Panasonic DMC-G5 Advanced Operation Guide
Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-G5
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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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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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Before Use
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35 3634
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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
1
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.
3
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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
1
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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Preparation
∫ 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
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–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
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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
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also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
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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)
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[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
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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
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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.
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2: Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow.
Note
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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
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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,
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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
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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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Approximate number of recordable pict ures and ava ilab l e recording time
∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time
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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
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[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)
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“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
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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.)
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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.
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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].
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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
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[]/[].
• 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.
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Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting display
order/time display format.
Touch [Set] to set.
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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)
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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
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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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