Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5X, Lumix DMC-G5K, Lumix DMC-G5W, Lumix DMC-G5 Basic Operating Instructions Manual
EB
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-G5X/DMC-G5K
DMC-G5W/DMC-G5
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
“Operating Instructions for advanced
features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
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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,
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Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Use only 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.
∫ 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 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.
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∫ About the battery charger
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
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space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
•
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
∫ Cautions for Use
•
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional).
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 generated by microprocessors 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 (DMW-AC8E: optional).
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.
Information about the software used by this product can be viewed by pressing
[MENU/SET], selecting [Setup] > [Version Disp.], and then pressing [MENU/SET].
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used
Cd
Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance
with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/
66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and
batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal
service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In
this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the
chemical involved.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ............................................................................................. 2
Care of the camera ........................................................................................................... 7
Accessories....................................................................................................................... 8
Names and Functions of Components ......................................................................... 12
Changing the Lens ......................................................................................................... 15
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........................................................................................ 16
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................... 17
• Charging................................................................................................................... 17
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................................ 18
About the Card................................................................................................................ 19
• About cards that can be used with this unit.............................................................. 19
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)........................................................................................ 20
• Changing the Clock Setting...................................................................................... 20
Selecting the Recording Mode ...................................................................................... 21
Taking a Still picture.......................................................................................................22
• Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function..................................................... 22
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ................... 23
Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ...............................................................24
Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function..........................................................25
Recording Motion Picture.............................................................................................. 26
• Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures .......................................... 26
Compensating the Exposure ......................................................................................... 27
Using the function button .............................................................................................. 28
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode) ........... 29
Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) ...................... 30
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ........................................................................ 31
• Playing Back Pictures .............................................................................................. 31
• Playing Back Motion Pictures................................................................................... 31
Deleting Pictures ............................................................................................................32
Switching the display of the LCD Monitor.................................................................... 33
Setting the Menu............................................................................................................. 34
Setting the Quick Menu.................................................................................................. 35
Types of menus...............................................................................................................36
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)....................................................... 42
About the supplied software ......................................................................................... 43
• Installing supplied software ...................................................................................... 44
Specifications ................................................................................................................. 45
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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 malfunction 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
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the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause
malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when
using it on a rainy day or at the beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera
body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or
damage.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or
LCD Monitor is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity
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changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens 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 disappear naturally when the temperature of
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.
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Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of August 2012. These may be subject to change.
Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in these operating
instructions.)
(±: Included, —: Not included)
DMC-G5X DMC-G5K DMC-G5W DMC-G5
1 Interchangeable
Lens
¢1
(H-PS14042)
2 Lens Hood
3 Lens Cap
±
4 Lens Rear Cap ±
5 Body Cap
±
±
— ±±±—
¢2
¢2
¢3
±
(H-FS014042)±(H-FS014042)
¢2
±
¢2
±
¢3
±
6Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
7 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
8 AC Mains Lead
9 USB Connection Cable
10 CD-ROM
Software:
•
Use it to install the software to your PC.
11 CD-ROM
•
Operating Instructions for advanced features:
Use it to install to your PC.
12 Shoulder Strap
±
±
¢2
¢2
(H-FS45150)
±
±
¢3
±
±
¢2
¢2
±
—
—
—
¢3
¢1 This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.
¢2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.
¢3 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.
• 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-PS14042).
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You
can purchase the accessories separately.)
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VYC1009 VYC1009
VYF3201VYF3201
VFC4315 VFC4315
H-FS014042
H-FS014042
VYF3443
H-PS14042
VYF3201
VFC4605 VFC4605
H-FS45150
VYC1090
DMC-G5X DMC-G5K DMC-G5DMC-G5W
1
2
3
4
5
K2CT3YY00034
VFF1027 VFC4765
DE-A80A
K1HY08YY0025
DMW-BLC12E
678910
11 12
VKF4971VKF4971VKF4971VKF4971
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Sales and Support Information
Customer Communications Centre
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
• For further support on your product, please visit our website:
www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning
our Customer Communications Centre
Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.,
Friday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products.
Take a browse on our website for further details.
∫ Optional Accessories
Lithum Ion Battery DMW-BLC12
AC Adaptor
DC Coupler
Flash DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL500
Remote Shutter DMW-RSL1
MC Protector DMW-LMCH37
ND Filter DMW-LND37¢2, DMW-LND52
PL Filter (Circular Type) DMW-LPL37¢2, DMW-LPL52
Lens Cap DMW-LFC37¢2, DMW-LFC52
Lens Rear Cap DMW-LRC1
Body Cap DMW-BDC1
Zoom Lever DMW-ZL1
Tripod Adaptor
¢1
¢1
¢5
DMW-AC8
DMW-DCC8
¢3, 4
DMW-TA1
¢2
, DMW-LMC52
¢3, 4
¢3, 4
¢3, 4
¢3, 4
USB connection Cable DMW-USBC1
AV Cab le DMW-AV C1
HDMI mini Cable RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30
Wide conversion lens (0.79k)DMW-GWC1
Tele conversion lens (2.0k)DMW-GTC1
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¢2
¢2
Macro conversion lens DMW-GMC1
Fisheye conversion lens DMW-GFC1
Conversion lens kit DMW-GCK1
¢2
¢2
¢2
H-PS45175, H-PS14042, H-VS014140, H-HS12035,
Interchangeable Lens
H-FS100300, H-FS045200, H-FS014042, H-FS014045,
H-F007014, H-F008, H-ES045, H-X025, H-H020,
H-H014
The 3D Interchangeable Lens H-FT012
Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R
Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDA32GE1K/RP-SDU32GE1K/RP-SDRA32GEK
RP-SDA16GE1K/RP-SDU16GE1K/RP-SDRA16GEK
RP-SDA08GE1K/RP-SDU08GE1K/RP-SDRA08GEK
RP-SDU04GE1K/RP-SDRA04GEK
RP-SDNA16GEA
RP-SDNA08GEA
RP-SDNA04GEA
RP-SDNA02GEA
This unit is compatible with UHS-I
standard SDHC/SDXC memory
cards.
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler
(optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
¢2 When the interchangeble lens (H-PS14042) is used
¢3 When the interchangeble lens (H-FS014042) is used
¢4 When the interchangeble lens (H-FS45150) is used
5 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal.
¢
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Names and Functions of Components
∫ Camera body
1 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
2 Sensor
3Flash
4 Lens fitting mark
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button
8 [LVF/LCD] button/
[Fn3] button
9 Diopter adjustment dial
10 Viewfinder
11 Eye Cup
12 Eye sensor
When [LVF/LCD Auto] of [Eye Sensor] in the
•
[Custom] menu is set to [ON] and your eye or an
object is brought close to the viewfinder, the
display automatically switches to the viewfinder
display.
13 [Q.MENU] button
14 [AF/AE LOCK] button/
[Fn1] button
15 Rear dial
16 Touch screen/LCD monitor
17 Playback button
18 button/
[Fn2] button
19 [MENU/SET] button
20 Cursor buttons
3/ISO button
1/WB (White Balance)
2/AF Mode button
4/[Drive Mode] button
This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following
options.
Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
21 [DISP.] button
2
1
3
45 6 7
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22 Focus distance reference mark
29
33
32
2625 27 28
23
22
30 31
24
37
38
39
40
41
23 Flash open lever
24 Stereo microphone
Be careful not to cover the microphone with
•
your finger. Doing so may make sound
difficult to record.
25 Hot shoe
26 Mode dial
27 Shutter button
28 Function lever
29 Speaker
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to
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hear.
30 Camera ON/OFF switch
31 Status indicator
32 Intelligent Auto button
33 Motion picture button
34 Tripod receptacle
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
36 Release lever
35 3634
37 Shoulder strap eyelet
Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using
•
the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
38 [REMOTE] socket
39 [HDMI] socket
40 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
41 DC coupler cover
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
•
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8E: optional)
are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8E: optional).
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC mains lead supplied with the AC adaptor.
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion
pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture will not
be recorded.
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∫ Lens
67 4 51
67 4 51
H-PS14042 H-FS014042
45321
H-FS45150
1 Lens surface
2 Zoom lever
3 Focus lever
4 Contact point
5 Lens fitting mark
6 Focus ring
7 Zoom ring
Touch screen
This touch screen is a type that detects pressure.
Touch 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 features using the touch
•
screen, be sure to touch the centre 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.
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Changing the Lens
• Check that the camera is turned off.
Attaching the lens
Preparations: Remove the lens rear cap from the lens, and the body cap from the
camera.
Align the lens fitting marks A (red marks) and
then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.
• Do not press the lens release button B when you attach a
lens.
Detaching the lens
Preparations: Attach the lens cap.
While pressing on the lens release button B,
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and
then remove.
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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
1
strap eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the
2
ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it
through the stopper.
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the
3
hole on the other side of the stopper.
Pull the other side of the shoulder
4
strap and then check that it will
not come out.
• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the
other side of the shoulder strap.
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Charging the Battery
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12E.
Charging
The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
Attach the battery paying
1
attention to the direction of
the battery.
Connect the AC mains lead.
2
• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights
up and charging begins.
∫ 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.)
∫ Charging time
Charging time Approx. 140 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.
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery
• Check that this unit is turned off.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction
1
of the arrow and open the card/battery
door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BLC12E).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery
2
orientation, insert all the way until you
hear a locking sound and then check
that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.
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.
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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
¢
with “Class 4” or
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
higher when recording motion 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 Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• This unit is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC
memory cards.
• Only the cards with 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.)
Note
•
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
ON
OFF
• 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.
Touch [Clock Set].
2
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/
3
Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
• 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 setting
display order/time display format.
Touch [Set] to set.
4
Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
5
• When the clock setting is complete, the confirmation screen 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].)
Changing the Clock Setting
Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu.
•
The clock can be reset as shown in steps 3 and 4.
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Selecting the Recording Mode
∫ To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial
Select the mode by rotating the
mode dial.
• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the
desired mode A.
∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode
Press [¦].
• [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent
Auto Mode.
• The Recording Mode selected by the mode dial is
disabled while the [
¦] button is lit.
Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Easily match settings selected by the camera to your preferences and record.
Programme AE Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.
Custom Mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Scene Guide Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode
Record while checking the image effect.
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Taking a Still picture
6060603.53.53.5
AB
×
Applicable modes:
Select the Recording Mode.
1
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
2
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It
will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved,
except when set to flash.)
• When the image is correctly focused, the picture
will be taken, since the [Focus Priority] is set
initially to [ON].
Press the shutter button fully (push it in
3
further), and take the picture.
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture
automatically.
Touch [ ].
1
Touch [ ].
2
• Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the
Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
3
• AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF mode is displayed at the position you touch,
and picture is taken when it is focused when the AF mode is set to [š], [ ], [ ] or
[Ø].
∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ].
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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode:
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without
thinking about them.
Press [¦].
• [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto
Mode. (Light turns off during recording)
• [¦] button is turned off when it is pressed again, and it will
be set to the [Rec] Modes selected by the mode dial.
• When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function works. It is
also possible by pressing the cursor button towards 2, and then pressing the shutter button
halfway.
∫ Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene
concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour
changes to the usual red.
Depending on the identified scene, the camera may display [ ],
which allows you to select the camera-recommended effects.
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Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
6HW
Recording Mode:
The brightness and colour optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your
preferences. This mode is useful if you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the
settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences.
Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent
1
Auto Mode.
Touch [iA MODE].
2
Select [ ] and then touch [Set].
3
∫ Setting brightness
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
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The setting screen can also be displayed from the
recording screen by pressing rear dial.
Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness
setting, Defocus Control and end operation.
3 Drag the slide bar to set.
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This will adjust the brightness of the image.
• Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
• Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You
can also return to the recording screen by pressing the
rear dial.
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∫ Setting colour
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
The settings screen can also be displayed from the
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recording screen by pressing cursor button 1.
3 Drag the slide bar to set.
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This will adjust the colour of the image from a reddish
colour to a bluish colour.
• Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
• Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You
can also return to the recording screen by pressing the
cursor button 1.
Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function
Applicable modes:
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
Touch [ ].
1
Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
2
• Defocus Control setting screen can also be displayed
by pressing the rear dial.
Drag the slide bar to set.
3
• Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
Record pictures or motion pictures.
4
• Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching
[].
• Defocus Control operation can also be ended by pressing the rear dial.
• It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].
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Recording Motion Picture
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Applicable modes:
Start recording by pressing the motion
1
picture button.
A Elapsed recording time
B Available recording time
• Recording of motion picture appropriate for each
mode is possible.
• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording
motion pictures.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture
2
button again.
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• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with
[AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
Maximum time to record motion 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.)
Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous
recording)
During motion picture recording, press the shutter
button fully to record a still picture.
• Simultaneous recording indicator A is displayed while recording still
pictures.
• You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function.
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Compensating the Exposure
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Applicable modes:
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure
1
Compensation operation.
Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
2
A Exposure Compensation value
B [Expo.Meter]
Underexposed
Properly
exposed
Compensate the exposure
towards positive.
Select [0] to return to the original exposure.
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• Rotate the rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter].
Overexposed
Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
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Using the function button
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You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific
buttons and icons.
To use those functions, press [Fn1], [Fn2] or [Fn3]
or touch [Fn4] or [Fn5].
To use [Fn1], set the [AF/AE LOCK / Fn1] of the
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[Custom] menu to [Fn1].
• To use [Fn3], set the [LVF/LCD / Fn3] of the
[Custom] menu to [Fn3].
Touch [Fn1], [Fn2], [Fn3], [Fn4] or [Fn5] from the [Fn Button Set] in
1
the [Custom] menu.
Touch the function you want to assign.
2
• Assign your favourite functions to each of the function buttons.
• Exit the menu after it is set.
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Taking Pictures that match the Scene being
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(Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode:
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the
example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, colour, and focus, allowing you to
record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
1
Drag the example images to select a screen.
2
• You can also select the scene by dragging the slide bar A.
Touch [Set].
3
∫ To enjoy a variety of picture effects
Touch [ ] on the scene selection screen to display
explanations etc. for picture effects to suit the scene. To take
full advantage of the picture effects, we recommend that you
read the explanations and try recording pictures.
The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].
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Taking Pictures with different image effects
A
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode:
This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by
selecting example images and checking them on the screen.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
1
Touch the example image to select image effects
2
(filters).
• The image effect of the selected example image will be applied
in a preview display
• The image effect can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
• Touch [ ] to display the explanation for the selected image
effect.
• The explanation can also be displayed by pressing cursor button 1.
A.
Touch [Set].
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