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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Message Display P297 Troubleshooting P299 Finding the information you need Contents Contents by Function Menu Guide P190 Register online at DVQP3210ZA http://shop.panasonic.com/support/register F0125MZ0 (U.S. customers only)
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About Operating Instructions This document, “Operating Instructions / Owner’s Manual for advanced features”, includes detailed explanations of all the functions and operations of the camera. • The external design and specifications of this product, as described in this document, may differ from the actual product.
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How to use this manual About the indication of the applicable mode Applicable modes: The icons indicate the modes available for a function. • Black icons: Applicable modes • Gray icons: Unavailable modes will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under custom settings. About the symbols in the text ∫...
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Contents About Operating Instructions ..................2 Finding the information you need................2 How to use this manual.....................3 Contents by Function ....................10 1. Before Use Care of the camera ....................13 Standard Accessories .....................15 Names and Functions of Components..............17 About the Lens ......................20 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................21 Charging the Battery ....................22 •...
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Contents 3. Recording Modes Easy Recording (Intelligent Auto Mode)..............61 • [Intelligent Auto] menu..................64 • Taking pictures with customized color, defocus control, and brightness settings ..................65 Program AE Mode ....................67 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed ........68 • Aperture-Priority AE Mode ................69 •...
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Contents 5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Select a Drive Mode....................111 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.................112 4K Photo Recording ....................115 • Notes on the 4K Photo function..............118 Selecting pictures from 4K burst file..............121 • Operations during selecting pictures ............122 Post Focus Recording...................126 •...
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Contents 10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ® ® Wi-Fi function/Bluetooth function ...............254 Connecting to a smartphone .................255 • Installing “LUMIX Sync” ................255 • Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection) ........256 • Connecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi connection]) ........259 Operating the Camera with a Smartphone............261 •...
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Contents 12. Materials Digital Camera Accessory System................285 Optional accessories.....................286 Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display...............290 Message Display....................297 Troubleshooting ....................299 Cautions for Use ....................307 Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Available Recording Time with the Battery .....................314 Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Video Recording Time with Cards ......................317 List of Functions That Can Be Set in Each Recording Mode ........319 Specifications ......................323...
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Contents by Function Recording Recording Picture Quality and Color Tone Recording Mode ......[White Balance]......P108 [Preview].......... [Picture Size]........P192 Bulb recording ......... [Quality]..........P193 [Live View Composite] ..... [Photo Style] ........P194 [Time Lapse Shot] ......P131 [Filter Settings] .......P196 [Stop Motion Animation] ....P133 [Color Space] .........P197 Bracket Recording...
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• For the latest information on the firmware or to download/update the firmware, visit the following support website: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html (English only) • To check the firmware version of the camera/lens, attach the lens to the camera.
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1. Before Use Condensation (When the Lens, the Viewfinder or Monitor is Fogged Up) ∫ • Condensation occurs when there are temperature or humidity differences. Be careful because condensation can lead to stains or mold on the lens, viewfinder, and monitor or cause a failure. •...
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1. Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Operating Instructions / Owner’s Manual <Quick Start Guide>”...
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• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in this document. • The card is optional. • Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)
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1. Before Use Names and Functions of Components Camera body ∫ 27 26 Stereo microphone (P173) ] (White Balance) button (P108) • Be careful not to cover the microphone with ] (ISO sensitivity) button (P106) your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.
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1. Before Use 34 35 [Q.MENU] button (P54)/[Fn2] button (P56)/ Touch screen (P48)/monitor (P290) ] (Delete) button (P189)/ [LVF] button (P38)/[Fn3] button (P56) ] (Cancel) button (P53) Viewfinder (P38, 308) [DISP.] button (P44) Eye sensor (P38) Battery door (P22) Eye cup Release lever (P22) ] (Playback) button...
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1. Before Use Lens ∫ H-FS12060 H-FSA14140 Lens surface Focus ring (P100) Zoom ring (P146) Lens fitting mark (P31) Contact points Lens mount rubber (P309) O.I.S. switch (P141)
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• Refer to catalogs/websites for information regarding supported lenses. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/index.html (This Site is English only.) • The focal lengths marked on a Micro Four Thirds lens are equivalent to twice those of a 35 mm film camera.
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Getting Started/Basic Operations Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the...
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Open the battery door. • Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow (to the OPEN side). • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Removing the Battery ∫ Push the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove. • Confirm that there is no foreign matter adhered on the inner side (rubber seal) of the battery door. • Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.) •...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Inserting a Battery into the Camera for Charging • It is recommended to use the Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC11: optional) for charging. • You can also charge with a Battery Charger (DMW-BTC12: optional). • You can charge with the camera body using a commercially available AC adaptor and a USB connection cable.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations • After charging, disconnect the connection to the power source. • The camera consumes a small amount of power even after it is turned off by setting the camera on/off switch to [OFF]. When the camera will not be used for a long time, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet in order to save power.
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When the battery is inserted into the camera for charging and the camera is turned on, you can record while the camera is being supplied with power. • It is recommended to use the Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC11: optional) for supplying power.
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• The battery level indicated on the screen is approximate. The exact level varies depending on the environment and the operating conditions. • We recommend that genuine Panasonic batteries are used. There is a possibility that the use of non-genuine batteries can cause accidents or malfunctions that may lead to fire or explosion.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Inserting the Card (Optional) • Check that this unit is turned off. Slide the card door to open it. Insert the card firmly all the way in until a clicking sound is heard. • Check the orientation of the card. A: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Card access indicators ∫ Access indication The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the card. • Do not perform the operations below while the card is being accessed (while image data is being written or read or deletion or formatting is in progress, for example). These operations may damage the card or recorded data or cause the camera to stop functioning correctly.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Card Information The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) SD memory card/SDHC • This unit is compatible with UHS- /UHS- UHS Speed Class memory card/SDXC memory...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Attaching a Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P308 when dirt or dust gets on the lens. Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Removing a Lens ∫ • Attach the lens cap. While pressing on the lens release button A, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove. • When the lens is removed from the camera, dust and other particles may accumulate on or enter the camera or lens.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Removing the lens hood (H-FS12060) ∫ Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood Example: H-FS12060 1 Remove the lens hood. 2 Align the mark C ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Changing the Monitor Position At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the monitor as shown below. 1 Open the monitor. (It opens up to 180o.) 2 It can be rotated 180o forward.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET].
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]. When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you are using Daylight Savings [ ], press 3.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Basic Operations How to Hold the Camera Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Do not cover the flash A, AF Assist lamp B, microphone C, or speaker D with your fingers or other objects.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Using the Viewfinder Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Rotate the diopter adjustment dial until you can see the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly. Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder Press [LVF]. A [LVF] button B Eye sensor Automatic viewfinder/ Viewfinder display Monitor display monitor switching...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Shutter button (Taking pictures) The shutter button works in two steps. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) •...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures) Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. • Release the motion picture button right after you press it. Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) Rotate the mode dial and select the recording mode.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Front Dial/Rear Dial Rotating: Selects an item or numeric value. • This document describe operations of the front dial/rear dial as follows: e.g.: When rotating the front dial to the left e.g.: When rotating the rear dial to the left or right or right Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Setting the functions to be assigned to 3/4 and dials in the exposure ∫ compensation screen > [Custom] > [Operation] > [Exposure Comp. Disp. Setting] MENU [Exposure Bracket] [Cursor Buttons (Up/Down)] [OFF] [OFF] [Exposure Comp.]/[Exposure Comp.] [Flash Adjust.]/[Exposure Comp.] [Front/Rear Dials] [OFF/...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Control Dial Rotating: Selects an item or numeric value. • This is expressed as follows in this document: – When rotating the control dial to the left or right: Setting the operation methods of the dial ∫...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Assigns exposure compensation operation to the front/rear [Exposure Comp.] dial. (Except in Manual Exposure Mode) ] (Front Dial)/[ ] (Rear Dial)/[OFF] Sets the items to be assigned temporarily to the front/rear dials when you press the Fn button to which [Dial Operation Switch] is assigned.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations In Recording Mode You can switch the viewfinder/monitor display method. > [Custom] > [Monitor / Display] > [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set] > MENU [LVF Disp. Set]/[Monitor Disp. Set] Scales down images slightly so that you can better review the ] (viewfinder style) composition of the images.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations • With [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu, you can assign [LVF/Monitor Disp. Style] to a Fn button. Each time you press the assigned Fn button, the display style of the monitor or viewfinder ]), whichever is currently in use, will change.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations In Playback Mode Without Detailed information Without With information information (Highlight information display ¢1 display) ¢2 1/98 1/98 STD. F3.5 2025.12. 1 10:00 100-0001 ¢1 Press 3/4 to switch between the following display modes: – Detailed information display –...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Touch screen (Touch operations) Touch ∫ To touch and release the touch screen. Drag ∫ A movement without releasing the touch screen. B B B Pinch (enlarge/reduce) ∫ On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) two fingers to 2.0X 2.0X 2.0X...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function Touch AF/Touch Shutter Applicable modes: Touch [ Touch an icon. • The icon switches every time you touch it. ¢ (Touch AF) Focuses on the position you touch. Focuses on the touched position before recording (Touch shutter) takes place.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Touch AE Applicable modes: You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face. Touch [ Touch [ •...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Setting menu items You can either operate the buttons or touch the monitor to set menu items. Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 2. Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as [ •...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Press [MENU/SET]. Touch operation Touch a menu selector icon, such as [ Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET]. • You can also move to the next screen by rotating the rear dial.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Close the menu ∫ Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway. Touch operation Touch [ • Press [DISP.] to display the menu description. • Menu items that are not available are displayed in gray. If you press [MENU/SET] while a gray item is selected, the reason why it cannot be set is displayed in some setting situations.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Quick Menu This menu enables you to quickly set functions that are frequently used during recording without calling the menu screen. Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. Rotate the front dial to select the menu item. 60 p •...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Customizing the Quick Menu settings You can add a maximum of 15 preferred settings to the Quick Menu. Select the menu. > [Custom] > [Operation] > [Q.MENU] > [CUSTOM] MENU Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Fn Buttons You can register functions to the Fn (Function) buttons. Different functions can be set for both during recording and playback. Select the menu. > [Custom] > [Operation] > [Fn Button Set] > MENU [Setting in REC mode]/[Setting in PLAY mode] Press 3/4 to select the Fn button you want to assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Using the Fn buttons during recording You can use assigned functions by pressing the corresponding Fn buttons. Using Fn buttons with touch operations ∫ Touch [ Touch [Fn4], [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7] or [Fn8]. Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode] ∫...
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations • Fn button settings at the time of purchase. [Dial Operation Switch] [Histogram] [Q.MENU] [I.S. Lock (Video)] [LVF/Monitor Switch] [Wi-Fi] Fn10 No function is set by default. [Preview] Fn11 [Level Gauge] • With [Video Record], you can start/stop recording a motion picture in the same way as with the motion picture button.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Using the Fn buttons during playback You can use an assigned function by pressing the appropriate Fn button. • Depending on the function, you can directly use it for the image being played back. Example: When [Fn1] is set to [Rating¿3] Press 2/1 to select the image.
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Entering Text Follow the steps below when the text entry screen is displayed. Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register. • To repeatedly enter the same character, rotate the front/ rear dial or the control dial to the right to move the entry location.
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Recording Modes Easy Recording (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: The [ ] mode (Intelligent Auto mode) can record images using settings automatically selected by the camera. In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene. Set the mode dial to [ •...
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3. Recording Modes The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection) : When taking pictures, : When recording motion pictures) [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] ¢1 [i-Night Scenery] [iHandheld Night ¢3 [i-Food] [i-Baby] [i-Sunset] [i-Low Light] Shot] ¢2 ¢1 Displayed when a flash is used. ¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON].
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3. Recording Modes AF, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition ∫ The AF Mode is automatically set to [ ]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking function will work. • The AF tracking function will also work if you press [ ] (2) and then press the shutter button halfway.
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3. Recording Modes [Intelligent Auto] menu Taking handheld shots of night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) When [ ] is detected while taking handheld night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture. >...
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3. Recording Modes Taking pictures with customized color, defocus control, and brightness settings Recording Mode: Setting color ∫ Press [ Rotate the rear dial to adjust color. • To return to the recording screen, press [ ] again. • The color setting will return to the default level (center point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched B B B to another Recording Mode.
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3. Recording Modes Change the settings by using the touch screen 1 Touch [ 2 Touch the item you want to set. ]: Color tone ]: Defocus level ]: Brightness 3 Drag the slide bar to set. • To return to the recording screen, press [MENU/SET]. •...
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3. Recording Modes Program AE Mode Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.
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3. Recording Modes Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Recording Mode: (Example: In Manual Exposure Mode) Aperture value Small Large It becomes easier to It becomes easier to defocus the maintain focus as far as background. the background. A Shutter speed B Aperture value Shutter...
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3. Recording Modes Aperture-Priority AE Mode When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimizes the shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. Set the mode dial to [ Set the aperture value by rotating the rear dial or the front dial.
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3. Recording Modes Manual Exposure Mode Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set the mode dial to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed, and rotate the front dial to set the aperture value. A Shutter speed B Aperture value C Manual Exposure Assistance...
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3. Recording Modes Bulb recording Recording Mode: If you set the shutter speed to [B] (Bulb) during manual mode, the shutter stays open while the shutter button is pressed and held fully.(Up to approximately 30 minutes) The shutter closes if you release the shutter button. Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of fireworks, a night scene etc.
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3. Recording Modes Live View Composite Recording Recording Mode: The camera records images at set exposure time intervals, and combines parts with changes in bright light to save the result as one picture. A combined image is displayed at each exposure time interval, so you can keep recording while checking results.
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3. Recording Modes [Shutter Delay] ∫ If you want to reduce the jitter that occurs at the start of recording due to pressing the shutter button, you can set [Shutter Delay] in Step . The shutter will be released when the set time elapses after you press the shutter button.
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3. Recording Modes Preview Mode Applicable modes: • Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the diaphragm blades to the aperture value you set. • Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture that will be taken with that shutter speed.
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3. Recording Modes One Push AE Applicable modes: When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a suitable exposure setting. How to tell if the exposure is not adequate • If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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3. Recording Modes Custom Mode Recording Mode: Registering custom settings Up to 3 sets of current camera settings can be registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Preparation: Set to recording mode and menu settings of the state you wish to save. >...
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3. Recording Modes 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, color, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene. Set the mode dial to [ Press 2/1 to select the scene.
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3. Recording Modes Types of Scene Guide Mode Displaying the description of each scene and recording tips Press [DISP.] while the scene selection screen is displayed. • When it is set to the guide display, detailed explanations and tips for each scene are displayed. Normal display Guide display List display...
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3. Recording Modes [Glistening Water] [Clear Nightscape] • Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the objects other than water surface. [Cool Night Sky] [Warm Glowing Nightscape] [Artistic Nightscape] [Glittering Illuminations] [Handheld Night Shot] [Clear Night Portrait] •...
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3. Recording Modes Creative Control Mode Recording Mode: You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4 to select the image effects (filters). A Preview display •...
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3. Recording Modes [Creative Control] menu ∫ The menus below are available in Creative Control Mode. > [Creative Control] MENU [Filter Effect] Displays the image effect (filter) selection screen. [Simultaneous Allows you to set the camera to take a picture with and without an image effect simultaneously.
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3. Recording Modes Setting the type of defocus ([Miniature Effect]) ∫ Press 3 to display the setting screen. • Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ Press 3/4 or 2/1 to move the in-focus portion. •...
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3. Recording Modes Setting the position and size of the light source ([Sunshine]) ∫ Press 3 to display the setting screen. • Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ Press 3 / 4 / 2 / 1 to move the center position of the light source. •...
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3. Recording Modes Image effect Items that can be set [Monochrome] Color Yellowish tinge Bluish tinge [Dynamic Contrast Low contrast High contrast Monochrome] [Rough Grittiness Less gritty Grittier Monochrome] [Silky Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus Monochrome] [Impressive Art] Freshness Black and white Pop colors...
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3. Recording Modes Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) Press [ ] to display the brightness setting screen. Press the Fn button (Fn1) to display the setting screen. Rotate the rear dial to set. • To return to the recording screen, press [MENU/SET]. •...
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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Using AF AF (Auto Focus) refers to automatic focusing. Select the focus mode and the AF mode appropriate for the subject and scene. Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC]. • The Focus Mode will be set. (P88) Press [ ] (2).
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings • If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, re-adjust the focus. Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast. •...
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) Applicable modes: The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set. Set the focus mode lever. Item Recommended recording scenes “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. Subject is still The focus stays locked while the shutter button is (Scenery,...
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings • Focus Mode settings of [AFF] and [AFC] work in the same manner as [AFS] in the following situations: – Creative Video Mode – When recording with [4K Burst(S/S)] – In low light situations •...
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Selecting the AF Mode Applicable modes: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Press [ ] (2). Press 2/1 to select the AF mode and then press [MENU/SET].
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings About [ ] ([Face/Eye Detection]) When the camera detects faces, AF areas are displayed and the eye to be brought into focus are indicated. A: Eye used for focusing Yellow: The color changes to green when the shutter button is pressed halfway and focus is achieved.
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Setting the shape of the AF area ([Custom Multi]) Press [ ] ( 2 ). Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3 . Press 2/1 to select a setting and then press 4 . A The current shape of the AF area This shape is convenient for taking...
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings When selecting [ 1 Change the shape of an AF area. Button operation Press 3/4/2/1 to select the AF area, and then press [MENU/SET] to set (repeat). • The setting is canceled when [MENU/SET] is pressed again.
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Restrictions on AF Mode • The AF Mode is fixed to [ ] in the following cases. – When using the Digital Zoom – [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode) • The AF Mode is fixed to [ ] when [4K Live Cropping] is set.
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings AF area movement operation Applicable modes: When [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] in AF Mode is selected, you can change the position and size of the AF area. With [ ], you can set the lock-on position.
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings When selecting [ You can set the focus position by selecting an AF area group. The AF area, which is configured with 49 points, is divided into groups consisting of 9 points each (6 points or 4 points for the groups located at the edges of the screen).
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings When selecting [ You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen. Press [ ] (2). Select [ ] and press 4. Press 3/4/2/1 to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET].
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Pad Applicable modes: You can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor. > [Custom] > [Operation] > [Touch Settings] > [Touch Pad AF] MENU Moves the AF area of the Viewfinder by touching a...
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Adjusting focus and brightness for the touched position Applicable modes: > [Custom] > [Operation] > [Touch Settings] > [Touch AF] > MENU [AF+AE] Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness for. •...
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Record Using MF Applicable modes: MF (Manual Focus) refers to manual focusing. Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate AF. Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings When using an interchangeable lens with no focus ring Press 1: Focuses on nearby subject Press 2: Focuses on distant subjects A Slide bar • Pressing and holding 2/1 will increase the focus speed.
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Press the shutter button halfway. • You can also perform the same operation by pressing [MENU/SET]. • If you have enlarged the picture by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, the assist screen will close approximately 10 seconds after the operation.
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: Lock the focus and exposure in advance to take pictures with the same focus and exposure settings while changing the composition. This is useful when you want to bring an edge of the screen into focus or there is a backlight, for example.
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Exposure Compensation Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Press [ Rotate the front/rear dial or the control dial to compensate the exposure.
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings • In Manual Exposure Mode, you can compensate the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. • You can set the exposure compensation value in the range between j5 EV and 5 EV.
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Setting the ISO Sensitivity Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Press [ Rotate the front/rear dial or the control dial to select the ISO sensitivity. •...
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity 25600 Recording location When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark (recommended) Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased Jitter of the subject Increased Less • For details on the available flash range used when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], refer to P152.
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Setting the White Balance (WB) Applicable modes: White Balance adjusts the color of white according to the light source to make the overall color hue closer to what is seen by the eye. Press [ Rotate the front/rear dial or the control dial to select the White Balance.
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings A white object is recorded to set the White Balance. This is convenient for recording under multiple light sources. 1 Press 2 Place a white object such as a piece of paper within the frame at the center of the screen, and press [MENU/ SET].
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Auto White Balance ∫ Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Please note that the White Balance may not work correctly in the cases below. In these cases, adjust the White Balance to anything other than [AWB], [AWBc] or [AWBw].
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4K Photo and Drive Settings Select a Drive Mode Applicable modes: You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button. Rotating the drive mode dial. When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is Single recorded.
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27 frames or more 600 frames or more [L] (Low speed) • When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic. The burst speed will become slower halfway. However, pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full.
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings About the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously ∫ When you press the shutter button halfway, the maximum number of pictures you can take continuously will appear. 20 20 You can check the approximate number of burst pictures that can be taken at a constant recording speed.
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings • The burst speed may become slower depending on the following settings. – [Picture Size]/[Quality]/[Sensitivity]/Focus Mode/[Focus/Release Priority] • When the burst rate is set to [H] (when the focus setting is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure will be set to that of the first picture.
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings 4K Photo Recording Applicable modes: The camera allows you to take burst pictures of 8 million pixels (approx.) at 30 frames/ second. After taking these pictures, you can save the desired moment extracted from their burst file.
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Press the shutter button halfway. Press and hold the shutter button fully for as long as you want to perform recording. A Press and hold B Recording is performed • Press the button fully slightly in advance. Recording starts [4K Burst] approximately 0.5 seconds after it has been pressed fully.
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Setting Pre-Burst Recording ([4K Burst]/[4K Burst(S/S)]) ∫ The camera starts recording approximately 1 second before the shutter button is pressed fully, so you will not miss a photo opportunity. > [Rec] > [4K PHOTO] > [Pre-Burst Recording] MENU Settings: [ON]/[OFF] •...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Notes on the 4K Photo function To change the aspect ratio ∫ Selecting [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu allows you to change the aspect ratio for 4K photos. To record the subject with reduced blur ∫...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings The camera’s setup for the 4K Photo function ∫ The camera’s setup is automatically optimized for 4K photo recording. • The following [Rec] menu items are fixed to the settings below: [4K] (8M) [Quality] [4:3]: 3328k2496 [Shutter Type] [ESHTR]...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings • 4K burst file will be recorded and played back in separate files in the following cases. (You can continue recording without interruption.) – When using an SDHC memory card: If the file size exceeds 4 GB –...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Selecting pictures from 4K burst file Select an image with the [ ] icon on the playback screen, and press 3. • You can also perform the same operation by touching the icon [ •...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Operations during selecting pictures Navigating the slide view screen ∫ Position of the displayed frame MODE AUTO Button Touch Description of operation operation operation Selects a frame. Dragging/ • To change the frames displayed in slide view, select the 2/1/ frame at the left/right end, and touch [ ] or [...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Navigating the 4K burst playback screen ∫ MODE AUTO During pause During continuous playback Button Touch Description of operation operation operation Continuous playback/Pause (during continuous playback). Continuous rewind/Pause (during continuous rewind). Fast forward/Frame-by-frame forward (during pause). Fast rewind/Frame-by-frame rewind (during pause).
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Selecting and saving pictures on the TV screen • With camera models DC-G97P/DC-G97PP: • Set [HDMI Mode (Play)] to either [AUTO] or a setting with a resolution of [4K/30p]. When connecting to a TV that does not support 4K motion picture, select [AUTO]. •...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Auto Marking function The camera automatically sets markers on scenes in which a face or the movement of a subject is detected. (Example: At the scene when a vehicle passes by, a balloon bursts, or a person turns around) •...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Post Focus Recording Applicable modes: The camera allows you to take 4K burst pictures while shifting the focus to different areas. After taking these pictures, you can select the desired focus area. This function is suited for recording still objects. 4K burst recording while Touch the desired focus A picture with the desired...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • The focus point changes automatically while recording. When the icon ( B ) disappears, recording automatically ends. • Audio will not be recorded. • When [Auto Review] is enabled, a screen that lets you select the desired focus area will be displayed.
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Selecting the Focus Position for the Picture to Save Select an image with the [ ] icon on the playback screen, and press 3. • You can also perform the same operation by touching the icon [ Touch the desired focus area.
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Focus Stacking Save a picture with multiple focus positions merged. A Focus: closer B Focus: farther away Touch [ ] on the screen that lets you select the desired focus area in step “Selecting the Focus Position for the Picture to Save” (P128). •...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Touch [ ] to merge the pictures and save the resulting picture. • The picture will be saved in JPEG format. Recording information (Exif information) of the original picture with the closest focus distance, including the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, will also be recorded to the new picture.
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/ Stop Motion Animation Applicable modes: You can take pictures with Time Lapse Shot or Stop Motion Animation. In addition, the pictures taken can be combined into a motion picture. •...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings • The estimated recording ending time is displayed on the setting screen. It is displayed under the following conditions when [Shooting Interval Setting] is set to [OFF]: – Recording Mode: Shutter-Priority AE Mode or Manual Exposure Mode –...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings • This function is not for use in a security camera. • [Time Lapse Shot] is paused in the following cases. – When the charge on the battery runs out – Turning the camera off During [Time Lapse Shot], you can replace the battery and the card, and then restart by turning on this unit.
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. (When taking the second and subsequent pictures) Move the subject to decide on the composition and then take the picture.(Repeat this) •...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Motion pictures using Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation After performing Time Lapse Shot or stop motion recording, you can proceed to create a motion picture. Select the methods for creating a motion picture. [Rec Quality] Sets the quality of a motion picture.
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording Using the Self-timer Applicable modes: Set the drive mode dial to [ Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. • The focus and exposure are fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Bracket Recording Applicable modes: You can take multiple pictures while automatically adjusting a setting by pressing the shutter button. Select the menu. > [Rec] > [Bracket]> [Bracket Type] MENU Press the shutter button to perform recording while Exposure Bracket adjusting the exposure.
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Not available in these cases: • Bracket recording does not work in the following cases: – [Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode) – [Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/ [Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode) –...
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings Aperture Bracket Recording Mode: About [More Settings] (step in P137) ∫ [3], [5]: Takes a specified number of pictures with different aperture [Image Count] values within the range based on the initial aperture value. [ALL]: Takes pictures using all aperture values.
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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings White Balance Bracket About [More Settings] (step in P137) ∫ Rotate the control dial to adjust the correction range, G G G G G G and press [MENU/SET]. A A A A A A B B B B B B B : Horizontal ([A] to [B]) : Vertical ([G] to [M])
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Icons displayed Available image Attached lens When taking When recording stabilizer pictures motion pictures Panasonic lenses compatible with Dual I.S. Lens + Body Mode (Dual I.S./Dual I.S.2) (Based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard) Lenses compatible with the image stabilizer function...
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Set [E-Stabilization (Video)] in [Stabilizer] to [ON] in the [Rec] menu. The recording screen displays the following icons when [ON] is set: – Panasonic lenses compatible with Dual I.S. Mode: [ – Other than the above: [ • If the recording screen icon is not indicated with [...
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Image Stabilizer Settings Applicable modes: Set the image stabilizer movement to match the recording situation. • When using an interchangeable lens with O.I.S. switch (such as H-FSA14140), stabilizer function is activated if the O.I.S. switch of the lens is set to [ON]. ([ ] is set at the time of purchase.) >...
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Allows you to enhance the image stabilization effect during motion picture recording. This effect can keep the motion blur in the composition minimal when you want to perform recording from a fixed perspective. [ON]/[OFF] • This effect works only during recording. [ ] is displayed on the recording screen.
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash • The Image Stabilizer may produce operational sound or cause vibration during its operation, but these are not malfunctions. • It is recommended to disable the Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. • The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. –...
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking Pictures with the Zoom Optical zoom Applicable modes: You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes, etc. T side: Enlarges distant subject W side: Widens angle of view Rotate the zoom ring.
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Raising the telescopic effect [Ex. Tele Conv.] Applicable modes: Extra Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged without deteriorating the picture quality. Preparations: • When taking pictures: Set [Picture Size] to [ M] or [ S], and [Quality] to other than •...
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Increasing the zoom magnification in steps when taking pictures ∫ Select the menu. > [Rec] > [Ex. Tele Conv.] > [ZOOM] MENU Set a Fn button to [Zoom Control]. (P56) Press the Fn button. Press 2/1 or 3/4. Tele (Enlarges distant subject) 3/1: Wide (Widens angle of view)
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash • If you assign [Ex. Tele Conv.] to [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu, you can display the Extra Tele Conversion setting screen for both pictures and motion pictures by pressing the assigned Fn button. While this screen is displayed, you can change the [Picture Size] setting by pressing [DISP.].
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Changing the settings for a power zoom lens Applicable modes: Sets the screen display and lens operations when using an interchangeable lens that is compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom). > [Custom] > [Lens / Others] > [Power Zoom Lens] MENU When you zoom, the focal distance is displayed and you can confirm the zoom...
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom) You can change the zoom magnification of Extra Tele Conversion with touch operation when using the optical zoom or taking pictures. • When using an interchangeable lens that does not support power zoom (H-FS12060/ H-FSA14140), you can operate the zoom magnification of Extra Tele Conversion by setting [Ex.
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using a Flash Applicable modes: Open/Close the built-in flash ∫ A To open the flash Slide the flash open lever. • Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks.
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When using an external flash, the range of flash recording is broader than that of the built-in flash. • For information about external flashes whose operation has been confirmed, visit the following support website: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/index.html (This Site is English only.) Preparations: • Close the built-in flash and set the camera on/off switch to [OFF].
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash When using other commercially available external flashes without communication functions with the camera • It is necessary to set the exposure on the external flash. If you want to use the external flash in Auto Mode, use an external flash that allows you to set the aperture value and the ISO sensitivity to match the settings on the camera.
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting Flash Functions You can set the flash function to control flash firing from the camera. • Depending on the external flash used, there may be functions that cannot be set. [Firing Mode]/[Manual Flash Adjust.] Applicable modes: Select whether to set the flash output automatically or manually.
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash [Flash Mode] Applicable modes: Set the flash to match the recording. > [Rec] > [Flash] > [Flash Mode] MENU The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording (Forced Flash On) conditions. (Forced On/Red-Eye) ¢...
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Available flash settings by Recording Mode ∫ The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, : Initial setting of Scene Guide Mode) ¥ Recording Mode Program AE Mode ± ±...
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash [Flash Synchro] Applicable modes: When a moving subject is recorded at night using a slow shutter and flash, a trail of light may appear in front of the subject. If you set [Flash Synchro] to [2ND], you can take a dynamic picture with a trail of light appearing behind the subject by firing the flash immediately before the shutter closes.
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Adjusting the Flash Output Applicable modes: Adjust the flash brightness when pictures taken with the flash are over or underexposed. Preparation: Set [Wireless] and [Firing Mode] in [Flash] to [OFF] and [TTL], respectively. Select the menu. >...
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Recording Using a Wireless Flash Applicable modes: When using external flashes that have wireless recording functionality, that functionality allows you to separately control the firing of three flash groups and the built-in flash (or the external flash attached to the hot shoe of the camera).
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Select the menu. > [Rec] > [Flash] MENU Select [ON]. [Wireless] The flash icon on the screen will be indicated with [WL]. Select the channel you have set for the wireless flashes in [Wireless Channel] step [Wireless Setup] Proceed to step...
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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using other settings for wireless flash recording [Wireless FP] During wireless recording, an external flash fires an FP flash (high speed repetition of flash firing). This firing allows recording with the flash at a fast shutter speed. >...
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Recording Motion Pictures Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes: Start recording by pressing the motion 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 light up while recording motion pictures.
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7. Recording Motion Pictures • When the ambient temperature is high, the camera may display [ ] and then stop recording. Wait until the camera cools down. • ISO sensitivity operates as [AUTO] (for motion pictures) during motion picture recording. In Creative Video Mode, you can set the ISO sensitivity for motion picture recording.
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7. Recording Motion Pictures [Rec Quality] Sets the image quality of videos to be recorded. This camera can record motion pictures in 4K (3840k2160) or full high-definition (1920k1080) resolution. > [Motion Picture] > [Rec Quality] MENU • With camera models DC-G97P/DC-G97PP: [Rec Quality] Size Recording frame rate...
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7. Recording Motion Pictures • The higher the Bit rate value is, the higher the picture quality becomes. Since the camera employs the VBR recording method, the bit rate is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. As a result, the recording time is shortened when a fast-moving subject is recorded.
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7. Recording Motion Pictures [Continuous AF] Applicable modes: You can select how to set the focus in AF when recording motion pictures. > [Motion Picture] > [Continuous AF] MENU Focus mode [Continuous AF] Description of settings The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects [ON] during recording.
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• The recording screen and images output via HDMI will appear darker overall. • Post-production processing is enabled by utilizing LUT (Look-Up Table). You can download LUT file from the following support site: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index3.html (English only.) This camera records motion pictures in 4:2:0/8 bit, so after post-production editing, luminance and color unevenness or noise may appear in areas such as blue skies, people’s skin, and white walls.
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7. Recording Motion Pictures Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Applicable modes: You can record still pictures while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording) During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. • Simultaneous recording indicator is displayed while recording still pictures.
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7. Recording Motion Pictures [Snap Movie] Applicable modes: You can specify the recording time in advance and record motion pictures casually like you take snapshots. The function also allows you to shift a focus at the start of recording and add fade in/out effects in advance.
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7. Recording Motion Pictures Snap Movie settings > [Motion Picture] > [Snap Movie] > [SET] MENU [Record time] Sets the recording time of motion pictures. Shifts focus gradually at the start of recording for more dramatic imaging [Pull Focus] expression. (P172) Adds a fade-in (gradual appearance) effect to an image and audio as recording starts or adds a fade-out (gradual disappearance) effect to them...
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7. Recording Motion Pictures Setting [Pull Focus] ∫ Set the frames that specify the positions where the [Pull Focus] starts (first position) and stops (second position). Button operation Press 2. Press to move the AF area frame, and press [MENU/SET]. (First position) •...
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7. Recording Motion Pictures Displaying/Setting the Sound Recording Level [Sound Rec Level Disp.] Applicable modes: Display the sound recording level on the recording screen. > [Motion Picture] > [Sound Rec Level Disp.] MENU Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • When [Sound Rec Level Limiter] is set to [OFF], [Sound Rec Level Disp.] is fixed to [ON]. [Sound Rec Level Adj.] Applicable modes: Adjust the sound input level to 19 different levels (j12 dB to i6 dB).
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7. Recording Motion Pictures Creative Video Mode Recording Mode: It is possible to manually change the aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity and record motion pictures. The following motion pictures can only be recorded in Creative Video Mode: [4K Live Cropping] P176 Set the mode dial to [ Select the menu.
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7. Recording Motion Pictures Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) again to stop recording. [AUTO] ISO sensitivity settings ∫ Set the upper and lower limits of the ISO sensitivity when it is set to [AUTO]. > [Motion Picture] > [ISO Sensitivity (video)] MENU [ISO Auto Lower Limit Setting] [200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]...
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7. Recording Motion Pictures [4K Live Cropping] By cropping your motion picture down from the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition, you can record a motion picture that pans and zooms in/out while leaving the camera in a fixed position.
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7. Recording Motion Pictures Set the cropping end frame. B Cropping end frame Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to start recording. C Elapsed recording time D Set operating time • Immediately release the motion picture button (or the shutter button) after pressing it.
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7. Recording Motion Pictures Slow & Quick Mode Applicable modes: Records slow-motion videos and quick-motion videos. • The [Rec Quality] is recorded with [FHD]. Set the mode dial to [ Set the recording settings. > [Slow & Quick] > [S&Q MENU Exposure Mode]/[S&Q Recording Frame Rate]/[S&Q Effect]...
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7. Recording Motion Pictures Operations During Video Recording ∫ You can change settings like exposure with touch operation. Touch [ Touch an icon. : Zoom ¢1 : Exposure Compensation : Aperture value : ISO sensitivity : Shutter speed : S&Q Effect ¢2 ¢1 When using an interchangeable lens that supports power zoom (electronic zoom) ¢2 This cannot be operated during recording.
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7. Recording Motion Pictures [S&Q Effect] Select the speed effect. > [Slow & Quick] > [S&Q Effect] MENU • With camera models DC-G97P/DC-G97PP: Records videos sped up to about 8-times speed. [8xQUICK] Example: When set to [60p]: 8 frames/second. When set to [30p]: 4 frames/second. Quick motion video Records videos sped up to about [4xQUICK]...
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7. Recording Motion Pictures • With camera models DC-G97E/DC-G97GC/DC-G97GW/DC-G97GN: Records videos sped up to about 8-times speed. Example: [8xQUICK] When set to [60p]: 8 frames/second. When set to [50p]: 6 frames/second. When set to [30p]: 4 frames/second. Quick motion video When set to [25p]: 3 frames/second.
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Playing Back and Editing Images Playing Back Pictures Press [ Press 2/1. 1/98 1/98 1/98 1/98 Play back the previous picture Play back the next picture • If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession. •...
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8. Playing Back and Editing Images Playing Back Motion Pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the MP4 format. Select an icon indicated with [ ], and then press 3 to play it back. A Motion picture recording time •...
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8. Playing Back and Editing Images Extracting a Picture Extract one frame of a motion picture and save it as a JPEG image. Press 3 to pause motion picture playback. • Press 2/1 to fine-adjust the pause position while the motion picture is paused. Press [MENU/SET].
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8. Playing Back and Editing Images Switching the Display Mode Enlarged Display Playback images can be displayed enlarged (Playback Zoom). Rotate the rear dial right. 2.0X 2.0X 2.0X 2.0X > 2 > 4 > 8 > 16 Button Touch Description of operation operation operation Enlarges/reduces the screen.
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8. Playing Back and Editing Images Calendar Playback Rotate the rear dial left to display the Calendar display. Press to select the recording date and press [MENU/SET]. • Only the images recorded on that date will be displayed. • Rotate the rear dial left to return to the Calendar display. Press to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET].
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8. Playing Back and Editing Images Group Images A picture group consists of multiple pictures. You can play back pictures in a group either continuously or one by one. • You can edit or delete all pictures in a group at once. (For example, if you delete a picture group, all pictures in the group are deleted.) 1/98 1/98...
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8. Playing Back and Editing Images Continuously playing back Group Pictures ∫ Press • The same operation can be performed by touching the group picture icon ([ ], [ • When playing back group pictures one at a time, options are displayed. After selecting [Burst Play] (or [Sequential Play]), select either of the following playback methods: [From the first picture]:...
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8. Playing Back and Editing Images Deleting Images Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture ∫ In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and then press [ • The same operation can be performed by touching [ Press to select [Delete Single] and then press [MENU/SET].
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Menu Guide Given below is the list of menus. Menus explained in detail on other pages are indicated with page numbers. • For information about menu operation methods, refer to page 51. • For information about methods of entering text, refer to page 60. Menus that are only available for P190 particular Recording Modes...
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9. Menu Guide [Scene Guide] menu • [Scene Switch] (P77) [Creative Control] menu • [Filter Effect] (P81) • [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] (P81) [Rec] menu • [Aspect Ratio] (P192) • [Shading Comp.] (P202) • [Picture Size] (P192) • [Diffraction Compensation] (P202) ¢...
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9. Menu Guide [Aspect Ratio] Applicable modes: You can select the image aspect ratio. > [Rec] > [Aspect Ratio] MENU [4:3] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV [3:2] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera [16:9] [Aspect Ratio] of a 16:9 TV [1:1] Square aspect ratio [Picture Size]...
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9. Menu Guide [Quality] Applicable modes: Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. > [Rec] > [Quality] MENU Settings File format Description of settings A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority. A standard image quality JPEG image. JPEG This is useful for increasing the number of shots without changing the number of pixels.
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9. Menu Guide [Photo Style] Applicable modes: You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to record. > [Motion Picture] > [Photo Style] [Rec]/ MENU [Standard] This is the standard setting. [Vivid] Brilliant effect with high saturation and contrast. [Natural] Soft effect with low contrast.
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9. Menu Guide Adjusting the picture quality ∫ Press to select the type of Photo Style. - 5 - 5 ±0 Press to select the items, and then press ±0 to adjust. ±0 ±0 • You can register adjusted details to [Custom] by pressing [DISP.].
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9. Menu Guide • The effect of [Grain Effect] cannot be checked on the recording screen. Not available in these cases: • [Grain Effect] is not available in the following cases. – When recording motion pictures – When recording 4K photos –...
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9. Menu Guide [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] ∫ You can press the shutter button once and take two pictures simultaneously, one with an image effect and the other one without it. > [Rec]/ [Motion Picture] > [Filter Settings] > MENU [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] Settings: [ON]/[OFF] •...
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9. Menu Guide [Metering Mode] Applicable modes: Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. > [Motion Picture] > [Metering Mode] [Rec]/ MENU Brightness measurement Conditions position Normal usage Whole screen (produces balanced pictures) (Multiple) Center and surrounding area Subject in center (Center weighted) Center of [i]...
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9. Menu Guide Rotate the front/rear dial to adjust the brightness of bright/dark portions. A Bright portion B Dark portion • Adjustments can also be made by dragging the graph. • To register a preferred setting, press 3, and select the destination where the custom setting will be registered to ([Custom1] ( )/[Custom2] (...
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9. Menu Guide [i.Resolution] Applicable modes: Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution Technology. > [Motion Picture] > [i.Resolution] [Rec]/ MENU Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF] [ISO Sensitivity (photo)] Applicable modes: Set the upper and lower limits of the ISO sensitivity when it is set to [AUTO] or [ >...
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9. Menu Guide [Min. Shtr Speed] Applicable modes: Set the minimum shutter speed when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or [ > [Rec] > [Min. Shtr Speed] MENU Settings: [AUTO]/[1/16000] to [1/1] • The shutter speed may become slower than the set value in situations where proper exposure cannot be obtained.
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9. Menu Guide [Shading Comp.] Applicable modes: When the screen periphery darkens as a result of the lens characteristics, you can record pictures with the brightness of the screen periphery corrected. > [Rec] > [Shading Comp.] MENU Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the recording conditions. •...
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9. Menu Guide [Silent Mode] Applicable modes: Disables operational sounds and output of light at once. > [Rec] > [Silent Mode] MENU Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Audio from the speaker will be muted and the flash and the AF Assist lamp will be disabled. The following settings are fixed.
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9. Menu Guide Electronic Front Mechanical Shutter Electronic Shutter Curtain The camera starts an The camera starts and The camera starts and exposure electronically, Description ends an exposure with ends an exposure and ends it with the the mechanical shutter. electronically.
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9. Menu Guide [HDR] Applicable modes: You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich gradation. You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large. An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG.
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9. Menu Guide [Multi Exp.] Applicable modes: Gives an effect like multi exposure. (up to 4 times equivalent per a single image) > [Rec] > [Multi Exp.] MENU Press to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET]. Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.
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9. Menu Guide [Wind Noise Canceller] Applicable modes: This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphone while maintaining sound quality. > [Motion Picture] > [Wind Noise Canceller] MENU Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[OFF] • [HIGH] effectively reduces the wind noise by minimizing the low-pitched sound when a strong wind is detected.
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9. Menu Guide [Sound Output] Applicable modes: You can record motion pictures while hearing the sounds that are being recorded by connecting a commercially available headphones to this unit. A Headphone socket B Commercially available headphone • Use a headphone cable with the length less than 3 m (9.8 feet). •...
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9. Menu Guide > [Custom] > [Exposure] MENU [ISO Increments] This changes the increments used to set the ISO sensitivity. Settings: [1/3 EV]/[1 EV] [Exposure Comp. Reset] An exposure value can be reset when the Recording Mode is changed or the camera is turned off.
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9. Menu Guide [Eye Sensor AF] The camera automatically adjusts the focus when the eye sensor is active. • [Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions. [Pinpoint AF Setting] This changes the setting for an enlarged display that appears when the Auto Focus Mode is set to [ Sets the time for which the enlarged screen is displayed when the [Pinpoint AF Time]...
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9. Menu Guide [Direct Focus Area] This moves the AF area or MF Assist using the cursor button when recording. • You can move the positions below with the cursor button. – When [ ] is selected: AF area – When [ ] is selected: lock-on position –...
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9. Menu Guide [AF Area Display] This changes the AF area display setting for when the Auto Focus Mode is set to [ ([49-Area]) or [ ], etc. ([Custom Multi]). Displays AF areas on the recording screen. • AF areas are not displayed when the default AF area setting is applied to [ON] ] ([49-Area]) or [ ], [...
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9. Menu Guide [MF Assist Display] Sets the display method of MF Assist (enlarged screen). Settings: [FULL] (full screen)/[PIP] (windowed screen) > [Custom] > [Operation] MENU [WB/ISO/Expo. Button] This sets the operation to be performed when [ ] (White Balance), [ ] (ISO sensitivity) or [ ] (Exposure Compensation) is pressed.
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9. Menu Guide [Touch Settings] Enables/disables the Touch operation. [Touch Screen] All touch operations. Operations of tabs, such as [ ] on the right side of the screen. [Touch Tab] [AF]: Operation to optimize focus for a touched subject. (P95) [Touch AF] [AF+AE]:Operation to optimize focus and brightness.
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9. Menu Guide [Constant Preview] You can check the effects of the chosen aperture and shutter speed on the recording screen in Manual Exposure Mode. Preview also operates in the MF Assist screen when [Preview While MF Assist] is set to [ON] in [SET].
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9. Menu Guide • Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the setting is switched in order of [ ] ([Detect Level]: > > [LOW]) ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) [OFF]. Not available in these cases: • [Peaking] is not available for [Rough Monochrome] of Creative Video Mode. •...
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9. Menu Guide [Highlight] When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. • If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative referring to the histogram and then taking the picture again. •...
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9. Menu Guide [Expo.Meter] Display the exposure meter. • Set to [ON] to display the Exposure meter when performing Program Shift, setting aperture, and setting shutter speed. • Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red. 98 98 98 60 60 •...
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9. Menu Guide [Rec Area] This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording and still picture recording. Displays the recording area according to the angle of view for still picture recording. Displays the recording area according to the angle of view for motion picture recording.
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9. Menu Guide [Lens Fn Button Setting] When an interchangeable lens with a focus selector switch and a focus button is being used, this sets the function to be assigned to the focus button of that lens. • You can call up the set function by setting the focus selector switch of the lens to [Fn] and then pressing the focus button of the lens.
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9. Menu Guide [Face Recog.] Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and priorities focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. [ON] Enables the Face Recognition function.
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9. Menu Guide Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example for registering) • Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered with hair when registering. •...
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9. Menu Guide [Profile Setup] If you set the name and birthday of your baby or pet in advance, you can record their name and age in months and years in the images. You can display these at playback or stamp the recorded images using [Text Stamp]. Settings: [ ] ([Baby1])/[ ] ([Baby2])/[...
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9. Menu Guide • If you are using Daylight Savings [ ], press 3. (The time will move forward by 1 hour.) To return to the normal time, press 3 again. • Set to [Home] when you have returned from your travel destination. •...
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9. Menu Guide [Power Save Mode] This is a function to automatically turn the camera to sleep (power save) status or turn off the viewfinder/monitor if no operation is performed for a set time. Reduces battery consumption. Sets the amount of time until the camera is put into sleep. [Sleep Mode] •...
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9. Menu Guide [Monitor Display Speed] This sets the monitor frame rate. [30fps] Reduces the power consumption, extending the operating time. [60fps] Displays movements smoother. • The settings of [Monitor Display Speed] do not affect the recorded images. • The setting for the viewfinder is fixed at [60fps]. [Monitor Display]/[Viewfinder] Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the monitor/viewfinder is adjusted.
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Select this setting when using this camera as a web camera. • You need to install “LUMIX Webcam Software (Beta)” on your PC. Refer to the support website below for details: [PC(Webcam)] https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/ lumix_webcam.html (English only) [USB Power Supply] Provides power from the USB connection cable.
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9. Menu Guide [TV Connection] [HDMI Mode (Play)]: This sets the video format to be used for output in Playback Mode when the camera and a TV or monitor is connected with an HDMI micro cable. • With camera models DC-G97P/DC-G97PP: Outputs images at an output resolution suited to the [AUTO] connected TV.
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9. Menu Guide [Version Disp.] This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked. • To display information about the software on the unit, press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen. [Folder / File Settings] Set the folder and file name patterns in which images are to be saved. Folder name File name 100ABCDE...
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9. Menu Guide • Each folder can store up to 1000 files. • File numbers are assigned sequentially from 0001 to 9999 in the order of recording. If you change the storage folder, a continuing number from the last file number will be assigned. •...
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9. Menu Guide [Reset Network Settings] The following network settings are reset to the default: – [Wi-Fi Setup] – Registered device information in [Bluetooth] • When requesting a repair or transferring/disposing of the camera, refer to “About the personal information” on P311. [Pixel Refresh] It will perform optimization of imaging device and image processing.
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9. Menu Guide [My Menu] menu [My Menu Setting] Register frequently-used menus and display them in [My Menu]. You can register up to 23 menus. > [My Menu] > [My Menu Setting] MENU [Add] Specifies the menu to be displayed in My Menu to register it. Rearranges the menus displayed in My Menu.
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9. Menu Guide [Slide Show] You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronization with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, etc.
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9. Menu Guide Changing the slide show settings ∫ You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one [Effect] picture to the next.
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9. Menu Guide [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to delete by mistake. > [Playback] > [Protect] MENU Select the picture. (P237) • [999+] is displayed on the screen, if the total number of protects you set for a group pictures is more than 1000 pictures.
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9. Menu Guide [Title Edit] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp]. > [Playback] > [Title Edit] MENU Select the picture. (P237) • [ ] is displayed for pictures with titles already registered. Enter the text.
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9. Menu Guide [RAW Processing] You can process the pictures taken in RAW format. The processed pictures will be saved in JPEG format. > [Playback] > [RAW Processing] MENU Select RAW images with , and then press [MENU/SET]. Press to select an item. •...
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9. Menu Guide Use 3/4 to select items and press [MENU/SET] to perform the following operations. [Reinstate Adjustments]: Returns the settings to the ones you used during the recording. [Color Space]: [More Settings] Allows you to select a [Color Space] setting from [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB].
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9. Menu Guide On the comparison screen, you can use the following operations to make adjustments: A Current setting Button Touch Description of operation operation operation 2/1/ Dragging Selects a setting. [DISP.] [DISP.] Returns you to the setting screen. DISP. Sets the adjusted level and returns [MENU/SET] [Set]...
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9. Menu Guide [Light Composition] Select multiple frames from 4K burst files that you wish to combine. Parts of the image that are brighter than the preceding frame will be superimposed on the preceding frame to combine the frames into one picture. >...
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9. Menu Guide [Sequence Composition] Select multiple frames from a 4K burst file to create a sequence composition of a moving subject into one picture. > [Playback] > [Sequence Composition] MENU Press to select the 4K photo burst files and press [MENU/SET]. Select frames to combine.
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9. Menu Guide [Clear Retouch] • [Clear Retouch] is a setting to be used through touch operations and automatically enables touch operation. > [Playback] > MENU [Clear Retouch] Press to select a picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Drag your finger over the part you want to delete. •...
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9. Menu Guide [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date and time, names, travel destination, travel dates, etc. on the recorded images. LISA LISA LISA > [Playback] > [Text Stamp] MENU Select the picture. (P237) • [ ] appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text. Press to select [Set], and then press [MENU/SET].
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9. Menu Guide [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. > [Playback] > [Resize] MENU Select the picture and size. [Single] setting 1 Press to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
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9. Menu Guide [Cropping] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. > [Playback] > [Cropping] MENU Press to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use the rear dial and press to select the parts to be cropped. Touch Button operation Description of operation...
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9. Menu Guide [Rotate] (The picture is rotated manually.) Rotate pictures manually in 90 steps. • The [Rotate] function is disabled when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [OFF]. > [Playback] > [Rotate] MENU Press to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the rotation direction.
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9. Menu Guide [Time Lapse Video] This function allows you to create a motion picture from a picture group recorded with [Time Lapse Shot]. > [Playback] > [Time Lapse Video] MENU Select the [Time Lapse Shot] picture group with , and then press [MENU/ SET].
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9. Menu Guide [Picture Sort] You can set the order in which the camera displays images during playback. > [Playback] > [Picture Sort] MENU Displays images by folder name/file name. This display format allows you [FILE NAME] to locate images in the card easily. Displays images by recording date.
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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ® ® Wi-Fi function/Bluetooth function ® ® This chapter explains the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions of the camera. • This document refers to both smartphones and tablets as smartphones. Before Use ∫ • Set the clock. (P35) • To use the Wi-Fi function on this camera, a destination device equipped with the wireless LAN function is required.
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting to a smartphone Connect with a smartphone which has the “Panasonic LUMIX Sync” (below: “LUMIX Sync”) smartphone app installed. Use “LUMIX Sync” for remote recording and image transfers. Installing “LUMIX Sync” “LUMIX Sync” is an application for smartphones provided by Panasonic.
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection) Follow a simple connection setup procedure (pairing) to connect to a smartphone that supports Bluetooth Low Energy. When pairing is set up, the camera also automatically connects to the smartphone via Wi-Fi. •...
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Operating the camera in accordance with the smartphone guide. Set the camera to Bluetooth pairing standby state. > [Setup] > [Bluetooth] > [Bluetooth] > [SET] > [Pairing] MENU • The camera enters pairing standby state and the device name (A) is displayed. On the smartphone, select the camera’s device name.
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting to a Paired Smartphone ∫ Connect paired smartphones using the following procedure. Enable the Bluetooth function of the camera. > [Setup] > [Bluetooth] > [Bluetooth] > [ON] MENU On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”. • If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is searching for cameras, close the message.
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi connection]) Use Wi-Fi to connect the camera and a smartphone. • When the following function is being used, [Wi-Fi Function] is not available: – [Auto Transfer] Scanning QR code to connect ∫ Display the QR code (B). >...
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Manually entering a password to connect ∫ Display the screen in Step of “Scanning QR code to connect”. (P259) In the setting menu of the smartphone, turn the Wi-Fi function ON. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi XXXXXXXX On the Wi-Fi setup screen, select the SSID (C) displayed on the camera. (At the first connection) Enter the password (C) displayed on the camera.
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Operating the Camera with a Smartphone This explains the functions for operating the camera from a smartphone. Functions described in this document with the ( ) symbol require a smartphone Bluetooth that supports Bluetooth Low Energy. Home Screen ∫...
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth [Remote shooting] You can use the smartphone to record from a remote location while viewing the live view images from the camera. Preparations: • Connect to a smartphone. (P256, 259) • On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”. Select [ ] ([Remote shooting]) in the home screen.
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth [Shutter Remote Control] Bluetooth You can use the smartphone as a remote control for the shutter. Preparations: • Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone. (P256) • On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”. Select [ ] ([Shutter Remote Control]) in the home screen. Start recording.
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth • [Shutter Remote Control] is available when the camera on/off switch is set to [ON]. • The live view image of the camera cannot be monitored on the smartphone. • When the camera turns off after [Sleep Mode] is activated during recording, you can reselect [Shutter Remote Control] on the smartphone to turn it on again.
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth [Import images] Transfer an image stored on the card to the smartphone connected via Wi-Fi. Preparations: • Connect to a smartphone. (P256, 259) • On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”. Select [ ] ([Import images]) in the home screen. •...
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth [Auto Transfer] Bluetooth You can automatically transfer recorded pictures to a smartphone as they are taken. Preparations: • Connect to a smartphone using Bluetooth. (P256) Enable [Auto Transfer] on the camera. > [Setup] > [Bluetooth] > [Auto Transfer] > [ON] MENU •...
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth [Location Logging] Bluetooth The smartphone sends its location information to the camera via Bluetooth, and the camera performs recording while writing the acquired location information. A The smartphone acquires Bluetooth location information. B The smartphone sends the location information. ...
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth [Remote Wakeup] Bluetooth Even when the camera is turned off, the smartphone can be used to start the camera and record images, or check the recorded images. Preparations: 1 Connect to a smartphone using Bluetooth. (P256) 2 Enable [Remote Wakeup] on the camera. >...
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Sending images to a smartphone Preparations: • Install “LUMIX Sync” on your smartphone. (P255) > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Function] > [New Connection] > [Send MENU Images While Recording] or [Send Images Stored in the Camera] Connecting to a Smartphone •...
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth [Send Images While Recording] A picture can be automatically sent to a specified device every time you take it. • While sending a file, [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. • Do the following to terminate the connection: >...
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Sending Images on the Camera to a Smartphone with Simple Operations You can transfer pictures to a smartphone connected by Bluetooth just by pressing during playback. You can also use the menu to connect easily. • You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button registered with [Send Image (Smartphone)].
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Using the menu to transfer easily > [Setup] > [Bluetooth] > [Send Image (Smartphone)] MENU Settings: [Single Select]/[Multi Select] • If [Single Select], press 2/1 to select the image and then press [MENU/SET] to execute. • If [Multi Select], use the same operation as with “Send multiple images”. (P271) •...
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wi-Fi connections The following types of connections are available. > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Function] MENU [New Connection] Makes settings for connection to a smartphone. [Select a destination from History]/ Connection is made using the same settings as the previous time.
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Editing items registered in favorite ∫ 1 Select the menu. > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Function] > MENU [Select a destination from Favorite] 2 Select the Favorites item you wish to edit and press [Remove from Favorite] —...
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Send Settings Image Send Settings Set the size, file format, and other items for sending the image to the destination device. After Wi-Fi connection, the send settings confirmation screen will be displayed, so press [DISP.]. Change the send settings. Resize the image to send.
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10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. The settings cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup] MENU [Priority of Remote Device] This sets the higher priority between the camera and smartphone to perform operations during remote recording.
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Connecting to other devices Connecting • Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (Inserting these at an angle may cause deformation or malfunction) • Do not connect the cable to the wrong terminals. This may cause a malfunction. HDMI socket ∫...
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11. Connecting to other devices Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Preparations: Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera and the TV with an HDMI micro cable. (P277) • Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction.) Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals.
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11. Connecting to other devices Recording while monitoring camera images When using the HDMI output, you can record pictures and motion pictures while monitoring the camera image on an external monitor, TV or similar device. Setting the information display during HDMI output ∫...
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What is the VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)? • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using an HDMI micro cable for automatic linked operations.
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11. Connecting to other devices Importing images to a PC If you connect the camera to a PC, you can copy the recorded images to the PC. You will need to use software that is compatible with the recorded video format in order to play back or edit video on the PC.
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11. Connecting to other devices Folder structure inside card ∫ You can drag and drop the folders and files containing the images you want to transfer into separate folders on your PC to save them. For Windows: A drive ([LUMIX]) is displayed in [Computer] For Mac: A drive ([LUMIX]) is displayed on the desktop Card...
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11. Connecting to other devices Installing Software Install the software to process and edit RAW images. • To download the software, your PC needs to be able to connect to the internet. • Supported OSs are current as of January 2025 and are subject to change. SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE This software processes and edits RAW images.
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11. Connecting to other devices Storing on a Recorder You can connect the camera to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder and store pictures and motion pictures on it. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the recorder. Connect the recorder and camera with the USB connection cable (commercially available).
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Materials Digital Camera Accessory System (Product numbers correct as of January 2025.) Product name Product number Battery Pack DMW-BLC12 Battery Charger DMW-BTC12 ¢1 AC Adaptor DMW-AC11 ¢2 Battery Grip DMW-BGG1 Stereo Shotgun Microphone DMW-MS2 Stereo Microphone VW-VMS10 Shutter Remote Control DMW-RS2 Tripod Grip DMW-SHGR2, DMW-SHGR1...
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12. Materials Optional accessories • Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Battery Grip (optional) When mounted on the camera, the Battery Grip (DMW-BGG1: optional) improves ease of operation and grip when the camera is held vertically. Also, inserting a battery into the Battery Grip provides a stable supply of power even for long periods of recording.
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[Operation] > [Video Rec. Button (Remote)] MENU Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Always use a genuine Panasonic Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional). • Read the operating instructions of the Shutter Remote Control for details. Not available in these cases: • You cannot use the Shutter Remote Control for the following operation.
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12. Materials External Microphone (optional) Using a Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or stereo microphone (VW-VMS10: optional), you can record sounds with quality superior to those recorded with the built-in microphone. Preparations: • Close the built-in flash and set the camera on/off switch to [OFF]. A Hot shoe B [MIC] socket C Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional)
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• Use the adaptor cable supplied with the Tripod Grip to connect to the [REMOTE] socket on the camera. • Always use a genuine Panasonic Tripod Grip (DMW-SHGR2, DMW-SHGR1: optional). • Do not carry just by holding the hand strap when the camera is attached.
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12. Materials Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display Display example: When [ ] (monitor style) is set and the monitor display is in use • The information displayed, such as histograms, magnifications, and numeric values, are only for the purpose of reference. In recording ...
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12. Materials Name ¢2 (P225) Quality (P193) Number of days that have passed since the S&Q Effect (P180) departure date ¢3 (P227) AFS AFF AFC MF Focus Mode (P88, 100) (P225) ¢2 Focus Bracket (P139) Location ¢3 (P227) Post Focus (P126) Current date and time/ Travel destination setting...
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12. Materials White Balance Bracket (P140) Touch tab (P216) White Balance Fine Adjustment Touch zoom (P151) (P110) Touch Shutter (P49) AWBc AWBw Touch AF (P49) White Balance (P108) Touch AE (P50) Color (P65) Peaking (P217) Number of recordable pictures Fn button (P56) (P317) Color...
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12. Materials On-monitor recording information 1/60 F3.5 Single (P111) Burst (P112) AUTO 4K Photo (P115) Post Focus (P126) Self-timer (P136) Focus Mode (P88, 100) AF Mode (P90) Recording Mode (P40) Quality (P193) Motion picture recording mode Recording quality (P165) (P163)
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12. Materials In playback 1/98 Picture number/Total pictures 1/98 1/98 1/98 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection state 9 pic. 9 pic. pic. Number of group pictures Motion picture recording time ¢1 8m30s (P183) S&Q playback time/recording time ¢1 (P180) 60 60 60 F3.5 F3.5...
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12. Materials Name ¢2 (P223, 225) Location ¢2 (P227) Title (P241) ¢2 Age (P223, 225) Recording information ¢1 h: hour, m: minute, s: second ¢2 It is displayed in order of [Title], [Location], [Name] ([Baby1]/[Baby2], [Pet]), [Name] ([Face Recog.]).
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12. Materials Message Display Meanings of main messages displayed on the camera screen, and response methods. Card ∫ [Memory Card Error]/[Format this card?] • It is a format that cannot be used with the camera. Either insert another card, or back up any necessary data before formatting. (P30) [Memory Card Error]/[This memory card cannot be used] •...
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[This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer. • If the terminal of the battery is dirty, remove the dirt and dust from them.
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12. Materials Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P299 to P306). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P234) the [Setup] menu. Power, Battery The charging lamp blinks. • Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature. –...
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12. Materials Cannot record images. The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed. • If [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS], then recording will not take place until focus is achieved. (P213) The recorded image is whitish. •...
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12. Materials The subject appears distorted on the image. • When a moving subject is recorded while using the following functions, the subject may appear distorted in the picture: – [ESHTR] – Motion picture recording – [4K PHOTO] This is a characteristic of the MOS sensor that is the image sensor of the camera, and is not a malfunction.
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12. Materials Motion pictures Cannot record motion pictures. • When using a large capacity card, you may not be able to record for a while after turning on the camera. Motion picture recording stops in the middle. • Recording motion picture using the SD card requires an SD card of a supported speed class. Use a compatible SD card.
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12. Materials Playback Cannot play back. There are no recorded pictures. • Folders and images processed on a PC cannot be played on the camera. • Set [Playback Mode] to [Normal Play]. (P239) Monitor/Viewfinder The monitor/viewfinder turns off when the camera is turned on. •...
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12. Materials Flash The flash does not fire. • Open the flash if it is closed. (P152) • The flash does not fire when [ ] (forced flash off) is selected. (P156, 157) Wi-Fi Function A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected.
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12. Materials TV, PC No image on the TV. The TV screen is blurry or not colored. • Confirm the connection with the TV. (P278) • Set the TV input to HDMI input. VIERA Link is not working. • Check that the [VIERA Link] of the camera is set to [ON]. (P232) •...
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12. Materials Others When I shake the camera, I hear a rattling sound from the camera. • The sound is caused by the in-body stabilizer. This is not a malfunction. When I shake the camera, I hear a rattling sound from the attached lens. •...
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12. Materials Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera 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.
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• The eye cup is a built-in component, so be careful not to remove it. • If you wipe the eye cup too hard and it is removed, consult the dealer or Panasonic.
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(H-FS12060/H-FSA14140), a lens mount rubber is used in the mount. – The lens mount rubber will leave scuff marks on the digital camera mount, but this does not impact performance. – To replace the lens mount rubber, contact Panasonic.
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12. Materials Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. It is highly sensitive to temperature and humidity, and the effect on performance increases as the temperature rises or drops. Keep the contacts A of the charger and battery clean. •...
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• Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
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• Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage caused due to loss of recorded data. Tripods or unipods • Make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.
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There is the risk that the camera violates the radio wave regulations if used in countries other than those where this camera is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations. There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted ∫...
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LVF Shooting] is set to [1SEC] and the [Power Save LVF Shooting] function works as intended. (Based on the test conditions derived from the CIPA standard and specified by Panasonic) When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used Number of pictures that can be taken...
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12. Materials Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor) (DC-G97P/DC-G97PP) ∫ Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/20M/30p]. When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used Recordable time Approx. 110 min Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/60p]. When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used Recordable time Approx.
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12. Materials Playback (when using the monitor) ∫ When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used Playback time Approx. 190 min • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.
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12. Materials Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Video Recording Time with Cards Listed below are the numbers of pictures and the time lengths of videos that can be recorded on a card. • The values listed are approximate. Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken ∫...
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12. Materials Video Recording Time (DC-G97E/DC-G97GC/DC-G97GW/DC-G97GN) ∫ • “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second. • Video recording time is the total time of all the videos which have been recorded. Card capacity [Rec Quality] 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB...
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12. Materials List of Functions That Can Be Set in Each Recording Mode Menu [Rec] menu [Aspect Ratio] [Picture Size] [Quality] ...
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12. Materials Specifications The specifications are subject to change for performance enhancement. Digital Camera Body (DC-G97): Information for your safety Power Source: 7.2 V Power Consumption: 3.2 W (when recording with the monitor), 2.6 W (when playing back with the monitor) [When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060)] 3.3 W (when recording with the monitor), 2.6 W (when playing back with the monitor)
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12. Materials Recording format for still images File format for still JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on images “Exif 2.31” standard) / RAW File format for 4K MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, AAC (2 ch)) photos Picture size When the aspect ratio setting is [4:3] (pixels) [L]: 5184k3888...
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12. Materials Viewfinder Type Aspect ratio 4:3, 0.39 inches, approx. 2,360,000 dots, OLED Live Viewfinder Field of view ratio About 100 % Magnification Approx. 1.48k, approx. 0.74k (35 mm film camera equivalent), with 50 mm lens at infinity; j1.0 m , When the aspect ratio setting is [4:3] Eye point...
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With RAW file: 27 frames or more (When recording is performed frames recordable under the test conditions specified by Panasonic) Without RAW file: 600 frames or more (Using an SDXC memory card compliant with UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3, When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic)
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12. Materials Minimum illumination With camera models DC-G97P/DC-G97PP: Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30 of a second) (When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used) Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30 of a second) (When the Interchangeable lens (H-FSA14140) is used) With camera models DC-G97E/DC-G97GC/DC-G97GW/DC-G97GN: Approx.
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12. Materials Interface ® USB / CHARGE USB Type-C , USB 2.0 (High Speed) HDMI micro HDMI Type D [REMOTE] ‰2.5 mm jack [MIC] ‰3.5 mm stereo mini jack Plug-in Power supported Standard input level: −55 dBV (Mic Input) Headphones ‰3.5 mm stereo mini jack Splash Resistant External dimensions / Mass (Weight)
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12. Materials Interchangeable Lens H-FS12060 for digital camera “LUMIX G VARIO 12–60mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.” Mount Micro Four Thirds mount Focal length f=12 mm to 60 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm) Lens construction 11 elements in 9 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Maximum aperture...
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12. Materials Interchangeable Lens H-FSA14140 for digital camera “LUMIX G VARIO 14–140mm/F3.5–5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.” Mount Micro Four Thirds mount Focal length f=14 mm to 140 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm) Lens construction 14 elements in 12 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Maximum aperture...
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[MENU/SET] > [Setup] > [Version Disp.] > [Software info]. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...
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Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must 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.
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