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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Body
Model No. DMC-GF1C/DMC-GF1K
DMC-GF1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag
located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your
convenient Camera information source. Please note that the actual controls and
components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from
those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•
Recording of pre-recorde d t ape s or d is cs or othe r pu blishe d or broadc ast materi al f or purp os es
other than your own privat e use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
recycle this battery.
Before Use
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
•
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
•USE ONL Y THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTL ET SHALL BE INSTALLE D NEAR THE EQUIPMENT A ND SHALL
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
DMC-GF1
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separa tion between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienc ed radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-GF1
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PA NA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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∫ About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•
Use the spec if i ed un i t to recharge the ba t t e ry pac k.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the pl u g ter m i n als (i and j) with metal objects.
•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
•
Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT INST ALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PR EVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBS TRUCT THE VENTILATION
VENTS.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATI ON OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
•
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE
UNIT.
•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
Battery charger/AC adaptor
This battery charger/AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger/AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V
AC power supply only.
•When connecting to an AC suppl y outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
•When connecting to a supply of great er than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to
the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the bat tery charger/AC adaptor.
•Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor
or AC cord set.
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•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
∫ Care of the camera
•
Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, re cordin g pict ure s may bec ome impossible , o r the le ns, t he LCD
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
•Be particularly careful in the follow in g places as they may cause this unit to
malfunction.
– 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 on a beach.
•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space a round the lens, buttons etc.
•This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the
camera or the repair service center.
•Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital ca mera body. Since the sensor
unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up)
•
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it caus es lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave i t for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
∫ Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P168)
-If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for You r Safety.................... ...2
Before Use
Standard Accessories............................... 9
Names of the Components. .................... 11
Removing the Hot Shoe Cover...............14
Operating the Rear Dial................... ....... 14
About the Lens .......................................15
Preparation
Attaching/Detaching the Lens................. 17
Attaching the Lens Hood........................19
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................. 20
Charging the Battery............................... 21
• Approximate operating time and
number of recordable pictures ......... 2 2
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery .............................. 24
About the Card ....................................... 25
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................ 26
• Changing the clock setting ............... 26
Setting the Menu....................................27
• Setting menu items........................... 28
Setting the Quick Menu................. ......... 30
About the Setup Menu . ........................... 31
Holding and using your camera.............. 37
Basic
Selecting the [REC] mode, and record
still pictures or motion pictures............... 38
• Setting [AFS] or [AFC]......................39
• Taking a still picture..........................39
• Recording a mo tion picture......... .. .... 40
• Playback the recorded still pictures
or motion picture .............................. 40
Taking pictures using the automatic
function
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ........................... 41
• Scene detection................................ 42
• AF Tracking Function ....................... 43
• Settings in Intelligent auto mode ...... 43
Taking pictures with your favorite
settings (Program AE mode) .................. 45
• Fix the focus by pressing the shutter
button halfway ( AFS)........................46
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• Continuously focusing on a subject
(AFC)................................................46
• Take a picture with Manual Focus
(MF).................................................. 46
• Focusing...........................................47
• When the subject is not in focus....... 47
• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 47
• Program Shift....................................48
Taking Pictures with the Zoom...............49
• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Digital Zoom.....................49
Playing back Pictures............................. 50
• Changing the Information Displayed
on the playback screen ....................51
• Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback)................................51
• Displaying Pictures by Recording
Date (Calendar Playback). ............... 52
• Using the Playback Zoom................. 52
Deleting Pictures.................................... 53
• To delete a single picture ..... ......... .. .53
• To delete multiple pictures
(up to 50) or all the pictures .............54
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/
Optional External Viewfinder .................. 55
•
Switching the displayed information
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
• Switching to the appropriate flash
setting...............................................59
• Adjust the flash output......................63
• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro...64
Compensating the Exposure .................. 65
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.......... 66
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 68
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer......... 70
Setting the method used to focus
(AF mode)............................................... 71
• Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)..........72
• Setting the AF a re a....................... .. .. 73
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus........ 74
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure
(AF/AE Lock)..........................................75
Adjusting the White Balance................... 77
• Setting the white balance
manually...........................................78
• Setting the col o r temperature . .. ........ 78
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• Finely adjusting the white balance....79
• White Balance Bracket......................79
Setting the Light Sensitivity.....................80
Change tone of the color for the picture
to be taken (Film Mode)..........................81
• Adjusting each Film Mode to the
desired setting..................................82
• Multi Film Bracket........... ..................83
Taking pictures by specifying
the aperture/shutter speed. .....................84
• Aperture-priority AE ......................... .84
• Shutter-priority AE.............................84
Taking picture by setting the exposure
manually..................................................85
Confirm the effects of aperture and
shutter speed (Preview Mode) ................87
• Confirm the effects of aperture .........87
•
Confirm the effects of shutter
speed
Taking pictures that match the scene
being recorded (Scene mode) . ...............88
Taking pictures while adjusting color
(My Color Mode) .....................................93
Registering Personal Menu Settings
(Registering custom settings) ..... ............95
Taking pictures in Custom mode . ...........97
Recording M otion Picture......... ...............98
Recording motion pictures with the
desired settings
(Motion Picture P mode) .......................104
................................................ 87
•
* [PORTRAIT]..............................88
•
+ [SOFT SKIN] .............................89
•
, [SCENERY]...............................89
• [ARCHITECTURE]....................89
•
- [SPORTS] .................................89
• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS].......89
• [FLOWER].................................90
•
1 [FOOD]......................................90
• [OBJECTS]................................90
• . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ..................90
• / [NIGHT SCENERY]...................91
• [ILLUMINATIONS].....................91
• : [BABY1]/; [BABY2] ................91
• í [PET].......... ......................... ......92
• 2 [PARTY]................................... .92
• ï [SUNSET]..................................93
• Adjusting the custom settings to
achieve desired effects.....................94
• Changing [REC MODE] and [REC
QUALITY].......................................100
• [CONTINUOUS AF].......................103
• [WIND CUT]...................................103
Taking a picture with Face Recognition
function .................................................105
• Face Settings........................ ..........106
• Auto Registration ............................109
• Sensitivity........................................110
Useful Functions at
Travel Destinations...............................111
• Recording which Day of the
Vacation You Take the Picture .......111
• Recording Dates/Times at
Overseas Travel Destinations
(World Time)...................................113
Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................114
• [FILM MODE] ..........................114
• ? [ASPECT RATIO]....................115
• @ [PICTURE SIZE]......................115
• A [QUALITY]...............................116
• [FACE RECOG.]......................117
• [STABILIZER]..........................117
• [FLASH]...................................118
• [RED-EYE REMOVAL]............118
• [FLASH SYNCHRO]................118
• [FLASH ADJUST.]...................118
• C [METERING MODE]................119
• [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent
exposure adjustm ent) .....................119
• [LONG SHTR NR]...................119
• [ISO LIMIT SET]......................120
• [ISO INCREMENTS] ...............120
• [EX. OPT. ZOOM]...................120
• ) [DIGITAL ZOOM]................. ....120
• [BURST RATE]........................121
• [AUTO BRACKET] ..................121
• [SELF-TIMER].........................121
• [COLOR SPACE] ....................122
• B [AUDIO REC.] .........................122
Using the [MOTION PICTURE]
Mode Menu...........................................123
• [REC MODE]...........................123
• [REC QUALITY]......................123
• [CONTINUOUS AF].................123
• [WIND CUT] ............................124
Using the [CUSTOM MENU].................124
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Advanced (Playback)
Others
Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures
with Audio............................................. 129
• Motion pictures...............................129
• Pictures with audio ......................... 130
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu ....130
• [SLIDESHOW]......................130
• [PLAYBACK MODE]..............132
• Ü [FAVORITE]...........................134
• [TITLE EDIT].......................... 135
• [TEXT STAMP]...................... 136
• Q [RESIZE ] Reducing the picture
size (number of pixels)........... 138
• [TRIMMING]........................... 139
• ? [ASPECT CONV.].................. 140
• N [ROTATE]/
M [ROTATE DISP.]....................141
• [PRINT SET].......................... 142
• P [PROTECT]............................ 143
• B [AUDIO DUB.]........................ 144
• [FACE REC EDIT] ................. 145
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on
a TV Screen.......................................... 146
• Playing back pictures using the AV
cable (supplied). ............................. 146
• Playing back pictures on a TV with an
SD Memory Card slot..................... 147
• Playing back on the TV with HDMI
socket.............................................147
Saving the recorded still pictures and
motion pic tu res ................... .. ................ 151
• Copy the playback image using an
AV cable......................................... 151
• Copying to a PC ............................. 152
Connecting to a PC ..............................152
Printing the Pictures ............................. 155
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it........... .............................. 156
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them..................................156
• Print Settings ..................................157
Using the optional External
Viewfinder.............................................159
Using an external flash (optional).........161
Using the Protector/Filter (optional)...... 162
Using the Remote Shutter (optional) .... 163
Using the AC Adaptor...........................164
Screen Display/ optional external
viewfinder .............................................165
Cautions for Use...................................168
Message Display..................................172
Troubleshooting.................................... 175
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time..................... 184
Specifications....................................... 189
Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 193
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA and Puerto Rico
Customers)........................................... 195
Request for Service Notice
(For USA and Puerto Rico Only).......... 196
Limited Warranty (For USA and Puerto
Rico Only)....................... ......................197
Customer Services Directory (For USA
and Puerto Rico Only)..........................199
Index.....................................................200
Useful Information (For Latin American
Countries Only).....................................203
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Before Use
Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of September 2009. These may be subject to change.
1 Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.)
2 Interchangeable Lens
“LUMIX G 20 mm/F1.7A SPH.”
(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)
3 Lens Cap
¢1
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
4 Lens Rear Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
5 Lens Storage Bag
6 Interchangeable Lens
“LUMIX G VARIO 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
7 Lens Hood
8 Lens Cap
¢2
¢2
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
9 Lens Rear Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
10 Lens Storage Bag
11 B atter y Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
12 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
13 AC Cable
14 AV Cable
15 USB Connection Cable
16 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the soft ware to your PC.
17 Shoulder Strap
18 Body Cap
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
19 Hot shoe cover
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
¢1 DMC-GF1C only
¢2 DMC-GF1K only
• SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
• The card is optional.
•
Description in these operating instructions is based on the 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in the DMC-GF1C.
About unavailable functions such as STABILIZER (P18), Direction Detection function (P37), description in
these operating instructions is based on the 14 m m-45 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens included in the DMC-GF1K.
•
For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P193)
• If any accessories are los t, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s
parts depart ment at 1800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1800 99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
¢1
¢1
¢1
¢2
¢2
¢2
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Before Use
1
K1HA08CD0020
15
K1HA08AD0003
11 12 13 14
16 17 18
2
VFC4315H-H020
5
VFC4460
VFC4459 VKF4385
19
VYF3287
DMC-GF1C
6
VYF3201 VFC4456
7
VYC0981H-FS014045
8910
VFC4315
DMC-GF1K
VYF3260
34
DMW-BLB13PP
DE-A49B
K2CA2EA00002
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Names of the Components
3
467
2
1
5
∫ Camera body
1 Self-timer indicator (P70)
AF assist lamp (P126)
2 Sensor
3 Flash (P59)
4 Lens fitting mark (P17)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button (P18)
Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.
e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial
• Refer to P14 for operation of the rear dial.
Before Use
8 Flash open button (P59)
9 Playback button (P50, 53, 129, 146, 147, 148)
10 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P75)
11 Rear dial (P48, 51, 52, 65, 73, 79, 84, 85, 104)
12 LCD monitor (P51, 55, 165)
13 [AF/MF] button (P39)
14 [Q.MENU] button (P30)
15 [DISPLAY] button (P51, 55, 87)
16 [MENU/SET] button (P26)
17 Delete button (P53)/
Preview button (P87)/
Flicker reduction function (P104)
18 Cursor buttons
3/ISO (P80)
2/AF mode (P71)
4/Function button (P31)
Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often.
[FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/
[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]
1/WB (White balance) (P77)
89
13 171615
12 14
10 11
18
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Before Use
MENU
/SET
33
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
or Press 4
19 Focus distance reference mark (P75)
20 Speaker (P130)
21 Drive mode lever
Single (P45):
Burst (P66):
Auto Bracket (P68):
Self-timer (P70):
22 Shutter button (P40)
23 Hot shoe cover (P14, 159, 161)
24 Microphone (P99, 122, 144)
25 Mode dial (P38)
26 Camera ON/OFF switch (P26)
27 Status indicator (P38)
28 Motion picture button (P40)
29 Shoulder strap eyelet (P20)
• Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
30 [REMOTE] socket (P163)
31 [HDMI] socket (P147, 148)
32 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P146, 151, 153, 155)
33 DC cable cover (P164)
19
23
20
21
2726 282524
29
30
30
31
31
32
32
22
12
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363534
37 38 39 40
41 42 43 444546 47 48
34 Card/Battery door (P24)
35 Release lever (P24)
36 Tripod receptacle (P172)
• When you use a tripod, make sure the tri pod
is stable when the camera is at tach e d to it.
∫ Lens
H-H020 (LUMIX G 20 mm/F1.7 ASPH.)
37 Lens surface
38 Focus ring (P74)
39 Contact point
40 Lens fitting mark (P17)
• The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens included in
the DMC-GF1C utilises a lens drive system to
realise a compact and bright F1.7 lens. As a
result, sound and vibration may occur during
focus operation, but this is not a malfunction.
• Operating sounds will be recorded when auto focus is perfo rmed during motion picture
recording. It is recommended to rec ord with [CONTINUOUS AF] (P103) set to [OFF]. if the
sound of operation bothers you. (P98) Also, it is not possible to set the Focus mode to [AFC].
(P46)
H-FS014045 (LUMIX G VARIO 14–45 mm/F3.5 –5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
41 Tele
42 Lens surface
43 Focus ring (P74)
44 Wide
45 Zoom ring (P49)
46 [O.I. S.] switch (P18)
47 Contact point
48 Lens fitting mark (P17)
∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P21, 164)
49 Power input socket [AC IN]
50 [CHARGE] indicator
51 Power output socket [DC OUT]
52 Battery holder
49
5150
52
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Before Use
Removing the Hot Shoe Cover
The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe.
To use the Optional External Viewfinder (P159) or
External Flash (P161), please remove the hot shoe cover.
Press the hot shoe cover release button and
pull the shoe cover in the dire ction of the a rro w.
Note
• When not using the Optional External Viewfinder (P159) or
External Flash (P161), be sure to attach the hot shoe cover.
• Please be careful not to lose the hot shoe cover.
• When not using the hot shoe cover, be careful not to let liquid, sand, or any other fo reign matt er
enter the connection termi nals.
• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Operating the Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.
Example of operation
1 “Rotating” 2 “Pressing”
A Rear dial
¢1 Recording
¢2 Playback
Adjustments of
Program Shift
(P48), Aperture
¢1
(P84), Shutter
Speed (P84), etc.
Multi (calendar)
Playback (P52),
Playback Zoom
¢
2
(P52)
Compensating the
exposure (P65) etc.
Normal playback
(while Multi
Playback), Move
images while
zoomed (while
using Playback
Zoom)
¢3 It functions in the same way as [MENU/SET] button in various setti ngs including set and
finish.
Note
• The sound of the rear dial operat ion may be recorded when operated during motion picture
recording.
¢3
14
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About the Lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds™ System
lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).
Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures.
∫ “Micro Four Thirds Mount”
This is the lens mount standard for the
“Micro Four Thirds System”.
This was newly developed as
interchangeable lens mount dedicated for
digital cameras.
∫ About the functions of yo ur le ns
• Depending on the type of lens, you may no t be ab le to u se some fun ctions such as t he dire ction
detection function ( P37), [ST ABILIZER] (P117), Quick AF (P126) and Continuous AF (P126).
• The available flash range et c. d iffers depending on the aperture value of the lens y ou are us ing.
• Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.
• Lens with the Four Thirds™ mount
specification can be used by using the mount
adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional). Because of its
structure, Micro Four Thirds mount
specification lenses cannot be used on the
Four Thirds mount specification cameras. It
can only be used on the Micro Four Thir ds
mount specification cameras.
• When you use the M mou nt ada ptor or R moun t adap to r (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R; optional),
you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
–The focal distanc e of the empl oyed lens is ef f ectiv ely d oubl ed. (A 5 0 mm len s is e quiva lent t o
a 100 mm lens)
–For certain lenses, the act ual di st ance at which th e subject is in foc us may dif fer slig htly from
the rated distance .
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Interchangeable lenses that can be used with this unit and Auto focus / Auto
Aperture Operation (As of September 2009)
(±: Usable, ¥: Some fu nctions/features limited, —: Not usable)
Lens type
Micro Four Thirds
mount specification
lens
when recording still
Auto
focus
Lens included in
the DMC-GF1C.
(H-H020)
Lens included in the
DMC-GF1K.
(H-FS014045) ±
Other Micro Four
Thirds mount
specification lens
([AFS])
([AFS],
[AFC])
¢3
pictures
¥
Auto
aperture
setting
±¥
±¥
while recording
motion pictures
Auto
focus
¢4, 5
¢4, 5
Auto
aperture
setting
¥
¥
¢7
¢7
Micro Four Thirds
mount specification
lens compatible to
HD motion pictures
(LUMIX G VARIO
±
([AFS],
[AFC])
±±
¢4
±
HD)
Four Thirds mount
Four Thirds mount
specification lens
¢1
specification lens
compatible to
contrast AF
Four Thirds mount
specification lens
not compatible to
¥
([AFS])
±¥
¢6
— ± — ¥
¢7
¥
¢7
contrast AF
Leica mount
specification lens
Interchangeable
¢2
lens for Leica
————
¢1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit.
¢2 A Leica lens mount adapt or (DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R; optional) is necessary.
¢3 This function is not supported by some Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses
For lens operations, please see our website.
¢4 When recording mot ion picture s, the focu s is continuo usly adjust ed for both [ AFS] and [AFC]
(P46).
¢5 AF tracking is slower than th e H D mo ti o n pictu r e co m pat ibl e lens (LUMIX G VARIO HD
lens), also the sound of auto fo cus operation may be recorded.
(The auto focus is activat ed by pressing the shutter but ton halfway.)
¢6 Auto focus is activated only when the shutter button is pressed halfway. The sound of Auto
Focus Operation may be recorded at this time.
¢7 The sound of aperture operation may be recorded.
Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
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Attaching/Detaching the Lens
• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Close the flash.
Attaching a lens to the camera body
Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the
arrow to detach them.
• Do not put your hands inside the mount.
Align the lens fitting marks C (red
marks) on the camera body and the lens
and then rotate the lens in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
• Do not press the lens release button whe n 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.
• Check that the lens is attached correctly.
Preparation
Detach the lens cap.
• Detach the lens cap before taking pictures.
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∫ Optical Image Stabilizer
The Optical Image Stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the
camera body.
A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required.
– The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not support
the stabilizer function.
– The 14-45 mm/F3.5-5.6 int erchangea ble lens s upplied wit h the DMC-GF1K support s th e
stabilizer function.
Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [ON].
• You can change the Optical Image Stabilizer mode to
[MODE1], [MODE2] or [MODE3] using [STABILIZER] in
the [REC] mode menu. (P117) It is set to [MODE1] at the
time of purchase.
• We recommend set ti n g th e [O .I.S.] switch to [OFF] w h en
using a tripod. If the [O.I.S.] switch is set to [OFF], [ ]
is displayed on the LCD monitor/o ptional external
viewfinder.
Detaching a lens from the camera body
Attach the lens cap.
Press the lens release button D while
turning the lens as far as possible in the
direction of the arrow to detach it.
• Always attach the body cap to the camera body so
that dirt or dust does no t get inside.
• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact
point does not get scratched.
Note
• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P169 when dirt or dust gets on
the lens.
• When you turn the camera off or carry the came ra, att ac h th e lens cap to prot ect t he surf ace of
the lens.
• Be careful not to lose the lens cap, the le ns rear cap and the body cap.
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Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
• The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not have a lens
hood.
• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Close the flash.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens
included in the DMC-GF1K
Insert the lens hood i nto the lens
with the short sides at the top
and bottom, and turn in the
direction of the arrow until it
stops.
A Fitting to the ma rk .
∫ Te mporarily storing the lens hood
1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to
detach it.
2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the
same way as shown previously.
• Attach the lens cap.
• When temporarily storing the lens hood, chec k that it is
firmly attached and that it does not appear in the picture.
Note
• Hold the short sides of the flower shaped lens hood when attaching or detaching it .
• When taking pictur es with fla sh with the lens ho od attached, the lower portion of the photo may
turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled bec ause the photo
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend det aching the lens hood.
• When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.
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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 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.
Note
• Be sure to follow the steps and attach the shoulder strap correctly.
• Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the camera.
• Attach the shoulder str ap so that the “L
• 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.
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Charging the Battery
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used wit h this unit is DMW-BLB13PP.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to 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 would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•
The camera has a function for distingui shing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated
battery (DMW-BLB13PP) supports this func tion. The only batteries suitable for use wi th this unit
are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by
Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in
any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries whi ch have been manufactured
by other companies and are not genuine Panason ic products.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the cha rger indoors.
• Charge the battery in a tempera ture between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery
temperature should also be the same.)
Connect the AC cable.
• The battery cannot be c harged when the DC cable
(DMW-DCC3; optional) is connected to the AC adaptor.
Attach the battery with attention to the
direction of the battery.
• Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights
green.
Detach the battery after charging is
completed.
• Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A
turns off.
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∫ Charging
Charging time Approx. 155 min
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging
time may vary depe ndin g on how t he batt ery has b een us ed. Th e chargin g time for the bat tery in hot/
cold environments or a battery that has not been us ed for l ong tim e m ay be longer than normal.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack
(DMW-BLB13PP) are the same as above.
∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
• The battery temperature is too high or too low. Please charge the battery again in a
temperature between 10oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF).
• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor/
the optional external viewfinder.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (P164) connected.]
• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining batt ery power is exhausted. (The status
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
• Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one.
• Disconnect the charger from the powe r outlet after the charging is completed.The battery
becomes warm after using it and during and after char ging. The camera also becomes warm
during use. T h is is not a malfunc t i on.
• The battery will become discharged if left for a long period of time after being charged.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has so me charge left, bu t it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
• 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.
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor)(By CIPA standard in
Program AE mode)
When 20 mm/F1.7 lens
included in DMC- GF 1 C is u s ed
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time Approx. 190 min Approx. 175 min
Approx. 380 pi ctures Approx. 350 pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbrev i ation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on .
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (512 MB).
• Using the s u pp l i ed ba ttery.
• Starti ng recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
When 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens
included in DMC-GF1K is used
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• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
•
Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the
recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases.
• When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is used:
When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 107.
–
•
When 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is used:
–
When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 100.
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the optional external viewfinder)(By CIPA
standard in Program AE mode)
When 20 mm/F1.7 lens
included in DMC- GF1C is used
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time Approx. 215 min Approx. 200 min
Approx. 430 pictures Approx. 400 pict ures
W hen 14–45m m/ F 3. 5–5.6 l ens
included in DMC-GF1K is used
∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)
–[AVCHD Lite](Recording with picture quality set to [SH]([ ]))
When 20 mm/F1.7 lens
included in DMC- GF1C is used
Continuous
recordable time
(motion pictures)
Actual recordable time
(motion pictures)
–[MOTION JPEG](Recordin g with picture quality set to [HD]([ ]))
Continuous
recordable time
(motion pictures)
Actual recordable time
(motion pictures)
• These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%.
• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
switching the power supply [ON] / [OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
¢ Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
Approx. 210 min Approx. 170 min
Approx. 110 min Approx. 100 min
When 20 mm/F1.7 lens
included in DMC- GF1C is used
Approx. 210 min Approx. 170 min
Approx. 110 min Approx. 100 min
W hen 14–45m m/ F 3. 5–5.6 l ens
included in DMC-GF1K is used
W hen 14–45m m/ F 3. 5–5.6 l ens
included in DMC-GF1K is used
∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor)
When 20 mm/F1.7 lens
included in DMC- GF1C is used
Playback time Approx. 360 min Approx. 290 min
W hen 14–45m m/ F 3. 5–5.6 l ens
included in DMC-GF1K is used
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Note
• The operating times and number of recor dable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the follo wing cases, the operating times shorten and the number of r ecor dable pictures is reduced.
– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
– When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P33).
– When operations such as flash and zoom are 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.
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery
• Check that this unit is turned of f.
• Close the flash.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the c ard/battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BLB13PP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the
lever A being careful about the direction
you insert it. Pull the lever A in the
direction of the arrow to re move the
battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being
careful about the direction you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B:Do not touch the connection terminals of the
card.
• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
OPEN
LOCK
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow.
• If the card/battery door cannot be completely
closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.
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LOCK
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2
A
• Remove the battery after use.
•
Do not remove the battery while the power is on as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly.
• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• Before removing the card or ba ttery, 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 pic tures may be lost.)
About the Card
Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded
on the card.
Card
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Type of card Characteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16
format in compliance with the SD
standard)
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in
compliance with the SD standard)
¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card sta nda rd decided by the SD As sociati on in 20 06
for high capacity memory ca rds more than 2 GB.
Y ou can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards
¢
however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD
Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.)
• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using
cards with 4 GB o r more capacity.
•
It is recom me nded to us e a ca rd with SD S pe ed Cla ss¢ with “Class 6” or higher when recording m ot ion pictures.
¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
¢
http://pa nasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only .)
Note
•
Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC cable (DMW-DCC3; optional) (when
the AC adaptor is in use), while the access indicator is lit, while writing, reading, or deleting the
picture, formatting (P36), etc. Also, do not apply vibration, shock, or static electricity to the unit.
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.
• The data on the car d may be da maged or los t due to electroma gnetic wav es, st atic e lectric ity or
breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
•
Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P36)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• Fast recording and writing speed
• Write-Protect switch A pro vided (When
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, deletion or
formatting is possible. The ability to
write, delete and format dat a is res tored
when the switch is returned to it s
original position.)
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ONOFF
MENU
/SET
:
:
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to selec t the it ems (y ear, month,
day , hour, minute, display sequence or time
display format), and press 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P113)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
• Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display
format.
• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as
AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US
and elsewhere.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• Turn the camera off after finishing setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the
clock setting is correct.
• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the se tting s witho ut the clo ck ha ving
been set, set the cloc k co rrectly by following the
procedure below.
“Changing the clock setting”
Changing the clock setting
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P28)
• It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.
• Once a charged battery h as be en i nstalled for 24 hours, the clock sett ing i s mai ntained
for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.
Note
• The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
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• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P136) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
• If the clock is s et, the co rrect date c an be pri nt ed even if th e dat e i s not d is played on the scr een
of the camera.
Setting the Menu
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize
your picture taking experience.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
! [REC] mode menu (P114 to 122) [SETUP] menu (P31 to 36)
• This menu lets you
set the aspect ratio,
number of pixels and
other aspects of th e
pictures you are
recording.
[MOTION PICTURE] mode menu
(P123 to 124)
• This menu lets you
set the [REC
MODE], [REC
QUALITY], and other
aspects for motion
picture recording.
[CUSTOM MENU] (P124 to 128) ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P130 to 145)
• Operation of the unit,
such as displaying of
the screen and
button operations,
can be set up
according to your
preferences. Also, it
is possible to register the modif i ed settings.
• This menu lets you
perform the cl ock
settings, select the
operating beep tone
settings and set
other settings which
make it easier for
you to operate the camera.
[MY MENU]
• Up to 5 menu items
used recently can be
memorized. Items
used a lot can be
recalled easily.
• This menu lets you
make the protection,
trimming or pri n t
settings, etc. of
recorded pictures.
Note
• There are functions th at cannot be set or us ed dependi ng on the modes or menu s etti ngs being
used on the camera due to the spec ifications.
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ONOFF
MENU
/SET
or
or
Setting menu items
This section describes how to select the [REC] mode menu settings, and the same setting
can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [CUSTOM MENU] menu, [SETUP]
menu, [MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] mode menu as well.
• If you set [MENU RESUME] (P128) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ON], t he screen shows
the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off.
Example: Setting [I.EXPOSURE] from [OFF] to [HIGH] in the Program AE mode
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B Mode dial
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1 Press 2.
2 Press 4 or rotate the rear dial
to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ].
3 Press 1 or the rear dial.
• Select a menu item next and set it.
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Press 3/4 or rota te the rear dial to select
or
or
or
MENU
/SET
or
[I.EXPOSURE].
• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or
rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen.
Press 1 or the rear dial.
• Depending on the item, its s etting ma y not app ear or it
may be displa ye d i n a di ffe rent way.
Press 3/4 or rota te the rear dial to select
[HIGH].
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
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9
PPP
AWB
STDSTDSTD
−
3+30−3+30
AUTOAUTOAUTO
AFS
9
PP
AWB
STDSTDSTD
−
3+30−3+30
AUTOAUTOAUTO
AFS
9
PP
AWB
STDSTDSTD
−
3+30−3+30
AUTOAUTOAUTO
AFS
MENU
/SET
or
Setting the Quick Menu
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
• The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display
style the camera is in.
Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu in recording
Q.MENU
status.
Press 3/4/2/1 or rotate the rear dial to select the menu item and
the setting.
• Menus that can be setup are displayed in orange when se lected.
• Setup method is different as following depending on the displayed screen during
recording. Refer to P55 about the displayed screen.
[ ] (LCD monitor style)
• Proceed to step 4 below after selectin g the item and settings.
[ ] (Finder style)
• Select the item, press the rear dial, and then select the setting.
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set the menu.
Press [Q.MENU] to close the Quick Menu.
Q.MENU
• You can also press t he shutter button halfway to close the Quick Menu.
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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
• In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE]
can be set.
For details on how to se le c t the [SETUP] menu settings , refer to P28.
U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time.
• Refer to P26 for deta ils.
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
[WORLD TIME]
• Refer to P113 for details.
— [TRAVEL DATE]
• Refer to P111 fo r detail s.
[Fn BUTTON SET]
• Refer to P114 for details about [REC] mode menu.
• Refer to P124 for details about [CUSTOM MENU].
• The camera will not be able to operate with 3/4/2/1 if the [DIRECTAF AREA] (P126) is set
to [ON]. Set using the Quick Menu (P30).
“ [DESTINATION]:
Travel destination area
– [HOME]:
Your home area
Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.
[TRAVEL SETUP]
[OFF]/[SET]
[LOCATION]
[OFF]/[SET]
Assign [REC] mode menu or [CUSTOM MENU] menu to 4
button. It is convenient to register functions that are used often.
[FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/
[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/
[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]
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You can conser ve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use
to prevent discharge of the battery.
p [POWER SAVE]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
q [ECONOMY]
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10M IN.]
[AUTO LCD OFF]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not
been used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].
• [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
• [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].
• Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.
• [ECONOMY] does not work in the following cases.
– When using the AC adaptor
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion pict ures
– During a slide show
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after tak in g it.
[REVIEW]:
[OFF]/[1SEC.]/[3SEC.]/[5SEC.]/
[HOLD]:
o [AUTO REVIEW]
The pictures are displayed until shutter button is pressed
halfway.
[ZOOM]:
The picture enlarged 4k is displayed.
[OFF]/[1SEC.]/[3SEC.]/[5SEC.]
• If [REVIEW] is set to [HOLD], the playback screen display can be switched (P51) during Auto
Review when taking pictures with the drive mode lever set to [ ] (P45) or [ ] (P70).
• When [HOLD] has been selected, t he zoom time cannot be set.
• The Auto Review function is a ctivat ed re gard less of i ts sett ing wh en usin g Bur st Mode (P66) or
Auto Bracket (P68) and when recording still pictures with audio (P122). (Will not enlarge/hold)
Also, you cannot set t he Auto Review function.
• If [HIGHLIGHT] (P33) is set to [ON], white saturat ed areas appear blinking in black and whi te
when the Auto Review function is activated.
• [AUTO REVIEW] does not work when recording motion pictures.
• When [AUTO REGISTRATION] in [FACE RECOG.] (P105) is set to [ON], [REVIEW] can only
be set to [3SEC.] or [5SEC.]. (zoom is switched [OFF])
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When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back,
[HIGHLIGHT]
white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.
[OFF]/[ON]
• If there are any white saturated ar eas, we
recommend compensating the exposure towards
negative (P65) referring to the histogram (P58) and
then taking the pic ture aga in. I t may result in a b etter
quality picture.
• There may be white saturated are as if the distance
between the camera and the subject is too close
when taking pictures with the flash.
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area directly illuminated by the photo flash will
become white saturated and appear blinking in black and white.
• The LCD/EVF will display overexposed portions of the image as white blinking areas. These
only exist on the camera’s display, not on the actual pho to.
• This does not work wh ile in Mult i P layba ck (P5 1), Cal enda r Pl ayba ck (P52) , or Pl ayback Zo om
(P52).
[ON] [OFF]
[MONITOR]/
[VIEWFINDER]
• Adjust the brightness of the screen with 3/4, contrast and saturation
with 2/1 or the rear dial.
• When [DISPLA Y] is pressed in screen shown right, it will switch to the
color adjustment screen. Adjust between red and green with 3/4, or
between orange and blue with 2/1 or the rear dial.
Press [MENU/SET] to return to the LCD adjustment screen.
• It will adjust the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is in use, and the
viewfinder when optional external viewfinder is in use.
Brightness, color, or red or blue t int of the LCD monitor/optional
external viewfinder is adjusted.
These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when
you are in bright places.
[OFF]
[LCD MODE]
„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright
it is around the camera.
… [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when
taking pictures outdoors.
• The brightn ess of the pictu res di splayed on the LC D monitor is increased so som e su b j ec ts
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pi ctures.
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30seconds when recording
in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
• If the screen is diffic ult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or
another object to block th e light.
• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD and Power LCD modes.
• [AUTO POWER LCD] cannot be selected when pl aying back pictures.
• [AUTO POWER LCD] is disabled during motion picture recording.
• When the menu screen is displayed in a dark environment etc., the LCD monitor becomes
darker even if [LCD MODE] is set to [OFF].
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} [SCENE ME NU]
[BEEP]
Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to .
[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene
mode appears.
[AUTO]: The scene mode menu screen appears.
Set the focus confirmation beep, the self-timer beep and the
alarm beep.
[s] (Muted)
[t] (Low)
[u] (High)
u [VOLUME]
• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers do es not change.
v [NO.RESET]
• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P154)
• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P36) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
• To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and then use this function to reset the
file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
w [RESET]
• When the [REC] mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be also
reset, too.
• When [SETUP]/[CUSTOM MENU] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also
reset. In addition, [FAVORITE] (P134) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [OFF], and
[ROTATE DISP .] (P141) is set to [ON].
– The birthday and name
– The settings of [TRAVELDATE] (P111) (departure date, return date, location)
– The [WORLD TIME] (P113) setting.
• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
The [REC] or [SETUP]/[CUSTOM MENU] menu settings are reset
to the initial settings.
settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P91) and [PET] (P92) in Scene Mode.
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
x [USB MODE]
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication
system.
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• When [PictBridge(P TP ) ] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer
Protocol)” communication system.
Set to match the type of TV.
[TV ASPECT]
[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
• This will work when the AV cable is conn ected.
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the
HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using
the HDMI mini cable (optional).
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the
information from the connected TV.
[1080i]:
[HDMI MODE]
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for
output.
[720p]:
The progressive method with 720 available scan lines is used for
output.
[480p]:
The progressive method with 480 available scan lines is used for
output.
• Interlace method/progressive method
i= interlace scanning is s canning the screen with half of the effect ive scanning lines every 1/60
seconds, where p= progre ssi ve scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the
screen with all th e effective scanning lines every 1/60 seconds.
The [HDMI] terminal on this un it is comp atib le wit h high def initio n ou tput [1080 i]. It is ne cessar y
to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.
• If the images are not o ut put on t he TV whe n the set ti ng i s [A UT O] , match with t he image f or mat
your TV can display, and select number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the operating
instructions for the TV.)
• This will work when the
• Refer to P147 for de tai ls .
HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
[VIERA Link]
• This will work when the
• Refer to P148 for de tai ls .
Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the
VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link
compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional).
[OFF]: O perat ion is performed with the buttons on this unit.
[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link
compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations
are possible)
Button operation of the main unit will be limited.
HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
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For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
[VERSION DISP.]
This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be
checked.
• [–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.
~ [LANGUAGE]
• If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
Set the language displayed on the screen.
[ENGLISH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[PORTUGUÊS]
The card is formatted.
[FORMAT]
Formatting permanently deletes all data on your memory
card. Please be sure all pictures and motion pictures are
saved elsewhere before using this feature.
• Use a battery with sufficien t battery power or the AC adaptor (P164) when formatting. Do not
turn the camera off during formatting.
• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.
• If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic or our
Service Center.
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Holding and using your camera
Tips for taking good pictures
A AF assist lamp
• Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.
• Hold the camera gently with both hands , keep your arms still at
your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•
Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
• Do not touch the front of t he lens. (P170)
• When taking pictures, make sure your footing is stable and there is
no danger of colliding with another person, an object etc.
Direction Detection Function
A lens which supports the Direction Detection Function is required.
–The 20 mm/F1.7 interch angeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not support the
Direction Detection Function.
–The 14-45 mm/F3.5-5.6 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1K supports the
Direction Detection Function.
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P141) is set to [ON])
• The Direction Detection Function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the
camera aimed up or down.
• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
• You can only use the Direction Detection Function when using a compatible lens.
(Refer to the catal o g ue , w e bs ite etc. for compat i bl e lenses.)
Taking Pictures with a Low Camera Angle
Using the Optional External V iewfinder (P15 9), you can adjust
the viewfinder angle when recording with a low camera
angle. This feature is convenient for recording low-lying
subjects such as flowers, etc.
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ONOFF
Mode switching
Basic
Selecting the [REC] mode, and record still pictures or motion pictures
Turn the camera on.
A Shutter button
B Motion picture button
C [AF/MF] button
D [(] button
• The status indicator 2 lights when you turn this unit
on 1.
• Make sure the drive mode lever is set to [ ].
Switching the mode by rota ting the mode
dial.
Align a desired mode with part E.
• Rotate the mode dial slowly an d surely to adj ust
to each mode. (
∫ Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode (P41)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Program AE mode (P45)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
The mode dial rotates 360 o)
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AF/MF
MENU
/SET
or
Aperture-Priority AE mode (P84)
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE mode (P84)
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure mode (P85)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.
Motion Picture P mode (P104)
Use this mode to record motion pictures with the desired settings.
Custom mode (P97)
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Scene mode (P88)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
My Color mode (P93)
Use this mode to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among eight color
modes, and then take pictures.
Setting [AFS] or [AFC]
Basic
Press [AF/MF] to display the Focus mode.
Press [AF/MF] again to select either [AFS]
or [AFC].
• You can also set these modes using 2/1 or the rear di al.
• Refer to page 46 for information about [AFS] and [AFC].([AFC] will not operate with
certain lenses. Refer to page 16 for details.)
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set the menu.
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Taking a still picture
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take
the pictur e.
∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each recording mode.
Recording a motion picture
Press the motion picture button to start the recording.
Press the motion picture butto n ag ain to sto p the reco rding.
• Sound will go off when pressing the motion picture button indicating st art/
stop of motion picture recording.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP] (P34).
∫ Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible. For more
details, refer to “Recording Motion Picture” (P 98).
Playback the recorded still pictures or motion picture
Press [(].
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
∫ For more details, refer to “Playing back Pictures” (P50), “Playing Back Motion
Pictures/Pictures with Audio” (P129).
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AF/MF
2
1
[REC] mode : ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
• The following functions are activ ated automatically.
Scene detection/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/Face Detection/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/
–
[I.EXPOSURE]/[LONG SHTR NR]/[QUICK AF]/[FOCUS PRIORI TY]/ Backlight Compensation
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press [AF/MF] to set [AFS] or [AFC].
• Refer to
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
• The focus indication 1 (green) light s when the s ubject
• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subjec t’ s face
• The focus indication blinks when the subject is not
• The focus range is different depending on used lens.
P46
for [AFS] and [AFC] .
is focused.
by the Face Detection Function. In other cases, it is
displayed at the point on the s ubject which is in focus.
focused. In this case, a picture is not taken. Press the
shutter button halfway to focus on the subject again.
–When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is
used: 20 cm (0.66 feet) to
–When 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in
DMC-GF1K is us ed : 30 cm (0.99 feet) to
¶
¶
Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further ), and take the picture.
• In Intelligent Auto Mode, [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P126)
is fixed to [ON]. This means you cannot take pictures
until the subject is in focus.
• The access indication (P25) lights red when pictures
are being recorded on the card.
∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P59)
• Open the flash when the flash is to be used.
• [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.
• When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the Digital red-eye correction is turned on.
• Shutter speed will be slow when using [ ] or [ ].
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• Flash modes cannot be switched using the menu in the Intelligen t Auto Mode.
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P49)
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P65)
∫ When taking pictures with Manual Focus (P74)
∫ When recording motion pictures (P98)
∫ To take pictures using the Face Recognition function (which stores faces of
frequent subjects with information such as their names and birthdays) (P105)
Scene detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
>
¦
• [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
• When [ ],[ ] or [ ] is sel ected, the camer a auto matically detect s a p erson’ s fa ce, and it will
adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P72)
• If a tripod is used, for insta nce, and the ca mera has judge d that camera shake is minimal when
the scene mode has b een ide ntifie d a s [ ], the shutter speed will be slower t han normal. Take
care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking (P43).
• When [FACE RECOG . ] is set to [O N], and the fa ce similar to the regist ered face is detected, [R]
is displayed in the top righ t of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces
already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
[i-BABY]
¢
• Only when [‡] is selected
Note
• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same
subject.
– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the subject, The distance to
the subject, The contra st of the subject, When the subject is moving
– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Unde r low brightnes s conditions, When the camer a is
shaken, When zoom is used
• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended tha t y ou take pictures in the
appropriate recording mode.
• The Backlight Compensation
– Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject will
become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the
picture automatically. Backlight compensation is automatically applied in Intelligent Auto
Mode.
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AF Tracking Function
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject. Focus and exposure
will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.
1 Press 2.
• [ ] is displayed in the lower left of the screen.
• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the
screen.
• Press 2 again to cancel.
2 Place the subject in the Tracking frame, and
press the shutter button halfway to lock the subject.
• AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.
• AF tracking frame will turn yellow when you release the shutter button and
the optimum scene for the locked subject will be identified.
• Press 2 to cancel.
Note
• [FACE RECOG.] does not work during AF tracking.
• Please read the Note regarding the AF tracking on P72.
Settings in Intelligent auto mode
• Only the following functions can be s et in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
– [ASPECT RATIO] (P115)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P115)/
¢1Only [MODE1] or [MODE2] can be set.
[MOTION PICTURE] mode menu
– [REC MODE] (P100)/[REC QUALITY]
¢2[ ] for [MOTION JPEG] cannot be set.
[CUSTOM MENU] menu
– [CUST. SET MEM.] (P95)/[GUIDELINE] (P124)/[REMAININGDISP.] (P127)
[SETUP] menu
– [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]
• Use the Quick Menu (P30) to set the following functions:
– [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in [FILMMODE] (P81)
– [ ] and [ ] in [SELF-TIMER] (P70)
• In recording still pictures,
(P117)/
attached)
(P103)
[STABILIZER]
(P117)
Item Settings
[ECONOMY]
¢1
(Only available when a lens that supports the Stabilizer function is
¢2
(P100)/[CONTINUOUS AF] (P103)/[WIND CUT]
the settings of the following items are fixed.
[5MIN.]
([POWER SAVE]) (P32)
Flash (P59) ‡/Œ
[FLASH SYNCHRO] (P64) [1ST]
[BURST RATE] (P66) [H] (High speed)
[AUTO BR ACKET] (P68) [STEP]
: [3•1/3]
[SEQUENCE]: [0/`/_]
[QUALITY] (P116)/[FACE RECOG.]
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[AF MODE] (P71) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected)
[WHITE BALANCE] (P77) [AWB]
[SENSITIVITY] (P80) (Intelligent ISO)
(The maximum ISO sensitivity: ISO800)
[METERING MODE]
C
(P119)
[RED-EYE REMOVAL]
[ON]
(P118)
[I.EXPOSURE] (P119) [STANDARD]
[COLOR SPACE] (P122) [sRGB]
[LONG SHTR NR] (P119) [ON]
[PRE AF] (P126)
[FOCUS PRIORITY]
[ON]
(P126)
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P126) [ON]
• In recording motion pictures, the settings of the following items are fixed.
Item Settings
[AF MODE] (P71) š (This mode is set to Multi Auto Focus Mode for motion
pictures when a face cannot be detected.)
[WHITE BALANCE] (P77) [AWB]
[SENSITIVITY] (P80) [AUTO]
[METERING MODE]
C
(P119)
[STABILIZER] (Only
[MODE1]
available when a lens that
supports the stabilizer
function is attached)
(P117)
[I.EXPOSURE] (P119) [STANDARD]
• The following functions cannot be used.
– [AUTO LCD OFF] of [ECONOMY]/[HIGHLIG HT]/AF/AE lock/White balance fine adjustment/
White Balance Bracket/Multi Film Bracket/Flash output adjustment/[EX. OPT. ZOOM]/
[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[AUDIO REC.]/[AF/AE LOCK]/[AF/AE LOCK HOLD]/
[DIRECT AF AREA]/[SHOOT W/O LENS]
• During motion picture recording, the functions disabled in other recording modes are also
disabled. For deta ils, refer to the explanations for each mode.
• The other items on the [S ETUP] menu an d [ CUST OM MENU] menu can be set in a mode such
as the Program AE mode. What is set will be reflect ed in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
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[REC] mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
( : Program AE mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You c an take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.
• Set the drive mode lever to [ ].
Set the mode dial to [ ].
A [AF/MF] button
• To c han ge the set ting while t aking pic tures , refe r to
“Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P114) or “Using
the [CUSTOM MENU]
Press [AF/MF] to set [AFS] or [AFC].
• Refer to
P46
for [AFS] and [AFC] .
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
• The focus indication (green) lights when th e subjec t is
focused.
• The focus indication blinks when the subject is not
focused. In this case, a pi cture is not ta ke n. Pre ss the
shutter button halfwa y to focus on the subject again.
• The focus range is different depending on used lens.
–When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is
used: 20 cm (0.66 feet) to
–When 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in
DMC-GF1K is used: 30 cm (0.99 feet) to
• If the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100] and the aperture value is set to F1.7 (when
20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is attached) or the aperture value is set to
F3.5 (when 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is attached), the shutter
speed is automatically set between about 30 seconds and 1/4000th of a second.
” (P124).
¶
¶
Press the halfway pressed shutter button
fully to take a picture.
• A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus.
• If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is
not focused, set [FOCUSPRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [OFF]. (P126)
• The access indication lights (P25) red when pictures are being recorded on the card.
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AF/MF
AF/MF
AF/MF
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P65)
∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P77)
∫ When recording motion pictures (P98)
Fix the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway (AFS)
Press [AF/MF] to set [AFS].
• “AFS” is an abbreviati on of “A uto Focus Single”. The f ocus i s
adjusted when you press the shu tt er button halfway.
• Normally use the [AFS].
• Focus during the burst is fixed at the first picture. Refer to
P66 for details.
Continuously focusing on a subject (AFC)
This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by continuously focusing on the
movement of the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
When taking pictures of a moving subject, the camera predicts the movement of the
subject and focuses on it. (motion prediction)
• [AFC] will not operate with certain lenses. For details, refer to page 15.
• 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens included in the DMC-GF1C cannot be set to [AFC].
Press [AF/MF] to set [AFC].
• “AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”. The
camera is continuously focusing on the subject while the
shutter but to n i s pr essed halfwa y.
• It may take time to focus on th e su bj ec t if y ou ro tate th e
zoom ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly change th e subje ct
from a distant one to a nearby one.
• Focusing will continue even afte r the shutter button is pressed during t he bur st. Refer to P66 fo r
details.
• Set the [PRE AF] of [CUSTOM MENU] menu item (P126) when yo u would like to set focus
before pressing the sh utter button halfway.
• Focus sound will not go off in [AFC] even if the subject comes i nto focus. Also, AF area will not
be displayed if the AF mode is set to [ ].
• When brightness is not enough, th e mode will t urn to [AFS] a nd in th at ca se the AF ar ea will be
displayed and the focus sound will beep when the subject co mes into focus.
• Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
Take a picture with Manual Focus (MF)
Press [AF/MF] to set [MF].
• For details, refer to P74.
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B
C
Focusing
Align the subject to the screen, and then press the shutter button halfway.
Focus
Focus indi ca t i on On Blinks
AF area Green
¢2
Sound
A Focus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
D Aperture value
E Shutter speed
F ISO sensitivity
It will flash in red when appropriate exposure is not achieved.
¢1
(Except when flash is activ ated)
¢2 Sound volume can be set in [BEEP] (P34).
• When the AF mode is set to [ ], and multiple AF areas (up to 23 areas) h ave turne d on, al l the
AF areas that have turned on are focused. If you would like to take a picture focused on a
certain area, switch the AF mode to [Ø]. (P71)
• Focus sound will not beep if the Focus Mode is set to [AFC]. Also , the AF area will not be
displayed if the AF mode is set to [ ].
¢1
¢1
When the subject is
focused
Beeps 2 times
When the subject
is not focused
—
—
When the subject is not in focus
If the subject is not in the center of composition when the AF mode is set to [Ø], it is
possible to move the AF area.
∫ Take picture with different focus modes depending on the subject (P71)
∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus
• Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast
• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects
• When it is dark or when jitter occurs
• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near
subjects
(P73)
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (Only available when a lens that
supports the Stabilizer function is attached) (P117), a tripod, the self-timer (P70) or the
remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional)
• Shutter speed will be slower particula rly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.
– Slow sync.
– Slow sync./Red-eye Reduction
– [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [PARTY] in the Scene Mode (P88)
– When you set to a slow shutter speed
(P163).
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Program Shift
In Program AE mode, you can change the preset aperture
value and shutter speed without changing the exposure.
This is called Program Shift.
You can make the background more blurred by
decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject
more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when
taking a picture in Program AE mode.
1 Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter
speed value on the screen.
2 While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds), perform the Program Shift
by rotating the rear dial.
• It will switch between Program Shift operation and Exposure Compensation ope ration (P65)
every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed.
• Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER] B. (P125)
• The Program Shift indication
• To cancel Program Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the rear dial until the Program Shift
indication disappears.
∫ Example of Program Shift
(When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is used)
(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
1 Program Shift amount
2 Program Shift line chart
3 Program Shift limit
A appears on the screen when Program Shift is activated.
Note
• If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value
and shutter speed turn red and blink.
• Program Shift is canceled and the c amera returns to normal Program AE mode if more than
10 seconds pass after Program Shift is activated. However, the Program Shift set ting is
memorized.
• Depending on the brightness of the subject, Program Shift may not be activated.
• Program Shift is not possible when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ].
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[REC] mode:
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Digital Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle.
• The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not support the
zoom ring function.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele. (P13)
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Rotate the zoom ring towards Wide. (P13)
To enlarge further, set the [EX. OPT.ZOOM] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON], or set the
[DIGITAL ZOOM] to [2k] or [4k] for further enlargement.
When the [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (max. 2 times) is used, set the aspect rat io ( X/Y/W/)
to numbers of recordable pixels other than [L].
∫ Ty pes of zooms
Feature Optical zoom
When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is used
20 mm/1k 2k
Focus range/
Maximum
magnification
Picture
quality
Conditions None
¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
When 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is used
14 mm to 45 mm/
3.2k
No deterioration No deterioration
Extended Optical Zoom
Set the [EX. OPT. ZOOM]
in [REC] mode menu
(P120) to [ON], and then
select num b er of
recordable pixels with
[] (P115)
(EZ)
6.4k
¢
¢
Digital zoom
4
k
¢
k [including Extended
8
Optical Zoom 2k]
12.8k [including Optical Zoom
3.2
k
]
25.4¢k [including Extended
Optical Zoom 2k]
The higher the magnification
level, the greater the
deterioration.
[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P120) on
the [REC] mode menu is set to
[2k] or [4k].
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∫ Extended Optical Zoom mechanism
Example: When it is set to [ ] (equal to 3.1 million pixels), it will take the picture using
the 3.1 million pixels in the center out of the 12 million pixels of the imaging device,
resulting to be more of a telephoto picture.
Note
• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.
• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.
• When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] (Only available when a lens that sup ports the
stabilizer func tion is attached) may not be effective.
• When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P70) for taking
pictures.
• The [AF MODE] is fixed to [Ø] when using the digital zoom.
• The Extended Optical Zoom canno t be used in the following cases .
– In Intelligent Auto Mode
– When recording motion pictures
– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
• [DIGITA LZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases.
– In Intelligent Auto Mode
– In Scene mode
[ ] is set
– When
– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
Playing back Pictures
Press [(].
A [(] button
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
2: Play back the previous picture
1: Play back the next picture
• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes
depending on the playback st atus.
• If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession.
∫ To finish playback
Press [(] again, press the motion picture button or press the shutter button halfway.
Note
• This camera complies with the DCF standard “Des ign rule for Camera File system” established
by JEITA “Japan Electro nics and Information Technology Industries Assoc i ation” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot
be played back.
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Press [DISPLAY] to switch the monitor screen.
A [DISPLAY] button
• When the menu screen appears , the [DI SPLAY] button is not
activated. During Playback Z oom (P52), while playing back
motion pictures (P129) and during a slide show (P130), you
can only select “Normal display B” or “No dis play F”.
• Refer to P58 for information about the histogram D.
B Normal display
C Detailed information display
D Histogram display
E Highlight display
F No display
¢ This is displayed if [HIGHLIGHT] (P33) in the [SETUP] menu is set to [ON].
¢
Basic
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Rotate the rear dial left.
1 screen>12screens>30 screens>Calendar screen
display
A Number of the selected picture and the total number of
recorded pictures
• Rotate the rear dial righ t to return to the previous screen.
• Pictures are not rotated for display.
• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.
∫ To return to normal playback
1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
• An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.
2 Press [MENU/SET ] or the rear dial.
• The picture that was selected will appear.
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MENU
/SET
or
A
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)
You can display pictures by recording date.
Rotate the rear dial left to display the
calendar screen.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back.
3/4: Select the month
2/1: Select the date
• If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed.
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to
display the pictures that were recorded on
the selected date.
• Rotate the rear dial left to return to the calendar
screen display.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET] or
the rear dial.
• The picture that was selected will appear.
Note
• The recording date of the pictur e selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected
when the calendar screen is fi rst displayed.
• If there are multiple pic ture s with t he same record ing date, the fi rst pict ure reco rded on t hat d ay
is displayed.
• You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.
• If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2009.
• If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are
displayed by the dates at the travel destination in Calendar Playback.
Using the Playback Zoom
Rotate the rear dial right.
1k>2k>4k>8k>16k
• When you rotate the rear dial left after enlarging the pi cture,
the magnification becomes lower.
• When you change the magnification, the zoom position
indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of
the enlarged section can be mov ed by pressing 3/4/2/1.
• The more a picture is enlarged, the more it s quality
deteriorates.
• When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom
position indicati on appears for about 1 second.
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MENU
/SET
∫ Switching the displayed image while maintaining the Playback Zoom
You c an switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and
zoom position for the Playback Zoom.
Switch to picture select operation by pressing
the rear dial during Playback Zoom, and select
pictures with 2/1.
• It will switch between picture select operation and move
zoom position operation every time the rear dial is pressed
during Playback Zoom.
Note
• You can also delete the recording information etc. on the LCD monitor/optional external
viewfinder during Playback Zoom by pressing [DISPLAY].
• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the trimming function. (P139)
• The Playback Zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.
• The zoom magnification and the zoom position are canceled when the camera is turned off
(including power save mode).
• The zoom position returns t o the center in the following images.
– Images with different aspect ratios
– Images with different numbers of recorded pixels
– Images with a different rotation direction (when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON])
• Playback Zoom cannot be used duri ng mot ion pict ure pl aybac k or pi ctur es with a udio play ba ck.
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
Press [(].
To delete a single picture
Select the picture to be dele ted, and then
press [‚].
A [(] button
B [DISPLAY] button
C [
‚] button
Press 2 to select [YES] and then press
[MENU/SET].
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DISPLAY
To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures
Press [‚].
Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then
press [MENU/SET].
• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture,
and then press [DISPLAY] to set.
(Repeat this step.)
• [‚] appears on the selected pictures. If [DI SPLAY]
is pressed again, the setting is canceled.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P134) setting
The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or
[ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.
([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as
[FAVORITE].)
Note
• Do not turn the camera off while dele ting (whi le [‚] is dis playe d). Use a ba tt ery wit h a suf f icien t
power or the AC adaptor (P164).
• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pi ct ures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or
[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.
• Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.
• If pictures do not conform to the DCF st and ard o r are protec ted (P 143), they will n ot be delet ed
even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü] is selected.
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Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/Optional External Viewfinder
Switching the displayed information
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
A [DISPLAY] button
• When the menu screen appears , the [DI SPLAY] button is not
activated.
LCD monitor display
With the [LCD DISP.STYLE] (P124) of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu, you can choose the
displayed screen on the LCD monitor to display in [ ] (LCD monitor style) or [ ]
(viewfinder style).
When [ ] is set
B Normal display
C No display
D Turned off
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When [ ] is set
E Normal displayidetailed information
F Normal display
G Turned off
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Optional external viewfinder display (P159)
With the [LVF DISP.STYLE] (P128) of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu, you can choose the
displayed screen on the Optional External Viewfinder (P161) to display in [ ] (viewfinder
style) or [ ] (LCD monitor style).
When [ ] is set
A Normal display
B Normal displayidetailed information
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When [ ] is set
C No display
D Detailed information
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¢1 Guide lines are displayed when the [GUIDE LINE] of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to
anything ex ce pt [OFF].
It is possible to move the position of the guide line using the Quick Menu when it is set to
[]. (P57)
¢2 Histograms are displayed when the [HISTOGRAM] of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to
[ON].
It is possible to move the position of the histogram using the Quick Menu. (P58)
Note
• In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in Scene Mode (P88), the
guide line is gray.
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∫ Recording guide line
When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of
these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the
slope and the balance of the subject.
A []:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a
B []:This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact center of the screen.
C []:Position of the guide line can be set. It is used to take well balanced pictures of
well-balanced composition.
subjects off the center of the image.
∫ Set the position of the guide line with [ ]
• Set the [GUIDE LINE] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ ]. (P124)
1 Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. (P30)
2 Press 2/1 to select guide line, and then press
[MENU/SET].
• You can also use the rear dial to set.
• Selected item will be displayed in orange in the Quick Menu
screen, and the guide line i tself will be displayed in orange when
the guide line is s e lected.
3 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the position.
• The guide line returns to the center when [‚] is pressed.
4 Press [MEN U/SET] to finish the setting.
5 Press [Q.MENU] to close the Quick Menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the Quic k
Menu.
• Position of the guide line can be set from the [CUSTOM MENU]
menu too.
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∫ About the Histogram
A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white)
and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
Examples of histogram
1 Properly Exposed
2 Under Exposed
3 Overexposed
¢ Histogram
∫ Set the position of the histogram
• Set the [HISTOGRAM] in the [CUSTOM MEN U ] m enu to [ON]. (P124)
1 Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. (P 30)
2 Press 2/1 to select histogram, and then press
[MENU/SET].
• You can also use the rear dial to set.
• Selected item will be displayed in orange in the Quick Menu
screen, and the frame of the histogram will be displayed in
orange when the histogram is selected.
3 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the position.
4 Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting.
5 Press [Q.MENU] to close the Quick Menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the Quick
Menu.
• Position of the histogram can be set from the [CUSTOM MENU]
menu too.
Note
• When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the
following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.
– When the manual exposure assist ance is other than [n0EV] during Exposure Compensation
or in the manual exposure mode
– When the flash is activated
– When the flash is closed
• When the brightness of the screen is not correct ly displayed in dark places
• When the exposure is not adequately adjusted
• The histogram is an approximation in recording mode.
• The histogram displayed in this came ra does not matc h histog rams display ed by picture e diting
software used in PCs etc.
• Histogram is displayed in R (red), G (green), B (blue), and Y (luminance) during the playback.
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[REC] mode :
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
A To open the flash
B To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is
closed.
Note
• Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
Applicable modes:
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
• Open the flash.
Select [FLASH] in the [REC] mode menu. (P28)
Press 3/4 to select a mode and press
[MENU/SET].
• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer
to
“Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P60)
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Item Description of settings
‡: AUTO
:
AUTO/Red-eye
reduction
‰: Forced flash ON
Forced ON/Red-eye
reduction
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:
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The flash is automaticall y activat ed wh en the r ecord ing con ditions make
it necessary.
The flash is automaticall y activat ed wh en the r ecord ing con ditions make
it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then
activated again for th e actual recording.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting
conditions.
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark
: Slow sync.
background landscape will appear brighter.
•
Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion bl ur. Using a tripod can
enhance your photos.
When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark
:
Slow sync./Red-eye
reduction
Œ:
¢
Forced flash OFF
background landscape will appear brighter.
Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
•
Use this when you take pictures of people in fr ont of a dark background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion bl ur. Using a tripod can
enhance your photos.
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
• Use this when you take pict ures in places where the use of the
flash is not permitted.
The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is longer when
[ ], [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
¢
[RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P118) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon.
∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction
When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P118) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction
([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the
flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only
available when [AF MODE] is set to [š] and face detection is active)
• Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
• In the following cases, Digital Red-Eye Corre ction does not work.
– When the flash setting is set to [‡], [‰] or [Œ]
– When [RE D- EYE REMOVAL] is set to [OFF]
– When [AF MODE] is set to anything except [š]
∫ Available flash settings by recording mode
The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of scene mode)
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¢ When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and
brightness.
• The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed . Set the flash setting again if
necessary.
• The flash setting i s memorized even if the camer a is turn ed of f. Howev er, the Scene Mode flash
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
• Available flash settings are those that were set for still pict ure recording.
• Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
∫ The available flash range to take pictures
• The available flash range is an approximation.
ISO sensitivity
AUTO
ISO100
ISO200
ISO400
ISO800
ISO1600
ISO3200
When 20 mm/F1.7 lens
included in DMC-GF1C is used
Available flash range
40cm (1.32feet) to 7.0 m
(23.0 feet)
40 cm (1.32 feet) to 3.5 m
(11. 5 feet)
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50 cm (1.64 feet) to 4.9 m
(16.1 feet)
80 cm (2.62 feet) to 7.0 m
(23.0 feet)
1.1m (3.61feet) to 9.9m
(32.5 feet)
1.6 m (5.24 feet) to 14. 1m
(46.3 feet)
2.3 m (7.54 feet) to 19. 9m
(65.3 feet)
When 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens
included in DMC-GF1K is used
Available flash range
Wide Tele
1.0 m (3.28 feet)
to 3.4 m
(11. 2 feet)
¢
1.0 m (3.28 feet)
to 1.7 m
(5.58 feet)
1.0 m (3.28 feet)
to 2.4 m
(7.87 feet)
1.0 m (3.28 feet)
to 3.4 m (11.2 feet)
1.0 m (3.28 feet)
to 4.8 m
(15.8 feet)
1.0 m (3.28 feet)
to 6.8 m
(22.3 feet)
1.1 m (3.61 feet)
to 9.6 m
(31.5 feet)
30 cm (0.99 feet)
to 2.1 m
(6.88 feet)
¢
30 cm (0.99 feet)
to 1.0 m
(3.28 feet)
30 cm (0.99 feet)
to 1.5 m
(4.92 feet)
30 cm (0.99 feet)
to 2.1 m
(6.88 feet)
30 cm (0.99 feet)
to 3.0 m
(9.84 feet)
50 cm (1.64 feet)
to 4.2 m
(13.8 feet)
70 cm (2.29 feet)
to 6.0 m
(19.7 feet)
¢ When the [ISO LIMITSET] (P120) is set to [OFF]
• At the time of flash photo graphy, when distance with th e subject is near, the flash light is
interrupted with lens and a part of picture being taken becomes dark. Check the distance
between the camera and the subject when taking a picture. The distance with subjec t from
which the flash light is interrupted differs according to the lens used.
– When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is attached:
40 cm (1.32 feet) or less
– When 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is attached:
1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less (Wide )/30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Tele)
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∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)
‡
¢1
1/30
to 1/4000th 1 to 1/4000th
‰
¢2
1/30
to 1/160th Œ 60¢3 to 1/4000th
¢1 This becomes 60seconds in Shutter-Priority AE mode
¢2 This becomes 60seconds in Shutter-Priorit y AE mod e and B (Bulb) in the Manual E xpos ure
Mode.
¢3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.
• When the flash is ac tivated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second.
• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
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Note
• Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The
objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
• Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictu res due to AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted
properly and the picture may become bright or dark.
• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture ev en
when you press the shutter button fully.
• The white balance may not be properly ad justed if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.
• When you use certa in lense s, ligh t from th e flash may be blo cked or fa il to c over the lens
field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the resu lting pictures.
• When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some
cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.
• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat tak i ng a picture. Take a picture after the
access indication disappears.
• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far awa y from
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
• When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the built-in flash. Ref er to P161 for the
external flash.
Adjust the flash output
Applicable modes:
Adjust the flash output when the subject is small, or the reflectivity is very high or low.
Select [FLASH ADJUST.] in the [REC] mode menu. (P28)
Press 2/1 to set the flash output and then press
[MENU/SET].
• You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.
• You can also use the rear dial to set.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Note
• [i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder when
the flash level is adjusted.
• The flash output setti ng is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
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Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro
Applicable modes:
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] mode
menu. (P28)
Press 4 to select [2ND] and then press
[MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also press t he shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Item Effect
The normal method when taking
1st curtain synchro
2nd curtain synchro
pictures with the flash.
The light source appears behind the
subject and picture becomes
dynamic.
Note
• Set it to [1ST] no rma l ly.
• [2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on th e LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder if you set
[FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].
• The flash sync. settings are al so effective when using an external flash. (P161)
• When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.
• You c annot set [ ], [ ] or [ ] when [FLASH SYNCHRO] is set to [2ND].
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A B
[REC] mode :
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Under exposed
Properly
exposed
Overexposed
Compensate the exposure
towards positive.
Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation.
Rotate the rear dial to compensate the
exposure.
A Exposure Compensation value
B [EXPO.METER]
• Select [0] to return to the origin al exposure.
• Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER].
(P125) (However, it does not appear in ñ mode.)
Take a picture.
Note
• EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by
the aperture value and the shut ter speed.
• The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the exposure
value during the Intelligent Auto Mode is not memorized.
• The compensation range of the ex posure will be limited depending on the brightness of the
subject.
• Rotate the rear dial slowly but surely.
• When the aperture and shutt er speed values are displayed in the screen in the Program AE
mode, Program Shift operation and Exposure Compensation op eration is switched every time
the rear dial is pressed.
• In the Aperture-Priority AE mode, Aperture Setting Operation (P84) and Exposure
Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.
• In the Shutter-Priority AE mode, Shutter Speed Setting Operation (P84) and Exposure
Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.
• In Quick Menu (P30) in [ ] (LCD monitor style), after selecting the Exposure Compe nsation
display using 2/1 or the rear dial, you can compensate the exposure with 3/4.
• In Quick Menu in [ ] (Finder style), after selecting the Exposur e Compensati on displa y using
the rear dial or 2/1, pressing the rear dial or [MENU/SET] will allow you to compensate the
exposure with the rear dial or 2/1.
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A
[REC] mode:
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Set the drive mode lever to [ ].
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
A When Burst Mode is set to high speed [ H ].
• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the
burst mode.
∫ Changing the burst speed
1 Select [BURST RATE] in the [REC] mode menu. (P28)
2 Press 3/4 to select the burst speed and then press
[MENU/SET].
3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also pres s the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
[H] (High speed) [L] (Low speed)
Burst speed (pictures/second) 32
¢
1
¢1 Number of recordable pictures
¢2 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed
will become slower halfway . The exact timing of this dep end s on the aspect ratio , the pict ure
size, the setting for the quality and the type of card used.
• First burst speed has no relation with the transfer speed of t he card.
• The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/ 60 or faster and when
the flash is not activated .
• The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings.
– [SENS IT IV ITY] (P80)/[PICTU RE SIZE] (P115)/[QUALITY] (P116)/[FO C US PRIORITY]
(P126)/Focus mode
• Refer to P116 for information about RAW files.
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Without RAW files
Depends on the remaining cap acity of the card
4 to 7
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∫ Focusing in Burst Mode
The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P126) in the
[CUSTOM MENU] menu and the focus mode setting.
Focus mode Focus Priority Focus
AFS
AFC
¢1
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
At the first picture
Normal focusing
Predicted focusing
¢2
¢3
MF — Focus set with Manual Focus
¢1 When subject is dark, the focus is fix ed on the first picture.
¢2 The burs t speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the
subject.
¢3 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range.
Note
• [AFS] or [AFC] will not operate with certain lenses. For details, refer to page 16.
• We recommend using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you want to keep the
shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P163 for information
about the remote shutter.
• When the burst speed is set to [H], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings
used for the first pictu re fo r th e subs equent pic tur es as well. Wh en th e bur st sp eed is set to [L] ,
they are adjusted each time you take a picture.
• If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place ( l andscape) indoors,
outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time
until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.
• Since the shutter speed bec omes slowe r in dark pl aces, the b urst spe ed (pictur es/sec ond) may
become slower.
• The Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review setting. (Will not enlarge/
hold) You cannot set the Auto Review function in the [SETUP] menu.
• When the flash is activat ed, you can take only 1 picture.
• White Balance Bracket (P7 9) w ill recor d 3 pict ure s at 1 recordi ng , so it w ill take longer to
be able to take next picture.
• Maximum of 3 films will be recorded depending on the Multi Film Bracket setting during
the Multi Film Bracket recording (P83).
• The Burst Mo de is di s ab l e d during recordi n g of the motion pic t ur es.
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A
[REC] mode:
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.
You can select the picture with the desired exposure among different exposures.
With Auto Bracket
[STEP]: [3•1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/s/r]
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d0EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV
Set the drive mode lever to [ ].
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
• If you press and hold the shutter button , the number
of pictures that you set is taken.
• The Auto Bracket indication A blink s until the
number of pictures that you set is taken.
• The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the
Auto Bracket setting , change the setting on the drive
mode lever or turn the camera off before all the
pictures that you set are taken.
∫ Changing the settings for [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto Bracket
1 Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] mode menu. (P28)
2 Press 3/4 to select [STEP] or [SEQUENCE] and then
press 1.
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3 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
Item
[STEP]
Settings
[3•1/3] (3 pictures)
[3•2/3] (3 pictures) [`/0/_]
[5•1/3] (5 pictures)
[5•2/3] (5 pictures)
[7•1/3] (7 pictures)
[7•2/3] (7 pictures)
Item
[SEQUENCE]
Settings
[0/`/_]
4 Press [MENU/S ET] twice to close the menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Note
• When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.
• The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the
subject.
• The Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review setting. (Will not enlarge/
hold) You cannot set the Auto Review function in the [SETUP] menu.
• When the flash is activat ed, you can take only 1 picture.
• Set number of pictures cannot be re corde d if the recorda ble n umber of pi ctur es is less t han set
number of pictures.
• Settings for Multi Film Brack et have priority during the Multi Film Bracket recording
(P83).
• The Auto Bracket will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
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A
[REC] mode:
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Set the drive mode lever to [ë].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.
A When self-timer is set to [ ].
• A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into
focus.
• If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a
picture even when the subject is not focused, set
[FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [OFF]. (P126)
• The self-timer indicator B blinks and the shutter is activated after
10 seconds (or 2 secon ds).
•
If you pres s [M ENU /S ET ] w hi l e taking a picture with t he se l f- ti mer, it is cancel e d.
• When [ ] is selected, the self-timer indicator blinks again after the
first and the second pictures are taken and the shut ter is activated
2 seconds after it blinks.
∫ Changing the time setting for the self-timer
1 Select [SEL F-TIMER] in the [REC] mode menu. (P28)
2
Press 3/4 to select the mode and then press [MENU/SET].
Item Settings
10 seconds
10 seconds/3 pictures
2 seconds
• If you set [ ], after 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.
3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also pres s the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Note
• When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the
jitter caused by pr essing the shutter button.
• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.
• Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than
2 seconds when [ ] is selected.
• The flash output may not be constant when [ ] is set.
Operation will be same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ] while Multi Film Bracket recording (P83).
•
• Use the Quick Menu (P30) to set when in Intelligent Auto Mode.
• Self-timer cannot be set to [ ] in Intelligent Auto Mode.
• The self-timer will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
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[REC] mode:
Setting the method used to focus (AF mode)
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition.
Press [AF/MF] to set [AFS] or [AFC].
• [AFS] or [AFC] will not operate with certain lenses. For details, refer to page 16.
Press 2 ( ) and then press 2/1 to select AF
mode.
• You can also use the rear dial to select.
Item Effect
[š]: Face detection
[ ]: AF Tracking
[]:
23-area-focusing
[Ø]: 1-area-focusing
The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The
focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no
matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject.
Focus and exposure will keep on following the subject even
if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is
effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting)
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the
screen.
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
Press [MENU/SET] to close.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close.
Note
• When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [Ø], you can bring the subject into
the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, mov e the
camera to the composition y ou want with the s hutt er bu tton pr es sed hal fway, and then take the
picture. (Only available when [AFS] has been set by press ing [AF/MF])
• The camera is focusing on all the AF areas usin g [ ] when multiple AF areas (max. 23 areas)
light at the same time. If you want to determine the focus posit ion to take pictures, s witch the
AF mode to [Ø].
• If the AF mode is set to [š] or [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into
focus. Also, if you set the Focus Mode to [ AFC] in [ ], AF area will not be displayed even if the
subject comes into focus.
• When it is set to [ ] or [ ] during motion picture recording, it will switch to Multi Auto Focus
Mode for motion pictures. AF area is not displayed at this time.
• The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the
AF mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.
• [FACE RECOG.] only works when [š] is set.
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A
B
• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.
– [FOOD], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [ILLUMINA TIONS] in the Scene Mode.
• The [AF MODE] is fixed to [Ø] when using the digital zoom.
• AF area will be fixed to a small point in [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode.
∫ About [š] (Face Detection)
When the camera detects a person’s face, the following color AF
area is displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
• When [š] is selected and [METERING MODE] is set to multiple [C], the camera will adjust
the exposure to suit the person’s face.
• Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ].
– When the fa ce is no t fa cin g th e ca m era
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– When there is rapid movement
– When the subject is other than a human being
– When the camera is shak ing
Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
Bring the subject to the AF
Before locking Locked
tracking frame, and press the
shutter button halfway to lock
the subject.
A AF tracking frame (White)
B AF tracking frame (Yellow)
• When the subject is recognized, AF area will turn green and the subject will be locked.
Focus and exposure will be fixed automatically and continuously in accordan ce with
the movement of the subject when you release the shutter button (Dynamic tracking).
AF area will be displayed in yellow in this case.
• AF tracking is canceled when
[MENU/SET] or 2 is pressed.
Take the picture.
Note
• If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.
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A
B DC
• AF Tracking will not op erate when it has failed to AF track. AF mode will be switched to [Ø] in
that case.
• [FACE RECO G.] does not work when AF tracking is active.
• In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø]
–When the film mode is [STANDARD]( ), [DYNAMIC]( ), [SMOOTH]( )
–When My Color Mode is [MONOCHROME]
• Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:
–When the subject is too small
–When the recording location is too dark or bright
–When the subject is moving too fast
–When the background has t he same or similar color to the subject
–When jitter is occurring
–When zoom is operated
Setting the AF area
AF area can be moved when [Ø] is selected. The size of AF area can also be changed.
• You can also set from the Quick Menu. (P30)
Select [Ø] and then press 4.
• AF area setting screen is displayed. It will return to previous
screen by pressing [DISPLAY].
Press 3/4/2/1 to move the AF area.
• You can s et t o arb itr ary pos ition of the scre en. (It c an not be s et
to edge of the screen)
• The AF area returns to the center when [‚] is pressed.
Rotate the rear dial to change the size of AF area.
Rear dial right: Enlarge
Rear dial left: Shrink
• It can be changed to 4 different sizes of “spot” A, “normal” B,
“large” C, and “extra large” D.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫ Move the AF area easily while taking pictures
When the [DIRECT AF AREA] (P126) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [ON] while
[Ø] is selected, it is possible to move the AF area directly with 3/4/2/1.
It is also possible to change the size of AF area by rotating the rear dial in the screen to set
the position.
• [SENSITIVITY] (P80), [Fn BUTTON SET] (P31), [AF MODE] (P71), or [WHITE BALANCE]
(P77) cannot be set with 3/4/2/1. Make the setting with the Quick Menu (P30).
Note
• The spot metering target can als o be moved to match the AF area when using [Ù]. (P119)
• Set the size of AF area to “normal”, “large”, or “extra large” when it is hard to focus using the
“spot”.
• [DIRECTAF AREA] is fixed to [OFF] in My Color Mode and in all scene modes other than
[PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS].
• [DIRECTAF AREA] is disabled during motion picture recording.
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[REC] mode:
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus.
Press [AF/MF] to set [MF].
• [ ] is displayed on a screen for about 5 seconds.
Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.
• Screen will be enlarged about 5 times as MF assist.
• The enlarged area can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.
• MF assist disapp ears ab out 10 seconds after you stop
pressing 3/4/2/1 or rotating the focus ring.
• MF assist is enlarged from 5 times to 10 times when the rear
dial is rotated right. It will return to 5 times by rotat i ng the rear dial left.
Take the picture.
∫ MF ASSIST
If [MF ASSIST] (P127) of [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [OFF], an enlarged screen will
not be displayed as MF assist, even if focus ring is rotated. T o display the MF assist, press
2 and then press [MENU/SET] for enlarged display.
1 Press 2 to display the MF assist screen.
2 Press 3/4/2/1 to change the position of the MF assist
screen.
• The following will return the MF assistance to the original
position.
–When the Focus Mode is set to other than [MF]
–Changing [ASPECT RATIO] or [PICTURE SIZE].
–Turning the camera off.
3 Press [MENU/SET] to magnify the MF assist screen.
• Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.
• The enlarged area can be mov ed by pressing 3/4/2/1.
• MF assist is enlarged from 5 t i mes to 10 times when the rear dial
is rotated right. It will return to 5 times by rot ating the rear d ial lef t.
4 Press [MENU/SET] to close MF assist.
• The screen returns to the previous screen.
∫ Technique for Manual Focus
1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the
subject.
2 Rotate it a little more.
3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the
focus ring slowly in reverse.
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∫ About the focus distance reference mark
The focus distance reference
mark is a mark used to measure
the focus distance.
Use this when taking pictures
with Manual Focus or taking
close-up pictures.
A Focus distance reference
mark (With the flash is closed)
B Focus distance reference line
C 20 cm (0.66 feet) (
When
20 mm/F1.7 lens included in
DMC-GF1C is used)
D 30 cm (0.99 feet) (When
14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens
included in DMC-GF1K is
used)
• If you are taking clo se-up pictures
– We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P70).
–
The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the
camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
– The resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. T his is not a malfunction.
Note
• When the MF assist is started by 2, MF assist will continue to display even after 10 seconds
has past without oper ating the focus ring or 3/4/2/1.
• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.
• The MF assist does not appear when using the digital zoom or recording motion pictures.
• Even if 2 is pressed in My Color Mode, the MF assist screen is not displayed.
• After canceling Power Save Mode, focus on the subject again.
[REC] mode:
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.
∫ Fixing the exposure only
Align the screen with the subject.
Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the
exposure.
A [AF/AE LOCK] button
• The aperture value and the shutter speed light.
• If you releas e [A F /A E LOC K ], AE Lo ck is canceled.
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B
While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the
camera as you compose the picture.
B AE lock indication
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
on the subject and then press it fully.
∫ Fixing the focus or the focus/the exposure
1 Select [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu. (P28)
2
Press 3/4 to select [AF] or [AF/AE] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also pres s the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Taking pictures when [AF] or [AF/AE] is set
1 Aim the lens at the subject.
2 Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and the exposure.
• When [AF] is selected, [AFL], the focu s indication, aperture value, the shutter speed light
when the subject is focused.
• When [AF/AE] is selected, [AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and the
shutter speed light when the subject is focused and the exposure is set.
• If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.
3 While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera to the composition you would like to
take and then press the shutter button fully.
Note
• If you set [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ON], you ca n fi x th e fo cu s
and the exposure even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it. (P125)
• The brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder will be
also locked when the AE lock is performed.
• AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.
• AE Lock only is effective during Manu al Fo cu s or Preview Mode.
• AE Lock and AF lock can be used during motio n picture recording, but AE/AF lock cannot be
performed again during motion picture recording. During motion picture recording only
cancellation of AE/AF lock can be performed.
• The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.
The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked.
•
• Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked.
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2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
[REC] mode :
Adjusting the White Balance
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Press 1 ().
Press 2/1 to select the white balance and then
press [MENU/SET] to set.
• You can also use the rear dial to set.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
Item Recording conditions
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
¢
[]
[]/[]When
[] When using the preset color temperature setting
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
∫ Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
KlKelvin color Temperature
When taking pictures with the flash only
using the preset white balance
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1
2
Note
• The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded
under so use [AWB], [ ] or [ ].
• The white balance might not be adjusted for a subject that the flash cannot reach when the
flash is used.
• The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white
balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
• White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.
– In Intelligent Auto Mode
– My Color Mode
– In [SCENERY], [ARCHITECTURE], [FOOD], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY],
[ILLUMINATIONS], [PARTY], [SUNSET] in scene mode
• The camera will not be able to operate with 3/4/2/1 if the [DIRECTAF AREA] (P126) is set
to [ON]. Set using the Qu i ck M e nu ( P 30 ).
2
Setting the white balance manually
Set the white balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 3.
Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so
that the frame in the center is filled by the white
object only and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•Y ou may not be able to properly set a white balance if the subject is too bright or too dark.
In this case, adjust the subject to an appropriate brightness and then reset the white
balance.
Setting the color temperature
You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting
conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color
temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature
decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.
Select [ ] and then press 3.
Press 3/4 to select the color temperature and
then press [MENU/SET].
• You can set a colo r temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
• You can also use the rear dial to set.
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Finely adjusting the white balance [ ]
You c an finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the white balance.
Select the white balan ce and then pr ess 4.
Press 3/4/2/1 to adjust the white balance and
then press [MENU/SET].
2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH)
G_ (GREEN: GREE NIS H )
3 :
4 : M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
Note
• If you finely adjust the white balance to A (amber), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor/
optional external viewfinder will change to orange. If you finely adjust the white balance to B
(blue), the white balance icon on the LCD monit or/Optional External Viewfinder will change to
blue.
• If you finely adjust the white balance to G_ (green) or M` (magenta), [_] (green) or [`]
(magenta) appears besi de the white balance icon on the LCD monitor/optional external
viewfinder.
• Press [‚] to return to the center point.
• Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the white balance.
• The white balance fine adjust ment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.
• You can finely adjust the white balanc e independently for each white balance item.
• The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
• The white balance fine adjust ment level returns to the st andard setting (center point) in the
following cases.
– When you reset the white balance in [ ] or [ ]
– When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ]
2
White Balance Bracket
Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the white balance fine
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the
shutter button is pressed once.
Finely adjust the white balance in step 2 of the
“Finely adjusting the white balance” procedure,
and rotate the rear dial to set the bracket.
Rear dial right: Horizontal (A to B)
Rear dial left: Vertical (Gi to Mj)
Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also use the rear dial to set.
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Note
• [ ] is displayed in white balance icon in the LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder when
the White Bala nce Bracket is se t.
• The White Balance Bracket setting is released when the power has been turned off (including
power save mode).
• Pictures can be taken with White Balance Bracket regardles s of the drive mode settings.
• You will only hear the shutter sound once.
• White Balance Bracket cannot be set when the [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ], or [ ].
• White Balance Bracket will be disabled when the Multi Film Bracket is set.
• White Balance Bracket does not work when recording motion pictures.
[REC] mode:
Setting the Light Sensitivity
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Press 3 ().
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the ISO sensitivity and
then press [MENU/SET] to set.
• You can also use the rear dial to set.
• You can also press t he shutter button halfway to set.
ISO sensitivity
Recording location
(recommended)
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
ISO sensitivity
¢
AUTO
¢
(Intelligent)
100/200/400/800/1600/3200
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The ISO sensitivity is au tomatically adju sted accordin g to the
brightness.
The ISO sensitivity is a djusted according t o the mov ement of
the subject and the brightness.
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to vario u s sett i ngs.
(When the [ISO INCREMENTS] in [REC] mode menu
(P120) is set to [1/ 3EV], items of IS O se nsit iv ity th at c an
be set will increase.)
100 3200
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¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] mode menu (P120) is set to anything except [OFF],
it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].
It is set as following when the [ISOLIMIT SET] is set to [OFF].
• When [AUTO] is selected, ISO sensitiv ity is adjusted automatically depending on
brightness within a maximum setti ng of [ISO400].
• When setting to [ ], ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness
within the maximum sett ing of [ISO800]. ([ISO400] when the flash is used)
• The ISO sensitivity will be set to [AUTO] when recording motion pictures. Also, the
[ISO LIMIT SET] will not operat e.
∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
• The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously
changing to match the movemen t of the su bject until th e shutter button is pr essed fu lly. Confirm
the actual shutter speed on the information display for the picture being played bac k.
Note
• The higher the value set for the ISO sensit ivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the
amount of picture noise.
• Refer to P61 for the flash range.
• Depending on the bright ness an d how fas t the s ubject is moving, ji tter may not be a voided even
if [ ] is selected.
• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subjec t is at
the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter
button was pressed fully.
• The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.
– In [SPORTS],[BABY1]/ [BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode
• Program Shift cannot be activated when the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ].
• You cannot select [ ] in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode. Also, you
cannot select [AUTO] in Manual Exposure Mode.
• To avoid picture noise, we recommend reducing the ISO sens itivity, setting [NOISE
REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] towards [_] or setting the items except [NO ISE REDUCTION]
towards [`] to take pictures. (P82)
• The camera will not be able to operate with 3/4/2/1 if the [DIRECTAF AREA] (P126) is set
to [ON]. Set using the Quick Menu (P30).
[REC] mode:
Change tone of the color for the picture to be taken (Film Mode)
[You can only select [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in [ ], [¿] mode.]
Just as each type of film for film cameras has its own color tone and contrast
characteristics, Film Mode allows you to select up to 9 different “digital films”, color tones,
in the same way as you would select different films for film cameras. Select different
settings in Film Mode to match the photo look you wish to achieve.
Select [FILM MODE] from the [REC] mode menu, and press 1. (P28)
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Press 2/1 to select an item.
• You can also use the rea r dial to select.
• When you press [DISPLAY] on the screen shown right,
explanations about each Film Mode are displayed. (When you
press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the previous
screen.)
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• You can also press t he shutter button halfway to set.
Item Effect
[STANDARD] (COLOR) This is the standard setting.
[DYNAMIC] (COLOR) The saturation and contrast of the stored colors are increased.
[NATURE] (COLO R) Brighter red, green and blue. Enhanced beauty of nature.
[SMOOTH] (COLOR) The contrast is lowered for smoother and clearer color.
[NOSTALGIC] (COLO R) Lower saturation and contrast. Reflecting passage of time.
[VIBRANT] (COLOR) Higher saturation and contrast than dynamic.
[STANDARD] ( ) This is the standard setting.
[DYNAMIC] ( ) The contrast is increased.
[SMOOTH] ( ) Smooths the picture without losing the skin texture.
[MY FILM 1]/[MY FILM 2] The saved setting is used.
[MULTIFILM]
Note
• You can also set from the Quick Menu. (P30)
• Use the Quick Menu (P30) to set when in Intelligent Auto Mode.
• In Film Mode, the camera may do something equivalent to pull processing or push processing
to create a picture with particular characteristic s. The shutter speed may become very slow at
this time.
It will take pictures changing the type of film in accordance with
the setting every time the shutter button is pressed. (Up to 3
pictures)
Adjusting each Film Mode to the desired setting
Press 2/1 to select a film.
Press 3/4 to select an item and 2/1 to adjust.
• You can also use the rear dial to adjust.
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• Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.
Press 3/4 to select the [MEMORY] and then
press [MENU/SET].
• You can register 2 settings. ([MY FILM 1] and [MYFILM 2])
(After registering, the Film Mode name that was registered
previously is displayed.)
• [STANDAR D] is registered in [MY FILM 1] and [MY FILM2] at
the time of purchase.
Item Effect
Increases the difference between the brightness and the
[r]
[CONTRAST]
[SHARPNESS]
[SATURATION]
[NOISE REDUCTION]
Note
•
Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. To avoid picture noise, we recommend
setting [NOISE REDUCTION] towards [
to take pictures.
• If you adjust a Film Mode, [_] is displayed besid e the Fi lm Mo d e i c o n on th e LC D m o ni to r /
optional external viewfinder.
• You cannot adjust [SATURATION] in the black and white settings in Film Mode.
• Film Mode cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto Mode and Sc ene Mode.
darkness in the picture.
Decreases the difference between the brightness and the
[s]
darkness in the picture.
[r] The picture is sharply defined.
[s] The picture is softly focused.
[r] The colors in th e pi cture become vivid.
[s] The colors in the picture become natural.
The noise reduction effect is enhanced. Picture resolution may
[r]
deteriorate slightly.
The noise reduction ef fect is reduced. You can obtain pictures
[s]
with higher resolution.
_
] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] towards [`]
Multi Film Bracket
It will take pictures changing the type of film in accordance with the setting every time the
shutter button is pressed. (Up to 3 pictures)
• You can also set from the Quick Menu. (P30)
Press 2/1 to select [MULTI FILM].
Select either [MULTI FILM 1], [MULTI FILM 2], or
[MUL TI FILM 3] with 3/4, and then select the film
to be set for each with 2/1.
• You can also use the rear dial to set.
• [OFF] can be selected only for [MULTI FILM3].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
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• You can also press t he shutter button halfway to set.
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
• It will continuously take pictures by keeping the shutter bu tt on pressed when it is set to
burst mode. (Up to 3 pictures)
• When using a self-timer, up to 3 pictures with set film will be t aken if the shutter button is
pressed. (It will operate same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ].)
• Multi film indication ([ ]) displa yed on the LCD monitor/ optional extern al viewfinder will
flash until all pictures of preset amount are taken.
Note
• [STANDARD] is regis tered in [MULTI FILM 1], [MULTI FILM2] and [OFF] is registered in
[MULTI FILM 3] at the time of purchase.
• White Balance Bracket will be disabled when the Multi Film Bracket is set.
• Motion pictures are recorded with the settings for the [MULTI FILM 1] setting.
[REC] mode: ±´
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/ shutter speed
[ ] Aperture-priority AE
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture
value.
• It will switch between aperture setting operation and
Exposure Compensation operation every time the
rear dial is pressed.
• Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER].
(P125)
Take a picture.
[ ] Shutter-priority AE
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter
speed.
• It will switch between shutter speed setting operation
and Exposure Compensation operation every time
the rear dial is pressed.
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• Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER]. (P125)
Take a picture.
Note
• It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.
• The brightness of the LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder and the recorded pictures may
differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen.
• Set the aperture value t o a high er n umber when t he sub jec t is too b righ t in A perture- Pri orit y AE
Mode. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is too dim.
• When you use a lens with an apert ure ri ng, the s etting fo r th e rear dial be comes ef fe ctiv e if yo u
rotate the aperture ring to the [A] position and the aperture ring setting takes priority if you
rotate the aperture ring to a position other than [A] in Aperture-Priority AE Mode.
• The aperture value and the shu tter speed displayed on the screen turn red and blink when the
exposure is not adequate.
• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
• When the flash is ac tivated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second
in Shutter-Priority AE Mode. (P62)
• If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the
screen counts down in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.
• [ ] and [ ] cannot be set for Shutter-Prior ity AE Mode.
• The [SENSITIV ITY] is automatically se t to [A UTO] whe n yo u swi tch th e reco r d ing mod e to
Shutter-Priority AE Mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ] (Intelligent).
[REC] mode : ²
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate
the exposure.
Set the mode dial to [²].
Rotate the rear dial to set the a perture and
shutter speed.
• It will switch between aperture setting operation and
shutter speed setting operation every time the rear
dial is pressed.
• Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER].
(P125)
• You can als o switch to manual focus by pressing [AF/MF] and selecting [MF] . (P74)
Press the shutter button halfway.
• Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again
when the exposure is not adequate.
Take the picture.
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∫ Manual Exposure Assistance
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
• The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recomme nd checking the pictures
on the playback screen.
∫ About [B] (Bulb)
If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is
pressed fully (up to about 4 minutes).
The shutter closes if you release the shutter button.
Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of
fireworks, a night scene etc.
• If you set the shutter sp ee d to [B ], [B ] is displayed on the screen.
• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a sufficiently charged battery.
(P21)
• We recommend using a tripod or th e remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you take
pictures with the shutter speed set to [B]. Refer to P163 for information about the remote
shutter.
• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], noise may become visible. To avoid
picture noise, we recommend setting [LONG SHTR NR] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]
before taking pictures. (P119)
• The manual exposure assistance does not appear.
Note
• It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.
• The brightness of the LCD monitor/option al external viewfinder may differ from the brightness
of the actual pictures. Chec k the pictures using the playback screen.
• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shu tter speed turn red and blink
when the shutter butto n is pressed halfway.
• [‡], [ ], [ ] and [ ] for flash cannot be set.
• The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [ISO100] when you switch the recording mode to
Manual exposure while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ] (Intelligent).
• If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the
screen counts down.
• When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes prio rity.
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[REC] mode:
Confirm the effects of aperture and shutter speed
(Preview Mode)
Confirm the effects of aperture
You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing
the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set.
Press [ ] A (preview button).
• Preview screen is displayed. It will return to
previous screen when [ ] is pressed.
∫ Depth of field properties
Aperture value Small Large
¢1
Depth of field (effective focus rang e) Shallow (Narrow)
¢1 Recording conditions
¢2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc.
¢3 Example: When you wan t to ta ke a p ic ture wit h everyt hing in foc us i ncluding the background
etc.
Focus length of the lens Tele Wide
Distance to the subject Near Distant
¢2
Deep (Wide)
¢3
Confirm the effects of shutter speed
Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture that will be taken with that
shutter speed.
When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the shutter speed preview will be
displayed like a time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping the movement of
running water.
Press [DISPLAY] while displaying the preview screen.
• Shutter speed preview screen is
displayed. It will return to previous
screen by pressing [DISPLAY]
again.
Note
• Operation method of [ ] can be changed with [PREVIEW HO LD] of [CUST OM MENU] menu
(P125).
• It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.
• Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second.
DISPLAY
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[REC] mode: ¿
Taking pictures that match the scene being
recorded ( : Scene mode)
When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.
• You can also use the rea r dial to select.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in t he
selected scene mode.
∫ About the information
• If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 2,
explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press
[DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the scene mode menu.)
Note
• To change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET], and return to above step 2 by pressing 1,
while selecting the scene mode menu [ ] by pressing 3/4/2/1.
• The scene mode flash sett ing is rese t to t he initial setting when th e scene mode is ch anged and
then used.
• When you take a pic ture wit h a scene mod e t hat is n ot ad equa te f or th e purpo s e, t he hue of t he
picture may differ from the actual scene.
• The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts
them to the optimal setting.
– [SENSITIVITY]/Items other than [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in Film Mode/
[FLASH SYNCHRO]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]
* [PORTRAIT]
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve
the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to Tele. (when a lens with a zoom function is
used)
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
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+ [SOFT SKIN]
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫ Te chnique for Soft Skin Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to Tele. (w hen a lens with a zoom function is
used)
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
• If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.
• This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.
• The initial setting for [AFMODE] is [š].
, [SCENERY]
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Note
• The flash setting is fixe d to [Œ].
[ARCHITECTURE]
This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture. The guide lines are displayed. (P57)
Note
• The flash setting is fixe d to [Œ].
- [SPORTS]
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].
[PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS]
This mode makes it easy to pick out the subject on which to focus and blurs the
background to make the subject stand out.
∫ Setting the AF area
1 Move the AF area using 3/4/2/1.
• You can pos ition the AF area anywhere on the screen (except at the edges).
• Press [‚] to return the AF area to the center of the screen.
2 Take the picture.
Note
• It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
• Quick AF is performed automatically.
• Set the [WHITE BALANCE] (P77) using the Quick Menu (P30).
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• AF area setting screen is displayed by pressing 3/4/2/1.
• The obtained effec ts will differ depending on factors such as the distance to the subject and
background, and the typ e of lens used. For best results, we recommend getting as close as
possible to the subject when taking pictures. (P75)
[FLOWER]
Flowers outdoors are recorded with natural colors in macro settings. The guide lines are
displayed. (P57)
∫ Technique for Flower Mode
• We recommend using a tripod and the self -timer.
• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
Note
• The focus range is different depending on lens used. Refer to “About the focus distance
reference mark
• When a subject is close to the camera , the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.
Therefore, if the dist a nce bet wee n the c amer a and t he subj ec t is c hange d after focusing on the
subject, it may become dif ficult to focus on it again.
• Close-up regions are prioritized when taking pictures, and so time is required to focus if you
take a picture of a distant subject.
• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the subject correctly.
•
” on P75 for the focus range.
[FOOD]
Y ou can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light
in restaurants etc.
∫ Technique for Food Mode
• We recommend using a tripod and the self -timer.
• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
Note
• Refer to [FLOWER] for other information about this mode.
[OBJECTS]
You can take clear and vivid pictures of accessories or small objects in a collection.
∫ Technique for Object Mode
• We recommend using a tripod and the self -timer.
• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
Note
• Refer to [FLOWER] for other information about this mode.
. [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode
• We recommend using a tripod and the self -timer.
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• Ask the subject not to move for a period of about one second after the picture is taken.
Note
• During Motion Picture Recording, low light settings are used, which will provide better
pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
• Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].)
• The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is
not a malfunction.
• Noise may become visible when you t ak e pictures in dark places.
• The initial setting for [AFMODE] is [š].
/ [NIGHT SCENERY]
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
∫ T e chnique for NIGHT SCENERY Mode
• We recommend using a tr ipod and the self-timer.
Note
• During Motion Picture Recording, low light settings are used, which will provide better
pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
• The flash setting is fixe d to [Œ].
• The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is
not a malfunction.
• Noise may become visible when you t ak e pictures in dark places.
[ILLUMINATIONS]
Illuminations are photographed beautifully.
∫ Te chnique for ILLUMINATIONS Mode
• We recommend using a tr ipod and the self-timer.
Note
• During Motion Picture Recording, low light settings are used, which will provide better
pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
• The flash setting is fixe d to [Œ].
• The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is
not a malfunction.
• Noise may become visible when you t ak e pictures in dark places.
: [BABY1]/; [BABY2]
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P136).
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∫ Birthday/Name setting
1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1.
2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Enter the birthday or name.
Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the
• When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].
• If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has no t been registered, the setting screen
appears automatically.
3/4: Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
[TITLE EDIT] section on P135.
4 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• You can also use the rear dial to set.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step
2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.
Note
• During Motion Picture Recording, setting s fo r [PORTRAIT] are used.
• The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0 HD Edition” bundled
software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
• If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set , the age or
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
• Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes
[ISO400].
• If the camera is turned on with [BABY1] /[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
• If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.
• The Birthday Setting and Name Setting can be reset with [RESET].
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
í [PET]
Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
Y ou can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P136).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P91.
Note
• It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
• The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].
• Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes
[ISO800].
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
• Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
2 [PARTY]
Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life
brightness.
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∫ Technique for Party mode
• Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)
• We recommend using a tr ipod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
• The initial setting for [AFMODE] is [š].
ï [SUNSET]
Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid
pictures of the red color of the sun.
Note
• The flash setting is fixe d to [Œ].
[REC] mode:
Taking pictures while adjusting color
( : My Color Mode)
You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor
or optional external viewfinder
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press 2/1 to select an item.
• You can also use the rear dial to set.
(Live View) (P159) and setting the desired effect.
Item Effect
[EXPRESSIVE] This is a pop art style image effect that emphasi ses the color.
[RETRO]
[PURE]
[ELEGANT]
[MONOCHROME]
[DYNAMIC ART]
This is a soft image effec t that gives the appearanc e of a tarnished
photograph.
This is an image effect th at uses a cool, bright light to give a feeling
of freshness. (The image will come out bright and slightly bluish)
This is an image effect that creates a tranquil atmosphere and
projects a feeling of st ateliness.
(The image will come out slightly dark and amberish)
This is an image effect that captures the subject using tones
characteristic of black and white photography, and with a whisper of
color.
This is an impressive image ef fect that pictures dark areas to bright
areas with appropriate brightnes s, together with enhancements on
colors.
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[SILHOUETTE]
[CUSTOM]
¢
This is an image effect that enhances the subject in the shade as a
black silhouette by utilising the background colors of the sky or
sunset etc.
The color effect s can be set according to your preferences.
¢For [CUSTOM] settings, refer to page 94.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• You can also press t he shutter button halfway to set.
• Recording screen is displayed.
∫ Readjust the My Color settings
Return to ab ove step 2 by pressing rear dial or one of 3/4/2/1.
• [Fn BUTTON SET] (P31) or [AF MODE] (P71) cannot be set with 4/2. Make the setting with
the Quick Menu (P30 ).
Note
• During Motion Picture Recording, settings for My Color Mode are used.
• My Color settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.
• Auto Bracket cannot be used in My Color Mode.
• ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO].
• [I.EXPOSURE], [COLOR SPACE] can be set only when the My Color Mode is set to
[CUSTOM].
• The following items cannot be set in My Col or Mode bec ause th e camera automat ically ad jus ts
them to the optimal setting.
– [FILM MODE]/[FLASH]/[FLASH SYNCHRO]/[ISO LIMIT SET]
Adjusting the custom settings to achieve desired effects
By selecting [CUSTOM], you can take pictures with color, brightness and saturation
adjusted to desired levels.
In step 2 on page 93, select [CUSTOM] and pr ess [MENU/SET]
Press 3/4 to select an item and 2/1 to adjust.
• You can also use the rear dial to set.
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Item A d justment co n t en ts
[COLOR]
[BRIGHTNESS]
[SATURATION]
[RESET]
• Description of adjustment is displayed by pressing [DISPLAY]. (It will return to selection
screen when it is pressed again. )
This will adjust the color of the
image from red light to blue light.
(11 steps in n5)
This will adjust the brightness of
the image. (11 steps in n5)
This will adjust the color intensity
of the image from black and
white to vivid color.
(11 steps in n5)
Return all settings to default
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
• Recording screen is displayed.
∫ Return [CUSTOM] settings to default
1 Select [RESET] in above step 2.
2 Press 2 to select [YES] and press [MENU/SE T] .
• Adjusted value for each item returns to standard (center point).
Note
• Adjustmen ts m a de with [CUSTOM] are no t in effect in other re c o r di n g mo de s .
• Icons for the adjust ed items are displa yed in t he LCD mon itor/opt ional e xternal vie wfinder when
the [CUSTOM] are adjusted. Displayed icon is the one for direction of adjustment.
• AF tracking may not functio n if you adjust [SATURATION] to make the color lighter.
[REC] mode :
Registering Personal Menu Settings
(Registering custom settings)
It is possible to register up to 4 sets of current camera settings as custom sets.
• Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance.
Select [CUST. SET MEM.] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu. (P28)
Press 3/4 to select the custom set to register
and then press [MENU/SET].
• The custom settings registered in [ ] can be used with the
[ ] of the mode dial. It will be convenie nt i f the custom set ting
used often is reg iste red, s ince it can be used b y just set ting t he
mode dial.
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• The custom settings registered in [ ], [ ], or [ ] can be selected in the [ ]
of the mode dial. Up to 3 custom settings ca n be regi ster ed, so sele ct the one mat ching
the needs.
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press
[MENU/SET].
• When [YES] is selected, the settings that were previously
stored are overwritten.
• You cannot save the following menu items because they affect
other recording modes.
–[CLOCK SET], [TRAVEL DATE], [NO.RESET], [RESET], [LANGUAGE] and
[SCENE MENU]
–[BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday and name settings in Scene Mode
–Data registered with [FACE RECOG.]
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also press t he shutter button halfway to close the menu.
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[REC] mode :
Taking pictures in Custom mode
You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the
picture-taking conditions.
Initial setting of the Program AE mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
A Display custom settings.
• When set to [ ].
>You can take pictures with the custom settings registere d in
the [ ]. ([ ] is displayed on the screen)
• When set to [ ].
>To steps 2, 3 and 4.
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Press 3/4 to select the custom settings you want to use.
• In [ ], press 1 to display the settings fo r each menu item. (Press 2 to return to the
selection screen.)
• Only the main menu items are displayed.
Press [MENU/SET] to enter the settings.
A Saving of the selected cust om settings is displayed on the
screen.
∫ When changing the menu settings
Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily with [ ],
[ ], [ ] or [ ] selected, what has been registered
will remain unchanged.
To change what has been registered, overwrite the registered data
using [CUST. SET ME M. ] (P95) on the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.
Note
• You cannot register the settings of the following menu items as a custom mode. If they are
changed, other recording modes will also be affected.
– [CLOCK SET], [TRAVEL DATE], [NO .RESET], [RESET], [L A N GU A G E] and [SCE N E MENU]
– [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday and name settings in Scene Mode
– Data registered with [FACE RECOG.]
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[REC] mode:
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Recording Motion Picture
You can record motion pictures in high-definition format compliant with the AVCHD
standard or in Motion JPEG format. Sound is recorded in mono.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are
using, and
Refer to page 16 for details.
∫ Modes that can be recorded for motion picture
ñ Intelligent Auto mode
³/±/´/² mode
¿ Scene mode
the operational sound of the zoom may be recorded
Select the mode.
A Mode dial
B Motion picture button
Item Settings/Note
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to
match the subject and the recording conditions, so you
can leave the settin gs to the ca m er a and take moti o n
pictures easily.
Record motion pictures by automatically setting aperture
and shutter speed.
Motion Picture P mode (P104)
, Cus tom mode
My Color mode Record motion pictures in My Color Mode setting.
You can record motion pictures with changed Exposure
Compensation and apertu re settings.
Record motion pictures with selected custom mode
settings.
Record motion pictures that match the scene being
recorded. (P88 to 93)
Set the focus mode.
Focusing changes depending on the focus mode setting and the [CONTINUOUS AF]
setting (P103) in the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu.
Focus mode [CONTINUOUS AF] Settings
You can have the camera focus
continuously. Alternatively, you can
have the camera focus when you
press the shutter button halfway.
Y ou can have the camera focus when
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
You can focus manually.
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• The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens included in the DMC-GF1C utilises a lens drive system
to realise a compact and brigh t F 1.7 lens. As a result, sound and vibration may occur during
focus operation, but this is not a malfunction.
• Operating sounds will be recorded when Auto Focus is performed during Motion Picture
Recording. It is recommended to rec ord with [CONTINUOUS AF] (P103) set to [OFF], if the
sound of operation bothers you
• The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens included in the DMC-GF1C cannot be set to [AFC].
to avoid recording the lens noise.
Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.
A Elapsed recording time
B Available recording time
• The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures
cannot be recorded withou t audio.)
• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pi ctures.
• Press the shutter button halfwa y when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
• You can als o switch to Manual Focus by pressing [AF/MF] and selecting [MF] (P74).
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
• Sound will go off when pressing the motion picture bu tton in dicating st art/ stop of mo tion
picture recording.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP] (P34).
• If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording
automatically.
Note
• The flash setting is fixe d to [Œ].
• Available recording time is displayed when the [REMAINING DISP.] (P127) in the [CUSTO M
MENU] menu is set t o [REMAINING TIME].
• Refer to P188 for information about the available recording time.
• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrea se r egularly.
• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
• The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operat ed
during the recording of a motion picture.
• Audio will not be recorded for 0.5 seconds after it starts recording if it is kept pressed. Release
the motion picture button right after you press it.
• The screen may be blacked out momen tarily, or the unit may record noise due to static
electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture
recording.
• When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into foc us.
• If The Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, those
settings will be cleared, so the focus range will change dramatically.
• When the aspect rat i o setting is different in still and motion pictures, the angle of view changes
at the start of motion picture recording. When [ REC AREA] (P127) is set to [ ], angle of
view during motion picture recording is displayed.
• The ISO sensitivi ty w ill be s et to [AU TO] wh en reco r din g mo tio n p ic tu res .
• When recording motion pictu r es, [STABILIZER] (Only available when a lens that supports the
Stabilizer f unction is attached) is fixed to [MODE1].
• When recording motion pictures, the following functions cannot be used.
– [ ] and [ ] in [AF MODE]
– Direction Detection Function
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– [FACE RECOG.]/[EX. OPT. ZOOM]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[DIRECT AF AREA]
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (P164) when recording motion
pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (P164) the power supply is cut off due
to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will
not be recorded .
• Color or brightness of the screen may change or horizontal streaks may appear on the screen
when the picture is taken under extremely bright light, or under fluorescent lamps, mercury
lamps, or sodium lamps etc.
When set to Intelligent Auto Mode
• When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step
subject or recording si tuation can be performed.
1, motion picture reco r di n g match i ng to the
∫ Scene detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
>
¦
[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-LOW LIGH T]
[i-MACRO]
• [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
• When [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s fac e, and it will adjust the
focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P72)
Note
• Refer to P43 for settings in Intelligent Auto Mode.
• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same
subject.
– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the subject, The distance to
the subject, The contra st of the subject, When the subject is moving
– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Unde r low brightnes s conditions, When the camer a is
shaken, When zoom is used
• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended tha t y ou take pictures in the
appropriate recording mode.
• Functions enabled for motion picture recording are different to those enabled for still picture
recording.
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Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY]
Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE]
mode menu, and press 1. (P28)
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