DMCG3 User Guide
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3N56 Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-G3 Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3N56 Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-G3 Model No.
DMCG3 User Guide
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... Burst Mode...........77 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........79 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........81 Taking Pictures with Auto Focus 83 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.........89 Adjusting the White Balance 92 Setting the Light Sensitivity 97 Using the function button 99 • Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF... Shutter Speed (Preview Mode).......101 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed 102 • Aperture-priority AE 102 • Shutter-priority AE 102 • Manual Exposure Mode 103 - 2 -
... Burst Mode...........77 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........79 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........81 Taking Pictures with Auto Focus 83 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.........89 Adjusting the White Balance 92 Setting the Light Sensitivity 97 Using the function button 99 • Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF... Shutter Speed (Preview Mode).......101 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed 102 • Aperture-priority AE 102 • Shutter-priority AE 102 • Manual Exposure Mode 103 - 2 -
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...Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in this owner's manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042). • If any accessories are supplied before using the camera.... • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner's Manual. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or...
...Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in this owner's manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042). • If any accessories are supplied before using the camera.... • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner's Manual. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or...
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... the various settings. • Rear dial is performed. Rotating: Selection of items or setting of setting contents, etc., is described as follows in this Owner's Manual.
... the various settings. • Rear dial is performed. Rotating: Selection of items or setting of setting contents, etc., is described as follows in this Owner's Manual.
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...-Priority AE Mode (P102) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set . Program AE Mode (P43) The subjects are manually adjusted. Scene Mode (P105) This allows you set . Creative Control Mode (P112) Record while checking the image effect. - 31 - Shutter-... AE Mode (P102) The aperture value is adjusted by the shutter speed you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Manual Exposure Mode (P103) The exposure is automatically determined by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are recorded using settings automatically selected...
...-Priority AE Mode (P102) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set . Program AE Mode (P43) The subjects are manually adjusted. Scene Mode (P105) This allows you set . Creative Control Mode (P112) Record while checking the image effect. - 31 - Shutter-... AE Mode (P102) The aperture value is adjusted by the shutter speed you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Manual Exposure Mode (P103) The exposure is automatically determined by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are recorded using settings automatically selected...
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... again when it is pressed halfway. AFC "AFC" is an abbreviation of the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway. MF Set the focus manually by continuously focusing on the movement of "Auto Focus Continuous". This mode allows you rotate the zoom ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly change...
... again when it is pressed halfway. AFC "AFC" is an abbreviation of the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway. MF Set the focus manually by continuously focusing on the movement of "Auto Focus Continuous". This mode allows you rotate the zoom ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly change...
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... on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. You can focus manually. • Depending on the subject. The focus position is fixed when beginning to record a motion picture. • It is recommended to record with the AVCHD...
... on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. You can focus manually. • Depending on the subject. The focus position is fixed when beginning to record a motion picture. • It is recommended to record with the AVCHD...
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... below. Selected Recording Mode Recording Mode while recording motion picture • Program AE Mode • Aperture-Priority AE Mode • Shutter-Priority AE Mode • Manual Exposure Mode • [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS], [PET] in Scene Mode Normal motion picture • [BABY1]/[BABY2] in Scene Mode Portrait Mode • Still pictures recorded during...
... below. Selected Recording Mode Recording Mode while recording motion picture • Program AE Mode • Aperture-Priority AE Mode • Shutter-Priority AE Mode • Manual Exposure Mode • [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS], [PET] in Scene Mode Normal motion picture • [BABY1]/[BABY2] in Scene Mode Portrait Mode • Still pictures recorded during...
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... 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode. ¢2 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode. ¢3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode. • When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is charging. • When you...
... 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode. ¢2 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode. ¢3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode. • When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is charging. • When you...
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... The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P139) in Burst Mode. A When Burst Mode is estimated within possible range. Focus set with Manual Focus ¢1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to keep the shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in the...
... The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P139) in Burst Mode. A When Burst Mode is estimated within possible range. Focus set with Manual Focus ¢1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to keep the shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in the...
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You can check the direction of rotation of the focus ring is toward the near side or the far side. - 89 - Set the [FOCUS MODE] in [REC] Mode menu to [MF]. (P56) Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus on the subject. • MF guide is displayed on the screen when the focus ring is rotated if the [MF GUIDE] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to activate Auto Focus. Recording Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to [ON].
You can check the direction of rotation of the focus ring is toward the near side or the far side. - 89 - Set the [FOCUS MODE] in [REC] Mode menu to [MF]. (P56) Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus on the subject. • MF guide is displayed on the screen when the focus ring is rotated if the [MF GUIDE] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to activate Auto Focus. Recording Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to [ON].
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Recording Technique for Manual Focus 1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in reverse. The ... on the subject again. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject. 2 Rotate it again. - Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close -up pictures - This is a mark used ] Focus range - 91 - We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P81). - About the focus...
Recording Technique for Manual Focus 1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in reverse. The ... on the subject again. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject. 2 Rotate it again. - Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close -up pictures - This is a mark used ] Focus range - 91 - We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P81). - About the focus...
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...and then touch [SET]. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness. ∫ Setting the color temperature You can set the color temperature manually for taking photographs. 1 Select [ 1 ], [ 2 ] and then touch [WHITE SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of the cursor... set a color temperature from [2500K] to match the condition when taking natural pictures in degrees Kelvin. Recording ∫ Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. The color of light is filled by touching [3]/[4] or pressing 3/4 of white paper etc. Use to [10000K...
...and then touch [SET]. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness. ∫ Setting the color temperature You can set the color temperature manually for taking photographs. 1 Select [ 1 ], [ 2 ] and then touch [WHITE SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of the cursor... set a color temperature from [2500K] to match the condition when taking natural pictures in degrees Kelvin. Recording ∫ Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. The color of light is filled by touching [3]/[4] or pressing 3/4 of white paper etc. Use to [10000K...
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... off. • The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the following cases. - When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ] - 95 - Recording ∫ Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting...
... off. • The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the following cases. - When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ] - 95 - Recording ∫ Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting...
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... LCD monitor/viewfinder (Live View) will be also locked when the AE lock is performed. • AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus. • AE Lock and AF Lock must be set to [AF/AE LOCK]. 1 Set [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [AF/AE...] to focus, press the shutter button fully. ∫ AF/AE Lock Locking of the focus and exposure can be set in [AF/AE LOCK] in Manual Exposure Mode. • AE Lock only is set . Item Settings [AE] [AF] [AF/AE ] Only the exposure is locked. • [AEL], aperture value, the shutter...
... LCD monitor/viewfinder (Live View) will be also locked when the AE lock is performed. • AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus. • AE Lock and AF Lock must be set to [AF/AE LOCK]. 1 Set [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [AF/AE...] to focus, press the shutter button fully. ∫ AF/AE Lock Locking of the focus and exposure can be set in [AF/AE LOCK] in Manual Exposure Mode. • AE Lock only is set . Item Settings [AE] [AF] [AF/AE ] Only the exposure is locked. • [AEL], aperture value, the shutter...
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...you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a sufficiently charged battery. (P19) • When you set the shutter speed to take pictures with Manual Exposure Mode. - 103 - Refer to P184 for a long time to [B], [B] is pressed. Set to [B], noise may become visible. To avoid picture noise..., we recommend setting [LONG SHTR NR] in the [REC] Mode menu to [ON] before taking pictures. (P130) • The Manual Exposure Assistance does not appear. • It can only be used with the shutter speed set the aperture and shutter speed. • It will switch...
...you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a sufficiently charged battery. (P19) • When you set the shutter speed to take pictures with Manual Exposure Mode. - 103 - Refer to P184 for a long time to [B], [B] is pressed. Set to [B], noise may become visible. To avoid picture noise..., we recommend setting [LONG SHTR NR] in the [REC] Mode menu to [ON] before taking pictures. (P130) • The Manual Exposure Assistance does not appear. • It can only be used with the shutter speed set the aperture and shutter speed. • It will switch...
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...-Priority AE Mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ] (Intelligent). • The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [ISO160] when you switch the Recording Mode to Manual exposure while the [SENSITIVITY] is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be set to [AUTO] or [ ] (Intelligent). • When you use a lens with an... than [A] in the Quick Menu (P59). • The brightness of the aperture ring takes priority when you use a lens with an aperture ring during the manual exposure. - 104 -
...-Priority AE Mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ] (Intelligent). • The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [ISO160] when you switch the Recording Mode to Manual exposure while the [SENSITIVITY] is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be set to [AUTO] or [ ] (Intelligent). • When you use a lens with an... than [A] in the Quick Menu (P59). • The brightness of the aperture ring takes priority when you use a lens with an aperture ring during the manual exposure. - 104 -
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... photo, the camera can result in one person being recognized as another. • Face Recognition may take a clear picture. [FACE RECOG.] is initially set to manual [MF]. • Similarity in facial features can still take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than regular Face Detection. • This function...
... photo, the camera can result in one person being recognized as another. • Face Recognition may take a clear picture. [FACE RECOG.] is initially set to manual [MF]. • Similarity in facial features can still take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than regular Face Detection. • This function...
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.... In Preview Mode - In low light situations - Usually, we recommend using [ ] in the spot metering target A. - 127 - With some Four Third lenses that only offer Manual Focus. - During the enlarged display using this method. [ ] Center weighted This is the method used to measure the subject in AF Mode -
.... In Preview Mode - In low light situations - Usually, we recommend using [ ] in the spot metering target A. - 127 - With some Four Third lenses that only offer Manual Focus. - During the enlarged display using this method. [ ] Center weighted This is the method used to measure the subject in AF Mode -
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... axis. When the flash is closed • When the brightness of pixels at each other than [n0] during Exposure Compensation or in the Manual Exposure Mode - When the Manual Exposure Assistance is activated - A dark B optimal C bright • When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each brightness level on how...
... axis. When the flash is closed • When the brightness of pixels at each other than [n0] during Exposure Compensation or in the Manual Exposure Mode - When the Manual Exposure Assistance is activated - A dark B optimal C bright • When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each brightness level on how...