Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-GF5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Contents Before Use Care of the camera ...................................5 Standard Accessories ...............................6 Names and Functions of Components......7 About the Lens ........................................12 Preparation Changing the Lens ..................................13 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................16 Charging the Battery ...............................17 • Charging ...........................................
Recording Optical Image Stabilizer ..........................74 Taking Pictures with the Zoom................76 • Zooming using touch operations .......78 Taking Pictures using the Flash ..............79 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting ...............................................79 Compensating the Exposure...................83 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ..........84 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........86 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........
Using the [Rec] Menu............................139 • [Photo Style]....................................139 • [Aspect Ratio]..................................141 • [Picture Size] ...................................141 • [Quality] ...........................................142 • [Sensitivity] ......................................143 • [ISO Limit Set] .................................144 • [ISO Increments] .............................144 • [Extended ISO]................................144 • [Face Recog.]....
Before Use Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not record if you: – Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor. This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
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 Basic Owner’s Manual. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
Before Use Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Sensor 2 Flash (P79) 3 Self-timer indicator (P88)/ AF Assist Lamp (P156) 4 Lens fitting mark (P14) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P13) 12 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Flash open button (P79) Touch screen/LCD monitor (P10) 8 Playback button (P51, 55) [Q.
Before Use 16 Shoulder strap eyelet (P16) • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 16 using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 17 18 17 [HDMI] socket (P177) 18 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P177, 182, 185, 186) 19 Stereo microphone (P153) • Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make it difficult to record sound. 19 20 21 20 Shutter button (P34) 21 Motion picture button (P48) 22 Speaker (P68) • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger.
Before Use ∫ Lens H-PS14042 (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/ F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) 31 32 33 34 H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 31 36 37 38 39 35 34 35 H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.
Before Use Touch screen This touch screen is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen To touch and release the touch screen. Drag A movement without releasing the touch screen. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch screen. • When selecting features using the touch This is used to move the AF area, operate the slide bar, etc. This can also be used to move to the next image during playback, etc. screen, be sure to touch the center of the desired icon.
Before Use Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 3/4/2/1. or Press 3/4/2/1 Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.
Before Use About the Lens ∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). ∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional).
Preparation Preparation Changing the Lens By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P195 when dirt or dust gets on the lens. Detaching the lens Preparations: Attach the lens cap.
Preparation Attaching the lens Preparations: Remove the rear lens cap from the lens. • If the body cap is fitted to the camera, remove it. Align the lens fitting marks A (red marks) and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. • Do not press the lens release button B when you attach a lens. • Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched. • Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.
Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) • The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-H014) does not have a lens hood.
Preparation 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 stopper. Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper.
Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes – The battery temperature is too high or too low.
Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the screen. • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. ∫ Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode) When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used Number of recordable pictures Approx.
Preparation ∫ Recording motion pictures – [AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH]) When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used Recordable time Approx. 130 min Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Recordable time Approx. 120 min Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Recordable time Approx. 140 min Actual recordable time Approx.
Preparation ∫ Playback When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used Playback time Approx. 210 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Playback time Approx. 200 min When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Playback time Approx. 240 min Note • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions.
Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. OPEN LOCK • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Preparation About the Card About cards that can be used with this unit The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Remarks SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) • Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures. • SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
Preparation Note • Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.) • The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 2 important data on a PC etc.
Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time • Switching between the display of number of recordable pictures and available recording time can be performed in the [Remaining Disp.] (P158) in the [Custom] menu. A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time A B ∫ Number of recordable pictures • [9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
Preparation ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) • “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second. • [AVCHD] [Rec Quality] FSH SH 2 GB 14m00s 14m00s 8 GB 1h1m 1h1m 32 GB 4h10m 4h10m 64 GB 8h27m 8h27m 2 GB 12m18s 23m30s 51m43s 8 GB 50m6s 1h35m39s 3h30m32s 32 GB 3h23m14s 6h28m00s 14h13m55s 64 GB 6h51m13s 13h5m5s 28h47m50s • [MP4] [Rec Quality] FHD HD VGA • The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. Touch [Language Set]. Select the language. Touch [Clock Set]. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/ Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
Preparation Touch [Set] to set. Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen. Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P60) • The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.
Basic Basic Selecting the Recording Mode Press [MENU/SET]. Touch [Rec Mode]. • A screen listing the Recording Mode is displayed. • It is also possible to display the screen listing the Recording Mode by touching the Recording Mode icon in Recording Mode. Touch the Recording Mode to select. • The explanation A for the touched Recording Mode is displayed. • If you release your finger, the mode will be selected.
Basic ∫ Basic Intelligent Auto Mode (P37) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P41) Easily match settings selected by the camera to your preferences and record. Program AE Mode (P45) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P108) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Basic Tips for taking good pictures 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, the AF assist lamp A or the microphone B with your fingers or other objects. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) This function detects the vertical orientation when you record with the camera vertically orientated.
Basic Applicable modes: Taking a Still picture How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFF/AFC) Select [Focus Mode] from the [Rec] menu. (P60) Touch the item. • Select [Focus Mode] according to the movement of the subject and the scene you are recording. Item The movement of the subject and the scene (recommended) AFS Subject is still (Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Basic A Press the shutter button halfway.
Basic Taking a Still picture • Set the drive mode to [ ] by pressing 4( ). Select the Recording Mode. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) • When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [Focus Priority] (P156) is set initially to [ON].
Basic Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. Touch [ ]. Touch [ × ]. • Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible. Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
Basic Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen Press [DISP.] to change. DISP. • Screen will switch as follows: AFS -3 0 ＋3 98 A With information¢ B Without information ¢ Histograms are displayed when the [Histogram] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. It is also possible to display the Exposure meter by setting the [Expo.Meter] of the [Custom] menu to [ON].
Basic Recording Mode: Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29. • Defocus control can be set by touching [ ] on the recording screen and then touching [ ].
Basic ∫ Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. Depending on the identified scene, the camera may display [ ], which allows you to select the camera-recommended effects. For details, refer to “Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects” on P40.
Basic ∫ About the flash Flash mode is set to [Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open. When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ], or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightness. Note • Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P79) • When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled. • Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
Basic Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects Depending on the scene that is automatically identified, it may be possible to select from among a number of different image effects (filters) automatically recommended by the camera, with reference to example images. (Only available when [Recommended Filter] on the recording menu is set to [ON]. At the time of purchase, this setting is [ON].) Touch the [ ], which is automatically displayed after automatic detection.
Basic Recording Mode: Easily adjust and record (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) The brightness and color optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your preferences. This mode is useful if you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29.
Basic Setting color 1 Touch [ 2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. • The settings screen can also be displayed from the ]. recording screen by pressing cursor button 1. 3 Drag the slide bar to set. • This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color to a bluish color. • Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial. • Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You can also return to the recording screen by pressing the cursor button 1.
Basic Applicable modes: Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. Touch [ ]. Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. Drag the slide bar to set. • Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial. Recording of pictures or motion pictures. • Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching [ • It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ - 43 - ]. ].
Basic Note • On the Defocus Control setting screen of Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode, the AF Mode is [Ø]. You can set the location of the AF area by touching the screen. (Size cannot be changed) • After beginning motion picture recording, the amount of defocus will vary depending on the recording conditions.
Basic Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE 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. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29. Note • The shutter speed is automatically set between about 20 seconds and 1/4000th of a second in the following cases.
Basic Program Shift In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Program AE Mode. 1 2 Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter speed value on the screen.
Basic Applicable modes: Recording Motion Picture This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4. Audio will be recorded in stereo. The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded. Refer to page 12 for details.
Basic Recording Motion Picture • Screen here is an example of when the Recording Mode is set to [ ] (Program AE Mode). 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 flash while recording motion pictures. If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display will disappear.
Basic Note • The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the recording of a motion picture. • When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), if you take your finger off the zoom lever or focus lever during recording of a motion picture, the sound of the lever returning may be recorded. When returning the lever to its starting position, do so quietly.
Basic Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording) During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. • Simultaneous recording indicator A is displayed while recording still pictures. • You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function (P35). A Note • Pictures will be recorded with a picture size of [S] (2 M).
Basic Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right • It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing 2/1 of the cursor button. • Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.
Basic Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) Touch [ ]. • It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons. –[ ]: 1 screen –[ ]: 12 screens –[ ]: 30 screens – [ CAL ]: Calendar screen display • Playback screen can also be switched by rotating the control dial. • Switch the screen by touching [ ]/[ ] if these are displayed on the slide bar. • Screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or down.
Basic Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) Touch [ CAL ] on the Multi Playback screen. Touch [ back. ]/[ ] to select the month to be played • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed. ] to display the multi playback screen. • Touch [ Select the date you wish to play back, and then touch [Set]. Touch the picture you wish to play back. • To return to the calendar screen display, turn the control dial or touch [ CAL ].
Basic Using the Playback Zoom Touch the part you want to enlarge firmly. A 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • You can also enlarge/reduce the picture by rotating the control dial. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second. • The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates. • You can move the enlarged part by dragging (P10) the screen. • Picture will return to the original size (1k) by touching [ ].
Basic Playing Back Motion Pictures The motion picture file formats that can be played back on this unit are AVCHD (excluding AVCHD Progressive) recorded on a Panasonic Digital Camera (LUMIX), MP4, and QuickTime Motion JPEG. Press [(]. Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ and then touch [ ] to play back. ]) A A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen.
Basic ∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback 1 Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is performed for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. 2 Operate control panel by touching these icons.
Basic Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Touch [ ] during Motion Picture playback. Touch [ ]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Touch [ ] to exit Motion Picture playback after it is executed. Note • It will be saved with [Picture Size] set to [S] (2 M), [Aspect Ratio] set to [W], and [Quality] set to [›].
Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch [ ]. • The same operation can be performed by pressing [ ]. Touch [Delete Single]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures Touch [ ]. Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All]. • [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes]. • It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when [All Delete Except Favorite] is selected with the [Delete All] set. (When [Delete Multi] is selected) Touch the picture to be deleted. (repeat this step) • [‚] appears on the selected pictures.
Basic Setting the Menu This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize your picture taking experience. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
Basic (When operating buttons) Press 3/4/2/1 of the cursor button or rotate the control dial to select the menu, and press [MENU/SET]. or A Touch the menu item. • The explanation A for the touched menu item is displayed. • The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ]. (When operating buttons) Press 3/4 of the cursor button or rotate the control dial to select the menu item, and press [MENU/SET].
Basic ∫ Close the menu Touch [ ] or press the shutter button halfway. (When operating buttons) Press [ ]. ∫ Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu Touch [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons A. A • Select a menu item next and set it. (When operating buttons) 1 Press 2 of the cursor button. 2 Press 4 of the cursor button or rotate the control dial to select the [Setup] 3 menu icon [ ]. Press 1 of the cursor button.
Basic Setting the menu screen background You can set the background for the menu screen according to your preferences. You can also set one of the recorded still images as the background on the top menu screen. Setting the top menu screen background 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the top menu. 2 Touch [Background Image]. 3 Touch the item. [From SD card] Select a background from the recorded images. The selected image is registered in this unit. (Only 1 image can be registered.
Basic Setting the menu screen background 1 2 Select [Menu Background] on the [Setup] menu. (P60) Select and touch background color. • Exit the menu after it is set.
Basic Setting the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. Items that cannot be used are displayed in gray. [Q.MENU/Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] (Quick Menu) or as [Fn1] (function button). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to Quick Menu. • To switch the setting, select using [Q.MENU/Fn1] in [Custom] menu.
Basic ∫ Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item Up to 10 items to be used can be setup as Quick Menus. Set the menu items depending on the recording conditions, etc. 1 Touch [ 2 Select the menu in the top row and drag it to the bottom row. ]. A Items that can be set up as Quick Menus. B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu screen. • If there is no empty space in the bottom row, drag it into the menu item to be replaced. New item can be set replacing the old item.
Basic Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P60. [Clock Set] — • Refer to P27 for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take.
Basic Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name of the travel destination can be set. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [Text Stamp] (P164). [Travel Setup]: [SET]: [Travel Date] Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days (how many days after) of the trip are recorded. [OFF] • The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date.
Basic Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor is adjusted. [LCD Display] [ ] ([Brightness]): Adjust the brightness. [ ] ([Contrast · Saturation]): Adjust the contrast or clarity of colors. [ ] ([Red Tint]): Adjust the red tint. [ ] ([Blue Tint]): Adjust the blue tint. 1 2 Select and touch the setting. Drag the slide bar to adjust. • Adjusting can also be performed by 3 Touch [Set]. rotating the control dial. • Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor.
Basic The unit can be set up to prevent unnecessary battery consumption. You can set up the unit to automatically switch off the power, automatically switch off the LCD monitor, or display in such a way that the power consumption of the LCD monitor is reduced. [Economy] [Sleep Mode]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [10MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.
Basic Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). [USB Mode] y [Select on connection]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge. z [PC]: Set after or before connecting to a PC. This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.
Basic Set so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional). [VIERA Link] [ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations are possible) Button operation of the main unit will be limited. [OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit. • This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
Basic [Menu Background] Set the background color for the menu screen. • Refer to P63 for details. [Language] Set the language displayed on the screen. • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. [Version Disp.] — • This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked. • [–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.
Recording Applicable modes: Recording Optical Image Stabilizer Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required. – The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS014042) supports the stabilizer function. – The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not support the stabilizer function.
Recording ∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer], a tripod or the self-timer (P88). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. – Slow Sync. – Slow Sync.
Recording Applicable modes: Taking Pictures with the Zoom (In , and Conversion) modes, you can only use Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Zoom operations differ depending on the lens.
Recording ∫ Types of zooms and recording magnification Feature Recording magnification Picture quality Optical Zoom Different depending on the lens used. No deterioration Extended Tele Conversion (EX) when taking still pictures: 2k¢1 when recording motion pictures: 3.1k¢2 No deterioration Digital Zoom [2k] [4k] The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration. ¢1 When a picture size of [S] (3 M), aspect ratio of [X] is selected.
Recording Zooming using touch operations You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom) For touch zoom, a lens that supports power zoom (electrically operated zoom) is required. – The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is compatible with power zoom. – The interchangeable lenses (H-FS014042, H-H014) are not compatible with power zoom. • For compatible lenses, please see the Panasonic website. Touch [ ]. Touch [ ]. • The slide bar is displayed. Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide bar.
Recording Applicable modes: Taking Pictures using the Flash A To open the flash B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed. Note • Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will pop out. • Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Applicable modes: Set the flash to match the recording. • Open the flash.
Recording ∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
Recording • The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. When changing scene using Scene Guide Mode, the Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the default value with each change of scene. • Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
Recording ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting ‰ Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting 1/60¢ to 1/160th Shutter speed (Sec.) 1 to 1/4000th Œ 60 to 1/4000th ¢ This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and 60 seconds in the Manual Exposure Mode. • When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160 of a second. • In Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
Recording Applicable modes: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Press 3 (È) to switch to Exposure Compensation operation. Rotate the control dial to compensate the exposure. A Exposure Compensation value B [Expo.
Recording Applicable modes: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Press 4 ( ). Touch burst icon ([ ], etc.). Select and touch the burst speed. [H] (High speed) [M] (Middle speed) [L] (Low speed) Burst speed (pictures/second) 4 3 2 Live View during Burst Mode None Available Available ¢1 With RAW files Without RAW files Max.
Recording Touch [Set]. A Focus on the subject and take a picture. A When Burst Mode is set to high speed [H]. • Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode. ∫ Focusing in Burst Mode The focus changes depending on the setting for [Focus Priority] (P156) in the [Custom] menu and the setting for [Focus Mode] (P32) in the [Rec] menu.
Recording Applicable modes: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Maximum of 5 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. With Auto Bracket [Step]: [3•1/3], [Sequence]: [0/s/r] 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV Press 4 ( ). Touch Auto Bracket icon ([ 3 1/3 ], etc.). Select and touch the step. Touch [Set]. Focus on the subject and take a picture.
Recording ∫ Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto Bracket 1 Select [Auto Bracket] in the [Rec] menu. (P60) 2 Touch [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence]. 3 Touch the setting. Settings Item [Single/Burst Settings] [ ] (single) [ ] (burst) Settings Item [0/`/_] [Sequence] [`/0/_] [3•1/3] (3 pictures) [Step] [3•2/3] (3 pictures) [5•1/3] (5 pictures) [5•2/3] (5 pictures) • You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].
Recording Applicable modes: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 4 ( ). Touch self-timer icon ([ 10 ], etc.). Select and touch the time setting for the self timer. Item Settings Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals. Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed. • When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. Touch [Set].
Recording Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. A When self-timer is set to [ ]. • A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus. Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is not focused, set [Focus Priority] in the [Custom] menu to [OFF].
Recording Applicable modes: Taking Pictures with Auto Focus This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Also, it is possible to set the focus to the subject specified on the touch screen. (Set the [Touch AF] of the [Touch Settings] in the [Custom] menu to [ON].) Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. Set the [Focus Mode] to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC] (P32). Press 2 ( ). Touch the item.
Recording About [š] (Face Detection) The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas) When the camera detects a person’s face, the AF area is displayed. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected.
Recording Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) ∫ When operating the touch screen You can lock the subject by touching it. • Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function. • The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked. • Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
Recording About [ ] (23-area-focusing) Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen. (AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting) Note • The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set. (P94) About [Ø] (1-area-focusing) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen. Note • Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
Recording Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area • Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function. When selecting [š], [Ø] Position and size of the AF area can be changed. 1 Touch the subject. • AF area setting screen is displayed. • AF area setting screen can also be displayed by pressing 2 and then 4. • AF area can also be moved by the cursor button in the AF area setting screen. • Touch [Reset] to return the AF area to the center of the screen.
Recording When selecting [ ] You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen. • The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen. 1 Touch the subject. • The assist screen for setting the focus position is enlarged to approximately 5 times original size. • The assist screen can also be displayed by pressing 2, pressing 4 to display the enlarged position setting screen, and then selecting the enlarged position using the cursor buttons and pressing [MENU/SET].
Recording Applicable modes: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 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 Auto Focus. The operations used to focus manually differ depending on the lens.
Recording MF ASSIST ∫ Displaying the MF Assist • This is displayed by moving the focus lever, rotating the focus ring, or touching the screen. (In the Creative Control Mode [Miniature Effect], MF Assistance cannot be displayed by touching the screen) • It can also be displayed by pressing 2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area, deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].
Recording Technique for Manual Focus 1 Focus by moving the focus lever or rotating the focus ring. 2 Move the lever or rotate the ring a little further in the same direction. 3 Fine tune the focus by moving the focus lever slightly in the opposite direction or rotating the focus ring slightly in the opposite direction. Note • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.
Recording Applicable modes: Adjusting the White Balance In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source. Press 1 ( ). Touch the White Balance to select. • The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ]. Touch [Set].
Recording ∫ Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB]. 1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
Recording Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1 2 Select [ 1 ], [ 2 ] and then touch [White Set]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then touch [Set]. Note • White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
Recording Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. 1 2 Select the White Balance and then touch [Adjust.]. Drag within the frame to finely adjust. • You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or pressing 3/4/2/1 of the cursor button. 2: 1: 3: 4: 3 A (AMBER: ORANGE) B (BLUE: BLUISH) G_ (GREEN: GREENISH) M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH) Touch [Set].
Recording Using the function button The recording functions etc. registered in the [Fn Button Set] of the [Custom] menu can be assigned to the [Fn1] (function) buttons, [Fn2] and [Fn3] icon. You can use the assigned functions by pressing the buttons for [Fn1] and by touching the icons for [Fn2] and [Fn3]. • To use [Fn1], set the [Q.MENU/Fn1] of the [Custom] menu to [Fn1]. Touch [Fn1], [Fn2] or [Fn3] from the [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] menu. Touch the function you want to assign.
Recording ∫ Using function buttons with touch operations [Fn2] and [Fn3] are used by touching function buttons. 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [Fn2] or [Fn3]. • The assigned function will operate.
Recording Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure. 1 2 3 4 Set [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] menu to [AF/AE Lock]. • The [AF/AE Lock] cannot be assigned to [Fn2] and [Fn3]. Align the screen with the subject. Press [Q.MENU/Fn1] to fix the focus or exposure. A AE lock indication • AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Q.
Recording Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) Applicable modes: The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode. • Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter 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.
Recording Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (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 A when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • If the Manual Exposure Assistance is anything other than −3 −3 0 +3 when in mode. For more details on Manual Exposure Assistance, refer to P110.
Recording Recording Mode: Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29. Rotate the control dial to set the aperture value.
Recording Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29. Rotate the control dial to set the shutter speed. Rotating the control dial to A B the left Shutter speed: Slow It becomes easier to express A Shutter speed B Exposure meter movement.
Recording Manual Exposure Mode Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29. A Rotate the control dial to set the aperture and shutter speed.
Recording ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance −3 −3 0 +3 The exposure is adequate. −3 −3 0 +3 Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. −3 −3 0 +3 Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen. Note • The brightness of the LCD monitor and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen. • Rotate the control dial to display the [Expo.Meter].
Recording Recording Mode: Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide 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 Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29. Drag the example images to select a screen.
Recording ∫ To enjoy a variety of picture effects Touch [ DISP. ] on the scene selection screen to display explanations etc. for picture effects to suit the scene. To take full advantage of the picture effects, we recommend that you read the explanations and try recording pictures. • The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ]. Note • The following items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting.
Recording [Clear Portrait] The brightness of the face is adjusted and the background is defocused to create a clear portrait. Note • To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to Tele. (when a lens with a zoom function is used) • When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), set to Tele by moving the zoom lever instead of the zoom ring. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Recording [Clear in Backlight] Outdoors, the flash will be used to more evenly illuminate the subject's face. Note • Open the flash. (You can set to Forced Flash ON.) • White saturation can occur if the subject is too close. • Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance may appear too bright or too dark. [Relaxing Tone] The warm color tone creates an image with a relaxing mood.
Recording [Distinct Scenery] Saturation of sky and trees creates more distinct scenery. [Bright Blue Sky] On a sunny day, the overall screen brightness is increased to create a vibrant image of the blue sky. [Romantic Sunset Glow] The enhanced purple tone creates a romantic image of the sky just after sunset. [Vivid Sunset Glow] Red is enhanced to create a vivid image of the sunset.
Recording [Glistening Water] The glistening of the water is enhanced to look brighter and slightly bluish. Note • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. [Clear Nightscape] Color saturation of the night light is increased to accentuate the nightscape. Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.
Recording [Warm Glowing Nightscape] The warm color tone creates a warm image of the nightscape. Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction. • Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. [Artistic Nightscape] A slow shutter speed captures light trails that can creates an artistic nightscape. Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
Recording [Clear Night Portrait] Fill flash and a longer exposure capture better portraits against the nightscape. Note • Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].) • We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures. • When [Clear Night Portrait] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture. • The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.
Recording [Appetizing Food] The overall screen brightness is increased to make the food look appealing. Note • To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to Tele. (when a lens with a zoom function is used) • When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), set to Tele by moving the zoom lever instead of the zoom ring. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
Recording [Freeze Animal Motion] The faster shutter speed prevents blur and captures a clear image of the fast moving animal. [Clear Sports Shot] The faster shutter speed prevents blur, for example at sporting events. [Monochrome] A monochrome image captures the mood of the moment.
Recording Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29. Select an image effect (filters) with reference to the example images, and touch. • The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A.
Recording ∫ Adjust the effect to fit your preferences. The strength and colors of the effects can be easily adjusted to fit your preferences. 1 Touch [ 2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. • The settings screen can also be displayed from the ]. recording screen by pressing cursor button 1. 3 Drag the slide bar to set. • Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial. • The items that can be set differ depending on which Creative Control Mode is currently set.
Recording Note • Touch [Switch] to switch between displaying 2 or 3 example images on the screen for selecting image effects. • Creative Control settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off. • White Balance will be fixed to [AWB], and [Sensitivity] will be fixed to [AUTO]. • In Creative Control Mode, you can adjust brightness. 1 Touch [ 2 Touch [ ]. ] to display the setting screen. 3 Drag the slide bar to set.
Recording [Expressive] This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture. Items that can be set Freshness Understated colors Pop colors [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. Items that can be set Color Yellow emphasized Red emphasized [High Key] This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image. Items that can be set Color Pink emphasized Aquamarine emphasized [Low Key] This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts.
Recording [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. Items that can be set Contrast Low contrast High contrast [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture. Items that can be set Contrast Low contrast High contrast [Impressive Art] This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look. Items that can be set Freshness Black and white Pop colors [High Dynamic] This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts.
Recording [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look. Items that can be set Color Green tone/Blue emphasized/Yellow tone/ Red tone • Touch to select the color balance you wish to generate. [Toy Effect] This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera.
Recording [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. Items that can be set Freshness Understated colors Pop colors ∫ Setting the type of defocus With [Miniature Effect] you can make the subject stand out by intentionally creating defocused and in-focus portions. You can set the recording orientation (defocus orientation) and the position and size of the in-focus portion. 1 Touch [ 2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
Recording 4 Touch the in-focus portion. • It is also possible to move the in-focus portion using the cursor button. 5 Drag the slide bar to change the size of in-focus portion. • It can be changed to 3 different sizes. • Enlarge/reduce can also be performed by rotating the control dial. • If you touch [Reset], settings for the non-blurred portions are restored to the initial settings. 6 Touch [Set].
Recording [Soft Focus] This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel. Items that can be set Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus Note • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. [Star Filter] This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect.
Recording ∫ Set the color to leave in Set the color to leave in by selecting a location on the screen. 1 Touch [ 2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. • You can also display the setting screen by pressing ]. [Q.MENU/Fn1]. 3 Select a region where the color you wish to leave in is present, and touch. • Touch [Reset] to return the setting of the color to leave in to the center. 4 Touch [Set]. Note • Depending on the subject, the set color may not be left in.
Recording Recording Mode: Taking Pictures in Custom Set You can register the current camera settings as custom settings. If you then record in Custom Mode, you can use the registered settings. • Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. ∫ Example of registering the settings of the Recording Mode ( to [ ]: 1 Make settings ) and menus etc.
Recording Recording using registered custom set You can easily call up the settings you have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P29. Select and touch the custom settings. A Display custom settings • Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen. A ∫ When changing the menu settings Registered content will not change when the menu setting is changed temporarily with the Recording Mode set to [ ].
Recording Applicable modes: Recording Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes 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. [Face Recog.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera. [Face Recog.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
Recording Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images • 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. • Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when registering.
Recording Set the item. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item [Name] Description of settings It is possible to register names. 1 Touch [SET]. 2 Enter the name. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P138. [Age] It is possible to register the birthday. 1 Touch [SET]. 2 Set the Year/Month/Day by touching [ item, and touch [Set]. ]/[ ] for each To add additional face images. (Add Images) 1 Touch [Add]. 2 Perform steps 4 in “Face Settings”.
Recording Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. 1 2 3 4 Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu. Touch [MEMORY]. Touch the face image to edit or delete. Set the item. Item Description of settings [Info Edit] Changing the information of an already registered person. Perform step 5 in “Face Settings”.
Recording Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Display the entry screen. • You can display the entry screen via the following operations. – [Name] in [Face Recog.] (P136) – [Name] of [Baby1], [Baby2] or [Pet] in [Profile Setup] (P145) – [Location] in [Travel Date] (P68) – [Title Edit] (P163) Enter characters.
Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P60. • [Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Resolution], [i.Dynamic] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu. [Photo Style] Applicable modes: 6 effects can be selected to match the image you wish to record. It is possible to adjust the items such as color or picture quality of the effect to your desire.
Recording ∫ Adjusting the picture quality 1 Touch [ ]/[ ] to select the type of Photo Style. • In Scene Guide Mode, you cannot select the photo style. 2 Select and touch the items. 3 Drag the slide bar to adjust. Item [Contrast] Effect Increases the difference between the brightness and the [r] darkness in the picture. [s] S [Sharpness] [Saturation] [r] The picture is sharply defined. [s] The picture is softly focused. [r] The colors in the picture become vivid.
Recording [Aspect Ratio] Applicable modes: This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Settings Description of settings [X] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV [Y] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera [W] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc. [ ] Square aspect ratio Note • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P211) [Picture Size] Applicable modes: Set the number of pixels.
Recording [Quality] Applicable modes: Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Settings File format [A] A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority. JPEG [›] [ ] [ ] [ Description of settings ] A standard image quality JPEG image. This is useful for increasing the number of shots without changing the number of pixels. RAWiJPEG You can record a RAW image and a JPEG image ([A] or [›]) simultaneously.¢1 RAW You can only record RAW images.
Recording [Sensitivity] Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Settings AUTO (Intelligent) 160/200/400/800/1600/3200/ 6400/H.12800¢2 Description of settings The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness.
Recording [ISO Limit Set] Applicable modes: It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the subject. [200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[OFF] Note • It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
Recording [Profile Setup] Applicable modes: 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] (P164). [ ] ([Baby1])/[ ] ([Baby2])/[ ] ([Pet])/[OFF]/[SET] ∫ Setting [Age] or [Name] 1 Select [Profile Setup] from the [Rec] menu. (P60) 2 3 4 5 6 Touch [SET]. Touch [Baby1], [Baby2] or [Pet]. Touch [Age] or [Name]. Touch [SET].
Recording [Focus Mode] [AFS]/[AFF]/[AFC]/[MF] Note • Refer to P32 for details. [Quick AF] Applicable modes: As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity. [ON]/[OFF] Note • The battery will be consumed faster than usual. • Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
Recording [Flash] [‰]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] Note • Refer to P79 for details. [Red-Eye Removal] Applicable modes: When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. [ON]/[OFF] Note • Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [š] and Face Detection is active. • Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected. • [ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON]. [i.
Recording [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control) Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see. [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF] Note • This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the lighting conditions. • [HIGH], [STANDARD], or [LOW] represents the maximum range of effect.
Recording [Ex. Tele Conv.] [ON]/[OFF] Note • Refer to P76 for details. [Digital Zoom] [4t]/[2t]/[OFF] Note • Refer to P76 for details. [Burst Rate] [H]/[M]/[L] Note • Refer to P84 for details. [Auto Bracket] [Single/Burst Settings]/[Step]/[Sequence] Note • Refer to P86 for details. [Self Timer] [ ]/[ ]/[ ] Note • Refer to P88 for details.
Recording [Color Space] Applicable modes: Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, printer etc. Settings Description of settings [sRGB] Color space is set to sRGB color space. This is widely used in computer related equipment. [AdobeRGB] Color space is set to AdobeRGB color space. AdobeRGB is mainly used for business purposes such as professional printing because it has a greater range of reproducible colors than sRGB.
Recording Using the [Motion Picture] Menu For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P60. • [Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Resolution], [i.Dynamic] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu. – For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in the [Rec] menu. [Rec Mode] Applicable modes: This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Recording [Rec Quality] Applicable modes: This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. When [AVCHD] is selected Settings [FSH] [SH] Picture size/Bit rate fps 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 60i (Sensor output is 30 fps) 1280k720 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 60p (Sensor output is 30 fps) Aspect ratio 16:9 When [MP4] is selected Settings Picture size/Bit rate [FHD] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 20 Mbps [HD] 1280k720 pixels/Approx. 10 Mbps [VGA] 640k480 pixels/Approx.
Recording [Ex. Tele Conv.] [ON]/[OFF] Note • Refer to P76 for details. [Wind Cut] Applicable modes: This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically. [AUTO]/[OFF] Note • Sound quality may be different than usual when [Wind Cut] is set. • Not available with [Miniature Effect] in Creative Control Mode. [Mic Level Disp.] Applicable modes: Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the screen. [ON]/[OFF] Note • Not available with [Miniature Effect] in Creative Control Mode. [Mic Level Adj.
Recording Perform these settings if you need to. Using the [Custom] Menu For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P60. [Cust.Set Mem.] [ ]/[ ]/[ ] • Refer to P132 for details. [Q.MENU/Fn1] — • Refer to P65 for details. [Fn Button Set] — • Refer to P103 for details. This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. [ON]: Position can be set by dragging the histogram. • Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen.
Recording This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture. [Guide Line] [ ]/[ ] [ ]: Position can be set by dragging the [ ] on the guide line. • When it is difficult to move the guide line on the screen edge by touch operation, use the cursor button to set the position. • Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen.
Recording It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of focus. [ON]: You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus. [OFF]: This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you can take a picture when the shutter button is pressed fully. [Focus Priority] • When set to [OFF], please be aware that focus may not be achieved even with [Focus Mode] set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC]. • [Focus Priority] is disabled during motion picture recording.
Recording [MF Assist] [ON]/[OFF] • Refer to P96 for details. [MF Guide] [ON]/[OFF] • Refer to P96 for details. This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom). – The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is compatible with power zoom. – The interchangeable lenses (H-FS014042, H-H014) are not compatible with power zoom.
Recording It is possible to set how the [¦] button to toggle to Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode will operate. [iA Button Switch] [Single Press]: It will switch to Intelligent Auto ( [Press and hold]: It will switch to Intelligent Auto ( for a while. [Video Button] [Rec Area] or ) Mode by pressing [¦]. or ) Mode by pressing [¦] Enables/disables the motion picture button. [ON]/[OFF] This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording and still picture recording.
Recording This allows you to set the speed of continuously forwarding or rewinding pictures using touch operation. [Touch Scroll] [Menu Resume] [Pixel Refresh] [H]: High speed [L]: Low speed Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu. [ON]/[OFF] It will perform optimization of imaging device and image processing. • Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camera is purchased. Use this function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded.
Playback/Editing Playback/Editing Using the [Playback] Menu With this menu, you can use various playback functions such as cropping and other editing of recorded images, protect settings, etc. • With [Text Stamp], [Resize] or [Cropping], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the card so we recommend checking that there is free space before editing the picture. [2D/3D Settings] Playback methods for the 3D pictures can be switched.
Playback/Editing ∫ Operations performed during slide show Play/Pause Exit slide show Back to previous picture (while pausing/playing back motion pictures) Ahead to next picture (while pausing/playing back motion pictures) Reduce volume level Increase volume level • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. • Display at the right of the screen while playing back corresponds to 3/4/2/1 on the cursor button. • You can also adjust the volume by rotating the control dial.
Playback/Editing [Playback Mode] Playback in [Normal Play], [Picture Only], [Video Only], [3D Play], [Category Play] or [Favorite Play] can be selected. 1 2 Select [Playback Mode] on the [Playback] menu. (P60) Touch the group to play back. • Refer to P175 for the method to play back [3D Play] pictures in 3D. When [Category Play] is selected in above step 2 Touch the category to play back. • Pictures are sorted into the categories shown below. 3 Recording information e.g.
Playback/Editing [Title Edit] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp] (P164). 1 Select [Title Edit] on the [Playback] menu. (P60) 2 3 Touch [Single] or [Multi]. Select an image to add text. • [’] is displayed for pictures with titles already registered. [Single] setting 1 Drag the screen horizontally and select an image. 2 Touch [Set]. [Multi] setting 1 Touch a picture (repeat).
Playback/Editing [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. 1 Select [Text Stamp] on the [Playback] menu. (P60) 2 3 Touch [Single] or [Multi]. Select an image you wish to stamp with text. • [‘] appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text. [Single] setting 1 Drag the screen horizontally and select an image. 2 Touch [Set]. [Multi] setting 1 Touch a picture (repeat).
Playback/Editing 5 Select the item to stamp. Item Description of settings [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITH TIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] [Name] [ ]: ([Face Recognition]) Name registered in [Face Recog.] will be stamped. [ ]: ([Baby/Pet]) Name registered in [Profile Setup] will be stamped. [OFF] [ON]: [Location] Stamps the travel destination name set under [Location].
Playback/Editing [Video Divide] Recorded motion picture can be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. Dividing a motion picture is permanent. Decide before you divide! 1 2 3 Select [Video Divide] on the [Playback] menu. (P60) Drag the screen horizontally to select a motion picture to divide, and touch [Set]. ] during playback to fast forward (touch [ ] to fast rewind). • Touch [ Touch [ ] at the location to divide.
Playback/Editing [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. 1 2 Select [Resize] on the [Playback] menu. (P60) 3 Select the picture and size. Touch [Single] or [Multi]. [Single] setting 1 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. 2 Touch the size you wish to change, and then touch [Set]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed.
Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 2 3 4 Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] menu. (P60) Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. Select the parts to be cropped. Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce Drag: Move • You can also move using the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1. • Enlarge/reduce can also be performed by rotating the control dial. Touch [Set]. • Confirmation screen is displayed.
Playback/Editing [Favorite] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([Favorite Play]) • Delete all the pictures not set as favorites. ([All Delete Except Favorite]) 1 2 3 Select [Favorite] on the [Playback] menu. (P60) Touch [Single] or [Multi]. Select the picture. • [Ü] is displayed on pictures that are already registered as favorites.
Playback/Editing [Print Set] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm 1 2 3 Select [Print Set] on the [Playback] menu. (P60) Touch [Single] or [Multi].
Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to delete by mistake. 1 2 3 Select [Protect] on the [Playback] menu. (P60) Touch [Single] or [Multi]. Select the picture. [Single] setting Select the picture and touch [Set/Cancel]. • Setting is canceled by touching [Set/Cancel] again. • Exit the menu after it is set. [Multi] setting Touch the picture you wish to protect. • Setting is canceled by touching the same picture again. • Exit the menu after it is set.
Playback/Editing [Face Rec Edit] You can clear and replace all information relating to face recognition in selected images. 1 2 3 4 5 Select [Face Rec Edit] on the [Playback] menu. (P60) Touch [REPLACE] or [DELETE]. Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. Touch the name of the person you wish to edit. (When [REPLACE] is selected) Touch the person to replace. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed.
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Enjoying 3D pictures Taking 3D pictures Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional) to the camera allows you to take 3D pictures for extra impact. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. 3D picture The illustration is an image. Attach the 3D interchangeable lens to the camera. Bring the subject into the frame and record by pressing the shutter button fully.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional), the following feature will be disabled: (Recording functions) • Auto Focus/Manual Focus operation • Aperture setting • Zoom operation • Recording motion pictures¢1 • [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations] in Scene Guide Mode • [Impressive Art], [High Dynamic], [Toy Effect], [Star Filter], [One Point Color] in Creative Control Mode • Defocus control
Connecting to other equipment Playing back 3D pictures Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact. It is also possible to play back the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the 3D compatible television with an SD card slot. For current information regarding devices that can play back 3D pictures recorded with this unit, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.
Connecting to other equipment Note • When a picture recorded in 3D is displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit, it is played back in 2D (conventional image). • A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching playback back and forth from 3D to 2D pictures. • When you select a 3D picture thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. After playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Pictures recorded with this unit can be played back on a TV screen. Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off. • Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. 1 High quality 2 HDMI socket 3 Video socket Connect the camera and a TV. • Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug.
Connecting to other equipment Turn on the TV and select the input to match the connector in use. Turn the camera on and then press [(]. • Input of the TV will switch automatically and playback screen is displayed when connected to a VIERA Link compatible TV using an HDMI mini cable with the [VIERA Link] (P72) set to [ON]. (P179) Note • Depending on the [Aspect Ratio], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures.
Connecting to other equipment Using VIERA Link (HDMI) What is the VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)? • VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. • 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 a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Other linked operations Turning the power off: If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off. Automatic input switching: • If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, and then press [(], the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen.
Connecting to other equipment Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.
Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to the PC. • Read the “Basic Owner’s Manual” for more information about install. The software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the CD-ROM (supplied) can be used to save all the still pictures and motion pictures recorded by the camera in their various formats to your computer. Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). • Please turn on the power to this unit and your PC before connecting.
Connecting to other equipment Note • “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” is not compatible with Mac. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. Refer to “Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely” (P184) before disconnecting the USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Select the [ ] icon in the task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject DMC-XXX] (XXX varies by model). • Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. • If the icon is not displayed, check that [Access] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware.
Connecting to other equipment Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder If you insert card holding content recorded with this unit into a Panasonic recorder, you can dub the content to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD etc. Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, RAW, MPO, AVCHD, or MP4).
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures.
Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Print]. 2 Touch [Print start]. • Refer to P188 for the items that can be set before starting to print the pictures. • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 1 2 Touch [Multi Print]. Touch the item. Item Description of settings [Multi Select] Multiple pictures are printed at one time.
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ [Paper Size] Item { Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.
Others Others Optional accessories Conversion lens (optional) You can easily widen the range of expression of the unit by installing a compatible lens. Wide conversion lens: Wide-angle effect allows a wider field of view. Tele conversion lens: Telescopic effect allows a higher level of magnification. Macro conversion lens: Allows higher level of magnification of small subjects. Fish eye conversion lens: Enables recording of image with stretched perspective.
Others LCD Monitor Display ∫ In recording Recording in Program AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 27 12 × 13 26 25 24 14 AFS -3 3.
Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 C1 39 55 54 53 52 51 50 35 AFL AEL BKT AWB 49 48 47 46 R12s 42 43 36 40 35 35 37 37 38 41 45 44 28 Custom settings (P132) 29 Creative control adjustment display (P122) 30 Extended Tele Conversion (when recording motion pictures) (P76) 31 Extended Tele Conversion (when taking still pictures) (P76) 32 Self-timer¢4 (P88) 33 Histogram (P154) 34 Touch Quick Menu (P65) 35 Defocus control function (P43) 36 Color (P42) 37 Brightn
Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Playback Mode (P162) : Motion picture playback (P55) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Protected picture (P171) Number of prints (P170) 1 Picture size (P141) 1/98 18 : REC MODE (when recording motion 3s 3s 17 pictures) (P151)/Recording quality (P152) Quality (P142) 16 Battery indication (P19) 15 Picture number/Total pictures 14 Motion picture recording time 0 16 0 AWB F3.
Others 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. • Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry, soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth. • Wipe off any dirt or dust on the zoom ring and the focus ring with a dry, dustless cloth. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc.
Others About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.
Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. Always remove the battery after use. • Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or keep away from metallic objects (clips, etc.).
Others About 3D ∫ About 3D recording With the 3D interchangeable lens attached, do not record a subject at less than the minimum focus distance. • The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and therefore cause tiredness or discomfort. • When the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional) is used, the minimum focus distance is 0.6 m (1.97 feet). When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens attached, be careful not to shake the unit.
Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted. • Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card. • Do not allow dirt, dust, or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers.
Others When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH] • Always remove the battery and the card from the camera. • If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off.
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [This picture is protected] > Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P171) [This picture cannot be deleted]/[Some pictures cannot be deleted] • This feature can only be used with pictures that comply with the DCF standard. > If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.
Others [Memory Card Error]/[Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be used] > Use a card compatible with this unit. (P23) • SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) • SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) • SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) [Insert SD card again]/[Try another card] • An error has occurred accessing the card. > Insert the card again. > Insert a different card. [Read Error/Write Error Please check the card] • It has failed to read or write data.
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P203–212). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P73) on the [Setup] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on. • The battery is exhausted. • Charge the battery. • If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. > Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.
Others The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P83) • Is the AE Lock (P105) applied incorrectly? Multiple pictures are taken at one time. > Cancel the settings of White Balance Bracket (P102). The subject is not focused properly. • The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P33) • There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly.
Others Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting fixture. • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction. • When you see noticeable flicker or striping while recording a motion picture, you can reduce the flicker or striping by setting up [Flkr Decrease] (P153) and fixing the shutter speed. It is possible to select a shutter speed from [1/50], [1/60], [1/100], or [1/120].
Others Motion pictures Recording motion pictures is not possible. • You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the power [ON] when using a large capacity card. Motion picture recording stops in the middle. • Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures. • Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.
Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the subject. • Depending on the lens used, picture may be warped slightly or you may see colors along the edge depending on the zoom factor, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used. This is not a malfunction.
Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. • Check [LCD Mode] setting. (P69) • Perform [LCD Display]. (P69) It may flicker for an instant or the brightness of the screen may change significantly for an instant. • This occurs due to the aperture of the lens changing when the shutter button is pressed halfway, or when the brightness of the subject changes. This is not a malfunction.
Others Playback The picture being played back is not rotated, or is rotated in an unexpected direction, when displayed. • You can display the pictures without being rotated when [Rotate Disp.] (P72) is set to [OFF]. • You can rotate pictures with the [Rotate] function. (P168) The picture is not played back. There are no recorded pictures.
Others [Thumbnail is displayed] appears on the screen. • Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality. Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black. • When Digital Red-Eye Correction ([ ], [ ]) is in operation, if you take a picture of a subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color, that red part may be corrected to black by the Digital Red-Eye Correction function.
Others VIERA Link does not work. • Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable (optional)? (P177) > Confirm that the HDMI mini cable (optional) is firmly fitted. > Press [(] on this unit. • Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [ON]? (P72) > Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
Others Others The camera makes a noise when turned [ON]. • This is the noise of the Dust Reduction Function working (P195); it is not a malfunction. There is a sound from lens unit. • It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when the power is turned [ON] or [OFF], and it is not a malfunction. • You may hear a sound from the lens and image in the LCD monitor may suddenly change when the brightness has changed by zoom operation or moving the camera, but there is no effect on recording.
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