Panasonic DMC-GH3 Advanced Manual
Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-GH3
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[Rec] ..............................................................P278
[Motion Picture]..............................................P280
[Custom] ........................................................P281
[Setup] ...........................................................P283
[Playback] ......................................................P285
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Contents
Finding the information you need.......................................................................2
Before Use
Care of the camera...............................................................................................9
Standard Accessories........................................................................................10
Names and Functions of Components.............................................................11
About the Lens ...................................................................................................19
Preparation
Changing the Lens.............................................................................................20
Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................22
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................24
• Charging ......................................................................................................24
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .................26
Inserting/Removing the Battery ........................................................................29
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) ..........................................................30
About the Card....................................................................................................31
• About cards that can be used with this unit .................................................31
• Formatting the card (initialisation)................................................................32
• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ........ 33
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ...........................................................................35
• Changing the Clock Setting .........................................................................36
Setting the Menu.................................................................................................37
• Setting menu items ......................................................................................37
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) .................................39
• Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item..........................................41
Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons)............. 42
Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu).....................................45
Setting your preferred operation methods ([Custom] Menu).........................53
Entering Text.......................................................................................................64
Basic
Tips for taking good pictures ............................................................................65
• Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) .....................65
Using the Viewfinder ..........................................................................................66
• Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder.................................................................66
• About the Eye Sensor AF ............................................................................67
• Setting the focus position with the Touch Pad .............................................67
Taking a Still picture...........................................................................................68
• Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function.........................................70
Recording Motion Picture..................................................................................71
Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen .....................72
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ............................................................75
• Playing Back Pictures ..................................................................................75
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• Playing Back Motion Pictures ......................................................................78
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture................................................79
• Playing Back Group Pictures .......................................................................79
• Changing the information displayed on the playback screen.......................81
Deleting Pictures................................................................................................82
Recording
Selecting the Recording Mode ..........................................................................84
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) .................85
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed...........................87
• Aperture-Priority AE Mode...........................................................................87
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................88
• Manual Exposure Mode ...............................................................................89
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)...........91
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded
(Scene Guide Mode) ...........................................................................................92
• [Clear Portrait]..............................................................................................93
• [Silky Skin] ...................................................................................................93
• [Backlit Softness] .........................................................................................93
• [Clear in Backlight].......................................................................................94
• [Relaxing Tone] ............................................................................................94
• [Sweet Child's Face] ....................................................................................94
• [Distinct Scenery].........................................................................................95
• [Bright Blue Sky] ..........................................................................................95
• [Romantic Sunset Glow] ..............................................................................95
• [Vivid Sunset Glow]......................................................................................95
• [Glistening Water] ........................................................................................96
• [Clear Nightscape] .......................................................................................96
• [Cool Night Sky] ...........................................................................................96
• [Warm Glowing Nightscape].........................................................................97
• [Artistic Nightscape] .....................................................................................97
• [Glittering Illuminations]................................................................................97
• [Clear Night Portrait] ....................................................................................98
• [Soft Image of a Flower]...............................................................................98
• [Appetizing Food].........................................................................................99
• [Cute Dessert]..............................................................................................99
• [Freeze Animal Motion] ..............................................................................100
• [Clear Sports Shot].....................................................................................100
• [Monochrome] ............................................................................................100
Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)........101
• [Expressive] ...............................................................................................103
• [Retro]........................................................................................................103
• [High Key] ..................................................................................................103
• [Low Key]...................................................................................................104
• [Sepia]........................................................................................................104
• [Dynamic Monochrome] .............................................................................104
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• [Impressive Art]..........................................................................................104
• [High Dynamic]...........................................................................................105
• [Cross Process]..........................................................................................105
• [Toy Effect] .................................................................................................105
• [Miniature Effect]........................................................................................106
• [Soft Focus]................................................................................................107
• [Star Filter]..................................................................................................107
• [One Point Color] .......................................................................................108
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode).....................................................................................109
• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) .................. 112
• Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone
(Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) ......................................................................113
Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) ....................................115
• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) .......... 115
• Recording using registered custom set......................................................116
Optical Image Stabilizer...................................................................................117
Taking Pictures with the Zoom........................................................................119
• Using the Extended Tele Conversion when taking pictures .......................120
• Zooming using touch operations................................................................122
Taking pictures by using the flash..................................................................123
• Changing Flash Mode................................................................................125
• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro............................................................127
• Adjust the flash output ...............................................................................128
• Synchronising the output of the built-in flash to
the Exposure Compensation .....................................................................128
• Changing the firing mode (Manual flash/wireless flash) ............................129
Compensating the Exposure...........................................................................133
Setting the Light Sensitivity ............................................................................134
Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................................136
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ....................................................................141
• About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)......................................................142
• Type of the Auto Focus Mode....................................................................143
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus................................................................148
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ........................................151
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode..................................................................153
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket...............................................................155
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.................................................................157
Using the [Rec] Menu.......................................................................................158
• [Photo Style]...............................................................................................158
• [Aspect Ratio].............................................................................................160
• [Picture Size]..............................................................................................160
• [Quality]......................................................................................................161
• [Metering Mode].........................................................................................162
• [Burst Rate]................................................................................................162
• [Auto Bracket] ............................................................................................162
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• [Self Timer].................................................................................................162
• [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control)..........................................163
• [i.Resolution] ..............................................................................................163
• [HDR] .........................................................................................................164
• [Multi Exp.].................................................................................................165
• [Time Lapse Shot]......................................................................................166
• [Electronic Shutter].....................................................................................167
• [Shutter Delay]...........................................................................................168
• [Flash] ........................................................................................................168
• [Red-Eye Removal]....................................................................................168
• [ISO Increments]........................................................................................169
• [Extended ISO]...........................................................................................169
• [Long Shtr NR]...........................................................................................169
• [Shading Comp.] ........................................................................................170
• [Ex. Tele Conv.]..........................................................................................170
• [Digital Zoom].............................................................................................170
• [Color Space] .............................................................................................171
• [Stabilizer] ..................................................................................................171
• [Face Recog.].............................................................................................172
• [Profile Setup] ............................................................................................176
Motion Picture
Recording Motion Picture................................................................................177
• Setting the format, size and frame rate......................................................177
• How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF).........180
• Recording Motion Picture...........................................................................180
• Recording while monitoring camera images ..............................................182
• Checking the sound while recording motion pictures.................................182
Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures............................183
Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/
shutter speed (Creative Video Mode) .............................................................184
• Motion pictures in slow and fast motion.....................................................185
• Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording................186
Setting the recording method of time code ...................................................187
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ....................................................................188
• [Rec Mode].................................................................................................188
• [Rec Quality] ..............................................................................................188
• [Exposure Mode]........................................................................................188
• [Frame Rate]..............................................................................................188
• [Picture Mode]............................................................................................188
• [Continuous AF] .........................................................................................189
• [Time Code] ...............................................................................................189
• [Rec Highlight]............................................................................................189
• [Ex. Tele Conv.]..........................................................................................189
• [Flkr Decrease]...........................................................................................189
• [Silent Operation] .......................................................................................190
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• [Mic Level Disp.].........................................................................................190
• [Mic Level Adj.]...........................................................................................190
• [Special Mic.]..............................................................................................190
• [Headphone Sound]...................................................................................191
• [Wind Cut]..................................................................................................191
Playback/Editing
Using the [Playback] Menu..............................................................................192
• [2D/3D Settings].........................................................................................192
• [Slide Show]...............................................................................................192
• [Playback Mode] ........................................................................................194
• [Location Logging]......................................................................................195
• [Title Edit] ...................................................................................................196
• [Text Stamp] ...............................................................................................197
• [Video Divide].............................................................................................199
• [Resize]......................................................................................................200
• [Cropping] ..................................................................................................201
• [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.]................................................................................202
• [Favorite]....................................................................................................203
• [Print Set]...................................................................................................204
• [Protect]......................................................................................................205
• [Face Rec Edit] ..........................................................................................206
Wi-Fi
Wi-FiR function .................................................................................................207
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function .......................................................210
[Remote Shooting] ...........................................................................................211
• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “LUMIX LINK”................................... 211
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ............................................................211
• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) ......................213
• Playing back pictures in the camera ..........................................................213
• Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet......213
• [Select a destination from History] .............................................................214
• [Select a destination from Favorite] ...........................................................215
Selecting the connection method...................................................................217
• Connecting via a wireless access point .....................................................217
• Connecting directly ....................................................................................219
[Playback on TV]...............................................................................................220
• Displaying the picture on TV right after taking it/
Displaying the picture on TV by playing it back on the camera .................220
[Send Images While Recording]......................................................................222
• When sending images to smartphone/tablet..............................................222
• When sending images to PC .....................................................................225
• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service]........................................227
• When sending images to WEB Service .....................................................228
• When sending images to AV device ..........................................................230
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[Send Images Stored in the Camera]..............................................................231
• When sending images to smartphone/tablet..............................................231
• When sending images to PC .....................................................................233
• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service]........................................234
• When sending images to WEB Service .....................................................235
• When sending images to AV device ..........................................................237
• When sending images to Printer................................................................238
Using “LUMIX CLUB”.......................................................................................239
• About the [LUMIX CLUB]...........................................................................239
• Using WEB services ..................................................................................242
• Configuring the external AV device settings ..............................................243
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu................................................................244
Connecting to other equipment
Enjoying 3D pictures........................................................................................246
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ...........................................................250
• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)..........................................................................252
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC..................................254
• About the supplied software.......................................................................255
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder.............................259
Printing the Pictures ........................................................................................260
Others
Optional accessories .......................................................................................265
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display................................................................270
Message Display...............................................................................................274
Menu list............................................................................................................278
• [Rec]...........................................................................................................278
• [Motion Picture]..........................................................................................280
• [Custom].....................................................................................................281
• [Setup] .......................................................................................................283
• [Playback] ..................................................................................................285
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................286
Cautions for Use...............................................................................................301
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Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
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The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be record if you:
– Drop or hit the camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
The dust- and splash-proofing of this unit is not a guarantee of a full protection against the
intrusion of dust and water. Please note the following to optimize the dust-proof and
splash-proof performance:
Use a Panasonic interchangeable lens that supports the dust- and splash-proof design.
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When you are using an interchangeable lens that does not support the dust-splash proofing
or are using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional), the dust-splash proofing of this unit is
disabled.
– Use with the built-in flash closed.
– Securely close each door part, socket cap and terminal cover of this unit.
– When you attach/detach the lens or cap, or open/close the door, make sure to prevent sand,
dust, and water droplets from entering the interior of this unit.
– If this unit is exposed to water or other liquids, wipe off the liquid with soft dry cloths after use.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the
sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)
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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
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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 Owner’s Manual”.
• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
• The card is optional.
• Description in this Owner’s Manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035).
• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s
parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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Before Use
Names and Functions of Components
∫ Camera body
1 Shutter button (P68)
2 Self-timer indicator (P157)/
AF Assist Lamp (P55)
3 Sensor
4 Flash (P123)
5 Flash synchro socket
¢
(P266)
6 Lens fitting mark (P20)
7 Mount
8 Lens lock pin
9 Lens release button (P21)
10 [(] (Playback) button (P75)
11 [LVF] button (P66)/[Fn5] button (P42)
12 Viewfinder (P66)
13 Eye Cup
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(P303)
14 Eye sensor (P66)
15 Diopter adjustment dial (P66)
16 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P151)
17 Focus mode lever (P141)
18 Rear dial (P17)
19 Motion picture button (P180)
20 Speaker (P47)
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your
•
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to
hear.
21 Touch screen/monitor (P15)
22 [Q.MENU] button (P39)/[Fn2] button (P42)
23 [ ] (Auto Focus Mode) button (P141)/
[Fn3] button (P42)
24 [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P82)/
[Fn4] button (P42)
25 [MENU/SET] button (P18, 37)
26 Control dial (P18)/Cursor buttons (P18)
27 [DISP.] button (P72, 81)
1
2
34 5
67 8 9
¢ If you lost the flash synchro socket cap (VKF5108) or eye cup (VYK6B43), please contact
the dealer where you purchased the camera or Panasonic.
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43
44
45
46
47
48
28 Drive mode dial
Single (P68):
Burst (P153):
Auto Bracket (P155):
Self-timer (P157):
29 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P265)
30 Mode dial (P84)
31 [Wi-Fi] button (P211)/[Fn1] button (P42)
32 Front dial (P17)
33 [ ](White Balance) button (P136)
34 [ ](ISO sensitivity) button (P134)
35 [ ](Exposure Compensation) button (P133)
36 Flash open button (P123)
37 Stereo microphone (P190)
Be careful not to cover the microphone with your
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finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to
record.
38 Status indicator (P35)
39 Camera ON/OFF switch (P35)
40 Wi-Fi connection lamp (P208)
41 Focus distance reference mark (P150)
42 [MIC] socket (P267)
43 Headphone socket (P47, 182)
44 [HDMI] socket (P250)
45 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P250, 257, 259, 260)
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36 39 40
37
30 3129 32
38
33
34
35
41
46 [REMOTE] socket (P268)
47 Shoulder strap eyelet (P22)
Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using
•
the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
48 Card door (P30)
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Before Use
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49 Tripod mount (P307)
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A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch)
or more may damage this unit if attached.
50 Terminal cover
¢
ロヰヤレ
ヰヱユワ
• Keep the terminal cover out of reach of children to
prevent swallowing.
51 Battery door (P29)
52 Release lever (P29)
53 5149 50 52
53 DC coupler cover
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
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Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor
(optional) are used. (P269)
¢ If you lost the terminal cover (VKF5104), please contact the dealer where you purchased the
camera or Panasonic.
∫ Lens
H-HS12035
(LUMIX G X VARIO 12– 35 mm/
F2.8 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.)
H-VS014140
(LUMIX G VARIO HD 14– 140 mm/
F4.0– 5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
1 Lens surface
2 Focus ring (P148)
3 Zoom ring (P119)
4 [O.I.S.] switch (P117)
5 Contact point
6 Lens fitting mark (P20)
7 Lens mount rubber (P303)
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Monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the monitor as shown below.
1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2 It can be rotated 180o forward.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use
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excessive force as it may be damaged.
∫ Free angle shooting
The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take
pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.
Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.
•
Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle
• When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to
prevent dirt and scratches.
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Touch screen
Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.
∫ Touch
To touch and release the touch screen.
Use for selecting items or icons.
When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to touch the
•
center of the desired icon.
∫ Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
This is used to move the AF area, operate the slide bar, etc.
This can also be used to move to the next image during playback,
etc.
∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
Pinch the touch panel apart (enlarge) or together (reduce) with
two fingers.
Use to enlarge/reduce the played back images or AF area.
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Before Use
• Touch the panel with the clean and dry finger.
• The touch panel may not function normally in the following cases.
– When touched by a gloved hand
– When touched by a wet hand (water or hand cream, etc.)
– When you use a commercially available monitor protect sheet
– When touched by multiple hands or fingers at the same time
• Commercially available stylus pen is unavailable.
• If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that
accompany the sheet. (Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)
• Do not press on the monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
• Do not operate with your fingernails.
• Wipe the monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.
• Do not scratch or press the monitor too hard.
• For information about the icons displayed on the touch screen, refer to “Monitor Display/
Viewfinder Display
” on P270.
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Before Use
Rear Dial/Front Dial
Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in / / /
modes.
Mode dial Rear Dial Front dial
(P85) Program Shift Program Shift
(P87) Aperture value Aperture value
(P88) Shutter speed Shutter speed
(P89) Shutter speed Aperture value
In [Dial Set.] (P60) in the [Custom] menu, you can change the operation methods of the front
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dial and rear dial.
Allows you to adjust each function setting after either button [ ], [ ] or [ ] is pressed.
Press
(P136) White Balance selection White Balance selection
(P134) ISO sensitivity selection ISO sensitivity max limit setting
(P133) Exposure Compensation Flash brightness adjustment
Rear Dial Front dial
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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 3/4/2/1.
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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.
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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
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] (P63) 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.
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Auto Focus
(P112)/[Stabilizer] (P117)/Touch zoom (P122)/[Shading Comp.] (P170)/[Quick AF] (P54)/
[Power Zoom Lens] (P61)
¢ The interchangeable lens (H-HS12035 or H-VS014140) is compatible with the Auto Focus
and automatic Aperture operation during the recording of motion pictures. You can record
motion pictures smoother and quieter with the interchangeable lens (H-VS014140), which is
designed to upgrade the AF tracking performance and reduce the operation sound.
For details on the lens used, refer to the website.
Refer to catalogs/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
/Auto aperture setting¢/[Eye Sensor AF] (P67)/Defocus control function
(This Site is English only.)
• The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.
• The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm
film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.)
Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.
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Preparation
Changing the Lens
• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P302, P303 when dirt or dust
gets on the lens.
Attaching the lens
Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the
1
arrow to detach them.
• Do not put your hands inside the mount.
Align the lens fitting marks C (red
2
marks) on the camera body and the lens
and then rotate the lens in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
• Do not press the lens release button D when you
attach a lens.
• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an
angle to the camera body as the lens mount may
get scratched.
Detach the lens cap.
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Preparation
Detaching the lens
Attach the lens cap.
1
While pressing on the lens release button B,
2
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops
and then remove.
• Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt
or dust does not get inside.
• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does
not get scratched.
• It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the
lens surface when carrying. (P269)
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-HS12035, H-VS014140)
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.
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When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens
hood to the lens in the reverse direction.
• Hold the short sides of the flower shaped lens hood when attaching or
detaching it.
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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
1
strap eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the
2
ring in the direction of the arrow and then
pass it through the stopper.
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the
3
hole on the other side of the stopper.
Pull the other side of the shoulder
4
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.
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Preparation
• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
– Do not wrap the strap around your neck.
– It may result in injury or accident.
• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.
– It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
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Charging the Battery
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet
the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that
these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are
not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Use the dedicated charger and battery.
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Charging
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
Connect the AC mains lead.
1
Attach the battery paying attention to the
2
direction of the battery until it clicks.
• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
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∫ 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. 220 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.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
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The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor/Viewfinder)
(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 540 pictures
Recording time Approx. 270 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-VS014140) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 500 pictures
Recording time Approx. 250 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 monitor/viewfinder is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (4 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 Stabilizer function,
set the Optical Image Stabilizer to [ ])
• Recording once every 30 seconds using full flash every second recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
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∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)
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[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/60i])
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Recordable time Approx. 240 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 120 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-VS014140) is used
Recordable time Approx. 220 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 110 min
– [MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/30p])
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Recordable time Approx. 240 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 120 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-VS014140) is used
Recordable time Approx. 220 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 110 min
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– [MOV] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/60p])
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Recordable time Approx. 220 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 110 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-VS014140) is used
Recordable time Approx. 200 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 100 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
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or
up to 4 GB.
• Though a [MOV] motion picture can be recorded continuously without a pause even when its
file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded content is played back with multiple files.
∫ Playback (when using the monitor)
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Playback time Approx. 460 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-VS014140) is used
Playback time Approx. 370 min
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
•
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.
– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes
– When flash is used repeatedly
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
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Inserting/Removing the Battery
• Check that this unit is turned off.
Slide the release lever in the direction
1
of the arrow and open the battery
door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
Being careful about the battery
2
orientation, insert all the way until
you hear a locking sound and then
check that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.
1: Close the battery door.
3
2: Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
ヰヱユワ
ロヰヤレ
ヰヱユワ
ロヰヤレ
• Confirm that there is no foreign matter adhered on the inner side (rubber seal) of the battery
door.
• Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after
being charged.)
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Before removing the battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off
completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
• Check that this unit is turned off.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the card door to open it.
1
Push it securely all the way until you hear a
2
“click” while being careful about the
direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
A: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
1: Close the card door.
3
2: Slide the card door to the end and then
close it firmly.
• Before removing the card, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off
completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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