Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Basic Operating Instructions Manual Download

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VQT4M51 (ENG)

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About the battery charger

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The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.

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Cautions for Use

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Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional).

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Do not use the synchro cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
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Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined
space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

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Summary of Contents for Lumix DMC-GH3

Page 1: ...Model No DMC GH3A DMC GH3H DMC GH3 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use 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 VQT4M51 F1012SM0 ...

Page 2: ...ur own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted Information for Your Safety Product identification marking WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not expose this unit to rain moisture dripping or splashing Use only the recommended accessories Do not remove covers Do not repair this un...

Page 3: ...roducts from our DoC server http www doc panasonic de Contact to Authorized Representative Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany This product is intended for general consumer Category 3 This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2 4 GHz WLAN CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the type ...

Page 4: ...ord is connected to an electrical outlet Cautions for Use Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter DMW RSL1 optional Do not use the synchro cables with the length of 3 m 9 8 feet or more CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space Ensure this unit is well ventilated ...

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: ...ite Settings Programme AE Mode 35 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture Shutter Speed 36 Aperture Priority AE Mode 36 Shutter Priority AE Mode 36 Manual Exposure Mode 37 Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed Preview Mode 38 Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded Scene Guide Mode 38 Taking Pictures with different image effects Creative Control Mode 39 One Point Color 3...

Page 7: ... Select a destination from Favorite 62 Selecting the connection method 63 Connecting via a wireless access point 63 Connecting directly 65 Playback on TV 66 Displaying the picture on TV right after taking it Displaying the picture on TV by playing it back on the camera 66 Send Images While Recording 67 When sending images to smartphone tablet 67 When sending images to PC 68 When sending images to ...

Page 8: ...er 5 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 h...

Page 9: ... unit is disabled Use with the built in flash closed Securely close each door part socket cap and terminal cover of this unit When you attach detach the lens or cap or open close the door make sure to prevent sand dust and water droplets from entering the interior of this unit If this unit is exposed to water or other liquids wipe off the liquid with soft dry cloths after use Do not place your han...

Page 10: ...le 10 CD ROM Software Use it to install the software to your PC 11 CD ROM Operating Instructions for advanced features Use it to install to your PC 12 Shoulder Strap 13 Hot shoe cover 3 1 This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions 2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase 3 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase 4 The interchangeab...

Page 11: ...s kit that includes the interchangeable lens H HS12035 is not commercially available in some regions Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories You can purchase the accessories separately VKF4971 DMC GH3A DMC GH3H DMC GH3 1 2 3 4 5 VYC0997 VYC1084 VYF3250 VFC4315 VFC4605 VKF4971 VKF4971 H VS014140 VYF3480 H HS12035 6 7 K1HY08YY0025 8 9 10 VFF1067 11 12 DMW BLF19E DMW BTC1...

Page 12: ...nd debit cards accepted All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK It couldn t be simpler Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products Take a browse on our website for further details Optional Accessories Lithum Ion Battery DMW BLF19 Battery Charger DMW BTC10 AC Adaptor 1 DMW AC8 DC Coupler 1 DMW DCC1...

Page 13: ...0300 H FS045200 H FS014042 H FS014045 H F007014 H F008 H ES045 H X025 H H020 H H014 The 3D Interchangeable Lens H FT012 Mount Adaptor DMW MA1 DMW MA2M DMW MA3R Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Me...

Page 14: ...Focus mode lever P48 18 Rear dial 19 Motion picture button P27 20 Speaker Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger Doing so may make sound difficult to hear 21 Touch screen monitor P17 22 Q MENU button P24 Fn2 button P25 23 Auto Focus Mode button P48 Fn3 button P25 24 Delete Cancel button P33 Fn4 button P25 25 MENU SET button P17 23 26 Control dial P17 Cursor buttons P17 27 DISP button...

Page 15: ...Flash open button P43 37 Stereo microphone Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger Doing so may make sound difficult to record 38 Status indicator P21 39 Camera ON OFF switch P21 40 Wi Fi connection lamp 41 Focus distance reference mark 42 MIC socket 43 Headphone socket 44 HDMI socket P76 45 AV OUT DIGITAL socket P76 79 80 46 REMOTE socket 47 Shoulder strap eyelet P18 Be sure to at...

Page 16: ...or when recording motion pictures If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc the motion picture will not be recorded If you lost the terminal cover VKF5104 please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or Panasonic Lens H HS12035 LUMIX G X VARIO 12 35 mm F2 8 ASPH POWER O I S H VS...

Page 17: ...tc This can also be used to move to the next image during playback etc Pinch enlarge reduce Pinch the touch panel apart enlarge or together reduce with two fingers Use to enlarge reduce the played back images or AF area Pressing the cursor button Selection of items or setting of values etc is performed Pressing MENU SET Confirmation of setting contents etc is performed This document expresses the ...

Page 18: ...lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder Do not wrap the strap around your neck It may result in injury or accident Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it I...

Page 19: ...etach the battery after charging is completed Charging time The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used The charging time for the battery in hot cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal Charging the Battery 1 Connect the AC mains lead 2...

Page 20: ...e card out upright About cards that can be used with this unit SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB About the motion picture recording and SD speed class Confirm the SD Speed Class the speed standard regarding continuous writing on a card label etc when you record a motion picture Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or more for AVCHD MP4 m...

Page 21: ...enu P23 Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected The clock is not set when the camera is shipped 1 Turn the camera on The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on 2 Press MENU SET 3 Press 2 1 to select the items year month day hour minute and press 3 4 to set 4 Press MENU SET to set 5 Press MENU SET Formatting the card initialisation Setting Date Time Clock ...

Page 22: ... display A LVF Fn5 button B Eye sensor Switching the Monitor Viewfinder manually Press LVF Diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly C Diopter adjustment dial Using the Viewfinder LVF Fn5 button can be used in two ways as LVF or as Fn5 function 5 At the time of purchase it is initially set to LVF Monitor Switch ...

Page 23: ...ions can be set up according to your preferences Setup P88 This menu lets you perform the clock settings select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera You can also configure the settings of Wi Fi related functions Playback P90 This menu lets you set the Protection Cropping or Print Settings etc of recorded pictures 2 Press 3 4 of ...

Page 24: ...e setting 4 Press Q MENU to exit the menu once the setting is complete You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway Close the menu Press or press the shutter button halfway Switching to other menus e g Switching to the Setup menu from Rec menu 1 Press 2 2 Press 3 4 to select or another of the menu toggle icons A 3 Press 1 Select a menu item next and set it Q MENU Fn2 button can be...

Page 25: ...1 Fn2 Fn3 Fn4 or Fn5 or touch Fn6 or Fn7 1 Select the function buttons you want to assign the function from the Fn Button Set in the Custom menu P23 2 Press 3 4 to select the function you want to assign and then press MENU SET Assign your favourite functions to each of the function buttons Exit the menu after it is set ロヷョョㄏブヲハヮユワヶョㄏビョㄏフョㄏピ Fn6 Fn7 Fn6 Fn6 Fn6 Fn6 Fn7 Fn7 Fn7 Fn7 ョㄏヒヸㄊノョㄊ ...

Page 26: ...ue 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 Release Priority is set initially to FOCUS 3 Press the shutter button fully push it in further and take the picture 60 60 60 2 8 2 8 2 8 AB ...

Page 27: ...ded content is played back with multiple files Item Format AVCHD Select this format to record HD high definition video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection MP4 Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on your PC MOV Data format for image editing 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time The r...

Page 28: ...n monitor recording information 1 F Turned off 1 It is displayed when the Monitor Info Disp of the Custom menu is set to ON Settings can be adjusted directly by touching each of the items displayed on the screen If approximately 10 seconds elapses without an operation being performed part of the display will disappear Press DISP or touch the monitor to make the display reappear 98 98 98 0 AFS AFS ...

Page 29: ...8k 16k You can move the enlarged part by pressing 3 4 2 1 of the cursor button or dragging the screen P17 You can also enlarge 2k the image by double touching the part you want to enlarge If you double touch the enlarged image the magnification is reset to 1k You can also enlarge reduce the image by pinching out pinching in P17 on the part you want to enlarge reduce 1 98 1 98 1 98 1 98 2 0X 2 0X 2...

Page 30: ...er of recorded pictures Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Playback 1 Rotate the rear dial left to display the Calendar screen 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the date to be played back If there were no pictures recorded during a month that month is not displayed 3 Press MENU SET to display the images that are recorded in selected date Rotate the rear dial left to return to the Calendar scre...

Page 31: ...cording time After playback starts the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen Touching in the middle of the screen allows you to play back motion pictures Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback Playing Back Motion Pictures 3 Play Pause 4 Stop 2 Fast rewind 1 Fast forward Frame by frame rewind while pausing Frame by frame forward while pausing Control dial left Reduce volume ...

Page 32: ...on 1 If approximately 10 seconds elapses without an operation being performed part of the display will disappear Press DISP or touch the monitor to make the display reappear 2 This is displayed if Highlight in the Custom menu is set to ON Changing the information displayed on the playback screen 60 F2 8 0 AWB AWB 1 98 98 1 98 200 100 0001 F2 8 60 P s RGB AFS 200 0 WB WB ISO ISO AWB STD STD STD F2 ...

Page 33: ... In Playback Mode press 2 Press 3 4 to select Delete Multi or Delete All and then press MENU SET Delete All Confirmation screen is displayed Pictures are deleted by selecting Yes It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favourite when All Delete Except Favorite is selected with the Delete All set 3 When Delete Multi is selected Press 3 4 2 1 to select the picture and then press...

Page 34: ...usted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted Creative Video Mode P56 Allows you to set the aperture value and shutter speed and record motion pictures with slow and quick effects You cannot take still pictures Custom Mode P42 Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings Scene Guide Mode P38 This allows you to take pictures that match the scene...

Page 35: ... Programme Shift by rotating the rear dial or front dial Rotate the front rear dial to display Expo Meter B The Programme Shift indication A appears on the screen To cancel Programme Shift turn off this unit or rotate the front rear dial until the Programme Shift indication disappears In Programme AE Mode you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure This...

Page 36: ...recording screen To check on the recording screen please use Preview P38 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 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial or the front dial A Shutter speed B Exposure meter The effects of the set shutter speed wi...

Page 37: ...pen for a long time to take pictures of fireworks a night scene etc When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to B noise may become visible To avoid picture noise we recommend setting Long Shtr NR in the Rec menu to ON before taking pictures The Manual Exposure Assistance does not appear This cannot be used when Electronic Shutter is set to ON It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode ...

Page 38: ...a will set optimal exposure colour and focus allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press 2 1 to select the scene You can also select the scene by dragging the example images 3 Press MENU SET to set To enjoy a variety of picture effects Press DISP or touch on the scene selection screen to display explanations etc for picture effects to suit the scene T...

Page 39: ...frame with 3 4 2 1 3 Press MENU SET to set 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press 3 4 to select the image effects filters You can also select the image effects filters by touching the example images Press DISP or touch to display the explanation for the selected image effect 3 Press MENU SET to set Adjust the effect to fit your preferences 1 Press 2 Rotate the rear dial to adjust The items that can be set...

Page 40: ...o Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 2 Align the screen with the subject When the camera identifies the optimum scene the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds after which its colour changes to the usual red When the subject is touched AF Tracking function works It is also possible by pressing and then pressing the shutter button halfway You can easily set the blurriness of the ba...

Page 41: ...bluish colour Press again to return to the recording screen Recording images by changing the brightness or colour tone Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 1 Press MENU SET when in Intelligent Auto Mode 2 Press 1 to select and then press MENU SET Press DISP or touch to display the description of the selected mode When the menu does not appear select the tab on the menu screen Setting brightness 1 Press 2 Ro...

Page 42: ...is executed You can easily call up the settings you have registered using Cust Set Mem 1 Set the mode dial to or If you set the mode dial to the camera calls a custom setting registered to or The last custom setting you used is called To change the custom setting step 2 3 2 Press MENU SET to display the menu 3 Press 2 1 to select the custom setting you want to use and then press MENU SET Changing ...

Page 43: ... becomes possible by opening the built in flash A To open the built in flash Turn the camera on and press the flash open button B To close the built in flash Press the built in flash until it clicks Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera Be sure to close the built in flash when not in use Feature Optical Zoom Extra Tele Conversion EX P84 85 Digital Zoom P84 Recording magnification Differ...

Page 44: ...between the subject and the background 1 Press 2 Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure A Exposure Compensation value B Flash Adjust You can switch the functions between the rear dial and the front dial by pressing DISP Select n0 to return to the original exposure 3 Rotate the front dial to adjust the flash output Only available when Auto Exposure Comp in Flash in the Rec menu is set to O...

Page 45: ...O sensitivity according to the brightness of the subject within the range not exceeding the selected upper limit 2 Only available when Extended ISO is set ISO sensitivity Settings AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness Maximum ISO3200 With the flash on ISO1600 1 Intelligent The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brig...

Page 46: ...e White Balance You can also make fine adjustments by touching the White Balance graph To reset press DISP 4 Press to set You can also press the shutter button halfway to set It will operate as AWB during motion picture recording 2 A AMBER ORANGE 1 B BLUE BLUISH 3 G GREEN GREENISH 4 M MAGENTA REDDISH Item Recording conditions AWB Automatic adjustment V When taking pictures outdoors under a clear s...

Page 47: ...ate the rear dial or front dial to select or and then press 3 3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press MENU SET You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin As the colour temperature increas...

Page 48: ...screen Set the Touch AF of the Touch Settings in the Custom menu to ON 1 Set the focus mode lever to AFS AFF or AFC P49 2 Press 3 Press 2 1 to select AF Mode and then press MENU SET AF area selection screen is displayed when 4 is pressed while š Ø or is selected Fn3 button can be used in two ways as AF Mode or as Fn3 function 3 At the time of purchase it is initially set to AF Mode Refer to P25 fo...

Page 49: ...ill Scenery anniversary photograph etc AFS is an abbreviation of Auto Focus Single Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway Focus will be fixed while it is pressed halfway AFF Movement cannot be predicted Children pets etc AFF is an abbreviation of Auto Focus Flexible In this mode focusing is performed automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway If the sub...

Page 50: ...o setting The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the centre of the screen You can achieve a more precise focus on a point that is smaller than Ø Setting up position of the AF area Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function 1 Select and press 4 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to set the focus position and then press MENU SET The assist screen is enlarged to approximately 5 times...

Page 51: ...reen for the enlarged area deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button and then pressing MENU SET It will switch to the setting screen for the enlarged area by pressing the cursor button when the Direct Focus Area in the Custom menu is set to ON Changing the display of the MF Assist You can switch the magnification factor between approx 4 times 5 times and 10 times In the case of 4 times ...

Page 52: ...d then press shutter button fully A AE Lock indication When AE LOCK is set after pressing the shutter button halfway to focus press the shutter button fully AF AE Lock Locking of the focus and exposure can be set in AF AE Lock in the Custom menu Item Settings AE LOCK Only the exposure is locked AEL aperture value the shutter speed light when the exposure is set AF LOCK Only the focus is locked AFL...

Page 53: ...Super high speed H High speed M Middle speed L Low speed Burst speed pictures second 20 6 4 2 Live View during Burst Mode None None Available Available 1 With RAW files 18 2 3 Without RAW files Max 80 Depends on the capacity of the card 3 1 Number of recordable pictures 2 Depending on the recording conditions the number of frames in a burst may be reduced For example when i Resolution of the recor...

Page 54: ...racket indication If you press and hold the shutter button the number of pictures that you set is taken The Auto Bracket indication blinks until the number of pictures that you set is taken The picture count is reset to 0 if you change the Auto Bracket setting or turn the camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken Changing the settings for Single Burst Settings Step and Sequence in ...

Page 55: ...to connect with TV by using HDMI mini cable optional You can record motion pictures while hearing the sounds that are being recorded by connecting a commercially available headphones to this unit Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m 9 8 feet or more Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at hi...

Page 56: ...23 3 Press 3 4 to select P A S or M and then press MENU SET The operation for changing the aperture value or shutter speed is the same as the operation for setting the mode dial to or 4 Start recording Press the motion picture button or the shutter button to start recording a motion picture Still pictures cannot be taken 5 Stop recording Press the motion picture button or the shutter button to sto...

Page 57: ...ation while recording motion pictures Set Silent Operation in the Motion Picture menu to ON 1 Start recording 2 Touch 3 Touch icon to display the setting screen 4 Drag the slide bar to set The speed of the zoom operation varies depending on the position you touch 5 Stop recording Motion pictures in slow and fast motion Item Settings OFF Records 0 4 times 0 48 times and 0 8 times slower Records 1 6...

Page 58: ...et to MP4 1 Select Time Code in the Motion Picture menu P23 2 Press 3 4 to select the item and then press MENU SET Settings Description of settings Time Code Display ON OFF Count Up REC RUN Counts the time code only when recording motion pictures FREE RUN Counts the time code even when not recording including when this unit is turned off Time Code Value Reset Sets to 00 00 00 00 hour minute second...

Page 59: ...ing them to WEB services P62 Sending the acquired location information to the camera P62 By linking with the DLNA compatible TV you can display pictures on TV right after taking them or display them on TV later by playing them back on the camera Send Images While Recording P67 Send Images Stored in the Camera P71 Every time you take a picture the picture can be automatically sent to a specified lo...

Page 60: ...to this unit with Wi Fi Direct Android OS 4 0 or above is required 1 Press Wi Fi Installing the smartphone tablet app LUMIX LINK For AndroidTM apps For iOS apps Version 2 1 As of October 2012 OS Android 2 2 Android 4 0 iOS 4 3 iOS 6 0 Installation procedure 1 Connect your Android device to a network 2 Select Google PlayTM Store 3 Enter LUMIX LINK into the search box 4 Select LUMIX LINK and install...

Page 61: ...fway from a smartphone tablet To stop the recording operate the camera A motion picture is not displayed on the screen of the smartphone tablet during while its recording is taking place The recorded images are saved in the camera Some settings are not available The screen differs depending on the operating system On your smartphone tablet The default connection method is set to Manual Connection ...

Page 62: ...Select a destination from Favorite Performing Reset Wi Fi Settings clears the history and the contents saved in Select a destination from Favorite 1 Press Wi Fi 2 Press 3 4 to select Select a destination from History and then press MENU SET 3 Select the desired connection setting with 3 4 and then press MENU SET To display the connection detail press DISP 1 Press Wi Fi 2 Press 3 4 to select Select...

Page 63: ... wireless access point 3 Press MENU SET Refer to the wireless access point instruction manual for details Connecting via a wireless access point Connection method Description of settings WPS Push Button Save push button type wireless access point that is compatible with Wi Fi Protected SetupTM with a WPS mark P63 WPS PIN code Save PIN code type wireless access point that is compatible with Wi Fi P...

Page 64: ...ep 1 of If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility connecting by Manual Connection select Manual Input by pressing 3 4 then press MENU SET 2 Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are connecting to then select Set 3 Press 3 4 to select the network authentication type and press MENU SET For information on network authentication see the manual of the wireless access point 4 Press 3 4 t...

Page 65: ...ess MENU SET 3 Press 3 4 to select the device to connect to and then press MENU SET Read the operating instructions of your device for details WPS Connection WPS Push Button 1 Press 3 4 to select WPS Push Button and then press MENU SET 2 Set the device to WPS mode You can wait longer for a connection by pressing the DISP button on this unit WPS PIN code 1 Press 3 4 to select WPS PIN code and then ...

Page 66: ...s 3 4 to select a device you want to connect and then press MENU SET When the connection is established the screen is displayed 6 Take or play back pictures on this unit To change the setting or disconnect press Wi Fi Displaying the picture on TV right after taking it Displaying the picture on TV by playing it back on the camera Preparations Set the TV to DLNA waiting Mode Read the operating instr...

Page 67: ... New Connection and then press MENU SET When connecting with the setting you used before you can select the connection destination from Select a destination from History P62 or Select a destination from Favorite P62 3 Press 3 4 to select Send Images While Recording and then press MENU SET 4 Press 3 4 to select Smartphone and then press MENU SET 5 Select the connection method 6 Press 3 4 to select ...

Page 68: ... to connect to and then press MENU SET 7 Press 3 4 to select the folder you want to send and then press MENU SET When the connection is complete the screen is displayed To change the send setting press DISP 8 Take pictures To change the setting or disconnect press Wi Fi You cannot change the settings while sending pictures Wait until sending is complete When sending images to PC Preparations Turn ...

Page 69: ...tion from Select a destination from History P62 or Select a destination from Favorite P62 3 Press 3 4 to select Send Images While Recording and then press MENU SET 4 Press 3 4 to select Web service and then press MENU SET 5 Press 3 4 to select connection method and then press MENU SET P63 6 Press 3 4 2 1 to select a WEB service you want to connect and then press MENU SET When the connection is com...

Page 70: ... device you want to connect and then press MENU SET When the connection is complete the screen is displayed To change the send setting press DISP 8 Take pictures To change the setting or disconnect press Wi Fi You cannot change the settings while sending pictures Wait until sending is complete When sending images to AV device Preparations When sending a picture to Home set your device to DLNA wait...

Page 71: ...you used before you can select the connection destination from Select a destination from History P62 or Select a destination from Favorite P62 3 Press 3 4 to select Send Images Stored in the Camera and then press MENU SET 4 Press 3 4 to select Smartphone and then press MENU SET 5 Select the connection method 6 Press 3 4 to select a device you want to connect and then press MENU SET When the connec...

Page 72: ...with the setting you used before you can select the connection destination from Select a destination from History P62 or Select a destination from Favorite P62 3 Press 3 4 to select Send Images Stored in the Camera and then press MENU SET 4 Press 3 4 to select Cloud Sync Service and then press MENU SET 5 Press 3 4 to select connection method and then press MENU SET P63 6 Check the send setting Whe...

Page 73: ... SET P63 6 Press 3 4 2 1 to select a WEB service you want to connect and then press MENU SET When the connection is complete the screen is displayed To change the send setting press DISP 7 Press 3 4 to select Single Select or Multi Select and then press MENU SET To change the setting or disconnect press Wi Fi 8 Select and send the images When sending images to WEB Service Preparations You need to ...

Page 74: ...a device you want to connect and then press MENU SET When the connection is complete the screen is displayed To change the send setting press DISP 8 Press 3 4 to select Single Select or Multi Select and then press MENU SET To change the setting or disconnect press Wi Fi 9 Select and send the images When sending images to AV device Preparations When sending a picture to Home set your device to DLNA...

Page 75: ...t a printer you want to connect and then press MENU SET 7 Select pictures and then print P80 To change the setting or disconnect press Wi Fi When sending images to Printer Preparations You can print out recorded pictures wirelessly from a PictBridge wireless LAN compatible printer Compliant with the DPS over IP standards See the following website for information on the PictBridge wireless LAN comp...

Page 76: ...ll switch automatically and playback screen is displayed when connected to a VIERA Link compatible TV using an HDMI mini cable with the VIERA Link set to ON Preparations Turn this unit and the TV off To connect with an HDMI mini cable optional Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional Part numbers RP CDHM15 1 5 m 5 feet RP CDHM30 3 0 m 10 feet To connect with an A...

Page 77: ...stall a shortcut to the trial version download site Windows support Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Mac support OS X v10 1 v10 8 AVCHD motion pictures may not be imported correctly when copied as files or folder With Windows always import AVCHD motion pictures using PHOTOfunSTUDIO one of the programmes on the CD ROM supplied With a Mac AVCHD motion pictures can be imported using iMovie 11 Note ...

Page 78: ...r more WindowsR 7 64bit Free hard disk space 450 MB or more for installing software Refer to the operating instructions of PHOTOfunSTUDIO PDF for further operating environment For details on SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3 1 SE please read the support site given on P77 2 Insert the CD ROM with the supplied software When you insert the supplied CD ROM the install menu will start 3 Click on the Recommen...

Page 79: ...ptional A USB connection cable supplied B Align the marks and insert 2 Press 3 4 to select PC and then press MENU SET If USB Mode is set to PC in the Setup menu in advance the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the USB Mode selection screen When the camera is connected to a PC while USB Mode is set to PictBridge PTP a message may appear on the PC screen In that cas...

Page 80: ... Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable DMW USBC1 optional A USB connection cable supplied B Align the marks and insert 2 Press 3 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU SET 1 Press 3 2 Press 3 4 to select an item and then press MENU SET Preparations Turn on the camera and the printer Perform the print quality and other...

Page 81: ...rsion when taking still pictures 20 ISO sensitivity 21 Exposure compensation value Brightness Manual Exposure Assistance 22 Shutter speed 23 Aperture value 24 Metering Mode 25 Exposure meter Focal distance display Step zoom 26 AF area 27 Card displayed only during recording Elapsed recording time 5 1 Displayed only on the on monitor recording information screen 2 Only available when a lens that su...

Page 82: ...ation 3 Title 3 17 Number of days that have passed since the departure date 18 Currently retrieving information icon 19 Stamped with text indication Elapsed playback time 1 20 Favourites Cable disconnection prohibit icon 21 Folder File number 2 22 Colour space 4 23 Recorded date and time World Time 24 Histogram 1 m is an abbreviation for minute and s for second 2 This is not displayed for motion p...

Page 83: ...y for the self timer recording P55 i Dynamic Intelligent dynamic range control Automatically corrects contrast and exposure i Resolution Records pictures with more defined outlines and sense of clarity HDR You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich gradation Multi Exp Gives an effect like multi exposure up to 4 times equivalent per a single image T...

Page 84: ...et to anything other than L the Tele effect is increased without degradation in image quality P43 Digital Zoom Increases the Tele effect The higher the level of magnification the greater the degradation in image quality P43 Color Space Set this when you want to correct the colour reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC printer etc Stabilizer When camera shake is sensed during recording the c...

Page 85: ...57 Picture Mode Sets the recording method for still pictures during motion picture recording Continuous AF Continues to focus on the subject for which focus has been achieved Time Code Sets the time code P58 Rec Highlight White saturated areas appear blinking in black and white Ex Tele Conv Increases the Tele effect P43 Flkr Decrease The shutter speed can be fixed to reduce the flicker or striping...

Page 86: ...tter button Eye Sensor AF The camera automatically adjusts the focus when the eye sensor is active Pinpoint AF Time Sets the time for which the screen is enlarged when the shutter button is pressed halfway with Auto Focus Mode set to AF Assist Lamp AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low l...

Page 87: ...view Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture Fn Button Set You can assign various recording and other functions to the function button P25 Q MENU Switch the setting method of Quick Menu Dial Set Changes the operation methods of the front dial and rear dial Video Button Enables disables the motion picture button Power Zoom Lens Sets the screen display and...

Page 88: ...splay Viewfinder Brightness colour or red or blue tint of the Monitor Live Viewfinder is adjusted Monitor Luminance Set the monitor brightness to suit the amount of surrounding light Economy Suppresses the unit s power consumption to prevent the battery from being run down Battery Use Priority When batteries are inserted to both this unit and the battery grip you can set that which battery should ...

Page 89: ... settings are reset to the initial settings Reset Wi Fi Settings Reset all settings in the Wi Fi menu to factory default settings excluding LUMIX CLUB Pixel Refresh It will perform optimisation of imaging device and image processing Sensor Cleaning Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to the front of the imaging device is performed Format The card is formatted ...

Page 90: ...mments on the recorded pictures Text Stamp Stamps the recorded pictures with recording date and time names travel destination travel date etc Video Divide Splits the recorded motion picture in two Resize Reduces the image size number of pixels Cropping Crops the recorded image Rotate Rotate pictures manually in 90o steps Rotate Disp This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were ...

Page 91: ... radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected Always use the supplied cords and cables If you use optional accessories use the cords and the cables supplied with them Do not extend the cords or the cables Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals the body of the camera may be...

Page 92: ...e lens mount Do not let the blower brush touch the image sensor as the image sensor may get scratched Do not use any objects except a blower brush to clean the image sensor If you cannot remove the dirt or dust with the blower consult the dealer or Panasonic For care of the eye cup on the viewfinder Always remove the battery after use Place the removed battery in a plastic bag and store or keep aw...

Page 93: ...pixels Primary colour filter Digital Zoom Max 4k Extra Tele Conversion When taking still pictures Max 2k When a picture size of S 4 M aspect ratio of 4 3 is selected When recording motion pictures 2 4k 3 6k 4 8k Focus Auto Focus Manual Focus Face Detection AF Tracking 23 area focusing 1 area focusing Pinpoint Touch focus area selection possible Shutter system Focal plane shutter Burst recording Bu...

Page 94: ...e set2 White set3 White set4 White Balance K set Exposure AE Programme AE P Aperture priority 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 Monitor 3 0q OLED Monitor 3 2 Approx 610 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 Touch screen Viewfinder OLED Live Viewfinder 16 9 Approx 1 740 000 dots field of vi...

Page 95: ...otion pictures AVCHD 1920k1080 50p 28 Mbps 1920k1080 50i 17 Mbps 1920k1080 50i 24 Mbps 1920k1080 24p 24 Mbps Sensor output is 25 frames sec MP4 1920k1080 25p 20 Mbps 1280k720 25p 10 Mbps 640k480 25p 4 Mbps MOV 1920k1080 50p 50 Mbps IPB 1920k1080 25p 72 Mbps ALL Intra 1920k1080 25p 50 Mbps IPB 1920k1080 24p 72 Mbps ALL Intra 1920k1080 24p 50 Mbps IPB 1280k720 50p 72 Mbps ALL Intra When recording mo...

Page 96: ...m jack Headphone φ 3 5 mm jack Flash synchro Available Dimensions Approx 132 9 mm W k93 4 mm H k82 0 mm D 5 23q W k3 68q H k3 23q D excluding the projecting parts Mass Approx 550 g 1 21 lb with the card and battery Approx 470 g 1 04 lb camera body Approx 855 g 1 88 lb with the Interchangeable lens H HS12035 card and battery Approx 1010 g 2 23 lb with the Interchangeable lens H VS014140 card and ba...

Page 97: ...MW BLF19E Information for your safety Compliance standard IEEE 802 11b g n standard wireless LAN protocol Frequency range used central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz 11ch Encryption method Wi Fi compliant WPATM WPA2TM Access method Infrastructure mode Input AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A Output DC 8 4 V 0 65 A Voltage capacity 7 2 V 1860 mAh ...

Page 98: ... Yes None In focus distance 0 25 m 0 82 feet to from the focus distance reference line 0 5 m 1 6 feet to from the focus distance reference line Maximum image magnification 0 17k 35 mm film camera equivalent 0 34k 0 2k 35 mm film camera equivalent 0 4k Optical Image Stabiliser Available Available O I S switch Available Switching ON OFF Available Switching ON OFF Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Micro ...

Page 99: ...go marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation in Japan the United States the European Union and other countries Four Thirds and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation in Japan the United States the European Union and other countries SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC AVCHD AVCHD Progressive and the AVCHD Pr...

Page 100: ...ion marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance This product uses DynaFont from DynaComware Corporation DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent p...

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