Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LX100 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Finding the information you need In this “Operating Instructions for advanced features”, you can find the information you need from the following pages. By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the information. Search from “Contents” P.4 - Search from the list of function names P.10 - “Contents by Function” Search from “Names and Functions of Main Parts” P.14 - Search from “List of monitor/ viewfinder displays” P.
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Contents ■■Finding the information you need...... 2 ■■How to use this manual....................... 3 ■■Contents by Function........................ 10 Before Use ■■Before use.......................................... 12 ■■Standard Accessories....................... 13 ■■Names and Functions of Main Parts........................................... 14 [MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial.................................................
Contents Basics ■■Holding the camera............................ 53 ■■Recording pictures using the viewfinder .......................................... 54 Switching between the monitor and viewfinder...................................................54 About Eye Sensor AF.................................55 ■■Taking pictures................................... 56 ■■Recording motion pictures............... 58 ■■Select the recording mode................
Contents Picture Quality and colouring Settings ■■Adjusting the picture quality with effects [Photo Style]....................... 100 ■■Adjusting highlights and shadows [Highlight Shadow].......................... 102 ■■Adjusting the White Balance.......... 103 ■■Setting the picture quality and size.................................................... 107 Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures.....................................................107 Setting the picture size.......................
Contents Functions for specific subjects and purposes ■■Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot]............................ 153 ■■Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation]................. 156 ■■Performing multiple exposures for a single picture [Multi Exp.]..... 159 ■■Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time [Silent Mode].................................... 161 ■■Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]...................................
Contents Playing Back and Editing Pictures ■■Viewing the group picture............... 201 ■■Capturing still pictures from motion pictures................................ 203 ■■Using the [Playback] menu............. 204 [Slide Show]..............................................204 [Playback Mode].......................................206 [Location Logging]....................................207 [RAW Processing].....................................208 [Title Edit]..........................................
Contents Connecting with other devices ■■Enjoying 4K motion pictures.......... 274 Viewing 4K motion pictures......................274 Storing 4K motion pictures.......................275 ■■Viewing on TV screen...................... 276 VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™).....278 ■■Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC............ 280 About supplied software...........................281 Installing supplied software......................
Contents by Function Recording Recording Recording mode............................................59 [Preview]........................................................88 Picture effects (Filter)....................................89 Macro recording...........................................126 Recording panorama pictures.....................150 [Time Lapse Shot]........................................153 [Stop Motion Animation]...............................156 [Multi Exp.].................................
Contents by Function Playback Playback [Auto Review]................................................57 Picture playback............................................67 Playback Zoom..............................................68 Multi Playback...............................................68 Motion picture playback.................................70 Delete............................................................73 Display/playback settings [Slide Show].................................................
Before Use Before use ■■Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. •• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface •• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
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. ●●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. ●●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Self-timer indicator (→148) / AF Assist Lamp (→53, 125) 2 Control ring (→39) 3 Aspect ratio selector switch (→107) 4 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→176) The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time of purchase. 5 Aperture ring (→59) 9 8 7 6 Focus selector switch (→114, 126, 128) 7 Lens front ring To attach the auto lens cap (optional), remove the lens front ring.
Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts (Top) 10 11 12 13 14 10 Stereo microphone (→53, 200) Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record. 11 Shutter speed dial (→59) 12 Shutter button 13 Zoom lever (→170) 14 [FILTER] button (→89) 17 16 15 15 Exposure compensation dial (→135) 16 [iA] button (→59) 17 Camera [ON/OFF] switch (Bottom) 18 19 20 21 22 18 Speaker Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger.
Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 23 24 25 26 27 29 28 30 23 Viewfinder (LVF) (→54) In this manual, “viewfinder” is used to indicate the LVF.
Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 27 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 27 Strap eyelet (→19) 31 Wi-Fi® antenna 32 Wi-Fi connection lamp (→225) 33 [Wi-Fi] button (→225) / [Fn2] button (→37) 34 Motion picture button (→58) 35 [AF/AE LOCK] button (→133) 36 NFC antenna (→233) 37 [Q.MENU] button (→34) 38 Playback button (→67) 39 [Fn1] button (→37) / [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (→32, 73) 40 [DISP.
Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts [MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial [MENU/SET] button Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→31) Cursor button This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→32) You can perform the following operations while recording.
Preparations Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens cap. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to prevent the camera from being dropped.
Preparations Charging battery Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products 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.
Preparations Charging battery Notes on charging time Charging time Approx. 190 min ••The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time. Remaining battery When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.
Preparations Charging battery Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time Recording still pictures (When using monitor) Number of recordable pictures Recording time Approx. 350 pictures (Approx. 300 pictures) Approx. 175 min (Approx. 150 min) By CIPA standard Recording still pictures (When using viewfinder (LVF)) Number of recordable pictures Recording time Approx. 320 pictures (Approx. 270 pictures) Approx. 160 min (Approx.
Preparations Charging battery Recording motion pictures (When using monitor) [Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4] [MP4] [Rec Quality] [FHD/17M/50i] [FHD/20M/25p] [4K/100M/25p] Approx. 125 min Approx. 135 min Approx. 90 min Approx. 60 min Approx. 65 min Approx. 45 min Available recording time Actual available recording time* * The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom.
Preparations Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional) ••Make sure that the camera is turned off. 1 2 Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Release lever Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct ••Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery. ••Card: Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks.
Preparations About the Card The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can be used. Type of Card SD Memory Cards Capacity Notes 8 MB – 2 GB •• Can be used with devices compatible with the respective formats. •• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html •• This unit is compatible with UHS-Ι UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
Preparations About the Card ●●If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, delete or format the data or display it by recording date. These operations become available again when you unlock the switch. ●●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged). Write-protect switch Formatting the card (initialisation) Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Preparations About the Card Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card). Recording picture capacity (still pictures) When aspect ratio is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ] [Picture Size] 8 GB 16 GB L (12.5M) 1090 2200 32 GB 4420 8820 M (6.
Preparations About the Card When [Rec Format] is [MP4] [Rec Quality] [4K/100M/25p] 8 GB 9m00s 16 GB 20m00s 32 GB 64 GB 42m00s 1h20m00s [4K/100M/24p] 9m00s 20m00s 42m00s 1h20m00s [FHD/28M/50p] 37m00s 1h15m00s 2h30m00s 5h00m00s [FHD/20M/25p] 49m00s 1h40m00s 3h20m00s 6h40m00s [HD/10M/25p] 1h30m00s 3h10m00s 6h25m00s 12h50m00s [VGA/4M/25p] 3h25m00s 7h00m00s 14h10m00s 28h15m00s ●●If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, [ ] is displa
Preparations Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on 2 Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed 3 Press 4 5 ••If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] ••The [Please set the clock] message appears. Press [MENU/SET] Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute), and press to set ••To cancel → Press [ : Home time : Destination time ] button.
Preparations Setting the clock 8 Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET] City or area name Current time Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) ●●If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Text Stamp]. Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu to change the current time settings. ••Clock settings will be saved for approx.
Preparations Setting the menu You can use the menu to set camera and recording functions, operate playback functions, and perform other operations. 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. ●●When [Menu Resume] (→49) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], the screen displayed last after you selected the menu item will reappear. It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.
Preparations Setting the menu 2 Press to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET] Page ••Items can also be selected by turning the control dial. ••You can also switch to the next page by pressing [DISP.] button or rotating the zoom lever. Item 3 Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] Selected setting ••Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.
Preparations Setting the menu Switching menu type Example: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu 1 2 3 Press Press to select a menu switch icon [ ] •• Items can also be selected by turning the control dial. Press [MENU/SET] •• Select the menu item and perform the setting. Menu type ●●The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode. ●●The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.
Preparations Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) You can easily call some of the menu items and set them. ••The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode and settings during recording. 1 Press [Q.MENU] button to display the Quick menu 2 Turn the control dial to select the menu item, and press or ••The menu item can also be selected by pressing 50i . 3 Turn the control dial to select the setting 4 Press [Q.
Preparations Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item When [Q.MENU] (→34) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.
Preparations Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) [Custom] menu •• [Silent Mode] (→161) •• [Peaking] (→130) •• [Histogram] (→64) •• [Guide Line] (→65) 4 36 Press [ •• [Zebra Pattern] (→166) •• [Monochrome Live View] (→167) •• [Rec Area] (→192) •• [Zoom lever] (→175) ] button •• It will return to screen of step 1 (→35). Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.
Preparations Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons. 1 Set the menu → 2 3 [Custom] → [Fn Button Set] Press to select the function button you want to assign a function to and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the function you want to assign and press [MENU/SET] •• For details on the functions that can be assigned, refer to (→38). •• To restore the default function button settings, select [Restore to Default].
Preparations Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) Assigning a function to a function button Press the function button to use the assigned function. ••You can assign the following functions to the [Fn1], [Fn2], and [Fn3] buttons.
Preparations Changing settings using the control ring The “Control Ring” is an easy and convenient way to adjust several settings, depending on the camera mode selected. You can use the control ring to change the settings of the unit. Items that can be set by the control ring vary depending on recording modes. Following are the pre-assigned settings.
Preparations Changing settings using the control ring Changing the settings assigned to the control ring Changes the settings assigned to the control ring. 1 Set the menu → 2 Use [Custom] → [Control Ring] to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] Settings that can be assigned [DEFLT] [Normal] [Zoom] (→170) •• To return to the default setting, select [Normal]. (→39) •• If you do not use the control ring, select [OFF] ([Not Set]).
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set] and [Sleep Mode] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Clock Set] Set time, date, and display format. (→30) [World Time] Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. ••Set [Home] when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. You can set [Destination] after setting [Home].
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Travel Date] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded.
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Beep] Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds. ■■[Beep Volume] Settings: (High) / (Low) / (Off) Settings: (High) / (Low) / (Off) Settings: / ■■[Shutter Vol.] ■■[Shutter Tone] / ●●When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], [Beep Volume] and [Shutter Vol.] are set to “Off”. [Live View Mode] Sets the display speed and picture quality of the screen (Live View screen) when recording pictures.
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] Adjust brightness and colour of the monitor or viewfinder. It is suggested to use the default settings. These are intended to provide a preview of the actual picture, as accurately as possible. Settings Adjusts the brightness. [Brightness] Adjusts the contrast. [Contrast] Adjusts the vividness of colours. [Saturation] Adjusts red hues.
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Monitor Luminance] Sets the monitor brightness according to the ambient light level. Settings The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. The brightness is increased. The brightness is standard. The brightness is decreased.
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Sleep Mode] The camera automatically turns off if no operation is performed for a preset period of time. ••To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the power again. Settings: [10MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [2MIN.] / [1MIN.] / [OFF] Not available in the following cases: •• During motion picture recording/playback •• When [Multi Exp.
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [USB Mode] Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable (supplied). Settings [Select on connection] [PictBridge(PTP)] Select communication method each time you connect to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer. Select when connecting to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Select when connecting to a computer.
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [TV Connection] (continued) ■■[HDMI Mode] Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible highdefinition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI micro cable. Settings [AUTO] Automatically sets the output resolution based on information from a connected TV.
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [TV Connection] (continued) ■■[VIERA Link] Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI micro cable. (→278) Settings [ON] Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible device. •• Not all operations will be available.
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Version Disp.] Check the firmware version of the camera or supplied flash (when the flash is attached). ●●When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information for this unit, such as the licence, is displayed. [Self Timer Auto Off] The self-timer is cancelled if the unit is turned off. Settings: [ON] / [OFF] [No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers.
Preparations Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→31) [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] Returns [Wi-Fi] settings to default settings. ●●If you want to dispose or give away your camera, always reset it to prevent your personal information from being mistakenly used. ●●When you request your camera to be fixed, backup your personal information and always reset it as well. [Format] Format (initialise) a memory card.
Preparations Entering Text Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in [Profile Setup] (babies and pets), or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc. ••Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.
Basics Holding the camera ••To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart. ••Do not touch the lens. ••Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures. ••Do not block the AF Assist Lamp, or the flash when you take a picture using it. Do not look at it from close range. ••Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.
Basics Recording pictures using the viewfinder When you use the viewfinder, you can check the view of the subject even if you are in a bright area. Switching between the monitor and viewfinder You can operate the [LVF]/[Fn3] button in two ways, using it either as the [LVF] button or as a function button [Fn3]. You can use this button as the [LVF] button at the time of purchase. ••For details on the function button, refer to (→37).
Basics Recording pictures using the viewfinder Setting the sensitivity of the eye sensor or setting to switch the display between the viewfinder and monitor → [Custom] → [Eye Sensor] [Sensitivity] Use this setting to set the sensitivity of the eye sensor. [HIGH] / [LOW] [LVF/Monitor Switch] Use this setting to switch the display between the viewfinder and monitor.
Basics Taking pictures ••Press the [ 1 2 ] button ( ) to set the drive mode to [ ] ([Single]). Select the recording mode (→59) Adjust focus according to subject Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) Press halfway (press lightly to focus) 3 ••The aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (If the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red and flashing, you do not have the appropriate exposure, unless you are using the flash.
Basics Taking pictures ●●Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult: ••Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no colour contrast. ••Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. ••In the dark, or with significant jitter. ••When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture.
Basics Recording motion pictures You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard, as well as motion pictures recorded in MP4. You can also record a 4K motion picture in MP4. (→194) Audio is recorded in stereo. 1 Press the motion picture button to start recording ••Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. ••You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode (→59).
Basics Select the recording mode To select the recording mode using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial 1 Turn the aperture ring and shutter speed dial •• Slowly turn the aperture ring and shutter speed dial until they click to properly align the position. You can set the aperture ring to [A] (AUTO) or to values between [1.7] and [16]. To select [Intelligent Auto] Mode 1 Press [iA] button •• [Intelligent Auto] Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [ ].
Basics Select the recording mode Registering a combination of settings to be used during recording (Custom Set) You can register up to three combinations of your preferred menu settings. Selecting [Utilize Custom Set feature] from the [Custom] menu enables you to switch quickly to the settings you selected for the custom settings. ■■Registering the custom set Set your preferred menu settings such as [Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] menu, and [Custom] menu Set the menu → [Custom] → [Cust.Set Mem.
Basics Select the recording mode When changing the menu settings Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily while any one of the custom settings is selected, the currently registered settings will remain unchanged. To change the currently registered settings, overwrite the registered data using [Cust.Set Mem.] on the [Custom] menu.
Basics Switching the display information on the recording screen You can also turn off the recording information (such as icons for various settings) and the level gauge (→66). 1 Press [DISP.] button to switch the display ••You can use [Monitor Disp. Style] and [LVF Disp.Style] in the [Custom] menu to select either [ ] (Monitor style display layout) or [ ] (Live View Finder style display layout) for the display screen of the monitor and viewfinder.
Basics Switching the display information on the recording screen ■■[ ] Live View Finder style display layout ••The display is switched as shown below. (Example of viewfinder style display) With information (Detailed information)* With information With information (Detailed information)* + level gauge 50i With information + level gauge 50i * When [Histogram] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], a histogram is displayed. (→64) When [Expo.
Basics Switching the display information on the recording screen Enabling/disabling the histogram display → Use [Custom] → [Histogram] → [ON] / [OFF] to set the position. Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture. A peak in the centre represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction, etc.
Basics Switching the display information on the recording screen Enabling/disabling the guideline display → [Custom] → [Guide Line] → [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [OFF] ••The guideline is not displayed during panorama picture recording. When you select [ ], you can use to set the position. Turning on/off the recording information screen of the monitor → 65 [Custom] → [Monitor Info. Disp.
Basics Switching the display information on the recording screen Using the level gauge If you want to make sure that the camera is not slanted or tilted, for example, when you take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference. 1 Press [DISP.] button to switch the display 2 Press the button to switch the display. Press the button until the level gauge is displayed. Correct camera angle ■■Using the level gauge The yellow line indicates the current angle.
Basics Viewing your pictures 1 Press the Playback button 2 Press or turn the control dial to select the picture to be displayed ••When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another. ••The playback speed of pictures varies depending on the playback conditions. ■■Ending Playback Press the Playback button again or press the Motion picture button. The Playback can also be ended by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Basics Viewing your pictures Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” 1 Move the zoom lever toward T side •• Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.) •• To reduce zoom → Move the zoom lever toward W side. .
Basics Viewing your pictures Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” 1 Move the zoom lever toward the W side to display the calendar screen 2 Use to select recording date and press [MENU/SET] Selected date •• Pictures are displayed in a 12-picture screen. •• You can also select the date with the control dial. ●●You can display the calendar between January 2000 to December 2099. ●●Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen.
Basics Viewing your pictures Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and MP4 formats. 1 Select a picture with the motion picture icon ([ ]) in playback mode, and press to start playback •• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen. •• Some information will not be displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].
Basics Switching the display information on the playback screen You can disable the display of picture information (file number, etc.) and recording information (settings used for recording, etc.) when a picture is played back. 1 Press [DISP.] button to switch the display ••The display is switched as shown below. With information*1 Detailed information display*2 Histogram display*2 Without information*1,*2,*3 R G B 10:00 1.DEC.
Basics Switching the display information on the playback screen Enabling/disabling the overexposed area display → [Custom] → [Highlight] → [ON] / [OFF] You can set overexposed areas (areas that are too bright and where there are no shades of grey) to flash on the screen when the [Auto Review] function is activated or during playback. This does not affect recorded pictures.
Basics Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. Pictures will not be deleted in the following cases: ••Protected pictures. ••Card switch is in “LOCK” position. ••Pictures that are not based on the DCF standard. (→67) ●●Do not turn off the camera while deleting. ●●Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
Basics Deleting pictures To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures A picture group (→201) is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group are deleted.) 1 Press [ ] button while viewing a picture 2 Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] Delete Single •• Items can also be selected by turning the control dial. •• When [Delete All] is selected → A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET].
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording mode: This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment. The camera optimises the settings and the following functions are activated automatically. ••Automatic Scene Detection / Backlight Compensation / [Face/Eye Detection] / Auto White Balance / Intelligent ISO sensitivity control / [Red-Eye Removal] / [i.Zoom] / [i.
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Automatic Scene Detection When taking pictures [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]*1 [i-Night Scenery] [i-Handheld Night Shot]*2 [i-Food] [i-Baby]*3 [i-Sunset] When scene does not correspond to any of the above * the flash (supplied/optional) is used. *2 When [iHandheld Night Shot] is [ON].
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Using the flash (supplied/optional) 1 2 3 4 Turn off the camera Remove the hot shoe cover Attach the flash Turn on the camera and the flash For details (→176, 291). ■■Flash When the [ON/OFF] switch for the flash (supplied/optional) is set to [OFF], the flash is set to [ ] (Forced Flash Off). When the [ON/OFF] switch is set to [ON], the flash is set to [ ] (AUTO).
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Taking pictures using a handheld camera ([iHandheld Night Shot]) If a night scene is detected automatically while the unit is being handheld, [iHandheld Night Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise without using a tripod by combining a burst of pictures. → [Rec] → [iHandheld Night Shot] → [ON] / [OFF] ●●The angle of view becomes narrow slightly.
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] is activated when required. When activated, [ ] will be displayed on the screen.
Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Recording mode: You can set the exposure using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial settings. Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. You can also record pictures by applying picture effects. (→89) 1 Turn the aperture ring and shutter speed dial to set your preferred recording mode. Align with the indicator Set the aperture ring where it clicks.
Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed ([Program AE] Mode) Take pictures using automatic aperture values and shutter speed settings in accordance with the brightness of a subject.
Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed About Programme Shift The function for maintaining the same exposure (brightness) while changing the shutter speed and aperture value combination is called “Programme Shift”. You can use “Programme Shift” to take pictures by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture value even in [Program AE] Mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 (EV) (Aperture value) 1.4 17 2.0 18 2.
Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the aperture value ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and the picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background. When the aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the background can get blurry.
Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed ([Shutter-Priority] Mode) When you increase the shutter speed, you can reduce jitter when recording a subject. When you decrease the shutter speed, the subject’s movement is shown. 1 Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO) 2 Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter speed [Shutter-Priority] Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [S].
Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed ●●When you turn the shutter speed dial, an exposure meter is displayed. If the correct exposure is not achieved, the numeric value of the shutter speed is shown in red. ●●If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.
Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed ([Manual Exposure] Mode) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assist appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure.
Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Manual exposure assist (estimate) Shows pictures with standard brightness (appropriate exposure). Shows brighter pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value. Shows darker pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a slower shutter speed or reduce aperture value.
Recording mode Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed ([Preview] Mode) Recording mode: You can use [Preview] Mode to check the effects of the selected aperture value and shutter speed. ••Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: This enables you to check the depth of field (focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture blades to the aperture value used for the actual recording.
Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) Recording mode: You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the screen. You can set the effects to be applied to a picture by selecting a sample picture. You can add picture effects while you record a panorama picture. 1 Press [FILTER] button 2 Press or turn the control dial to select the picture effect (Filter) ••You can select from among 22 picture effects (Filter).
Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) ●●Settings will be stored even if the recording mode is changed or the camera is turned off. ●●If you do not want to add picture effects, please select [No Effect]. ●●When you set a picture effect, the following settings are fixed. •• White Balance: [AWB] •• [Photo Style]: [Standard] •• [Highlight Shadow]: [Standard] •• [i.Dynamic]: [OFF] •• [HDR]: [OFF] •• [Color Space]: [sRGB] ●●The flash is set to [ ] (Forced Flash Off).
Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) Adjusting the picture effects according to your preferences You can easily adjust the setting conditions (such as degree and colouring of an effect) of the picture effects according to your preferences. 1 2 Press to display the setting screen Turn the control dial to adjust the setting conditions of the picture effects •• The settings that can be adjusted vary depending on the selected picture effect.
Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89). [Expressive] This effect emphasises the colour to make a pop art picture. Items that can be set (Press Vividness to display the setting screen) Subdued colouring Gaudy colouring [Retro] This effect gives a faded image.
Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89). [Low Key] This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts. Items that can be set (Press Colouring to display the setting screen) Reddish colouring Bluish colouring [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image.
Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89). [Rough Monochrome] This effect creates a black and white picture with granular noise. Items that can be set (Press Grainy image effect to display the setting screen) Weak grainy image effect Strong grainy image effect ●●The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared to normal recording.
Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89). [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic colour look. Items that can be set (Press Colouring to display the setting screen) Greenish colouring / Bluish colouring / Yellowish colouring / Reddish colouring [Toy Effect] This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera.
Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89). [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. Items that can be set (Press Vividness to display the setting screen) Subdued colouring Gaudy colouring ■■Defocusing a picture You can create the impression of a diorama by intentionally creating a blurred area and focusing area using [Miniature Effect].
Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89). [Soft Focus] This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel. Items that can be set (Press Degree of defocusing to display the setting screen) Slight defocusing Strong defocusing ●●The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared to normal recording.
Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89). [One Point Color] This effect leaves one selected colour to emphasise impressiveness.
Picture effects (Filter) Taking pictures using picture effects (Filter) For the setting procedures for picture effects (Filter), refer to (→89). [Sunshine] This effect adds a cast of light to the scene.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting the picture quality with effects [Photo Style] Recording mode: You can adjust the colours and picture quality according to the concept of the picture that you want to create. → [Rec] → [Photo Style] [Standard] Standard setting. [Vivid] Setting with slightly high contrast and saturation. [Natural] Setting with slightly low contrast. [Monochrome] Setting that creates a picture using monochrome shades of grey only, such as black and white.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting the picture quality with effects [Photo Style] ■■Adjusting the picture quality Press to select the type of Photo Style Press to select an item and press [Contrast] [Sharpness] [Noise Reduction] [Saturation]*1 [Color Tone]*1 [Filter Effect]*2 Standard to adjust [+] [–] [+] [–] Increases the contrast in a picture. Decreases the contrast in a picture. Enhances the outlines in a picture. Softens the outlines in a picture.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting highlights and shadows [Highlight Shadow] Recording mode: You can adjust the highlights and shadows in a picture while confirming the brightness of these areas on the screen. 1 Set the menu 2 Press → [Rec] → [Highlight Shadow] to select the item ([Standard]) No adjustments. ([Higher contrast]) Makes the highlighted areas brighter and shadowed areas darker. ([Lower contrast]) Makes the highlighted areas darker and shadowed areas brighter.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting the White Balance Recording mode: 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. 1 Press [WB] button ( ) 2 Turn the control dial to select the White Balance and press [MENU/SET] [AWB] Adjust to the colour under a clear sky.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting the White Balance ■■Auto White Balance When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the colouring is adjusted in accordance with the light source. However, if the scene is too bright or too dark or if other extreme conditions apply, the pictures may appear reddish or bluish. The White Balance may not operate correctly if there is a multiple number of light sources. In that case, set the [White Balance] to settings other than [AWB] to adjust the colouring.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting the White Balance Setting the White Balance using colour temperature You can set the White Balance using colour temperature. Colour temperature is a numeric value that expresses the colour of light (unit: K*). A picture becomes bluish when the colour temperature value is higher, and reddish when the temperature value is lower.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Adjusting the White Balance Bracket recording using White Balance Bracket settings are performed based on the fine adjustment values for White Balance, and three pictures with different colouring are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Setting the picture quality and size Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures Recording mode: You can easily switch the aspect ratio of still pictures using the aspect ratio selector switch. 1 Switching the aspect ratio selector switch [4:3] Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV [1:1] Aspect ratio of a square image [16:9] Aspect ratio of high-definition TV, etc.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Setting the picture quality and size Setting the picture size Recording mode: The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. → [Rec] → [Picture Size] Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1 16:9 3:2 [L] 12.5M [L] 10M [L] 11M [L] 12M 4112×3088 [Picture Size] [ M] 6.5M 2976×2232 [ S] 3M 2048×1536 3088×3088 4480×2520 [ M] 5M [ M] 8M S] 2.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Setting the picture quality and size Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality]) Recording mode: Set the compression rate used for storing pictures. → [Rec] → [Quality] Settings [ ] [ ] JPEG [ ] ] ] Description Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG file format. [ [ File format Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard picture quality.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Setting the picture quality and size Not available in the following cases: ●●The following effects cannot be used on RAW file pictures. •• [Intelligent Auto] Mode •• Picture effects (Filter) •• White Balance*1 •• [Photo Style]*1 / [Highlight Shadow]*1 / [i.Dynamic]*1 / [Red-Eye Removal]*2 / [i.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Using the picture correction functions effectively Correcting contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic]) Recording mode: Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colours when there is significant contrast between background and subject. → [Rec] → [i.Dynamic] Settings: [AUTO] / [HIGH] / [STANDARD] /[LOW] / [OFF] ●●When [AUTO] is set, you can automatically set the strength of the effects based on the recording conditions.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Using the picture correction functions effectively Combining still pictures with different exposures ([HDR]) Recording mode: The camera can combine 3 still pictures taken at different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. The individual pictures used to create the HDR picture are not saved.
Picture Quality and colouring Settings Using the picture correction functions effectively Suppressing the noise of a long exposure ([Long Shtr NR]) Recording mode: The camera can automatically eliminate the noise made when taking pictures with a slower shutter speed (e.g. to record night scenes) in order to take sharp pictures.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus 1 Switch the focus selector switch to [ ] or [ ] Auto Focus is activated. Align with the indicator. Select the focus mode (AFS, AFF, AFC) Recording mode: Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus When recording using [AFF], [AFC] ●●Focusing may take time if the zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or if you suddenly move closer to a subject from a greater distance. ●●Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject. ●●While the shutter button pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Taking front-on pictures of people (Face/Eye Detection) The camera automatically detects the faces and eyes of subjects. The camera adjusts the focus on the eye that is closer to the camera and the exposure using the face (when [Metering Mode] is set to [ ] (Multi Metering)). ••The camera can detect up to 15 faces. The camera can detect only the eyes of faces to be focused on.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject 1 (AF Tracking) Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject and press the shutter button halfway When the subject is recognised, the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus. If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes for a while and then turns off. Retry the locking operation. •• To release AF Tracking → Press [MENU/SET].
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus , etc. (Custom Multi) You can set the preferred shape of an AF area by selecting 49 points in the AF area, based on the subject. 1 2 Press [ ] button ( ) 3 Use Select a Custom Multi icon ([ •• When you press ], etc.), and press , the AF area setting screen appears. to select the setting item •• The currently set shape of an AF area is displayed on the bottomleft of the screen.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus When selecting [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] Use to select AF area and press [MENU/SET] to set (repeat) •• If you press [MENU/SET] again, the setting will be cancelled. •• To cancel all the settings, press the [DISP.] button.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing) / (Pinpoint-focusing) (1-area-focusing) Focuses on AF area in centre of picture. (Recommended when focus is difficult to align) ••You can change the position and size of the AF area. (→121) Locking the focus If a subject you want to record is not in the centre, follow the steps below.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Changing the position and size of the AF area ■■When selecting [ ] / [ ] You can change the position and size of the AF area. Select [ ] or [ ] and press •• The AF area setting screen appears.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■■When selecting [ ] You can enlarge the screen to perform more precise settings of the focus position. ••You cannot set the focus position at the edges of the screen. Select [ ] and press Use to set the focus position and press [MENU/SET] •• The enlarged assist screen will appear for setting the focus position. Move [+] to the focus position with •• Pressing [DISP.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Enabling/disabling use of cursor button to move the AF area → [Custom] → [Direct Focus Area] → [ON] / [OFF] When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is selected, you can move the AF area and when [ ] is selected, you can move the enlarged position. ••When [Custom Multi] such as [ ] is selected, the AF area setting screen is displayed.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Setting your preferred focusing method You can use the [Custom] menu to set the focusing method in detail.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Turning on/off the AF Assist Lamp → [Custom] → [AF Assist Lamp] → [ON] / [OFF] Illuminates the AF Assist Lamp when the shutter button is pressed halfway when it is too dark to facilitate focusing. (A large AF area is displayed based on recording conditions.) ●●The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet). ●●AF Assist Lamp is effective for a subject at the centre of the screen.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) Recording mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [ ] (AF Macro) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.098 feet) for max. Wide). 1 Switch the focus selector switch to [ ] Enables closeup focusing on a subject. (Auto Focus functions.) Align with the indicator.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) ●●In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, the shortest recording distance will be the same as that for [ ], regardless of the focus selector switch setting. ●●It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus. ●●Using a tripod and [Self Timer] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject close to the camera, we recommend taking a picture without using the flash.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Recording mode: Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus. 1 2 3 4 Switch the focus selector switch to [ ] Focus manually on a subject. Align with the indicator. Press [ ] button ( ) Press to determine the area to be enlarged, and press [MENU/SET] ••The screen changes to the assist screen and an enlarged display appears.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Enabling/disabling MF Guide display → [Custom] → [MF Guide] → [ON] / [OFF] Quickly adjusting the focus using Auto Focus → [Custom] → [AF/AE Lock] → [AF-ON] If you press the [AF/AE LOCK] button in Manual Focus, Auto Focus is activated. ●●Auto Focus is activated at the centre of the frame. ●●When Auto Focus is activated on the MF Assist screen, the camera will adjust the focus at the centre of the MF Assist screen.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Enabling/disabling [Peaking] to add colour to the portions of the image that are in focus → [Custom] → [Peaking] ●●[Peaking] functions during Manual Focus or when you are adjusting focus manually using [AF+MF]. [ON] Colour is added to the portions of the image that are in focus. [OFF] The portions of the image that are in focus are not displayed.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus MF Assist ■■Displaying the MF Assist ••Turn the control ring to display MF Assist. ••You can also display MF Assist by pressing to display the setting screen, pressing the cursor button to set the position to be enlarged, and then pressing [MENU/SET]. ••When you perform the following operation, the position to be enlarged will be returned to the centre. –– When you press the [DISP.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Changing the MF Assist display → [Custom] → [MF Assist Display] [FULL]: Enlarges the assist screen using the entire screen. [PIP]: Enlarges the assist screen on part of the screen. ••When [PIP] is selected, the size of the screen is enlarged or reduced approximately 3 times to 6 times. When [FULL] is selected, the size of the screen is enlarged or reduced approximately 3 times to 10 times.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure [AF/AE Lock] Recording mode: The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock).
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure [AF/AE Lock] ●●AF Lock only is effective in the following case: •• [Manual Exposure] Mode ●●During Manual Focus, only AE Lock can be used. ●●Only the AF Lock is enabled when you are recording motion pictures. Once you cancel AF Lock while recording motion pictures, you cannot perform the AF Lock operation again.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording mode: Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. 1 Turn the exposure compensation dial to select the compensation value Under-exposed Optimum exposure Adjust the exposure to the [+] direction Over-exposed Adjust the exposure to the [-] direction ••You can set the exposure compensation value in the range between –3 EV and +3 EV.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Setting the ISO Sensitivity Recording mode: Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. 1 Press [ISO] button ( ) 2 Turn the control dial to select ISO Sensitivity and press [MENU/SET] ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 3200*1 depending on the brightness of a subject.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Setting the ISO Sensitivity ●●When [High Dynamic] is selected for the picture effect (Filter), [Sensitivity] is fixed to [AUTO]. ●●When a picture effect (Filter) other than [High Dynamic] is selected or when [Multi Exp.] is set, ISO Sensitivity can be set in a range up to [3200]. ●●For details on the available flash range used when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO], refer to (→177).
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Setting the ISO Sensitivity Setting the incremental value of ISO Sensitivity Recording mode: You can change the setting to increase ISO Sensitivity by 1 EV or 1/3 EV. → [Rec] → [ISO Increments] [1/3EV] [1 EV] [L.100]* / [L.125]* / [L.160]* / [200] / [250] / [320] / [400] / [500] / [640] / [800] / [1000] / [1250] / [1600] / [2000] / [2500] / [3200] / [4000] / [5000] / [6400] / [8000] / [10000] / [12800] / [16000] / [20000] / [25600] [L.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Setting the metering mode Recording mode: You can change the metering method used for measuring brightness. → [Rec] → [Metering Mode] [Metering Mode] (Multiple) (Centre weighted) Brightness measurement position Conditions Whole screen Normal usage (produces balanced pictures) Centre and surrounding area Subject in centre Centre of [+] (spot metering target) Great difference between brightness of subject and background (e.g.
Shutter and Drive Settings Setting the Shutter Type Recording mode: You can take pictures using two types of shutter modes: the mechanical shutter and electronic shutter. Mechanical shutter Description Starts the exposure electronically and ends the exposure using the mechanical shutter. Electronic shutter Starts and ends the exposure electronically.
Shutter and Drive Settings Selecting a Drive Mode Recording mode: You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button. 1 Press [ 2 Press to select the drive mode and press [MENU/SET] ] button ( ) Drive Mode [Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. [Burst] (→142) The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
Shutter and Drive Settings Burst function Recording mode: The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed. ••Pictures that are taken while the [Burst Rate] is set to [SH] are recorded together as a single burst group (→201). 1 2 Press to select the burst icon ([ etc.) and press 3 Press to select the burst speed and press [MENU/SET] Press [ ] button ( ) [SH] (Super high speed)*1 Speed (pictures/ sec.
Shutter and Drive Settings Burst function 4 Focus on the subject and take a picture ••Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode. ■■To cancel burst In step 2, select [ ] ([Single]) or [ 50i ]. Focusing in burst mode Focusing varies depending on the focus mode (→114) and the setting of [Focus/Release Priority] (→125) in the [Custom] menu.
Shutter and Drive Settings Burst function ●●When the burst speed is set to [H] and if many burst pictures are taken, the burst speed may be reduced while burst pictures are being taken. ●●When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] (the focus mode is set to [AFS] or [MF]), and the exposure and White Balance are fixed to those of the first picture.
Shutter and Drive Settings Recording while exposure is changed automatically [Auto Bracket] Recording mode: Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings are made of up to 7 pictures with different exposure settings based on the Exposure Compensation range.
Shutter and Drive Settings Recording while exposure is changed automatically [Auto Bracket] ■■Changing the Single/Burst setting, compensation range, and recording sequence of Auto Bracket Set the menu → [Rec] → [Auto Bracket] Press to select [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] [Single/Burst Settings] (single) (burst) 3·1/3 3·2/3 3·1 5·1/3 [Step] 5·2/3 5·1 7·1/3 7·2/3 7·1 (3 pictures) (3 pictures) (3 pictures) (5 pict
Shutter and Drive Settings Automatically changing the aspect ratio while taking pictures [Aspect Bracket] Recording mode: When you press the shutter button once, the camera automatically takes four pictures with four types of aspect ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9, and 1:1). (The shutter sounds only once.) 1 2 Press [ ] button ( ) Press to select the aspect bracket icon ([ ]) and press [MENU/SET] The range that can be recorded for each aspect ratio is displayed.
Shutter and Drive Settings Taking pictures with self-timer Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for preventing jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. 1 2 Press [ 3 Press to select the self-timer operation setting and press [MENU/SET] ] button ( ) Press to select the self-timer icon ([ ], etc.) and press The shutter is activated after 10 seconds.
Shutter and Drive Settings Taking pictures with self-timer ●●If you take a picture with a flash when [ cases. ] is set, the flash output may not be stable in some Not available in the following cases: ●●It cannot be set to [ ] in the following cases: •• When White Balance Bracket is set •• When [Multi Exp.
Shutter and Drive Settings Recording panorama pictures Recording mode: You can easily record a panorama picture by panning the camera towards the direction you want to record, and automatically combining the burst of pictures taken during that time. 1 2 3 Press [ ] button ( ) Press to select the panorama icon ([ and press ], etc.) Press to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET] Left → Right Right → Left Down → Up Up → Down A horizontal guide line is displayed.
Shutter and Drive Settings Recording panorama pictures 5 Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion to the recording direction to start recording Taking pictures from left to right 2 sec. 1 sec. Recording direction and progress status (approximate) 3 sec. 4 sec. ••Pan the camera at a constant speed. ••You may not be able to take pictures successfully if you move the camera too quickly or too slowly.
Shutter and Drive Settings Recording panorama pictures ■■About panorama picture playback Panorama pictures can be enlarged by operating the zoom lever the same way as with other still pictures. If you play back panorama pictures in the same way as playing back a motion picture, the panorama pictures are scrolled automatically. (→70) ••Unlike motion picture playback, you cannot perform fast forward or fast rewind while the panorama pictures are scrolling automatically.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] Recording mode: You can preset data such as recording start time and time lapse to take still pictures automatically. This setting is convenient for taking pictures at constant intervals for landscape scenes, observation of the gradual changes in animals/plants, and other applications. The pictures are recorded as a single group picture (→201).
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] 4 Press the shutter button fully 5 Select the motion picture creation method 6 154 ••The recording starts automatically. ••During recording standby, the camera turns off automatically when no operation is performed for a preset interval. The [Time Lapse Shot] recording will continue even if the camera is turned off, and the camera is automatically turned on at the recording start time.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] ●●This function is not intended for application-specific systems (monitoring cameras). ●●If you leave the camera unattended during [Time Lapse Shot] recording, make sure that the camera is not stolen.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] Recording mode: You can stitch still pictures to create stop motion animation. ••Complete the date and time settings in advance. (→29) ••Still pictures that were captured using frame-by-frame recording are grouped into a single group picture.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] 3 4 5 6 Press to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [New] and press [MENU/SET] Press the shutter button fully ••Up to 9,999 frames can be recorded. Move the subject to decide on the composition ••Repeat the recording of still pictures in the same way. ••When you turn off the camera during recording, a message to restart recording will appear when you turn on the camera.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] 9 Press to select [OK] and press [MENU/SET] ••A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed. ••You can also create a stop motion animation using [Stop Motion Video] in the [Playback] menu.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Performing multiple exposures for a single picture [Multi Exp.] Recording mode: You can create an effect similar to the operation of up to four times of exposure on a single picture. 1 Set the menu 2 Press to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET] 3 Decide on your composition and take the first picture → [Rec] → [Multi Exp.] ••After recording the first picture, press the shutter button halfway to proceed to the next recording.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Performing multiple exposures for a single picture [Multi Exp.] ■■About the automatic gain compensation setting Select [Auto Gain] on the screen in step 2 (→159). ••[ON]: Combines several pictures into one by automatically adjusting the brightness in accordance with the number of pictures taken. ••[OFF]: Combines several pictures into one by simply overlapping the exposure results of all pictures, as is.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time [Silent Mode] Recording mode: This mode is useful when you are taking pictures in a quiet environment or public facilities or when you take pictures of a subject such as a baby or animal. 1 Set the menu → [Custom] → [Silent Mode] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ••This mode will mute beeps, set the flash to [Forced Flash Off], and disable AF Assist Lamp.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Recording mode: The Face Recognition function recognises a face similar to a registered face and automatically adjusts focus and exposure for the face with higher priority. Even if a person you want to focus on is standing at the back or corner in a group photo, the camera will automatically recognise the person and record this person’s face clearly. 1 Set the menu → [Rec] → [Face Recog.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Not available in the following cases: ●●[Face Recog.] cannot be set in the following cases: •• During panorama picture recording •• When the picture effect (Filter) is set ([Miniature Effect]) •• During motion picture recording •• When using [Time Lapse Shot] Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birthdate.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] 4 Use to select the item for editing and press [MENU/SET] [Name] Use to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET] Enter the name (See “Entering Text”: (→52)) [Age] Set the birthdate. Use to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET] Use to select year, month and day, set with [MENU/SET] [Add Images] , and press Up to 3 face pictures of the person can be registered.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Setting the profile for a baby or pet to record in a picture Recording mode: You can set a name or birthday of a baby or pet before taking a picture to record the name or age in months/years in the picture.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Displaying the appropriate screen for specific recording conditions Checking the area where overexposure may occur ([Zebra Pattern]) Recording mode: You can check the area in a picture that is brighter than a certain brightness, which could result in overexposure, by displaying such an area using a zebra pattern. You can also set the brightness to be represented by the zebra pattern.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Displaying the appropriate screen for specific recording conditions ●●If there is overexposure, we recommend taking pictures using a lower exposure value (→135), using the histogram (→64) as a guideline. ●●The displayed zebra pattern is not recorded. ●●If you set [Zebra Pattern] to [Fn Button Set] (→37) in the [Custom] menu, every time you press the assigned function button the setting will switch in the following order: [Zebra 1] → [Zebra 2] → [Zebra OFF].
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter Recording mode: Automatically detects and prevents jitter. 1 Set the menu 2 Use → (Normal) [Rec] → [Stabilizer] to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Corrects vertical and horizontal jitter. (Panning) Corrects vertical jitter. This setting is ideal for panning (technique of recording a subject by matching the camera movement with the movement of a subject going in a specific direction). [OFF] [Stabilizer] does not work.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter ●●When you use a tripod, we recommend setting [Stabilizer] to [OFF]. ●●To perform a panning by selecting [ ], we recommend taking pictures using the viewfinder.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Recording mode: You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Zoom lever Move the zoom lever Control ring Turn the control ring* * You can perform zoom operation by assigning the [Zoom] setting to the control ring.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed. Optical Zoom You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality. Maximum magnification: 3.1x Not available in the following case: •• During panorama picture recording Extra optical zoom This function works when picture sizes with [ ] have been selected in [Picture Size] (→108).
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination. [i.Zoom] Recording mode: You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality. → [Rec] → [i.Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF] → [Motion Picture] → [i.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom [Digital Zoom] Recording mode: Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extra optical zoom. Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality. → [Rec] → [Digital Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF] → [Motion Picture] → [Digital Zoom] → [ON] / [OFF] ●●When [Digital Zoom] is used simultaneously with [i.Zoom], you can only increase the zoom ratio up to 2x. ●●When using [Digital Zoom], we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (→148) for taking pictures.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom [Step Zoom] Recording mode: You can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualisation of the angle of view (picture angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35 mm film camera). When using the [Step Zoom], you can operate the zoom ratio as easily as changing the camera lens.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Changing the zoom operation settings → [Custom] → [Zoom lever] → [Custom] → [Control Ring] Zoom Step Zoom The zoom operates in the normal way. Each time zoom is operated, the zoom stops at the position for one of the preset focal lengths.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Recording mode: When the flash (supplied) is attached, you can use all flash modes ([MANUAL] setting, etc.) available for this unit. (Note, however, that this flash cannot be used as a wireless flash unit.) This section describes how to take a picture using the flash (supplied). ••For details on how to take a picture using the external flash (optional), refer to (→291).
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) ■■Removing the flash Turn off the camera and the flash Press and hold the lock release button and pull the flash in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the flash Lock release button •• When detaching the flash, do so slowly and carefully. •• Attach the hot shoe cover to the hot shoe of the camera. •• Store the detached flash in its soft case.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) How to use the flash effectively Taking a picture using the flash with the subject too close may cause overexposure. When you set [Highlight] in the [Custom] menu to [ON], the overexposed areas will flash black and white during [Auto Review] or playback. If that happens, we recommend taking the picture again, for example, after setting a lower flash output using [Flash Adjust.] (→183).
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Changing the firing mode (Manual flash) Recording mode: You can select whether the flash output is set automatically or manually. 1 Set the menu → 2 Use [Rec] → [Flash] → [Firing Mode] to select the item and press [MENU/SET] [TTL] The camera automatically sets the flash output. [MANUAL] You can set the flash ratio manually.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Changing Flash Mode Recording mode: Set the flash to match the recording. 1 Set the menu → 2 Press [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Mode] to select the item and press [MENU/SET] : [Forced Flash On] : [Forced On/Red-Eye]* : [Slow Sync.] : [Slow Sync./Red-Eye]* : [Forced Flash Off] Always takes pictures using the flash.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) ■■Shutter speeds for each flash mode Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds) Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds) 1/60*1 - 1/4000 1 - 1/16000 120*2 - 1/16000 *1 The shutter speed is set to 60 seconds in [Shutter-Priority] Mode and to T (time) in [Manual Exposure] Mode. *2 The shutter speed is set to T (time) in [Manual Exposure] Mode. ••In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Setting the 2nd curtain sync Recording mode: 2nd curtain sync is a recording method in which the flash fires just before the shutter closes when you take a picture of a moving subject (such as a car) using the flash with a slow shutter speed. 1 Set the menu → 2 [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Synchro] Press to select the setting item and press [MENU/SET] [1ST] 1st curtain sync is the normal recording method when using the flash.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Adjusting the flash output Recording mode: Adjust the flash output if a picture taken using the flash is too bright or too dark. 1 Set the menu → 2 Press [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Adjust.] to set the flash output and press [MENU/SET] Settings: -3 EV to +3 EV (unit: 1/3 EV) When you do not want to adjust the intensity of the flash, select [±0 EV].
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) Performing wireless flash settings Recording mode: When you use the flashes (optional: DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L) with the wireless flash recording function, you can separately control the firing of the flashes in three groups and of the flash attached to the hot shoe of the camera.
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) 2 Set the menu 3 Press 4 Press to select [Wireless Channel] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the channel and press [MENU/SET] 5 6 7 → [Rec] → [Flash] → [Wireless] to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET] •• When [Wireless] is set to [ON], [WL] will appear with the flash icon on the recording screen. •• To perform detailed settings for the wireless flash, perform the following settings from the [Flash].
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures using the flash (supplied) ■■Setting the communication light emission to be used when wireless flash recording is performed → [Rec] → [Flash] → [Communication Light] Settings: [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [LOW] 186 SQW0024
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard, as well as motion pictures recorded in MP4. You can also record a 4K motion picture in MP4. (→194) Audio is recorded in stereo.
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures When [AVCHD] is selected Item [FHD/28M/50p]* Picture size Recording frame rate Sensor output Bit rate 1920×1080 50p 50 fps Approx. 28 Mbps [FHD/17M/50i] 1920×1080 50i 50 fps Approx. 17 Mbps [FHD/24M/25p] 1920×1080 50i 25 fps Approx. 24 Mbps [FHD/24M/24p] 1920×1080 24p 24 fps Approx.
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures ■■About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Recording mode: You can record motion pictures by manually setting the aperture value and shutter speed. (→80) The camera automatically sets the aperture value and shutter speed and identifies the optimal scene to record motion pictures in [Intelligent Auto] Mode. (→76) 1 Press the motion picture button to start recording •• Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures About the aperture value and shutter speed to be used for recording motion pictures ●●About aperture value ••To record motion pictures with a sharp focus on both subject and background, set the aperture value to a higher number. To record motion pictures with a defocused background, set a lower number. ●●About the shutter speed ••To record a sharp motion picture of a fast-moving subject, set a faster shutter speed.
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Enabling/disabling the motion picture button → [Custom] → [Video Button] → [ON] / [OFF] ●●This function prevents incorrect operation of the button. Switching the angle of view setting used for recording still pictures and motion pictures → [Custom] → [Rec Area] → (Picture) / (Motion picture) ●●If the aspect ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will change when starting to record a motion picture.
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures ●●If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, [ ] is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera. ●●If Extra optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture button, these settings will be cleared, and the recordable area will be changed significantly.
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Recording 4K motion pictures Recording mode: You can record high-resolution 4K motion pictures by setting [Rec Quality] to [4K]. ••To record 4K motion pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. (→25) ••When you record 4K motion pictures, the angle of view will be narrower than motion pictures of other sizes.
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Creating a high-resolution still picture from a 4K motion picture [4K PHOTO] You can create a still picture with approximately 8 megapixel resolution from a 4K motion picture recorded by setting [4K PHOTO]. You can create a still picture that captures a moment, similar to high-speed burst recording. This setting is not available in [Intelligent Auto] Mode. Recording 4K motion pictures ••To record 4K motion pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures 4 Turn the aperture ring and shutter speed dial to set the recording mode 5 Operate the aspect ratio selector switch to set the aspect ratio for a motion picture •• We recommend setting [Shutter-Priority] Mode and setting the shutter speed to 1/1000 seconds or higher to minimise subject blur. To record a subject that is moving quickly, set the shutter speed to 1/2000 seconds or higher.
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Creating still pictures from a motion picture 1 Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pressing to pause a motion picture being played back on the camera •• You can press to perform single-frame forward/rewind operations. , you can quickly •• When you press the [Fn2] button and press move to the marker position you set while recording the motion picture.
Recording motion pictures Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Recording mode: Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. (Simultaneous recording) 1 Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording ••When you take a still picture, the simultaneous still/motion picture recording icon is displayed.
Recording motion pictures Using the [Motion Picture] menu For the setting procedures for the [Motion Picture] menu, refer to (→31). ••The [Photo Style], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [i.Zoom], and [Digital Zoom] menu items are common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically.
Recording motion pictures Using the [Motion Picture] menu For the setting procedures for the [Motion Picture] menu, refer to (→31). [Mic Level Disp.] Recording mode: You can set whether or not to display the microphone level on the recording screen. Settings: [ON] / [OFF] Not available in the following case: ●●When the picture effect (Filter) is set ([Miniature Effect]) [Mic Level Adj.] Recording mode: You can adjust the audio input level in 4 steps.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing the group picture You can consecutively play back multiple pictures in a group or play back group pictures one by one. ]: Group pictures recorded consecutively by setting [ [Burst Rate] to [SH] (→142) 15 pic. [ ]: Group pictures recorded using [Time Lapse Shot] (→153) [ ]: Group pictures recorded using [Stop Motion Animation] (→156) ••You can delete or edit pictures in group units.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing the group picture Playing back group pictures one by one 1 Select a picture with the submenu icon ([ press 2 Use to select [Display In Group] and press [MENU/SET] 3 Use ]), and •• The submenu screen will appear. Display In Group Upload(Wi-Fi) to scroll through the pictures •• When you use to select [Exit Display In Group] and press [MENU/SET] after pressing again, the normal playback screen reappears.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. ••For the method of capturing a still picture from a 4K motion picture recorded by setting [4K PHOTO] to [ON], refer to (→195). 1 Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pressing to pause a motion picture being played back on the camera ••When you press while paused, you can perform fast forward/rewind operations.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu You can specify picture protection, resizing, print settings, and other settings for pictures you have taken. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→31) ●●In the following cases, new pictures are created after they have been edited. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the memory card.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu ■■To change settings such as music or display time Select [Effect] or [Setup] and then press [MENU/SET]. [Effect] [Setup] [AUTO] / [NATURAL] / [SLOW] / [SWING] / [URBAN] / [OFF] [Duration] [1SEC] / [2SEC] / [3SEC] / [5SEC] [Repeat] [ON] / [OFF] [Sound] [OFF]: Music and audio will not play back. [AUTO]: W ith still pictures, music will play back, and with motion pictures, audio will play back. [Music]: Music effect will play back.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Playback Mode] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. 1 Set the menu → 2 Use [Playback] → [Playback Mode] to select the item and press [MENU/SET] When selecting [Category Play] in step 2 above 3 Use to select the category and press [MENU/SET] •• The available categories are as follows. [Face Recog.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Location Logging] After you send location information (latitude and longitude) obtained by your smartphone/ tablet to this unit, you can write this information on pictures using the unit. Preparation Send location information to this unit from your smartphone/tablet. (→237) •• You must install “Panasonic Image App” on your smartphone/tablet.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [RAW Processing] You can use the camera to develop still pictures that were recorded in RAW format. The created still pictures are saved in JPEG format. You can develop the pictures while confirming the effects on the screen. 1 Set the menu → 2 3 [Playback] → [RAW Processing] Press to select RAW file and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the item •• The following items can be set.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set 5 Press [MENU/SET] 6 Press •• The setting methods vary depending on the item. For details, refer to “Setting each item”. •• The screen in step 3 reappears. To set another item, repeat steps 3 to 5. to select [Begin Processing] and press [MENU/SET] •• Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed. ■■Setting each item When you select an item, the setting screen appears.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu When [Setup] is selected When you select an item, the screen for selecting [Reinstate Adjustments], [Color Space], or [Picture Size] is displayed. Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET] •• When [Reinstate Adjustments] is selected, confirmation screen is displayed. When you select [Yes], the item selection screen reappears.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Title Edit] You can enter characters (comments) on a recorded picture. 1 Set the menu → 2 [Playback] → [Title Edit] → [Single] or [Multi] Select a still picture [Single] Use Title Edit to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] [Multi] (up to 100 pictures) Use to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] •• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. •• To execute → Use to select [OK] and press [MENU/SET].
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date and time, names, travel destination, travel dates, etc. on the recorded still pictures.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu ■■Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [Name] [W/O TIME]: Stamp recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamp recording date and time : Stamp name registered in Face Recognition : Stamp name registered in [Profile Setup] [Location] Stamp location registered in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date] [Travel Date] Stamp number of days that have elapsed since the travel date set in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date] [Title] Stamp text registered in [Title Edit] ••
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Video Divide] A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when travelling.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Time Lapse Video] You can create a motion picture from the pictures in a group that was recorded using [Time Lapse Shot]. The motion picture you created is saved in the MP4 recording format.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Resize] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. 1 Set the menu → 2 [Playback] → [Resize] → [Single] or [Multi] Select a still picture and size [Single] Use to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Use to select size and press [MENU/SET] •• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. 1 Set the menu → 2 3 Use [Playback] → [Cropping] to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] •• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed. Expand Change position ●●Perform cropping for each picture in the group. (You cannot edit pictures in group units.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.] You can automatically display a still picture recorded in portrait orientation by taking the picture with the camera held vertically, or manually rotate the picture in 90-degree units. [Rotate] Rotating a picture manually ••You cannot select [Rotate] when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [OFF].
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Favorite] By labelling your favourite pictures with a star [ ], you can play back your favourite pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favourites. 1 Set the menu → 2 [Playback] → [Favorite] → [Single] or [Multi] Select picture [Single] Use to select picture and press [MENU/SET] •• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Print Set] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print-compatible shops or printers. (Ask at the shop to check for compatibility.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. 1 Set the menu → 2 [Playback] → [Protect] → [Single] or [Multi] Select picture [Single] Use to select picture and press [MENU/SET] •• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. Picture protected [Multi] Use to select picture and press [MENU/SET] •• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. 1 Set the menu → [Playback] → [Face Rec Edit] → [REPLACE] or [DELETE] 2 3 Use to select picture and press [MENU/SET] Use to select a person and press [MENU/SET] 4 5 Use •• If [DELETE], go to step 5. •• People whose Face Recognition information has not been registered cannot be selected.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Picture Sort] You can set the display sequence used for playing back pictures on this unit. 1 Set the menu → 2 Use [Playback] → [Picture Sort] to select the item and press [MENU/SET] [FILE NAME] [DATE/TIME] Displays pictures in the folder name or file name sequence. This display format allows you to find the storage location of a picture on a card more easily.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi® Function and NFC Function ■■Use the camera as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi® Function and NFC Function ■■About the Wi-Fi connection lamp Wi-Fi connection lamp Lit blue: When the Wi-Fi function is ON Blinking blue: When sending data [Wi-Fi] button ■■About the [Wi-Fi] button You can operate the [Wi-Fi]/[Fn2] button in two ways, using it either as the [Wi-Fi] button or as a function button [Fn2]. It is set to [Wi-Fi] at the time of purchase.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi® Function and NFC Function ••Pressing the [Wi-Fi] button during a Wi-Fi connection enables the following operation. [Terminate the Connection] Terminates the Wi-Fi connection. [Change the Destination]*1 Terminates the Wi-Fi connection, and allows you to select a different Wi-Fi connection. [Change Settings for Sending Images]*2 For details (→271).
Wi-Fi What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone (→228) Taking pictures via a smartphone (remote recording) Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone/tablet Saving pictures in the camera to the smartphone/tablet Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services Writing the location information on pictures in the camera Connect easily, transfer pictures easily You can easily use the Wi-Fi function by pressing and holding the [Wi-Fi] bu
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone. The “Panasonic Image App” (hereafter “Image App”) must be installed on your smartphone. Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic that allows your smartphone to perform the following operations of a Wi-Fi-compatible LUMIX. For Android™ apps Supported OS Installation procedure Android 2.3.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Connecting to a smartphone You can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on the camera by pressing and holding the [Wi-Fi] button or using the NFC function. Preparation Install “Image App” in advance. (→228) 1 Press and hold the [Wi-Fi] button Wi-Fi connection lamp (Lit blue) [Wi-Fi] button •• The information (QR Code, SSID and Password) required for directly connecting your smartphone to this unit is displayed.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ■■Using an iOS device ••When reading a QR Code to connect (Steps to are not necessary when reconnecting.) Start “Image App” (→228) Select [QR Code] → [OK] Read the QR Code displayed on this unit with “Image App” (When you press [MENU/SET] on the camera, the QR code is displayed in an enlarged size.) Install the IMAGE APP profile Select [Install]*, then select [Install Now]* → [Done]*. •• The message is displayed in the Web browser.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ••When connecting with SSID and password Select [Wi-Fi]* under [Settings]* on the smartphone Turn on [Wi-Fi]* and select the SSID displayed on this unit Enter the password displayed on this unit (First time connecting only) Return to the home screen and start “Image App” (→228) * The display may differ depending on the system language setting.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Changing the connection method To change the connection method, press the [DISP.] button and select the connection method. ■■When connecting with [Via Network] (On the camera) Select [Via Network] and press [MENU/SET] •• Connect the camera to a wireless access point by following the connection method (→264).
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Connecting to a smartphone using NFC function Using the NFC (Near Field Communication) function, the camera and a smartphone can easily exchange the information needed to establish a Wi-Fi connection. Compatible models: This function can be used with NFC compatible devices with Android (2.3.3 or above).
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ●●You can register up to 20 smartphones. If the number of registered smartphones exceeds 20, registrations will be deleted starting from the smartphone touched first. ●●If you perform [Reset Wi-Fi Settings], smartphone registration will be deleted. ●●If the communication environment is bad, the NFC function may not be usable. ●●If there is not a response immediately, shift the position slightly.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone 1 2 Connect to a smartphone (→229) Select [ ] from “Image App” •• The images captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone. •• You can switch a picture to be displayed using the icon at the top left on the screen. Select [LUMIX] to display a picture saved in the camera. •• When the picture is touched, it is played back at a larger size.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Easily transferring pictures in the camera You can establish a Wi-Fi connection using the NFC function and easily transfer over Wi-Fi the picture on display simply by holding the smartphone close to the camera. Pictures can be transferred as soon as they are recorded, so you can easily transfer them to your friends’ and family’s smartphones.* * “Image App” must be installed to use this function.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services 1 2 3 Connect to a smartphone (→229) Select [ ] from “Image App” Press and hold the picture and drag it to send it to the social networking service, etc. Switch the location of the pictures to be displayed •• The picture will be sent to the social networking service or other WEB services. •• Functions can be assigned to the top, bottom, left and right as you wish.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ■■Starts location information recording Operate the smartphone Select [ ] Select [Geotagging] Select [ ] ■■Ends location information recording Operate the smartphone Select [ ] Select [Geotagging] Select [ ] ■■Sends and writes the location information Connect to a smartphone (→229) Operate the smartphone Select [ ] Select [Geotagging] Select [ ] •• Follow the messages on the screen to perform the operation
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Operating the camera to send pictures to a smartphone ■■Sending method, and pictures that can be sent [Send Images While Recording] (→240) [Send Images Stored in the Camera] (→241) JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD ○ – – – – ○* – ○ * Excluding motion pictures recorded with [Rec Quality] of [4K] ••Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone [Send Images While Recording] 1 Set the menu 2 Select [Via Network] or [Direct] and press [MENU/SET] → [New Connection] → [Send Images While Recording] → [Smartphone] ■■When connecting with [Via Network] (On the camera) Connect the camera to a wireless access point (→264) (On your smartphone) Set Wi-Fi function to “ON” Select the wireless access point you connected to the camera, and set Start “Image App” (→228) ■■When connecting with
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone [Send Images Stored in the Camera] 1 Set the menu 2 Select [Via Network] or [Direct] and press [MENU/SET] → [New Connection] → [Send Images Stored in the Camera] → [Smartphone] ■■When connecting with [Via Network] (On the camera) Connect the camera to a wireless access point (→264) (On your smartphone) Set Wi-Fi function to “ON” Select the wireless access point you connected to the camera, and set Start “Image App” (→228) ■■When conne
Wi-Fi Displaying still pictures on a TV You can display still pictures on a TV that is compatible with a DLNA certified digital media renderer (DMR) function. Preparation Set the TV to DLNA waiting Mode. •• Read the operating instructions for your TV.
Wi-Fi Wireless printing You can print out recorded still pictures wirelessly from a PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible)* printer. * Compliant with the DPS over IP standards. Contact the printer manufacturers for details on PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible) printers. ■■Sending method, and pictures that can be sent [Send Images Stored in the Camera] JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD ○ – – – ••Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to AV device Still pictures and motion pictures can be sent to AV devices in the home (home AV devices), such as DLNA compatible recorders. Home AV device Wireless access point ■■Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD [Send Images While Recording] (→245) ○ – – – [Send Images Stored in the Camera] (→246) ○ – – – ••Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to AV device [Send Images While Recording] 1 Set the menu 2 3 Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→263) 4 Take still pictures 245 → [New Connection] → [Send Images While Recording] → [AV device] Select the device you wish to connect to •• When the connection is established, the confirmation screen for the transmission setting is displayed. Check the setting and press [MENU/SET]. To change the send setting, press [DISP.] button.
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to AV device [Send Images Stored in the Camera] 1 Set the menu 2 3 Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→263) 4 Select [Single Select] or [Multi Select] → [New Connection] → [Send Images Stored in the Camera] → [AV device] Select the device you wish to connect to •• When the connection is established, the confirmation screen for the transmission setting is displayed. Check the setting and press [MENU/SET]. To change the send setting, press [DISP.] button.
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a PC Still pictures and motion pictures recorded by the camera can be sent to a PC. ■■Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD* [Send Images While Recording] (→249) ○ ○ – – [Send Images Stored in the Camera] (→250) ○ ○ ○ ○ * Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] can be sent in file sizes of up to 4 GB. Files larger than 4 GB cannot be sent. ••Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a PC To create a folder that receives images ••Create a PC user account (account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 32 characters)) consisting of alphanumeric characters. An attempt to create a receive folder may fail if the account includes non-alphanumeric characters. ■■When using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the PC •• “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” is not compatible with Mac.
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a PC [Send Images While Recording] 1 Set the menu 2 3 Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→263) 4 Select the folder you want to send to 5 Take still pictures 249 → [New Connection] → [Send Images While Recording] → [PC] Select the PC you want to connect to •• If the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], then enter the computer name (for Mac, enter the NetBIOS name).
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a PC [Send Images Stored in the Camera] 1 Set the menu 2 3 Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→263) 4 Select the folder you want to send to 5 Select [Single Select] or [Multi Select] → [New Connection] → [Send Images Stored in the Camera] → [PC] Select the PC you want to connect to •• If the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], then enter the computer name (for Mac, enter the NetBIOS name).
Wi-Fi Using WEB services Through “LUMIX CLUB”, you can send still pictures and motion pictures to social networking services, etc. By selecting the setting to automatically transfer still pictures and motion pictures to [Cloud Sync. Service], you can receive the transferred still pictures and motion pictures on a PC or a smartphone.
Wi-Fi Using WEB services ●●Images may contain personal information that can be used to identify the user, such as a title, the time and date when the images were taken, and the location where the image was taken. Check this information before uploading images to WEB services. ●●Panasonic assumes no responsibility for the damages resulting from the leakage, loss, etc. of images uploaded on WEB services.
Wi-Fi Using WEB services [Send Images While Recording] 1 Set the menu 2 3 Select [Via Network] and connect (→264) 4 Take still pictures → [New Connection] → [Send Images While Recording] → [Web service] Select a WEB service you want to connect •• When the connection is established, the confirmation screen for the transmission setting is displayed. Check the setting and press [MENU/SET]. To change the send setting, press [DISP.] button.
Wi-Fi Using WEB services ■■Quickly sending pictures in the camera to WEB services Once you send a picture, you can send pictures to the WEB service as quickly and easily as using a smartphone, only when the environment for connecting to a wireless access point is available.
Wi-Fi Using WEB services When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ■■Sending method, and pictures that can be sent [Send Images While Recording] (→256) [Send Images Stored in the Camera] (→257) JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD ○ – – – – ○* – ○ * Excluding motion pictures recorded with [Rec Quality] of [4K] ••Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device. ••See the operating instructions of the destination device for more information about picture playback.
Wi-Fi Using WEB services [Send Images While Recording] 1 Set the menu 2 3 4 Check the message and press [MENU/SET] 5 Take still pictures 256 → [New Connection] → [Send Images While Recording] → [Cloud Sync. Service] Select [Via Network] and connect (→264) Check the send setting •• When the connection is established, the confirmation screen for the transmission setting is displayed. Check the setting and press [MENU/SET]. To change the send setting, press [DISP.] button.
Wi-Fi Using WEB services [Send Images Stored in the Camera] 1 Set the menu 2 3 4 Check the message and press [MENU/SET] 5 Select [Single Select] or [Multi Select] → [New Connection] → [Send Images Stored in the Camera] → [Cloud Sync. Service] Select [Via Network] and connect (→264) Check the send setting •• When the connection is established, the confirmation screen for the transmission setting is displayed. Check the setting and press [MENU/SET]. To change the send setting, press [DISP.] button.
Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” About the [LUMIX CLUB] Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” login ID (free). If you register this unit to the “LUMIX CLUB”, you can synchronise images between the devices you are using, or transfer these images to WEB services. Use the “LUMIX CLUB” when uploading pictures to WEB services. ••You can set the same “LUMIX CLUB” login ID for this unit and a smartphone. (→261) Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details. http://lumixclub.panasonic.
Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” Acquiring a new login ID ([New account]) 1 Set the menu 2 3 Select [Set/Add Account] 4 Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, and set 5 Read through the “LUMIX CLUB” terms of use and press [MENU/SET] 6 Enter the password 7 Check the login ID and press [MENU/SET] 259 → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] → [LUMIX CLUB] Select [New account] •• Connect to the network. Proceed to the next page by pressing [MENU/SET].
Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” Using a previously acquired login ID/confirming and changing login ID and password ([Set Login ID]) Preparation To use a previously acquired login ID, confirm your ID and password. To change the “LUMIX CLUB” password on the camera, access the “LUMIX CLUB” website from your smartphone or PC and change the “LUMIX CLUB” password in advance.
Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” To set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone ••Setting the same login ID on this unit and your smartphone is convenient for sending images on this unit to other devices or WEB services. ■■When either this unit or the smartphone has acquired the login ID Connect this unit to the smartphone (→229) From the “Image App” menu, set the common login ID •• The login IDs for this unit and the smartphone become the same.
Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” Delete your login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB” Delete the login ID from the camera when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. You can also delete your “LUMIX CLUB” account. 1 Set the menu → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] → [LUMIX CLUB] 2 Select [Delete account] 3 Select [Yes] in the login ID delete confirmation screen 4 Select [Yes] on the confirmation screen for deleting the “LUMIX CLUB” account 5 Press [MENU/SET] •• The message is displayed.
Wi-Fi About connections After selecting the Wi-Fi function and sending destination, select the connection method. If you are out and unable to use your wireless access point, or temporarily connecting to equipment you do not ordinarily use, or in a similar situation, it is convenient to make a direct connection.
Wi-Fi About connections [Via Network] Connecting via a wireless access point Select a connection method to the wireless access point. ••WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices. To check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the wireless access point.
Wi-Fi About connections If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [From List]) Search for available wireless access points. ••Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. ••When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, network authentication type, encryption type, encryption key of the wireless access point you are using. 1 Select the wireless access point you are connecting to •• Pressing [DISP.
Wi-Fi About connections ■■When connecting with [Manual Input] On the screen of step 1 of “If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [From List])”, select [Manual Input] (→265) Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are connecting to, then select [Set] •• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” (→52). Select the network authentication type •• For information on network authentication, see the instruction manual of the wireless access point.
Wi-Fi About connections [Direct] Connecting directly You can select the connection method to your equipment. Select a connection method with which your equipment is compatible. Connection method [Wi-Fi Direct]*1 1 2 3 Description Set the device to Wi-Fi Direct™ mode Select [Wi-Fi Direct] Select the device to connect to •• Read the operating instructions of your device for details.
Wi-Fi About connections Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([Select a destination from History] / [Select a destination from Favorite]) The camera keeps a History of times you used the Wi-Fi function. You can register items in the History to Favourite. You can easily connect with the same settings as used previously by connecting from History or Favourite.
Wi-Fi About connections Editing items registered in Favourite 1 2 3 4 Press [Wi-Fi] button Select [Select a destination from Favorite] Select the Favourite item you wish to edit and press Select item Item Description [Remove from Favorite] — [Change the Order in Favorite] Select the destination [Change the Registered Name] •• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” (→52). •• Up to 30 characters can be entered. A double-byte character will be treated as two characters.
Wi-Fi About connections Settings for sending pictures When sending pictures, first select [New Connection], then select the method of sending pictures. After you have completed connecting, you can also change the sending settings, such as the size of pictures to be sent. [Send Images While Recording] A picture can be automatically sent to a specified device every time you take it.
Wi-Fi About connections Changing the settings for sending images After you have completed connecting, you can change the sending settings, such as the size of pictures to be sent, by pressing the [DISP.] button. Item [Size] Description Resize the image to send. [Original] / [Auto]*1 / [Change] •• If you select [Auto], the image size is determined by the circumstances at the destination. •• You can select the image size for [Change] from [M], [S], or [VGA]. The aspect ratio does not change.
Wi-Fi [Wi-Fi Setup] Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. [Wi-Fi Setup] cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. 1 Set the menu → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] → Desired setting Item Description [LUMIX CLUB] Acquires or changes the “LUMIX CLUB” login ID. •• For details (→258). [PC Connection] You can set the workgroup. You must connect to the same workgroup as the destination computer when sending pictures to the computer.
Wi-Fi [Wi-Fi Setup] Item [Wi-Fi Password] To prevent incorrect operation or use of the Wi-Fi function by a third party and to protect saved personal information, it is recommended that you protect the Wi-Fi function with a password. Description Setting a password will automatically display the password input screen when the Wi-Fi function is used. [Setup]: Enter any 4-digit numbers as the password. Close the menu after changing settings. [Delete]: A confirmation screen is displayed.
Connecting with other devices Enjoying 4K motion pictures Viewing 4K motion pictures ■■Viewing on TV screen When you connect this unit to a 4K-compatible TV and play back a motion picture recorded with [Rec Quality] of [4K], you can enjoy high-resolution 4K motion pictures. Although resolution output will be lower, you can also play back 4K motion pictures by connecting to a high-definition TV and other devices that do not have 4K support.
Connecting with other devices Enjoying 4K motion pictures Storing 4K motion pictures ■■Storing 4K motion pictures on your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. For details, refer to (→280). ■■Storing 4K motion pictures on a DVD You cannot transfer or copy motion pictures recorded in [Rec Quality] with [4K] to a Blu-ray disc or DVD using a Panasonic recorder.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the HDMI micro cable or AV cable (optional). Preparation Turn off both camera and TV. 1 Connect camera to TV Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ■■To connect with an HDMI micro cable ●●Check the [HDMI Mode]. (→48) ●●To play back 24p motion pictures, set [HDMI Mode] to [AUTO]. Otherwise, the picture is not output at 24 frames per second. ●●Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on the aspect ratio setting. ●●Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work. ●●When an HDMI micro cable is connected, pictures are not displayed on the screen.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ●●VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Linkcompatible devices by connecting HDMI micro cables for enabling easy operation with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.) ●●VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industrystandard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ■■Other related operations Turning the unit OFF ••The camera can also be turned off when the television is turned off with the remote control. Automatic input select ••This function automatically switches the television input to the camera screen whenever the camera is turned on while it is connected via the HDMI micro cable. The television can also be switched on via the camera from Standby Mode (if “Power on link” on the television is set to “on”).
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. ••Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the instruction manual for your computer. ••If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC About supplied software The supplied DVD contains the following software. Install the software on your computer before using. PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE You can capture still pictures or motion pictures to your PC, or organise captured pictures by categorising by recording date, model name of the digital camera used to record, etc. You can also correct still pictures, edit motion pictures, or write to DVD.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE This software develops and edits RAW file pictures. Edited pictures can be saved in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be displayed on a PC, etc. ••Operating environment Supported OS Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 Windows Vista® Mac® OS X v10.5/v10.6/v10.7/v10.8/v10.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Installing supplied software The software compatible with your PC will be installed. Preparations •• Check your PC’s specifications and operating environment for each software. •• Before inserting the DVD (supplied), close all running applications.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Copying still pictures and motion pictures Preparations •• Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on your computer before starting the copying procedure. (→283) •• Turn on the camera and computer. 1 Connect camera to computer •• Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ■■Copying to your computer without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. ••The card of this unit contains the following files (folder structure). DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) Card ●●Windows Drive (“LUMIX”) is displayed in “Computer”.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder Follow the correct method for your device. Copying by inserting the card into the recorder You can copy pictures using Panasonic equipment (such as Blu-ray disc recorders) with support for each file format. ••See the instruction manual for the recorder for details for copying and playing back.
Connecting with other devices Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. ••Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Preparations •• Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed. •• Turn on the camera and printer. 1 Connect camera to printer •• Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.
Connecting with other devices Printing Printing multiple pictures Multiple pictures are printed at one time. 1 2 3 Press to select [Multi Print] in step 3 (→287) Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [Print start] and press [MENU/SET] •• [Multi Select]: Scroll between pictures with , select pictures to print with the [MENU/SET]. (Press [MENU/SET] again to release selection.) Use to select [OK], and press [MENU/SET].
Connecting with other devices Printing Printing with date and text Time and date can be set to be printed on the picture when taking the picture by activating the [Text Stamp] function in the [Playback] menu. (→212) ■■Printing date without [Text Stamp] Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store.
Connecting with other devices Printing Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. to select the item and press [MENU/SET] 1 Use Item 2 Settings [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [Paper Size] When [ [Page Layout] [ [ Use ] is selected, the printer settings take priority.
Others Optional accessories External Flash (optional) When you use the flashes (optional: DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360L, or DMW-FL580L), a wider effective flash range is provided than with the flash (supplied). Preparation Set the camera [ON/OFF] switch to [OFF]. Removing the hot shoe cover The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time of purchase.
Others Optional accessories When using other commercially available external flashes that don’t offer direct communication with the camera (DMC-LX100) ••It is necessary to set the exposure on the external flash when it is used. When you use an external flash in Auto Mode, use an external flash that allows you to set the aperture value and ISO Sensitivity to match the same settings on the camera.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays ••The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ style) in the monitor.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays 50i [Quality] (→109) AFS AFF AFC MF Focus Mode (→114) AF Mode (→115) AFL [Face Recog.] (→162) AF Lock (→133) Burst (→142) [Auto Bracket] (→145) [Aspect Bracket] (→147) Self-timer (→148) Panorama Direction (→150) Remaining battery (→21) Picture Mode (Still picture priorities) (→198) Macro recording (→126) Recording state (Flashes red.)/ Focus (Lights green.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays 50i Destination settings / Travel elapsed days*2 (→42) Name*2 (→165) Age in years/months*2 (→165) Current date/time*2 World time*2: (→41) AEL 1.7 60 AF area (→56, 121) Spot metering target (→139) Self-timer*3 (→148) [Silent Mode] (→161) [Mic Level Disp.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays ■■On-monitor recording information F1.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays In playback 15 pic.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays ■■Detailed information display 10:00 1.DEC.2014 100-0001 Recording information [i.Dynamic]*1 (→111) Recording date/time World time (→41) [HDR]*2 (→112) [i.
Others Message displays The following explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the monitor or viewfinder, and how to respond to them. ■■Memory cards [Memory Card Error] [Format this card?] •• The card format cannot be used with this camera. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→26) [Insert SD card again] [Try another card] •• Access to card has failed. → Insert card again. •• Try with a different card.
Others Message displays ■■Battery [This battery cannot be used] •• Use a genuine Panasonic battery. •• Battery cannot be recognised as terminal is dirty. → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal. ■■Wi-Fi function [Failed to connect wireless access point] / [Connection failed] / [No destination found] •• Check following regarding the wireless access point. → The wireless access point information set on this unit is wrong. Check the authentication type, encryption type, and encryption key.
Others Message displays [Login failed. Please check Login ID and Password.] •• Login ID or password for the “LUMIX CLUB” is not correct. Please enter it again. If you have forgotten the login ID or the password, there is information in the login screen of the “LUMIX CLUB” website. [Some files cannot be sent because of destination limit] / [Transfer completed. Some files are left because of destination limit.] •• Check the file format of the image to send.
Others Message displays ■■Others [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] •• Non-DCF pictures (→67) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→26) [Cannot be set on this picture] •• [Print Set], [Title Edit], [Text Stamp], and other functions cannot be used for pictures that are not compliant with the DCF standard (→67).
Others Menu list [Rec] You can perform settings such as picture size and flash (supplied/optional). ••The [Photo Style], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [i.Zoom], and [Digital Zoom] menu items are common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically.
Others Menu list [Time Lapse Shot] You can preset the recording start time, recording interval, and the number of pictures to be taken when automatically recording time lapse motion pictures of subjects such as animals and plants. →153 [Stop Motion Animation] You can stitch still pictures to create stop motion animation. →156 [Panorama Direction] You can set the recording direction to be used for recording panorama pictures.
Others Menu list [Motion Picture] You can perform settings, such as recording format and quality, for recording motion pictures. ••The [Photo Style], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [i.Zoom], and [Digital Zoom] menu items are common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically. For details, refer to the corresponding item of the [Rec] menu.
Others Menu list [Custom] You can set operations of this unit, such as the screen display method and functions of a button, according to your preferences. You can also register the changed settings. [Utilize Custom Set feature] Calls up the setting registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. [Cust.Set Mem.] Registers the current camera settings as a custom setting. →60 [Silent Mode] Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time.
Others Menu list [Peaking] When you perform Manual Focus operation, this function automatically adds colour to the portions of the image that are in focus. →130 [Histogram] Sets whether to display the histogram. →64 [Guide Line] Sets the pattern of the guidelines to be displayed while recording. →65 [Highlight] Flashes the overexposed areas in black and white during [Auto Review] or playback. →72 [Zebra Pattern] Displays the area, where overexposure may occur, using a zebra pattern.
Others Menu list [Setup] You can perform settings for convenience of use such as the clock setting and changing of the beep sounds. You can also perform Wi-Fi function related settings. [Clock Set] Set time, date, and display format. [World Time] Set the local time at travel destination. →41 [Travel Date] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded. →42 [Wi-Fi] Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function.
Others Menu list [Playback] You can specify picture protection, resizing, print settings, and other settings for pictures you have taken. [Slide Show] Automatically play pictures in order. →204 [Playback Mode] You can narrow down the pictures to be displayed with set filters, such as categories or favourite pictures. →206 [Location Logging] You can write location information (longitude/latitude) sent from the →207 smartphone to the pictures.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→310 - 325) first. If the problem persists, Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→50). (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values at the time of purchase.) Also, see the Panasonic support site for the latest support information. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Recording Cannot record pictures. •• Card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→73). •• When a large capacity card is used, you may not be able to take a picture for a while after you turn on the camera. •• Focus is not aligned. → When [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS], the camera will not record until proper focusing is achieved. (→125) Recorded pictures look white. •• Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. •• We recommend trying the following methods. → Lower [Sensitivity] (→136). → Take pictures in brighter locations. → Either adjust [Noise Reduction] of [Photo Style] to a higher setting or set each item other than [Noise Reduction] to a lower setting. (→101) → Set [Long Shtr NR] to [ON]. (→113) → Change the settings of [Picture Size] (→108) and [Quality] (→109).
Others Q&A Troubleshooting The screen turns dark while recording motion pictures. •• While motion pictures are being recorded, the screen may turn dark as time passes in order to slow battery consumption. This condition, however, will not affect the recorded motion picture. The screen turns momentarily black or noise is recorded.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Monitor/viewfinder The monitor/viewfinder is turned off although the camera is turned on. •• When a hand or object is close to the eye sensor, the monitor display mode could be switched to viewfinder display mode without your knowledge. (→54) Pictures do not show on the monitor. •• Viewfinder display mode is activated. → Press the [LVF] button to switch to the monitor display mode. (→54) •• Monitor is turned off. → Press the [DISP.] button to switch the display information.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Flash Unable to perform [Flash]. •• Flash (supplied/optional) is not attached properly. → Properly attach a flash (supplied/optional) to the camera. (→176, 291) •• For details about flash settings, refer to (→176 - 186, 291). No flash emitted. The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Playback Pictures have been rotated. •• [Rotate Disp.] is activated. (→218) Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. •• A card is not inserted in the camera. •• There is no picture on the card to play back. •• Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it cannot be played back on the camera. •• [Playback Mode] is set to other than [Normal Play]. → Set [Playback Mode] to [Normal Play]. (→206) Folder/file number displayed as [-].
Others Q&A Troubleshooting An unusual noise, such as a clicking or buzzing noise, is recorded on a motion picture. Audio is recorded at low volumes. •• When recording a motion picture in a quiet environment, noise due to the motion of the aperture and focusing mechanism may be recorded on the motion picture. Note that this is not a fault. You can set the focus operation during motion picture recording to [OFF] using [Continuous AF] (→189).
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Wi-Fi function It cannot connect to the wireless LAN. Radio waves get disconnected. •• Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network. •• Connection types and security setting methods are different depending on the wireless access point. → Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point. •• When the radio waves are interrupted, the condition may improve by moving the location or changing the angle of the wireless access point.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Wireless access point is not displayed. Or it cannot be connected. •• Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating state. •• The camera may not display or connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio wave condition. → Perform the connection closer to the wireless access point. → Remove the obstacles between this unit and the wireless access point. → Change the direction of this unit.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting I do not have a wireless access point at my home, but I would like to perform service user registration of the “LUMIX CLUB”. •• Service user registration for the “LUMIX CLUB” is not possible in the environment without a wireless access point. The camera cannot be connected to Mac computer/Windows PC via Wi-Fi connection. → Please confirm login name and password are correctly typed.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting It takes time to transmit an image to the WEB service. •• Is the size of the image too large? → Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide] (→214). → Reduce the image size at [Size] (→271), and then send. •• It may take longer time to transmit when distance to the wireless access point is far. → Transmit closer to the wireless access point. The image that was supposed to have uploaded to the WEB service is not there.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting I have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi. → Execute the [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu. (→51) However, the information you have set on the [Wi-Fi Setup] will be reset. I cannot send images to an AV device. •• Sending may fail depending on the operational status of the AV device. Also, sending may take a while. I cannot connect using the NFC function. •• The smartphone is not NFC compatible. This function can be used with NFC compatible devices with Android (2.3.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■TV, computer, printer No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured. •• Not connected correctly (→276). •• The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. The display on the TV and on the camera do not match. •• Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions. Cannot play motion pictures on TV. •• Card is inserted into TV. → Connect with AV cable (optional) or HDMI micro cable and play on camera (→276).
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Computer does not recognise card. (When using an SDXC Memory Card) → Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html → A message prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it. Do not format the card. → If the [Access] indicator on the screen does not go off, turn the camera off before disconnecting the USB connection cable. Cannot print when connecting to printer.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Others Menu not displayed in desired language. •• Change [Language] setting (→49). Camera rattles if shaken. •• This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. The lens makes a clicking noise. •• When the camera is turned on or off, the lens is moved, or an aperture operation is performed, such a noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction.
Others Usage cautions and notes When in use ●●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ●●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.
Others Usage cautions and notes When not using for a while ●●Turn off the camera before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge). ●●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ●●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F)) places with low humidity (40%RH to 60%RH) and no major temperature changes.
Others Usage cautions and notes Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is easily affected by temperature and humidity, and is affected more when the temperature is high or low. ●●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time. ●●Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.
Others Usage cautions and notes Lens ●●Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the camera on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. ●●Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight. When using a tripod or unipod ●●Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may damage the camera, screw hole, or label.) ●●Ensure that the tripod is stable.
Others Usage cautions and notes ●●SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ●●HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. ●●HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ●●“AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ●●Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Others Usage cautions and notes This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Others Usage cautions and notes This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licenced to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) open source software The software categorised as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
