Panasonic DMC-G6 Advanced Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-G6

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“Menu list”

[Rec] ..............................................................P322

[Motion Picture]..............................................P325

[Custom] ........................................................P326

[Setup] ...........................................................P328

[Playback] ......................................................P330

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About the indication of the applicable mode

Applicable modes:

The icons indicate the modes available for a function.

• Black icons: Applicable modes

• Gray icons: Unavailable modes

and will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under

custom settings.

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∫ About the symbols in the text

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

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

: Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.

: Tips for skillful use and points for recording.

: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

: Continued to next page.

In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.

[MENU] > [Rec]>[Quality]>[›]

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

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

Before Use

Care of the camera.............................................................................................11

Standard Accessories........................................................................................12

Names and Functions of Components.............................................................13

About the Lens ...................................................................................................21

Preparation

Changing the Lens.............................................................................................23

Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................27

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................28

• Charging ......................................................................................................28

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .................30

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery................................35

About the Card....................................................................................................37

• About cards that can be used with this unit .................................................37

• Formatting the card (initialization)................................................................38

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and

available recording time...............................................................................39

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ...........................................................................41

• Changing the Clock Setting .........................................................................42

Setting the Menu.................................................................................................43

• Setting menu items ......................................................................................43

• Setting the menu screen background ..........................................................47

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) .................................48

• Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item...........................................50

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) ......52

Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu).....................................55

Entering Text.......................................................................................................64

Basic

Tips for taking good pictures ............................................................................65

• Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) .....................65

Using the Viewfinder ..........................................................................................66

• Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder.................................................................66

• About the Eye Sensor AF ............................................................................67

• Setting the focus position with the Touch Pad .............................................67

Taking a Still picture...........................................................................................68

• Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function.........................................70

Recording Motion Picture..................................................................................71

Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen .....................72

Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ............................................................76

• Playing Back Pictures ..................................................................................76

• Playing Back Motion Pictures ......................................................................80

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture................................................81

• Playing Back Group Pictures .......................................................................81

• Changing the information displayed on the playback screen.......................83

Deleting Pictures................................................................................................85

Recording

Selecting the Recording Mode ..........................................................................87

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode).......................................................................................89

• Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects..........................................92

• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) ....................93

• Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone

(Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) ........................................................................94

Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) .................96

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed...........................99

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode...........................................................................99

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode ...........................................................................100

• Manual Exposure Mode .............................................................................101

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode).........104

• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure

(One Push AE) ..........................................................................................105

Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) .......................................106

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded

(Scene Guide Mode) .........................................................................................110

• [Clear Portrait]............................................................................................111

• [Silky Skin] ................................................................................................. 111

• [Backlit Softness] .......................................................................................111

• [Clear in Backlight].....................................................................................112

• [Relaxing Tone] ..........................................................................................112

• [Sweet Child's Face] ..................................................................................112

• [Distinct Scenery].......................................................................................113

• [Bright Blue Sky] ........................................................................................113

• [Romantic Sunset Glow] ............................................................................113

• [Vivid Sunset Glow]....................................................................................113

• [Glistening Water] ......................................................................................114

• [Clear Nightscape] .....................................................................................114

• [Cool Night Sky] .........................................................................................114

• [Warm Glowing Nightscape].......................................................................115

• [Artistic Nightscape] ...................................................................................115

• [Glittering Illuminations]..............................................................................115

• [Clear Night Portrait] ..................................................................................116

• [Soft Image of a Flower].............................................................................116

• [Appetizing Food].......................................................................................117

• [Cute Dessert]............................................................................................117

• [Freeze Animal Motion] .............................................................................. 117

• [Clear Sports Shot].....................................................................................118

• [Monochrome] ............................................................................................118

Taking Pictures with different image effects

(Creative Control Mode)...................................................................................119

• [Expressive] ...............................................................................................121

• [Retro]........................................................................................................121

• [Old Days]..................................................................................................121

• [High Key] ..................................................................................................121

• [Low Key]...................................................................................................122

• [Sepia]........................................................................................................122

• [Dynamic Monochrome] .............................................................................122

• [Impressive Art]..........................................................................................122

• [High Dynamic]...........................................................................................123

• [Cross Process]..........................................................................................123

• [Toy Effect] .................................................................................................123

• [Toy Pop] ....................................................................................................124

• [Bleach Bypass] .........................................................................................124

• [Miniature Effect]........................................................................................125

• [Soft Focus]................................................................................................126

• [Fantasy]....................................................................................................126

• [Star Filter]..................................................................................................126

• [One Point Color] .......................................................................................127

• [Sunshine]..................................................................................................127

Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) ....................................129

• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ..........129

• Recording using registered custom set......................................................130

Optical Image Stabilizer...................................................................................131

Taking Pictures with the Zoom........................................................................133

• Raising the telescopic effect......................................................................134

• Zooming using touch operations................................................................138

Taking pictures by using the flash..................................................................139

• Changing Flash Mode................................................................................141

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro............................................................144

• Adjust the flash output ...............................................................................145

• Synchronzing the output of the built-in flash

to the Exposure Compensation .................................................................145

• Setting the wireless flash ...........................................................................146

Compensating the Exposure...........................................................................149

Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE).............151

Setting the Light Sensitivity ............................................................................154

Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................................156

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ....................................................................161

• About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)......................................................162

• Type of the Auto Focus Mode....................................................................164

• Setting the desired focus method ..............................................................169

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus................................................................171

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ........................................176

Select a Drive Mode..........................................................................................178

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode..................................................................179

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket...............................................................182

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.................................................................184

Using the [Rec] Menu.......................................................................................186

• [Photo Style]...............................................................................................186

• [Aspect Ratio].............................................................................................188

• [Picture Size]..............................................................................................188

• [Quality]......................................................................................................189

• [Focus Mode] .............................................................................................189

• [Metering Mode].........................................................................................190

• [Burst Rate]................................................................................................190

• [Auto Bracket] ............................................................................................190

• [Self Timer].................................................................................................190

• [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control)..........................................191

• [i.Resolution] ..............................................................................................191

• [HDR] .........................................................................................................192

• [Multi Exp.].................................................................................................193

• [Time Lapse Shot]......................................................................................195

• [Stop Motion Animation].............................................................................197

• [Panorama Settings] ..................................................................................199

• [Electronic Shutter].....................................................................................200

• [Flash] ........................................................................................................200

• [Red-Eye Removal]....................................................................................201

• [ISO Limit Set]............................................................................................201

• [ISO Increments]........................................................................................202

• [Extended ISO]...........................................................................................202

• [Long Shtr NR]...........................................................................................203

• [Shading Comp.] ........................................................................................203

• [Ex. Tele Conv.]..........................................................................................204

• [Digital Zoom].............................................................................................204

• [Color Space] .............................................................................................204

• [Stabilizer] ..................................................................................................204

• [Face Recog.].............................................................................................205

• [Profile Setup] ............................................................................................210

• [Recommended Filter]................................................................................210

Motion Picture

Recording Motion Picture................................................................................211

• Setting the format, size and frame rate......................................................211

• How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF).........213

• Recording Motion Picture...........................................................................214

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures............................216

Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/

shutter speed (Creative Video Mode) .............................................................217

• Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording................218

Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ....................................................................219

• [Rec Format]..............................................................................................219

• [Rec Quality] ..............................................................................................219

• [Exposure Mode]........................................................................................219

• [Picture Mode]............................................................................................219

• [Continuous AF] .........................................................................................219

• [Rec Highlight]............................................................................................220

• [Ex. Tele Conv.]..........................................................................................220

• [Flkr Decrease]...........................................................................................220

• [Silent Operation] .......................................................................................220

• [Mic Level Disp.].........................................................................................221

• [Mic Level Adj.]...........................................................................................221

• [Special Mic.]..............................................................................................221

• [Wind Cut]..................................................................................................221

Playback/Editing

Using the [Playback] Menu..............................................................................222

• [2D/3D Settings].........................................................................................222

• [Slide Show]...............................................................................................222

• [Playback Mode] ........................................................................................225

• [Location Logging]......................................................................................226

• [Clear Retouch]..........................................................................................227

• [Title Edit] ...................................................................................................229

• [Text Stamp] ...............................................................................................230

• [Video Divide].............................................................................................233

• [Time Lapse Video]....................................................................................234

• [Stop Motion Video]....................................................................................235

• [Resize]......................................................................................................236

• [Cropping] ..................................................................................................237

• [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.]................................................................................238

• [Favorite]....................................................................................................239

• [Print Set]...................................................................................................240

• [Protect]......................................................................................................242

• [Face Rec Edit] ..........................................................................................243

• [Delete Confirmation] .................................................................................243

Wi-Fi/NFC

Wi-FiR function/NFC function..........................................................................244

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function .......................................................247

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet............................................................248

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App ” ...................248

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ............................................................249

• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) ......................253

• Saving images stored in the camera..........................................................253

• Sending images in the camera to an SNS .................................................255

• Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/

tablet..........................................................................................................255

• Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera ...........256

Displaying pictures on a TV ............................................................................259

When sending images to Printer.....................................................................260

When sending images to AV device ...............................................................261

When sending images to PC ...........................................................................264

Using Web services..........................................................................................268

• When sending images to web service .......................................................268

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service]........................................272

Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB” ..................................................................274

• About the [LUMIX CLUB]...........................................................................274

• Configuring the external AV device settings ..............................................279

About Connections ..........................................................................................280

• Connecting from your house (via the network) ..........................................281

• Connecting from a location away from your house (direct connection) .....283

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones ([Select a destination from History]/

[Select a destination from Favorite])..........................................................284

• About settings for sending images.............................................................286

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...........................................................................................288

Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying 3D pictures........................................................................................290

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ...........................................................294

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)..........................................................................296

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC..................................298

• About the supplied software.......................................................................299

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder.............................304

Printing the Pictures ........................................................................................305

Others

Optional accessories .......................................................................................310

Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display................................................................314

Message Display...............................................................................................318

Menu list............................................................................................................322

• [Rec]...........................................................................................................322

• [Motion Picture]..........................................................................................325

• [Custom].....................................................................................................326

• [Setup] .......................................................................................................328

• [Playback] ..................................................................................................330

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................331

Cautions for Use...............................................................................................347

Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

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The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:

– Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the monitor.

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

Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around

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the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when

using it on a rainy day or at the beach.

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

monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

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changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about

2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera

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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 indicated 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, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’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.

Before Use

Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1 Self-timer indicator (P184)/

AF Assist Lamp (P170) 2 Sensor 3 Flash (P139) 4 Lens fitting mark (P23) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P24) 8 [MIC] socket (P312)

9 [LVF] button (P66)/[Fn5] button (P52) 10 Flash open button (P139)

The flash opens, and recording with the flash

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becomes possible.

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11 Viewfinder (P66) 12 Eye Cup (P348) 13 Eye sensor (P66) 14 [Q.MENU] button (P48)/[Fn1] button (P52) 15 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P176)/

[Fn2] button (P52) 16 Rear dial (P19) 17 Touch screen/monitor (P17) 18 [(] (Playback) button (P76) 19 [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P85)/[Fn3] button (P52) 20 [MENU/SET] button (P19, 43) 21 [Wi-Fi] button (P245)/[Fn4] button (P52) 22 Wi-Fi

connection lamp (P245)

23 Cursor buttons (P19)

3/ISO button (P154)

1/WB (White Balance) (P156)

2/AF Mode button (P161)

4/[Drive Mode] button

This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the

following options.

Single (P68)/Burst (P179)/Auto bracket (P182)/Self-timer (P184)

24 [DISP.] button (P72, 83)

Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched.

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42 43 44 45

25 Focus distance reference mark (P175) 26 Speaker (P57)

Be careful not to cover the speaker with your

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finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.

27 Stereo microphone (P221)

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

28 Hot shoe (P310) 29 Status indicator (P41) 30 Shutter button (P68) 31 Function lever (P20, 133, 150) 32 Mode dial (P87) 33 Camera ON/OFF switch (P41) 34 Intelligent Auto button (P89) 35 Motion picture button (P214)

36 Tripod mount (P354)

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A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if attached.

37 Card/Battery door (P35) 38 Release lever (P35)

39 Shoulder strap eyelet (P27)

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Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

40 Diopter adjustment dial (P66) 41 NFC antenna [ ] (P251) 42 [REMOTE] socket (P312) 43 [HDMI] socket (P294) 44 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P294, 301, 304, 305) 45 DC coupler cover

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

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adaptor (optional) are used. (P313)

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Before Use

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∫ Lens

H-PS14042 (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14 – 42 mm/ F3.5– 5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.)

H-FS1442A (LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/ F3.5–5.6 II ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

1 Lens surface 2Tele 3 Zoom lever (P133) 4 Focus lever (P171) 5Wide 6 Contact point 7 Lens fitting mark (P23) 8 Focus ring (P171) 9 Zoom ring (P133) 10 [O.I.S.] switch (P131)

H-FS14140 (LUMIX G VARIO 14–140 mm/ F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.)

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.)

Before Use

Monitor

At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the monitor as shown below.

1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o) 2 It can be rotated 180o forward. 3 Return the monitor to its original position.

Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use

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excessive force as it may be damaged.

∫ Free angle shooting

The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.

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

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Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle

• When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to

prevent dirt and scratches.

Before Use

Fn6

Fn7

2.0X

Touch screen

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

∫ Touch

To touch and release the touch screen. Use for selecting items or icons.

When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to

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touch the center of the desired icon.

∫ Drag

A movement without releasing the touch screen. 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.

∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)

Pinch the touch panel apart (enlarge) or together (reduce) with two fingers.

2.0X2.0X

2.0X

Use to enlarge/reduce the played back images or AF area.

Before Use

• Touch the panel with the clean and dry finger.

• If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that

accompany the sheet. (Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

• Do not press on the monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

• Wipe the monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.

• Do not scratch or press the monitor too hard.

• For information about the icons displayed on the touch screen, refer to “Monitor Display/

Viewfinder Display

” on P314.

Not available in these cases:

The touch panel may not function normally in the following cases.

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– When touched by a gloved hand – When touched by a wet hand (water or hand cream, etc.) – When the touch panel is wet – When you use a commercially available monitor protect sheet – When touched by multiple hands or fingers at the same time

Enabling/disabling the touch operation

[MENU] > [Custom]>[Touch Settings]

When set to [OFF], no corresponding touch tab or touch icon is displayed on the screen.

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Item Description of settings

[Touch

Screen]

All touch operations. When set to [OFF], only button and dial operations can be used.

[ON]/[OFF]

Operation to display the touch icons by touching tabs such as [ ]

[Touch Tab]

displayed on the right of the screen.

[ON]/[OFF]

Operation to optimize the focus or both the focus and brightness for a

[Touch AF]

touched subject.

[AF] (P167)/[AF+AE] (P152)/[OFF]

[Touch Pad

AF]

Using the monitor as a touch pad when the viewfinder is in use. (P67)

[EXACT]/[OFFSET]/[OFF]

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 setting contents, etc., is performed.

This owner’s manual express the up, down, left, and right of the

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cursor button as 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

Displaying/not displaying the operation guide

[MENU] > [Custom]>[Dial Guide]>[ON]/[OFF]

When [ON] is set, the operation guide for dials, buttons, levers,

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etc. is displayed on the recording screen.

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ZOOM

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Before Use

Function Lever

Function lever can be used in 2 ways, for zoom operations

(P133) and for Exposure Compensation (P150).

Move the lever to left or right to operate.

To assign a function to the Function Lever

[MENU] > [Custom]>[Function Lever]

You can assign a function to the function lever. The default setting is [AUTO].

Item Description of settings

When the lens is replaced, the camera automatically assigns the setting suitable for the lens in use.

When using an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that supports the power

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[AUTO]

zoom (electrically operated zoom), the camera assigns the [ZOOM] operation.

• When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS14140, H-FS1442A,

H-FS014042, H-FS45150) that does not support the power zoom, the camera assigns the [EXP.] operation.

[ZOOM]

[EXP.]

Zoom operations are operable.

Exposure compensation is operable. (In the Manual Exposure Mode: Aperture setting is operable.)

Before Use

About the Lens

∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

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 adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R: optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.

For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from

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the rated distance.

• When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P24) to [ON].

Before Use

About the lens and functions

There are functions that cannot be used, or the operation may be different depending on the lens used.

Auto Focus

/Auto aperture setting¢/[Eye Sensor AF] (P67)/Defocus control function (P93)/ [Stabilizer] (P131)/Touch zoom (P138)/[Shading Comp.] (P203)/[Quick AF] (P169)/[Power Zoom Lens] (P136)

¢ The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS14140, H-FS1442A, 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-PS14042), when using the power zoom (electrically operated zoom); you can record motion pictures even 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/

(This Site is English only.)

• The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.

• The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm

film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.) Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.

Preparation

Changing the Lens

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

Check that the camera is turned off.

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• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P348 when dirt or dust gets on

the lens.

Attaching the lens

Preparations: Remove the lens rear cap from the lens.

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

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

• Do not press the lens release button B when you attach a lens.

• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount

may get scratched.

• Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.

• Do not insert your fingers into the mount when the lens and body cap

are removed from the camera body.

• To prevent dust or debris from adhering to internal parts of the

camera body, fit the body cap or a lens to the mount on the camera body.

• To prevent scratching of the contact points, fit the lens rear cap to the

lens when it is unattached or fit the lens to the camera body.

• It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector

(optional) to protect the lens surface when carrying. (P313)

Preparation

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Detaching the lens

Preparations: Attach the lens cap.

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When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), change the lens only after turning this unit off and checking 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

While pressing on the lens release button B, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove.

To enable/disable the shutter release without lens.

[MENU] > [Custom]>

[ON]: Shutter will operate regardless of the lens on the unit.

[OFF]: You cannot press the shutter button when a lens is not attached to the

When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R: optional), set it to [ON].

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camera body or is not attached correctly.

[Shoot w/o Lens]

Preparation

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Attaching the Lens Hood

When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) does not have a lens hood.

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To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lenses (H-FS14140/H-FS1442A)

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

Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be

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bent.

1 Align the fitting mark A on the short side of the lens hood with the mark on the

tip of the lens.

2 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks, and align the stop

mark B on the long side of the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.

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.

C Fitting to the mark.

Preparation

To attach the lens hood that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150)

1 Align the fitting mark D on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens. 2 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it stops, and align the stop

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

When carrying, the lens hood can be temporarily attached in the

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reverse direction.

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 eyelet on the camera body.

A: Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through

the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through

the hole on the other side of the stopper.

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Pull the other side of the shoulder

strap and then check that it will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the

other side of the shoulder strap.

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

– Do not wrap the strap around your neck. – It may result in injury or accident.

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

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

Preparation

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 charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying

attention to the direction of the battery.

Connect the charger to the

electrical outlet.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights

up and charging begins.

plug-in type inlet type

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 too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again

in an ambient temperature 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 for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.

∫ Battery indication

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The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not

recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)

(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures

Recording time Approx. 170 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures

Recording time Approx. 170 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 350 pictures

Recording time Approx. 175 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 350 pictures

Recording time Approx. 175 min

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)

(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures

Recording time Approx. 155 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures

Recording time Approx. 155 min

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