Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-GF3 Before use, please read these 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 ...........................................
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed .........................................100 • Aperture-priority AE ........................100 • Shutter-priority AE...........................100 • Manual Exposure Mode ..................101 Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Mode)...............103 • [PORTRAIT] ....................................103 • [SOFT SKIN] ...................................104 • [SCENERY].....................................104 • [ARCHITECTURE] ...
Connecting to other equipment Enjoying 3D pictures .............................160 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .....164 Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures .....................................168 • Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder ....................................168 • Copy the playback image using an AV cable .........................................169 • Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ......................170 Connecting to a PC .....................
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 following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. – 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 a location 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 Operating Instructions. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
Before Use Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Sensor 2 Flash (P72) 3 Self-timer indicator (P81)/ AF Assist Lamp (P140) 4 Lens fitting mark (P14) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P13) 1 2 4 Flash open button (P72) Touch panel/LCD monitor (P10) 8 Playback button (P47, 51) [Q.
Before Use 15 Shoulder strap eyelet (P16) • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 15 16 17 using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 16 [HDMI] socket (P164) 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P164, 169, 172, 174) 18 Microphone • Do not cover the microphone with your fingers. 19 Shutter button (P33) 20 Motion picture button (P45) 21 Speaker (P64) • Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.
Before Use ∫ Lens H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.) 30 31 32 H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 30 31 34 35 36 33 32 33 H-PS14042 (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) 30 32 33 38 Zoom lever (P71) Move the zoom lever to the [T] (Tele side) or [W] (Wide side). [T]: To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) [W]: To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) • The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.
Before Use Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Drag Touch the screen To touch and release the touch panel. A movement without releasing the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel. • 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. panel, be sure to touch the centre 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 panel, 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 P183, P184 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 B (red marks) and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. • Do not press the lens release button A 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 In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. 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-H014 or H-PS14042) does not have a lens hood. Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
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 to 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 ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 180 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal. Note • Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
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 Programme AE Mode) When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Number of recordable pictures Approx.
Preparation ∫ Recording motion pictures – [AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH]) When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Recordable time Approx. 150 min Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Recordable time Approx. 130 min Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used Recordable time Approx. 140 min Actual recordable time Approx.
Preparation ∫ Playback When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Playback time Approx. 270 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Playback time Approx. 250 min When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used Playback time Approx. 270 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) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) • Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD].
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 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.] (P142) in the [CUSTOM] menu. A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time ∫ Number of recordable pictures • [9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Clock can be set with touch operation only at the time of purchase. To change the clock settings, refer to [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu (P61). • 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].
Preparation Touch [SET] to set. Touch [SET] in the confirmation screen. Note • 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.) • If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P148) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
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. •[ ] is turned on when [ ] is touched, and a description of the Recording Mode is displayed when Recording Mode is touched.
Basic ∫ Basic Intelligent Auto Mode (P35) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P39) Easily match settings selected by the camera to your preferences and record. Programme AE Mode (P42) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P100) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Basic Tips for taking good pictures • Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A or the microphone B with your fingers or other objects. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. ∫ Direction Detection Function A lens which supports the Direction Detection Function is required.
Basic Recording Mode: Taking a Still picture How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFC) 1 2 Select [FOCUS MODE] from the [REC] Mode menu. (P57) Press [MENU/SET] to select the item. • Normally use the [AFS]. AFS “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed while it is pressed halfway. AFC “AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”.
Basic 3 Press the shutter button halfway. A B Focus Mode Focus AFS When the subject is focused When the subject is not focused Focus indication A On Blinks AF area B Green — Sound Beeps 2 times Focus Mode Focus — AFC When the subject is focused When the subject is not focused Focus indication A On Blinks or Off AF area B Green¢1 — Sound Beeps 2 times¢2 — ¢1 When AF Mode is set to [ ], the first AF area at which focus is achieved may be displayed momentarily while pressing halfway.
Basic Taking a Still picture • Set the drive mode to [ ] by pressing 4( ). Selecting the Recording Mode. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P28. 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] (P139) 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. 1 Touch [ ×] in Recording Mode. • Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible. 2 Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
Basic Recording Mode: ñ Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P28. • Defocus control can be set by touching [ × ] in the recording screen.
Basic ∫ Changing the settings Following menus can be set. Menu [REC] Item ¢ [PHOTO STYLE] /[ASPECT RATIO]/[PICTURE SIZE]/ [QUALITY]/[FACE RECOG.]/[FOCUS MODE]/[STABILIZER]¢ [MOTION PICTURE] [PHOTO STYLE]¢/[REC MODE]/[REC QUALITY]/ [FOCUS MODE]/[CONTINUOUS AF]/[WIND CUT] [CUSTOM] [HISTOGRAM]/[GUIDE LINE]/[POWER ZOOM LENS]/ [REMAINING DISP.]/[TOUCH SETTINGS] [SETUP] [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LCD MODE]/ [LANGUAGE] • For the setting method of the menu, refer to P57.
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 colour changes to the usual red. When taking pictures ¦ > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-BABY]¢ [i-SUNSET] ¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
Basic Note • The following functions are activated automatically. – Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Face Detection/Auto White Balance/ Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/[QUICK AF]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/[I.RESOLUTION]/ [I.DYNAMIC]/[LONG SHTR NR]/[SHADING COMP.]/[FOCUS PRIORITY]/ [AF ASSIST LAMP] • The Backlight Compensation – Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.
Basic Recording Mode: Easily adjust and record (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) The brightness and colour optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your preferences. This mode is useful if you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P28.
Basic Setting colour 1 Press 1 ( 2 Touch the slide bar to set. • This will adjust the colour of the image from a reddish colour to a ) to display the setting screen. bluish colour. • Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial. • Pressing the 1 cursor button again returns to the recording screen. Note • It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].
Basic Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. Touch [ × ] to display the setting screen. Touch the slide bar to set. • Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial. Recording of pictures or motion pictures. • It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ]. • Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching [ ].
Basic Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme 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 [REC] Mode menu. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P28. Note • The shutter speed is automatically set between about 20 seconds and 1/4000th of a second in the following cases.
Basic Programme Shift In Programme AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Programme 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 Programme AE Mode. 1 2 Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter speed value on the screen.
Basic Recording Mode: Recording Motion Picture This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. 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 Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible. • Screen here is an example of when the Recording Mode is set to [ Mode). ] (Programme AE Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time • The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures. • When recording a motion picture, do not cover the microphone A C with your fingers or other objects.
Basic Note • Audio will not be recorded for 0.5 seconds after it starts recording if the motion picture button is kept pressed. Release the motion picture button right after you press it. • The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the recording of a motion picture.
Basic Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Forward or rewind the image by dragging (P10) 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 [3]/[4] if these are displayed on the slide bar. • Screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or down (P10).
Basic Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) Touch [ CAL ] on the Multi Playback screen. Touch [3]/[4] to select the month to be played back. • 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 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 [ ]. • When you touch [ ], the magnification becomes lower.
Basic Playing Back Motion Pictures • This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats that were taken with this model (only). • Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. Press [(].
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. ¢ Play/Pause Stop Fast rewind Fast forward Frame-by-frame rewind (while pausing) Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing) ¢ Increase volume level Reduce volume level ¢ Not displayed when playing back motion pictures recorded with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode.
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 using touch operation. 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. Press [(]. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch [ ]. Touch [DELETE SINGLE]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is 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. Picture is deleted by selecting [YES]. • It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favourite when [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] 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. Touching again cancels the setting.
Basic Setting the Menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed, [REC MODE] A and 5 menus B ([REC], [MOTION PICTURE], [CUSTOM], [SETUP], and A [PLAYBACK]) are displayed. In the 5 different menus, there are menus that allow you to B setup the recording or playback to your preference, or make it more fun and easier to use the camera. 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 Setting menu items • If you set [MENU RESUME] (P143) in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off. It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase. Press [MENU/SET]. Select the menu by pressing 3/4/2/1 or by rotating the control dial. • It can also be set by the touch operation. or Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Select the menu item by pressing 3/4 or by rotating the control dial.
Basic Select the settings by pressing 3/4 or by rotating the control dial. • The figure on the right is an example of setting or [I.DYNAMIC] from [OFF] to [HIGH]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. ∫ Close the menu Press [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway. ∫ Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu from [REC] Mode menu 1 Press 2. A A Menu toggle icon 2 3 Press 4 or rotate the control dial to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. Press 1.
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 grey. [Q.MENU/Fn] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] (Quick Menu) or as [Fn] (function button). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to Quick Menu. • To switch the setting, select using [Q.MENU/Fn] 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 setup 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 P57. Setting Date/Time. 1 Press 2/1 to select the items, and press 3/4 to set. A [WORLD TIME] setting U [CLOCK SET] 2 To set the display order and the time display format.
Basic 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. After selecting [DESTINATION] or [HOME], press 2/1 to select an area, and press [MENU/SET] to set. • Set [HOME] first thing after purchasing. [DESTINATION] can be set after setting up [HOME].
Basic Departure date and return date of the travel 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] (P148). [TRAVEL SETUP]: [OFF]: Elapsed days are not recorded. [SET]: Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days (how many days after) of the travel are recorded.
Basic u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Brightness, colour, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor is adjusted. [MONITOR] 1 2 Select the settings by pressing 3/ 4, and adjust with 2/1 or the control dial. Press [MENU/SET] to set. • Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.
Basic You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. q [ECONOMY] p [SLEEP MODE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.
Basic Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). x [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. Set to match the colour television system in each country.
Basic Setup 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] [OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit. [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. • This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
Basic ~ [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. v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.
Recording Recording Mode: 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-H014) does not support the stabilizer function. – The interchangeable lens (H-FS014042 or H-PS14042) supports the stabilizer function.
Recording ∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER], a tripod or the self-timer (P81). • 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 Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom [You can only use the Optical Zoom in [ Conversion in [¿] mode.] ], [ ] and the Optical Zoom, the Extra Tele ∫ Optical Zoom You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer (Tele) by rotating the zoom ring. • The interchangeable lens (H-H014 or H-PS14042) does not support the zoom ring function.
Recording Recording Mode: 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 jump 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 Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make ‡: AUTO it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-Eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then Reduction activated again for the actual recording. • Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.
Recording ∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of Scene Mode) Œ ‡ ñ ±¢ ‡ — — — — — ± ¥ ± ± — — — ± ±¢ — — — — — ± ¥ — ± — — — ± ± ± ± ± ± ± ± ¥ — ± — — — ± ± ± ± ± ± ± ± ¥ — ± — — — ± ± ± ± ± — — ± — — — — ¥ ± — — ± ± — — ± .
Recording • If the distance to the subject is close when taking a picture using a flash, part of the recorded image becomes dark because the light of flash is blocked by the lens or it becomes out of flash range. Check the distance to the subject when taking a picture. Distance to the subject where the light of flash is blocked depends on the lens used. – When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is attached: 50 cm (1.
Recording Recording Mode: 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. Underexposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. Press 3 (È) to switch to Exposure Compensation operation. Rotate the control dial to compensate the exposure. A Exposure Compensation value B [EXPO.
Recording Recording Mode: 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) 3.8 2.
Recording Touch [SET]. 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] (P139) in the [CUSTOM] menu and the setting for [FOCUS MODE] (P31) in [REC] Mode menu.
Recording Recording Mode: 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 [ Bracket / SETTINGS], [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto 1 2 Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P57) Press 3/4 to select [ / SETTINGS], [STEP] or [SEQUENCE] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
Recording Recording Mode: 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 10 seconds After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals. 2 seconds Touch [SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. A When self-timer is set to [ A ]. • A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus.
Recording Note • Time setting for the self timer can also be set by [SELF-TIMER] in the [REC] Mode menu. • Setting of the time setting for the self timer the [REC] Mode menu is not possible when Intelligent Auto (ñ or ) Mode is set. • When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. • We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.
Recording Recording Mode: 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 panel. (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] or [AFC] (P31). 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 panel You can lock the subject by touching it. • Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function. • The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked. • Lock is cancelled 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 centre 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. (P87) About [Ø] (1-area-focusing) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the centre 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 cancelling 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 be displayed also by pressing 2 and then 4. • AF area can be moved also by the cursor button in the AF area setting screen. • The AF area returns to the centre when [ pressed.
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 Recording Mode: 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. Set the [FOCUS MODE] in [REC] Mode menu to [MF]. (P57) Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus on the subject. • When [MF ASSIST] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON], turning the focus ring switches to the assist screen and enlarges the display.
Recording MF ASSIST ∫ Displaying the MF Assist • This is displayed by rotating the focus ring or touching the screen. (In [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode, you cannot display 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]. ∫ Changing the display of the MF Assist You can switch the magnification factor between approx.
Recording Technique for Manual Focus 1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. 2 Rotate it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in reverse. Note • With the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), you can focus by moving the focus lever instead of the focus ring. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • After cancelling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.
Recording Recording Mode: Adjusting the White Balance In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour 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 colour 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 centre 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.]. Touch 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 ∫ White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colours are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once. 1 Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/ [ ] to set the bracket. [ ]: Horizontal (A to B) [ ]: Vertical (Gi to Mj) • Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the control dial. 2 Touch [SET].
Recording Using the function button By assigning functions to the [Fn] (function) button, you can use [AF/ AE LOCK] that allows you to take pictures with fixed exposure or focus, [PREVIEW] that allows you to confirm the effect of aperture and shutter speed, and other functions. Set [Q.MENU/Fn] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [Fn]. (P57) Select [Fn BUTTON SET] in [CUSTOM] menu. Select the function you want to assign and press [MENU/SET].
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]. (P57) Align the screen with the subject. Press [Q.MENU/Fn] to fix the focus or exposure. A AE lock indication • AF/AE Lock is cancelled by pressing [Q.MENU/Fn] button again.
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 Recording Mode: ±´² 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 P28. Rotate the control dial to set the aperture value. • Each press of the cursor button 3 switches between Aperture Setting and Exposure Compensation.
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 P28. Rotate the control dial to set the aperture and shutter speed. • Each press of the cursor button 3 switches between Aperture Setting and Shutter Speed Setting.
Recording Note • Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching [F] (aperture) or [SS] (shutter speed) and then dragging the exposure meter bar in the Quick Menu (P59). • 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]. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.
Recording Recording Mode: ¿ Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Mode) If you select a Scene Mode to suit the subject and recording conditions, the camera will set optimal exposure, colour, 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 P28. Touch the Scene Mode to select. • The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ]. Touch [SET].
Recording [SOFT SKIN] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) ∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode 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.
Recording [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] This mode makes it easy to pick out the subject on which to focus and blurs the background to make the subject stand out. ∫ Setting the AF area 1 Touch the subject to move the AF area. • AF area can also be moved by pressing the cursor button. 2 Touch [SET]. Note • Quick AF is performed automatically. • Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button, such as [WHITE BALANCE] (P92), by assigning them to the menu item of the Quick Menu (P59).
Recording [FOOD] You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. ∫ Technique for Food Mode • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range. Note • Refer to [FLOWER] for other information about this mode. [OBJECTS] You can take clear and vivid pictures of accessories or small objects in a collection.
Recording [NIGHT SCENERY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night Scenery Mode • We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures. Note • 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. [ILLUMINATIONS] Illuminations are photographed beautifully.
Recording [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P148). ∫ Birthday/Name setting 1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
Recording [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P108. [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party Mode • Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].
Recording Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor (Live View) and setting the desired effect. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P28. Touch the item. • The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ Item ]. Effect [EXPRESSIVE] This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises the colour.
Recording Adjust the [MINIATURE EFFECT] settings as desired 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 2 3 Touch [MINIATURE EFFECT] using Step 2 on P110. Touch [SET]. Touch the screen to display the setting screen. • You can also display the setting screen by pressing [Q.
Recording Note • When recording using [MINIATURE EFFECT] – Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are being dropped. – Auto Focus Mode is fixed to [Ø]. – Burst Mode, Auto Bracket, Defocus Control or Digital Zoom cannot be used. – No sound is recorded in motion pictures. – Approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long) • Pressing [Q.
Recording Recording Mode: Taking Pictures in Custom Mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the Programme AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. • For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P28. Select and touch the custom settings. • Settings for the selected custom set are displayed. • Only some of the menu items are displayed.
Recording ∫ Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings as custom sets. • Set in advance the Recording Mode you wish to save and select the desired menu settings on the camera. 1 2 Select [CUST. SET MEM.] in the [CUSTOM] menu. (P57) Press 3/4 to select the custom set to register and then press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [YES] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed.
Recording Recording Mode: Recording Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritises 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 ∫ Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press [MENU/SET]. (P57) Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the face recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/SET]. Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide. • The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be registered. • An information for taking face images is displayed when 1 is pressed.
Recording Select item with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET]. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item [NAME] Description of settings It is possible to register names. 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Enter the name. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P121. [AGE] [ADD IMAGES] It is possible to register the birthday. 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
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] Mode menu, and then press [MENU/SET]. (P57) Press 4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the face image to edit or delete and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Recording ∫ Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. • It may be extremely hard to recognise only with [AUTO REGISTRATION], so register the face images with [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu beforehand.
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] of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode (P108) – [NAME] in [FACE RECOG.] (P118) – [LOCATION] in [TRAVEL DATE] (P63) – [TITLE EDIT] (P147) Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register.
Recording Using the [REC] Mode Menu For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P57. • [PHOTO STYLE], [FOCUS MODE], [METERING MODE], [I.DYNAMIC] and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are common to both the [REC] Mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu. [PHOTO STYLE] 6 effects can be selected to match the image you wish to record. It is possible to adjust the items such as colour or picture quality of the effect to your desire.
Recording ∫ Adjusting the picture quality 1 Press 2/1 to select the type of Photo Style. 2 Press 3/4 to select the items, and then press 2/1 to adjust. Item [CONTRAST] Effect Increases the difference between the brightness and the [r] darkness in the picture. [s] S [SHARPNESS] [SATURATION] [NOISE REDUCTION] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [r] The picture is sharply defined. [s] The picture is softly focused. [r] The colours in the picture become vivid.
Recording [PICTURE SIZE] Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: When the aspect ratio is [X]. (12M) 4000k3000 pixels (6M) 2816k2112 pixels (3M) 2048k1536 pixels When the aspect ratio is [Y]. (10.5M) 4000k2672 pixels (5M) 2816k1880 pixels (2.5M) 2048k1360 pixels When the aspect ratio is [W]. (9M) 4000k2248 pixels (4.
Recording [QUALITY] Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Applicable modes: [A] A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority. [›] A standard image quality JPEG image. This is useful for increasing the number of shots without changing the number of pixels. JPEG [ ] [ ] [ ] RAWiJPEG You can record a RAW image and a JPEG image ([A] or [›]) simultaneously.¢1 RAW You can only record RAW images.
Recording [SENSITIVITY] 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.
Recording [ISO LIMIT SET] It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the subject. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600] Note • It will work when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. • [ISO LIMIT SET] is disabled during motion picture recording. [ISO INCREMENTS] [SENSITIVITY] settings between [ISO160] and [ISO6400] are changed for every 1/3 EV.
Recording [QUICK AF] 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. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] 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 P72 for details. [RED-EYE REMOVAL] 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. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] 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].
Recording [I.DYNAMIC] (Intelligent dynamic range control) 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. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH] Note • This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the lighting conditions. •[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.DYNAMIC] is in effect. • [LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH] represents the maximum range of effect.
Recording [SHADING COMP.] When the screen periphery darkens as a result of the lens characteristics, you can record pictures with the brightness of the screen periphery corrected. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the recording conditions. • Noise in the periphery of the picture may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity. • Correction is not possible in the following cases: – When recording motion pictures.
Recording [SELF-TIMER] [ ]/[ ]/[ ] Note • Refer to P81 for details. [COLOR SPACE] Set this when you want to correct the colour reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, printer etc. Applicable modes: [sRGB] Colour space is set to sRGB colour space. This is widely used in computer related equipment. [AdobeRGB] Colour space is set to AdobeRGB colour space.
Recording Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P57. • [PHOTO STYLE], [FOCUS MODE], [METERING MODE], [I.DYNAMIC] and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are common to both the [REC] Mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] Mode 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 [REC] Mode menu. [REC MODE] This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Recording [REC QUALITY] This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. Applicable modes: When [AVCHD] is selected Item Picture size/Bit rate [FSH] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps [SH] 1280k720 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps fps Aspect ratio 50i (Sensor output is 25 fps) 50p (Sensor output is 25 fps) 16:9 • What is bit rate This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method.
Recording [CONTINUOUS AF] [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P44 for details. [EX. TELE CONV.] [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P71 for details. [WIND CUT] This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH] Note • Sound quality will be different than usual when [WIND CUT] is set. • Not available with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode. [MIC LEVEL DISP.] Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the screen.
Recording [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] Adjust the sound input level to 4 different levels. Applicable modes: Note • Not available with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode. [FLICKER RED.] The shutter speed can be fixed to reduce the flicker or striping in the motion picture. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[1/50]/[1/60]/[1/100]/[1/120] Note • Shutter speed for recording a motion picture will be fixed to the selected shutter speed when settings other than [OFF] are selected.
Recording Perform these settings if you need to. Using the [CUSTOM] Menu For details on how to select the [CUSTOM] menu settings, refer to P57. [CUST. SET MEM.] [ ]/[ ]/[ ] • Refer to P114 for details. [Q.MENU/Fn] — • Refer to P59 for details. [Fn BUTTON SET] — • Refer to P97 for details. This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. [OFF] [ON]: Position can be set by dragging the histogram (P10). • 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] [OFF]/[ ]/[ ] [ ]: Position can be set by dragging the [ ] on the guide line (P10). • 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 [AF/AE LOCK] [AE]/[AF]/[AF/AE] • Refer to P98 for details. It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of 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. [ON]: You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus. [FOCUS PRIORITY] • It is recommended that this feature be left on, to minimise the possibility of pictures with poor focus.
Recording [AF ASSIST LAMP] AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) [OFF]/[ON] • The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is different depending on used lens. – When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is attached: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.5 m (11.
Recording This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom). (For compatible lenses, please refer to our website) [DISP FOCAL LENGTH]: When you zoom, the focal distance is displayed and you can confirm the zoom position. [e.g.
Recording [ REC AREA] This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording and still picture recording. [!] (Picture)/[ ] (Motion picture) • The recording area indicated is a guide line. This will switch display between the number of recordable pictures and available recording time. [REMAINING DISP.] [REMAINING SHOTS]: This will display the number of recordable pictures for still pictures. [REMAINING TIME]: This will display the available recording time for motion pictures.
Recording [MENU RESUME] The last operated menu position is saved even if the camera is turned off. [OFF]/[ON] [PIXEL REFRESH] It will perform optimization of imaging device and image processing. • Imaging device and image processing is optimised when the camera is purchased. Use this function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded. • Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.
Playback/Editing Playback/Editing Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [ASPECT CONV.], 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 The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. 3 Play/Pause 4 Stop 2 Back to previous picture¢ 1 Ahead to next picture¢ Control dial Volume adjustment ¢ These operations can be performed only in the Pause Mode or during motion picture playback. • The menu screen is restored when [ ] is pressed.
Playback/Editing [PLAYBACK MODE] Playback in [NORMAL PLAY], [PICTURE PLAY], [AVCHD PLAY], [MOTION JPEG PLAY], [3D PLAY], [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] can be selected. 1 2 Select [PLAYBACK MODE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P57) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P162 for the method to playback [3D PLAY] pictures in 3D. When [CATEGORY PLAY] is selected in above step 2 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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] (P148). 1 2 Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P57) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • [’] is displayed for pictures with titles [SINGLE] [MULTI] already registered.
Playback/Editing [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. 1 2 Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P57) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • [‘] appears on screen if the picture is [SINGLE] [MULTI] stamped with text.
Playback/Editing 6 Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Setting item [OFF] [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] [NAME] [ Name registered in Face Recognition will be stamped. ]: [ ]: Stamps names on pictures that already have been registered name settings of [BABY1]/ [BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode. [OFF] [LOCATION] [ON]: 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 Select [VIDEO DIVIDE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P57) Press 2/1 to select the motion picture to divide, and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3 at the location to divide. • Motion picture is played back from the same location when 3 is pressed again.
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] Mode menu. (P57) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/ SET]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the size, and then press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [YES] is selected.
Playback/Editing [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 2 3 Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P57) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use the control dial and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped. Control dial: Enlargement/Reduction 4 3/4/2/1: Move Press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [YES] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed.
Playback/Editing [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y], a [X] or a [ ratio. ] aspect 1 2 3 Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P57) Press 3/4 to select [Y], [X] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select a picture taken with [W] aspect ratio, and then press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press 2/1 to determine the horizontal position, and press [MENU/SET] to set. • Use 3/4 to set the frame position for pictures rotated vertically.
Playback/Editing [ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) 1 2 3 Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P57) • The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Playback/Editing [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ]) 1 2 Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P57) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
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. 1 Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P57) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Playback/Editing ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing 1. • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date print feature is disabled for pictures that are stamped with text. Note • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.
Playback/Editing [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. 1 Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P57) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] When [MULTI] has been selected • Repeat these steps for each picture. • The settings are cancelled when [MENU/SET] is pressed 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 Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P57) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press 2/1 to select the person and then press [MENU/SET]. (When [REPLACE] is selected) Press 3/4/2/1 to select the person to replace and then press [MENU/SET].
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 image is an illustration. 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 • [HIGH DYNAMIC] in Creative Control Mode • Defocus control function ¢1 The motion picture button and the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu will be unavailable or unusable.
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 playback 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 back and forth playback of 3D pictures and 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. Connect the camera and a TV.
Connecting to other equipment Turn on the TV and select the input to match the connecter 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] (P67) set to [ON]. (P166) Note • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one when connecting with an AV cable.
Connecting to other equipment Playback using VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) What is the VIERA Link? • 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 the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, RAW, MPO, AVCHD, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions.
Connecting to other equipment Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a Blu-ray Disc Recorder, DVD recorder, or video. This can be played back with equipment that is not compatible with high-definition (AVCHD), so it is convenient for distributing copies. Image will be standard quality instead of high-definition at this time.
Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [RAW], [MPO], [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD], using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” in the CD-ROM (supplied).
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a 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 Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which may cause malfunction.) B Align the marks, and insert. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional).
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the card using the PC (folder composition) For Windows: A drive ([Removable Disk]) is displayed in [Computer] For Mac: A drive ([LUMIX], [NO_NAME] or [Untitled]) is displayed on the desktop DCIM: Images 1 Folder number 2 Colour space P: sRGB _: AdobeRGB 3 File number 4 JPG: Still pictures MOV: [MOTION JPEG] Motion pictures RW2: Pictures in RAW files MPO: MISC: 3D pictures DPOF print Favourite AVCHD: [AVCHD] Motion pictures A new folde
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 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/ SET]. PictBridge 100_0001 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT MULTI PRINT SELECT PRINT 2 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P176 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures. • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 1 Press 3.
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 prioritised. { [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 Protector/Filter (optional) The MC protector (optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the colour balance.
Others LCD Monitor Display ∫ In recording Recording in Programme AE Mode [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ] (Initial setting) Recording Mode (P28) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Flash Mode (P72) L REC MODE (when recording motion 9 pictures) (P133)/Recording quality (P134) 23 Picture size (P124) Quality (P125) 22 × 10 Optical Image Stabilizer¢1 (P69)/ : Jitter alert (P70) 21 11 : Burst (P77) 20 AFS 16 0 98 2.
Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 24 Custom settings (P114) 25 Extra Tele Conversion (when recording motion pictures) (P71) 26 Extra Tele Conversion (when taking still pictures) (P71) 27 Histogram (P137) 28 Digital Zoom (P71) 29 WIND CUT (P135) 30 Defocus control function (P41) 31 Spot metering target (P128) 32 Self-timer¢4 (P81) 33 White Balance Bracket (P96) ¢3 34 Available recording time¢2 (P25): 35 White Balance Fine Adjustment (P95) 36 White Balance (P92)/ : Colour (P40) 37 Current date and time/
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 23 Playback Mode (P47) / : Motion picture playback (P51) 123 4 5 6 7 Protected picture (P158) Number of prints (P156) 1 Picture size (P124) 1/26 19 : REC MODE (when recording motion 3s 3s18 pictures) (P133)/Recording quality (P134) Quality (P125) 17 Battery indication (P19) 16 Picture number/Total pictures 15 Motion picture recording time 0 16 0 AWB F2.
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 colours 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 carry 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 cancelling the protect setting. (P158) [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 [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. > Remove the card after turning the power [OFF]. Insert the card again, turn the power on, and try to read or write the data again. • The card may be broken. > Insert a different card. [CANNOT RECORD DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT (NTSC/PAL) DATA ON THIS CARD.
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P191–201). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P68) 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] Mode etc.
Others The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P76) • Is the AE Lock (P98) applied incorrectly? Multiple pictures are taken at one time. > Unset the settings of White Balance Bracket (P96). The subject is not focused properly. • The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P32) • 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 [FLICKER RED.] (P136) 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 in [AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG]. • Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.
Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the subject. • Depending on the lens used, picture may be warped slightly or you may see colours 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. > Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to a proper level. (P64) • Check [LCD MODE] setting. (P64) 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 half-way, 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.] (P154) is set to [OFF]. • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P154) • You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens (P12) that supports the Direction Detection Function (P30) and [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON]. 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 colour to black. • When Digital Red-Eye Correction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is in operation, if you take a picture of subject with red colour surrounded by a skin tone colour, 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)? (P164) > Confirm that the HDMI mini cable (optional) is firmly fitted. > Press [(] on this unit. • Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [ON]? (P67) > 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 (P183); 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.
Others The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. • When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P173) The file numbers are recorded with previously used numbers. • If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory.
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