Panasonic DMC-G85 Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-G85

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

Message Display P318

Troubleshooting P320

Finding the information you need P2

Contents P4

Contents by Function P9

Menu list P185

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Wi-FiR function

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How to use this manual

Wi-Fi

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.

∫ About the symbols in the text

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

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

: Tips for skillful use and points for recording.

: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

: Continued to next page.

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

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In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [

A] to [›]

> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

• Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060).

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

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

Contents by Function ................................................................................................9

1. Before Use

Care of the camera .................................................................................................12

Standard Accessories .............................................................................................13

Names and Functions of Components....................................................................14

About the Lens........................................................................................................17

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................................................................................18

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................19

• Charging.........................................................................................................19

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................21

Inserting/Removing the Battery...............................................................................24

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)..................................................................25

Card Information .....................................................................................................26

• Formatting the card (initialization) ..................................................................27

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ....28

Attaching/Removing the Lens .................................................................................30

Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor.............................................................33

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................34

• Re-adjusting the clock ....................................................................................35

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................36

• Tips for taking good pictures ..........................................................................36

• Using the Viewfinder.......................................................................................37

• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....................................................................39

• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures).........................................39

• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) .......................................................40

• Front Dial/Rear Dial........................................................................................41

• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ...............................................................44

• [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)......................................45

• Touch screen (Touch operations) ...................................................................48

• Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function .....................................................49

Setting menu items .................................................................................................51

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)...........................................53

• Customizing the Quick Menu settings ............................................................54

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) ....................55

Entering Text ...........................................................................................................58

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)............................................................................................59

• Taking handheld shots of night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ...................62

• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]).............63

• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control).......................64

• Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone .........................65

Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed

(Program AE Mode) ................................................................................................66

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed.....................................68

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................69

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode................................................................................69

• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................70

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .............72

• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .......73

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)..........74

• Taking panorama pictures ([Panorama Shot]) ................................................77

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode).....................79

Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/shutter speed

(Creative Video Mode) ............................................................................................85

• Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording ....................86

Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) ...............................................87

• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ..............87

• Recording using registered custom set..........................................................88

4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings

Adjusting Focus Automatically ................................................................................89

• Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) .........................................................................91

• Auto Focus Mode ...........................................................................................93

• Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area ...................98

• Setting the AF area position with the Touch Pad..........................................100

• Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position .........................101

Adjusting Focus Manually .....................................................................................102

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ................................................105

Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................106

Setting the Light Sensitivity...................................................................................108

Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................................. 110

5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings

Select a Drive Mode..............................................................................................114

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.........................................................................115

Recording 4K Photos............................................................................................118

• Notes on the 4K Photo function....................................................................122

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving ...................................................125

Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus/Focus Stacking) .........................129

• Recording with the Post Focus function.......................................................130

• Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture .................................132

• Merging multiple pictures to widen the focus range (Focus Stacking)..........133

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer........................................................................135

Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation .............................136

• Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot]) .............136

• Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) ............................138

• Creating motion pictures from recorded pictures .........................................140

Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) .....141

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

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

• Focus Bracket ..............................................................................................143

6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Image Stabilizer.....................................................................................................144

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ..............................................................................148

• Raising the telescopic effect.........................................................................149

• Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom) ...........................................153

Taking pictures by using the flash .........................................................................154

Setting the Flash Functions ..................................................................................156

• Changing the firing mode .............................................................................156

• Changing Flash Mode ..................................................................................157

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro...............................................................159

• Adjust the flash output..................................................................................160

• Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation .........160

Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes ..................................................................161

• Using other settings for wireless flash recording ..........................................163

7. Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture ........................................................164

• Setting the format, size and recording frame rate ........................................166

• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .........168

Recording Motion Pictures that Pan and Zoom While Maintaining a

Fixed Camera Position ([4K Live Cropping]).........................................................169

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures .......................................172

Recording Snap Movies ........................................................................................174

8. Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Pictures ...........................................................................................177

Playing Back Motion Pictures................................................................................178

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ................................................179

Switching the Playback Method ............................................................................180

• Using the Playback Zoom ............................................................................180

• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) ...............................................181

• Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ......................181

Playing Back Group Pictures ................................................................................182

Deleting Pictures...................................................................................................184

9. Using Menu Functions

Menu list................................................................................................................185

• [Rec] menu...................................................................................................185

• [Motion Picture] menu ..................................................................................206

• [Custom] menu .............................................................................................209

• [Setup] menu................................................................................................219

• [Playback] menu...........................................................................................227

10. Using the Wi-Fi function

What you can do with the Wi-FiR function.............................................................249

Wi-Fi function........................................................................................................250

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ...................................................................252

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App ” .......................................252

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet...............................................................253

• Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)..........................257

• Playing back images in the camera..............................................................258

• Saving images stored in the camera ............................................................258

• Sending images in the camera to an SNS ...................................................259

• Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a

smartphone/tablet ........................................................................................259

• Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your

preference on a smartphone/tablet ..............................................................261

Displaying pictures on a TV ..................................................................................262

Sending images ....................................................................................................263

Sending images to a smartphone/tablet................................................................267

Printing Wirelessly.................................................................................................268

Sending images to AV device ...............................................................................269

Sending images to PC ..........................................................................................270

Using Web services ..............................................................................................272

• When sending images to web service ..........................................................272

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........................................275

Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB”.........................................................................276

• About the [LUMIX CLUB] .............................................................................276

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

• Connecting via a wireless access point (via the network) ............................281

• Connecting the camera and another device directly (direct connection)......283

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones

([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]) ....284

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................286

11. Connecting to other equipment

Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/ Saving 4K motion pictures on your PC or

recorder.................................................................................................................288

• Watching motion pictures in 4K....................................................................288

• Storing 4K motion pictures ...........................................................................289

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................290

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ............................................................................293

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ............................................294

• Downloading software ..................................................................................295

• Transferring images to a PC.........................................................................297

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .......................................299

Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................300

Enjoying 3D pictures .............................................................................................303

12. Others

Optional accessories.............................................................................................306

Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display.......................................................................311

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

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................320

Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................329

Contents by Function

Recording

Recording Mode.............................. P40

[Preview]..........................................P72

[Panorama Shot] .............................P77

[Time Lapse Shot] .........................P136

[Stop Motion Animation] ................P138

Aperture Bracket ...........................P143

Focus Bracket ...............................P143

[Multi Exp.].....................................P196

[Silent Mode] .................................P209

3D recording..................................P303

4K photo

[4K PHOTO] ..................................P118

[Post Focus] ..................................P129

Focus (AF/MF)

[Focus Mode]................................... P91

[AF Mode]........................................P93

Adjusting the AF area position ........ P98

Manual Focus................................P102

[AF/AE Lock] .................................P105

Drive

[Drive Mode] ..................................P114

[Burst]............................................P115

Maximum number of pictures that

can be taken continuously ............. P116

[Self Timer]....................................P135

Picture Quality and Color Tone

[Sensitivity].....................................P108

[White Balance]..............................P110

[Photo Style] ..................................P186

[Filter Settings]...............................P188

[Picture Size]..................................P190

[Quality]..........................................P191

[Highlight Shadow].........................P193

[i.Dynamic].....................................P194

[i.Resolution]..................................P194

[HDR] .............................................P195

[Long Shtr NR] ...............................P200

[Shading Comp.]............................P200

[Diffraction Compensation] ............P201

[Color Space] .................................P201

Exposure

[Touch AE].......................................P50

[One Push AE] .................................P73

[AF/AE Lock]..................................P105

Exposure Compensation ...............P106

Exposure Bracket ..........................P142

[Metering Mode].............................P192

Stabilizer

Dual I.S..........................................P144

5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer.......P144

Flash

[Flash Mode] ..................................P157

2nd curtain synchro .......................P159

[Flash Adjust.] ................................P160

Wireless flash settings ...................P1

Monitoring

HDMI output while recording .........P291

Motion Picture

Creative Video Mode ....................... P85

[Silent Operation].............................P86

[Rec Format]..................................P166

[Rec Quality]..................................P166

Motion pictures in 4K ..................... P164

[4K Live Cropping].........................P169

Recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures ..............P172

[Snap Movie] .................................P174

Image

[Luminance Level] .........................P206

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format]........................................... P27

[Clock Set].......................................P34

Display switching.............................P45

How to set menu items....................P51

[Q.MENU] ........................................P53

[Beep] ............................................P220

[Economy] .....................................P222

Playback

Picture playback ............................P177

Motion picture playback.................P178

Playback Zoom..............................P180

Multi Playback ...............................P181

Delete ............................................P184

[Auto Review] ................................P217

Playback/display settings

[Slide Show] ..................................P229

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ...................P244

Audio

[Mic Level Adj.] ..............................P207

[Mic Level Limiter]..........................P207

[Wind Noise Canceller] ..................P208

[Lens Noise Cut] ............................P208

[Wind Cut]......................................P308

Screen settings

[Mic Level Disp.] ............................P207

[Center Marker]..............................P214

[Zebra Pattern] ...............................P215

[Monochrome Live View] ...............P216

[Reset] (initialization) .....................P225

[Sensor Cleaning] ..........................P226

Customization

[CUSTOM]

Function buttons ..............................P55

Custom Mode ..................................P87

[Custom] menu ..............................P209

Edit

Focus Stacking ..............................P133

[RAW Processing]..........................P233

[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]...............P235

[Light Composition]........................P236

[Clear Retouch]..............................P237

[Resize]..........................................P242

[Cropping] ......................................P243

Adding information

[Location Logging] .........................P232

[Title Edit].......................................P238

[Text Stamp] ..................................P239

Image settings

[Favorite]........................................P245

[Print Set].......................................P246

[Protect] .........................................P247

in the Quick Menu .........P54

Wi-Fi

Connect

“Image App” ..................................P252

[WPS (Push-Button)] .............P281, 283

Direct connection........................... P283

Image App

Remote recording..........................P257

Saving images ...............................P258

Sending images..................... P259, 267

Sending and adding location

information.....................................P259

Combining motion pictures

recorded with [Snap Movie] ........... P261

Connections with other devices

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ....................P295

“SILKYPIX Developer Studio” ....... P296

Transferring images to a PC .........P270

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen ...........................................P290

[VIERA Link]..................................P293

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV .......P262

Printing images ..............................P268

Sending images to an AV

device ............................................P269

Sending images to a PC ................P270

Sending images to a web

service ...........................................P272

Using [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........P275

Recorder

Dubbing .........................................P299

Printer

PictBridge ......................................P300

1. 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.

∫ Splash Proof

Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with water.

In order to minimize the possibility of damage please be sure the following precautions are taken:

The Splash Proof feature works in conjunction with the lenses that were specifically designed

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to support this feature.

– Make sure the built-in flash is closed. – Make sure that all doors, socket caps and terminal covers are securely closed. – Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing the battery, lens or memory

card. After changing, make sure their protective doors are securely closed.

– If this camera is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign material clean it as soon as

possible, taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance does not get inside the camera.

– Under no circumstances should you touch or place any foreign objects within the camera or

in close proximity of the camera’s image sensor.

If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a dry soft cloth.

Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.

– – If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result.

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

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

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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity 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.

1. 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.

1. Before Use

24 2327 2526

1 32

22 5

Focus distance reference mark (P104)

Status indicator (P34)/ Wi-Fi

connection lamp (P250)

Camera ON/OFF switch (P34)

Motion picture button (P164)

[ ] (Exposure Compensation) button

(P106)/[Fn1] button (P55)

Function button (Fn11) (P55)

Rear dial (P41)

Shutter button (P39)

Front dial (P41)

Self-timer indicator (P135)/ AF Assist Lamp (P210)

Mode dial (P40)

Flash (P154)

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P306)

• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

Stereo microphone (P207)

• Be careful not to cover the microphone with

your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

Flash open lever (P154)

Diopter adjustment dial (P37)

Drive mode dial (P114)

[MIC] socket (P307)

[REMOTE] socket (P309)

USB socket (P297, 300)

[HDMI] socket (P290)

Shoulder strap eyelet (P18)

Lens release button (P31)

Lens lock pin

Mount

Sensor

Lens fitting mark (P30)

Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1. Before Use

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3633

47 4344

46 45

∫ About the function button ([Fn6] to

[Fn10])

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Function buttons ([Fn6] to [Fn10]) (P55) are touch icons. Touch the [ ] tab on the recording screen to display them.

Touch screen (P48)/monitor (P311)

[LVF] button (P37)/[Fn5] button (P55)

Viewfinder (P37)

Eye sensor (P38)

Eyecup (P330)

[Q.MENU] button (P53)/[Fn2] button (P55)

[(] (Playback) button (P177)

Speaker (P220)

[DISP.] button (P45, 47)

[AF/AE LOCK] button (P105)

Focus mode lever (P89, 102)

Cursor buttons (P44)

3/[ ] (ISO sensitivity) (P108)

1/[ ] (White Balance) (P110)

2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode) (P93)

4/[Fn3] (P55)

[MENU/SET] button (P44, 51)

Card door (P25)

[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P184)/ [Fn4] button (P55)

Battery door (P24)

DC coupler cover (P310)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the

Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.

Release lever (P24)

Cover for the battery grip connector (P309)

• Keep the cover for the battery grip connector

out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Tripod mount (P335)

• It may not be possible to attach and securely

fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so may also damage the camera.

1. Before Use

1237 4 6

23 4 61

Lens surface

Focus ring (P102)

Zoom ring (P148)

Contact point

Lens mount rubber (P331)

Lens fitting mark (P30)

O.I.S. switch (P144)

∫ Lens

H-FS12060 H-FS14140

H-FS1442A

1. Before Use

About the Lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds

System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). You can also use a lens of any of the following standards by attaching a mount adaptor.

Lens Mount adaptor

Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Leica M Mount interchangeable lens M Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA2M: optional)

Leica R Mount interchangeable lens R Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA3R: optional)

When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P218) to [ON].

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Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)

About the lens and functions

Depending on the lens used, certain functions, such as Auto Focus, Image Stabilizer, and zoom functions, may be disabled or operate differently.

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

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

About the firmware of your interchangeable lens

For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to the latest version.

To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the

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support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and

select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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.

Pull the shoulder strap and

then check that it will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then

attach the other side of the shoulder strap.

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

– Do not wrap the strap around your neck.

It may result in injury or accident.

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

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

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

AFSAFS

4:3

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

On: Charging.

Off: Charging has completed.

(Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.)

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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

– 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

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted.

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(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.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

By CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures

Recording time Approx. 160 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)

The numbers in parentheses indicate the values that result when [Power Save LVF Shooting] (P222) is set to [3SEC] and works as intended. (Based on the test conditions derived from the CIPA standard and specified by Panasonic)

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures (Approx. 800 pictures)

Recording time Approx. 160 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures (Approx. 800 pictures)

Recording time Approx. 155 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures (Approx. 800 pictures)

Recording time Approx. 160 min

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)

[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/60i])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

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

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 110 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Recordable time Approx. 110 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 110 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 90 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 45 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Recordable time Approx. 90 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 45 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 90 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 45 min

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Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.

∫ Playback (when using the monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Playback time Approx. 220 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Playback time Approx. 230 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Playback time Approx. 230 min

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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, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – 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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Inserting/Removing the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

1: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow (to the OPEN side).

2: Open the battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic

batteries.

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

Being careful about the battery

orientation, insert 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 direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

1: Close the battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

• Confirm that there is no foreign matter adhered on the inner side (rubber seal) of the battery

door.

• 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 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.)

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

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

• Check that this unit is turned off.

Slide the card door to open it.

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.

A: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

1: Close the card door.

2: Slide the card door to the end and then

close it firmly.

• Before removing the card, 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.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Card Information

The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

SD Memory Card (512 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB)

∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings

According to the [Rec Format] (P166) and [Rec Quality] (P166) of a motion picture, the required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing.

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To check the class, see the labeled side, etc. of the card.

[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[AVCHD] All

[MP4] FHD/HD

• This unit is compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class

3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with

Panasonic’s cards.

Class 4 or higher

[MP4] 4K UHS Speed Class 3

When recording with the 4K Photo/

Post Focus function

UHS Speed Class 3

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Access to the card

The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do

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not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static 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.

• If you set the Write-Protect switch A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write,

delete or format the data or display it by recording date.

• 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.

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance. Select the menu. (P51)

> [Setup] > [Format]

Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not

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turn the camera off during formatting.

• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

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Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [A]

[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (16M) 1810 3630 7260 14380

M (8M) 3310 6640 13000 25740

S (4M) 5670 11360 21480 42540

• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]

[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

L (16M) 550 1110 2230 4420

M (8M) 640 1290 2580 5120

S (4M) 700 1410 2800 5550

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

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“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

• The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.

• [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

[FHD/28M/60p]

1h10m 2h30m 5h00m 9h55m

[FHD/17M/60i]

[FHD/24M/30p]/ [FHD/24M/24p]

2h00m 4h5m 8h15m 16h25m

1h25m 2h55m 5h50m 11h35m

• [MP4]

[Rec Quality] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB

[4K/100M/30p]/

[4K/100M/24p]

[FHD/28M/60p]

[FHD/20M/30p]

[HD/10M/30p]

20m00s 41m00s 1h20m 2h45m

1h10m 2h25m 5h00m 9h55m

1h35m 3h15m 6h40m 13h15m

3h5m 6h20m 12h45m 25h20m

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

• Depending on the recording conditions and the type of card, the number of recordable pictures

and available recording time vary.

• AVCHD motion pictures:

You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided.

• MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD] or [HD]:

You can continue recording without interruption even if the continuous recording time exceeds 30 minutes or the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.

• MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]:

Motion picture file will be recorded and played back in separate files in the following cases. (You can continue recording without interruption.)

– When using an SDHC memory card: If the file exceeds 4 GB – When using an SDXC memory card: If the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours and

4 minutes or If the file exceeds 96 GB

• The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Attaching/Removing the Lens

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

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 P330 when dirt or dust gets on

the lens.

Attaching the lens

Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the

arrow to detach them.

Align the lens fitting marks C and then rotate the lens in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button D 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.

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