Panasonic DMC-GF2 User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-GF2

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT3H68

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Contents

Before Use

Standard Accessories ...............................5

Names and Functions of Components ......6

About the Lens........................................12

Taking Pictures using the
Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................48

Deleting Pictures.....................................53

Setting the Menu.....................................55

• Setting menu items ...........................56

Setting the Quick Menu...........................58

About the Setup Menu.............................60

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens .................15

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................17

Charging the Battery ...............................18

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ..........21

Inserting and Removing the

Card (optional)/the Battery......................24

About the Card ........................................25

• About cards that can be used

with this unit......................................25

• Approximate number of recordable

pictures and operating time ..............26

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................28

Basic

Selecting the [REC] Mode.......................30

Taking a Still picture................................32

• How to set focus when taking

a still picture (AFS/AFC) ...................32

• Taking Pictures with Your Favorite

Settings (Program AE Mode)............34

• Taking pictures using the

Touch Shutter function......................37

Playing Back Pictures .............................38

• Changing the information displayed

on the playback screen.....................39

Recording Motion Picture........................43

• How to set focus when recording

a motion picture (Continuous AF) .....43

• Recording Motion Picture..................44

Playing Back Motion Pictures..................46

Recording

Switching the display

of the LCD Monitor ..................................67

• Switching the Information Displayed

on the recording screen ....................67

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................69

• Using the Optical Zoom/Using
the Extended Tele Conversion (EX)/

Using the Digital Zoom......................69

Taking Pictures using

the Built-in Flash......................................71

• Switching to the appropriate

flash setting.......................................71

Optical Image Stabilizer ..........................76

Compensating the Exposure ...................78

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode...........79

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........81

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........83

Setting the Method used to Focus

(AF Mode) ...............................................85

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.........91

Adjusting the White Balance ...................93

Setting the Light Sensitivity .....................98

Taking Pictures by Specifying the

Aperture/Shutter Speed.........................100

• Aperture-priority AE.........................100

• Shutter-priority AE...........................100

Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure

Manually................................................102

Using the function button.......................104

• Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock)...................................105

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and

Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .......106

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Taking Pictures that match the Scene

being recorded (Scene Mode)............... 107

• [PORTRAIT]....................................107

• [SOFT SKIN] ................................... 108

• [SCENERY].....................................108

• [ARCHITECTURE]..........................108

• [SPORTS] .......................................108

• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS].............109

• [FLOWER].......................................109

• [FOOD]............................................110

• [OBJECTS] .....................................110

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]........................110

• [NIGHT SCENERY] ........................111

• [ILLUMINATIONS] ..........................111

• [BABY1]/[BABY2]............................112

• [PET] ...............................................113

• [PARTY]..........................................113

• [SUNSET] .......................................113

Taking Pictures while Adjusting Color

(My Color Mode) ...................................114

Taking Pictures in Custom Mode ..........117

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition

Function ................................................119

Useful Functions at

Travel Destinations ...............................125

Entering Text.........................................128

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................129

• [ASPECT RATIO]............................129

• [PICTURE SIZE] .............................130

• [QUALITY].......................................131

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................131

• [FOCUS MODE]..............................132

• [QUICK AF].....................................132

• [METERING MODE] .......................133

• [FLASH] ..........................................134

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ...................134

• [I.RESOLUTION].............................134

• [I.DYNAMIC] (Intelligent dynamic

range control)..................................135

• [ISO LIMIT SET]..............................135

• [ISO INCREMENTS] .......................135

• [LONG SHTR NR]...........................136

• [EX. TELE CONV.]..........................136

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................136

• [BURST RATE] ...............................136

• [AUTO BRACKET]..........................136

• [SELF-TIMER].................................137

• [PICTURE ADJUST] .......................137

• [COLOR SPACE] ............................138

• [STABILIZER]..................................138

Using the [MOTION PICTURE]

Mode Menu ...........................................139

• [REC MODE]...................................139

• [REC QUALITY] ..............................140

• [CONTINUOUS AF] ........................141

• [WIND CUT] ....................................141

• [MIC LEVEL DISP.] .........................141

• [MIC LEVEL ADJ.]...........................141

• [FLICKER RED.] .............................141

Using the [CUSTOM] Menu...................142

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Playback/Editing

Others

Creating Still Pictures from

a Motion Picture....................................148

Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu .....149

• [2D/3D SETTINGS].........................149

• [SLIDE SHOW] ...............................149

• [PLAYBACK MODE] .......................151

• [TITLE EDIT]...................................152

• [TEXT STAMP] ...............................153

• [VIDEO DIVIDE]..............................155

• [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size

(number of pixels) ...........................156

• [CROPPING]...................................157

• [ASPECT CONV.] ...........................158

• [ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.] ...........159

• [FAVORITE]....................................160

• [PRINT SET] ...................................161

• [PROTECT].....................................163

• [FACE REC EDIT]...........................164

Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying 3D pictures .............................165

Playing Back Pictures

on a TV Screen .....................................169

Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and

Motion Pictures .....................................176

Connecting to a PC ...............................179

Printing the Pictures..............................182

Optional accessories .............................188

Screen Display ......................................192

Cautions for Use....................................195

Message Display ...................................203

Troubleshooting.....................................206

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Before Use

Before Use

Standard Accessories

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

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

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was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.

• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the

text.

• The card is optional.

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-H014).

About unavailable functions such as [STABILIZER] (P76), Direction Detection function (P35),
description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042).

• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s

parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

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Before Use

Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1 Sensor
2 Self-timer indicator (P83)/

AF Assist Lamp (P144)
3Flash (P71)
4 Lens fitting mark (P15)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button (P16)

8 Flash open button (P71)
9 Speaker (P47)
10 Rear dial (P10)
11 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P9, 38, 67, 192)
12 Playback button (P38, 46)
13 [Q.MENU/Fn] button (P11, 58, 89, 104)/

Delete/Return button
14 [MENU/SET] button (P10, 56)
15 Cursor buttons (P10)

3/ISO (P98)

1/WB (White Balance) (P93)

2/AF Mode button (P85)

4/[DRIVE MODE] button

This button in picture record mode will allow

the user to select between the following options.

Single

(P34)/Burst (P79)/Auto bracket (P81)/Self-timer (P83)

1

32

4567

89

11 12 131014 15

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Before Use

19 20 21 22 23

16 17 18

LOCKOPEN

2829 3027

16 Stereo microphone
17 Shutter button (P34)
18 Motion picture button (P44)
19 Focus distance reference mark (P92)
20 Hot shoe cover (P8, 188, 190)
21 Camera ON/OFF switch (P28)
22 Status indicator (P28)
23 Intelligent Auto button (P48)

24 Shoulder strap eyelet (P17)

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

25 [HDMI] socket (P171)
26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P169, 177, 179,

182)

27 Tripod receptacle (P202)

•

When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
If the attached lens contacts the base of the
tripod, use the tripod adaptor (DMW-TA1;
optional).

28 Card/Battery door (P24)
29 DC coupler cover

•

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC
adaptor (optional) are used. (P191)

30 Release lever (P24)

24

25
26

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Before Use

35 36 37 38 39 40 41

∫ Removing the Hot Shoe Cover

The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the
hot shoe.
To use the Optional Live Viewfinder (P188) or External
Flash (P190), please remove the hot shoe cover.

Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the
direction indicated by arrow 2 while pressing it
in the direction indicated by arrow 1.

Note

•

When not using the Optional Live Viewfinder or External Flash, 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 foreign matter

enter the connection terminals.

• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

∫ Lens
H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.)

31 Lens surface
32 Focus ring (P91)
33 Contact point
34 Lens fitting mark (P15)

33 343231

H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

35 Tele
36 Lens surface
37 Focus ring (P91)
38 Wide
39 Zoom ring (P69)
40 Contact point
41 Lens fitting mark (P15)

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Before Use

Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch panel.

Use this to perform tasks such as selecting
icons or images displayed on the touch panel.

• When selecting features using the touch

panel, be sure to touch the center of the
desired icon.

This is used when performing tasks such as
moving to the next image by dragging
horizontally, or changing the range of the
displayed image.
This can also be used to perform tasks such as
switching the screen by operating the slide bar.

Note

•

If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet,
please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some
liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

• If a commercially available protection sheet is used, a little extra

pressure may be required if you notice that the touch panel is not
responsive.

• Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply

pressure to the touch panel. Doing so may affect the touch panel
operation.

• Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as

ball point pens.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

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

• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

• For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel, refer to “Screen Display” on

P192.

∫ About the Stylus pen

It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate
with your fingers.

Only use the supplied stylus pen.

•

• Do not place it where small children can reach.

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Before Use

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as
3/4/2/1.

e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

Even when the camera is operated using the touch panel, it is
possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button
if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.

Cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is
performed.
[MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is
performed.

Rear Dial

There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.

Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings,
etc., are performed during the various settings.

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Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.

e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial

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Before Use

[Q.MENU] button/Function button

A : [Q.MENU/Fn] button

[Q.MENU/Fn] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] (Quick
Menu) or as [Fn] (function button). At the time of purchase, it is initially
set to Quick Menu. To switch the setting, select using [Q.MENU/Fn] in
[CUSTOM] menu.

•

Some of the menus can be called up easily when [Q.MENU] (Quick
Menu) is selected.

• Some of the functions can be called up easily when [Fn] (function button)

is selected. Refer to P104 for details about the function button.

Refer to P58 for details about the Quick Menu.

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Before Use

About the Lens

∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with
the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification
(Micro Four Thirds mount).

•

Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and
your use of the pictures.

∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be
used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional).

∫ Leica mount specification lens

•

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

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

the rated distance.

– When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] (P147) to [ON].

About the functions of your lens

• Depending on the type of lens, some functions such as the Direction Detection Function (P35),

[STABILIZER] (P76), and [QUICK AF] (P132) are disabled.

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

• Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.

• The focal length for the lens is twice that of a 35 mm film camera.

(A 50 mm lens is equivalent to a 100 mm lens.)
Focal length of the 3D interchangeable lens can be checked on the website. (P14)

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Before Use

Interchangeable lenses that can be used with this unit and Auto Focus/Auto
Aperture Operation (As of December 2010)

(±: Usable, ¥: Some functions/features limited, —: Not usable)

Lens type

Micro Four Thirds
mount specification
lens

Interchangeable
lens (H-H014)

Interchangeable
lens (H-FS014042)

The 3D
interchangeable
lens (H-FT012;

when recording still

pictures

Auto

Focus

±

([AFS],

[AFC])

±

([AFS],

[AFC])

————

Auto

aperture

setting

±¥

±¥

while recording
motion pictures

Auto

Focus

¢4, 5

¢4, 5

aperture

optional)

Other Micro Four
Thirds mount
specification lens

¢3

±

([AFS],

[AFC])

±¥

¢4, 5

Four Thirds mount

Four Thirds mount
specification lens

specification lens
compatible to
contrast AF

¢1

Four Thirds mount
specification lens
not compatible to

¥

([AFS])

¢8

¥

([AFS])

±¥

±¥

¢6

¢6, 8

contrast AF

Leica mount
specification lens

Interchangeable

¢2

lens for Leica

————

Auto

setting

¢7

¥

¢7

¥

¢7

¥

¢7

¥

¢7

¥

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Before Use

¢1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit.
¢2 A Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, 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 motion pictures, the focus is continuously adjusted for both [AFS] and [AFC]

(P43).

¢5 AF tracking is slower than the HD motion picture compatible lens, also the sound of Auto

Focus operation may be recorded.

¢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.
¢8 AF performance may differ depending on the lens used. Refer to the website for details.

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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Preparation

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P197, P198 when dirt or dust

gets on the lens.

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 D when you

attach a lens.

• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an

angle to the camera body as the lens mount may
get scratched.

Detach the lens cap.

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Preparation

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 not get inside.

• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does

not get scratched.

Note

It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the

•

lens surface when carrying. (P191)

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.

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens
(H-FS014042)

•

The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not have a lens hood.

Insert the lens hood into the lens
with the short sides at the top and
bottom, and turn in the direction
of the arrow until it stops.

A Align with the mark.

Note

When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens

•

hood to the lens in the reverse direction.

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Preparation

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from

dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder
strap 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

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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Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available 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 distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The

dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with 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 which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine
Panasonic products.

∫ Charging

•

The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.

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Preparation

plug-in type

Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and detach the battery
after charging is completed.

inlet type

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

The [CHARGE]
indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator

The [CHARGE]
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator

charging has completed without any problem.

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

•

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

in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

90°

A is turned on and charging will start.

A of the charger will turn off once the

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Preparation

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 120 min

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

•

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

Note

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

•

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

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

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

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]

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

•

indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

∫ Recording still pictures [when using the LCD monitor] (By CIPA standard in

Program AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures

Recording time Approx. 160 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures

Recording time Approx. 150 min

used

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Preparation

∫ Recording still pictures [when using the Optional Live Viewfinder (P188)] (By

CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures

Recording time Approx. 155 min

used

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

•

• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

• 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. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

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Preparation

∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)

–

[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Continuous recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

Continuous recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

used

– [MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD])

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Continuous recordable time Approx. 140 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

Continuous recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

used

¢

¢

¢

¢

• These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.

Please be aware that these times are approximate.

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as

switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording 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.

∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Playback time Approx. 250 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

Playback time Approx. 240 min

used

Note

•

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
– Using the [AUTO] of [LCD MODE] or [MODE1] of [LCD MODE] (P61).
– When flash is used repeatedly.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging

the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery

LOCKOPEN

door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• 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

LOCKOPEN

you insert it. Pull the lever A in the
direction of the arrow to remove 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.

1:Close the card/battery door.

LOCKOPEN

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.

Note

Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).

•

• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.

• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has

gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

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About the Card

About cards that can be used with this unit

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

Type of card which can be

used with this unit

•

SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)

•

Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards)
may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

• Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards)

may be used as 48 GB and 64 GB cards.

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

[AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording
motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on

the card, etc.

SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card
or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

¢

with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in

e.g.:

Access to the card

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

Remarks

•

Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
(optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or
deleted, or the card is being formatted (P66)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to
vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

2

A

Note

Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,

•

no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)

• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static

electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a PC etc.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera

only to ensure proper operation. (P66)

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

Approximate number of recordable pictures and operating time

∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and operating time

•

Switching between the display of number of recordable
pictures and operating time can be performed in the
[REMAINING DISP.] (P145) in the [CUSTOM] menu.

A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time

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∫ Number of recordable pictures

•

[9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]

Picture size 2GB 4GB 16 GB 64 GB

L (12M) 290 570 2350 9150

M (6M) 520 1020 4220 16470

S (3M) 820 1620 6670 24710

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [ ]

Picture size 2GB 4GB 16 GB 64 GB

L (12M) 92 180 740 2920

M (6M) 105 210 860 3400

S (3M) 115 220 930 3660

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

•

[AVCHD]

Recording

quality setting

FSH 15 min 00 s 30 min 00 s 2 h 6 min 8 h 27 min

FH 20 min 00 s 40 min 00 s 2 h 45 min 11 h 3 min

SH 15 min 00 s 30 min 00 s 2 h 6 min 8 h 27 min

H 20 min 00 s 40 min 00 s 2 h 45 min 11 h 3 min

2GB 4GB 16 GB 64 GB

• [MOTION JPEG]

Recording

quality setting

HD 8min 20s 16min 20s 1h 7min 4h 30min

WVGA 20 min 50 s 41 min 00 s 2 h 48 min 11 h 14 min

VGA 21 min 40 s 42 min 40 s 2 h 55 min 11 h 41 min

QVGA 1 h 00 min 1 h 58 min 8 h 5 min 32 h 23 min

2GB 4GB 16 GB 64 GB

• The number of recordable pictures and operating time will increase or decrease in proportion to

the capacity of the card. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of
card.)

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 13 hours 3 minutes

20 seconds. Screen will only display up to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. However, the
recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level. (P21)

• 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.

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Preparation

:
:

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Clock can be set with touch operation at the time of purchase. To change the clock
settings, refer to [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu (P60).

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

• The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.

A [MENU/SET] button

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed

to step

4.

Touch [LANGUAGE SET].

Select the language.

Touch [CLOCK SET].

Touch the items you wish to set (Year/
Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using
[3]/[4].

A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P127)

•

You can continue to switch the settings by continuously
touching [3]/[4].

• Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time settings

without setting a date and time.

To set the display order and the
time display format.

Touch [STYLE] to display the settings screen for

•

setting display order/time display format.

• Touch [CANCEL] to return to the previous screen

without setting the display order/time display format.

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Touch [SET] to set.

Touch [SET].

• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,

switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were
performed.

Note

The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even

•

without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)

• The clock is displayed when [ ] is touched several times during recording.

• 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] (P153) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

• Be sure to set the correct date and time, otherwise the date stamp will be incorrect when the

picture is printed.

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Basic

Basic

Selecting the [REC] Mode

Press [MENU/SET].

A [MENU/SET] button

Touch [REC MODE].

• A screen listing the [REC] Mode is displayed.

• It is also possible to display the screen

listing the [REC] Mode by touching the [REC] Mode
icon in [REC] Mode.

Touch the [REC] Mode to
select.

• [ ] is displayed when [ ] is touched, and a description of the [REC] Mode is

displayed when [REC] Mode is touched. It will return to the screen listing the [REC]
Mode when [CANCEL] is touched, and [ ] will disappear.

∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode

It is also possible to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode with the ¦
button.

Press [¦].

A [¦] button

• [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.

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∫ List of [REC] Modes

Program AE Mode (P34)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P100)

The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P100)

The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

Manual Exposure Mode (P102)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.

Intelligent Auto Mode (P48)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

My Color Mode (P114)

Use this mode to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among nine color
modes, and then take pictures.

Scene Mode (P107)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Custom Mode (P117)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

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Taking a Still picture

How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFC)

1 Select [FOCUS MODE] from the [REC] Mode

menu. (P56)

2 Press [MENU/SET] to select the item.

•

Normally use the [AFS].

AFS

“AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set and locked automatically when the
shutter button is pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed
while it is pressed halfway.

AFC

“AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”.
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 continually
focuses on it. (motion prediction)

•

It may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the
zoom ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the
subject from a distant one to a nearby one.

• Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult

to focus on the subject.

• When the brightness is not enough, this will work the

same as [AFS].

• For the [AFC] feature, please see page 13 for a list of

compatible lenses.

MF

Set the focus manually by rotating the focus ring.

(P91)

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Basic

B

A

3 Press the shutter button halfway.

A Focus indication

B AF area

(Focusing action for [AFS])

Focus

Focus indication On Blinks

AF area Green —

Sound Beeps 2 times —

When the subject is
focused

Note

•

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 [ ].

• The focus range is different depending on the lens used.

– When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used: 0.18 m (0.59 feet) to ¶
–

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used: 0.3 m (0.99 feet) to ¶

∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

•

Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast

• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects

• When it is dark or when jitter occurs

• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near

subjects

When the subject is not
focused

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AB

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 can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] Mode
menu.

•

Set the drive mode to [ ] by pressing 4().

Set [REC] Mode to [ ].

• For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to P30.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A Aperture value
B Shutter speed

• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It

will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved,
except when set to flash.)

• You will not be able to take a picture until the

focus is set, since the [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P144)
is set initially to [ON].

Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.

• The access indication lights (P25) red when pictures

are being recorded on the card.

Note

To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P129) or

•

“Using the [CUSTOM] Menu” (P142).

• The shutter speed is automatically set between about 30 seconds and 1/4000th of a second in

the following cases.

– When the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100].
– When the aperture value is set to F2.5 [when the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is attached].
– When the aperture value is set to F3.5 [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

attached].

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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.

• When taking pictures, make sure your footing is stable and there is

no danger of colliding with another person, an object etc.

• Using the Optional Live Viewfinder, 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. (P198)

∫ Direction Detection Function

A lens which supports the Direction Detection Function is required.

–

The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not support the Direction Detection Function.

– The interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) supports the Direction Detection Function.

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P159) is set to [ON])

•

The Direction Detection Function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the
camera aimed up or down.

• You can only use the Direction Detection Function when using a compatible lens.

(Refer to the catalogue, website etc. for compatible lenses.)

• You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.

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Basic

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1

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（Ev）

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 operation (P78)

•

every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed.

• Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER] B. (P143)

• The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen when Program Shift is activated.

• To cancel Program Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the rear dial until the Program Shift

indication disappears.

∫ Example of Program Shift

(When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used)

(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed

1 Program Shift amount
2 Program Shift line chart
3 Program Shift limit

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 camera returns to normal Program AE Mode if more than

10 seconds pass after Program Shift is activated. However, the Program Shift setting is
memorized.

• Program Shift will only allow adjustments to be made when there is an adequate amount of

light.

• Program Shift is available in all ISO sensitivity settings except [ ].

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Basic

×

Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function

Applicable modes:

Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture
automatically.

1 Touch [ ] in Recording Mode.

Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the

•

Touch Shutter function becomes possible.

2 Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then

take a picture.

A Rough indication of the area that can be focused with

the Touch Shutter

• AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF Mode is

displayed at the position you touch, and a picture is
taken when it is focused. (This function is unavailable at the extreme edges of the screen.)

• If the histogram is displayed on top of the subject you want to touch, touch the subject

after first moving the histogram. (P68)

3 Touch [ ] to cancel the Touch Shutter function.

Note

•

If [FOCUS PRIORITY] is [ON], when the Focus Mode is set to [AFS] and the Touch Shutter
fails, if the AF area briefly turns red and disappears, this signifies that the picture cannot be
taken under the current conditions.
When set to [AFC], the picture will not be taken if the focus indication is flashing green, but if
the subject comes into focus while you are touching the screen, the picture will be taken.

• Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [METERING MODE] is

set to [Ù]. (P133)

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Playing Back Pictures

Press [(].

A [(] button

Forward or rewind the image by dragging (P9) the
screen horizontally.

Forward: drag from right to left
Rewind: drag from left to right

• It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing

2/1 of the cursor button.

• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.

• You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping your finger on the left or

right sides of the screen after forwarding/rewinding a picture.
(Pictures are displayed reduced in size)

∫ To finish playback

(] again, press the motion picture button or press the shutter button

Press [
halfway.

Note

•

This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. This camera can only display pictures that comply with the
DCF standard.

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Basic

F2.5

60

1/9

ISO

100

0

100-0001

1/91/91/9

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100-0001

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10:00 DEC. 1.2011

Changing the information displayed on the playback screen

Touch [ ] to switch the monitor screen.

• During Playback Zoom (P42), while playing back motion

pictures (P46) and during a slide show (P149), you can only
select “Normal display A” or “No display E”.

• Histogram C is displayed in R (red), G (green), B (blue), and

Y (luminance) during the playback.

A Normal display
B Detailed information display
C Histogram display

D Highlight display
E No display

¢1 This is displayed if [HIGHLIGHT] (P142) in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON].
¢2 [ ] icon will remain if you do not perform operations for a specific period of time.

¢1,2

¢2

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A

C

B

Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback)

Rotate the rear dial left.

1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen
display

B Number of the selected picture and the total number of

recorded pictures

C Slide bar

• Rotate the rear dial right to return to the previous screen.

You can also switch to the Multi Playback screen by
touching [ ] A.

•

It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the
following icons.

– []:1screen
– [ ]: 12 screens
– [ ]: 30 screens

CAL

– [ ]: Calendar screen display

• Screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or down

(P9).

• The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the screen

up or down (P9).

• Pictures are not rotated for display.

• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

∫ To return to Normal Playback
Touch the picture to select.

You can also return to the one screen display by choosing

•

images pressing the cursor button, and then pressing
[MENU/SET] or the rear dial.

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Basic

CAL

CAL

Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

Rotate the rear dial left to display the Calendar screen.

• Calendar screen can be also displayed by touching [ ].

Touch [ 3]/[4] to select the month to be
played back.

• If there were no pictures recorded during a month,

that month is not displayed.

• Touch [ ] to display the multi playback screen.

Select the date you wish to play back, and
then touch [SET].

Select the picture you wish to play back.

• Switch the screen by touching [3]/[4] if these are displayed on the slide bar.

• To return to the calendar screen display, turn the rear dial left or touch [ ].

Note

The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected

•

when the Calendar screen is first displayed.

• If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day

is displayed.

• You can display the Calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.

• If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2010.

• 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.

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Basic

A

Using the Playback Zoom

Touch the part to enlarge.

1k>2k>4k>8k>16k

Picture can also be enlarged by rotating the rear dial

•

right.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom

position indication A appears for about 1 second.

• The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality

deteriorates.

Move the position to be displayed by
dragging the picture (P9).

• When you move the position to be displayed, the

zoom position indication A appears for about
1 second.

• Position of the enlarged part can be also moved by

pressing the cursor button.

• Picture will return to the original size (1k) by touching

[].

• Also, when you touch [ ] or rotate the rear dial left,

the magnification becomes lower.

∫ Switching the displayed image while maintaining the Playback Zoom

You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and
zoom position for the Playback Zoom.

Switch to picture select operation by
pressing the rear dial during Playback
Zoom, and select pictures by touching

[]/[].

• It 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 screen during Playback Zoom by

•

touching [ ].

• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the Cropping function. (P157)

• 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 Sleep Mode).

• The zoom position returns to the center in the following images.

– Images with different aspect ratios
– Images with different numbers of recorded pixels
– Images with a different rotation direction (when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON])

• The Playback Zoom feature is disabled during Motion Picture Playback.

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[REC] Mode:

Recording Motion Picture

This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are
using, and
Refer to page 13 for details.

Focusing varies depending on the settings of the [FOCUS MODE] and the
[CONTINUOUS AF] in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.

•

Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when
the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. It is recommended to record with
[CONTINUOUS AF] in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu set to [OFF], if the sound of
operation bothers you to avoid recording the lens noise.

• When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.

the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.

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

Focus Mode [CONTINUOUS AF] Settings

You can have the camera focus
continuously.

Press the shutter button halfway when

•

it is difficult to focus on the subject.

The focus position is fixed when
beginning to record a motion picture.

•

It is possible to set the focus by
pressing the shutter button halfway or
touching the subject.

AFS/AFC

MF

ON

OFF

ON You can focus manually.

OFF

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A

B

C

Recording Motion Picture

Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible.

• Screen here is an example of when the [REC] mode is set to [ ]

(Program AE Mode).

Start recording by pressing the motion picture
button.

A Elapsed recording time
B Available recording time

• Sound will be heard when pressing the motion picture button

indicating start/stop of motion picture recording.

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording

motion pictures.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

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Note

The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

•

• Audio will not be recorded for 0.5 seconds after it starts recording if the motion picture button is

kept pressed. Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

• The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated

during the recording of a motion picture.

• The available recording time will be accurately updated at the end of each recording.

• 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.

• When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures, the angle of view changes

at the start of motion picture recording. When [ REC AREA] (P145) is set to [ ], angle of
view during motion picture recording is displayed.

• When the [EX. TELE CONV.] is set to [ON], the angle of view will change when the screen is

switched between the still picture screen and motion picture screen, because the zoom factor is
different between still pictures and motion pictures. (P69)

• The ISO sensitivity will be set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) when recording motion pictures.

• When recording a motion picture, [STABILIZER] will be fixed to [MODE1] even if it is set to

[MODE2] or [MODE3].

• When recording motion pictures, the following functions are disabled.

– [ ] in the AF Mode

(It will switch to Multi Auto Focus Mode for motion pictures.)

– Direction Detection Function
– [FACE RECOG.]/[ISO LIMIT SET]

• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording

motion pictures. (P191)

• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) the power supply is cut off

due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnected etc., the motion picture being
recorded will not be recorded.

• Since the AVCHD format is constantly evolving, motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or

[MOTION JPEG] can result in poor playback even with equipment that is said to be
compatible with these formats.
For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the support site below.

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

(This Site is English only.)

• The sound recording specifications on this model have been changed to improve audio

quality. For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] and pictures
with audio may not be played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX)
(Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back
on this model.)
¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS

series).

• To play back AVCHD motion pictures recorded with this unit on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players

(DMP-BD30/DMP-BD31/DMP-BD50) it is necessary to update the firmware of the Blu-ray Disc
Player.
You can download the latest firmware version from the following website.

¢

.

http://panasonic.net/support/

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BA

Playing Back Motion Pictures

• This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG

formats that were taken with this model (only).

• Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion

pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion
pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only.

Press [(].

Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ ],
[ ]) and then touch [ ] to play back.

A Motion picture icon
B The motion picture recording time

• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on

the upper left of the screen.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as
[8m30s].

• Some information (recording information, etc.) is not displayed for motion pictures

recorded in [AVCHD].

• Pressing the cursor button 3 to allows you to playback motion pictures. Display at the

upper right of the screen while playing back corresponds to 3/4/2/1 on the cursor
button.

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∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback

1 Display control panel by touching screen.

•

If no operation is performed for 2 seconds, it will return to original status.

2 Operate control panel by touching.

¢

C Fast rewind, Frame-by-frame rewind
D Play/Pause
E Fast forward, Frame-by-frame forward
F Stop
G Reduce volume level



H Increase volume level

¢1 You can also adjust the volume level by using

the rear dial.

¢2 These operations can be performed only in the

Pause Mode and the following icons are
displayed.

¢

1

¢

1











– Frame-by-frame forward: [ ]
– Frame-by-frame rewind: [ ]

• About fast forward/rewind playback

– Touch [ ] during playback to fast forward (touch [ ] to fast rewind). The fast forward/

rewind speed increases if you touch [ ]/[ ] again. (The display on the screen changes
from [5] to [ ].)

– Touch [ ] to resume normal playback speed.
– When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.

Note

Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P60) for information about how

•

to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu.

• To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC, use the “QuickTime” or the

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 HD Edition” software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• QuickTime Motion JPEG motion pictures that were recorded with a PC or other equipment may

have lower image quality or may not be able to play back with this unit.

2

¢

2

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[REC] Mode: ñ

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(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.

Press [¦].

A [¦] button

• [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.

¦] button is turned off during recording to prevent the light reflecting

[
on glass or similar, but this is not a malfunction.

• [¦] button is turned off and the camera is switched to [REC] Mode

setup before the Intelligent Auto Mode was set when it is pressed
again.

• It is also possible to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode from the screen listing the [REC] Mode.

(P30)

• The following functions are activated automatically.

– Scene Detection/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/Face Detection/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/

[I.DYNAMIC]/[LONG SHTR NR]/ [FOCUS PRIORITY]/Backlight Compensation/
[I.RESOLUTION]

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P144) is fixed to [ON]. When the subject is

correctly focused, the picture will be taken.

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.

When taking pictures

¦

>

[i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

[i-BABY]

[i-SUNSET]

Only when [ ] is selected

•

¢

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When recording motion pictures

¦

>

[i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-LOW LIGHT]

[i-MACRO]

[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

•

• When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it

will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P86)

• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when

the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than 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 (P50).

• When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R]

is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].

¢ 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.

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 color of the

subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving

– Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is

shaken, when zoom is used

• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you 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.

∫ When operating the touch panel

You can lock the subject by touching it.

•

[ ] is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

• AF Tracking frame will be displayed in yellow, and it

will determine the most appropriate scene for the
locked subject.

• AF Tracking is canceled when [ ] is touched.

∫ When operating buttons

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.

(Tracking AF can also be canceled by touching [ ].)

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 [MENU/SET] to cancel.

(Lock can also be canceled by touching [ ].)

Note

The [FACE RECOG.] feature is disabled when AF Tracking is selected.

•

• Use AF Tracking with the Touch Shutter function canceled.

• Please read the Note regarding the AF tracking on P87.

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×

Defocus control function

You can set to your preferred blurriness.

1 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.

×

2 Touch the slide bar to set.
3 Recording of pictures or motion pictures.

•

It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].

• Defocus Control is canceled by touching [ ].

Note

Blurriness may change during motion picture recording depending on the recording conditions.

•

• Aperture is controlled within the range of appropriate exposure during the recording of a motion

picture, so the aperture may not actually change even when the slide bar is moved depending
on the brightness of the subject, and the blurriness may not change. (For example, blurriness
may not change for dark scenes, such as indoors, since the aperture is fixed to fully open.)

• Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from the lens when the Defocus Control is

used, but this is due to operation of the aperture of the lens and it is not a malfunction.

• Depending on the lens used, operational sound of the Defocus Control may be recorded during

the recording of a motion picture when the function is used.

• Depending on the lens used, use of the Defocus Control function may not be possible.

Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode

∫ [REC] Mode menu
[ASPECT RATIO] (P129)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P130)/[QUALITY] (P131)/[FACE RECOG.] (P119)/
[FOCUS MODE] (P32)/[PICTURE ADJUST]

¢1 [PICTURE ADJUST] can only set [COLOR] and [B/W].
¢2 [MODE3] is disabled. During motion picture recording [STABILIZER] is fixed to [MODE 1].

∫ [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu

[REC MODE] (P139)/[REC QUALITY]
[CONTINUOUS AF] (P43)/[WIND CUT] (P141)

¢3 [WVGA] is disabled when [MOTION JPEG] is selected.

∫ [CUSTOM] menu

[HISTOGRAM] (P68)/[GUIDE LINE] (P67)/[REMAINING DISP.] (P145)/
[DEFOCUS CTRL] (P146)

∫ [SETUP] menu
[CLOCK SET] (P28)/[WORLD TIME] (P127)/[BEEP] (P60)/[LCD MODE] (P61)/
[LANGUAGE] (P65)

•

[ ] or [ ] can be selected for the length of the self-timer.¢4 (P83)

¢4 It will be reset to [ ] when the Intelligent Auto Mode is canceled or when the power is

switched [ON]/[OFF].

¢

1

(P137)/[STABILIZER]

¢3

(P140)/[FOCUS MODE] (P32)/

¢

2

(P76)

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• The settings of the following items are fixed.

Item Settings

[ECONOMY]

[5MIN.]

([SLEEP MODE]) (P62)

[QUICK AF] (P132) [ON]

Flash (P71) []/[Œ]

[BURST RATE] (P79) [H] (High speed)

[AUTO BRACKET] (P81) [ / SETTINGS]: [ ] (burst)

[3•1/3]

[STEP]:

[SEQUENCE]: [0/`/_]

¢1

AF Mode (P85) [š] (Set to [ ]

when a face cannot be detected)

[WHITE BALANCE] (P93) [AWB]

¢2

[SENSITIVITY] (P98) []

(Intelligent ISO)

(The maximum ISO sensitivity: [ISO800])

[METERING MODE]

[C]

(P133)

[RED-EYE REMOVAL]

[ON]

(P73)

[I.DYNAMIC] (P135) [STANDARD]

[LONG SHTR NR] (P136) [ON]

[COLOR SPACE] (P138) [sRGB]

[FOCUS PRIORITY]

[ON]

(P144)

[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P144) [ON]

¢1 It will be set to Multi Auto Focus Mode for motion pictures when a face cannot be detected

while recording motion pictures.

¢2 The setting is fixed to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) when recording motion pictures.

• Depending on the scene detected, camera will automatically adjust the setting of the

[I.RESOLUTION] (P134). [I.RESOLUTION] cannot be set via the [REC] Mode menu.

• The following functions cannot be used.

– [AUTO LCD OFF] of [ECONOMY]/AF/AE lock/White Balance fine adjustment/White Balance

Bracket/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[EX. TELE CONV.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[HIGHLIGHT]/[AF/AE LOCK]/
[DIRECT FOCUS AREA]/[SHOOT W/O LENS]

• The other items on the [SETUP] menu and [CUSTOM] menu can be set in a mode such as the

Program AE Mode. What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

∫ Flash

•

Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P71)

• While using the Intelligent Auto Mode, the flash mode is fixed.

• [ ], [ ], [ ] 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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Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

Press [(].

A [(] button

To delete a single picture

Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch
[].

Touch [DELETE SINGLE].

Touch [YES].

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To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures

Touch [ ].

Touch [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL].

• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.

Select the picture to be deleted.

(repeat this step)

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again

cancels the setting.

• The screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar

up or down (P9).

Touch [ OK].

Touch [YES].

∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P160) setting

The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or
[ALL DELETE EXCEPT

Note

• Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient

battery power or the AC adaptor (optional).

• If you touch [CANCEL] while deleting pictures 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 standard or are protected (P163), they will not be deleted

even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected.

Ü], select [YES] and delete the pictures.

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Setting the Menu

When [MENU/SET] is pressed, [REC MODE] and 5 menus ([REC],
[MOTION PICTURE], [CUSTOM], [SETUP], and [PLAYBACK]) are
displayed.
In the 5 different menus, there are menus that allow you to setup
the recording or playback to your preference, or make it more fun
and easier to use the camera.
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] [CUSTOM] menu (P142 to 147)

• For details on

setting up [REC]
Mode, refer to P30.

[REC] Mode menu (P129 to 138) [SETUP] menu (P60 to 66)

• This menu lets you

set the aspect ratio,
number of pixels and
other aspects of the
pictures you are
recording.

[MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu

(P139 to 141)

• This menu lets you

set the [REC
MODE], [REC
QUALITY], an d other
aspects for motion
picture recording.

• Operation of the unit,

such as displaying of
the screen and
button operations,
can be set up
according to your
preferences. Also, it
is possible to register the modified settings.

• This menu lets you

perform the clock
settings, select the
operating beep tone
settings and set
other settings which
make it easier for
you to operate the camera.

[PLAYBACK] Mode menu (P149 to 164)

• This menu lets you

set the Protection,
Cropping or Print
Settings, etc. of
recorded pictures.

Note

•

There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being
used on the camera due to the specifications.

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or

A B

or

or

Setting menu items

This section describes how to setup the menu items.

•

If you set [MENU RESUME] (P147) in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last
selected menu item when the camera was turned off.
It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.

Press [MENU/SET].

Select the menu by pressing 3/4/2/1 or

by rotating the rear dial.

• Press [ ] to return to the recording screen.

• It can also be set by the touch operation.

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

A Menu item
B Settings

Select the menu item by pressing 3/4 or
by rotating the rear dial.

• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or

rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen.

Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial.

• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it

may be displayed in a different way.

• The figure on the right is an example of selecting

[I.DYNAMIC] in the Program AE Mode.

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or

or

A

or

or

Select the settings by pressing 3/4 or by
rotating the rear dial.

• The figure on the right is an example of setting

[I.DYNAMIC] from [OFF] to [HIGH].

Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

Press [ ] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

∫ Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu from [REC] mode menu

1 Press 2.

A Menu toggle icon

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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バョㄏ

A

B

C

Setting the Quick Menu

By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.

It is possible to operate with the cursor button and rear dial.

•

• The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display

style the camera is in. Items that cannot be used are displayed in gray.

Press [Q.MENU/Fn] to display the Quick Menu.

A Touch Quick Menu icon

• Quick Menu can also be displayed by touching [ ].

When [Q.MENU/Fn] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to
[Fn], use [ ].

Touch the menu item.

B Menu item

• Menu item can be switched by touching [2]/[1].

Select and touch the setting.

C Settings

Touch [EXIT] to exit menu once the setting is completed.

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D

E

∫ Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item.

Up to 10 items to be used can be setup as Quick Menus. Set the menu items depending
on the recording conditions, etc.

1 Touch [ ].

2 Select the menu in the top row and drag it to the

bottom row.

D Items that can be setup as Quick Menus.

E Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu

screen.

• If there is no empty space in the bottom row, drag it into

the menu item to be replaced.
New item can be set replacing the old item.

• When the item is dragged from the bottom row to the

top row, the setting will be canceled and that space will
become empty.

• Menu item or Settings can be switched by touching [2]/[1].

• Items that can be set are as follows:

[REC] Mode menu

• [PICTURE SETTING] (P129 , 130)/[QUALITY] (P131)/[FOCUS MODE] (P32)/

[METERING MODE] (P133)/[FLASH] (P71)/[I.RESOLUTION] (P134)/[I.DYNAMIC] (P135)/
[EX. TELE CONV.] (P69)/[BURST RATE] (P79)/[AUTO BRACKET] (P81)/[SELF-TIMER]

(P83)/[STABILIZER] (P76)

Recording functions [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu

•

[AF MODE] (P85)/[SENSITIVITY] (P98)/
[WHITE BALANCE] (P93)/Exposure
Compensation (P78)/[APERTURE VALUE]

(P100)/[SHUTTER SPEED] (P100)/

[DRIVE MODE] (Single (P34)/Burst (P79)/
Auto bracket (P81)/Self-timer (P83))

•

[MOTION PIC. SET]

•

[HISTOGRAM] (P68)/[GUIDE LINE] (P68)/
[REMAINING DISP.] (P145)

(P139, 140)

[CUSTOM] menu

3 Touch [EXIT].

•

It will return to screen of above step 1. Touch [EXIT] to switch to the recording screen.

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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.

For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P56.

1 Press 2/1 to select the

items, and press 3/4 to
set.

A Time at the home area
B Time at the travel destination

(P127)

• [ ]: Cancel without setting

the clock.

U [CLOCK SET]

To set the display
order and the time display
format.

Setup screen for display

•

order and the time display
format is displayed by
selecting [STYLE] and then
pressing [MENU/SET].

2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

•

Refer to “Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)” on P28 for other information.

[WORLD TIME]

• Refer to P127 for details.

— [TRAVEL DATE]

• Refer to P125 for details.

[BEEP]

“ [DESTINATION]/– [HOME]

[TRAVEL SETUP]/[LOCATION]

Set the volume of 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 does not change.

Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

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Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor/Optional
Live Viewfinder is adjusted.

1 Select the settings by pressing 3/

[MONITOR]/

[VIEWFINDER]

4, and adjust with 2/1 or the rear
dial.

There are 4 settings: [BRIGHTNESS],

•

[CONTRAST•SATURATION],
[RED TINT] (color adjustment between
red and green), and [BLUE TINT]
(color adjustment between orange and blue).

2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• It will adjust the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is in use, and the viewfinder when Optional

Live Viewfinder (P188) is in use.

• Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor/viewfinder. However,

this does not affect the recorded pictures.

The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted depending on
how bright it is around the camera.

„ [AUTO]:

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright

LCD

[LCD MODE]

• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects

may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.

• The LCD monitor automatically returns to standard brightness after 30 seconds when recording

in [MODE1]. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.

• If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or

another object to block the light.

• The number of recordable pictures decreases in [AUTO] and [MODE1].

• [AUTO] is only available in the Recording Mode.

• [AUTO] 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 [MODE2].

• The initial setting when using the AC adapter (optional) is [MODE2].

it is around the camera.

[MODE1]:

…

1

Make the LCD monitor brighter.

[MODE2]:

…

2

Set the LCD monitor to the standard brightness.

[MODE3]:

…

3

Make the LCD monitor darker.

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You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use

to prevent discharge of the battery.

p [SLEEP MODE]:

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.]/[10MIN.]

[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 [SLEEP MODE].

• [SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

• [SLEEP MODE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].

• Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.

• [SLEEP MODE] 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 pictures
– During a slide show

Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.

o [AUTO REVIEW]

[OFF]/[1SEC.]/[3SEC.]/[5SEC.]
[HOLD]:

The pictures are displayed until shutter button is pressed halfway.

• If it is set to [HOLD] when the camera is set to [ ] (P34) or [ ] (P83), switching of the

playback screen display (P39) or enlargement by rotating the rear dial is possible during Auto
Review.

• Regardless of the Auto Review setting, pictures will automatically be reviewed when taking

burst pictures with [H] set (P79), and recording with Auto Bracket (P81). (Will not hold) Under
these conditions, [AUTO REVIEW] is disabled.

• If [HIGHLIGHT] (P142) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white

when the Auto Review function is activated.

• [AUTO REVIEW] is disabled when Burst Mode is set to [M] or [L].

• When [AUTO REGISTRATION] in [FACE RECOG.] (P119) is set to [ON], [AUTO REVIEW] can

only be set to [3SEC.] or [5SEC.].

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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.

• When [PictBridge(PTP)] 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 connected.

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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.

[HDMI MODE]

[1080i]:

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.

• If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format

your TV can display, and select the number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P171 for details.

Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the
VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with the
VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable
(optional).

[VIERA Link]

[OFF]: Operation 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.

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P173 for details.

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Setup the output method for 3D pictures.

[]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.

[3D PLAYBACK]

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P167 for the method to playback 3D pictures in 3D.

[]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible

with 3D.
Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D
(conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.

Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets
selected from what you touched or touch operation does not
respond.

1 Press [MENU/SET].

[CALIBRATION]

2 Touch the orange [r] mark

displayed on the screen in order
with the stylus pen (supplied)
(5 places).

A message is displayed once the

•

position is set.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• To accurately calibrate the LCD Monitor, be sure to touch precisely at the designated locations.

~ [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.

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For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
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[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.

v [NO.RESET]

Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P181)

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.

The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We recommend formatting the card

(P66) 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]

The [REC] or [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset to the
initial settings.

• When the [REC] Mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will also be

reset.

• When [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In

addition, [FAVORITE] (P160) in [PLAYBACK] Mode menu is set to [OFF], and [ROTATE DISP.]

(P159) is set to [ON].

– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P112) and [PET] (P113) in Scene

Mode.

– The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P125) (departure date, return date, location)
– The [WORLD TIME] (P127) setting.

• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.

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 sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) 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 built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center.

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Recording

××

9

9

L

AFSAFSAFS

××

-3-3-3 000 ＋3-3 ＋3

Recording

Switching the display of the LCD Monitor

Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen

Touch [ ] to change.

A Normal display
B No display

¢1, 2

¢1

¢1 Guide lines are displayed when the [GUIDE LINE] of the [CUSTOM] menu is set to anything

except [OFF].

¢2 Histograms are displayed when the [HISTOGRAM] of the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON].

It is also possible to display the Exposure meter by setting the [EXPO.METER] of the
[CUSTOM] menu to [ON]. (P143)

∫ 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

well-balanced composition.

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

subjects off the center of the image.

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Recording

∫ Set the position of the guide line with [ ]

•

Set the [GUIDE LINE] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ ].

Touch [ ] above the guide line, and drag it to the position
you want to move it to (P9).

•

You can also set the position of the guide line with the cursor button
in the [CUSTOM] menu.

• When it is difficult to move the guide line on the screen edge by touch

operation, use the cursor button to set the position.

∫ 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

∫ Set the position of the histogram

•

Set the [HISTOGRAM] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON].

Touch the histogram and drag it to the position you want to
move it to (P9).

•

You can also set the position of the histogram with the cursor button
in the [CUSTOM] menu.

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 assistance is other than [n0] 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 correctly displayed in dark places

• When the exposure is not adequately adjusted

• The histogram is an approximation in the Recording Mode.

• The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing

software used in PCs etc.

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Recording

[REC] Mode:

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Tele Conversion (EX)/

Using the Digital Zoom

[You can only use the Optical Zoom in [ ], and the Optical Zoom, the Extended Tele
Conversion in [¿] mode.]

You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make
people and objects appear closer (Tele) by turning the zoom ring.
(The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not support the zoom ring function.)
To enlarge further, set the [EX. TELE CONV.] to [ON] or the [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [2k] or
[4k] in the [REC] Mode menu or the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. Then you can take
larger photos.
When [EX. TELE CONV.] (max. 2k) is used in still picture recording, set each image
aspect ratio (X/Y/W/ ) to a picture size other than [L] [picture size with

∫ Types of zooms

Feature Optical Zoom

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

1k

Recording
magnification

Picture
quality

¢1 When a picture size of [S] (3 M), aspect ratio of [X] is selected.

The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.

¢2 When Recording Mode [AVCHD(720p)] is selected, or recording quality setting [

[

WVGA] is selected.

When Recording Mode [AVCHD(1080i)] is selected, there will be no enlarging with the
Extended Tele Conversion (1x).
When Recording Mode [MOTION JPEG] is selected with recording quality setting [
[QVGA], Extended Tele Conversion factor will change to 4.2.

No deterioration No deterioration

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

3k

Extended Tele

Conversion (EX)

when taking still
pictures: 2k
when recording motion
pictures: 3.1k

when taking still
pictures: 2k
when recording motion
pictures: 3.1k

¢1

¢2

¢1

¢2

Digital Zoom

[2k]

[4k]

[2k]

[4k]

The higher the magnification
level, the greater the
deterioration.

Example: When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used, you can achieve 24k
magnification by 3k Optical Zoom i 2k Extended Tele Conversion i 4k Digital Zoom.

(P130)].

HD] or

VGA] or

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Recording

Note

With the Extended Tele Conversion, for example, when it is set to [ ] (equal to 3 million

•

pixels), it will take the picture using the 3 million pixels in the center out of the 12.1 million pixels
of the imaging device, resulting to be more of a telephoto picture.

• When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from

the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them. Angle
of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [ REC AREA] (P145)
setting to the mode you wish to record in.

• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

• The [STABILIZER] feature is disabled when using the Digital Zoom.

• If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during Digital Zooming, it is recommended that

[STABILIZER] be set to [MODE1].

• When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P83) for taking

pictures.

• The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] when using the Digital Zoom.

• The Extended Tele Conversion feature and Digital Zoom are disabled in the following modes:

– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

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Recording

[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 when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.

• Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Applicable modes:

Set the built-in flash to match the recording.

Open the flash.

•

1 Select [FLASH] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P56)
2 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

”. (P73)

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Recording

Item Description of settings

‡: AUTO

:
AUTO/Red-Eye
Reduction

‰: Forced Flash ON

Forced O N/Red-Eye
Reduction

¢

:

¢

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make
it necessary.

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions 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 the 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.

•

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 blur. 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 background

:
Slow Sync./
Red-Eye
Reduction

Œ:

Forced Flash

OFF

¢

landscape will appear brighter.

Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark

•

background.

• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can

enhance your photos.

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the

flash is not permitted.

• Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used.

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] on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the

flash icon.

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Recording

∫ About Digital Red-Eye Correction

When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] on the [REC] Mode menu 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 the AF Mode is set to [š] and Face Detection is
active)

•

Red-Eye Correction works in most situations, but not all.

∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode

The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of Scene Mode)

‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ

¢

ñ

³
±
´
²

*
+
,

-

¢ [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and

• The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if

necessary.

• The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash

setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.

• Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.

—————±¥— ± ——— ±

±

±±±±±±±

±±±±±±± ¥— ± ———±

±±±±——±

——±±——±

—————— ± ——————¥

±¥±———±

±¥±———±

—————— ¥

—————— ¥

¥ — ± ———±

¥±±———±

brightness.

¥ — ± ——— ±

1

—————¥±

.

——————¥

/

±¥±———±

:

±¥±———±

;

¥ — ± ——— ±

í

———± — ¥±

2

——————¥

ï

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Recording

∫ The available flash range to take pictures

•

The available flash range is an approximation.

ISO sensitivity

AUTO

ISO100

ISO200

ISO400

ISO800

ISO1600

ISO3200

ISO6400

When the interchangeable lens

(H-H014) is used

Available flash range

50 cm (1.64 feet) to 4.8 m
(15.7 feet)

50 cm (1.64 feet) to 2.4 m
(7.87 feet)

¢

50 cm (1.64 feet) to 3.3 m
(10.8 feet)

50 cm (1.64 feet) to 4.8 m
(15.7 feet)

70 cm (2.29 feet) to 6.7 m
(32.5 feet)

1.1 m (3.61 feet) to 9.6 m
(31.5 feet)

1.5 m (4.92 feet) to 13.5 m
(44.3 feet)

2.2 m (7.22 feet) to 19.2 m
(63.0 feet)

When the interchangeable lens

(H-FS014042) is used

Available flash range

Wide Tel e

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
(15.7 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)

1.6 m (5.25 feet)
to 13.7 m
(44.9 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)

1.0 m (3.28 feet)
to 8.5 m
(51.5 feet)

¢

¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P135) is set to [OFF]

• If the distance to the subject is close when taking a picture using a flash, part of the recorded

image becomes dark because the light of flash is blocked by the lens or it becomes out of flash
range. Check the distance to the subject when taking a picture. Distance to the subject where
the light of flash is blocked depends on the lens used.

– When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is attached:

50 cm (1.64 feet) or less

– When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is attached:

1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Tele)

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Recording

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

‡

¢1

1/60

to 1/4000th 1 to 1/4000th

‰

¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.
¢2

This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and 60 seconds in the Manual Exposure
Mode.

• When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160 of a second.

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

¢2

to 1/160th Π60 to 1/4000th

1/60

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 pictures due to AUTO/

Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.

• Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance may appear too bright or too

dark.

• You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking RED indicating

the flash is charging.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, white balance may be set

incorrectly.

• When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens

field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures.

• When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may

turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.

• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the

access indication disappears.

• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away 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. Refer to P190 for the

external flash.

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Recording

[REC] Mode:

Optical Image Stabilizer

Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.

A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required.

The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not supports the stabilizer function.

–
– The interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) supports the stabilizer function.

∫ Setting the Stabilizer in the [REC] Mode menu

1 Select [STABILIZER] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P56)
2 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].

[OFF]: [STABILIZER] does not work.

[MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] Mode.

[MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.

[MODE3]: Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements. This mode is ideal

When recording a motion picture, [STABILIZER] will be fixed to [MODE1] even if it is set to

•

[MODE2] or [MODE3].

• The [STABILIZER] feature is only available if the lens you are using has an internal

stabilizer.

(This can be selected only when using a lens without the [O.I.S.]
switch.)

for panning (a method of taking pictures which involves turning the
camera to track the movements of a subject which continues to move in
a fixed direction).

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Recording

∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER], a tripod or the self-timer (P83).

Shutter speed will be slower particularly 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 Scene Mode (P107)
– When you set to a slow shutter speed

Note

When using an optional interchangeable lens with an O.I.S. switch, it is possible to set to

•

enable the Optical Image Stabilizer by switching the O.I.S. switch on the lens to [ON]. (At the
time of purchase, it is initially set to [MODE1].)

• It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is

displayed on the screen at that time.

• The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.
– When there is a lot of jitter.
– When the zoom magnification is high.
– When using the Digital Zoom.
– When taking pictures while following a moving subject.
– When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.

Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.

• The panning effect in [MODE3] is more difficult to achieve in the following cases.
– In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer’s day
– When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th of a second.
– When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is moving slowly. (The

background will not become a blur.)

– When the camera does not keep up with the subject satisfactorily

• We recommend taking pictures with the Optional Live Viewfinder (P188) when panning in

[MODE3 ].

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Recording

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.

Underexposed

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 original exposure.

• Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER]. (P143) (However, it does not appear

in

ñ/¿ Mode.)

Note

•

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 exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• When the aperture and shutter speed values are displayed in the screen in the Program AE

Mode, Program Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation is switched every time
the rear dial is pressed.

• In the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Aperture Setting operation (P100) and Exposure

Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.

• In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Shutter Speed Setting operation (P100) and Exposure

Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.

• Exposure compensation can be performed by touching the slide bar in the Quick Menu (P58).

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Recording

[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.

Press 4 ().

Touch burst icon ([ ], etc.).

Select and touch the burst speed.

[H]

(High speed)

Burst speed

(pictures/second)

Live View during Burst

¢1

¢1 Number of recordable pictures
¢2 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed

Mode

With RAW files

Without RAW files

will become slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the aspect ratio, the picture
size, the setting for the quality and the type of card used.

3.2 2.5 2

None Available Available

Depends on the remaining capacity of the card

[M]

(Middle speed)

¢2

4 to 7

[L]

(Low speed)

¢2

• First burst speed has no relation with the transfer speed of the 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.
– [SENSITIVITY] (P98)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P130)/[QUALITY] (P131)/[FOCUS MODE] (P32)/

[FOCUS PRIORITY] (P144)

• Burst speed can also be set with [BURST RATE] in [REC] menu.

• Refer to P131 for information about RAW files.

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Recording

A

Touch [SET].

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.

∫ Focusing in Burst Mode

The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P144) in the
[CUSTOM] menu and the setting for [FOCUS MODE] (P132) in [REC] mode menu.

Focus Mode Focus Priority Focus

AFS

¢1

AFC

MF — Focus set with Manual Focus

¢1 When subject is dark, the focus is fixed on the first picture.
¢2 The burst 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

When the burst speed is set to [H] (when [FOCUS MODE] is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure and

•

White Balance are fixed at the settings used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as
well. Depending on the brightness of the subject, the second picture and subsequent pictures
may be brighter or darker. When the burst speed is set to [H] (when [FOCUS MODE] is [AFC]),
[M] or [L], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.

• If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place indoors, outdoors etc.

where there is a large difference between the light and shade (landscape), it may take time until
the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may be compensated
incorrectly.

• Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burst speed (pictures/second) may

become slower.

• When set to [H], the Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review setting.

(Will not hold) The Auto Review function in the [SETUP] menu is disabled.
When set to [M] or [L], Live View is displayed between burst frames.

• When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.

• The Burst Mode is disabled when White Balance Bracket is set.

• The Burst Mode is disabled during recording of the motion pictures.

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

At the first picture

Normal focusing

Predicted focusing

¢2

¢3

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Recording

31/3

A

[REC] Mode:

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

Maximum of 5 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

Press 4 ().

Touch Auto Bracket icon ([ ], etc.).

Select and touch the step.

Touch [SET].

Focus on the subject and take a picture.

A Auto Bracket indication

• If you press and hold the shutter button, the number

of pictures that you set is taken.

• The Auto Bracket indication blinks until the number of

pictures that you set is taken.

• The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the

Auto Bracket setting or turn the camera off before all
the pictures that you set are taken.

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Recording

∫ Changing the settings for [ / SETTINGS], [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto

Bracket

1 Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P56)
2 Press 3/4 to select [ / SETTINGS], [STEP] or

[SEQUENCE] and then press [MENU/SET].

3 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].

Item Settings Item Settings

[ / SETTINGS]

[STEP]

You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].

•

[ ] (single)

[] (burst) [`/0/_]

[3•1/3] (3 pictures)

[3•2/3] (3 pictures)

[5•1/3] (5 pictures)

[5•2/3] (5 pictures)

[SEQUENCE]

[0/`/_]

• You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set to [ ].

4 Press [ ] twice 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 be compensated incorrectly, depending on the brightness of the subject.

• When taking pictures continuously using Auto Bracket with [I.RESOLUTION] set to

[EXTENDED], it may take time to record all the set number of pictures.

• In this mode the Auto Review mode is activated, regardless of the user settings.

• When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.

• Auto Bracket is disabled when White Balance Bracket is set.

• 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

Press 4 ().

Touch self-timer icon ([ ], etc.).

Select and touch the time setting for the
self timer.

Item Settings

10 seconds

After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.

2 seconds

Touch [SET].

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.

Focus and exposure will be set when the

shutter button is pressed halfway.

•

If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a
picture even when the subject is not focused, set
[FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [OFF]. (P144)

• The self-timer indicator B blinks and the shutter is activated after

10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

• If you press [MENU/SET] while taking a picture with the self-timer, it

is canceled.

• When [ ] is selected, the self-timer indicator blinks again after the

first and the second pictures are taken and the shutter is activated
2 seconds after it blinks.

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Note

Time setting for the self timer can also be set by [SELF-TIMER] in the [REC] menu.

•

• Setting of the time setting for the self timer the [REC] menu is not possible when Intelligent

Auto Mode is set.

• When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the

jitter caused by pressing 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 vary slightly when the [ ] is selected.

• [ ] is disabled in Intelligent Auto Mode or when White Balance Bracket is set.

• 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.
Also, it is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch
panel.
Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition.

Set the [FOCUS MODE] to [AFS] or [AFC] (P32).

• [AFS] or [AFC] will not operate with certain lenses. For details, refer to P13.

Press 2 ().

Touch t he ite m.

Touch [SET].

Note

•

The [š] is disabled in the following cases.

– [FOOD], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in the Scene Mode.

• The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] when using the Digital Zoom.

• It will be set to [Ø] when a recording is performed with the Touch Shutter function (P37).

• AF area will be fixed to a small point in [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode.

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About [š] (Face Detection)

The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and
exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion
of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
When the camera detects a person’s face, the AF area is displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

Note

•

Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P89)

• When [š] is selected and [METERING MODE] is set to multiple [C], the camera will adjust

the exposure to suit the person’s face. (P133)

• Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the Face Detection

Function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. The AF Mode is switched to
[].

– When the face is not facing the camera
– 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 shaking

• 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.

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A

Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)

Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)

∫ When operating the touch panel

You can lock the subject by touching it.

The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.

•

• Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.

∫ When operating buttons

Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the shutter
button halfway to lock the subject.

A AF tracking frame

• AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.

• The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.

• Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET] is pressed.

Note

If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.

•

• AF Tracking may be disabled in certain picture conditions such as when it is very dark. AF

Mode will be switched to [Ø] in that case.

• In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø]

– When [PICTURE ADJUST] is [B/W]
– 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 the same or similar color to the subject
– When jitter is occurring
– When zoom is operated

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About [ ] (23-area-focusing)

Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective when the subject is not
in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting)

Note

•

The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set. (P89)

• When the AF Mode is set to [š] or [ ] the AF area will be displayed as soon as the camera

properly focuses. Also, if the [FOCUS MODE] is set to [AFC] while [ ] is selected, the AF area
is disabled.

• The camera is focusing on all the AF areas using [ ] when multiple AF areas (max. 23 areas)

light at the same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the
AF Mode to [Ø].

About [Ø] (1-area-focusing)

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the screen.

Note

Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P89)

•

• 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, move the
camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the
picture. (Only when the [FOCUS MODE] is set to [AFS].)

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A

Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area

∫ When operating the touch panel
When selecting [š], [Ø]

Position and size of the AF area can be changed.

1 Touch the subject.

•

AF area setting screen is displayed.

• When you touch outside the AF area

A, it will display the AF area setting screen, but

frame
the AF area will not be set.

• The AF area returns to the center when [Q.MENU/Fn]

is pressed.

2 Touch the slide bar to change the size

of AF area frame.

It can be changed to 4 different sizes.

•

3 Touch [SET].

•

AF area with the same function as [Ø] is displayed in
the touched position, when the [š] is selected. Setting
of the AF area is cleared when [ ] is touched.

When selecting [ ]

The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set.

Touch the screen to display the AF area setting
screen, and select the AF area frame as shown in the
figure on the right.

•

After releasing your finger from the touch panel for a while,
AF area frame will disappear, and only [i] display (center
point of selected AF area frame) will remain on the screen.

• Setting of the AF area frame is canceled when [ ] is

touched.

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∫ When operating buttons

1 Press 2/1 to select [š], [ ], or [Ø], and press

4.

•

AF area setting screen is displayed.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the AF area.

•

The AF area returns to the center when [Q.MENU/Fn]
is pressed.

• AF area can be enlarged by rotating the rear dial to the

right, and reduced by rotating to the left when [

Ø] is selected. It can be changed to 4 different sizes.

[

š] or

3 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

∫ Move the AF area easily with [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] function

When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON] while [š], [ ]
or [Ø] is selected, it is possible to move the AF area directly with the cursor button.

Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button, such as [SENSITIVITY] (P98) or

•

[WHITE BALANCE] (P93), by assigning them to the menu item of the Quick Menu (P58).

Note

The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [Ù]. (P133)

•

• Change the size of the AF area when there is trouble focusing with a small AF area.

• [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] is fixed to [OFF] in My Color Mode.

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B

A

[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.

Set the [FOCUS MODE] in [REC] mode menu to [MF]. (P56)

Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.

• When the [MF ASSIST] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON],

screen will be enlarged about 5 times as MF Assist. A

• MF guide B is displayed on the screen when the focus ring is

rotated if the [MF GUIDE] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to
[ON]. You can check the direction of rotation of the focus ring is
toward the near side or the far side.

MF ASSIST

∫ Displaying the MF Assist

•

It is displayed by rotating the focus ring or touching the screen.

• It can also be displayed by pressing 2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area,

deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].

• It will switch to the setting screen for the enlarged area by pressing the cursor button when

the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON].

∫ Moving the enlarged area

•

The enlarged area can be moved by dragging the screen (P9), or pressing the cursor
button.

• 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

∫ Changing the magnification

•

It is enlarged to 10 times by touching [ ]. It will return to 5 times by touching [ ].

• It will return to 10 times by rotating the rear dial right. It will return to 5 times by rotating the

rear dial left.

∫ Closing the MF Assist

•

It will close when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• It will also close by touching the [CANCEL] on the screen or pressing [MENU/SET].

• When displayed by rotating the focus ring, it is closed approximately 10 seconds after the

operation is stopped.

Note

The MF Assist is disabled when using the Digital Zoom or recording motion pictures.

•

• MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens used, but you can display MF

Assist by direct operation of the camera, using the touch panel or a button.

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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.

Note

If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

•

• After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.

• If you are taking close-up pictures
– We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P83).
– 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. This is not a malfunction.

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
B Focus distance reference line
C 0.18 m (0.59 feet) [When the interchangeable

lens (H-H014) is used]

D 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the interchangeable lens

(H-FS014042) is used]

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[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 ().

Touch the White Balance to select.

Touch [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

¢

[]

1 2

[]/[] When

[]: When using the preset color temperature setting

¢It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.

When taking pictures with the flash only

using the preset White Balance

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1

2

∫ 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 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin Color Temperature

7)

8)

9)

Note

•

The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded
under so use [AWB], [ ] or [ ].

• The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.

• The set White Balance is maintained even after the power switch is turned [OFF], but when the

White Balance is changed in a different Scene Mode, [WHITE BALANCE] for the Scene Mode
that was set will return to [AWB].

• White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.
– In Intelligent Auto Mode
– In [SCENERY], [ARCHITECTURE], [FOOD], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY],

[ILLUMINATIONS], [PARTY], [SUNSET] in scene mode

– My Color Mode

• When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P90) is set to [ON], operation of the cursor button is

assigned to movement of the AF area. In such a case, assign the [WHITE BALANCE] as the
menu item of the Quick Menu (P58) and perform the operation.

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∫ Setting the White Balance manually

Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.

1 Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].

•

1 2

The White Balance setting screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button
toward 3.

2 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 touch [SET].

Note

White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance

•

again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.

∫ 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.

1 Select [ ] and then touch [WB K SET].

•

The color temperature setting screen can also be
displayed by pressing the cursor button toward 3.

2 Touch the color temperature setting bar.

•

It is also possible to set the values by touching [3]/[4]
or pressing

• You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to

[10000K].

3/4 of the cursor button.

3 Touch [SET].

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2

∫ Finely adjusting the White Balance

You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.

1 Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.].

•

The White Balance adjust screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button
toward 4.

2 Touch within the frame to finely adjust.

•

You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/
[B], or pressing 3/4/2/1 of the cursor button.

2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH)

G_ (GREEN: GREENISH)

3 :
4 : M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)

3 Touch [SET].

Note

•

If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will
change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to B (blue), the White Balance icon on
the screen will change to blue.

• If you finely adjust the White Balance to G_ (green) or M` (magenta), [_] (green) or [`]

(magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen.

• Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance.

• The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.

• You can finely adjust the White Balance 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 adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the

following cases.

– When you reset the White Balance in [ ] or [ ]
– When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ]

1

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∫ 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.

1 Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely

adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/
[ ] to set the bracket.

Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the rear dial.

•
[ ] or rear dial right: Horizontal (A to B)

[ ] or rear dial left: Vertical (Gi to Mj)

2 Touch [SET].

Note

•

[ ] is displayed in White Balance icon in the screen when the White Balance Bracket is set.

• The White Balance Bracket setting is released when the power has been turned off (including

Sleep Mode).

• You will only hear the shutter sound once.

• [ ], [ ] or [ ] of [QUALITY] cannot be set.

• The White Balance Bracket feature is disabled during motion picture recording.

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[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 ().

Touch the ISO sensitivity to select.

Touch [SET].

ISO sensitivity

Recording location
(recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

ISO sensitivity

¢

AUTO

¢

(Intelligent)

100/200/400/800/1600/3200/
6400

¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] Mode menu (P135) 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 [ISO LIMIT SET] is set to [OFF].
[When the 3D interchangeable lens (optional) is attached, it may become higher than the
following settings.]

• When [AUTO] is selected, ISO sensitivity is adjusted automatically depending on

brightness within a maximum setting of [ISO400].

• When setting to [ ], ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness

within the maximum setting of [ISO800]. ([ISO400] when the flash is used)

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the
brightness.

The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of
the subject and the brightness.

The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.

(When the [ISO INCREMENTS] in [REC] mode menu

(P135) is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can

be set will increase.)

100 6400

Settings

• The ISO sensitivity will be set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) when recording motion pictures.

Also, the [ISO LIMIT SET] will not operate.

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∫ 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 actual shutter speed is calculated at the moment the picture is taken. It is continuously

•

changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm
the actual shutter speed on the information display for the picture being played back.

Note

The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the

•

amount of picture noise.

• Refer to P74 for the flash range.

• Even when [ ] is selected, jitter reduction is limited, and related to the scene characteristics.

• Detection of image movement of small objects or objects located at the perimeter of the picture

can be difficult.

• The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.
– In [SPORTS],[BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode

• Program Shift is deactivated when the ISO Sensitivity is set to [ ].

• [ ] is disabled when Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode is selected.

[AUTO] is disabled in Manual Exposure Mode.

• If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the

ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under
[PICTURE ADJUST], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE
REDUCTION]. (P137)

• When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P90) is set to [ON], operation of the cursor button is

assigned to movement of the AF area. In such a case, assign [SENSITIVITY] as a menu item in
the Quick Menu (P58) and perform the operation.

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[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 [REC] Mode to [ ].

• For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to P30.

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].

(P143)

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 [REC] Mode to [ ].

• For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to P30.

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.

• Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER].

(P143)

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