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DMC-GF5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT4G00 F0412YS0 Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No.
DMC-GF5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT4G00 F0412YS0 Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No.
DMCGF5 User Guide
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...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 ...Push AE) .....107 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed 108 • Aperture-priority AE 108 • Shutter-priority AE 109 • Manual Exposure Mode 110 Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode) ....112 • [Clear Portrait 114 • [Silky Skin ...
...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 ...Push AE) .....107 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed 108 • Aperture-priority AE 108 • Shutter-priority AE 109 • Manual Exposure Mode 110 Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode) ....112 • [Clear Portrait 114 • [Silky Skin ...
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... Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. • The card is optional. • Description in this owner's manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042). • If any accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape ...the camera was purchased. Before Use 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 Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about ...
... Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. • The card is optional. • Description in this owner's manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042). • If any accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape ...the camera was purchased. Before Use 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 Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about ...
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.../[MENU/SET] button Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of the cursor button as follows, or as follows. - 11 - In this Owner's Manual, turning the control dial is displayed. or Press 3/4/2/1 Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate with the...
.../[MENU/SET] button Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of the cursor button as follows, or as follows. - 11 - In this Owner's Manual, turning the control dial is displayed. or Press 3/4/2/1 Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate with the...
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... this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. ∫ Basic Basic Intelligent Auto Mode (P37) The subjects are recorded using your preferences and record. Manual Exposure Mode (P110) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are...
... this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. ∫ Basic Basic Intelligent Auto Mode (P37) The subjects are recorded using your preferences and record. Manual Exposure Mode (P110) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are...
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... [Focus Mode] from the [Rec] menu. (P60) Touch the item. • Select [Focus Mode] according to the movement of recording. (Movement prediction) Set the focus manually. (P96) • When recording using [AFF], [AFC] - Refer to the website on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate. Movement cannot be seen...
... [Focus Mode] from the [Rec] menu. (P60) Touch the item. • Select [Focus Mode] according to the movement of recording. (Movement prediction) Set the focus manually. (P96) • When recording using [AFF], [AFC] - Refer to the website on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate. Movement cannot be seen...
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... pictures compatible with [Continuous AF] in MP4. Refer to set the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway or touching the subject. You can focus manually. • Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture...
... pictures compatible with [Continuous AF] in MP4. Refer to set the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway or touching the subject. You can focus manually. • Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture...
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... of the lever returning may be recorded. Selected Recording Mode • Program AE Mode • Aperture-Priority AE Mode • Shutter-Priority AE Mode • Manual Exposure Mode • [Clear in Backlight] in Scene Guide Mode • [Clear Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape] and [Clear Night Portrait] in Creative Control Mode, approximately 1/10...
... of the lever returning may be recorded. Selected Recording Mode • Program AE Mode • Aperture-Priority AE Mode • Shutter-Priority AE Mode • Manual Exposure Mode • [Clear in Backlight] in Scene Guide Mode • [Clear Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape] and [Clear Night Portrait] in Creative Control Mode, approximately 1/10...
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..., ¥: Initial setting of Scene Guide Mode) Intelligent Auto Mode Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Program AE Mode Aperture-Priority AE Mode Shutter-Priority AE Mode Manual Exposure Mode Creative Control Mode [Clear Portrait] [Silky Skin] [Backlit Softness] [Clear in Backlight] [Relaxing Tone] [Sweet Child's Face] [Distinct Scenery] [Bright Blue Sky] [Romantic...
..., ¥: Initial setting of Scene Guide Mode) Intelligent Auto Mode Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Program AE Mode Aperture-Priority AE Mode Shutter-Priority AE Mode Manual Exposure Mode Creative Control Mode [Clear Portrait] [Silky Skin] [Backlit Softness] [Clear in Backlight] [Relaxing Tone] [Sweet Child's Face] [Distinct Scenery] [Bright Blue Sky] [Romantic...
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... was far away from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the Manual Exposure Mode. • When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can occur if the subject is too close. It causes a malfunction. •...
... was far away from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the Manual Exposure Mode. • When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can occur if the subject is too close. It causes a malfunction. •...
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... settings used for the first picture for [Focus Mode] (P32) in Creative Control Mode - When recording motion pictures - When the burst speed is set with Manual Focus ¢1 When subject is dark, the focus is fixed on the first picture. ¢2 The burst speed may become slower. • The Burst Mode...
... settings used for the first picture for [Focus Mode] (P32) in Creative Control Mode - When recording motion pictures - When the burst speed is set with Manual Focus ¢1 When subject is dark, the focus is fixed on the first picture. ¢2 The burst speed may become slower. • The Burst Mode...
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...a focus lever When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042, H-H014) having a focus ring Move to A side: Focuses on nearby subject Move to focus manually differ depending on how far you move the focus lever. The operations used to B side: Focuses on faraway subject • The focusing speed varies depending... on the lens. Recording Applicable modes: 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...
...a focus lever When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042, H-H014) having a focus ring Move to A side: Focuses on nearby subject Move to focus manually differ depending on how far you move the focus lever. The operations used to B side: Focuses on faraway subject • The focusing speed varies depending... on the lens. Recording Applicable modes: 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...
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...on it may decrease slightly. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is not a malfunction. Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close -up pictures - We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P88). - This is changed after focusing on the ...mark is a mark used to Tele] E 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used ] Focus range - 98 - Recording Technique for Manual Focus 1 Focus by moving the focus lever or rotating the focus ring. 2 Move the lever or rotate the ring a little further in the same direction...
...on it may decrease slightly. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is not a malfunction. Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close -up pictures - We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P88). - This is changed after focusing on the ...mark is a mark used to Tele] E 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used ] Focus range - 98 - Recording Technique for Manual Focus 1 Focus by moving the focus lever or rotating the focus ring. 2 Move the lever or rotate the ring a little further in the same direction...
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... taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky [Ð] When taking pictures outdoors under incandescent lights When taking pictures outdoors in accordance with the flash only [ 1 ]/[ 2 ] The manually set value is seen by touching [ ]/[ ]. Touch [Set]. Touch the White Balance to what is used [] When using the preset color temperature setting ¢It...
... taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky [Ð] When taking pictures outdoors under incandescent lights When taking pictures outdoors in accordance with the flash only [ 1 ]/[ 2 ] The manually set value is seen by touching [ ]/[ ]. Touch [Set]. Touch the White Balance to what is used [] When using the preset color temperature setting ¢It...
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so that the frame in degrees Kelvin. Use to [10000K]. 3 Touch [Set]. - 101 - 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 white paper etc. As the color ...• It is also possible to appropriate brightness. As the color temperature decreases, the picture becomes more bluish. Recording Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to set the values by the white object only and then touch ...
so that the frame in degrees Kelvin. Use to [10000K]. 3 Touch [Set]. - 101 - 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 white paper etc. As the color ...• It is also possible to appropriate brightness. As the color temperature decreases, the picture becomes more bluish. Recording Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to set the values by the white object only and then touch ...
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When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ] White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for each White Balance item. • The White Balance fine adjustment setting ...
When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ] White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for each White Balance item. • The White Balance fine adjustment setting ...
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... displayed on the LCD monitor will be also locked when the AE lock is performed. • AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode. • AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with the subject. 3 Press [Q.MENU/Fn1] to [Fn2] and [Fn3]. 2 Align the... screen with Manual Focus. • AE Lock and AF Lock must be activated before motion picture recording begins. • During motion picture recording only cancellation of AF lock ...
... displayed on the LCD monitor will be also locked when the AE lock is performed. • AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode. • AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with the subject. 3 Press [Q.MENU/Fn1] to [Fn2] and [Fn3]. 2 Align the... screen with Manual Focus. • AE Lock and AF Lock must be activated before motion picture recording begins. • During motion picture recording only cancellation of AF lock ...
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...adequate) Press [Q.MENU/Fn1]. • The exposure meter is anything other than ʵ3 0 3 when in mode. When recording using a lens that change will depend on Manual Exposure Assistance, refer to P110. B - 107 - Which items of the [Custom] menu to [One Push AE]. • This is the procedure for suitable exposure ... is not adequate • If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red A when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • If the Manual Exposure Assistance is displayed, and the aperture and shutter speed are changed to give a suitable exposure.
...adequate) Press [Q.MENU/Fn1]. • The exposure meter is anything other than ʵ3 0 3 when in mode. When recording using a lens that change will depend on Manual Exposure Assistance, refer to P110. B - 107 - Which items of the [Custom] menu to [One Push AE]. • This is the procedure for suitable exposure ... is not adequate • If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red A when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • If the Manual Exposure Assistance is displayed, and the aperture and shutter speed are changed to give a suitable exposure.
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...; For details on the lower portion of the set the aperture and shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on setting up Recording Mode, refer to freeze movement. A Exposure meter B Aperture value C Shutter speed D Manual Exposure Assistance A BC D Rotating the control dial to the left Rotating the control dial to... 3 switches between Aperture Setting and Shutter Speed Setting. • The effects of the screen to significantly defocus the background. Recording Manual Exposure Mode Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
...; For details on the lower portion of the set the aperture and shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on setting up Recording Mode, refer to freeze movement. A Exposure meter B Aperture value C Shutter speed D Manual Exposure Assistance A BC D Rotating the control dial to the left Rotating the control dial to... 3 switches between Aperture Setting and Shutter Speed Setting. • The effects of the screen to significantly defocus the background. Recording Manual Exposure Mode Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
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...is 1/160th of a second. (P82) • The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [ISO160] when you switch the Recording Mode to Manual exposure while the [Sensitivity] is set to display the [Expo.Meter]. Note • The brightness of the aperture ring to [A] to ...slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. Check the pictures on the playback screen. ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance Recording ʵ3 0 3 The exposure is adequate. ʵ3 0 3 Set to faster shutter...
...is 1/160th of a second. (P82) • The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [ISO160] when you switch the Recording Mode to Manual exposure while the [Sensitivity] is set to display the [Expo.Meter]. Note • The brightness of the aperture ring to [A] to ...slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. Check the pictures on the playback screen. ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance Recording ʵ3 0 3 The exposure is adequate. ʵ3 0 3 Set to faster shutter...