Panasonic dmc-gx7 Operation Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-GX7

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Finding the information you need

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In this “Owner’s Manual for advanced features”, you can find the information you need from the following pages. By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the information.

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“Menu list”

[Rec]....................................... P345

[Motion Picture]...................... P348

[Custom]................................. P349

[Setup].................................... P352

[Playback] .............................. P354

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“Monitor Display/

Viewfinder Display

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“Troubleshooting”

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“Message Display”

For details on how to use this manual, see the next page.

Wi-Fi

function/NFC function

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About the indication of the applicable mode

Applicable modes:

The icons indicate the modes available for a function.

• Black icons: Applicable modes

• Gray icons: Unavailable modes

, and will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under

custom settings.

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∫ About the symbols in the text

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

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

: Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.

: Tips for skillful use and points for recording.

: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

: Continued to next page.

In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.

[MENU] > [Rec]>[Quality]>[›]

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

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

Before Use

Care of the camera.............................................................................................10

Standard Accessories........................................................................................11

Names and Functions of Components.............................................................12

About the Lens ...................................................................................................20

Preparation

Changing the Lens.............................................................................................22

Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................25

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................26

• Charging ......................................................................................................26

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .................28

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/

the Battery...........................................................................................................32

About the Card....................................................................................................34

• About cards that can be used with this unit .................................................34

• Formatting the card (initialization)................................................................35

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ...... 36

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ...........................................................................38

• Changing the Clock Setting .........................................................................39

Setting the Menu.................................................................................................40

• Setting menu items ......................................................................................40

Calling frequently-used menus instantly

(Quick Menu).......................................................................................................43

• Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item..........................................45

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) ......47

Configuring basic settings of this unit

(Setup Menu).......................................................................................................51

Entering Text.......................................................................................................61

Basic

Tips for taking good pictures ............................................................................62

• Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) .....................62

Using the Viewfinder ..........................................................................................63

• Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder.................................................................63

• About the Eye Sensor AF ............................................................................64

• Setting the focus position with the Touch Pad .............................................64

Taking a Still picture...........................................................................................65

• Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function.........................................67

Recording Motion Picture..................................................................................68

Selecting the Recording Mode ..........................................................................69

Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen .....................71

Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ............................................................75

• Playing Back Pictures ..................................................................................75

• Playing Back Motion Pictures ......................................................................77

• Changing the information displayed on the playback screen.......................78

Deleting Pictures................................................................................................80

Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode).......................................................................................82

• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) ....................86

• Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone .......................87

Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) .................89

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/

Shutter Speed .....................................................................................................92

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode...........................................................................92

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................93

• Manual Exposure Mode ...............................................................................94

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)...........97

• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .....98

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded

(Scene Guide Mode) ...........................................................................................99

Taking Pictures with different image effects

(Creative Control Mode)...................................................................................113

Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/

shutter speed (Creative Video Mode) .............................................................125

• Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording................127

Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) ....................................128

• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ..........128

• Recording using registered custom set......................................................129

Image and Picture Quality Settings

Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect [Photo Style] ................130

Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions [Highlight Shadow] .....................................132

Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................................134

Setting the Picture Quality and Size...............................................................139

• Setting the aspect ratio of pictures.............................................................139

• Setting the number of pixels ......................................................................139

• Setting the compression rate of pictures [Quality] .....................................140

Setting Image-Related Functions....................................................................142

• Compensating the contrast and exposure

[i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control)..........................................142

• Raising the resolution [i.Resolution]...........................................................142

• Combining pictures with different exposures [HDR] ..................................143

• Reducing the long shutter noise [Long Shtr NR]........................................144

• Correcting the brightness on the screen periphery [Shading Comp.] ........144

• Setting the color space [Color Space]........................................................145

Focus and Exposure Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ....................................................................146

• About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)......................................................147

• Type of the Auto Focus Mode....................................................................149

• Setting the desired focus method ..............................................................156

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus................................................................158

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ........................................164

Compensating the Exposure...........................................................................166

Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness [Metering Mode] ..............168

Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture

[Multi Exp.] ........................................................................................................169

Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE).............171

Setting the Light Sensitivity ............................................................................174

• Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity ...................................................176

• Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity .............................................176

• Extending ISO sensitivity ...........................................................................177

Shutter (Drive) Settings

Select a Drive Mode..........................................................................................178

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode..................................................................179

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket...............................................................183

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.................................................................186

Functions Customized for Various Subjects and Purposes

Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals [Time Lapse Shot]..............189

Creating Stop Motion Pictures [Stop Motion Animation] .............................191

Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at once

[Silent Mode].....................................................................................................195

Taking Pictures with No Shutter Sound

[Electronic Shutter] ..........................................................................................196

Taking Clear Pictures by Registering Faces

[Face Recog.] ....................................................................................................197

Recording Profiles of Babies and Pets on Images........................................202

Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Optical Image Stabilizer...................................................................................203

• Using the Optical Image Stabilizer function of a lens.................................204

• Using the Optical Image Stabilizer function of this unit..............................206

• Minimizing vibration of the shutter .............................................................209

Taking Pictures with the Zoom........................................................................210

• Raising the telescopic effect......................................................................211

• Zooming using touch operations................................................................216

Taking pictures by using the flash..................................................................217

• Changing Flash Mode................................................................................219

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro............................................................222

• Adjust the flash output ...............................................................................223

• Synchronizing the output of the built-in flash to

the Exposure Compensation .....................................................................223

• Changing the firing mode (Manual flash)...................................................224

• Setting the wireless flash ...........................................................................224

• Correcting red eyes....................................................................................227

Motion Picture

Recording Motion Picture................................................................................228

• Setting the format, size and frame rate......................................................228

• How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF).........230

• Recording Motion Picture...........................................................................231

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures............................233

Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ....................................................................235

• [Rec Format]..............................................................................................235

• [Rec Quality] ..............................................................................................235

• [Exposure Mode]........................................................................................235

• [Picture Mode]............................................................................................235

• [Continuous AF] .........................................................................................235

• [Rec Highlight]............................................................................................236

• [Ex. Tele Conv.] ..........................................................................................236

• [Flkr Decrease]...........................................................................................236

• [Silent Operation] .......................................................................................236

• [Mic Level Disp.].........................................................................................237

• [Mic Level Adj.]...........................................................................................237

• [Wind Cut]..................................................................................................237

Playback/Editing

Switching the Playback Method......................................................................238

• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback).............................................238

• Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ....................239

• Playing Back Group Pictures .....................................................................240

• [2D/3D Settings].........................................................................................241

• [Slide Show]...............................................................................................242

• [Playback Mode] ........................................................................................245

Using Playback Functions...............................................................................246

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture..............................................246

• [Location Logging]......................................................................................247

• Removing unnecessary parts [Clear Retouch] ..........................................248

• [Title Edit] ...................................................................................................250

• [Text Stamp]...............................................................................................251

• [Video Divide].............................................................................................254

• [Time Lapse Video]....................................................................................255

• [Stop Motion Video]....................................................................................256

• [Resize]......................................................................................................257

• [Cropping] ..................................................................................................258

• [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.]................................................................................259

• [Favorite]....................................................................................................260

• [Print Set]...................................................................................................261

• [Protect]......................................................................................................263

• [Face Rec Edit] ..........................................................................................264

• [Delete Confirmation] .................................................................................264

Wi-Fi/NFC

Wi-FiR function/NFC function..........................................................................265

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function .......................................................268

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet............................................................269

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App ” ...................269

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ............................................................270

• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)......................274

• Saving images stored in the camera..........................................................274

• Sending images in the camera to an SNS .................................................276

• Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet.......... 276

• Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera ...........277

Displaying pictures on a TV ............................................................................280

When sending images to Printer.....................................................................281

When sending images to AV device ...............................................................282

When sending images to PC ...........................................................................285

Using Web services..........................................................................................289

• When sending images to web service .......................................................289

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service]........................................293

Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB” ..................................................................295

• About the [LUMIX CLUB]...........................................................................295

• Configuring the external AV device settings ..............................................300

About Connections ..........................................................................................301

• Connecting from your house (via the network) ..........................................302

• Connecting from a location away from your house (direct connection) .....304

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones

([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite])...... 305

• About settings for sending images.............................................................307

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...........................................................................................309

Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying 3D pictures........................................................................................311

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ...........................................................315

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)..........................................................................318

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC..................................320

• About the supplied software.......................................................................321

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder.............................325

Printing the Pictures ........................................................................................326

Others

Optional accessories .......................................................................................331

Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display................................................................334

Message Display...............................................................................................341

Menu list............................................................................................................345

• [Rec]...........................................................................................................345

• [Motion Picture]..........................................................................................348

• [Custom].....................................................................................................349

• [Setup] .......................................................................................................352

• [Playback] ..................................................................................................354

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................355

Cautions for Use...............................................................................................371

Before Use

Care of the camera

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

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

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

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

Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around

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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, the viewfinder or

monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

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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.

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-H020A).

• 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.

Before Use

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Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1 Self-timer indicator (P186)/

AF Assist Lamp (P157) 2 Flash (P217) 3 Sensor 4 NFC antenna [ ] (P272) 5 Lens fitting mark (P22) 6 Mount 7 Lens lock pin 8 Lens release button (P23)

9 Eye sensor (P63) 10 Eye Cup (P372) 11 Viewfinder (P63) 12 [LVF] button (P63)/[Fn4] button (P47) 13 Flash open lever (P217)

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The flash opens, and recording with the flash becomes possible.

14 Focus mode lever (P146, 158) 15 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P164) 16 Rear dial (P18) 17 Touch screen/monitor (P16) 18 [Q.MENU] button (P43)/[Fn1] button (P47) 19 [(] (Playback) button (P75) 20 [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P80)/[Fn2]

button (P47) 21 [MENU/SET] button (P19, 40) 22 [Wi-Fi] button (P266)/[Fn3] button (P47) 23 Wi-Fi 24 Cursor buttons (P19)

25 [DISP.] button (P71, 78)

26 Diopter adjustment lever (P63)

connection lamp (P266)

3/ISO button (P174)

1/WB (White Balance) (P134)

2/AF Mode button (P146)

4/[Drive Mode] button (P178)

The following settings can be made with the [Drive Mode] button.

Single (P65)/Burst (P179)/Auto bracket (P183)/Self-timer (P186)

Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched.

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2518 19 20 2122 2423

Before Use

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33 34

36 393738

43 44

27 Stereo microphone (P237)

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

28 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P331) 29 Focus distance reference mark (P163) 30 Shutter button (P65) 31 Front dial (P18) 32 Mode dial (P69) 33 Motion picture button (P231) 34 Status indicator (P38) 35 Camera ON/OFF switch (P38)

36 Tripod mount (P378)

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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.

37 DC coupler cover

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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P333)

38 Release lever (P32) 39 Card/Battery door (P32)

40 Shoulder strap eyelet (P25)

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

41 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P316, 323, 325,

326)

42 [HDMI] socket (P315) 43 [REMOTE] socket (P333) 44 Speaker (P53)

Be careful not to cover the speaker with your

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finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.

45 Terminal cover

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Open the monitor before opening the terminal cover.

Before Use

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∫ Lens

H-H020A (LUMIX G 20 mm/ F1.7 II ASPH.)

1 Lens surface 2 Focus ring (P158) 3 Contact point 4 Lens fitting mark (P22) 5Tele 6Wide 7 Zoom ring (P210)

The interchangeable lens (H-H020A) utilizes a lens drive system to realize a compact and

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bright F1.7 lens. As a result, sound and vibration may occur during focus operation, but this is not a malfunction.

• Operating sounds will be recorded when auto focus is performed during motion picture

recording. It is recommended to record with [Continuous AF] (P230) set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you. (P68) Also, it is not possible to set the Focus Mode to [AFC] or [AFF]. (P147)

H-FS1442A (LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/ F3.5–5.6 II ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

Before Use

Monitor/Viewfinder

You can adjust the angle of the monitor/viewfinder.

Adjust the angle of the monitor/viewfinder.

• Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor/viewfinder.

• When adjusting the angle of the monitor/viewfinder, be careful not to apply too much

force, as this may cause damage or malfunction.

• When not using this unit, close the monitor/viewfinder completely back to the original position.

∫ Recording from a variety of angles

The monitor/viewfinder can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor/viewfinder.

Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.

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Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle

Before Use

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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

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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.

Before Use

• Touch the panel with the clean and dry finger.

• 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 P334.

Not available in these cases:

The touch panel may not function normally in the following cases.

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– When touched by a gloved hand – When touched by a wet hand (water or hand cream, etc.) – When the touch panel is wet – When you use a commercially available monitor protect sheet – When touched by multiple hands or fingers at the same time

Enabling/disabling the touch operation

[MENU] > [Custom]>[Touch Settings]

When set to [OFF], no corresponding touch tab or touch icon is displayed on the screen.

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Item Description of settings

[Touch

Screen]

All touch operations. When set to [OFF], only button and dial operations can be used.

[ON]/[OFF]

Operation to display the touch icons by touching tabs such as [ ]

[Touch Tab]

displayed on the right of the screen.

[ON]/[OFF]

Operation to optimize the focus or both the focus and brightness for a

[Touch AF]

touched subject.

[AF] (P153)/[AF+AE] (P172)/[OFF]

[Touch Pad

AF]

Using the monitor as a touch pad when the viewfinder is in use. (P64)

[EXACT]/[OFFSET]/[OFF]

Before Use

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Rear Dial/Front Dial

There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing. The front dial is operated by rotating it to the left or right.

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

This owner’s manual describe operations of the rear dial/front dial as follows:

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e.g.: When rotating the rear dial to the left or right/ pressing the rear dial

e.g.: When rotating the front dial to the left or right

Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in / / / modes.

Mode dial Rear Dial Front dial

(P89) Program Shift

(P92) Aperture value

(P93) Shutter speed

Program Shift

Aperture value

Shutter speed

(P94) Shutter speed Aperture value

¢ Pressing the rear dial enables you to set the exposure compensation.

Displaying/not displaying the operation guide

[MENU] > [Custom]>[Dial Guide]>[ON]/[OFF]

When [ON] is set, the operation guide for dials, buttons, etc. is

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displayed on the recording screen.

Before Use

Setting the operation methods of the rear dial and front dial

[MENU] > [Custom]>[Dial Set.]

Item Description of settings

[Assign Dial (F/SS)]: Assigns the operations of the aperture value and shutter speed in

Manual Exposure Mode.

[F SS]:

Assigns the aperture value to the front dial, and the shutter speed to the rear dial.

[SS F]:

Assigns the shutter speed to the front dial, and the aperture value to the rear dial.

[Rotation (F/SS)]: Changes the rotation direction of the dials for adjusting the

aperture value and shutter speed.

[]/[]

[Exposure Comp.]: Assigns the Exposure Compensation to the front dial or rear dial

so that you can directly adjust it.

[ ] (Front Dial)/[ ] (Rear Dial)/[OFF]

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 owner’s manual express the up, down, left, and right of the

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cursor button as 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.

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

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the rated distance.

• When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P23) to [ON].

Before Use

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/Auto aperture setting/[Eye Sensor AF] (P64)/Defocus control function (P86)/ [Stabilizer] (P203)/Touch zoom (P216)/[Shading Comp.] (P144)/[Quick AF] (P156)/[Power Zoom Lens] (P214)

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

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

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

(This Site is English only.)

• The 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.

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.

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• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P372 when dirt or dust gets on

the lens.

Attaching the lens

Preparations: Remove the lens rear cap from the lens.

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

Align the lens fitting marks A 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.

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

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. (P333)

Preparation

Detaching the lens

Preparations: Attach the lens cap.

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

To enable/disable the shutter release without lens.

[MENU] > [Custom]>[Shoot w/o Lens]

[ON]: Shutter will operate regardless of the lens on the unit.

[OFF]: Shutter will not operate when a lens is not attached to the camera body or is

When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R: optional), set it to [ON].

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not attached correctly.

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.

The interchangeable lens (H-H020A) does not have a lens hood.

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To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A)

Hold the lens hood by placing your fingers as shown in the figure.

Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be

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bent.

1 Align the fitting mark A on the short side of the lens hood with the mark on the

tip of the lens.

2 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks, and align the stop

mark B on the long side of the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.

When carrying, the lens hood can be temporarily attached in the

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reverse direction.

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.

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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.

• 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.

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.

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

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Charging

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

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying

attention to the direction of the battery.

Connect the charger to the

electrical outlet.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights

up and charging begins.

plug-in type inlet type

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

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– 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. 190 min

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

∫ Battery indication

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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.)

Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)

(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures

Recording time Approx. 160 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 350 pictures

Recording time Approx. 175 min

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)

(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 280 pictures

Recording time Approx. 140 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures

Recording time Approx. 150 min

Preparation

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

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

• When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.

• Using the supplied battery.

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

– If your lens is not equipped with the Optical Image Stabilizer function, set the Optical Image

Stabilizer option to [ ].

– If your lens is equipped with the Optical Image Stabilizer function, set the Optical Image

Stabilizer option 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).]

Preparation

∫ 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-H020A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 140 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min

– [MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/30p])

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) 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

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. (For [FHD/60p], [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

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