Panasonic DMC-GX8 Advanced Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-GX8

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

Message Display P362

Troubleshooting P378

Finding the information you need P2

Contents P6

Contents by Function P12

Menu list P367

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Wi-FiR function/NFC function

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How to use this manual

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.

• Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page.

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∫ About the symbols in the text

: 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. Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [

A] to [›]

> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140).

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Quick Start Guide

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If you want to start taking pictures now, refer to the steps for using the Intelligent Auto Mode as a guide. In Intelligent Auto Mode, you can leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

Attach the shoulder Strap. (P23)

• Attach the other side of the

shoulder strap.

Charge the battery. (P24)

A : Plug-in type B : Inlet type

Insert the card (optional)/the battery. (P31)

• Insert the battery all the way in until it

clicks into place, paying attention to the orientation.

Attach the lens. (P36)

• To attach the lens, align the lens fitting

marks, and rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow.

Open the monitor. (P39)

• Hold the monitor to open it, rotate it

180o to the lens side, and return it to its original position.

Turn the camera on and set the clock.

6060603.53.53.5

1/981/981/981/98

(P40)

Format the card (initialization). (P33)

Set the mode dial to [¦]. (P48)

• The settings of the main functions are adjusted

automatically.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A Focus indication

• Once the subject is in focus, the focus

indication is displayed.

Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. (P46)

Check the picture you have taken.

• The [Auto Review] function displays the picture you

have just taken. (P47)

• To display the picture in Playback Mode, press [(].

(P252)

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

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

Quick Start Guide......................................................................................................4

Contents by Function ..............................................................................................12

1. Before Use

Care of the camera .................................................................................................15

Standard Accessories .............................................................................................16

Names and Functions of Components....................................................................17

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

Cards Compatible with this unit...............................................................................22

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................................................................................23

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................24

• Charging.........................................................................................................24

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................26

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery .........................................31

• About the Card ...............................................................................................33

• Formatting the card (initialization) ..................................................................33

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ....34

Attaching/Removing the Lens .................................................................................36

Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor.............................................................39

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................40

• Re-adjusting the clock ....................................................................................41

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................42

• Tips for taking good pictures ..........................................................................42

• Using the Viewfinder.......................................................................................43

• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....................................................................46

• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures).........................................47

• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) .......................................................48

• Front Dial/Rear Dial........................................................................................49

• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ...............................................................52

• [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)......................................53

• Touch screen (Touch operations) ...................................................................59

• Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function .....................................................61

Setting menu items .................................................................................................63

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)...........................................66

• Customizing the Quick Menu settings ............................................................68

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) ....................70

Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu)...............................................74

Entering Text ...........................................................................................................84

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...................85

• Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ..........................................88

• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]).............89

• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control).......................90

• Recording images by changing the brightness (Exposure) or color tone .......91

• About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode .........................92

Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed

(Program AE Mode) ................................................................................................94

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed.....................................97

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................97

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode................................................................................98

• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................99

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) ...........102

• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .....103

Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)...............................................104

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)...................107

Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/shutter speed

(Creative Video Mode) ..........................................................................................119

• Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording ..................120

Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) .............................................121

• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ............121

• Recording using registered custom set........................................................122

4. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings

Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect ([Photo Style]) .........................123

Recording Images with Image Effects ([Filter Settings]) .......................................125

Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions ([Highlight Shadow]).............................................128

Adjusting the White Balance .................................................................................129

Setting the Picture Quality and Size .....................................................................133

• Setting the aspect ratio of pictures ...............................................................133

• Setting the number of pixels.........................................................................133

• Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality]) .....................................134

Using Image Correction Functions........................................................................136

• Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic]) ..............................136

• Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution])...........................................................136

• Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR])...................................137

• Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR])........................................138

• Correcting the brightness on the screen periphery ([Shading Comp.]) ........138

• Raising the resolution when the aperture is closed

([Diffraction Compensation]) ........................................................................139

• Setting the color space ([Color Space]) ........................................................139

5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings

Adjusting Focus Automatically ..............................................................................140

• Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) .................................................142

• Selecting the Auto Focus Mode ...................................................................144

• Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area .................150

• Setting the AF area position with the Touch Pad..........................................153

• Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position .........................154

• Setting the desired focus method.................................................................155

Adjusting Focus Manually .....................................................................................158

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ................................................165

Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................167

Setting the Light Sensitivity...................................................................................168

• Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity......................................................170

• Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity ................................................170

• Extending ISO sensitivity..............................................................................170

Setting the Metering Mode....................................................................................171

6. Shutter and Drive Settings

Setting the Shutter Type ([Electronic Shutter]) ......................................................172

Minimizing vibration of the shutter.........................................................................173

Select a Drive Mode..............................................................................................174

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.........................................................................175

Recording 4K Photos............................................................................................178

• Recording with [4K Burst].............................................................................181

• Recording with [4K Burst(S/S)].....................................................................182

• Recording with [4K Pre-Burst]......................................................................184

• Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving ..........................................185

• Notes on the 4K Photo function....................................................................190

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket.......................................................................193

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer........................................................................195

7. Functions Customized for Various Subjects and Purposes

Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])......................197

Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) .....................................200

Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture ([Multi Exp.]) .....................................204

Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at once ([Silent Mode])....206

Taking Pictures with the Face Recognition Function ([Face Recog.])...................207

Recording Profiles of Babies and Pets on Images................................................212

Using screens and displays suitable for recording................................................213

Recording while monitoring camera images .........................................................215

8. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Image Stabilizer.....................................................................................................216

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ..............................................................................220

• Raising the telescopic effect.........................................................................221

• Zooming using touch operations ..................................................................225

Taking Pictures with the External Flash (Optional)................................................226

Setting the Flash Functions ..................................................................................228

• Changing the firing mode .............................................................................228

• Changing Flash Mode ..................................................................................229

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro...............................................................231

• Adjust the flash output..................................................................................232

• Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation .........232

Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes ..................................................................233

• Using other settings for wireless flash recording ..........................................236

9. Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Motion Picture......................................................................................237

• Recording motion pictures in 4K ..................................................................240

• Setting the format, size and recording frame rate ........................................241

• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .........243

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures .......................................244

Recording Snap Movies ........................................................................................246

Using the [Motion Picture] Menu...........................................................................249

10. Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Pictures ...........................................................................................252

Playing Back Motion Pictures................................................................................253

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ................................................254

Switching the Playback Method ............................................................................255

• Using the Playback Zoom ............................................................................255

• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) ...............................................255

• Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ......................256

• Playing Back Group Pictures........................................................................257

Deleting Pictures...................................................................................................259

Using the [Playback] Menu ...................................................................................261

• [2D/3D Settings] ...........................................................................................262

• [Slide Show] .................................................................................................262

• [Playback Mode]...........................................................................................264

• [Location Logging] ........................................................................................265

• [RAW Processing] ........................................................................................266

• [Clear Retouch] ............................................................................................269

• [Title Edit]......................................................................................................271

• [Text Stamp]..................................................................................................271

• [Video Divide] ...............................................................................................274

• [Time Lapse Video].......................................................................................275

• [Stop Motion Video] ......................................................................................275

• [Resize] ........................................................................................................276

• [Cropping].....................................................................................................278

• [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ..................................................................................279

• [Favorite] ......................................................................................................280

• [Print Set]......................................................................................................281

• [Protect]........................................................................................................282

• [Face Rec Edit].............................................................................................283

• [Picture Sort].................................................................................................283

• [Delete Confirmation]....................................................................................284

11. Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function

What you can do with the Wi-FiR function.............................................................285

Wi-Fi function/NFC Function.................................................................................286

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ...................................................................289

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App ” .......................................289

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet...............................................................290

• Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)..........................296

• Playing back images in the camera..............................................................298

• Saving images stored in the camera ............................................................298

• Sending images in the camera to an SNS ...................................................300

• Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a

smartphone/tablet ........................................................................................301

• Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your

preference on a smartphone/tablet ..............................................................305

Displaying pictures on a TV ..................................................................................306

Sending images ....................................................................................................307

Sending images to a smartphone/tablet................................................................310

Printing Wirelessly................................................................................................. 311

When sending images to AV device......................................................................312

When sending images to PC ................................................................................313

Using Web services ..............................................................................................315

• When sending images to web service ..........................................................315

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........................................318

Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB”.........................................................................319

• About the [LUMIX CLUB] .............................................................................319

About Connections................................................................................................324

• Connecting via a wireless access point (via the network) ............................325

• Connecting the camera and another device directly (direct connection)......327

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones

([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]) ....328

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................330

12. Connecting to other equipment

Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/

Saving 4K motion pictures on your PC or recorder...............................................332

• Watching motion pictures in 4K....................................................................332

• Storing 4K motion pictures ...........................................................................333

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................334

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ............................................................................336

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ............................................338

• About the supplied software .........................................................................339

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .......................................343

Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................344

Enjoying 3D pictures .............................................................................................350

13. Others

Optional accessories.............................................................................................353

Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display.......................................................................356

Message Display...................................................................................................362

Menu list................................................................................................................367

• [Rec] .............................................................................................................367

• [Motion Picture] ............................................................................................370

• [Custom].......................................................................................................372

• [Setup]..........................................................................................................375

• [Playback].....................................................................................................377

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................378

Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................394

Contents by Function

Recording

Recording Mode ............................. P48

[Preview].......................................P102

Panorama Shot Mode ..................P104

[Time Lapse Shot] ........................P197

[Stop Motion Animation] ............... P200

[Multi Exp.]....................................P204

[Silent Mode] ................................P206

3D recording.................................P350

Viewfinder

Recording with the viewfinder ........P43

Dioptor adjustment.........................P43

[Touch Pad AF] ............................ P153

Focus (AF/MF)

[Focus Mode]................................P142

[AF Mode].....................................P144

Adjusting the AF area position .....P150

Manual Focus...............................P158

[AF/AE Lock] ................................P165

Drive

[Drive Mode] .................................P174

Maximum number of pictures that

can be taken continuously............P176

[4K PHOTO] .................................P178

[Self Timer]...................................P195

Picture Quality and Color Tone

[Photo Style].................................P123

[Filter Settings] .............................P125

[Highlight Shadow] .......................P128

[White Balance]............................P129

[Picture Size] ................................ P133

[Quality] ........................................P134

[i.Dynamic]....................................P136

[i.Resolution].................................P136

[HDR]............................................P137

[Long Shtr NR]..............................P138

[Shading Comp.]...........................P138

[Diffraction Compensation] ...........P139

[Color Space]................................P139

[Sensitivity]...................................P168

Exposure

[Touch AE]......................................P62

[One Push AE]..............................P103

[AF/AE Lock] ................................ P165

Exposure Compensation .............. P167

[Metering Mode] ...........................P171

[Auto Bracket]...............................P193

Stabilizer

Dual I.S.........................................P216

5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer .....P216

Flash

[Flash Mode].................................P229

2nd curtain synchro ...................... P231

[Flash Adjust.]...............................P232

Wireless flash settings..................P233

Monitoring

HDMI

output

while recording ........P215

Recording

Motion Picture

Creative Video Mode ...................P119

[Silent Operation] .........................P120

[Rec Format]................................P241

[Rec Quality] ................................ P241

Motion pictures in 4K ................... P240

Recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures............. P244

[Snap Movie] ................................ P246

Image

[Luminance Level]........................ P249

Audio

[Mic Level Adj.]............................. P250

[Wind Noise Canceller] ................ P251

Screen settings

[Center Marker] ............................ P213

[Zebra Pattern] ............................. P213

[Monochrome Live View].............. P214

[Mic Level Disp.]........................... P250

Motion Picture

Basic settings

[Format].......................................... P33

[Clock Set]...................................... P40

Display switching ........................... P53

How to set menu items .................. P63

[Q.MENU]....................................... P66

[Beep].............................................P76

[Economy] ...................................... P78

[Reset] (initialization)...................... P82

[Sensor Cleaning] ..........................P83

Customization

[Custom]

in the Quick Menu........... P68

Function buttons ............................ P70

[Custom Mode]............................. P121

[Custom] menu............................. P372

Setup/Custom

Playback

[Auto Review]................................. P47

Picture playback........................... P252

Motion picture playback ............... P253

Playback Zoom ............................ P255

Multi Playback.............................. P255

[Delete]......................................... P259

Playback/display settings

[Slide Show].................................P262

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.].................. P279

Edit

[RAW Processing] ........................ P266

[Clear Retouch] ............................ P269

[Resize]........................................P276

[Cropping] .................................... P278

Adding information

[Location Logging]........................ P265

[Title Edit] ..................................... P271

[Text Stamp]................................. P271

Image settings

[Favorite]...................................... P280

[Print Set]..................................... P281

[Protect]........................................ P282

Playback

Connect

“Image App”.................................P289

NFC.............................................. P291

[WPS (Push-Button)]............P325, 327

Direct connection .........................P327

Image App

Remote recording ........................ P296

Sending images ................... P300, 310

Saving images .............................P298

[Touch Sharing]............................ P331

Sending and adding location

information ................................... P301

Combining motion pictures

recorded with [Snap Movie] ......... P305

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV ..... P306

Printing images ............................ P311

Sending images to an AV

device........................................... P312

Sending images to a PC .............. P313

Sending images to a web

service.......................................... P315

Using [Cloud Sync. Service] ........ P318

Wi-Fi

[Remote Control (PTP)] .................P79

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...................P339

“SILKYPIX Developer Studio” ...... P339

Transferring images to a PC ........ P313

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen.......................................... P334

[VIERA Link]................................. P336

Recorder

Dubbing........................................ P343

Printer

PictBridge..................................... P344

Connections with other devices

1. Before Use

Care of the camera

To avoid damaging your camera and to experience the maximum enjoyment you should exercise the following precautions.

• The lens, monitor and the camera body can sustain damage if the camera body is dropped or

subjected to excessive temperature, moisture, water or dust.

• The monitor can be damaged if excessive pressure is applied to the screen surface, during

actual use or while cleaning.

∫ Splash Proof

Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with water.

In order to minimize the possibility of damage please be sure the following precautions are taken:

The Splash Proof feature works in conjunction with the H-HS12035 and H-HS35100 lenses

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that were specifically designed to support this feature.

– Make sure that all doors are securely closed. – Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing the battery, lens or memory

card. After changing, make sure their protective doors are securely closed.

– If this camera is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign material clean it as soon as

possible, taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance does not get inside the camera.

– Under no circumstances should you touch or place any foreign objects within the camera or

in close proximity of the camera’s image sensor.

If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a dry soft cloth.

Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.

– – If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result.

∫ Condensation

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Condensation may occur on the lens, monitor or in the viewfinder when the room temperature or humidity changes rapidly. This may cause the image to temporarily become hazy. If this occurs, turn the camera off and allow the camera to sit in a temperature stable environment for several minutes. It will clear by itself.

• If you know that you will be moving between areas where there will be a large change in

temperature or humidity, you can help prevent condensation forming on the camera by placing the camera in a large plastic zipper bag, so condensation will form on the bag, not the camera. Allow the temperature to stabilize before removing the camera from the bag.

1. 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.

1. Before Use

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2023

1211 13

7 8

Status indicator (P40)/ Wi-Fi

connection lamp (P286)

• The lamp lights green when the camera is

turned on, and lights blue when it is connected to Wi-Fi.

Camera ON/OFF switch (P40)

[Fn] button (Fn1) (P70)

Motion picture button (P237)

Function button (Fn13) (P70)

Rear dial (P49)

Shutter button (P46)

Front dial (P49)

Self-timer indicator (P195)/ AF Assist Lamp (P156)

Function button (Fn7) (P70)

Exposure compensation dial (P167)

Mode dial (P48)

• Rotate the mode dial to switch the Recording

Mode.

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P226)

• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

Stereo microphone (P250)

• Be careful not to cover the microphone with

your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

Focus distance reference mark (P162)

[REMOTE/MIC] socket (P353, 354)

• An external microphone (optional) can

record higher quality audio than the built-in microphone.

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P335, 341, 343,

344)

[HDMI] socket (P334)

Shoulder strap eyelet (P23)

Speaker (P76)

• Be careful not to cover the speaker with your

finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.

Lens release button (P37)

Lens lock pin

Mount

Sensor

Lens fitting mark (P36)

Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1. Before Use

41 42

46 4344

34 35

27 28

31 32

Touch screen (P59)/monitor (P356)

Viewfinder (P44)

Eyecup (P396)

Eye sensor (P45)

[Q.MENU] button (P66)/ Function button (Fn2) (P70)

[(] (Playback) button (P252)

[DISP.] button (P53, 57)

• Each time this is pressed, the display on the

monitor is switched.

Diopter adjustment dial (P43)

[LVF] button (P44)/ Function button (Fn6) (P70)

[Fn] button (Fn5) (P70)

Focus mode lever (P140, 158)

[AF/AE LOCK] button (P165)

Cursor buttons (P52)

3/[ ] (ISO sensitivity) (P168)

1/[ ] (White Balance) (P129)

2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode) (P144)

4/[ ] (Drive mode) (P174)

– Single (P174)/Burst (P175)/4K Photo

(P178)/Auto bracket (P193)/Self-timer (P195)

[MENU/SET] button (P52, 63)

NFC antenna [ ] (P291, 299, 303)

[Fn] button (Fn4) (P70)

[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P259)/ Function button (Fn3) (P70)

DC coupler cover (P355)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the

Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.

Release lever (P31)

Card/Battery door (P31)

Tripod mount (P400)

• It may not be possible to attach and securely

fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so may also damage the camera.

1. Before Use

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465

∫ Lens

H-FS14140 1 Lens surface

H-HS12035

H-FS1442A

2Tele 3 Focus ring (P159) 4 Zoom ring (P220) 5Wide 6 [O.I.S.] switch (P216) 7 Contact point 8 Lens fitting mark (P36) 9 Lens mount rubber (P396)

1. Before Use

About the Lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds

System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). You can also use a lens of any of the following standards by attaching a mount adaptor.

Lens Mount adaptor

Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Leica M Mount interchangeable lens M Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA2M: optional)

Leica R Mount interchangeable lens R Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA3R: optional)

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

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the rated distance.

Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)

• When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P37) to [ON].

About the lens and functions

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

Auto Focus/Auto aperture setting/Defocus control function (P90)/[Shading Comp.] (P138)/ [Pull Focus] ([Snap Movie]) (P248)/[Quick AF] (P155)/[Eye Sensor AF] (P45)/[Stabilizer]

(P216)/[Power Zoom Lens] (P224)/Touch zoom (P225)

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.

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• 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.

1. Before Use

About the firmware of your interchangeable lens

For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to the latest version.

To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the

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

(This Site is English only.)

• To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and

select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

1. Before Use

Cards Compatible with this unit

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

SD Memory Card (512 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB)

∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings

According to the [Rec Format] (P241) and [Rec Quality] (P241) of a motion picture, the required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing.

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To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.

[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[AVCHD] All

[MP4] FHD/HD/VGA

• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be

used only with their compatible devices.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

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

• This unit is compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3

standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with

Panasonic’s cards.

Class 4 or higher

[MP4] 4K UHS Speed Class 3

When recording 4K photos UHS Speed Class 3

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the

shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.

A: Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap

through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap

through the hole on the other side of the stopper.

Pull the 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.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

AFSAFS

4:3

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

On: Charging.

Off: Charging has completed.

(Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.)

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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. 140 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

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

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(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.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures

Recording time Approx. 175 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures

Recording time Approx. 175 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures

Recording time Approx. 175 min

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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.

(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Image Stabilizer function, set the Image Stabilizer to [ ])

• Recording once every 30 seconds.

• 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 num ber of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)

[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/60i])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/60p])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/100M/30p])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Recordable time Approx. 100 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used

Recordable time Approx. 100 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 100 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min

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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.

• MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD], [HD] or [VGA]:

Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds or the file size exceeds 4 GB.

– Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before

29 minutes 59 seconds.

• MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]:

You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

∫ Playback (when using the monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used

Playback time Approx. 260 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used

Playback time Approx. 260 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used

Playback time Approx. 260 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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