DMCGF5 User Guide
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... available recording time 25 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 27 • Changing the Clock Setting 28 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 29 Tips for taking good pictures 31 • Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) ..........31 Taking a Still picture 32 • How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFF/AFC 32 • Taking a Still picture 34 • Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function 35 • Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen 36 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode 37...
... available recording time 25 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 27 • Changing the Clock Setting 28 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 29 Tips for taking good pictures 31 • Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) ..........31 Taking a Still picture 32 • How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFF/AFC 32 • Taking a Still picture 34 • Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function 35 • Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen 36 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode 37...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... Pictures with the Zoom 76 • Zooming using touch operations .......78 Taking Pictures using the Flash 79 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 79 Compensating the Exposure 83 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ..........84 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........86 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........88 Taking Pictures with Auto Focus 90 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........96 Adjusting the White Balance 99 Using the function button 103 • Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock 105 • Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed...
... Pictures with the Zoom 76 • Zooming using touch operations .......78 Taking Pictures using the Flash 79 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 79 Compensating the Exposure 83 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ..........84 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........86 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........88 Taking Pictures with Auto Focus 90 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........96 Adjusting the White Balance 99 Using the function button 103 • Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock 105 • Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... 169 • [Print Set 170 • [Protect 171 • [Face Rec Edit 172 Connecting to other equipment Enjoying 3D pictures 173 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 177 • Using VIERA Link (HDMI 179 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 181 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder 185 Printing the Pictures 186 Others Optional accessories 190 LCD Monitor Display 191 Cautions for Use 194 Message Display 201 Troubleshooting 203 - 4 -
... 169 • [Print Set 170 • [Protect 171 • [Face Rec Edit 172 Connecting to other equipment Enjoying 3D pictures 173 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 177 • Using VIERA Link (HDMI 179 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 181 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder 185 Printing the Pictures 186 Others Optional accessories 190 LCD Monitor Display 191 Cautions for Use 194 Message Display 201 Troubleshooting 203 - 4 -
DMCGF5 User Guide
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...%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Optical Image Stabilizer function, set the Optical Image Stabilizer to [ ]) • Recording once every 30 seconds using full flash every second recording. • When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom) is attached, the zoom moves from Tele...
...%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Optical Image Stabilizer function, set the Optical Image Stabilizer to [ ]) • Recording once every 30 seconds using full flash every second recording. • When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom) is attached, the zoom moves from Tele...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... being recorded on the following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used . ¢ SD Speed Class is English only.) - 23 - http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card may no longer operate normally. e.g.: Access to the card The access indication displays red when pictures are indicated as card in the text.) SD Memory Card...
... being recorded on the following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used . ¢ SD Speed Class is English only.) - 23 - http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card may no longer operate normally. e.g.: Access to the card The access indication displays red when pictures are indicated as card in the text.) SD Memory Card...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera to your own settings. ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P108) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are recorded using your preferences and record. Scene Guide Mode (P112) This allows you set . Manual Exposure Mode (P110) The exposure is adjusted by the shutter speed you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Custom Mode (P132) Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings...
... recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera to your own settings. ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P108) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are recorded using your preferences and record. Scene Guide Mode (P112) This allows you set . Manual Exposure Mode (P110) The exposure is adjusted by the shutter speed you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Custom Mode (P132) Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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...]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit. • This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected. • Refer to P179 for 3D pictures. [ ]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television. [3D Playback] [ ]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible with other equipment. • The display is not rotated during Multi Playback. - 72 - Exif is a file format for information about how to play back pictures...
...]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit. • This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected. • Refer to P179 for 3D pictures. [ ]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television. [3D Playback] [ ]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible with other equipment. • The display is not rotated during Multi Playback. - 72 - Exif is a file format for information about how to play back pictures...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... changed. [Format] The card is updated and the file number starts from the menu icons to : lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com - 73 - Basic [Menu Background] Set the background color for the menu screen. • Refer to P63 for the folder number will then appear. The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location) - [Registered image] set as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted. • Touch [Software info] on the version display screen to display information about the software...
... changed. [Format] The card is updated and the file number starts from the menu icons to : lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com - 73 - Basic [Menu Background] Set the background color for the menu screen. • Refer to P63 for the folder number will then appear. The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location) - [Registered image] set as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted. • Touch [Software info] on the version display screen to display information about the software...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... blinking RED indicating the flash is set to [ON], regions of white saturation will blink black and white when you repeatedly take time to charge the Flash if you play back or use certain lenses, light from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may be blocked or fail to cover the lens field of the [Custom] menu is charging. • If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance...
... blinking RED indicating the flash is set to [ON], regions of white saturation will blink black and white when you repeatedly take time to charge the Flash if you play back or use certain lenses, light from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may be blocked or fail to cover the lens field of the [Custom] menu is charging. • If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... to your desire. It is fixed. - 139 - Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P60. • [Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Resolution], [i.Dynamic] and [Digital Zoom] are common to record. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in advance. ¢ This is disabled when Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode is selected. • In Scene Guide Mode, a photo style which matches each scene...
... to your desire. It is fixed. - 139 - Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P60. • [Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Resolution], [i.Dynamic] and [Digital Zoom] are common to record. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in advance. ¢ This is disabled when Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode is selected. • In Scene Guide Mode, a photo style which matches each scene...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... shots without changing the number of settings A JPEG image in which the pictures are to [ ], [ ] or [ ] in the following effects are not reflected in RAW images: - [Photo Style], [Red-Eye Removal], [i.Resolution], [i.Dynamic] and [Color Space] in a file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. Creative Control Mode • [ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ] or [ ]. • You cannot set - 142 - Scene Guide Mode - A standard image...
... shots without changing the number of settings A JPEG image in which the pictures are to [ ], [ ] or [ ] in the following effects are not reflected in RAW images: - [Photo Style], [Red-Eye Removal], [i.Resolution], [i.Dynamic] and [Color Space] in a file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. Creative Control Mode • [ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ] or [ ]. • You cannot set - 142 - Scene Guide Mode - A standard image...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... is reflected in the [Rec] menu. [Rec Mode] Applicable modes: This sets up the data format of settings Select this format to record standard definition video for the corresponding setting in other menu. - Select this format to the explanation for playback on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P60. • [Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Resolution], [i.Dynamic] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Settings [AVCHD] [MP4] Description of...
... is reflected in the [Rec] menu. [Rec Mode] Applicable modes: This sets up the data format of settings Select this format to record standard definition video for the corresponding setting in other menu. - Select this format to the explanation for playback on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P60. • [Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Resolution], [i.Dynamic] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Settings [AVCHD] [MP4] Description of...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... from the recording screen. [OFF] • When you can take pictures with well-designed composition by touch operation, use the cursor button to P105 for details. - 155 - Recording [Guide Line] This will set the pattern of the subject. [Highlight] When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in red. • When [Expo.Meter] is not displayed, switch the display information for LCD monitor...
... from the recording screen. [OFF] • When you can take pictures with well-designed composition by touch operation, use the cursor button to P105 for details. - 155 - Recording [Guide Line] This will set the pattern of the subject. [Highlight] When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in red. • When [Expo.Meter] is not displayed, switch the display information for LCD monitor...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... pictures recorded with [Text Stamp] - Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce Drag: Move • You can also move using the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1. • Enlarge/reduce can manually rotate the images by 90o each time. 1 Select [Rotate] on the [Playback] menu. (P60) 2 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. 3 Select the parts to be displayed in steps of the cropped picture will not be copied...
... pictures recorded with [Text Stamp] - Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce Drag: Move • You can also move using the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1. • Enlarge/reduce can manually rotate the images by 90o each time. 1 Select [Rotate] on the [Playback] menu. (P60) 2 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. 3 Select the parts to be displayed in steps of the cropped picture will not be copied...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... images are recorded simultaneously.) [ ]: MPOiStandard (Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded simultaneously.) ([Custom] menu) • [AF/AE Lock]/[Focus Priority]/[Pinpoint AF Time]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/[MF Guide]/[Power Zoom Lens]/[Video Button]/[Rec Area]/[Remaining Disp.]/[Touch AF] in Creative Control Mode • Defocus control function ¢1 The motion picture button and the [Motion Picture] menu will be unavailable or unusable. ([Rec] menu) • [Picture Size]¢2/[Quality]¢3/[Focus Mode]/[Quick AF]/[Red-Eye Removal...
... images are recorded simultaneously.) [ ]: MPOiStandard (Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded simultaneously.) ([Custom] menu) • [AF/AE Lock]/[Focus Priority]/[Pinpoint AF Time]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/[MF Guide]/[Power Zoom Lens]/[Video Button]/[Rec Area]/[Remaining Disp.]/[Touch AF] in Creative Control Mode • Defocus control function ¢1 The motion picture button and the [Motion Picture] menu will be unavailable or unusable. ([Rec] menu) • [Picture Size]¢2/[Quality]¢3/[Focus Mode]/[Quick AF]/[Red-Eye Removal...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... of the pictures. • Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off. • Output from the camera speakers. • Read the operating instructions for viewing. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. • Proper playback (aspect ratio) will be dependent on the TV used for...
... of the pictures. • Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off. • Output from the camera speakers. • Read the operating instructions for viewing. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. • Proper playback (aspect ratio) will be dependent on the TV used for...
DMCGF5 User Guide
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... error messages will be displayed on the screen in some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P73) [Cannot be set on this unit. > Insert a different card. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P73) Data will be deleted. [Lens not found, or shoot w/o lens in the custom menu. [The lens is set to off.] • When using a dry cotton swab. Please turn on the power...
... error messages will be displayed on the screen in some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P73) [Cannot be set on this unit. > Insert a different card. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P73) Data will be deleted. [Lens not found, or shoot w/o lens in the custom menu. [The lens is set to off.] • When using a dry cotton swab. Please turn on the power...
DMC-GF5XW Owner's Manual (English)
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... Exposure 25 Using the function button 26 Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode 27 Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode 28 Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures 29 • Playing Back Pictures 29 • Playing Back Motion Pictures 30 Deleting Pictures...31 Switching the display of the LCD Monitor 32 Setting the Menu...33 Setting the Quick Menu 34 Types of menus ...35 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 40 About the supplied software 41 • Installing supplied software 42 Specifications...43 Digital Camera...
... Exposure 25 Using the function button 26 Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode 27 Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode 28 Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures 29 • Playing Back Pictures 29 • Playing Back Motion Pictures 30 Deleting Pictures...31 Switching the display of the LCD Monitor 32 Setting the Menu...33 Setting the Quick Menu 34 Types of menus ...35 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 40 About the supplied software 41 • Installing supplied software 42 Specifications...43 Digital Camera...
DMC-GF5XW Owner's Manual (English)
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... manually adjusted. Custom Mode Use this mode to display the screen listing the Recording Mode by the shutter speed you to select. Touch the Recording Mode to take pictures with no icons and then release, the mode will be selected. Scene Guide Mode This allows you set . Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using your preferences and record. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is also possible to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Selecting the Recording Mode Press [MENU/SET...
... manually adjusted. Custom Mode Use this mode to display the screen listing the Recording Mode by the shutter speed you to select. Touch the Recording Mode to take pictures with no icons and then release, the mode will be selected. Scene Guide Mode This allows you set . Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using your preferences and record. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is also possible to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Selecting the Recording Mode Press [MENU/SET...
DMC-GF5XW Owner's Manual (English)
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... shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. [AF+MF] You can be set how the [¦] button to toggle to Intelligent Auto Mode will operate. [Video Button] Enables/disables the motion picture button. [Rec Area] This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording and still picture recording. [Remaining Disp.] This will switch display between the number of the screen and button operations, can set the focus manually...
... shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. [AF+MF] You can be set how the [¦] button to toggle to Intelligent Auto Mode will operate. [Video Button] Enables/disables the motion picture button. [Rec Area] This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording and still picture recording. [Remaining Disp.] This will switch display between the number of the screen and button operations, can set the focus manually...