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Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-G5 Model No. customers only) VQT4H13 F0612MC0
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-G5 Model No. customers only) VQT4H13 F0612MC0
DMCG5 User Guide
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...• 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 Sensor AF... the Information Displayed on the recording screen 40 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode 42 • Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects 45 • Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 46 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function 48 Taking Pictures with Your...
...• 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 Sensor AF... the Information Displayed on the recording screen 40 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode 42 • Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects 45 • Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 46 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function 48 Taking Pictures with Your...
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...conditions. Since the sensor unit is not dust/drip/water proof. Be particularly careful since it causes lens and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it may not record if you: - Do not place your hands inside the mount of the... with a lot of condensation since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it on the lens or the LCD monitor. Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to the ambient temperature. - 7 - Be careful of sand or dust. - Press hard on a rainy day or at the beach. Places where ...
...conditions. Since the sensor unit is not dust/drip/water proof. Be particularly careful since it causes lens and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it may not record if you: - Do not place your hands inside the mount of the... with a lot of condensation since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it on the lens or the LCD monitor. Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to the ambient temperature. - 7 - Be careful of sand or dust. - Press hard on a rainy day or at the beach. Places where ...
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...battery in the text. • Battery Charger is based on the country or area where the camera was purchased. Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042). ...text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about ...
...battery in the text. • Battery Charger is based on the country or area where the camera was purchased. Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042). ...text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about ...
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Before Use Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Self-timer indicator (P93)/ AF Assist Lamp (P168) 2 Sensor 3 Flash (P84) 4 Lens fitting mark (P17) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P18) 1 23 ...
Before Use Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Self-timer indicator (P93)/ AF Assist Lamp (P168) 2 Sensor 3 Flash (P84) 4 Lens fitting mark (P17) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P18) 1 23 ...
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... 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 37 Shoulder strap eyelet (P20) • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the 37 camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 38 38 [REMOTE] socket (P208) 39 39 [HDMI] socket (P193) 40 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P193, 198... DC coupler cover 40 41 • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P208) 35 36 - 10 - Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 30 Camera ON/OFF switch (P29) 31 Status indicator (P29) 32 Intelligent Auto button (P42) 33...
... 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 37 Shoulder strap eyelet (P20) • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the 37 camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 38 38 [REMOTE] socket (P208) 39 39 [HDMI] socket (P193) 40 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P193, 198... DC coupler cover 40 41 • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P208) 35 36 - 10 - Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 30 Camera ON/OFF switch (P29) 31 Status indicator (P29) 32 Intelligent Auto button (P42) 33...
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... be damaged. This is convenient as it allows you . ∫ Taking pictures at a high angle • This is convenient when there is someone in the camera body. The LCD monitor can be rotated 90o towards you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the LCD monitor. • Do not cover... as shown below. 1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180 o) 2 It can only be rotated 180o forward. Before Use LCD Monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in front of flowers etc. Bring out the LCD monitor as it may be careful not to prevent...
... be damaged. This is convenient as it allows you . ∫ Taking pictures at a high angle • This is convenient when there is someone in the camera body. The LCD monitor can be rotated 90o towards you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the LCD monitor. • Do not cover... as shown below. 1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180 o) 2 It can only be rotated 180o forward. Before Use LCD Monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in front of flowers etc. Bring out the LCD monitor as it may be careful not to prevent...
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... Display/ Viewfinder Display" on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as selecting This is not responsive. • Avoid letting the hand holding the camera accidently apply pressure to the next • When selecting features using the touch screen, image during playback, etc. Touch the screen To touch and release...
... Display/ Viewfinder Display" on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as selecting This is not responsive. • Avoid letting the hand holding the camera accidently apply pressure to the next • When selecting features using the touch screen, image during playback, etc. Touch the screen To touch and release...
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... this Owner's Manual. Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. on which the guide is displayed. or Press 3/4/2/1 Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by operating the buttons. Rear...
... this Owner's Manual. Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. on which the guide is displayed. or Press 3/4/2/1 Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by operating the buttons. Rear...
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... in use. • When using an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) 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...
... in use. • When using an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) 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...
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... is English only.) Note • The available flash range etc. you can use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm film camera. (It will be different depending on the lens used .) Refer to the powerful high AF following performance and silence design. For certain lenses, ...the actual distance at which the subject is used . http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is compatible with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using . • The focal ...
... is English only.) Note • The available flash range etc. you can use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm film camera. (It will be different depending on the lens used .) Refer to the powerful high AF following performance and silence design. For certain lenses, ...the actual distance at which the subject is used . http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is compatible with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using . • The focal ...
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... direction of the arrow to detach them. • Do not put your hands inside the mount. 2 Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of dirt or dust. Refer to the... as the lens mount may get scratched. 3 Detach the lens cap. - 17 - Preparation Changing the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of the arrow until it clicks. • Do not press the lens release button D ...
... direction of the arrow to detach them. • Do not put your hands inside the mount. 2 Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of dirt or dust. Refer to the... as the lens mount may get scratched. 3 Detach the lens cap. - 17 - Preparation Changing the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of the arrow until it clicks. • Do not press the lens release button D ...
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... the lens surface when carrying. (P208) - 18 - Note • It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get scratched. Preparation Detaching the lens • When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), change the lens only...
... the lens surface when carrying. (P208) - 18 - Note • It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get scratched. Preparation Detaching the lens • When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), change the lens only...
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... accident. • Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it from dropping. 1 Pass the shoulder strap through the hole on the camera body. Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the...
... accident. • Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it from dropping. 1 Pass the shoulder strap through the hole on the camera body. Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the...
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Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is a possibility that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are not adequately protected with the charger indoors. 1 Attach the battery ... are used . • Use the dedicated charger and battery. Some of these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used , we recommend that we are not liable for purchase in type • The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins. 90...
Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is a possibility that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are not adequately protected with the charger indoors. 1 Attach the battery ... are used . • Use the dedicated charger and battery. Some of these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used , we recommend that we are not liable for purchase in type • The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins. 90...
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...160 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (4 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, ...
...160 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (4 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, ...
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... interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Playback time Approx. 190 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. In low-temperature environments, such as on ski...
... interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Playback time Approx. 190 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. In low-temperature environments, such as on ski...
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...26 - Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow. This is not a malfunction. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off . • We recommend using it and during use. Note • Remove the battery after ... product. 2 Battery: Being careful about the direction in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this unit is turned off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may...
...26 - Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow. This is not a malfunction. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off . • We recommend using it and during use. Note • Remove the battery after ... product. 2 Battery: Being careful about the direction in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this unit is turned off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may...
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http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Access to the card The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P77) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. Format it...only be used with capacity listed left can be damaged or lost due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • This unit is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. • Only the cards with...
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Access to the card The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P77) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. Format it...only be used with capacity listed left can be damaged or lost due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • This unit is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. • Only the cards with...
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... the function lever setting is not displayed, proceed to P15. - 29 - Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on . • If the language select screen is displayed.
... the function lever setting is not displayed, proceed to P15. - 29 - Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on . • If the language select screen is displayed.