1 Safety Precautions 1.1. General Guidelines 1.3. Leakage Current Hot Check 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE (See Figure. 1) There are special components used in this equipment 1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use which are important for safety. These parts are marked by an isolation transformer for this check.
1.4. How to Discharge the E.Capacitor on Flash P.C.B. • This unit equipped with two pieces of capacitors as E.Capacitor. “Either one of the E.Capacitors discharging operation” makes discharging for others as well. CAUTION: • Be sure to discharge the E.Capacitors on Flash P.C.B. before disassembling. •...
2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec- trostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
2.3. How to Replace the Lithium Battery 2.3.1. Replacement Procedure 1. Remove the FLASH P.C.B.. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.) 2. Unsolder the each soldering point of electric lead terminal for Lithium battery (Ref. No. “B8501” at component side of FLASH P.C.B.) and remove the Lithium battery together with electric lead terminal.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local 2.4.2.3. How to Replace the Fuse Panasonic Dealer. 1. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver. If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety.
3 Service Navigation 3.1. Introduction This service manual contains technical information, which allow service personnel’s to understand and service this model. Please place orders using the parts list and not the drawing reference numbers. If the circuit is changed or modified, the information will be followed by service manual to be controlled with original service manual. 3.2.
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3.3.1.3. About Main P.C.B. (Ref.1) & Flash-ROM (IC6003) Before exchanging the “Main P.C.B.”, confirm that the symptom and/or phenomenon is not due to the setting of functions. Important: When cannot be repaired in the IC exchange, and in the case of performing the “Main P.C.B.” exchange, carry out any of following.
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3.3.2. Lens Unit (Interchangeable Lens: H-FS12060) 3.3.2.1. About Lens Main Unit (Ref. 206) 1. Lens Main Unit (Ref. 206) is not supplied due to difficulty of the transportation issue (Fragile, Dust-free packing), and requires critical lens adjustments. Therefore, any needs of the “Lens Main Unit” (Ref. 206), carefully confirm its performance in advance. 2.
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3.3.3. Lens Unit (Interchangeable Lens: H-FS14140) 3.3.3.1. About Lens Main Unit (Ref. 309) 1. Lens Main Unit (Ref. 309) is not supplied due to difficulty of the transportation issue (Fragile, Dust-free packing), and requires critical lens adjustments. Therefore, any needs of the “Lens Main Unit” (Ref. 309), carefully confirm its performance in advance. 2.
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3.3.4. Lens Unit (Interchangeable Lens: H-FS1442A) 3.3.4.1. About Lens Main Unit (Ref. 408) 1. Lens Main Unit (Ref. 408) is not supplied due to difficulty of the transportation issue (Fragile, Dust-free packing), and requires critical lens adjustments. Therefore, any needs of the “Lens Main Unit” (Ref. 408), carefully confirm its performance in advance. 2.
3.4. Service Notes 3.4.1. About Wi-Fi Function The page number in this chapter does not show the page number of this service manual.
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3.4.2. Important Notice of Servicing This camera unit has the personal information of wireless LAN connection the customer has registered. For the protection of private information, please erase the personal information after the completion of repair by “Initial Settings”. In addition, please print out the following documents, and pass to the customer with the camera unit. Printing Material [Leaflet for Customer] [For The Customer] Before using your camera please check the Wi-Fi settings.
3.5. General Description About Lead Free Solder (PbF) The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation. The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb). On the other hand, the lead free solder is the alloy mainly consists of tin (Sn), silver (Ag) and copper (Cu), and the melting point of the lead free solder is higher approx.30°C (86°F) more than that of the normal solder.
3.6. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL Model) There are eight kinds of DMC-G8/G80/G81/G85 (Camera body unit), regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-G8 (Japan domestic model) • b) DMC-G85P/PP • c) DMC-G80EB/EC/EF/EG, G81EG • d) DMC-G80EE •...
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3.6.2. Initial Settings: After replacing the Main P.C.B. and/or Flash-ROM, make sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the adjustment by order- ing the following procedure in accordance with model suffix of the unit. 1. Important Notice: Before proceeding Initial settings, make sure to read the following CAUTION. 2.
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• Step 4. Display the Initial Settings: While pressing [ MENU/SET ] button and “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons” simultaneously, turn the power off. The “Initial Settings” menu is displayed. There are two kinds of “Initial Settings” menu form as follows: [ CASE 1.
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• Step 5. Cancel “Strict” mode: Press the [ DISP. ] button to cancel “Strict” mode. (Confirm the “Strict” is disappeared.) • Step 6. Choose the Model Suffix in “Initial Settings”: (Refer to “CAUTION”) [Caution: After replacing the Main P.C.B. and/or Flash-ROM] The model suffix can been chosen, JUST ONE TIME.
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• Step 8. Confirmation: Confirm the display of “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in concerned language when the unit is turned on again. When the unit is connected to PC with USB cable, it is detected as removable media. (When the “GK” model suffix is selected, the display shows “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in Chinese.) As for your reference, major default setting condition is as shown in the following table.
4 Specifications 4.1. Camera Body The following specification is for DMC-G80MEB/G80HEB/G80EB/G81MEB/G81HEB/G81EB. Some specifications may differ depending on model suffix.
5 Location of Controls and Components The following description is for DMC-G80MEB/G80HEB/G80EB/G81MEB/G81HEB/G81EB. Some descriptions may differ depending on model suffix. The page number in this chapter does not show the page number of this service manual. 5.1. Camera Body...
6 Service Mode 6.1. Error Code Memory Function 1. General Description This unit is equipped with history of error code memory function, and can be memorized 16 error codes in sequence from the latest. When the error is occurred more than 16, the oldest error is overwritten in sequence. The error code is not memorized when the power supply is shut down forcibly.
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Error Code List The error code consists of 8 bit data and it shows the following information. Important Notice about “Error Code List” About “*” indication: The third digit from the left is different as follows. - In case of 0 (example: 2B001000) When the third digit from the left shows “0”, this error occurred under the condition of Initial Settings has been completed.
NOTE: Refer to the Operating Instructions about content of various settings. Also, useful hint/tips for this unit is available at following URL, and is updated frequently. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ If it is hard to determine whether the resolution is out of specification or not, proceed the “RESOLUTION INSPECTION”,...
7.2. Wi-Fi Circuit (Jack P.C.B.) 7.2.1. How to Remove Wi-Fi Password Protection To prevent incorrect operation or use of the Wi-Fi function by a third party and to protect saved personal information, this unit pro- tects the Wi-Fi function with a password. It is unable to service with password locked condition.
8.2. Clean Box • The repair quality is considered, and it is recommended working in the environment of specified clean level less than class 10,000 (Federal Standard 209D). [NOTE] • Work in the environment of specified clean level less than class 10,000 (Federal Standard 209D) when inside cleaning of a lens. Please refer to the following service manuals.
8.4. Service Position (When checking the each P.C.B.) This service position is used for checking and replacing parts. Use the following extension cables for servicing. Table S1 Extension Cable List Parts No. Connection From RFKZ0477 FP9301(MAIN P.C.B.)LCD UNIT 45pin / 0.3 FFC RFKZ0583 FP9002(MAIN P.C.B.)REAR CASE UNIT 19pin / 0.3 FFC...
8.5. Service Position (Flange Back Adjustment) This service position is used for checking and replacing parts. Use the following extension cables for servicing. Table S1 Extension Cable List Parts No. Connection From RFKZ0477 FP9301(MAIN P.C.B.)LCD UNIT 45pin / 0.3 FFC RFKZ0583 FP9002(MAIN P.C.B.)REAR CASE UNIT 19pin / 0.3 FFC...
9 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 9.1. Camera Body Part Disassembly Flow Chart 9.1.1. This is a disassembling chart. When assembling, perform this chart conversely. P.C.B. Location 9.1.2.
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Disassembly Procedure Item Fig. Removal 9.1.3. BIS Unit, (Fig. D17) Screw (U?×3 Shutter Unit BIS Unit Item Fig. Removal Adjust Spring x 3 Rear Case Unit (Fig. D1) Screw (A) x 3 (Fig. D18) Screw (V) x 1 Screw (B) x 1 Screw (W) x 2 Screw (C) x 1 Damper O Ring...
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9.1.3.1. Removal of the Rear Case Unit (Fig. D2) (Fig. D1)
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9.1.3.3. Removal of the Main P.C.B. (Fig. D14) (Fig. D13)
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9.1.3.4. Removal of the Main Heat Sink 9.1.3.6. Removal of the BIS Unit and Shut- ter Unit (Fig. D15) 9.1.3.5. Removal of the Battery Unit (Fig. D17) (Fig. D16)
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9.1.3.7. Removal of the Mount, Mount Ring, Mount Spring and Lens Connector (Fig. D19) (Fig. D18)
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9.1.3.8. Removal of the BG Contact FPC 9.1.3.9. Removal of the Jack P.C.B. Unit, BG Shading Piece and Tri- pod Unit (Fig. D21) (Fig. D20)
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9.1.3.10. Removal of the Battery Door Unit 9.1.3.12. Removal of the Rear Plate Unit and Battery Out Spring and Speaker (Fig. D22) 9.1.3.11. Removal of the LVF Unit (Fig. D23) (Fig. D24)
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9.1.3.13. Removal of the Operation Buttons (Fig. D26) (Fig. D25)
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9.1.3.14. Removal of the MR1 SW FPC and LCD Unit (Fig. D27) (Fig. D28) NOTE: (When Installing) Make sure to confirm the following points when installing: • The screw is tightened enough. • Installing conditions are fine. (No distortion, no abnormal- space.) •...
9.2. Disassembly Assembly Procedure for the Lens Please refer to the following service manuals about Disassem- bly and Assembly of bundled lenses. • H-FS12060E/GK/PP: Order No.DSC1604008CE • H-FS14140PP/E/GK: Order No.DSC1305023CE/ Order No.DSC1506509SE • H-FS1442APP/E/GK: Order No.DSC1302014CE /Order No.DSC1506508SE...
10 Measurements and Adjustments 10.1. Matrix Chart for Replaced Part and Necessary Adjustment The relation between Replaced part and Necessary Adjustment is shown in the following table. When concerned part is replaced, be sure to achieve the necessary adjustment(s). As for Adjustment condition/procedure, consult the “Adjustment Manual” which is available in Adjustment software. NOTE: After adjustments have been terminated, make sure to achieve “Initial Settings”.
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*2 NOTE: (About Simplicity flange back adjustment) When remove or turn the flange back adjustment screw, “Simplicity flange back adjustment” is necessary. When remove the flange back adjustment screw, please don’t reuse it. Use new one. [Abstract of “Simplicity flange back adjustment”] Set the camera in front of the chart and set center of the chart picture on LCD.
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*4 NOTE: (When exchange the Main P.C.B. and/or Flash-ROM (IC6003)) After exchanging the “Main P.C.B. and/or Flash-ROM”, first, execute “Initial Settings” to determine the model suffix, and then, cancel the “Initial Settings” and proceed the adjustments. When the adjustment data is rewrite without “Initial Settings” execution, may not be able to choose desire model suffix. During the “Initial Settings”...
11 Maintenance 11.1. Notice in External Cleaning 11.1.1. About the Body NOTE: Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery and/or disconnect power plug from the outlet. Also, remove the memory card and lens unit. 11.1.1.1. Dust/Dirt on the Outer Casing Part (S) 1.
12 Block Diagram 12.1. Overall Block Diagram MEMORY MOUNT BOX UNIT CARD MOS IMAGE SENSOR LENS UNIT 4/3” 16 MEGA PIX (Built in AFE) SPEAKER IC9180 SYSTEM IC (27MHz) ECM(L) LENS CONTACT SHUTTER STEREO SSWF BIS UNIT MICROPHONE AMP TERMINAL UNIT MICROPHONE SPEAKER AMP...
14 Schematic Diagram Please click the radio button for “Diagrams II / Parts List” on the menu bar in XML Service Manual. If you want to print, please click the icon button for “Print” on the icon bar and select the item. 15 Printed Circuit Board Please click the radio button for “Diagrams II / Parts List”...
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Schematic Diagram Note...
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Parts List Note...
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Power (P) (Main P.C.B.)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Power Supply (PS) (Main P .C.B.)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Jack (J) (Main P.C.B.)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Accelerator (AC) (Main P.C.B.)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Flash P.C.B. (Flash P.C.B.)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Jack P.C.B. (Jack P.C.B.)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Main P.C.B. (Component Side)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Main P.C.B. (Foil Side)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Flash P.C.B. (Component Side)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Flash P.C.B. (Foil Side)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Jack P.C.B. (Component Side)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Jack P.C.B. (Foil Side)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Parts List Ref. Change Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks C8502 F1K2J223A029 CAPACITOR C8503 F1K2J223A029 CAPACITOR C8504 F1G1H270A557 CAPACITOR C8505 F1G0J1050007 CAPACITOR C8506 F1J1A106A043 CAPACITOR D1001 DB2J20800L DIODE E.S.D. D1051 B0JCRD000017 DIODE E.S.D. ...
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Parts List Ref. Change Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks IC6501 C0DBGYY05582 E.S.D. IC6502 C0DBGYY05590 E.S.D. IC6503 C0DBGYY05584 E.S.D. IC6504 C0ZBZ0002095 E.S.D. IC6505 C0ZBZ0002264 E.S.D. IC6506 C0ZBZ0002264 E.S.D. IC8501 C0ZBZ0001817 E.S.D. IC9103 C0DBGYY02368 E.S.D.
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Parts List Ref. Change Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks Q9003 B1HFCFA00050 TRANSISTOR E.S.D. Q9041 B1HFCFA00050 TRANSISTOR E.S.D. Q9101 B1ABDF000017 TRANSISTOR E.S.D. Q9201 B1CHMB000007 TRANSISTOR E.S.D. Q9301 B1CHMB000007 TRANSISTOR E.S.D. Q9801 B1MBCGA00004 TRANSISTOR E.S.D. ...
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Frame and Casing Section...
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Camera Lens Section (1) (HFS12060)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Camera Lens Section (2) (HFS14140)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Camera Lens Section (3) (HFS1442A)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Packing Parts and Accessories Section (1) (G80/81/85)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Packing Parts and Accessories Section (2) (G80M/81M/85M)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Packing Parts and Accessories Section (3) (G80H/81H/85H)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Packing Parts and Accessories Section (4) (G85K)
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Parts List Ref. Change Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks (RTL)E.S.D. G80EG,G80EC,G80EF,G80 EB,G81EG,G80MEG,G80MEC,G80MEF,G80 SEP0848AB MAIN P.C.B. MEB,G81MEG,G80HEG,G80HEC,G80HEF,G 81HEG (RTL)E.S.D. G80EE,G85P,G85PP,G85G C,G85GH,G85GK,G85GN,G85GD,G80MEE, SEP0848AA MAIN P.C.B. G85MP,G85MPP,G85MGN,G85HGH,G85KGC ,G85KGN SEP0850AA FLASH P.C.B. (RTL)E.S.D. SEP0851AA JACK P.C.B. E.S.D. DVWL1001Z MAIN‐FLASH FPC F2A2F6000011 E.CAPACITOR (C8501) F2A2F6000011 E.CAPACITOR (C8507) ML‐421S/DB BUTTON BATTERY...
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Parts List Ref. Change Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks SYF0094 BATTERY DOOR UNIT SMB0242 BATTERY DOOR SPRING SMP0364 BATTERY LOCK HOLDER SMS0294 BATTERY DOOR SHAFT VGU0M81 BATTERY LOCK KNOB VMB4407 BATTERY LOCK SPRING VMB4409 BATTERY OUT SPRING 4GE1MC361Z TOP CASE UNIT 59‐1 SYQ0873 STRAP R UNIT 59‐2 VMC2111 SHOE SPRING ...
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Parts List Ref. Change Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks VHD2124 SCREW VHD2190 SCREW VHD2124 SCREW VHD2384 SCREW XQN16+BJ5FN SCREW VHD2335 SCREW SHD0118 SCREW SHD0118 SCREW SHD0108 SCREW SHD0108 SCREW ...
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Parts List Ref. Change Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks B214 VHD2299 SCREW G80M,G81M,G85M B215 VHD2246 SCREW G80M,G81M,G85M B216 VHD2246 SCREW G80M,G81M,G85M SXW0205 LENS UNIT G80H,G81H,G85H [INBD] VDW2635 FILTER RING G80H,G81H,G85H [INBD] ‐‐‐ SHADING FRAME G80H,G81H,G85H(NOT SUPPLIED ) VEJ2336 LENS MOUNT CONTAT UNIT G80H,G81H,G85H [INBD] ...
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Parts List Ref. Change Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks DVQX1022Z BASIC O/I (ENGLISH) G85MGN VPF1542 BAG, POLYETHYLENE DVPW1001Z SHOULDER STRAP G80MEG,G80MEC,G80MEF,G80MEB,G80ME DVPK1010Z PACKING CASE DVPK1011Z PACKING CASE G81MEG DVPK1009Z PACKING CASE G85MP,G85MPP,G85MGN DVPN1003Z TRAY SPN0280 PAD C SPN0284 LENS PAD C G80M,G81M,G85M DE‐A79BB/SX BATTERY CHARGE...
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Model No. : DMCG80/G80M/G80H/G81/G81M/G81H/G85/G85M/G85H/G85K Parts List Ref. Change Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks DVQX1020Z BASIC O/I (ARABIC) G85KGC DVQX1022Z BASIC O/I (ENGLISH) G85KGN VPF1542 BAG, POLYETHYLENE DVPW1001Z SHOULDER STRAP DVPK1007Z PACKING CASE G85KGC,G85KGN DVPN1003Z TRAY SPN0280 PAD C SPN0284 LENS PAD C G85K DE‐A80AD/SX BATTERY CHARGE G85KGN DE‐A80BE/SX BATTERY CHARGE G85KGC ‐‐‐‐‐...
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