom] menu settings are reset to the initial
settings.
•When the recording setting is reset, the content of the following settings is also reset.
–The [Face Recog.] setting
–The [Profile Setup] setting
•When [Setup]/[Custom] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.
–The [World Time] setting
–The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location)
–[Registere d image] set as the background of the Top Menu screen (P67)
•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
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For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
[Pixel Refresh] I t will perform optimisation of imaging device and image processing.
•Imaging device and image pro cessi ng is opt imized when the c amer a is p urchase d. Use t his f uncti on
when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorde d.
•Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.
[Sensor Cleaning]
Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to the
front of the imaging device is performed.
•Dust Reduction Function will operate automatically when the camera is turned on, but you can use
this function when you see dust. (P213)
The card is formatted.
[Format]
Formatting permanently deletes all data on your memory card.
Please be sure all pictures and motion pictures are saved
elsewhere before using this feature.
•Use a battery with suff ici ent bat t ery power or the AC adapt or (optio nal) whe n for mattin g. Do not tu rn
the camera off during format ting.
•If the card has bee n formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.
•If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting your nearest Service
Center.
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Optical Image stabilizer
Applicable modes:
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically
compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
A lens which supports the stabili zer function is required.
–
The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS014042, H-FS45150) supports the stabilizer
function.
∫ Setting the stabilizer in the [Rec] menu
1 Select [Stabilizer] in the [Rec] menu. (P64)
2 Touch the item.
Item
[]
([Normal])
[]
([Panning])
[OFF]
The [Stabilizer] feature is only available if the lens you are using has an internal stabilizer.
•
• Exit the menu after it i s set.
Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for.
Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements. This mode is ideal for
panning (a method of taking pictures which involves turning the camera to
track the movements of a subject which continues to move in a fixed
direction).
[Stabilizer] does not work.
(This can be selected only when using a lens without the [O.I.S.] switch.)
Settings
∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P157), a tripod, the self-timer (P93) or the
remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional)
•
Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera stil l from the
moment the shutter button is pr esse d until th e pic ture ap pear s on the sc reen . W e reco mmend using
a tripod.
–Slow Sync.
–Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction
–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering
Illuminations]/[Clear Night Portrait] (Scene Guide Mode)
–When you set to a slow shutter speed
(P208).
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When using an optional interchange able lens with an O.I .S. switch, it is poss ible to set to enab le th e
Optical Image stabilizer by switching the O.I.S. switch on the lens to [ON]. (At the time of purchase,
it is initially set to [ ].)
•It is recommended to di sable the Optical Image stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is displayed on
the screen at that time.
•The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. Be careful of camera jitter when
you press the shutter button.
–When there is a lot of jitter.
–When the zoom magnif i cation is high.
–When using the Digital Zoom.
–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.
–When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.
•The panning effect in [ ] is more difficult to achieve in the followin g cases.
–In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer’s day
–When the shut ter speed is faster than 1/100th of a second.
–When you move the camer a too sl owly because the s ubject is moving slo wly. (The background will
not become a blur.)
–When the camera does not keep up with the subject s atisfactorily
•We recommend ta king pictures with the viewfinder when panning in [ ].
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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Applicable modes:
(In , and modes, you can only use Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion)
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make people
and objects appear closer (Tele).
The Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged without
deteriorating the picture quality.
∫ Types of zooms and recording magnification
Feature Optical Zoom
Recording
magnification
Picture quality No deterioration No deterioration
Conditions None
¢1 When a picture si ze of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [X] is selected.
The magnification level dif fers depending on [Picture Si ze] and [Aspect Ratio] setting.
¢2 When recording qua lity setting [PSH], [FSH], [FPH] or [FHD] is selected:
When [SH] or [HD] is selected, Extended Tele Conversion factor will change to 3. 6k.
When [VGA] is selected, Extended Tele Conversion factor will change to 4.8k.
Different depending o n the
lens used.
Extended Tele
Conversion (EX)
when taking still
pictures: Max. 2k
when recording motion
pictures: 2.4k
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when taking still pictures:
Set the picture size to [M ]
or [S] (pictu r e size with
[]).
when recording motion
pictures:
Set [Ex. Tele Conv.] to
[ON].
Digital Zoom
[2k]
[4k]
The higher the
magnification level, the
greater the deterioration.
Set the [Digital Zoo m ] to
[2k] or [4k] in the [Rec]/
[Motion Picture] menu.
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A B
∫ About the zoom operations with interchangeable lens
When using the interchangeable lens
(H-PS14042) having a zoom lever
(Optical Zoom and Extended Te le
Conversion for still picture recoding are
When using the interchangeable lens
(H-FS014042, H-FS45150) having a zoom
ring
(Optical Zoom is operable)
operable)
Move to T side:
Enlarges distant subject
Move to W side:
Widens angle of view
The zoom speed varies
•
depending on how far
you move the zoom lever .
Rotate to T side:
Enlarges distant subject
Rotate to W side:
Widens angle of view
∫ Zoom operations with the function lever of this unit
To perform zoom operations with the function lever, set [Function Lever] (P163) in the [Custom]
•
menu to [ZOOM].
When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that supports the power zoom (electrically
operated zoom)
(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recoding are operable)
When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042/H-FS45150)
that do not support the power zoom
(Extended Tele Conversion for still picture re co ding is
operable)
Slide to T side: Enlarges distant subject
Slide to W side: Widens angle of view
Zoom speed varies depending on the swing range of the function
•
lever.
∫ Screen display
A Optical Zoom range (Focal length)
B Extended Tele Conversion range for still picture
recording (Zoom magnification)
¢ This zoom slider is displayed when using an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that
¢
supports the power zoom.
When using an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that supports the power zoom, Extended Tele
•
Conversion becomes available after zooming in to the Tele end of the optical zoom.
•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
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Note
•
When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from the
angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them. Angle of view
for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [Rec Area] (P171) setting to the mode
you wish to record in.
•When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P93) for taking
pictures.
•Extended Tele Conversion for stil l picture and [Digital Zoom] cannnot be used in the following cases.
–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
•In [Toy Effect] of Creative Contr ol Mode, the E xtended Tele Conversion and [Digita l Zoom] canno t be
used.
•In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, the [Digital Zoom] cannot be used.
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Zooming using touch operations
You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touc h zoom)
(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for stil l pic ture recoding are operable)
When using the interchangeable lenses (H-FS014042/H-FS45150) that do not support power
•
zoom, the zoom operation is limited to Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recoding.
Touch [ ].
1
Touch [ ].
2
• The slide bar is displayed.
Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide
3
bar.
• The zoom speed varies depending on the touched position.
[ ] /[ ] Z oo m s sl ow l y
[ ] /[ ] Z ooms quickly
• Touch [ ] again to end touch zoom operati ons.
Note
•
When [Step Zoom] (P169) is set to [ ON], t he slide bar for ste p zoom
is displayed.
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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Applicable modes:
A To open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
B To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
•
Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
•The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is
closed.
Note
•
Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
Applicable modes:
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
•
Open the flash.
1 Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P64)
2 Touch the item.
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
Item Description of settings
‰ ([Forc ed Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
([Forced On/
Red-Eye])
([Slow Sync.]) When taking pictures agains t a dark background landscape, this feature
([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
Π([Forced Flash Off]) The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is longer
when [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second flash is
activated.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
will slow the shutter s peed when the flash is activated. Dark background
landscape will appear brighter.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can
enhance your photos.
•Use this when yo u ta ke pictu res in place s where th e use of fla sh is
not permitted.
•Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used.
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∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of Scene Guide Mode)
‰ Œ
Intelligent Auto Mode —
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode —
Program AE Mode ±±±±±
Aperture-Priority AE Mode ±±±±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode ±±——±
Manual Exposure Mode ±±——±
Creative Control Mode ————±
[Clear Portrait] ±¥——±
[Silky Skin] ±¥——±
[Backlit Softness] ————¥
[Clear in Backlig ht ] ¥ ———±
[Relaxing Tone] ————¥
[Sweet Child's Face] ±¥——±
[Distinct Scenery] ————¥
[Bright Blue Sky] ————¥
[Romantic Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Vivid Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Glistening Water] ————¥
Scene Guide Mode
¢ Cannot be set using the [Rec] menu. [ ] is set when the flash is opened. (P44)
[Clear Nightscape] ————¥
[Cool Night Sky] ————¥
[Warm Glowing Nightscape] ————¥
[Artistic Nightscape] ————¥
[Glittering Illuminations] ————¥
[Clear Night Portrait] — — — ¥±
[Soft Image of a Flower] ¥ ———±
[Appetizing Food] ¥ ———±
[Cute Dessert] ¥ ———±
[Freeze Animal Motion] ¥ ———±
[Clear Sports Shot] ¥ ———±
[Monochrome] ¥±±±±
¢—¢—¢—¢
¢—¢—¢—¢
±
±
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•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. When changing scene using Scene
Guide Mode, the Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the default value with each change
of scene.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
∫ The available flash range
If the distance to the subject is close when taking a picture using a flash, part of the recorded
image becomes dark because the light of flash is blocked by the lens or it becomes out of flash
range. Check the distance to the subject when taking a picture. The distance at which light from
the flash is blocked by lens, and the distance to which light from the flash is delivered vary
depending on the lens used.
When the interchangeable lens
(H-PS14042) is used
Available flash range
Wide Tele
[AUTO] in
[Sensitivity]
30 cm (0.99 feet)
to 9.4 m
(30.8 feet)
30 cm (0.99 feet)
to 5.9 m
(19.4 feet)
When the interchangeable lens
(H-FS45150) is used
Available flash range Available flash range
Wide Tele Wide Tele
[AUTO] in
[Sensitivity]
The available flash range is an approximation.
•
90 cm (2.95 feet)
to 8.3 m
(27.2 feet)
90 cm (2.95 feet)
to 5.9 m
(19.4 feet)
•This is the range when [I SO Limit Set] (P154) is set to [OFF].
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(H-FS014042) is used
50 cm (1.65 feet)
to 9.4 m
(30.8 feet)
30 cm (0.99 feet)
to 5.9 m
(19.4 feet)
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∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
Flash setting Shut te r speed (Sec. ) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)
‰
¢1
to 1/160th 1 to 1/4000th
1/60
Œ
¢1
This becomes 60seconds in Shutter-Priority AE M ode and B (Bulb) in t he Manual Exposure Mode.
¢2 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.
60
¢2
to 1/4000th
•When the flash is activated the fastest shutte r speed that can be selected is 1/160 of a second.
•In Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode, shutter speed chan ges depending on the identified scene.
Note
•
When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if the sub j ect is too close. If [Highlight] of
the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], re gions of whit e saturation will blink black an d white when you play
back or use Auto Review. In this case, we recommend that you adjust [Flash Adjust.] (P153) in the
minus direction and record the pictures again.
•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or cl ose the flash whil e it is activated. The objects may be
discolored by its heat or lighting.
•Do not close the flash s oon after the flash is acti vated prior to taking pictures due to Forced ON/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•Recording a subje ct from to o clos e, or with out suf f icient flas h wi ll no t prov ide the a ppro priate level of
exposure, and may result in a picture that is too white or dark.
•You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinkin g RED i ndicating the
flash is charging.
•If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted.
•When you use certain lenses, light from the f lash may be blocked or fail to cover the len s
field of view, cau sing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures.
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn
dark and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the
lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
•It may take time to charge the Flash if you repeatedly take pictures. Take a picture after the access
indication disappears.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was f ar away from the
camera or was not looking at the firs t flash, the effect may not be evident.
•When you attach an ex ternal flash, it takes priority over the built-in flash. Refer to P206 for the
external flash.
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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure
1
Compensation operation.
Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
2
A Exposure Compensation value
B [Expo.Meter]
Underexposed
Compensate the exposure
towards positive.
The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j5EV to i5EV. When
•
recording motion pictures, the Ex posure Compensation value can be set within a range of
j3EV to i3EV.
Properly
exposed
Overexposed
Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
• Select [0] to return to the original exposure.
• Rotate the rea r dial to displ a y th e [E xp o. M e te r] . (P166)
Note
•
To compensate the exposu r e using the function lever, set [Function Lever] (P163) in the [Custom]
menu to [EXP.].
•When the exposure value is out of the j3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording
screen will no longer change. It is recommend ed to record by checking the actual brightness of the
recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen.
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject.
•When the aperture and s hutter speed values are displaye d in the screen in the Program AE Mode,
Program Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial
is pressed.
•In the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Aperture Sett ing operation (P117) and Exposure Compensation
operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.
•In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Shutter Speed Setting operation (P118) and Exposure
Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.
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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group (P173).
Press 4 ().
1
Touch burst icon ([ ], etc.).
2
Touch the burst speed.
3
Burst sp ee d
(pictures/second)
[SH]
(Super high
speed)
20 6 3.7 2
[H]
(High speed)
[M]
(Middle speed)
[L]
(Low speed)
Live View during Burst Mode None None Available Available
¢1
With RAW files —
Without RAW files Max. 40
Depends on the capacity of the card
¢2, 3
9
¢3
¢1 Number of recordable pict ures
¢2 Depending on the recording conditions, the number of frames in a burst may be reduced. (For
example, when [i.Resolution] of the recording menu is set to [EXTENDED], the number of frames
in a burst may be reduced)
¢3 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst spee d will
become slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the asp ect r ati o, the pic tu re siz e, the
setting for the quality and the type of card used.
•The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings.
–[Picture Size] (P149)/[Quality] (P150)/[Sensitivity] (P111)/[Focus Mode] (P36)/[Focus Pr i o r ity]
(P167)
•Burst speed can also be set with [Burst Rate] in the [Rec ] menu.
•Refer to P150 for informa tion about RAW files.
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AFSAFS
H
A
Touch [Set].
4
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
5
A When Burst Mode is set to high speed [H].
• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
∫ Focusing in Burst Mode
The focus changes depending on the setting for [Focus Priority] (P167) in the [Custom] menu
and the setting for [Focus Mode] (P36) in the [Rec] menu.
Focus Mode Focus Priority Focus
AFS
AFF/AFC
¢1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], the focus is fixed on the first picture.
¢2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is contin uously focusing on the
subject.
¢3 Burst speed tak es priority, and focus is estimated within possible range.
Note
•
We recommend using th e remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional) when you want t o k eep the shutter
button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P208 for information about the
remote shutter.
•When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] (when [Focus Mode] is [A FS] or [MF]), the exposure and
White Balance are fixed at th e settings used for the first picture for the subsequent pict ures as well.
Depending on the brightness of the subject, the second pi cture and subsequent pictures may be
brighter or darker. When the burst speed is set to [H] (when [Focus Mode] is [AFF] or [AFC ]), [M] or
[L], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.
•Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, t he burst speed (pictures/se cond) may
become slower.
•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat the
recording of pictures.
•It may take time to save pictures taken in Bur st Mode on the card. If you take pictures continuously
while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases. For continuous shooting, use
of a high speed memory card is recommended.
•The Burst Mode is disabled in the following cases.
–[Glistening Water]/[Glitteri ng Illuminations]/[Sof t Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)
–[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)
–When White Ba l a nce Bracket is set
–When recording motion pictures
–When recording using the flash
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
¢1
MF — Focus set with Manual Focus
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
At the first picture
Normal focusing
Predicted focusing
¢2
¢3
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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Applicable modes:
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure
Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket
[Step]: [3•1/3], [Sequence]: [0/s/r]
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d0EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV
Press 4 ().
1
Touch Auto Bracket icon ([ ], etc.).
2
Touch the step.
3
Touch [Set].
4
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AFSAFS
A
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
5
A Auto Bracket indication
• If you press and hold the shutter butto n, the number of pict ures th at you
set is taken.
• The Auto Bracket indication blink s until the number of pictures th at you set is taken.
• The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the Auto Bracket setting or turn the camera off
before all the pictures that you set are taken.
∫ Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto
Bracket
1 Select [Auto Bracket] in the [Rec] menu. (P64)
2 Touch [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence].
3 Touch the setting.
Item
[Single/Burst
Settings]
[Step]
You can take one pictur e at a time when set to [ ].
•
• You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set to [ ].
• Exit the menu after it i s set.
Note
•
When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensa tion range.
•The exposure may be compensated incorrectly, depending on the brightness of the subject.
•When taking p ictu res c on tinuously u sing Auto B rack et wit h [i .Res olutio n] set to [EXT ENDED], it may
take time to record all the set number of pictures.
•Auto Bracket is disabled in the following cases.
–[Glistening Water]/[Glitteri ng Illuminations]/[Sof t Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)
–[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)
–When White Bal a nce Bracket is set.
–When recording motion pictures
–When recording using the flash
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
Settings
[] (single)
[ ] (burst) [`/0/_]
[3•1/3] (3 pictures)
[3•2/3] (3 pictures)
[3•1] (3 pictures)
[5•1/3] (5 pictures)
[5•2/3] (5 pictures)
[5•1] (5 pictures)
[7•1/3] (7 pictures)
[7•2/3] (7 pictures)
[7•1] (7 pictures)
Item
[Sequence]
Settings
[0/`/_]
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes:
Press 4 ().
1
Touch self-timer icon ([ ], etc.).
2
Touch the time setting for the self-timer.
3
Item Settings
Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds intervals.
Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.
•
When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitte r caused
by pressing the shutter button.
4
Touch [Set].
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A
Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then
5
press it fully to take the picture.
A When self-timer is set to [ ].
• A picture is not taken until the subject is bro ught into focus.
Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button is
pressed halfway.
• If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is not
focused, set [Focus Priority] in the [Custom] menu to [OFF]. (P167)
• The self-timer indicator B blinks and the shutter is activated after
10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
• When [ ] is selected, the self-timer indicator blinks again after
the first and the second pic tures are taken and the shutter is
activated 2 seconds after it blinks.
Note
•
Time setting for the self timer can also be set by [Self Timer] in the [Rec] menu.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.
•Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 2 seconds
when [ ] is selected.
•The flash output may vary slightly when the [ ] is selected.
•[ ] is disabled when White Balance Bracket is set.
•The self-timer will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
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Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Also, it is possible to set the focus to the subject specified on the touch screen.
(Set the [Touch AF] of the [Touch Settings] in the [Custom] menu to [ON].)
Set the [Focus Mode] to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC] (P36).
1
Press 2 ().
2
Touch the item.
3
• AF area selection screen is displayed when 4 is pressed while [š],
[], [Ø], or [ ] is selected. For operation in the AF area
selection screen, refer to P99.
Touch [Set].
4
Note
•
It cannot be set to [š] in the following conditions.
–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering
Illuminations]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode)
•The [ ] is disabled in the following cases.
–[AFF]/[AFC] ([Focus Mode])
•The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] in the fo llowing cases.
–When using the Digital Zoom
–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
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About [š] ([Face Detection])
The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and
exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of
the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
When the camera detects a person’s face, the AF area is displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when
the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away
as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Note
Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P99)
•
•When [š] is selected and [Metering Mode] is set to multiple [ ], the camera will adjust the
exposure to suit the person’s face. (P151)
•Under certain picture-taking conditions inc l uding the following cases, the Face Detection Function
may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. The AF Mode is switched to [ ].
–When the face is not facing the came r a
–When the face is at an angle
–When the face is extremely bright or dark
–When there is litt l e contrast on the faces
–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
–When the face appears small on the screen
–When there is rapid movement
–When the subject is other than a human being
–When the camera is shaking
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Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep on
following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
∫ When operating the touch screen
You can lock the subject by touching it.
Perform the operation aft er canceling the touch shutter function.
•
•The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.
•Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
∫ When operating buttons
Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the shutter button
halfway to lock the subject.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.
•The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.
•Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET] is pressed.
•Tracking AF and Face Detection will switch every time 2 is pressed in the
Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode.
Note
•
Exposure is adjusted in accordance with the locked subject when [Metering Mode] is set to [ ].
(P151)
•If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.
•AF Tracking may be di sable d in cert ain pic ture condit ions suc h as when it is very da rk. AF Mod e will
be switched to [Ø] in that case.
•In the following cases , [ ] operates as [Ø]
–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a Flower]/[Monochrome] (Scene Guide
Mode)
–[Sepia]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)
–When [Photo Style] is [Monochrome]
•Dynamic Track i ng function may not work in the following cases:
–When the subject is too small
–When the recording location is too dark or bright
–When the subject is moving too fast
–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject
–When jitter is occurring
–When zoom is operated
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About [ ] ([23-Area])
Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective when the subject is not in the
center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting)
Note
The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set. (P99)
•
About [Ø] ([1-Area])
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
Note
•
Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P99)
•When the subject is not in the cent er of the co mposition i n [Ø], y ou can br ing the su bject into t he AF
area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera to the
composition you want with the shut ter butto n pressed halfway, and then take the picture. (Only when
the [Focus Mode] is set to [AFS].)
About [ ] ([Pinpoint])
You can achieve a more precise focus on a point that is smaller than [Ø].
Note
•
The focus position can be set on an enlarged screen. (P100)
•Pressing the shutter button halfway displays the screen for checking the focus position enlarged to
approximately 5 times original size.
The time for which the display is enlarged can be set using [Pinpoint AF Time] (P167) in the
[Custom] menu.
•The size of the AF area displayed when the camera has achieved focus may change according to
the subject.
•In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø]
–When recording motion pictures
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•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.
When selecting [š], [Ø]
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1 Touch the subject.
•
AF area setting screen is displayed.
• AF area setting screen can als o be displayed by pressing 2 and
then 4.
• AF area can also be moved by the cursor button in t he AF area
setting screen.
• T ouch [Reset] to return the AF area to the center of the screen.
2 Drag the slide bar to change the size of AF area frame.
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It can be changed to 4 different sizes.
• Enlarge/reduce can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
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3 Touch [Set].
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It is also possible to set by pressing [MENU/SET].
• AF area with the same function as [Ø] is displayed in the touched position, when the [š] is
selected. Setting of th e AF area is cleared when [ ] is touched.
When selecting [ ]
The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set.
Touch the screen to display the AF area setting screen, and
select the AF area frame as shown in the figure on the right.
After releasing y our fing er fro m the touch sc reen for a while, AF are a
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frame will disappear, and only [i] display (center point of selected
AF area frame) will remain on the screen.
•Setting of the AF ar ea frame is canceled when [ ] is touc hed.
•AF area frame can be sel e c t ed by the cursor bu tt on when the AF
area setting screen is di splayed b y pressing 2 and th en 4. AF area
frame is set by pressing [MENU/ SET ].
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When selecting [ ]
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
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1 Touch the subject.
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The assist screen for setting the focus position is enlarged to
approximately 5 times original siz e.
• The assist screen can also be displayed by pressing 2, pressing 4 to
display the enlarged position setting screen, and then selecting the
enlarged position using the cursor buttons and pressing [MENU/SET].
2 Drag the screen to align the subject on the cross point of the crosshair in the center
of the screen.
It is also possible to move the focus position with the cursor button.
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• Touching [Reset] will bring the focus position back to the center position.
• On the assist screen, it is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].
∫ Move the AF area easily with [Direct Focus Area] function
When the [Direct Focus Area] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] while [š], [ ] or [Ø] is
selected, it is possible to move the AF area directly with the cursor button.
With [ ], you can move the enlarged position.
To set the items that use the cursor buttons like [Drive Mode], [White Balance], or [Sensitivity], use
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the Quick Menu (P68) instead.
Note
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The spot metering t arg et can a ls o be mov ed to ma tch th e A F are a whe n the [Me te ring Mode ] (P151)
is set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the
AF area.
•[Direct Focus Area ] is fixed to [OFF] in Creative Control Mode.
•When using digital zoom, the position and size of th e AF area cannot be changed.
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