Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5, DMCG5K, DMCG5X, DMC-G5KK, DMC-G5KBODY Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-G5
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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera......................................................................................................7
Standard Accessories............................................... .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8
Names and Functions of Component s....... ........... ................... .......... ................... .... 9
About the Lens...................... ...................................... ........... .................. ........... ...... 16
Preparation
Changing the Lens.................................................................................................... 17
Attaching the Shoulder Strap................................................................................... 20
Charging the Batter y........... ...................................... .......... ................... ........... ........ 21
• Charging........... ..................................... ........... ................... .......... .....................21
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures........................ 23
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery.................................................................................................................. 26
About the Card ............ .......... ................... ........... ................... .......... ................... ...... 27
• About cards that can be used with this unit.................. ................... ........... ........27
• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time......... 28
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ..................... ................... ........... ................... .......... ..29
• Changing the Clock Setting. ...............................................................................30
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode................ ................... ........... .................. ........... ...... 31
Tips for taking good pictures...................................................................................33
• Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function)............................ 33
Using the Viewfinder ................................................................................................. 34
• Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ...............................................................34
• About the Eye Sensor AF................................................................................... 35
• Setting the foc u s position with the Touch Pad............ ...................................... ..35
Taking a Still picture.................................................................................................. 36
• How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFF/AFC).............................. 36
• Taking a still pictur e................. ..................................... ........... ................... ........38
• Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function............................................... 39
• Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen ............................ 40
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................................................................................. 42
• Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects................................................. 45
• Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode............................................. .... .... ..46
Taking Pic tures with Defocus Cont r ol Function ......................... .......... ................. 48
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode)........................ 50
Recording Motion Picture............................................. ........... ................... .......... .... 52
• How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF).................. 52
• Recording motion pic ture......................... ................... ........... ................... ..........53
• Recording still pictu res while recording moti o n pic tures................................... ..55
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures................................................................... 56
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• Playing Back Pictures............................................... ........... ................... .......... ..56
• Changing the information displayed on the playback screen ............................. 60
• Playing Back Motion Pictures.............. ........... ...................................... .......... .... 61
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ...................................................... 62
Deleting Pictures........... ................... .......... ................... ........... ................... .......... .... 63
Setting the Menu ........... ................... .......... ................... ........... ................... .......... .... 64
• Setting menu items........................................................................ .... ......... .... .. ..64
• Setting the menu screen background............................................................... ..67
Setting the Quick Menu ............................................................................................ 68
• Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item................................................. 69
About the Setup Menu....................... ...................................... .......... ................... .... 70
Recording
Optical Image stabilizer ............................................................................................78
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................................................................................80
• Zooming using touch operations......................................................................... 83
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash.................................................................84
• Switching to the appropriate flash setting........................................................... 84
Compensating th e Ex pos ure................................ .......... ................... ........... ............ 88
Taking Pic tures using Burst Mode ...................... .......... ................... ........... ............ 89
Taking Pic tures using Auto Bracket........................................... .......... ................... 91
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.......................................................................... 93
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ............................................................................. 95
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus....................................................................... 101
Fixing the Focus a nd the Exposure (AF/AE Lock ).................... ........................... 104
Adjusting the Whi te Ba la nc e............. .......... ................... ........... ................... ..........106
Setting the Light Sensitivity.......... .......... ................... ........... .................. ........... .....111
Using the function button........................................................................................113
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) ................115
• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)...........116
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed...........................................................................................................117
• Aperture-Priority AE Mode.................................................................................117
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode..................... ...................................... ........... .............118
• Manual Exposure Mode........................................ .... .... ....... .... .... .... .. ......... .... .. .119
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode).... 121
• [Clear Port rait].................................... ........... ................... .......... ................... .... 122
• [Silky Skin]........ ..................................... ........... ................... .......... ...................122
• [Backlit Softness]............................. ........... .................. ........... ................... ...... 122
• [Clear in Backli g h t]................... ..................................... ........... ................... ...... 123
• [Relaxing Tone]............................................................................ .... ......... .. .... ..123
• [Sweet Child's Face]....................................... .......... ................... ........... ..........123
• [Distinct Scenery].............................................................................................. 124
• [Bright Bl u e Sky]................................................... ........... .................. ........... .... 124
• [Romantic Suns e t Glo w ]................................... .......... ................... ........... ........124
• [Vivid Sunset Glow].......................... ........... .................. ........... ......................... 124
• [Glistening Water] ...................... .......... ................... ........... ................... .......... ..125
• [Clear Nightscape]................................................................. .... .... .. ......... .... .. ..125
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• [Cool Night Sky]................ ................... ........... ................... .......... ................... ..125
• [Warm Glowing Nightscape] ....................................................................... .... ..126
• [Artistic Nightscape].......................................................................................... 126
• [Glittering Illu minations].............................................. ........... ................... ........126
• [Clear Night Portrait]........... ........... ................... .......... ......................................127
• [Soft Image of a Flower]............................................ .... ......... .. .... .... .. ......... .... ..127
• [Appetizing Food]........................... .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....... .. .. .. ..128
• [Cute Dessert]................... ...................................... ........... ................... .......... ..128
• [Freeze Animal Motion].................... ........... ..................................... ........... ...... 129
• [Clear Sports Shot]........................... ........... .................. ........... ................... ...... 129
• [Monochrome]............................................................................ .... .. ......... .... .. ..129
Taking Pictures with different image effects
(Creative Control Mode)..........................................................................................130
• [Expressive].............. ...................................... .......... ................... ........... ..........132
• [Retro]............................. ........... ................... .......... ...................................... .... 132
• [High Key]........... ................... .......... ................... .......... ................... ........... ......132
• [Low Key].................. ...................................... .......... ................... ........... ..........132
• [Sepia]............ ........... ................... .......... ................... ........... ................... ..........133
• [Dynamic Monochrome].......................................... .... .. ......... .... .... .. ......... .... .. ..133
• [Impressi ve Art]............. ........... ................... .......... ................... .......... ............... 133
• [High Dynamic]............... ........... ................... .......... ................... ........... ............ 133
• [Cross Process] ............ ................... ........... .................. ........... ................... ...... 134
• [Toy Effect]..................................... .......... ................... ........... ................... ........ 134
• [Miniature Effect]................................................. .......... ................... ........... ...... 135
• [Soft Focus]........... .......... ................... ........... ................... .......... ................... .... 137
• [S tar Filter] .................................................... .......... ...................................... .... 137
• [One Point Col o r]....................... .......... ................... ........... ................... .......... ..137
Taking Pictures in Custom Set............................................................................... 139
• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)................. 140
• Recording usin g reg i s te red custom set........................... .......... ................... .... 141
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function ............................................... 142
Entering Text............................................................................................................ 146
Using the [Rec] Menu....................... .......... ...................................... ........... ............ 147
• [Photo Style]..................................... ........... .................. ........... ................... ...... 147
• [Aspect Ratio ].......................... ................... .......... ................... .......... ............... 149
• [Picture Size ]...................................... ........... ................... .......... ................... .... 149
• [Quality].......... ........... ................... .......... ................... ........... ................... ..........150
• [Focus Mode]................................................................ ......... .... .... .. ......... .... .. ..150
• [Metering Mode].......................................................... ......... .... .. .... .... ....... .... ....151
• [HDR]............. ...................................... ........... ................... .......... ................... ..151
• [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control)............................................. ....152
• [Flash]............................. ........... ................... .......... ................... ........... ............ 152
• [Red-Eye Removal]......... ...................................... ........... .................. ........... .... 152
• [Flash Synchr o]....... .......... ...................................... ........... ................... .......... ..153
• [Flash Adjust .]..................................................... .......... ................... ........... ......153
• [i.Resolutio n]............... ........... ..................................... ........... ................... ........154
• [ISO Limit Set]......... .......... ................... ........... ................... .......... ................... ..154
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• [ISO Increments]................................ ........... ................... .......... ....................... 154
• [Long Shtr NR]................................. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. ..155
• [Shading Comp.]........................................................... ......... .. .... .... .. ......... .... ..155
• [Digital Zo o m].......... .......... ................... ........... ................... .......... ................... ..156
• [Electronic Shutter]....... ...................................... .......... ................... ........... ...... 156
• [Burst Rate]................... ........... ................... .......... ................... .......... ............... 156
• [Auto Brack et].......................... ................... .......... ................... .......... ............... 156
• [Self Timer] .................................. .......... ...................................... ........... ..........156
• [Color Space]........ .......... ................... ........... ................... .......... ................... .... 157
• [S tabilizer]...................................... .......... ................... ........... ................... ........157
• [Face Recog.]....... ...................................... .......... ................... .......... ............... 157
• [Profile Setu p ]............... ........... ................... .......... ...................................... ...... 158
• [Recommended Filter] ......................................................... .... .... .... .. ......... .... ..158
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu....................... ................... .......... ................... .... 159
• [Rec Mode] .............................................. ......... .... .... .. ......... .... .. .... .... ....... .... ....159
• [Rec Quality]............................ .......... ................... ........... .................. ........... .... 160
• [Picture Mode ]........... ................... .......... ...................................... ........... ..........161
• [Continuous AF]............................. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ..... .. .. .. .. ..161
• [Ex. Tele Conv.]............. ........... ................... .......... ................... .......... ............... 161
• [Wind Cut]........................................ ........... .................. ........... ................... ...... 161
• [Mic Level Disp.] ...................... ................... .......... ...................................... ...... 162
• [Mic Level Adj. ]........................ ................... .......... ................... .......... ............... 162
• [Flkr Decrease]........................ ................... .......... ................... .......... ............... 162
Using the [Custom ] Men u................................................. ........... ................... ........ 163
Playback/Editing
Playing Back Burst Pictures .................................................................................. 173
Editing Burs t Pictures............................................. .......... ................... ........... ........ 174
Using the [Playback] Menu..................................................................................... 175
• [2D/3D Setting s]........................... .......... ................... ........... .............................175
• [Slide Show]........................... .......... ................... .......... ................... ........... ...... 175
• [Playback Mode]....................................................... .... ......... .. .... .... .. ......... .... ..177
• [Title Edit]..................................... .......... ...................................... ........... ..........178
• [Text Stamp]....................................... ........... ................... .......... ................... .... 179
• [Video Divide]............................. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. ..181
• [Resize]............. .................. ........... ................... .......... ................... ........... ........182
• [Cropping].............................................. ......... .... .. .... .... ....... .... .... .. .... ......... .... ..183
• [Rotate].......... ................... ........... ................... .......... ................... ........... ..........184
• [Favorite].............................................. ........... ................... .......... ................... ..185
• [Print Set].................................................... .......... ................... .......... ............... 186
• [Protect]................................. .......... ................... .......... .................................... 188
• [Face Rec Edit]....... .......... ................... ........... ................... .......... ................... ..188
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Connecting to other equipment
Enjoying 3D pictures............................................................................................... 189
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................. 193
• Using VIERA Link (HDMI).......... ...................................... .......... ................... .... 195
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC......................................... 197
Saving stil l pic tures and motion pic tures on a Recorder................. ........... ........201
Printing th e Pictures........................................... .......... ................... ........... ............ 202
Others
Optional accessories .............................................................................................. 206
LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display.................................................. .......... ..209
Cautions for Use...................................................................................................... 212
Message Display ................................ .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. ..218
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................221
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Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfuncti on or image may not record if you:
Drop or hit the camera.Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the
lens, buttons, etc . Be particularl y careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irrepar able.
Places with a lot of sand or dust.Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when
using it on a rainy day or at the beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body . Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD
Monitor is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity
changes. Be car eful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about
2 hours. The fog will disapp ear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes clos e to the ambient temperature.
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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
The accessories and their shape will d i ffer dependi ng on the country or area where the ca mera 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 indica ted as card in the text.
The card is optional.
Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchang eable lens (H-PS14042).
If any accessories are lost, cu stomer s in the USA and Pu erto Ric o should cont a ct Panas onic’s parts
department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further informati on about obtaini ng replacement parts.
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Before Use
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3
1
45 6 7
816910
2117
18 19 20
1112 1413 15
Names and Functions of Components
Camera body
1 Self-timer indicator (P93)/
AF Assist Lamp (P168) 2 Sensor 3Flash (P84) 4 Lens fitting mark (P17) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P18)
8 [LVF/LCD] button (P34)/
[Fn3] button (P113) 9 Diopter adjustment dial (P34) 10 Viewfinder (P34) 11 Eye Cup (P213) 12 Eye sensor (P34) 13 [Q.MENU] button (P68) 14 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P104)/
[Fn1] button (P113) 15 Rear dial (P14) 16 Touch screen/LCD monitor (P13) 17 Playback button (P56) 18 button (P63)/
[Fn2] button (P113) 19 [MENU/SET] button (P14, 64) 20 Cursor buttons (P14)
3/ISO button (P111)
1/WB (White Balance) (P106)
21 [DISP.] button (P40, 60)
2/AF Mode button (P95)
4/[Drive Mode] button
This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following
options.
Single (P38)/Burst (P89)/Auto bracket (P91)/Self-timer (P93)
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22 Focus distance reference mark (P103)
29
33
32
2625 27 28
23
22
30 31
24
35 3634
37 38
39 40 41
23 Flash open lever (P84) 24 Stereo microphone (P162)
Be careful not to cover the microphone with your
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.
25 Hot shoe (P206) 26 Mode dial (P31) 27 Shutter button (P38) 28 Function lever (P15, 81, 88) 29 Speaker (P71)
Be careful not to c over the speaker with your
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.
30 Camera ON/OFF switch (P29) 31 St atus indicator (P29) 32 Intelligent Auto button (P42) 33 Motion picture button (P53) 34 Tripod mount (P217)
A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch)
or more may damage this unit if attached.
35 Card/Battery door (P26) 36 Release lever (P26)
Before Use
37 Shoulder strap eyelet (P20)
Be sure to attac h th e shoulder s tr a p w he n us i n g th e
camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
38 [REMOTE] socket (P208) 39 [HDMI] socket (P193) 40 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P193, 198, 201, 202) 41 DC coupler cover
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic
DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P208)
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Lens
67 4 51
67 4 51
Before Use
H-PS14042 (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/ F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S .)
45321
1 Lens surface 2 Zoom lever (P81) 3 Focus lever (P101) 4 Contact point 5 Lens fitting mark (P17) 6 Focus ring (P101) 7 Zoom ring (P81)
H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/ F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
H-FS45150 (LUMIX G VARIO 45–150 mm/ F4.0–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
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Before Use
LCD Monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.
1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180 o) 2 It can be rotated 180o for w a rd. 3 Return the monitor to its original position.
Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use
excessive force as it may be damaged.
The LCD monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the LCD monitor.
Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.
Taking pictures at a high angle
This is convenient when there is someone in front of you and you cannot get close to the subject.
It can only be rotated 90o toward s you.
Taking pictures at a low angle
This is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc. that are in a low position.
It can be rotated 180o forward.
Note
When not using the LCD moni tor it is re commended th at you clos e it with the sc reen faci ng inward to prevent dirt and scratches.
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Touch screen
This touch screen detects pressure.
Before Use
To uc h the screen
To touch and release the touch screen.
Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch screen.
When selecting f eatures us ing the touch screen,
be sure to touch the center of the desired icon.
Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
This is used to move the AF area, operate the slide bar, etc. This can also be used to move to the next image during playback, etc.
Note
If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protecti on
sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)
If a commercially ava ilable LCD pr otectio n sheet is u sed, a l ittle
extra pressure may be required if you notic e that the touch screen is not responsive.
Avoid letting the hand holding the camera accidently apply
pressure to the touch screen. Doing so may affect the to uch screen operation.
Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
Do not operate with your fingernails.
Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty wi th finger prints and ot hers.
Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
For information abou t the icons displayed on th e touch screen, refer to LCD Monitor Display/
Viewfinder Display
on P209.
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Before Use
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmati on of setting contents, etc., is performed.
This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor bu tton as follows, o r as 3/4/2/
1.
or
Press 3/4/2/1
Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed. Even on menu screens etc. on which the guide is not displayed, you can make settings and selections by operating the buttons.
Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.
Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Pressing: Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings, etc., are performe d dur ing the various se tt ings.
Rear dial is described as follows in this Owner’s Manual.
e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial
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Before Use
Function Lever
Function lever can be used in 2 ways, for zoom operations (P81) and for Exposure Compensation (P88). Slide the lever to left or right to operate.
To assign a function to the Function Lever
You can assign a function to the function lever at [Function Lever] in the [Custom] menu. The default setting is [AUTO].
1 Select [Function Lever] in the [Custom] menu. (P64) 2 Touch the it em.
Item
When the lens is replaced, the camera automatically assigns the setting suitable for the lens in use.
When using an intercha ngeable lens (H-PS14042 ) that supports the power
[AUTO]
zoom (electrically operated zoom), the camera assi gns the [ZOOM] operati on.
When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS014042, H-FS45150) that does not
support the power zoom, the camera assigns the [EXP.] operation.
[ZOOM]
[EXP.]
Exit the menu after it is set.
Zoom operations are operable. Exposure compensation is operable. (In the Manual Exposure Mode:
Aperture setting is operable.)
Settings
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Before Use
About the Lens
Micro Four T hirds™ mount specif i c a tion lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).
Four Thirds ™ mount specificati on lens
Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional).
Leica mount specification lens
When you use the M mount adapto r or R mount adapt or (DMW -MA2M, DMW -MA3R: opt ional), you
can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the s ubject is in focus may differ slightly fro m the
rated distance.
When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P172) to [ON].
About the lens and f unctions
There are functions that cannot be used, or the operation may be different depending on the lens used.
¢
Auto Focus
/Auto aperture setting¢/[Eye Sensor AF] (P35)/Defocus control function (P48)/ [Stabilizer] (P78)/Touch zoom (P83)/[Shading Comp.] (P155)/[Quick AF] (P166)/[Power Zoom Lens] (P169)
¢ The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS014042 or H-FS45150) is compatible with the Auto
Focus and automatic Aperture operation during the recording of motion pictures. With the interchangeable lens (H-PS140 42), when usin g the powe r zoom (electrical ly opera ted zoom); you can record motion pictures even more smoot hly and quietly thanks to the powerful high AF following perform ance and silence design.
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.)
Note
The available flash range etc. differs depending on the apertu r e value of the lens you are using.
The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm film
camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.) Refer to the website f or details about the 3D interchangeable lens.
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Preparation
Changing the Lens
Check that the camera is turned off.
Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P213, P214 when dirt or dust gets on
the lens.
Attaching the lens
Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the directio n of the a rrow
1
to detach them .
Do not put your hands inside the mount .
Align the lens fitting marks C (red mar ks) on
2
the camera body and t he lens a nd then rot ate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
Do not press the lens r elea se but to n D when you at tac h
a lens.
Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle
to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched.
Detach the lens cap.
3
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Preparation
Detaching the lens
When using the inte rchangeable lens
(H-PS14042), change the lens only after turning this unit off and checking that the lens barrel has retracted. (Do n ot push in the lens barrel with your fingers. Doing so may damage the lens.)
A When retracting the lens barrel
Attach the lens cap.
1
While pressing on the lens release button B,
2
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and
then remove.
Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or
dust does not get ins i de.
Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does not
get scratched.
Note
It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to pr otect the lens surface when carrying. (P208)
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Preparation
Att aching the Lens Hood
When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) does not have a lens hood.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042)
Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
A Fitting to the mark.
To attach the lens hood that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150)
Insert the lens hood into the lens, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
Note
When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens hood to the lens in the reve rse direction.
Hold the short sides of the flower shaped lens ho od when attaching or
detaching it.
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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
1
eyelet on the camera body.
A:Shoulder strap eyelet
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring
2
in the directio n of the a rrow and the n p ass it through the stopper.
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole
3
on the other side of the stopper.
Pull the other side of the shoulder
4
strap and then check that it will not come out.
Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other
side of the shoulder strap.
Note
Use the shoulder str ap around you r shoulde r.
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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90°
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 an d battery.
Charging
The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the b attery before use.
Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
Attach the battery paying
1
attention to the direction of the battery.
plug-in type inlet type
Connect the charger to the
2
electrical outlet.
The [CHARGE] indicator A light s up and
charging begins.
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About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.)
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
The battery temper ature is too high or t oo low . It is recommend ed to charge th e batt ery again in a n
ambien t te m peratur e of be t ween 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
The indicated charg ing time is for when the batter y has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.
Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
The indication tu rns red and blin ks if t he r emaining b at tery power is exhau sted . ( The st a tus i ndicat or
also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.
The battery can be recharge d e ven whe n it still h as some cha rge left, but it is not r ecommended that
the battery cha r ge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
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Approximate operating time and num ber of recordable pictures
Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
(By CIP A standard in Program AE Mode)
When the interchangeable lens ( H -PS14042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Recording time Approx. 160 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures
Recording time Approx. 155 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Recording time Approx. 160 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (4 GB).
Using the supplied bat tery.
Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Optical Image stabilizer function, set the Optical Image stabilizer to [ ])
Recording once every 30 seconds using full flash every second recording.
When an interchan geable l ens compa tible with p ower zoom (el ectri cally operat ed zoom) i s att ached,
the zoom moves from Tele to Wide or from Wid e to Tele on each recording.
Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
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Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monito r )
[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])
When the interchangeable lens ( H -PS14042) is used
Recordable ti me Approx. 150 min
Actual record able time Approx. 75 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable ti me Approx. 140 min
Actual record able time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Recordable ti me Approx. 150 min
Actual record able time Approx. 75 min
[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD])
When the interchangeable lens ( H -PS14042) is used
Recordable ti me Approx. 150 min
Actual record able time Approx. 75 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable ti me Approx. 140 min
Actual record able time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Recordable ti me Approx. 150 min
Actual record able time Approx. 75 min
These times are fo r an ambient t emper at ure of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a hu midity of 50%RH. Ple ase be
aware that these times are approximate.
Actual recordable ti me is the time a vailabl e for record ing when repeat ing action s such as turni ng this
unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [PSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes
59 seconds.
Maximum time to record mot i on pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to
4 GB. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
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Playback (when using the LCD monitor)
When the interchangeable lens ( H -PS14042) is used
Playback time Approx. 200 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Playback time Approx. 190 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Playback time Approx. 210 min
Note
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating t i mes shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced .
In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.Using the [AUTO] of [LCD Mode] or [MODE1] of [LCD Mode].When flash is used repeatedly.
When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the
battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery
Check that thi s un i t is turn ed off.
We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of the
1
arrow and open the card/battery door.
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the
quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery
2
orienta tion, i nse rt a ll the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever A. Pull the leve r A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B:Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
1: Close the card/battery door.
3
2: Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow.
Note
Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.)
The battery becomes warm after using it and dur ing and after charging. The camera also becomes
warm during use. This is not a malf unction.
Before removing the card or bat tery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status ind i ca tor has gone
off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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About the Card
About cards that can be used with this unit
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Remarks
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with “Class 4” or higher
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
Use a card with SD Speed Class
when r ecording mot i on pictures.
SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or
SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card
compatible equipment.
Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when
using the SDXC Memory Card s.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
This u ni t is c o mpatibl e with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
Only the cards wi th capacity listed left can be used.
¢
SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.
e.g.:
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the card.
During access (imag e writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off,
remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.
Note
Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static
electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
Do not format the card on your PC or other equipme nt. Format it on the camera only to ensure
proper operation. (P77)
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Approximate numb er of recorda ble pictures and available recording time
About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time
Switching between th e display of number of recordab le pictures and available recording time can be performed in the [Remaining Disp.] (P171) in the [Custom] menu.
A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time
Number of recordable pictures
[9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]
[Picture Size] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB
L (16M) 220 890 3630 7260
M (8M) 400 1630 6600 13000
S (4M) 670 2710 10980 21490
Aspect ratio [X], Quality [ ]
[Picture Size] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB
L (16M) 68 270 1 110 2230
M (8M) 79 320 1290 2580
S (4M) 86 340 1400 2800
Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
[AVCHD]
[Rec Quality] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB
PSH 8m00s 36m00s 2h31m 5h7m
FSH/FPH/SH 13m00s 1h00m 4h9m 8h25m
[MP4]
[Rec Quality] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB
FHD 11m18s 49m5s 3h22m13s 6h50m11s
HD 21m34s 1h33m43s 6h26m4s 13h3m6s
VGA 47m28s 3h26m16s 14h9m40s 28h43m28s
Note
The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [PSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes
59 seconds.
Maximum time to record mot i on pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to
4 GB. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
1
The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.
If the language select screen is not displayed,
proceed to step
Touch [Language Set].
2
Select the language.
3
4.
OFF
ON
Touch [Clock Set].
4
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/
5
Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination
You can continue to switch the settings by continuously touching
[]/[].
Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a
date and time.
To set the display order and the time display format.
Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setti ng display order/time display format.
Touch [Set] to set.
6
Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
7
: :
When the clock setting is comple te, the confirm ation scre en for the function lever setting is
displayed. Select [Change] or [Exit]. (You can check/uncheck the check box each time you touch [Don’t show this again].) For [Function Lever] refer to P15.
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Changing the Clock Setting
Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P64)
The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.
The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the
battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
Note
If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
If the cl ock is set, the c o rr e c t d ate can be pri n te d even if the da te is not displ a y e d on t h e sc r e en of
the camera.
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