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VQT3N48 (ENG) 

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Microphone

Stereo

Speaker

Monaural

Recording media

SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card

Picture size

Still picture

When the aspect ratio setting is [

X

]

4592

k

3448 pixels, 3232

k

2424 pixels, 2272

k

1704 pixels

When the aspect ratio setting is [

Y

]

4576

k

3056 pixels, 3232

k

2160 pixels, 2272

k

1520 pixels

When the aspect ratio setting is [

W

]

4576

k

2576 pixels, 3232

k

1824 pixels, 1920

k

1080 pixels

When the aspect ratio setting is [

]

3424

k

3424 pixels, 2416

k

2416 pixels, 1712

k

1712 pixels

Recording quality

Motion pictures

[AVCHD] (With audio)
When set to [FSH]: 1920

k

1080 pixels (50i

¢

 recording/

Approx. 17 Mbps)/
When set to [SH]: 1280

k

720 pixels (50p

¢

 

recording/

Approx. 17 Mbps)
(

¢

Sensor output is 25 frames/sec.)

[MOTION JPEG] (With audio)
When set to [HD]: 1280

k

720 pixels (30 frames/sec.)/

When set to [VGA]: 640

k

480 pixels (30 frames/sec.)/

When set to [QVGA]: 320

k

240 pixels (30 frames/sec.)

Quality

RAW/RAW

i

Fine/RAW

i

Standard/Fine/Standard/MPO

i

Fine/

MPO

i

Standard

Recording file format

Still Picture

RAW/JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, 
based on “Exif 2.3” standard, DPOF corresponding)/MPO

Motion pictures with 
audio

AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG

Interface

Digital

“USB 2.0” (High Speed)

¢

Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the 
USB connection cable.

Analogue video/
audio

NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)
Audio line output (monaural)

Terminal

[REMOTE]

φ

 2.5 mm jack

[AV OUT/DIGITAL]

Dedicated jack (8 pin)

[HDMI]

MiniHDMI TypeC

DMC-G3K&G3W&G3EB-VQT3N48_eng.book  48 ページ  ２０１２年２月１５日　水曜日　午前１１時５１分

Summary of Contents for DMCG3W

Page 1: ...tal Camera Lens Kit Double Zoom Lens Kit Body Model No DMC G3K DMC G3X DMC G3W DMC G3 Before use please read these instructions completely More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in Operating Instructions for advanced features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it ...

Page 2: ...xpose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSOR...

Page 3: ...ease observe the wiring code as stated below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal...

Page 4: ...ures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC8E optional Then rei...

Page 5: ...ling For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic ...

Page 6: ...aking a Still picture 28 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Intelligent Auto Mode 29 Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 31 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function 32 Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings Programme AE Mode 33 Recording Motion Pictures 34 Playing Back Pictures Motion Pictures 35 Playing Back Pictures 35 Playing Back Motion Pictures 36 Deleting Pictures...

Page 7: ...e 10 Interchangeable Lens LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14 42 mm F3 5 5 6 ASPH POWER O I S This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions 11 Lens Cap This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase 12 Lens Rear Cap This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase 13 Battery Pack Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text Charge the battery before us...

Page 8: ...product 4 This product number is DMC G3W London Olympic Model only 13 14 15 16 17 DMW BLD10E DE A94A K2CT3YY00034 K1HY08YY0016 K1HY08YY0015 18 19 20 21 22 VKF4385 VFF0806 VFC4717 VGQ0C14 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 H FS045200 VYC0986 VYF3201 VFC4315 H FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 DMC G3K 1 DMC G3W 3 10 11 12 DMC G3X 2 VFC4634 or 4 VYF3443 VFC4605 H PS14042 ...

Page 9: ...and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday Thursday 9 00 a m 5 30 p m Friday 9 30 a m 5 30 p m Excluding public holidays Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www pas europe com Most major credit and debit cards accepted All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK It couldn t be simpler Also av...

Page 10: ...3 Lens Cap DMW LFC52 2 DMW LFC37 3 Lens Rear Cap DMW LRC1 4 Body Cap DMW BDC1 Tripod Adaptor 5 DMW TA1 HDMI mini Cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 Wide conversion lens 0 79k DMW GWC1 3 Tele conversion lens 2 0k DMW GTC1 3 Macro conversion lens DMW GMC1 3 Fisheye conversion lens DMW GFC1 3 Conversion lens kit DMW GCK1 3 Interchangeable Lens H VS014140 H FS014042 H FS014045 H FS045200 H F007014 H ES045 H H0...

Page 11: ...k button 12 Motion picture button 13 Camera ON OFF switch 14 Rear dial 15 DISP Fn1 button 16 Eye Cup 17 Touch panel LCD monitor 18 Q MENU Fn2 button Delete Return button 19 MENU SET button 20 Cursor buttons 3 ISO 1 WB White Balance 2 AF Mode button 4 DRIVE MODE button This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following options Single Burst Auto bracket Self timer...

Page 12: ...daptor ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler DMW DCC9 optional and AC adaptor DMW AC8E optional are used Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW AC8E optional When using an AC adaptor use the AC Mains Lead supplied with the AC adaptor It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the po...

Page 13: ...ve the zoom lever to the T Tele side or W Wide side T To make subjects appear closer use Tele W To make subjects appear further away use Wide The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved Zoom speed will be slower than normal when recording a motion picture H FS014042 LUMIX G VARIO 14 42 mm F3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O I S H FS045200 LUMIX G VARIO 45 200 mm F4 0 5 6 MEGA ...

Page 14: ... pens Do not operate with your fingernails Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard About the Stylus pen It is easier to use the stylus pen supplied for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers Only use the supplied stylus pen Do not place it where small children can reach Touc...

Page 15: ...n using a Leica lens mount adaptor set SHOOT W O LENS to ON Taking 3D pictures Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens H FT012 optional to the camera allows you to take 3D pictures for extra impact Playing back 3D pictures To view 3D pictures a television that supports 3D is required Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 3D allows you to enjoy 3D pict...

Page 16: ...in the lens barrel with your fingers Doing so may damage the lens Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them Do not put your hands inside the mount Align the lens fitting marks C red marks on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks Do not press the lens release button D when you attach a lens ...

Page 17: ...n remove Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get inside Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does not get scratched Note It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector optional to protect the lens surface when carrying Detaching a lens from the camera body ...

Page 18: ...interchangeable lens H FS014042 Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops A Fitting to the mark To attach the lens hood that came with the interchangeable lens H FS045200 Insert the lens hood into the lens and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops Note When temporarily detaching and carrying the l...

Page 19: ...hen pass it through the stopper Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper Pull the other side of the shoulder strap and then check that it will not come out Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap Note Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder Do not wrap the strap around your neck It may result in injury or accident Do...

Page 20: ...e battery are dirty In this case wipe them with a dry cloth It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead t...

Page 21: ...n set the optical image stabiliser to Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom electrically operated zoom is attached the zoom moves from Tele to Wide or from Wide to Tele on each recording Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases The number of recor...

Page 22: ...terchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Recordable time Approx 110 min Actual recordable time Approx 55 min When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used Recordable time Approx 120 min Actual recordable time Approx 60 min When the interchangeable lens H FS045200 is used Recordable time Approx 100 min Actual recordable time Approx 50 min When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Recordable t...

Page 23: ...attery Being careful about the battery orientation insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever A Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery Card Push it securely all the way until you hear a click while being careful about the direction in which you insert it To remove the card push the card until it clicks then pull the car...

Page 24: ...o vibration impact or static electricity perform the operation again Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only Note Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing About cards that can be used with this unit Remarks SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or hi...

Page 25: ...tch the settings by continuously touching 3 4 Touch CANCEL to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time To set the display order and the time display format Touch STYLE to display the settings screen for setting display order time display format Touch SET to set Touch SET in the confirmation screen The clock can be setup with the following procedure at the time of purchase ...

Page 26: ...de by rotating the mode dial Align a desired mode with part A Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode To select Intelligent Auto Mode Press button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode The Recording Mode selected by the mode dial is disabled while the button is lit ...

Page 27: ...d by the aperture value you set Shutter Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being...

Page 28: ...focus A Aperture value B Shutter speed Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved except when set to flash When the image is correctly focused the picture will be taken since the FOCUS PRIORITY is set initially to ON Press the shutter button fully push it in further and take the picture AB ...

Page 29: ... either the most recently used of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode At the time of purchase the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Mode button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode button is turned off during recording to prevent the light reflecting on glass or similar but this is not a malfunction button is turned off and the camera is switched to Recording Mo...

Page 30: ...hat camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as the shutter speed will be slower than normal Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking When FACE RECOG is set to ON and the face similar to the registered face is detected R is displayed in the top right of and When FACE RECOG is set ...

Page 31: ...Press 1 to select and then press MENU SET 1 Press the rear dial to display the setting screen Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness setting Defocus Control and end operation 2 Touch the slide bar to set Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial 1 Press 1 to display the setting screen 2 Touch the slide bar to set This will adjust the colour of the image from red colour...

Page 32: ... viewfinder press the rear dial several times to display the Defocus Control setting screen Touch the slide bar to set Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial Recording of pictures or motion pictures It is also possible to record a picture by touching Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching When using the viewfinder pressing the rear dial will end the Defocus Control ope...

Page 33: ...rture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure This is called Programme Shift You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE Mode 1 Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter speed value on the screen 2 While the val...

Page 34: ...ure appropriate for each mode is possible Note Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds Also motion picture recorded continuously in MOTION JPEG is up to 2 GB Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen Screen here is an example of when the Recording Mode is set to Programme AE Mode Start recording by pressing the motion picture button A E...

Page 35: ... image by pressing 2 1 of the cursor button Speed of picture forwarding rewinding changes depending on the playback status You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping your finger on the left or right sides of the screen after forwarding rewinding a picture Pictures are displayed reduced in size To finish playback Press again press the motion picture button or press the shutter butto...

Page 36: ...y Playing Back Motion Pictures Press Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon and then touch to play back A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time After playback starts the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen For example 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as 8m30s Some information recording information etc is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in AVCHD P...

Page 37: ...ast forward Frame by frame rewind while pausing Frame by frame forward while pausing Increase volume level Reduce volume level About fast forward rewind playback Touch during playback to fast forward touch to fast rewind The fast forward rewind speed increases if you touch again The display on the screen changes from 5 to Touch to resume normal playback speed When using a high capacity card it is ...

Page 38: ...ng Pictures Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered Press To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted and then touch Touch DELETE SINGLE Confirmation screen is displayed Picture is deleted by selecting YES ...

Page 39: ...ssing 3 4 2 1 or by rotating the rear dial Menu Description of settings REC This menu lets you set the aspect ratio number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording MOTION PICTURE This menu lets you set the REC MODE REC QUALITY and other aspects for motion picture recording CUSTOM Operation of the unit such as displaying of the screen and button operations can be set up accordi...

Page 40: ...m at the very bottom and press 4 or rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen Press MENU SET or the rear dial Depending on the menu item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way Select the settings by pressing 3 4 or by rotating the rear dial The figure on the right is an example of setting I DYNAMIC from OFF to HIGH Press MENU SET or the rear dial to set or...

Page 41: ...g to other menus e g Switching to the SETUP menu from REC menu 1 Press 2 A Menu toggle icon 2 Press 4 or rotate the rear dial to select the SETUP menu icon 3 Press 1 or the rear dial Select a menu item next and set it A or or ...

Page 42: ...al to compensate the exposure A Exposure Compensation value B EXPO METER The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j5 EV to i5 EV When recording motion pictures the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j3 EV to i3 EV Select 0 to return to the original exposure Rotate the rear dial to display the EXPO METER However it does not appear in Mode Underexposed Prope...

Page 43: ... will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject set with a faster shutter speed When you want to create a trail effect set to a slower shutter speed Set the mode dial to Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed It will switch between shutter speed setting oper...

Page 44: ... and shutter speed It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed A Manual Exposure Assistance Manual Exposure Assistance The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adequate Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture v...

Page 45: ...0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions PDF format Insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied click A and then follow the messages on the screen to install Compatible OS Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http g...

Page 46: ...ffective pixels 16 000 000 pixels Image sensor 4 3q Live MOS sensor total pixel number 16 680 000 pixels Primary colour filter Digital Zoom Max 4k Extra Tele Conversion Except for the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio ON OFF simple enlargement compatible with lenses from other manufacturers Focus Auto Focus Manual Focus Face Detection AF Tracking 23 area focusing 1 area focusing Pinpoint ...

Page 47: ...rity AE A Shutter priority AE S Manual exposure M AUTO Exposure Compensation 1 3 EV Step j5 EV to i5 EV Metering Mode Multiple Centre weighted Spot LCD monitor 3 0q TFT LCD 3 2 Approx 460 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 Touch panel Viewfinder Colour LCD Viewfinder Approx 1 440 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 with diopter adjustment j4 to i4 diopter Flash Built in pop up flash GN 10 5...

Page 48: ...hen set to SH 1280k720 pixels 50p recording Approx 17 Mbps Sensor output is 25 frames sec MOTION JPEG With audio When set to HD 1280k720 pixels 30 frames sec When set to VGA 640k480 pixels 30 frames sec When set to QVGA 320k240 pixels 30 frames sec Quality RAW RAWiFine RAWiStandard Fine Standard MPOiFine MPOiStandard Recording file format Still Picture RAW JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File...

Page 49: ...rts Mass Approx 544 g 1 2 lb with the Interchangeable lens H FS014042 card and battery Approx 474 g 1 05 lb with the Interchangeable lens H PS14042 card and battery Approx 761 g 1 68 lb with the Interchangeable lens H FS045200 card and battery Approx 336 g 0 74 lb camera body Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC 32 oF to 104 oF Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Input AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 ...

Page 50: ... the STABILIZER is done in REC menu Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Angle of view 75x Wide to 29x Tele Filter diameter 52 mm 2 05 inch Max diameter Approx 60 6 mm 2 39 inch Overall length Approx 63 6 mm 2 50 inch from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount Mass Approx 165 g 0 36 lb Focal length f 14 mm to 42 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 84 mm Aperture type 7 diaphragm bla...

Page 51: ... 35 mm film camera equivalent 90 mm to 400 mm Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F4 0 Wide to F5 6 Tele Minimum aperture value F22 Lens construction 16 elements in 13 groups no aspherical lens In focus distance 1 0 m 3 28 feet to from the focus distance reference line Maximum image magnification 0 19k 35 mm film camera equivalent 0 38k Optical Image Stabili...

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