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DMC-GF6 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. Owner's Manual for future use. customers only) VQT4Y82 F0413KD0
DMC-GF6 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. Owner's Manual for future use. customers only) VQT4Y82 F0413KD0
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Contents Finding the information you need 2 How to use this manual 3 Before Use Care of the camera 10 Standard Accessories 11 Names and Functions of Components 12 About the Lens 20 Preparation Changing the Lens 21 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 24...) ......46 Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu)...48 Entering Text...56 Basic Tips for taking good pictures 57 • Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function 57 Taking a Still picture 58 • Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function 60 Recording Motion Picture 61 Switching the Information ...
Contents Finding the information you need 2 How to use this manual 3 Before Use Care of the camera 10 Standard Accessories 11 Names and Functions of Components 12 About the Lens 20 Preparation Changing the Lens 21 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 24...) ......46 Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu)...48 Entering Text...56 Basic Tips for taking good pictures 57 • Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function 57 Taking a Still picture 58 • Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function 60 Recording Motion Picture 61 Switching the Information ...
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... the Recording Mode 74 Taking Pictures with Yourself Included [Self Shot 76 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode 78 • Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects 81 • Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control 82 • Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone (Intelligent Auto Plus...
... the Recording Mode 74 Taking Pictures with Yourself Included [Self Shot 76 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode 78 • Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects 81 • Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control 82 • Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone (Intelligent Auto Plus...
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...What you can do with the Wi-Fi function 226 Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet 227 • Installing the smartphone/tablet app "Panasonic Image App 227 • Connecting to a smartphone/tablet 228 • Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording 232 •...; Saving images stored in the camera 232 • Sending images in the camera to an SNS 234 • Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet ...........234 • Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the...
...What you can do with the Wi-Fi function 226 Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet 227 • Installing the smartphone/tablet app "Panasonic Image App 227 • Connecting to a smartphone/tablet 228 • Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording 232 •...; Saving images stored in the camera 232 • Sending images in the camera to an SNS 234 • Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet ...........234 • Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the...
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... occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, monitor, or external case may also...beach. Places where water can come into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Drop or hit the camera. - Since the sensor unit is not dust/drip/water proof. This camera is a precision apparatus, it on the lens or the monitor. Be particularly careful since it causes lens and...
... occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, monitor, or external case may also...beach. Places where water can come into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Drop or hit the camera. - Since the sensor unit is not dust/drip/water proof. This camera is a precision apparatus, it on the lens or the monitor. Be particularly careful since it causes lens and...
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...as card in the text. • The card is optional. • Description in this owner's manual is based on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to "Basic Owner's Manual". • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the ...in the 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 obtaining replacement ...
...as card in the text. • The card is optional. • Description in this owner's manual is based on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to "Basic Owner's Manual". • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the ...in the 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 obtaining replacement ...
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....] button (P62, 70) • Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched. 12 Before Use Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Sensor 2 Flash (P130) 3 Self-timer indicator (P170)/ AF Assist Lamp (P155) 4 Lens fitting mark (P21) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P22) 12...
....] button (P62, 70) • Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched. 12 Before Use Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Sensor 2 Flash (P130) 3 Self-timer indicator (P170)/ AF Assist Lamp (P155) 4 Lens fitting mark (P21) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P22) 12...
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... unit if attached. 33 Card/Battery door (P30) 34 DC coupler cover 32 33 34 35 • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P289) 35 Release lever (P30) 13 Before Use 18 Stereo microphone (P201) • Be careful not... cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 23 Focus distance reference mark (P160) 24 Mode dial (P74) 25 Camera ON/OFF switch (P36) 26 Status indicator (P36) 27 Intelligent Auto button (P78) 28 Shoulder strap eyelet (P24) • Be sure to attach the shoulder...
... unit if attached. 33 Card/Battery door (P30) 34 DC coupler cover 32 33 34 35 • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P289) 35 Release lever (P30) 13 Before Use 18 Stereo microphone (P201) • Be careful not... cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 23 Focus distance reference mark (P160) 24 Mode dial (P74) 25 Camera ON/OFF switch (P36) 26 Status indicator (P36) 27 Intelligent Auto button (P78) 28 Shoulder strap eyelet (P24) • Be sure to attach the shoulder...
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... not displayed, you can make settings and selections by operating the buttons. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is displayed. Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button if a guide like the one shown...
... not displayed, you can make settings and selections by operating the buttons. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is displayed. Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button if a guide like the one shown...
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... be used 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-FS1442A, H-FS45150) that does not support the power zoom, the...setting is operable.) Displaying/not displaying the operation guide [MENU] > [Custom]>[Dial Guide]>[ON]/[OFF] • When [ON] is replaced, the camera automatically assigns the setting suitable for dials, buttons, levers, etc. Before Use Function Lever Function lever can assign a function to the function lever. ...
... be used 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-FS1442A, H-FS45150) that does not support the power zoom, the...setting is operable.) Displaying/not displaying the operation guide [MENU] > [Custom]>[Dial Guide]>[ON]/[OFF] • When [ON] is replaced, the camera automatically assigns the setting suitable for dials, buttons, levers, etc. Before Use Function Lever Function lever can assign a function to the function lever. ...
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...interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), when using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P22) to the powerful high AF following performance and silence design. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is compatible with the Four Thirds mount specification can be different depending on the lens used, refer to... only.) • The available flash range etc. differs depending on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is in focus may be used by using . • The focal ...
...interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), when using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P22) to the powerful high AF following performance and silence design. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is compatible with the Four Thirds mount specification can be different depending on the lens used, refer to... only.) • The available flash range etc. differs depending on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is in focus may be used by using . • The focal ...
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... lot of the contact points, fit the lens rear cap to P326 when dirt or dust gets on the camera body. • To prevent scratching of dirt or dust. Preparation Changing the Lens By changing the lens, you... a lens. • Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched. • Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording....to the mount on the lens. Change the lens using the following procedure. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the...
... lot of the contact points, fit the lens rear cap to P326 when dirt or dust gets on the camera body. • To prevent scratching of dirt or dust. Preparation Changing the Lens By changing the lens, you... a lens. • Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched. • Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording....to the mount on the lens. Change the lens using the following procedure. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the...
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...]>[Shoot w/o Lens] [ON]: Shutter will operate regardless of the lens on the lens release button B, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it to the camera body or is not attached to [ON]. 22 Doing so may damage the lens.) A When retracting the lens barrel While pressing on the unit...
...]>[Shoot w/o Lens] [ON]: Shutter will operate regardless of the lens on the lens release button B, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it to the camera body or is not attached to [ON]. 22 Doing so may damage the lens.) A When retracting the lens barrel While pressing on the unit...
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... in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck. 24 Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap and then check that it will not come out. • Perform steps 1...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. Do not wrap the strap around your shoulder. - A: Shoulder strap eyelet • If the shoulder strap does not easily pass through the shoulder...
... in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck. 24 Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap and then check that it will not come out. • Perform steps 1...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. Do not wrap the strap around your shoulder. - A: Shoulder strap eyelet • If the shoulder strap does not easily pass through the shoulder...
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... the charger indoors. 1 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of a counterfeit battery pack. Please be advised that we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. inlet type 25 Charging • The battery is not charged when the... camera is a possibility that these battery packs are used, we are made available for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of the ...
... the charger indoors. 1 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of a counterfeit battery pack. Please be advised that we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. inlet type 25 Charging • The battery is not charged when the... camera is a possibility that these battery packs are used, we are made available for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of the ...
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...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 monitor is on. • When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card. • 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, ...
...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 monitor is on. • When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card. • 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-FS1442A) is used Playback time Approx. 200 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-FS1442A) is used Playback time Approx. 200 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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This is not a malfunction. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.) • The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after use . The camera also becomes warm during use . (The battery will be lost.) 31 Preparation • Remove the battery after charging.
This is not a malfunction. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.) • The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after use . The camera also becomes warm during use . (The battery will be lost.) 31 Preparation • Remove the battery after charging.
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...website. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. 32 http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • This unit is English only.) Access to the card The ...can be damaged, and this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. •...; During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
...website. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. 32 http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • This unit is English only.) Access to the card The ...can be damaged, and this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. •...; During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
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.... 33 We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do not format the card on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P55) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. Preparation • Write-Protect switch A provided (When this unit. (P55) Since data cannot be...
.... 33 We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do not format the card on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P55) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. Preparation • Write-Protect switch A provided (When this unit. (P55) Since data cannot be...