Panasonic Lumix DC-G9, Lumix DC-G9L Operating Instructions Manual

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/

Body

Model No. DC-G9

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.

More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions
for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.
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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for
future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of
your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in
these Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

• Use the recommended accessories.

• Do not remove covers.

• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom

Battery charger Bottom

∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for
the correct method of disposal.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)

CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined
space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The primary
circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical outlet.

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Cautions for Use

• Use a “High Speed HDMI cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI cable” (Type A–Type A plug, up to 1.5 m (4.9 feet) long)

• Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional).

• Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

• Do not use the synchro cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

• Do not use the stereo microphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting
the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or
sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or
reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound
may be adversely affected.

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• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC12:
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet.

• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.

• Do not press the lens with excessive force.

• Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.

• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of
time.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.

• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may
cause it to malfunction.

• Always use the supplied cords and cables.

• Do not extend the cords or the cables.

• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor. Furthermore, do not subject
the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.

• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or
breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure
proper operation.

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

• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.

• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

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

• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: (Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)

• Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the battery for a
long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety ......................... 2

Preparation/Basic

Taking Pictures with the External Flash

(Optional).................................................. 62

Recording Motion Picture ......................... 63

Recording Motion Pictures in

Creative Video Mode................................ 66

Care of the camera ..................................... 7

Standard Accessories .................................8

About cards that can be used with this

unit ..............................................................9

About the Lens.......................................... 10

Names and Functions of Components...... 11

Quick Start Guide ...................................... 13

Basic Operations....................................... 21

Setting menu items ................................... 28

Calling frequently-used menus instantly

(Quick Menu) ............................................ 29

Assigning Frequently-Used Functions to
Buttons/Lever (Function Buttons/

Function Lever) ......................................... 30

Recording

Taking Pictures using the
Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)..............................33

Setting the Focus Mode

(AFS/AFF/AFC)......................................... 35

Setting the Auto Focus Mode.................... 36

Specifying the AF area position ................ 39

Adjusting Focus Manually ......................... 41

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock)............................................. 42

Compensating the Exposure..................... 42

Setting the Light Sensitivity....................... 43

Adjusting the White Balance ..................... 44

Select a Drive Mode.................................. 46

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode............. 47

Recording 6K/4K Photos...........................48

Controlling Focus After Recording

(Post Focus/Focus Stacking) .................... 52

Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/

Stop Motion Animation .............................. 54

Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting

Automatically (Bracket Recording)............56

Image Stabiliser ........................................59

Raising the telescopic effect .....................61

Playback

Playing Back Pictures............................... 69

Playing Back Motion Pictures................... 69

Switching the Playback Method ............... 70

Playing Back Group Pictures.................... 71

Deleting Pictures ...................................... 72

Menu

Menu list................................................... 73

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

What you can do with the Wi-Fi®/
Bluetooth

Connecting to a smartphone/tablet .......... 92

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet....... 96

Setting up a connection to a PC via a

wireless access point ............................. 100

®

function ................................... 90

Others

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen... 102
Saving still pictures and motion pictures

on your PC ............................................. 102

Controlling the Camera from a PC......... 105

Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display ........ 106

Status LCD Indications ............................110

Message Display ..................................... 111

Troubleshooting.......................................112

Specifications .......................................... 116

Digital Camera Accessory System ......... 121

Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format)........................................... 122

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Preparation/Basic

Care of the camera

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

• 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.

∫ 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 minimise the possibility of damage please be sure the following precautions are
taken:

– The Splash Proof feature works in conjunction with the lenses that were specifically designed

to support this feature.

– The camera is not designed to be dust and splash proof when the USB connection cable is

connected.
– Make sure that all doors, socket caps and terminal covers 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.

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.

When using in cold temperatures (s10 oC to 0 oC (14 oF to 32 oF)):

– Attach a Panasonic interchangeable lens with a minimum recommended operating

temperature of s10 oC (14 oF) before use.

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

If you shake the camera while it is turned off, its sensors may move or a rattling sound
may be heard. The sound is caused by the In-Body Image Stabiliser, and this is not a
malfunction.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)

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

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.

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Preparation/Basic

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of November 2017. These may be subject to
change.

Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.)

1 Body Cap

¢1

Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the

2

text)
Charge the battery before use.

Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in

3

¢2

the text)

AC Adaptor
(Indicated as AC adaptor (supplied) in the

4

text)
This is used for charging and power supply.

USB Connection Cable (for exclusive use with
the Battery Charger)

5

(Indicated as USB connection cable (for
charger) in the text)

6 USB Connection Cable

7 Shoulder Strap

¢1

8 Hot shoe cover

9 Eye Cup

¢1

10 Flash synchro socket cap

11 Cover for the battery grip connector

(P62)

¢1

¢1

VKF4971

2

DMW-BLF19E

3

DMW-BTC13

(: DVLC1002Z)

4

VSK0815L

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K1HY04YY0106

6

K2KYYYY00245

7

DVPW1005Z11SKF0145K

8

SKF0106K

9

DVYE1062Y/K

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VKF5108

¢1 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.
¢2 Order the part number A to purchase only a battery charger.

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

text.

• The card is optional.

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060:
optional).

• Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)

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About cards that can be used with this unit

SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)

• This unit is compatible with UHS­3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with
Panasonic’s cards.

I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class

∫ Recording of motion pictures/6K photos/4K photos and speed class ratings

Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

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

[AVCHD] All

FHD

[MP4]

4K UHS Speed Class 3

High Speed Video

6K/4K Photo

Post Focus function

Class 4 or higher

UHS Speed Class 3

• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing.
To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Preparation/Basic

About the Lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with

TM

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

System lens mount specification

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)

Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)

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
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.

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Names and Functions of Components

30 2933 3132

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25

28

15

14

13

7

9

11

12

8

26

24

23

27

20

18

19

142

322 5 6

22

17

16

21

∫ Camera body

Preparation/Basic

Charging lamp (P16)/

1

WIRELESS connection lamp (P90)

Motion picture button (P63)

2

Focus distance reference mark

3

4

[ ] (Exposure Compensation) button (P42)

[ ](ISO sensitivity) button (P43)

5

[ ](White Balance) button (P44)

6

Front dial (P21)

7

Shutter button (P20)

8

Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)/

9

Status LCD backlight dial (P21)

Self-timer indicator/

10

AF Assist Lamp

Function button (Fn4) (P30)

11

Preview button (P24)/Function button (Fn5)

12

(P30)

Rear dial (P21)

13

14

15

Status LCD (P110)

Stereo microphone

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

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P62)

• Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of

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children to prevent swallowing.

Mode dial (P23)

17

Mode dial lock button (P23)

18

Drive mode dial (P46)

19

Flash synchro socket

20

(Flash synchro socket cap)

[V.MODE] button (P19)

21

Shoulder strap eyelet (P13)

22

Diopter adjustment dial (P19)

23

[MIC] socket

24

Headphone socket

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones

25

and headphones can cause hearing loss.

[HDMI] socket (P102)

26

27

[USB/CHARGE] socket (P104)

Lens release button (P17)

28

29

30

31

32

33

Function lever (P22)

Lens lock pin

Mount

Sensor

Lens fitting mark (P17)

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37 4140

38 39

43
44

42

35

34

58

Touch screen (P27)/monitor (P106)

34

[(] (Playback) button (P69)

35

[LVF] button (P25)/[Fn3] button (P30)

36

Eye sensor (P25)

37

Viewfinder (P25)

38

Eye cup

• Keep the eye cup out of reach of children to

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prevent swallowing.

Speaker

40

Joystick (P22, 40)/Function button (P30)
Centre (Fn11)/3 (Fn12)/1 (Fn13)/4 (Fn14)/

41

2 (Fn15)

[ ] (Auto Focus Mode) button (P35)/

42

[Fn1] button (P30)

57 56

45

46
47
48

51

49
52
53

50

5455

[Q.MENU] button (P29)/[Fn2] button (P30)/
[ ] (Delete) button (P72)/[ ] (Cancel) button

52

(P29)

[DISP.] button (P25)

53

Release lever (P14)

54

Battery door (P14)

55

DC coupler cover (P121)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC12:
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10G:
optional) are used.

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• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor
(DMW-AC10G: optional).

• When using an AC adaptor (optional), use the
AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor
(optional).

[AF/AE LOCK] button (P42)

43

Focus mode lever (P35, 41)

44

[REMOTE] socket

45

Cursor buttons (P21)/Function button (P30)

46

3 (Fn16)/1 (Fn17)/4 (Fn18)/2 (Fn19)

Control dial (P21)

47

[MENU/SET] button (P21, 28)

48

Card slot 1 (P17)

49

Card slot 2 (P17)

50

Card door (P17)

51

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Cover for the battery grip connector

• Keep the cover for the battery grip connector

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out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Tripod mount

• It may not be possible to attach and securely
fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm

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(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so
may also damage the camera.

• Function buttons ([Fn6] to [Fn10]) are
touch icons.

Touch the [ ] tab on the recording screen to
display them.

Quick Start Guide

• Check that the camera is turned off.

Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide”

1

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

• Perform steps 1 to 8 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.

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Charging the Battery

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLF19E.
∫ Charge the battery using the battery charger

• Use the charger, AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (for charger), and battery
that are designed for exclusive use with the camera.

1 Connect the battery charger and the AC adaptor (supplied) with the USB

connection cable (for charger).

2 Insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.

A Charger (for exclusive use with the camera)
B USB connection cable (for charger)

C AC adaptor (supplied)
D To power outlet

3 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the

battery.

• The [CHARGE] indicator E lights up and charging begins.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

On: Charging.

Off: Charging has completed.

(After charging is complete, disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied) from
the power outlet and remove the battery.)

• 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

When the charger (supplied) is used

Charging time Approx. 190 min

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

∫ Inserting the Battery

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLF19E).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

• Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and
then check that it is locked by lever A.
When removing the battery, push the lever A toward the arrow and pull out the battery.

∫ Charge the battery using the camera

• Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and battery.

Camera conditions Charge

Turn ed off

Turned on —

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±

Insert the battery into this unit.
Check that this unit is turned off.

Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide”

A Connect the USB connection cable

(supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket.

B Charging lamp
C AC adaptor (supplied)
D To power outlet
E PC (Turned on)

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

• The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) are for this camera only. Do
not use them with other devices.

F USB connection cable (supplied)

• Check the direction of the terminals and
plug in/out straight holding onto the plug.
(It may result in malfunction by the
deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in
obliquely or in wrong direction.)

Charging from the power outlet

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable
(supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.

• The camera consumes a small amount of power even after it is turned off by setting the
camera on/off switch to [OFF]. When leaving the product unused for a long time, disconnect
the AC adaptor (supplied) from the power outlet for power saving.

Charging from a computer

Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).

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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide”

∫ About the charging lamp

Lit red: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.

(When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power
outlet or computer.)

• When the charging lamp flashes

– Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient temperature

(and the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF) range, and try charging
again.

– If your PC is not capable of supplying sufficient power, charging is not possible.

∫ Charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 230 min

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

• When power is supplied from a computer, the power supply capacity of the computer
determines the charging time.

∫ About the power supply

If you connect the camera to a power outlet or PC while the camera is turned on, power
can be supplied via the USB connection cable (supplied).

• Insert the battery into the camera.

• [ ] is displayed on the recording screen while power is being supplied.

• In certain situations where the camera is used, such as during recording, the battery
may drain. The camera will turn off when the battery power runs out.

• Power may not be supplied depending on the power supply capacity of the PC.

• Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (supplied), turn the camera off.

• If the ambient temperature is high or power is supplied continuously, after [ ] is displayed,
the supply of power may stop. Wait until the camera cools down.

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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide”

3

• Check that the camera is turned off.

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

∫ Card access indicators
Access indication

Lights up red while an image is being recorded to the card.

• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.),
do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC
adaptor. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact
or static electricity.

Inserting the Card (Optional)

4

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.

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

∫ Detaching the lens

Attaching/Removing the Lens

1 Attach the lens cap.
2 While pressing on the lens release button B, rotate the

lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove.

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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide”

5

At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the monitor as shown below.

1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2 It can be rotated 180o forward.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.

• When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force. Doing so may cause
damage.

• When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to
prevent dirt and scratches.

Opening the Monitor

6

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

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

1 Turn the camera on.
2 Press [MENU/SET].
3 Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/

SET].

4 Press [MENU/SET].

5 Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day,

hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.

6 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
7 When [The clock setting has been completed.] is

displayed, press [MENU/SET].

8 When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press

[MENU/SET].

9 Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press

[MENU/SET].

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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide”

7

Rotate the diopter adjustment dial.

• Adjust until you can see the characters displayed in the
viewfinder clearly.

8

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary
data in advance.

MENU

9

Diopter adjustment

Formatting the card (initialisation)

> [Setup] > [Format] > [Slot 1]/[Slot 2]

Set the mode dial to [³]

Set the mode dial to [ ].

• The dial is locked if the mode dial lock button is depressed. (A)
Each press locks/unlocks the dial.

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Taking pictures

1 Hold the camera gently with both

hands, keep your arms still at
your side and stand with your feet
slightly apart.

• Do not cover the AF Assist lamp

A, or microphone B with your
fingers or other objects.

• Make sure your footing is stable and
there is no danger of colliding with
another person or object in the vicinity while taking pictures.

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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide”

2.8

606060

1/981/981/981/98

2 Press the shutter button halfway

to focus.

A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication

• Aperture value and shutter speed are
displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct
exposure is not achieved, except
when set to flash.)

• Once the subject is in focus, the
focus indication is displayed. (When
the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes.)

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

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

• Pictures cannot be taken until focus is achieved when [Focus/Release Priority] is set to
[FOCUS].

∫ Free angle shooting

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

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

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• To display the picture in Playback Mode, press [(]. (P69)

Check the picture you have taken

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Basic Operations

Turn on the status LCD backlight

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [ ].

• When the camera ON/OFF switch is released, it returns to the
[ON] position. The status LCD backlight turns off after approx.
5 seconds.

• To turn off the status LCD backlight immediately, set the camera
ON/OFF switch to [ ] again.

• If you start recording while the status LCD backlight is turned on, it will turn off.

• The status LCD backlight cannot be turned on when recording motion pictures or using [6K/4K
Pre-Burst] or [Pre-Burst Recording] in [6K/4K PHOTO].

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.

• These operating instructions expresses the up, down, left, and
right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1.

Control Dial

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

• The operation of rotating the control dial is illustrated as below in
these operating instructions.
Example: When rotating the control dial to the left or right:

Front Dial/Rear Dial

Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.

• These operating instructions describe operations of the front dial/rear dial as follows:

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

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

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

Mode dial Front dial Rear Dial

Programme Shift Programme Shift

Aperture value Aperture value

Shutter speed Shutter speed

Aperture value Shutter speed

Joystick

The joystick can be operated in two ways: it can be
moved up, down, left or right, or it can be pressed.
The joystick provides the same functions as the cursor
buttons/[MENU/SET] button.

Moving:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is
performed.
Pressing:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is
performed.

Moving Pressing

• In these operating instructions, the up, down, left and

right of the joystick are expressed as 3/4/2/1.

Function lever

You can switch to the camera setting that enables the assigned function.
You can set the items to be assigned to the function lever in [Fn Lever Setting] in the
[Custom] ([Operation]) menu. (P32)

Change the function lever position.

MODE1

MODE2

The normal setting where the assigned
function is disabled.

The setting where the assigned function is
enabled.

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Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)

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Press the mode dial lock button 1 to
release the lock.

• The dial is locked if the mode dial lock button is
depressed. Each press locks/unlocks the dial.

Rotate the mode dial 2 and adjust the
recording mode.

Intelligent Auto Mode (P33)

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P33)

Programme AE Mode

Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera.

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∫ Programme Shift

1 Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter

speed value on the screen.

2 While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds), perform Programme

Shift by rotating the rear dial or front dial.

• To cancel Programme Shift, turn off this unit or rotate the front/rear dial until the
Programme Shift indication disappears.

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

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

/ : Aperture value (B)

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

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

/ : Shutter speed (C)

Manual Exposure Mode

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

• Rotate the front/rear dial to display

the Exposure Meter A. Unsuitable
areas of the range are displayed in

red.
(Example: In Manual Exposure
Mode)

: Aperture value (B)

: Shutter speed (C)

Creative Video Mode (P66)

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MENU

MENU

Custom Mode

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

∫ Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)

1 Set in advance the Recording Mode you wish to save and select the desired

menu settings on the camera.

2 Select the menu.

want to register settings

• You can register up to three custom sets to of the mode dial.

∫ To change a custom set in [ ] ([Custom Mode] menu)

1 Set the mode dial to [ ].
2 Select the menu.

3 Press 3/4 to select the custom setting you want to use, and then press

[MENU/SET].

Creative Control Mode

This mode records with additional image effects.

> [Setup] > [Cust.Set Mem.] > Custom set where you

> [Custom Mode]

∫ Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)

Switch to confirmation screen by pressing the preview
button.

– Normal recording screen
– Aperture effect preview screen
– Shutter speed effect preview screen

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[LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder)

Press [LVF].

A [LVF] button
B Eye sensor

• The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows:
– Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching
– Viewfinder display

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– Monitor display

¢ If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set to [ON], the

camera automatically adjusts the focus as the eye sensor is activated. The camera does not
beep when focus is achieved with [Eye Sensor AF].

∫ Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching

Bring your eye or an object near the viewfinder to automatically switch to the viewfinder
display using the eye sensor.

• To reduce the battery consumption, set [Power Save LVF Shooting] in [Economy].

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Change the display magnification of the viewfinder

Press [V.MODE].

• The magnification factors that can be switched between differ
depending on the [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set] setting in the [Custom]
([Monitor / Display]) menu.
– [ ] (Viewfinder Style): Two levels
– [ ] (Monitor Style): Three levels

[DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)

Press [DISP.].

In Recording Mode

You can select separate screen display styles for the viewfinder and the monitor.

> [Custom] > [Monitor / Display] > [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set] >

[LVF Disp. Set]/[Monitor Disp. Set]

[] (viewfinder style)

[] (monitor style)

Scales down images slightly so that you can better review the
composition of the images.

Scales images to fill the entire screen so that you can see their
details.

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– Detailed information display
– Histogram display
– Photo style, Highlight shadow display
– White balance display
– Lens information display

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Touch screen (Touch operations)

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∫ Touch

To touch and release the touch screen.

∫ Drag

A movement without releasing the touch screen.

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∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)

Pinch the touch screen apart (enlarge) or together
(reduce) with two fingers.

∫ Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function

1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch icon.

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Touch Shutter

AE

Touch AE

Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera
will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically.

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

You can easily optimise the brightness for a touched position.

1 Touch the subject you want to optimise the brightness for.
2 Touch [Set].

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• To cancel the function, touch [ ] or [ ].

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Setting menu items

Press [MENU/SET].

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Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon,

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such as [ ].

• You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating
the front dial.

/ [Intelligent Auto] (P73)

[Creative Video] (P73)

[Custom Mode] (P73)

[Creative Control] (P73)

These menus let you set the functions available only for
their corresponding Recording Modes.
These menus are displayed only for their corresponding
Recording Modes.

[Rec] (P73) This menu lets you set picture settings.

[Motion Picture] (P74) This menu lets you set motion picture settings.

Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen

[Custom] (P74)

[Setup] (P75)

[My Menu] (P88) This menu lets you register frequently-used menus.

[Playback] (P75)

Press [MENU/SET].

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Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press

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and button operations, can be set up according to your
preferences.

This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the
operating beep tone settings and set other settings which
make it easier for you to operate the camera.
You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
related functions.

This menu lets you set the playback and editing settings
for images.

[MENU/SET].

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the setting and press [MENU/SET].

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not

appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

• Menu items that are not available are displayed in grey. When a
grey item is selected, if you press [MENU/SET], a message
indicating that the item cannot be set is displayed along with the
reason why it cannot be set under certain conditions.

∫ Close the menu

Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.

Preparation/Basic

Calling frequently-used menus instantly
(Quick Menu)

1 Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
2 Rotate the front dial to select the menu item.

3 Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
4 Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the setting is

complete.

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MENU

Assigning Frequently-Used Functions to
Buttons/Lever (Function Buttons/Function
Lever)

You can assign various features, such as recording functions, to specific buttons and icons
as well as the function lever.

Assigning functions to function buttons

1 Select the menu.

> [Custom] > [Operation] > [Fn Button Set] > [Setting in

REC mode]/[Setting in PLAY mode]

2 Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to

assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].

• To select a button from [Fn11] to [Fn19] in [Setting in REC
mode], press [DISP.] to switch the screen.

3 Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign and then press [MENU/

SET].

• If you press and hold a function button (any of [Fn1] to [Fn5] or [Fn11] to [Fn19]) for 2 seconds,
the screen displayed in step
In some cases, however, the screen cannot be displayed depending on the currently selected
mode or the currently displayed screen.

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