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... Battery...26 About the Card ...27 • About cards that can be used with this unit 27 • Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time......... 28 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 29 • Changing the Clock Setting 30 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 31 Tips for taking good pictures 33 • Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function 33 Using the Viewfinder 34 • Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder 34 • About the Eye...
... Battery...26 About the Card ...27 • About cards that can be used with this unit 27 • Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time......... 28 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 29 • Changing the Clock Setting 30 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 31 Tips for taking good pictures 33 • Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function 33 Using the Viewfinder 34 • Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder 34 • About the Eye...
DMCG5 User Guide
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...that supports the power zoom (electrically operated zoom), the camera assigns the [ZOOM] operation. • When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS014042, H-FS45150) that does not support the power zoom, the camera assigns the [EXP.] operation. Item [AUTO] [ZOOM] [EXP.] Settings When the lens is replaced, the camera automatically assigns the setting suitable for Exposure Compensation (P88). The default setting is set. - 15 - Exposure compensation is operable. (In the Manual Exposure Mode: Aperture setting is operable.) • Exit the menu after it is [AUTO]. 1 Select [Function Lever...
...that supports the power zoom (electrically operated zoom), the camera assigns the [ZOOM] operation. • When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS014042, H-FS45150) that does not support the power zoom, the camera assigns the [EXP.] operation. Item [AUTO] [ZOOM] [EXP.] Settings When the lens is replaced, the camera automatically assigns the setting suitable for Exposure Compensation (P88). The default setting is set. - 15 - Exposure compensation is operable. (In the Manual Exposure Mode: Aperture setting is operable.) • Exit the menu after it is [AUTO]. 1 Select [Function Lever...
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... longer operate normally. Furthermore, do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Format it on the card may no further data writing, deletion or formatting is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. 2 • Do not format the card on the card. • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not subject the camera to...
... longer operate normally. Furthermore, do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Format it on the card may no further data writing, deletion or formatting is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. 2 • Do not format the card on the card. • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not subject the camera to...
DMCG5 User Guide
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... adjusted by the aperture value you set. Manual Exposure Mode (P119) The exposure is automatically determined by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Custom Mode (P139) Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Creative Control Mode (P130) Record while checking the image effect. - 32 - ∫ Basic Basic Intelligent Auto Mode (P42) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically set . Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P46) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera, but color...
... adjusted by the aperture value you set. Manual Exposure Mode (P119) The exposure is automatically determined by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Custom Mode (P139) Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Creative Control Mode (P130) Record while checking the image effect. - 32 - ∫ Basic Basic Intelligent Auto Mode (P42) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically set . Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P46) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera, but color...
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Basic Taking a still picture • Set the drive mode to [ ] by pressing 4( ). 1 Select the Recording Mode. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to [ON]. 3 Press the shutter button fully (push it 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] (P167) is set initially to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in further), and take the picture. 3.5 60 AB - 38 -
Basic Taking a still picture • Set the drive mode to [ ] by pressing 4( ). 1 Select the Recording Mode. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to [ON]. 3 Press the shutter button fully (push it 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] (P167) is set initially to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in further), and take the picture. 3.5 60 AB - 38 -
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... to F4.0 [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is automatically set to [ISO160]. - Note • The shutter speed is attached]. - 50 - You can take pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to F3.5 [when the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS014042) is set between about 20 seconds and 1/4000th of the subject. When the [Sensitivity...
... to F4.0 [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is automatically set to [ISO160]. - Note • The shutter speed is attached]. - 50 - You can take pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to F3.5 [when the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS014042) is set between about 20 seconds and 1/4000th of the subject. When the [Sensitivity...
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... the remote control of the last-used menu item for details. Exif is a file format for 3D pictures. [ ]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television. [3D Playback] [ ]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible with Exif. Basic Settings that have been recorded with other equipment. • The display is not rotated during Multi Playback. - 75 - to view pictures in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is performed with the buttons on...
... the remote control of the last-used menu item for details. Exif is a file format for 3D pictures. [ ]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television. [3D Playback] [ ]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible with Exif. Basic Settings that have been recorded with other equipment. • The display is not rotated during Multi Playback. - 75 - to view pictures in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is performed with the buttons on...
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.... Note • Be careful not to [Œ] while the flash is activated. - 84 - Dark background landscape will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated twice. Item Description of settings ‰ ([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. ([Forced On/ • Use this when you take pictures in Flash Applicable modes: A To open the flash Slide the flash open lever.
.... Note • Be careful not to [Œ] while the flash is activated. - 84 - Dark background landscape will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated twice. Item Description of settings ‰ ([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. ([Forced On/ • Use this when you take pictures in Flash Applicable modes: A To open the flash Slide the flash open lever.
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... charge the Flash if you use Auto Review. Note • When recording with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn dark and the control of a second. • In Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene. We recommend detaching the lens hood. • It may be selected is 1/160 of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may take time to take pictures...
... charge the Flash if you use Auto Review. Note • When recording with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn dark and the control of a second. • In Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene. We recommend detaching the lens hood. • It may be selected is 1/160 of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may take time to take pictures...
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... picture. [Face Recog.] is initially set for the names displayed when taking pictures is located towards the back or on the camera. [Face Recog.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered. • The following cases. - [Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode) - [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode...
... picture. [Face Recog.] is initially set for the names displayed when taking pictures is located towards the back or on the camera. [Face Recog.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered. • The following cases. - [Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode) - [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode...
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... as color or picture quality of the effect to another Recording Mode or this unit is turned on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P64. • [Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to record. Changing these menus is reflected in advance. ¢ This is disabled when Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode is selected. Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on and off. • In Scene Guide Mode, a photo...
... as color or picture quality of the effect to another Recording Mode or this unit is turned on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P64. • [Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to record. Changing these menus is reflected in advance. ¢ This is disabled when Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode is selected. Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on and off. • In Scene Guide Mode, a photo...
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... to [ ], [ ] or [ ] in RAW images: - [Photo Style]/[i.Dynamic]/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Space] ([Rec] menu) - You can record a RAW image and a JPEG image ([A] or [›]) simultaneously.¢1 You can be deleted. ¢2 It is set to P36 for details. - 150 - When [HDR] is fixed to maximum recordable pixels ([L]) for increasing the number of shots without changing the number of settings A JPEG image in which the pictures are not reflected in...
... to [ ], [ ] or [ ] in RAW images: - [Photo Style]/[i.Dynamic]/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Space] ([Rec] menu) - You can record a RAW image and a JPEG image ([A] or [›]) simultaneously.¢1 You can be deleted. ¢2 It is set to P36 for details. - 150 - When [HDR] is fixed to maximum recordable pixels ([L]) for increasing the number of shots without changing the number of settings A JPEG image in which the pictures are not reflected in...
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... Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode) - [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode) [Rec Mode] Applicable modes: This sets up the data format of settings Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P64. • [Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection. Select this format to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing...
... Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode) - [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode) [Rec Mode] Applicable modes: This sets up the data format of settings Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P64. • [Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection. Select this format to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing...
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... picture. [Auto Review] [HOLD]: The pictures are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P88) referring to the histogram (P164) and then taking the picture again. Recording This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture. [Guide Line] [ ]/[ ] [ ]: Position can take pictures with Auto Bracket. (Will not hold) • [Auto Review] is disabled when Burst Mode is set to [ ] or [ ], switching of the playback screen display or enlargement by viewing the size...
... picture. [Auto Review] [HOLD]: The pictures are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P88) referring to the histogram (P164) and then taking the picture again. Recording This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture. [Guide Line] [ ]/[ ] [ ]: Position can take pictures with Auto Bracket. (Will not hold) • [Auto Review] is disabled when Burst Mode is set to [ ] or [ ], switching of the playback screen display or enlargement by viewing the size...
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... [ ]: Reduce Drag: Move • You can also move using the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1. • Enlarge/reduce can enlarge and then clip the important part of the cropped picture will not be performed by rotating the rear dial. 4 Touch [Set]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can also be copied to images having undergone [Cropping]. - 183 - Motion pictures - Pictures taken with [Text Stamp] -
... [ ]: Reduce Drag: Move • You can also move using the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1. • Enlarge/reduce can enlarge and then clip the important part of the cropped picture will not be performed by rotating the rear dial. 4 Touch [Set]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can also be copied to images having undergone [Cropping]. - 183 - Motion pictures - Pictures taken with [Text Stamp] -
DMCG5 User Guide
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... operating instructions of the image. • Up to approx. 490 3D pictures can be recorded on a 2 GB card. (When the aspect ratio is set to [X], and the quality is 0.6 m (1.97 feet) to approximately 1 m (3.29 feet), horizontal disparity becomes too great, and you to take 3D pictures for details. - 189 - Connecting to other equipment Enjoying 3D pictures Taking 3D pictures Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens...
... operating instructions of the image. • Up to approx. 490 3D pictures can be recorded on a 2 GB card. (When the aspect ratio is set to [X], and the quality is 0.6 m (1.97 feet) to approximately 1 m (3.29 feet), horizontal disparity becomes too great, and you to take 3D pictures for details. - 189 - Connecting to other equipment Enjoying 3D pictures Taking 3D pictures Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens...
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... [Motion Picture] menu will be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional), the following icons are displayed. [ ]: MPOiFine (Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded simultaneously.) [ ]: MPOiStandard (Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded simultaneously.) ([Custom] menu) • [AF/AE Lock]/[Quick AF]/[Eye Sensor AF]/[Direct Focus Area]/[Focus Priority]/[Shutter AF]/[Pinpoint AF Time]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/[MF Guide]/[Power Zoom Lens]/[Video Button]/[Rec...
... [Motion Picture] menu will be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional), the following icons are displayed. [ ]: MPOiFine (Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded simultaneously.) [ ]: MPOiStandard (Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded simultaneously.) ([Custom] menu) • [AF/AE Lock]/[Quick AF]/[Eye Sensor AF]/[Direct Focus Area]/[Focus Priority]/[Shutter AF]/[Pinpoint AF Time]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/[MF Guide]/[Power Zoom Lens]/[Video Button]/[Rec...
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...; Editing functions of [Playback] menu ([Title Edit]/[Text Stamp]/[Video Divide]/[Resize]/[Cropping]/ [Rotate]/[Favorite]¢/[Print Set]¢/[Protect]¢/[Face Rec Edit]¢) ¢ Can be displayed. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Preparations: Set the [HDMI Mode] to [AUTO] or [1080i]. (P74) Set the [3D Playback] to [ ]. (P75) Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI mini cable and display the playback screen. (P193...
...; Editing functions of [Playback] menu ([Title Edit]/[Text Stamp]/[Video Divide]/[Resize]/[Cropping]/ [Rotate]/[Favorite]¢/[Print Set]¢/[Protect]¢/[Face Rec Edit]¢) ¢ Can be displayed. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Preparations: Set the [HDMI Mode] to [AUTO] or [1080i]. (P74) Set the [3D Playback] to [ ]. (P75) Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI mini cable and display the playback screen. (P193...
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... and right of the pictures. • Change the screen mode on the TV model. • For cards compatible with the HDMI mini cable (optional). • When you connect the USB connection cable (supplied) simultaneously with playback, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. - 194 - Connecting to other equipment 2 Turn on the TV and select the input to match the connector in use. 3 Turn the camera on and then press...
... and right of the pictures. • Change the screen mode on the TV model. • For cards compatible with the HDMI mini cable (optional). • When you connect the USB connection cable (supplied) simultaneously with playback, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. - 194 - Connecting to other equipment 2 Turn on the TV and select the input to match the connector in use. 3 Turn the camera on and then press...
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.... Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on a PC etc. (P77) Data will be used with pictures that cannot be deleted. [Lens not found, or shoot w/o lens in Custom menu is set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P172) to [ON] in some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on the screen in the custom menu. [The lens is not attached properly. The major messages are described below as examples. [This picture is protected] > Delete the picture after...
.... Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on a PC etc. (P77) Data will be used with pictures that cannot be deleted. [Lens not found, or shoot w/o lens in Custom menu is set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P172) to [ON] in some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on the screen in the custom menu. [The lens is not attached properly. The major messages are described below as examples. [This picture is protected] > Delete the picture after...