PANASONIC DMCGF5EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-GF5

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Contents

Before Use

Care of the camera ...................................5

Standard Accessories ...............................6

Names and Functions of Components ...... 7

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

Preparation

Changing the Lens ..................................13

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................16

Charging the Battery ...............................17

• Charging ...........................................17

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ..........19

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................22

About the Card ........................................23

• About cards that can be used with

this unit .............................................23

• Approximate number of recordable
pictures and available recording

time...................................................25

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................27

• Changing the Clock Setting ..............28

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode ................29

Tips for taking good pictures...................31

• Detects orientation of camera

(Direction Detection Function) .......... 31

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

• How to set focus when taking a still

picture (AFS/AFF/AFC).....................32

• Taking a Still picture..........................34

• Taking pictures using the Touch

Shutter function .................................35

• Switching the Information Displayed

on the recording screen ....................36

Taking Pictures using the Automatic

Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............37

Recording with Camera-Recommended

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................................................40

Effects

Easily adjust and record

(Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) ....................41

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control

Function...................................................43

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite

Settings (Programme AE Mode) .............45

Recording Motion Picture........................47

• How to set focus when recording a

motion picture (Continuous AF) ........47

• Recording Motion Picture..................48

Recording still pictures while recording

•
motion pictures

Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures....51

• Playing Back Pictures .......................51

• Changing the information displayed

on the playback screen .....................54

• Playing Back Motion Pictures ............55

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion

Picture...............................................57

Deleting Pictures.....................................58

Setting the Menu.....................................60

• Setting menu items ...........................60

• Setting the menu screen

background .......................................63

Setting the Quick Menu ...........................65

About the Setup Menu.............................67

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Recording

Optical Image Stabiliser ..........................74

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................ 76

• Zooming using touch operations ....... 78

Taking Pictures using the Flash ..............79

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting ...............................................79

Compensating the Exposure................... 83

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ..........84

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........86

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........88

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus .............90

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........96

Adjusting the White Balance ................... 99

Using the function button ......................103

• Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

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

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and

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

Easily set aperture/shutter speed for

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suitable exposure (One Push AE)

Taking Pictures by Specifying the

Aperture/Shutter Speed ........................108

• Aperture-priority AE ........................108

• Shutter-priority AE...........................109

• Manual Exposure Mode ..................110

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

• [Clear Portrait].................................114

• [Silky Skin] ......................................114

• [Backlit Softness] ............................114

• [Clear in Backlight] ..........................115

• [Relaxing Tone]...............................115

• [Sweet Child's Face] .......................115

• [Distinct Scenery] ............................116

• [Bright Blue Sky] .............................116

• [Romantic Sunset Glow] ................. 116

• [Vivid Sunset Glow].........................116

.....107

.......112

• [Glistening Water]............................117

• [Clear Nightscape]...........................117

• [Cool Night Sky] ..............................117

• [Warm Glowing Nightscape]............118

• [Artistic Nightscape] ........................118

• [Glittering Illuminations]...................118

• [Clear Night Portrait]........................119

• [Soft Image of a Flower] ..................119

• [Appetizing Food] ............................120

• [Cute Dessert] .................................120

• [Freeze Animal Motion] ...................121

• [Clear Sports Shot] ..........................121

• [Monochrome] .................................121

Taking Pictures with different image

effects (Creative Control Mode) ............122

• [Expressive].....................................125

• [Retro] .............................................125

• [High Key]........................................125

• [Low Key] ........................................125

• [Sepia].............................................126

• [Dynamic Monochrome] ..................126

• [Impressive Art] ...............................126

• [High Dynamic] ................................126

• [Cross Process] ...............................127

• [Toy Effect]......................................127

• [Miniature Effect] .............................128

• [Soft Focus].....................................130

• [Star Filter].......................................130

• [One Point Color].............................130

Taking Pictures in Custom Set..............132

• Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings) .........132

• Recording using registered custom

set ...................................................133

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition

Function.................................................134

Entering Text.........................................138

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Using the [Rec] Menu............................139

• [Photo Style]....................................139

• [Aspect Ratio]..................................141

• [Picture Size]...................................141

• [Quality]...........................................142

• [Sensitivity]......................................143

• [ISO Limit Set] ................................. 144

• [ISO Increments] .............................144

• [Extended ISO]................................144

• [Face Recog.].................................. 144

• [Profile Setup] ................................. 145

• [Focus Mode] ..................................146

• [Quick AF] .......................................146

• [Metering Mode] ..............................146

• [Flash] .............................................147

• [Red-Eye Removal].........................147

• [i.Resolution] ................................... 147

• [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic

range control)..................................148

• [Long Shtr NR] ................................148

• [Shading Comp.] .............................148

• [Ex. Tele Conv.] ..............................149

• [Digital Zoom]..................................149

• [Burst Rate].....................................149

• [Auto Bracket] .................................149

• [Self Timer]......................................149

• [Color Space]..................................150

• [Stabilizer] .......................................150

• [Recommended Filter].....................150

Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ...........151

• [Rec Mode]......................................151

• [Rec Quality] ................................... 152

• [Continuous AF] ..............................152

• [Ex. Tele Conv.] ..............................153

• [Wind Cut] .......................................153

• [Mic Level Disp.]..............................153

• [Mic Level Adj.]................................153

• [Flkr Decrease]................................153

Using the [Custom] Menu......................154

Playback/Editing

Using the [Playback] Menu....................160

• [2D/3D Settings] ..............................160

• [Slide Show] ....................................160

• [Playback Mode]..............................162

• [Title Edit] ........................................163

• [Text Stamp]....................................164

• [Video Divide] ..................................166

• [Resize] ...........................................167

• [Cropping]........................................168

• [Rotate]............................................168

• [Favorite] .........................................169

• [Print Set] ........................................170

• [Protect]...........................................171

• [Face Rec Edit]................................172

Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying 3D pictures .............................173

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen...................................................177

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ...............179

Saving still pictures and motion pictures

on your PC ............................................181

Saving still pictures and motion pictures

on a Recorder........................................185

Printing the Pictures..............................186

Others

Optional accessories .............................190

LCD Monitor Display .............................191

Cautions for Use....................................194

Message Display ...................................201

Troubleshooting.....................................203

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Before Use

Before Use

Care of the camera

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

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

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

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

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Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space
around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may
not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.

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

when using it on a rainy day or at the beach.

Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital
camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision
apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor

is fogged up)

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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

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

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

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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-PS14042).

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Before Use

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2 3

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910 1511

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Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1 Sensor
2Flash (P79)
3 Self-timer indicator (P88)/

AF Assist Lamp (P156)
4 Lens fitting mark (P14)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button (P13)

8 Flash open button (P79)
9 Touch screen/LCD monitor (P10)
10 Playback button (P51, 55)
11 [Q.MENU/Fn1] button (P65, 103)/

Delete/Return button (P58, 62)
12 [MENU/SET] button (P11, 60)
13 Control dial (P11)
14 Cursor buttons (P11)

3/Exposure Compensation button (P41, 83,

108, 109, 110)

1/WB (White Balance) (P99)

2/AF Mode button (P90)

4/[Drive Mode] button

This button in picture record mode will allow the

user to select between the following options.

Single (P34)/Burst (P84)/Auto bracket (P86)/Self-timer (P88)
15 [DISP.] button (P36, 54)

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Before Use

16

17
18

2322 24 25

2120

19

26

LOCKOPEN

28 29 3027

16 Shoulder strap eyelet (P16)

Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when

•

using the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.

17 [HDMI] socket (P177)
18 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P177, 182, 185,

186)

19 Stereo microphone (P153)

•

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

20 Shutter button (P34)
21 Motion picture button (P48)
22 Speaker (P68)

•

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

23 Focus distance reference mark (P98)
24 Intelligent Auto button (P37)
25 Camera ON/OFF switch (P27)
26 Status indicator (P27)
27 Tripod receptacle (P200)
28 Card/Battery door (P22)
29 DC coupler cover

•

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC
adaptor (optional) are used. (P190)
Do not attempt to use AC adaptor in other
devices.

30 Release lever (P22)

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∫ Lens

34 35333231

36 37 38 39 34 3531

34 353631

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

31 Lens surface
32 Zoom lever (P76)
33 Focus lever (P96)
34 Contact point
35 Lens fitting mark (P14)
36 Focus ring (P96)
37 Tele
38 Wide
39 Zoom ring (P76)

Before Use

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

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

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Before Use

Touch screen

This touch screen is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch screen.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch
screen.

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

•

When selecting features using the touch
screen, be sure to touch the centre of the
desired icon.

This is used to move the AF area, operate
the slide bar, etc.
This can also be used to move to the next
image during playback, etc.

Note

•

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

• If a commercially available LCD protection sheet is used, a

little extra pressure may be required if you notice that the
touch screen is not responsive.

• Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply

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

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

such as ball point pens.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

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

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

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

on P191.

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Before Use

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

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

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

or

Press 3/4/2/1

Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is
possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button
if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.
Even on menu screens etc. on which the guide is not displayed,
you can make settings and selections by operating the buttons.

Control Dial

Rotating the control dial:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.

In these operating instructions, turning the control dial is indicated as follows.

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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).

∫ 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

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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] (P159) to [ON].

About the lens and functions

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

Auto Focus
Touch zoom (P78)/[Quick AF] (P146)/[Shading Comp.] (P148)/[Power Zoom Lens] (P157)

¢ The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS014042 or H-H014) is compatible with the Auto

For details on the lens used, refer to the website.

Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible
lenses.

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

¢

/Auto aperture setting¢/Defocus control function (P43)/[Stabilizer] (P74)/

Focus and automatic Aperture operation during the recording of motion pictures. With the
interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), when using the power zoom (electrically operated
zoom); you can record motion pictures even more smoothly and quietly thanks to the
powerful high AF following performance and silence design.

(This Site is English only.)

Note

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

•

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

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

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Preparation

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Preparation

Changing the Lens

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

•

Check that the camera is turned off.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P195 when dirt or dust gets on

the lens.

Detaching the lens

Preparations: Attach the lens cap.

•

When using the interchangeable lens
(H-PS14042), change the lens only after
turning the power switch [OFF] and checking
that the lens barrel has retracted. (Do not
push in the lens barrel with your fingers.
Doing so may damage the lens.)

A When retracting the lens barrel

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

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Attaching the lens

Preparation

Preparations: Remove the rear lens cap from the lens.

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

•

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

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

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

may get scratched.

• Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.

Note

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

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are removed from the camera body.

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

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

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

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

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

(optional) to protect the lens surface when carrying. (P190)

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Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

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

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

•

The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, 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 Fitting to the mark.

Note

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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 for purchase in some markets. Some of
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet
the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that
these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are
not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

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Use the dedicated charger and battery.

Charging

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

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

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

Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights

up and charging begins.

plug-in type inlet type

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Preparation

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:

The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after
charging is completed.)

•

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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

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

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

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 180 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.

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 (By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures

Recording time Approx. 160 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 360 pictures

Recording time Approx. 180 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

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• 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.

(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the optical image stabiliser function,
set the optical image stabiliser to [ ])

• Recording once every 30 seconds using full flash every second recording.

• When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom) is

attached, the zoom moves from Tele to Wide or from Wide to Tele on each 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

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

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Recordable time Approx. 140 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min

– [MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD])

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Recordable time Approx. 140 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min

• 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.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or
up to 4 GB.
You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is
large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

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Preparation

∫ Playback

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Playback time Approx. 210 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Playback time Approx. 200 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Playback time Approx. 240 min

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].
– When [Live View Mode] is set to [NORMAL].
– 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
door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: Being careful about the battery
orientation, insert all the way until you
hear a locking sound and then check that
it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it securely all the way until
you hear a “click” while being careful
about the direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the

card.

1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the direction

of the arrow.

LOCKOPEN

LOCKOPEN

Note

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Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after
being charged.)

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

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

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About the Card

About cards that can be used with this unit

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

Remarks

SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on

the card, etc.

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

higher when recording motion pictures.

• 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

• This unit is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC

memory cards.

• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

e.g.:

Access to the card

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

¢

with “Class 4” or

•

During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn off the
power, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore,
do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.

• 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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2

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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. (P73)

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

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A B

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording

time

Switching between the display of number of recordable

•

pictures and available recording time can be performed in
the [Remaining Disp.] (P158) in the [Custom] menu.

A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

•

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

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]

[Picture Size] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (12M) 280 1150 4650 9150

M (6M) 510 2060 8350 16470

S (3M) 810 3260 13210 24710

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [ ]

[Picture Size] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (12M) 89 360 1460 2900

M (6M) 100 410 1690 3380

S (3M) 110 450 1830 3630

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∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

•

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

• [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

FSH 14m00s 1h1m 4h10m 8h27m

SH 14m00s 1h1m 4h10m 8h27m

• [MP4]

[Rec Quality] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

FHD 12m18s 50m6s 3h23m14s 6h51m13s

HD 23m30s 1h35m39s 6h28m00s 13h5m5s

VGA 51m43s 3h30m32s 14h13m55s 28h47m50s

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

been recorded.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is

29 minutes 59 seconds.
Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is
29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is
large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

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

Note

The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.

•

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

• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the

subjects.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• 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.

• 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 [ ]/[ ].

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

•

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

• Touch [ ] 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.

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Preparation

Touch [Set] to set.

Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.

Changing the Clock Setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P60)

•

The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.

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

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

Note

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the

•

pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen

of the camera.

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A

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode

Press [MENU/SET].

Touch [Rec Mode].

• A screen listing the Recording Mode is displayed.

• It is also possible to display the screen

listing the Recording Mode by touching
the Recording Mode icon in Recording
Mode.

Touch the Recording Mode to select.

• The explanation A for the touched Recording Mode is

displayed.

• If you release your finger, the mode will be selected. If you

hold your finger on the screen, move it to an area with no
icons and then release, the mode will not be selected.

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∫ Basic

Intelligent Auto Mode (P37)

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

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P41)

Easily match settings selected by the camera to your preferences and record.

Programme AE Mode (P45)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

∫ Advanced

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P108)

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

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P109)

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

Manual Exposure Mode (P110)

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

Custom Mode (P132)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Scene Guide Mode (P112)

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

Creative Control Mode (P122)

Record while checking the image effect.

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Tips for taking good pictures

Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side
and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A or the microphone B with your fingers or

other objects.

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.

Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function)

This function detects the vertical orientation when you record with the camera vertically
orientated. When you play back the recording, the recording is automatically displayed in
vertical orientation. (Only available when [Rotate Disp.] (P72) is set to [ON].)

When taking pictures

•

When recording with this unit, Direction Detection can be performed even if you are using a
lens that is not compatible with the Direction Detection Function.

• When the camera is held vertically and tilted significantly up or down to record, the Direction

Detection Function may not work correctly.

• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.

• You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.

When playing back pictures

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Applicable modes:

Taking a Still picture

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

Select [Focus Mode] from the [Rec] menu. (P60)

Touch the item.

• Select [Focus Mode] according to the movement of the

subject and the scene you are recording.

The movement of the

Item

subject and the scene

(recommended)

Subject is still

AFS

(Scenery, anniversary
photograph, etc.)

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

“AFF” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus
Flexible”. In this mode, focusing is performed

Movement cannot be

AFF

predicted
(Children, pets, etc.)

automatically when the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
If the subject moves while the shutter button is
pressed halfway, the focus is corrected to match
the movement automatically.

“AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus
Continuous”. In this mode, while the shutter
button is pressed halfway, focusing is constantly

AFC

Subject is moving
(Sport, trains, etc.)

performed to match the movement of the
subject. When the subject is moving, the
focusing is performed by predicting the subject
position at the time of recording. (Movement
prediction)

MF

Set the focus manually. (P96)

• When recording using [AFF], [AFC]

– It may take time to focus on the subject when operate the zoom 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.
– While the shutter button pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen.

• Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate. Refer to the website on

P12.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

Description of settings

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B

A

Press the shutter button halfway.

Focus Mode AFS

Focus

Focus indication A On Blinks

AF area B Green —

Sound Beeps 2 times —

Focus Mode AFF/AFC

Focus

Focus indication A On Blinks or Off

AF area B

Sound

¢1 When AF Mode is set to [ ], the first AF area at which focus is achieved may be

displayed momentarily while pressing halfway.

¢2 A beep will be emitted when focus is first achieved during the pressing halfway.

When the subject is
focused

When the subject is
focused

¢1

Green

Beeps 2 times

¢2

• When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the camera will operate as if

[AFS] has been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS].

When the subject is not
focused

When the subject is not
focused

—

—

Note

The focus range is different depending on the lens used.

•

– When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used: 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (Wide to focal length

20 mm) to ¶, 0.3 m (0.99 feet) (focal length 21 mm to Tele) to ¶

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

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used: 0.18 m (0.59 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

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AB

Taking a Still picture

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

Select the Recording Mode.

• For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29.

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.)

• When the image is correctly focused, the picture

will be taken, since the [Focus Priority] (P156) is
set initially to [ON].

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

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×

Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function

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

Touch [ ].

Touch [ ].

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

Touch Shutter function becomes possible.

Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.

• AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF mode is displayed at the position you touch, and

picture is taken when it is focused when the AF mode is set to [š], [ ], [ ] or [Ø].

• The position you touched is enlarged and picture is taken when it is focused when the AF

mode is set to [ ]. (Cannot be set at the edge 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 by dragging it (P10).

∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function

Touch [ ].

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 [AFF] or [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] (P146)

is set to [Ù]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around
the touched location.

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Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen

Press [DISP.] to change.

• Screen will switch as follows:

A With information
B Without information

¢ 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]. (P155)

Note

If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display will

•

disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the LCD monitor to make the display reappear.

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Recording Mode:

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without
thinking about them.

Set Recording Mode to [ ].

• For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29.

• Defocus control can be set by touching [ ] on the recording screen

and then touching [ ]. (P43)

• When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function works. It is also

possible by pressing the cursor button towards 2, and then pressing
the shutter button halfway. For details, refer to P92.

∫ About [¦] button

By pressing the [¦] button, you can switch between the
Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode of the Recording Mode
and other modes.

•

When the Recording Mode is or , the [¦] button
lights up. (Light turns off during recording)

• To switch between and of the Recording Modes,

use the Recording Mode setting method of P29.

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∫ 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 colour
changes to the usual red.

Depending on the identified scene, the camera may display [ ],
which allows you to select the camera-recommended effects. For
details, refer to “Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects” on

P40.

When taking pictures

>

¦

[i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery]

[i-Macro]

[i-Night Portrait]

¢1

[i-Night Scenery]

¢2

[i-Baby]

[i-Sunset]

¢1 Only when [ ] (AUTO) is selected.
¢2 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.

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)

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

the Scene Guide 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.

• 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 [ ].

• 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 colour 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.

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∫ About the flash

Flash mode is set to [Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open.
When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye
Reduction), [ ], or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightness.

Note

Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P79)

•

• When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.

• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].

∫ Functions that work automatically and menu options which are disabled

The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the
optimal settings.

–

Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Face Detection /Auto White Balance/
Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/[Quick AF]/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[i.Dynamic]/
[Long Shtr NR]/[Shading Comp.]/[AF Assist Lamp]

Because the camera makes the optimal settings automatically, the following menus are
disabled.

Menu Item

Items other than [Standard] and [Monochrome] in [Photo Style]/

[Rec]

[Motion Picture]

[Custom]

•

For the setting method of the menu, refer to P60.

[Sensitivity]/[ISO Limit Set]/[ISO Increments]/[Extended ISO]/[Quick
AF]/[Metering Mode]/[Flash]/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/
[i.Dynamic]/[Long Shtr NR]/[Shading Comp.]/[Digital Zoom]

Items other than [Standard] and [Monochrome] in [Photo Style]/
[Metering Mode]/[i.Resolution]/[i.Dynamic]/[Digital Zoom]/[Flkr
Decrease]

[Cust.Set Mem.]/[Expo.Meter]/[AF/AE Lock]/[AF Assist Lamp]/
[AF+MF]

Note

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.

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A

Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects

Depending on the scene that is automatically identified, it may be possible to select from
among a number of different image effects (filters) automatically recommended by the
camera, with reference to example images. (Only available when [Recommended Filter]
on the recording menu is set to [ON]. At the time of purchase, this setting is [ON].)

Touch the [ ], which is automatically displayed

after automatic detection.

• The selection screen for camera-recommended effects is

displayed.

Select an image effect (filters) with reference to
the example images, and touch.

• The image effect of the selected example image will be applied

in a preview display

• The image effect can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ] .

A.

Touch [Set].

• The Creative Control Mode for the selected image effect is set.

Note

Touch [Switch] to switch between displaying 2 or 3 example images

•

on the screen for selecting image effects.

• [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. Touch to return to

Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode.

• When using a recommended filter, you cannot use menus or

recording functions not available in Intelligent Auto ( or )
Mode, or menus or recording function not available in Creative
Control Mode.
For example, when you use the recommended filter, recording with
flash is not available.

• For how to adjust the image effects and other information, refer to

“Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)”

on P122

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Recording Mode:

Easily adjust and record

(Intelligent Auto Plus Mode)

The brightness and colour optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your
preferences. This mode is useful if you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the
settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences.

Set Recording Mode to [ ].

• For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29.

• Except for allowing setting of the brightness and colour,

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode is identical to Intelligent Auto Mode.
For details on automatic functions, settings which you can
change and automatic scene recognition etc., refer to P37

P40.

Setting brightness

1 Touch [ ].

2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.

The settings screen can also be displayed from the

•

recording screen by pressing cursor button 3.

–

3 Drag the slide bar to set.

•

This will adjust the brightness of the image.

• Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial.

• Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You

can also return to the recording screen by pressing the
cursor button 3.

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Setting colour

1 Touch [ ].

2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.

The settings screen can also be displayed from the

•

recording screen by pressing cursor button 1.

3 Drag the slide bar to set.

•

This will adjust the colour of the image from a reddish
colour to a bluish colour.

• Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial.

• Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You

can also return to the recording screen by pressing the
cursor button 1.

Note

•

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

• The brightness and colour settings will return to the default

(centre point) when the power switch is switched [OFF] or the
camera is switched to another Recording Mode.

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Applicable modes:

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function

You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.

Touc h [ ].

Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.

Drag the slide bar to set.

• Setting can also be performed by rotating the control

dial.

Recording of pictures or motion pictures.

• Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching [ ].

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

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Note

On the Defocus Control setting screen of Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode, the AF Mode is

•

[Ø].
You can set the location of the AF area by touching the screen. (Size cannot be changed)

• After beginning motion picture recording, the amount of defocus will vary 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.
(When recording dark scenes in rooms etc., the aperture may remain fully open and leave the
defocus state unchanged, even when you move the slide bar from end to end.)

• 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, Defocus Control function may not operate.

Refer to the website for compatible lenses.

• In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, Defocus Control cannot be used.

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Recording Mode:

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings

(Programme 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 the [Rec]
menu.

Set Recording Mode to [ ].

• For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29.

Note

The shutter speed is automatically set between about 20 seconds and 1/4000th of a second in

•

the following cases.

– When the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO160].
– When the aperture value is set to F3.5 [when the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042,

H-FS014042) is attached].

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

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Programme Shift

In Programme AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed
without changing the exposure. This is called Programme 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
Programme 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 Programme Shift by rotating the control

dial.

During display of the numerical values, each press of the cursor button 3 switches

•

between Programme Shift and Exposure Compensation. (P83)

• Rotate the control dial to display the [Expo.Meter] B. (P155)

• The Programme Shift indication A appears on the screen when Programme Shift is

activated.

• To cancel Programme Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the control dial until the

Programme Shift indication disappears.
Programme Shift is easily cancelled by setting [Fn Button Set] on the [Custom] menu to
[One Push AE]. (P107)

∫ Example of Programme Shift

[When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used]

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

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

Note

EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value].

•

The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.

• If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value

and shutter speed turn red and blink.

• Programme Shift is cancelled and the camera returns to normal Programme AE Mode if more

than 10 seconds pass after Programme Shift is activated. However, the Programme Shift
setting is memorised.

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

light.

• Programme Shift is available in all [Sensitivity] settings except [ ].

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Applicable modes:

Recording Motion Picture

This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or
motion pictures recorded in MP4.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
Refer to page 12 for details.

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

Focusing varies depending on the settings of the [Focus Mode] and the [Continuous AF] in
the [Motion Picture] menu.

Focus Mode Continuous AF Settings

You can have the camera focus

ON

AFS/AFF/AFC

OFF

MF

•

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] 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.

ON You can focus manually.

OFF

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.

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A

B

C

Recording Motion Picture

• Screen here is an example of when the Recording Mode is set to [ ] (Programme AE

Mode).

Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.

A Elapsed recording time
B Available recording time

• Recording of motion picture appropriate for each

mode is possible.

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

motion pictures.

• If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being

performed, part of the display will disappear. Press [DISP.] or
touch the LCD monitor to make the display reappear.

• When recording a motion picture, do not cover the microphone

with your fingers or other objects.

• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

• For the motion picture menu settings such as [Rec Mode], [Rec

Quality], [Wind Cut] and [Mic Level Adj.], refer P151 to 153.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on
a large format TV or for saving to disc.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when
uploading videos to the internet.

∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or
sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment
compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed
properly. In this case, use this unit.

•

For details on MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.

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

(This Site is English only.)

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Note

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

•

during the recording of a motion picture.

• When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), if you take your finger off the zoom lever or

focus lever during recording of a motion picture, the sound of the lever returning may be
recorded. When returning the lever to its starting position, do so quietly.

• When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), zoom speed may be slower than normal in

recording motion pictures.

• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.

• 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] (P158) 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. (P76)

• Sound will not be recorded with [Miniature Effect] in Creative Control Mode.

• With [Miniature Effect] in Creative Control Mode, approximately 1/8 of the time period is

recorded. (If you record for 8 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be
approximately 1 minute long)

• If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using [Miniature Effect] of the

Creative Control Mode, the camera may go on recording for a certain period. Please continue
to hold the camera until the recording finishes.

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

Also, the [ISO Limit Set] will not operate.

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

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

motion pictures. (P190)

• 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.

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.

– [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations] and [Soft Image of a Flower] in Scene Guide

Mode

– [Soft Focus] and [Star Filter] in Creative Control Mode

• It will be recorded in following categories for certain Recording Modes. A motion picture

recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for the ones not listed below.

Selected Recording Mode

Recording Mode while

recording motion picture

• Programme AE Mode

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Normal motion picture

• Manual Exposure Mode

• [Clear in Backlight] in Scene Guide Mode Portrait Mode

• [Clear Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape] and [Clear Night

Portrait] in Scene Guide Mode

Low Light Mode

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Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures

Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous
recording)

During motion picture recording, press the
shutter button fully to record a still picture.

• Simultaneous recording indicator A is displayed while

recording still pictures.

• You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function

(P35).

Note

•

Pictures will be recorded with a picture size of [S] (2 M). The picture quality may be different to
[S] (2 M) of standard pictures.

• Only JPEG images are recorded when [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. (When set

to [ ], still pictures will be recorded in [Quality] of [A].)

• Up to 3 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the motion picture.

• The picture aspect ratio will be fixed to [W].

• Simultaneous recording is not possible in the following cases:

– When [Rec Mode] is set to [VGA] in [MP4]

• In the Creative Control Mode [Miniature Effect], there may be a slight delay between fully

pressing the shutter button and recording.

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Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures

Playing Back Pictures

Press [(].

Forward or rewind the image by dragging 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.

• Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to play back on this unit.

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CAL

A

Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback)

Touc h [ ].

• It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the

following icons.

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

• Playback screen can also be switched by rotating the control

dial.

• Switch the screen by touching [ ]/[ ] if these are displayed on

the slide bar.

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

A Slide bar

• The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the screen up

or down.

• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

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

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CAL

CAL

Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

Touch [ ] on the Multi Playback screen.

Touch [ ]/[ ] 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].

Touch the picture you wish to play back.

• To return to the calendar screen display, turn the control dial 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 the 1st January, 2012.

• 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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A

DISP.

60

F3.5

0

AWB

1/98

16016

0

WB

ISO

STD.

Using the Playback Zoom

Touch the part to enlarge firmly.

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

You can also enlarge/reduce the picture by rotating the control dial.

•

• 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.

• You can move the enlarged part by dragging (P10) the screen.

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

• When you touch [ ], the magnification becomes lower.

Changing the information displayed on the playback screen

Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.

• Screen will switch as follows:

  

60

1/98

1/98

AWB

AWB

0

16

0

60

F3.5

60

F3.5

F3.5

0

WB

AWB

ISO

160

AFS

P

10:00 1.DEC.2012

2011.12. 1 10:00

s

100-0001

RGB

STD.

STD.

1/98

F3.5

0

100-0001

60

ISO

160



A With information
B Detailed information display¢2 (P193)

C Histogram display
D Without information (Highlight display)
E Without information

¢1 If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display

will disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the LCD monitor to make the display reappear.

¢2 It is not displayed during the Playback Zoom, while playing back a motion picture, or during

slide show.

¢3 This is displayed if [Highlight] (P155) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
¢4 If no operation is performed for a number of seconds, [ ] and other touch icons will

¢1

¢2

(P193)

¢1, 2, 3, 4

¢4

disappear.

• Histogram is displayed in R (red), G (green), B (blue), and Y (luminance) during the playback.

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Playing Back Motion Pictures

The motion picture file formats that can be played back on this unit are AVCHD (excluding
AVCHD Progressive) recorded on a Panasonic Digital Camera (LUMIX), MP4, and
QuickTime Motion JPEG.

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 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 play back motion pictures.

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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.

Play/Pause Stop

Fast rewind Fast forward

Frame-by-frame rewind
(while pausing)

¢

Reduce volume level

¢ Not displayed when playing back motion pictures recorded with [Miniature Effect] in

Creative Control Mode.

Frame-by-frame forward
(while pausing)

¢

Increase volume level

• Display at the right of the screen while playing back corresponds to 3/4/2/1 on the

cursor button.

• 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.

Note

•

When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.

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

software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• Motion pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to play back on this unit.

• Motion pictures recorded with [Miniature Effect] in Creative Control Mode play back at

approximately 8 times speed.

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Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture

You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture.

Touch [ ] during Motion Picture playback.

Touc h [ ].

• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is

selected.
Touch [ ] to exit Motion Picture playback after it is executed.

Note

It will be saved with [Picture Size] set to [S] (2 M), [Aspect Ratio] set to [W], and [Quality] set

•

to [›].

• Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality.

• While recording [MP4], using [VGA], the ability to create still pictures is disabled.

• You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.

• [ ] is displayed during playback of still pictures created from motion pictures.

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Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

To delete a single picture

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

• The same operation can be performed by pressing

[].

Touch [Delete Single].

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].

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

Touc h [ ].

Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All].

• [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed.

Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].

• It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favourite when [All Delete

Except Favorite] is selected with the [Delete All] set.

(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Touch the
picture to be deleted.

(repeat this step)

• [‚] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again cancels

the setting.

(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Touch [OK].

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].

Note

Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC

•

adaptor (optional).

• 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, they will not be deleted even if

[Delete All] or [All Delete Except Favorite] is selected.

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Setting the Menu

This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximise
your picture taking experience.
In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.

Setting menu items

You can set the menus using two types of operation - touch operations in which you touch
the screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor button and rotate the
control dials.

•

If you set [Menu Resume] (P159) 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].

• The top menu screen is displayed.

Touch the menu icon.

Menu Description of settings

[Rec Mode]
(P29)

[Rec]
(P139 to 150)

[Motion Picture]
(P151 to 153)

[Custom]
(P154 to 159)

[Setup]
(P67 to 73)

[Playback]
(P160 to 172)

This menu is for setting the Recording Mode.

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

This menu lets you set the [Rec Mode], [Rec Quality],
and 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.

This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print
Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

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orAor

or

(When operating buttons)

Press 3/4/2/1 of the cursor button or rotate the
control dial to select the menu, and press [MENU/SET].

Touch the menu item.

• The explanation A for the touched menu item is

displayed.

• The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].

(When operating buttons)

Press 3/4 of the cursor button or rotate the control
dial to select the menu item, and press [MENU/SET].

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

the control dial to move to the next screen.

• You can also move to the next screen by pressing [DISP.].

Touch the Setting to set.

• The explanation for the content of the touched setting is

displayed.

• The figure on the right is an example of setting

[i.Dynamic] from [OFF] to [HIGH].

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear

or it may be displayed in a different way.

(When operating buttons)

Press 3/4 of the cursor button or rotate the control
dial to select the settings, and press [MENU/SET].

Description of the icon is displayed by touching the icon for menu item/setting in steps 3
and

4.

It will be set when you release your finger.

–
– It will not be set when you move your finger to the position where there is no icon, and then

release your finger.

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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∫ Close the menu

Touch [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.

(When operating buttons)

Press [ ].

∫ Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu

Touch [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons A.

• Select a menu item next and set it.

(When operating buttons)

1

Press 2 of the cursor button.

2 Press 4 of the cursor button or rotate the control dial to select the [Setup]

menu icon [ ].

3 Press 1 of the cursor button.

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Setting the menu screen background

You can set the background for the menu screen according to your preferences. You can
also set one of the recorded still images as the background on the top menu screen.

Setting the top menu screen background

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the top menu.

2 Touch [Background Image].

3 Touch the item.

[From SD card]

[From internal
memory]

[Registered image] Sets the last image selected from the SD card as the background.

[No static image] Sets a background without an image.

Touch [From internal memory], [Registered image] or [No static image] to change to the

•

selected background.

Select a background from the recorded images. The selected
image is registered in this unit. (Only 1 image can be registered. If
an image has already been registered, it will be overwritten.)

Selects an image already held on this unit as the background.

4 (When [From SD card] is selected) Drag the screen

horizontally and select an image.

5 (When [From SD card] is selected) Touch [Set].

•

Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes]
is selected.

Note

•

Images recorded using another device cannot be used as the background.

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Setting the menu screen background

1 Select [Menu Background] on the [Setup] menu. (P60)
2 Select and touch background colour.

Exit the menu after it is set.

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Setting the Quick Menu

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

•

The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display
style the camera is in. Items that cannot be used are displayed in grey.

[Q.MENU/Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] (Quick Menu) or as [Fn1]
(function button). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to Quick Menu.

•

To switch the setting, select using [Q.MENU/Fn1] 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 [Fn1] (function button) is selected.

Refer to P103 for details about the function button.

Press [Q.MENU/Fn1] to display the Quick Menu.

Touch the menu item.

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

Select and touch the setting.

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

Note

When [Touch Q.Menu] in [Touch Settings] on the Custom Menu is
set to [ON], you can display the Quick Menu by a touch operation.
When [Miniature Effect] or [One Point Color] in Creative Control
Mode is set or when the [Q.MENU/Fn1] on the Custom Menu is set
to [Fn1], touch [ ] to display the Quick Menu.

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B

A

∫ 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.

A Items that can be setup as Quick Menus.

B 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 cancelled and that space will become
empty.

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

• Items that can be set are as follows:

[Rec] menu

[Photo Style] (P139)

•

• [Picture Setting] (P141)

• [Quality] (P142)

• [Sensitivity] (P143)

• [Focus Mode] (P32)

• [Metering Mode] (P146)

• [Flash] (P79)

• [i.Resolution] (P147)

• [i.Dynamic] (P148)

• [Ex. Tele Conv.]

(still pictures/motion pictures) (P76)

• [Digital Zoom] (P76)

• [Stabilizer] (P74)

[Motion Picture] menu [Custom] menu

•

[Motion Pic. Set] (P151 , 152) • [Histogram] (P154)

• [Guide Line] (P155)

• [Step Zoom] (P157)

• [Zoom Speed] (P157)

• [Rec Area] (P158)

3 Touch [Exit].

•

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

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A

B

C

D

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 P60.

[Clock Set] —

•

Refer to P27 for details.

Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
You can display the local times at the travel destinations and
record them on the pictures you take.

After selecting [Destination] or [Home], select your area with
[ ]/[ ] and touch [Set].

•

Set [Home] first thing after purchasing. [Destination] can be set after
setting up [Home].

“ [Destination]:

[World Time]

Travel destination area

A Current time of the destination area
B Time difference from home area

– [Home]:

Your home area

C Current time
D Time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

• Touch [ ] if you are using Summer Time. (The time will move forward by 1 hour.) Touch

again return to standard time.

• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time

difference from the home area.

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Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the name
of the travel destination can be set.
You can display the number of days that have passed when
playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures
with [Text Stamp] (P164).

[Travel Setup]:

[SET]: Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days

(how many days after) of the travel are recorded.

[Travel Date]

[OFF]

• The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after

the return date. If the [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], [Location] will
also be set to [OFF].

[Location]:

[SET]: Travel destination is recorded at the time of recording.

[OFF]

• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on

P138.

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.

If you set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in
the clock setting and the travel destination setting.

• The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• On pictures taken before the departure date, [-] (minus) is displayed in orange and the number

of days that have passed is not recorded.

• If the travel date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that involves date

change between the [Home] and [Destination]. (It will be recorded)

• The [Travel Date] feature is disabled when recording [AVCHD] motion pictures.

• While recording motion pictures, the [Location] feature is disabled.

Set the volume of the focus confirmation beep, the self-timer beep
and the alarm beep.

[Beep]

[u] (High)
[t] (Low)
[s] (Muted)

[Volume]

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

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.

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Brightness, colour, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor is
adjusted.

[ ] ([Brightness]):

Adjust the brightness.

[ ] ([Contrast · Saturation]):

Adjust the contrast or clarity of colours.

[ ] ([Red Tint]):

[LCD Display]

Adjust the red tint.

[ ] ([Blue Tint]):

Adjust the blue tint.

1 Select and touch the setting.
2 Drag the slide bar to adjust.

•

Adjusting can also be performed by
rotating the control dial.

3 Touch [Set].

• Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. 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 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 if no operations are performed

for 30 seconds when recording in [MODE1]. It will light up brightly again by button or touch
operation.

• When [AUTO] or [MODE1] is set, the usage time is reduced.

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

• 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 adaptor (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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The unit can be set up to prevent unnecessary battery
consumption. You can set up the unit to automatically switch off
the power, automatically switch off the LCD monitor, or display in
such a way that the power consumption of the LCD monitor is
reduced.

[Sleep Mode]:

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
used for the time selected on the setting.

[Economy]

[10MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]/[OFF]

[Auto LCD Off]:

The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not
been used for the time selected on the setting.

[30MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]

[Live View Mode]:

Sets the LCD monitor to display in such a way that power
consumption is reduced.

[NORMAL]/[ECO]

• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [Sleep Mode].

• To turn the LCD monitor on again, press any button or touch the LCD monitor.

• [Sleep Mode] does not work in the following cases.

– When using the AC adaptor (optional)
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion pictures
– During a slide show

• When [Live View Mode] is set to [ECO] the image quality on the recording screen may be

worse than when it is set to [NORMAL], but this does not affect the recorded image.

• When [Live View Mode] is set to [NORMAL], the usage time is reduced.

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

[Auto Review]

[HOLD]:

The pictures are displayed until shutter button is pressed halfway.

[5SEC]/[3SEC]/[1SEC]/[OFF]

• If it is set to [HOLD] when the camera is set to [ ] or [ ], switching of the playback screen

display or enlargement by rotating the control dial is possible during Auto Review.

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

burst pictures with [H] set, and recording with Auto Bracket. (Will not hold)

• [Auto Review] is disabled when Burst Mode is set to [M] or [L].

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[USB Mode]

[Output]

Basic

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]:

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.

This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.

[Video Out]:

Set to match the colour television system in each country.

[NTSC]:

Video output is set to NTSC system.

[PAL]:

Video output is set to PAL system.

•

This will operate when the AV cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable
(optional) is connected.

[TV Aspect]:

Set to match the type of TV.

W [16:9]:

When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

X [4:3]:

When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

•

This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected.

[HDMI Mode]:

Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the
HDMI compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using
the HDMI mini cable (optional).

[AUTO]:

The output resolution is automatically set based on the
information from the connected TV.

[1080i]:

The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for
output.

1

¢

[576p]

/[480p]

The progressive method with 576

2

¢

:

¢1

/480¢2 available scan lines

is used for output.

¢1 When [Video Out] is set to [PAL]
¢2 When [Video Out] is set to [NTSC]

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

• 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.)

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Basic

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]

[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.

[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.

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

• Refer to P179 for details.

Setup the output method for 3D pictures.

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

[3D Playback]

[]: 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.

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

• Refer to P175 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.

This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were

[Rotate Disp.]

recorded holding the camera vertically.

[ON]/[OFF]

• Refer to P51 for information about how to play back pictures.

• When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless

the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows
recording information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association)”.

• It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.

• The display is not rotated during Multi Playback.

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Basic

[Menu Background] Set the background colour for the menu screen.

• Refer to P63 for details.

[Language] Set the language displayed on the screen.

• If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired

language.

[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.

• Touch [Software info] on the version display screen to display information about the software on

the unit.

[No.Reset]

Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

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

• 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

(P73) 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.

[Reset]

The [Rec] or [Setup]/[Custom] menu settings are reset to the
initial settings.

• When the recording setting is reset, the content of the following settings is also reset.

– The [Face Recog.] setting
– The [Profile Setup] setting

• When [Setup]/[Custom] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.

– The [World Time] setting
– The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location)
– [Registered image] set as the background of the Top Menu screen (P63)

• 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 card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting your nearest Service

Centre.

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Recording

Applicable modes:

Recording

Optical Image Stabiliser

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 stabiliser function is required.

The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS014042) supports the stabiliser function.

–
– The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not support the stabiliser function.

∫ Setting the Stabiliser in the [Rec] menu

1 Select [Stabilizer] in the [Rec] menu. (P60)
2 Touch the item.

Item

[]
(Normal)

Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for.

Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements. This mode is ideal

[]
(Panning)

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).

[Stabilizer] does not work.

[OFF]

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

•

The [Stabilizer] feature is only available if the lens you are using has an internal stabiliser.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

Settings

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Recording

∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer], a tripod or the self-timer (P88).

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
– [Clear Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape],

[Glittering Illuminations] and [Clear Night Portrait] in Scene Guide Mode

– 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 Stabiliser by switching the O.I.S. switch on the lens to [ON]. (At the
time of purchase, it is initially set to [ ].)

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

displayed on the screen at that time.

• The stabiliser function may not be effective in the following cases.

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

– 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.

• The panning effect in [ ] 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

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Recording

W

T

T

W

Applicable modes:

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

(In , and modes, you can only use Optical Zoom and Extra Tele Conversion)

Zoom operations differ depending on the lens.

When using the interchangeable lens
(H-PS14042) having a zoom lever

Move to T side:

Enlarges distant
subject

Move to W side:

Widens angle of view

•

The zoom speed
varies depending on
how far you move
the zoom lever.

•

The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not have a zoom lever and zoom ring.

∫ Optical Zoom

By operating the zoom lever or zoom ring, you can zoom out to record landscapes etc. in
wide angle (Wide) or zoom in to make people and objects appear closer (Tele).

∫ Extra Tele Conversion (EX)

To enlarge further, set the [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu
to [ON].

•

When the [Ex. Tele Conv.] ([Rec] menu) is used, set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture size
with [ ]).

When using the interchangeable lens
(H-FS014042) having a zoom ring

Rotate to T side:

Enlarges distant
subject

T

Rotate to W side:

Widens angle of view

W

∫ Digital Zoom

Further enlargement is possible by setting the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu or the
[Motion Picture] menu to [2k] or [4k].

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Recording

∫ Types of zooms and recording magnification

Feature Optical Zoom

Recording
magnification

Picture quality No deterioration No deterioration

¢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 quality setting [SH] or [HD] is selected.

When [FSH], [FHD] is selected, there will be no enlarging with the Extra Tele Conversion
(1k).
When [VGA] is selected, Extra Tele Conversion factor will change to 4.2k.

Different depending on
the lens used.

Extra Tele Conversion

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

(EX)

¢1

¢2

Digital Zoom

[2k]
[4k]

The higher the
magnification level, the
greater the deterioration.

Note

When the Extra 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] (P158) setting to the
mode you wish to record in.

• When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P88) for taking

pictures.

• The [Ex. Tele Conv.] ([Rec] menu) and [Digital Zoom] are disabled in the following modes:

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

• In [Toy Effect] of Creative Control Mode, the [Ex. Tele Conv.] and [Digital Zoom] cannot be

used.

• In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, the [Digital Zoom] cannot be used.

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Recording

Zooming using touch operations

You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom)

For touch zoom, a lens that supports power zoom (electrically operated zoom) is
required.

–

The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is compatible with power zoom.

– The interchangeable lenses (H-FS014042, H-H014) are not compatible with power zoom.

For compatible lenses, please see the Panasonic website.

•

Touc h [ ] .

Touc h [ ] .

• The slide bar is displayed.

Perform zoom operations by dragging the
slide bar.

• The zoom speed varies depending on the touched

position.

[ ]/[ ] Zooms slowly

[ ]/[ ] Zooms quickly

• Touch [ ] again to end touch zoom operations.

Note

When [Step Zoom] (P157) is set to [ON], the slide bar for step

•

zoom is displayed.

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Recording

Applicable modes:

Taking Pictures using the 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 flash to match the recording.

•

Open the flash.

1 Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P60)
2 Touch the item.

•

Exit the menu after it is set.

Item Description of settings

‰: Forced Flash ON

:
Forced O N/Red-Eye
Reduction

: Slow Sync.

:
Slow Sync./
Red-Eye Reduction

Œ:

Forced Flash

OFF

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.

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

• 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 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.

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

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

is not permitted.

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

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Recording

∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode

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

‰ Œ

Intelligent Auto Mode —

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode —

Programme AE Mode ±±±±±

Aperture-Priority AE Mode ±±±±±

Shutter-Priority AE Mode ±±——±

Manual Exposure Mode ±±——±

Creative Control Mode ———— ±

[Clear Portrait] ±¥——±

[Silky Skin] ±¥——±

[Backlit Softness] ————¥

[Clear in Backlight] ¥ ———±

[Relaxing Tone] ————¥

[Sweet Child's Face] ±¥——±

[Distinct Scenery] ————¥

[Bright Blue Sky] ————¥

[Romantic Sunset Glow] ————¥

[Vivid Sunset Glow] ————¥

[Glistening Water] ————¥

Scene Guide
Mode

¢ Cannot be set using the [Rec] menu. [ ] is set when the flash is opened. (P39)

[Clear Nightscape] ————¥

[Cool Night Sky] ————¥

[Warm Glowing Nightscape] ————¥

[Artistic Nightscape] ———— ¥

[Glittering Illuminations] ———— ¥

[Clear Night Portrait] — — — ¥±

[Soft Image of a Flower] ¥ ———±

[Appetizing Food] ¥ ———±

[Cute Dessert] ¥ ——— ±

[Freeze Animal Motion] ¥ ———±

[Clear Sports Shot] ¥ ———±

[Monochrome] ¥±±±±

¢—¢—¢—¢

¢—¢—¢—¢

±

±

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Recording

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

necessary.

• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. When changing scene using

Scene Guide Mode, the Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the default value with
each change of scene.

• Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.

∫ The available flash range

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. The
distance at which light from the flash is blocked by lens, and the distance to which light
from the flash is delivered vary depending on the lens used.

•

The available flash range is an approximation.

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Available flash range

Wide Te le

[AUTO] in [Sensitivity]

30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.7 m
(18.8 feet)

30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.5 m
(11.5 feet)

[AUTO] in

[Sensitivity]

When the

interchangeable

lens (H-H014) is

used

Available flash

range

50 cm (1.65 feet)
to 8.0 m
(26.3 feet)

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Available flash range according to focal length of lens

Wide to 17 mm 18 mm Te le

Vignetting effect
occurs due to the
light of the flash.

(When the aspect ratio is [X].)

1.0m (3.29feet)
to 4.9 m
(16.1 feet)

• This is the range when [ISO Limit Set] (P144) is set to [OFF].

40 cm (1.32 feet)
to 3.5 m
(11.5 feet)

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Recording

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

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

‰

¢

to 1/160th 1 to 1/4000th

1/60

Œ

¢

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 ( or ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified

scene.

60 to 1/4000th

Note

•

When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if the subject is too close. If
[Highlight] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], regions of white saturation will blink black and
white when you play back or use Auto Review.

• Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects

may be discoloured by its heat or lighting.

• Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to Forced ON/

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.

• If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted.

• 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 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 repeatedly take pictures. 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.

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Recording

A B

Applicable modes:

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.

Press 3 (È) to switch to Exposure
Compensation operation.

Rotate the control dial to compensate the
exposure.

A Exposure Compensation value
B [Expo.Meter]

Underexposed

Properly
exposed

Overexposed

Rotate the control
dial to the right to
correct the exposure
in the plus direction.

•

Select [0] to return to the original exposure.

• Rotate the control dial to display the [Expo.Meter]. (P155) (However, it does not appear

in Mode.)

Note

The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

•

• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• When numerical values for aperture and shutter speed are displayed in Programme AE Mode,

each press of the cursor button 3 switches between Programme Shift (P46) and Exposure
Compensation.

• In Aperture-Priority AE Mode, each press of the cursor button 3 switches between Aperture

Setting (P108) and Exposure Compensation.

• In Shutter-Priority AE Mode, each press of the cursor button 3 switches between Shutter

Speed Setting (P109) and Exposure Compensation.

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Rotate the control
dial to the left to
correct the exposure
in the minus
direction.

Recording

Applicable modes:

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.

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 Depending on the recording conditions, the number of frames in a burst may be reduced.

(For example, when [i.Resolution] of the recording menu is set to [EXTENDED], the number
of frames in a burst may be reduced)

¢3 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed

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

Mode

With RAW files

Without RAW files

Max. 5 pictures

Depends on the capacity of the card

432

None Available Available

¢2, 3

[M]

(Middle speed)

[L]

(Low speed)

¢3

• The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings.
– [Picture Size] (P141)/[Quality] (P142)/[Sensitivity] (P143)/[Focus Mode] (P32)/[Focus Priority]

(P156)

• Burst speed can also be set with [Burst Rate] in the [Rec] menu.

• Refer to P142 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] (P156) in the [Custom]
menu and the setting for [Focus Mode] (P32) in the [Rec] menu.

Focus Mode Focus Priority Focus

AFS

AFF/AFC

¢1

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 [AFF] or [AFC]), [M] or [L], they are
adjusted each time you take a picture.

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

become slower.

• The Burst Mode is disabled in the following cases.

– [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations] and [Soft Image of a Flower] in Scene Guide

Mode

– [Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus] and [Star Filter] in Creative Control Mode
– When White Balance Bracket is set
– When recording motion pictures
– When recording using the flash

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

At the first picture

Normal focusing

Predicted focusing

¢2

¢3

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Recording

31/3

A

Applicable modes:

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.

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 [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto

Bracket

1 Select [Auto Bracket] in the [Rec] menu. (P60)
2 Touch [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence].
3 Touch the setting.

Item

[Single/Burst

Settings]

[Step]

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

•

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

• Exit the menu after it is set.

Settings

[ ] (single)

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

[3•1/3] (3 pictures)

[3•2/3] (3 pictures)

[5•1/3] (5 pictures)

[5•2/3] (5 pictures)

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.

• Auto Bracket is disabled in the following cases.

– [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations] and [Soft Image of a Flower] in Scene Guide

Mode

– [Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus] and [Star Filter] in Creative Control Mode
– When White Balance Bracket is set.
– When recording motion pictures
– When recording using the flash

Item

[Sequence]

Settings

[0/`/_]

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Recording

10

Applicable modes:

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

Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.

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

Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.

•

When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter
caused by pressing the shutter button.

Touch [Set].

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Recording

A

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]. (P156)

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

after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

• 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.

Note

Time setting for the self timer can also be set by [Self Timer] in the [Rec] menu.

•

• 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 when White Balance Bracket is set.

• The self-timer will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.

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Recording

Applicable modes:

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

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 to the subject specified on the touch screen.
(Set the [Touch AF] of the [Touch Settings] in the [Custom] menu to [ON].)
Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition.

Set the [Focus Mode] to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC] (P32).

Press 2 ().

Touc h t h e i t e m .

• AF area selection screen is displayed when 4 is pressed while

[š], [ ], [Ø], or [ ] is selected. For operation in the AF
area selection screen, refer to P94.

Touch [Set].

Note

It cannot be set to [š] in the following conditions.

•
– [Clear Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape],

[Glittering Illuminations], [Appetizing Food] and [Cute Dessert] in Scene Guide Mode.

• The [ ] is disabled in the following cases.
– [AFF] or [AFC] in the [Focus Mode].

• The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] when using the Digital Zoom or [Miniature Effect] in Creative

Control 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. (P94)

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

exposure to suit the person’s face. (P146)

• 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

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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 screen

You can lock the subject by touching it.

Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function.

•

• The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.

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

• Tracking AF and Face Detection will switch every time 2 is pressed in

the Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode.

Note

Exposure is adjusted in accordance with the locked subject when [Metering Mode] is set to

•

[C]. (P146)

• 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 Scene Guide Mode is [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations], [Soft Image of a

Flower] and [Monochrome]

– When Creative Control Mode is [Sepia], [Dynamic Monochrome], [Soft Focus] and [Cross

Process]

– When [Photo Style] 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 colour 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 centre 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. (P94)

About [Ø] (1-area-focusing)

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

Note

Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P94)

•

• When the subject is not in the centre 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].)

About [ ] (Pinpoint)

You can achieve a more precise focus on a point that is smaller than [Ø].

Note

The focus position can be set on an enlarged screen. (P95)

•

• Pressing the shutter button halfway displays the screen for checking the focus position

enlarged to approximately 5 times original size.
The time for which the display is enlarged can be set using [Pinpoint AF Time] (P156) in the
[Custom] menu.

• The size of the AF area displayed when the camera has achieved focus may change according

to the subject.

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

– When recording motion pictures

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

• Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function.

When selecting [š], [Ø]

Position and size of the AF area can be changed.

1 Touch the subject.

•

AF area setting screen is displayed.

• AF area setting screen can be displayed also by pressing 2

and then 4.

• AF area can be moved also by the cursor button in the AF

area setting screen.

• Touch [Reset] to return the AF area to the centre of the

screen.

2 Drag the slide bar to change the size of AF area

frame.

It can be changed to 4 different sizes.

•

• Enlarge/reduce can also be performed by rotating the

control dial.

3 Touch [Set].

•

It is also possible to set by pressing [MENU/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 screen for a while, AF
area frame will disappear, and only [i] display (centre point of
selected AF area frame) will remain on the screen.

• Setting of the AF area frame is cancelled when [ ] is

touched.

• AF area frame can be selected by the cursor button when the

AF area setting screen is displayed by pressing 2 and then 4. AF area frame is set by
pressing [MENU/SET].

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When selecting [ ]

You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.

•

The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.

1 Touch the subject.

•

The assist screen for setting the focus position is enlarged to
approximately 5 times original size.

• The assist screen can also be displayed by pressing 2, pressing

4 to display the enlarged position setting screen, and then
selecting the enlarged position using the cursor buttons and
pressing [MENU/SET].

2 Drag the screen to align the subject on the cross point of the crosshair in the

centre of the screen.

It is also possible to move the focus position with the cursor button.

•

• Touching [Reset] will bring the focus position back to the centre position.

• On the assist screen, it is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].

Note

The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode]

•

(P146) is set to [Ù]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness

around the AF area.

• When using digital zoom, the position and size of the AF area cannot be changed.

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A

B

A

B

Applicable modes:

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.

The operations used to focus manually differ depending on the lens.

When using the interchangeable lens
(H-PS14042) having a focus lever

Move to A side:

Focuses on nearby
subject

Move to B side:

Focuses on faraway
subject

•

The focusing speed
varies depending on
how far you move
the focus lever.

Set the [Focus Mode] in the [Rec] menu to [MF]. (P60)

Use the focus lever or focus ring on the lens to achieve focus.

• When [MF Assist] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and you

focus manually, the display will switch to the assist screen and
the image will be enlarged. (MF Assist A)

• When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and you

focus manually, the MF guide B is displayed on the screen.
You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side or
the far side.

When using the interchangeable lens
(H-FS014042, H-H014) having a focus
ring

Rotate to C side:

Focuses on nearby
subject

C

C

Rotate to D side:

Focuses on faraway
subject

D

D

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MF ASSIST

∫ Displaying the MF Assist

•

This is displayed by moving the focus lever, rotating the focus ring, or touching the screen. (In
the Creative Control Mode [Miniature Effect], MF Assistance cannot be displayed by 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].

∫ Changing the display of the MF Assist

You can switch the magnification factor between approx. 4 times, 5 times and 10 times. In
the case of 4 times magnification, the central region is magnified. In the case of 5 and 10
times magnification, the whole screen is magnified.

•

You can change the magnification by touching [ ]/[ ] or rotating the control dial.

∫ Moving the enlarged area

•

The enlarged area can be moved by dragging the screen (P10), 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
– When [Reset] is touched in the setup screen for the enlarged area

∫ Closing the MF Assist

•

It will close when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• It will also close by touching the [Exit] on the screen or pressing [MENU/SET].

• When displayed by moving the focus lever or rotating the focus ring, it is closed approximately

10 seconds after operations are 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 screen or a button.

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Technique for Manual Focus

1 Focus by moving the focus lever or

rotating the focus ring.

2 Move the lever or rotate the ring a little

further in the same direction.

3 Fine tune the focus by moving the focus

lever slightly in the opposite direction or
rotating the focus ring slightly in the
opposite direction.

Note

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

•

• After cancelling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.

• If you are taking close-up pictures
– We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P88).
– 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 0.2 m (0.66 feet) [When the

interchangeable lens
(H-PS14042) is used, Wide to
focal length 20 mm]

D 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the

interchangeable lens
(H-PS14042) is used, focal
length 21 mm to Tele]

E 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the

interchangeable lens
(H-FS014042) is used]

F 0.18 m (0.59 feet) [When the

interchangeable lens (H-H014)
is used]

Focus range

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Applicable modes:

Adjusting the White Balance

In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour 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.

• The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].

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

[]/[] The manually set value is used

[] When using the preset colour temperature setting

¢It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.

When taking pictures with the flash only

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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 colour 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
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin Colour Temperature

Note

•

Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary
depending on the lighting type, 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 Guide Mode, [White Balance] for the Scene
Guide Mode that was set will return to [AWB].

• In the Scene Guide Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].
– [Backlit Softness]/[Relaxing Tone]/[Distinct Scenery]/[Bright Blue Sky]/[Romantic Sunset

Glow]/[Vivid Sunset Glow]/[Glistening Water]/[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm
Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Clear Night Portrait]/
[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert]

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