Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DC-BGH1 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. A firmware update has been made available to improve camera capabilities and to add functionality. ●● For information about functions that have been added or modified, refer to the pages for “Firmware Update”.
Information for Your Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read this document carefully and keep it handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this document. Carefully observe copyright laws.
Information for Your Safety ■■About the battery pack ●● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (AG-VBR59, AG-VBR89, AG-VBR118). ●● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. CAUTION ●● Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. ●● When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ●● ●● ●● ●● Do not heat or expose to flame.
Information for Your Safety For the AC mains plug of three pins Caution for AC Mains Lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
Information for Your Safety Cautions for Use ●● Do not use any other AC mains leads except the supplied one. ●● Use a high speed HDMI cable (Type A - Type A plug) that is compatible with 4K and has an HDMI logo. ●● For the USB connection cable, use one that is a shielded product with a ferrite core compliant to USB Type C (USB3.1) that is less than 1.5 m (4.9 feet). ●● When connecting a BNC cable to the [GENLOCK IN] terminal or [TC IN/OUT] terminal, use one that is less than 2.8 m (9.1 feet).
About Operating Instructions About Operating Instructions ■■Symbols Used in This Document Operating symbols A B A Cursor button up/down/left/right B Control dial ●● Other symbols, such as icons shown on the screen of the output destination, are also used in explanations.
Contents Contents Information for Your Safety 2 4. Recording Videos About Operating Instructions.............................................6 1. Introduction Recording Videos..............................................................51 Recording Videos.............................................................51 [Exposure Mode]..............................................................53 Recording Settings For Video..........................................55 [System Frequency]...............
Contents 5. Recording settings 70 7. Output image Focus / Zoom.....................................................................70 Selecting the Focus Mode...............................................70 Using AF..........................................................................71 Selecting the AF Mode.....................................................73 [Continuous AF]...............................................................78 [AF Custom Setting(Video)]...............................
Contents 11. Menu Guide 172 13. Materials List of Menu.....................................................................172 [Rec Mode] menu.............................................................176 [Rec Mode] menu (Recording mode).............................176 [Video] menu....................................................................176 [Video] menu ([Image Quality])......................................176 [Video] menu ([Image Format])......................................
1. Introduction - Before Use 1. Introduction Before Use ■■Firmware of Your Camera/Lens Firmware updates may be provided in order to improve camera capabilities or to add functionality. For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the camera/lens to the latest version. ●● For the latest information on the firmware or to download/update the firmware, visit the following support site: https://panasonic.
1. Introduction - Before Use ■■Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) ●● Condensation occurs when there are temperature or humidity differences. Take care as this may lead to soiling, mold, and malfunctions in the lens. ●● If condensation occurs, turn off the camera and leave it for approx. 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.
1. Introduction - Standard Accessories Standard Accessories Digital camera body (Digital camera body is referred to as camera in this document.) Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. (Product numbers correct as of October 2020.) AC adaptor SAE0011A ●● This is used for power supply.
1. Introduction - Standard Accessories Body cap*1 VKF4971 Hot shoe cover*1 DVYE1121Z BNC terminal cover*1 DVKJ1044Z/K HDMI terminal cover*1 DVKJ1045Z/K AUDIO terminal cover*1 DVKJ1046Z/K DC IN terminal cover*1 DVKJ1047Y/K REMOTE terminal cover*1 DVKJ1048Z/K *1 This is attached to the camera at the time of purchase but it’s removable.
1. Introduction - Standard Accessories ●● The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. ●● The battery pack is optional. (Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.) ●● The memory card is optional. (Memory card is indicated as card in the text.) ●● The Interchangeable lens is optional. ●● ●● ●● ●● (Interchangeable lens is indicated as lens in this text.) Always use the supplied cords and cables.
1. Introduction - Lenses That Can Be Used Lenses That Can Be Used This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds™ System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). You can also use a lens of any of the following standards by attaching a mount adaptor.
1. Introduction - Memory Cards That Can Be Used Memory Cards That Can Be Used You can use the following memory cards with this camera. ●● SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to by the generic name of card in this document. SD memory card (512 MB to 2 GB) SDHC memory card (4 GB to 32 GB) ●● The camera supports SDHC/SDXC memory cards compliant with UHS Speed Class 3 of the UHS-I/UHS-II standard.
1. Introduction - Names of Parts Names of Parts ■■Front 1 2 7 8 3 4 5 9 6 11 10 1 Status indicator ( 248 / Lamp / Indicator Display) ●● This displays the power status. 2 [ 3 Lens fitting mark ] Camera ON/OFF button ( 23 / Turning the camera on) 4 Sensor 5 Contact points 6 Fn button ([Fn4]) ( 7 248 / Lamp / Indicator Display) Front tally lamp ( ●● This will light when recording begins. It will also blink when the available recording time of the recording medium becomes short.
1. Introduction - Names of Parts ■■Top 19 ■■Bottom 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 19 23 24 12 Video rec. button ( 51 / Recording Videos) 46 / Menu Operation Methods) 13 [MENU/SET] button ( 14 Cursor buttons 15 Control dial 16 [ ] (Delete) button / [ ] (Cancel) button 17 [NETWORK] connection lamp ( ●● Displays the network status. 248 / Lamp / Indicator Display) 18 Hot shoe (hot shoe cover) ●● Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
1. Introduction - Names of Parts ■■Back 32 33 25 26 34 27 35 28 36 29 37 30 31 38 39 25 Rear tally lamp ( 248 / Lamp / Indicator Display) ●● This works the same as the front tally lamp. You can set whether to make the lamp light at the menu screen separately from the front tally lamp. ( 192 / [Tally Lamp]) 26 AUDIO terminal cover 140 / External Microphones (Optional)) 27 [MIC] terminal ( ●● This connects the external microphone.
1. Introduction - Names of Parts ■■Right side ■■Left side 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 19 48 40 49 50 51 52 19 40 Fan outlet ●● The fan outlet for the cooling fan. Do not block it when using this camera. 41 REMOTE terminal cover ●● Keep the REMOTE terminal cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 145 / Using a remote control unit) 42 [REMOTE] terminal ( ●● You can control a part of the function remotely by connecting the remote control unit (commercially available) to the camera.
2. Getting Started - Power supply 2. Getting Started Power supply You can supply power to the camera using an AC adaptor (supplied), a PoE+*1 compatible switching hub or PoE+ compatible injector (commercially available), and a battery pack (optional)*2. *1 PoE+ is an abbreviation of Power Over Ethernet Plus. *2 This will be referred to as “battery pack” or “battery” onwards.
2. Getting Started - Power supply Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction. Do not use any other AC mains leads except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction. Turn off the camera before connecting or disconnecting the power plug. Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.
2. Getting Started - Power supply Turning the camera on 1 Turning the camera on. ●● Press and hold the camera ON/OFF button for more than one second. ●● The status indicator will light up. ●● You can change the language displayed on the screen from [Language] ([ Turning the camera off 1 Turning the camera off. ●● Press and hold the camera ON/OFF button for more than two seconds. ●● The status indicator will go off. - 23 - ]) in the [Setup] ([Others]) menu.
2. Getting Started - Power supply Power Indications A When supplying power with an AC adapter B When supplying power by connecting to a PoE+ compatible switching hub C Battery indication ■■Status indicator This informs you about the camera status with the lamp. ( 248 / Lamp / Indicator Display) ■■Battery indication 75% or higher 74% to 50% 49% to 25% 24% or below Blinking in red Low battery ●● Charge or replace the battery. ●● The battery level indicated on the screen is an approximate.
2. Getting Started - Attaching a Lens Attaching a Lens ●● Change the lens in a location where there is not a lot of dirt and dust. If dirt or dust gets on the lens ( image sensor) ●● Change the lens while the lens cap is attached. 1 2 3 257 / Dirt on the Turn the camera off. ●● Press and hold the camera ON/OFF button for more than two seconds. Turn the lens rear cap and the body cap in the direction of the arrow to remove them.
2. Getting Started - Attaching a Lens Removing a Lens Turn the camera off. ●● Press and hold the camera ON/OFF button for more than two seconds. While pressing the lens release button, rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops and then remove it. B B Lens release button ●● After removing the lens, be sure to attach the body cap and the lens rear cap.
2. Getting Started - Connecting the external monitor Connecting the external monitor Connect the camera to an external monitor or external recorder etc. to output video and audio. Connecting to the external monitor Preparation: ●● Turn off the camera, external monitor, or external recorder etc. 1 Connect the camera and external monitor or external recorder with an HDMI cable or BNC cable.
2. Getting Started - Connecting the external monitor ●● It is recommended to use a double shielded BNC cable equivalent to 5C-FB. ●● Use a high speed HDMI cable (Type A - Type A plug) that is compatible with 4K and has an HDMI logo. ●● You can output via HDMI and SDI at the same time. You can also connect to either “LUMIX Tether” or “LUMIX Sync” at the same time.
2. Getting Started - Connecting the external monitor ■■Removing the cable lock band ●● To remove the cable lock band, follow the steps for attaching it in the reverse order. ●● It may not be possible to attach HDMI cables or USB connection cables depending on the shape.
2. Getting Started - Inserting Cards (Optional) Inserting Cards (Optional) This camera supports the double card slot function. When two cards are used, relay recording and backup recording are available. Inserting / removing the card 1 2 Open the card door. ●● Slide the card door release lever to the direction of the arrow. Insert the cards. ●● Match the orientation of the cards as shown in the figure and then insert them firmly until they click.
2. Getting Started - Inserting Cards (Optional) 3 Close the card door. ●● The card will be displayed onto the screen of the output destination. ●● You can set the way to record to card slots 1 and 2: [ ] [ ] [Double Card Slot Function] ( 34 / [Double Card Slot Function]) ■■Indications during card access The card access light A turns on while the card is being accessed. A ●● Do not perform the following operations during access.
2. Getting Started - Inserting Cards (Optional) Removing a Card Open the card door. Push the card until it clicks and then pull the card out straight. ●● The card may be warm just after the camera has been used. Formatting Cards (Initialization) Format the cards with the camera before use in order to ensure optimal card performance. ●● When a card is formatted, all of the data stored in the card is erased and cannot be restored. Save a backup of necessary data before formatting the card.
2. Getting Started - Inserting Cards (Optional) [Folder / File Settings] Set the folder and file name where to save the images. Folder name File name Folder number (3 digits, 100 to 999) 5-character user-defined segment 3-character user-defined segment File number (4 digits, 0001 to 9999) Extension [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [Folder / File Settings] [Select Folder]*1 Selects a folder for storing images. [Create a New Folder] Creates a new folder with an incremented folder number.
2. Getting Started - Inserting Cards (Optional) [File Number Reset] Refresh the folder number to reset the file number to 0001. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [File Number Reset] Settings: [Card Slot 1] / [Card Slot 2] ●● When the folder number reaches 999, the file number cannot be reset. We recommend backing up your data and formatting the card. ●● To reset the folder number to 100: Perform [Card Format] to format the card.
2. Getting Started - Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) When turning the camera on for the first time, to record the information of the correct time and date, make sure to set the clock and time zone before using. The clock will automatically advance from January 1, 2020 0:00:00 at the point the camera is turned on for the first time. Clock Set 1 2 Turn the camera on.
2. Getting Started - Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) 3 Set the clock. : Select an item (year, month, day, hour, minute, or second). : Select a value. To set the display order and time display format ●● The setting screen of the display order and time display format will be displayed if you select [Style] with press [MENU/SET]. and A Display order B Time display format 4 Confirm your selection. ●● Press [MENU/SET]. ●● The clock settings are maintained for approx.
2. Getting Started - Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) Time zone 1 2 Display the setting screen of the [Time Zone]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Time Zone] Set the time zone. ●● Select a time zone with , and press [MENU/SET]. ], press . (The time will move forward by 1 hour.) again.
3. Basic Operations - Camera Setting Operations 3. Basic Operations Camera Setting Operations When changing the camera settings, operate the camera using the following operation parts. A B C A Control dial ( ) Rotate: Selects an item or numeric value. B Cursor buttons ( ) Press: Selects an item or numeric value. C [MENU/SET] button Press: Confirms a setting. ●● Displays the menu during recording and playback.
3. Basic Operations - Display Settings Display Settings The recording information or menu screen will only be output to either the HDMI output destination or SDI output destination. Information Display (HDMI/SDI) You can set the output destination of recording information or menu screen. The default setting is set to [AUTO]. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [Info Display (HDMI/SDI)] [AUTO] Only displays to the external device connected via HDMI.
3. Basic Operations - Display Settings Output destination screen display The following icons will be displayed on the output destination screen upon purchase. ●● For information about the icons other than those described here ( 239 / External Monitor Displays) 59.94p 250 F 2.8 1 [Photo Style] 2 Level gauge 3 [Rec.
3. Basic Operations - Display Settings Switching the Display Information The recording information (icons) on the recording screen and playback screen can be hidden. You can also display the control panel. 1 Set [Display Information].
3. Basic Operations - Display Settings Switch the information display with a Fn button If you register the [Display Information] to a Fn button, the display switches every time you press that Fn button. ●● About Fn buttons ( 155 / Register Functions to the Fn Buttons) ■■Recording Screen 59.94p 250 F 2.8 24m59s A [WITH INFO] B [WITHOUT INFO] C [CTRL PANEL] ■■Playback Screen 2021.12. 1 10:00 100-0001 1/999 24m59s 1/5 200 250 F2.8 2021.12. 1 10:00 100-0001 250 F 2.8 59.
3. Basic Operations - Control Panel Control Panel This screen allows you to view the current recording settings on the monitor. 1 2 3 4 Display the control panel. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Display Information] [Display Info in Rec Mode] [CTRL PANEL] Close the menu. ●● Press [ ] several times. Select a menu item. ●● Press . Change the setting. ●● Rotate to select a setting. ●● Refer to the pages explaining each item for information on how to change the settings.
3. Basic Operations - Quick Menu Quick Menu This menu enables you to quickly set functions that are frequently used during recording without calling up the menu screen. You can also change the Quick menu display method and the items to display. 1 2 3 Display the Quick menu. ●● Press [Q.MENU]. Select a menu item. ●● Press . Select a setting item. ●● Rotate . F2.
3. Basic Operations - Quick Menu 4 Close the Quick menu. ●● Press [Q.MENU]. ●● Some items cannot be set depending on the recording mode or camera settings. ●● The Quick menu can be customized: [ ] [ ] [Q.
3. Basic Operations - Menu Operation Methods Menu Operation Methods In this camera, the menu is used for setting a wide variety of functions and performing camera customizations.
3. Basic Operations - Menu Operation Methods 1 2 Display the menu. ●● Press [MENU/SET]. Select a main tab. ●● Press to select a main tab and then press . ●● You can also perform the same operation by pressing [Q.MENU] or by rotating [MENU/SET]. 3 Select a sub tab. ●● Press to select a sub tab and then press . ●● You can also perform the same operation by rotating to select a main tab, then pressing to select a sub tab, then pressing [MENU/SET].
3. Basic Operations - Menu Operation Methods 4 5 6 Select a menu item. ●● Press to select a menu item and then press . ●● You can also perform the same operation by rotating to select the menu item, then pressing [MENU/SET]. Select a setting item and then confirm your selection. ●● Select a setting item with , then press [MENU/SET]. ●● You can also perform the same operation by rotating to select a setting item, then pressing [MENU/SET]. Close the menu. ●● Press [ ] several times.
3. Basic Operations - Menu Operation Methods Displaying Descriptions About Menu Items and Settings When you press a Fn button that has the [Display Information] function registered while a menu item or setting item is selected, the details of that menu will be displayed on the screen. ●● About Fn buttons ( 155 / Register Functions to the Fn Buttons) Grayed Out Menu Items Menu items that cannot be set are displayed grayed out.
3. Basic Operations - Menu Operation Methods [Reset] Return each of the following settings to the default setting: – Recording settings – Network settings (Settings of [LAN / Wi-Fi] and [Bluetooth], password when connected to the camera with the “LUMIX Tether” software.) – Setup and custom settings (Anything other than [LAN / Wi-Fi] and [Bluetooth].) [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [Reset] ■■When the menu screen does not display to the external device Press [Q.MENU], [Fn2], and [Fn4] at the same time.
4. Recording Videos - Recording Videos 4. Recording Videos Recording Videos It is possible to record video with a maximum resolution of C4K (4096x2160) on this camera. It also supports switching of the system frequency and 2 types of recording file format; MP4 and MOV. Recording Videos 1 Start recording. ●● Press the video rec. button A. ●● Release the video rec. button right after you press it. ●● During video recording, the front tally lamp B and rear tally lamp C light. B 2 A Stop recording.
4. Recording Videos - Recording Videos Screen Displays While Video Recording The video recording time D and elapsed recording time E will be displayed. ●● The recording state indication F and card access indication G turn red while videos are being recorded. 10S 24m59s ●● When the remaining capacity of the battery or card gets low during video recording, the tally lamps blink at long intervals.
4. Recording Videos - Recording Videos [Exposure Mode] 1 Set the exposure mode. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] P [Exposure Mode] With [P] mode (Program AE mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value according to the subject’s brightness. With [A] mode (Aperture-Priority AE Mode), you can set the aperture value and record. A Set the aperture value.*1 ●● Rotate . ●● When wearing headphones, you can adjust the volume by rotating .
4. Recording Videos - Recording Videos ●● The brightness of the recording screen and of actual recorded images may differ. Check the images on the playback screen. ●● When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to other than [A] to use the aperture value of the lens.
4. Recording Videos - Recording Settings For Video Recording Settings For Video This section describes the settings used when video recording. [System Frequency] This changes the system frequency of videos that are recorded and played back. The default setting is for the system frequency to be set to the TV broadcast system for the region where the camera was bought. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [System Frequency] [59.94Hz (NTSC)] System frequency for regions using the NTSC broadcasting system [50.
4. Recording Videos - Recording Settings For Video [Rec Quality] Sets the image quality of videos to be recorded. The image qualities you can select depend on the [System Frequency] and [Rec. File Format] settings. [Rec Quality] settings can also be made using [Filtering] ( 60 / [Filtering]) to display only items that meet your conditions and 60 / [add to list]) to register recording qualities you use often.
4. Recording Videos - Recording Settings For Video [Rec. File Format]: [MOV] ●● Audio format: LPCM (2ch) Recording frame rate Bit rate YUV/bit Video compression format – HEVC: H.265/HEVC – AVC: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC E Image compression A B C D ■■[System Frequency]: [59.94Hz (NTSC)] [Rec Quality] Resolution (Aspect ratio) A / B / C / D / E [4K-A/60p/420/8-L] 59.94p / 150 Mbps / 4:2:0/8 bit / AVC / Long GOP [4K-A/30p/422/10-I] 29.
4. Recording Videos - Recording Settings For Video [FHD/60p/422/10-I] 59.94p / 200 Mbps / 4:2:2/10 bit / AVC / ALL-Intra [FHD/60p/422/10-L] 59.94p / 100 Mbps / 4:2:2/10 bit / AVC / Long GOP [FHD/60p/420/8-L] 59.94p / 100 Mbps / 4:2:0/8 bit / AVC / Long GOP [FHD/30p/422/10-I] [FHD/30p/422/10-L] [FHD/30p/420/8-L] 1920x1080 (16:9) 29.97p / 200 Mbps / 4:2:2/10 bit / AVC / ALL-Intra 29.97p / 100 Mbps / 4:2:2/10 bit / AVC / Long GOP 29.
4. Recording Videos - Recording Settings For Video Recording frame rate Bit rate YUV/bit Video compression format – AVC: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC E Image compression A B C D ■■[System Frequency]: [24.
4. Recording Videos - Recording Settings For Video [Filtering] When the [Rec. File Format] is set to [MOV], you can specify items such as frame rate, number of pixels (resolution), and codec (YUV, Bit value, Image compression), and only display recording quality that meets those conditions. In the [Rec Quality] setting screen, press [Fn1]. Select an item with and press [MENU/SET].
4. Recording Videos - Recording Settings For Video [Image Area of Video] Set the image area during video recording. The angle of view differs depending on the image area. Narrowing the image area allows you to achieve a telescopic effect without image deterioration. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [Image Area of Video] Item Settings details [FULL] Records according to the range that corresponds to the image circle of the lens that is for Micro four thirds.
4. Recording Videos - Time Code Time Code When [Rec. File Format] is set to [MOV], the time code is automatically recorded during video recording. If [MP4], the time code is not recorded. Setting the Time Code Sets the recording, display, and output of the time code. 1 2 Set [Rec. File Format] to [MOV]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Rec. File Format] Select [Time Code].
4. Recording Videos - Time Code [Time Code Display] Displays the time code on the recording screen. [Count Up] [REC RUN]: Counts the time code only when recording videos. [FREE RUN]: Counts the time code also when video recording is stopped and when the camera is turned off.
4. Recording Videos - Synchronizing the Time Code with an External Device Synchronizing the Time Code with an External Device Synchronize the time code default value with an external device that supports time code signal input and output. Preparations for Time Code Synchronization When [Count Up] is set to [FREE RUN], you can synchronize the initial value of the time code with an external device.
4. Recording Videos - Synchronizing the Time Code with an External Device Synchronize the Time Code of the External Device with That of the Camera (TC OUT) The initial time code value of the external device is synchronized according to the time code signal of the camera. 1 2 Prepare for time code synchronizing. ( Synchronization) 64 / Preparations for Time Code Set [TC Synchronization] to [TC OUT].
4. Recording Videos - Synchronizing the Time Code with an External Device Synchronize the Time Code of the Camera with That of the External Device (TC IN) The initial time code value of the camera is synchronized according to the time code signal of the external device. ●● In advance, change the [System Frequency] ( [Time Code Mode] ( 1 2 3 55 / [System Frequency]), [Rec Quality] ( 63 / [Time Code Mode]) to match the external device. Prepare for time code synchronizing.
4. Recording Videos - Genlock settings Genlock settings When using several units of this camera or recording in combination with other recording devices, input the external sync signal from the [GENLOCK IN] terminal to synchronize the cameras. The camera is compatible with BBS (Black Burst Sync) and tri-level sync.
4. Recording Videos - Genlock settings Compatible reference signal The compatible reference signal differs depending on the following camera settings. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [HDMI / SDI Connections] [SDI Output] ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [SDI Rec Output] [SDI Output Resolution] (The items that can be set differs depending on the recording frame rate of the [Rec Quality]. ( during recording when output via SDI)) 138 / Set the resolution ■■[System Frequency]: [59.
4. Recording Videos - Genlock settings Horizontal phase adjustment Adjusts the horizontal phase. 1 2 Select [Horizontal Phase Adjustment]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Genlock] [Horizontal Phase Adjustment] Set the horizontal phase. ●● Rotate to adjust the value, then press [MENU/SET]. ●● It can be set with the range of -206 to +49.
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom 5. Recording settings Focus / Zoom Selecting the Focus Mode Select the focusing method ([Focus Mode]) to match subject movement. 1 Set the Focus Mode. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ [AF]*1 [MF] ] [Focus Mode] Automatically adjusts the focus. Manually adjusts the focus. This is used when you want to fix the focus or do not want the AF to work. ( 79 / Record Using MF) *1 When recording video: Operates according to the settings of [Continuous AF].
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom Using AF Select the focus mode and the AF mode appropriate for the subject and scene. 1 2 Set the focus mode to [AF]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Focus Mode] Select [AF Mode]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [AF] [AF Mode] ■■[AF-ON] The AF also works when you press a Fn button that has [AF-ON] registered.
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom Subjects and recording conditions that make focusing difficult with AF mode – Fast-moving subjects – Extremely bright subjects – Subjects without contrast – Subjects recorded through windows – Subjects near shiny objects – Subjects in very dark locations – When recording subjects both distant and near ●● You can change the operation of AF-ON so that AF prioritizes subjects close by.
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom Selecting the AF Mode Select the focusing method to match the position and number of subjects. 1 2 Select [AF Mode]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [AF Mode] Select the AF mode. ●● Rotate . / [Face/Eye/Body/Animal Detect.] ( [Tracking] ( 75 / [Tracking]) [225-Area] ( 76 / [225-Area]) [Zone (Oval)] ( 76 / [Zone (Oval)]) [1-Area] ( 77 / [1-Area]) 3 74 / [Face/Eye/Body/Animal Detect.]) Confirm your selection. ●● Press [MENU/SET].
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom [Face/Eye/Body/Animal Detect.] The camera detects a person’s face, eyes, and body (entire body or upper half of the body) and adjusts the focus. With animal detection enabled, the camera will also detect animals, such as birds, canines (including wolves), and felines (including lions). When the camera detects a person’s face ( A / B ) or body or an animal’s body ( C )*1, an AF area is displayed. *1 When the animal detection is enabled.
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom ■■Move and Change the Size of the Yellow AF Area You can move the yellow AF area to the position of the white AF area and replace the white AF area with the yellow AF area. If moving to a position outside an AF area, then the [ ] AF area will be set. Display the AF mode selection screen. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [AF Mode] Select [ ] and then press Press . to move the position of the AF area. Rotate to change the size of the AF area.
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom ■■Move the Position of the AF Area Display the AF mode selection screen. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [AF Mode] Select [ ] and then press . Press to move the position of the AF area. ●● To return the position back to the center, press [Fn1]. Press [MENU/SET]. [225-Area] The camera selects the most optimal AF area to focus from 225 areas. [Zone (Oval)] Within the 225 AF areas, a central oval zone can be focused.
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom [1-Area] Specify the point to be brought into focus. ■■Move and Change the Size of the AF Area Display the AF mode selection screen. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [AF Mode] Select [ Press ] and then press . to move the position of the AF area. Rotate to change the size of the AF area. ●● The first press of [Fn1] returns the AF area position to the center. The second press returns the size of the AF area to the default. Press [MENU/SET].
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom [Continuous AF] You can select how to set the focus in AF when recording videos. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [Continuous AF] [MODE1] The camera continues to automatically focus only during recording. [MODE2] The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects during recording standby and during recording. [OFF] The camera maintains the focus point at the start of recording.
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom Record Using MF 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 activate AF. 1 2 3 Set the focus mode to [MF]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Focus Mode] Close the menu. ●● Press [ ]. Rotate the focus ring. ●● When an interchangeable lens without a focus ring is being used, press a Fn button that has [AF Mode] registered.
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom 5 Adjust the focus. The operations used to focus differ depending on the lens. When using an interchangeable lens with a focus ring Rotate to A side: Focuses on nearby subject Rotate to B side: Focuses on distant subject A B When using an interchangeable lens with a focus lever Move to C side: Focuses on nearby subject Move to D side: Focuses on distant subject ●● The focusing speed varies depending on how far you move the focus lever.
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom ●● This will display the in-focus portion highlighted with color. (Focus Peaking) ●● A recording distance guideline is displayed. (MF Guide) E MF Assist (enlarged screen) F Focus Peaking G MF Guide 6 7 8 Close the MF Assist screen. ●● Press [MENU/SET]. Start recording. ●● Press the video rec. button fully. Stop recording. ●● Press the video rec. button again.
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom ■■Operations on the MF Assist Screen Button operation * 1 Description of operation Moves the enlarged display position. Enlarges*2 / reduces the screen. [Fn1]*1 First time: Returns the MF Assist position to the center. Second time: Returns the MF Assist magnification to the default setting. to display the *1 When using an interchangeable lens with no focus ring, you can perform these operations after pressing screen that lets you set the area to be enlarged.
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom Recording with Zoom Use the optical zoom of the lens to zoom to telephoto or wide-angle. By using [Image Area of Video], you can increase the telephoto effect without deteriorating the image quality. ●● For details about [Image Area of Video] ( 61 / [Image Area of Video]) 1 Rotate the zoom ring. T : Telephoto W : Wide-angle T W ●● Rotating the zoom ring displays the focal length on the recording screen.
5. Recording settings - Focus / Zoom [Digital Zoom] You can increase the zoom ratio 4x higher than the original zoom ratio. Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Settings: [4x] / [2x] / [OFF] Select [Digital Zoom] ●● When using [Digital Zoom], it is recommended to fix the camera so that it does not move.
5. Recording settings - Metering / Exposure / ISO Sensitivity Metering / Exposure / ISO Sensitivity [Metering Mode] The type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [Metering Mode] (Multi-metering) Method in which the most suitable exposure is measured by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen. (Center-weighted) Method used to perform measuring which focuses on the center of the screen.
5. Recording settings - Metering / Exposure / ISO Sensitivity Exposure Compensation You can compensate the exposure when the correct exposure determined by the camera is too bright or too dark. You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of ±3 EV. 1 2 3 Display the exposure compensation screen. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Exposure Comp.] Compensate the exposure. ●● Rotate . Confirm your selection. ●● Press [MENU/SET].
5. Recording settings - Metering / Exposure / ISO Sensitivity Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Lock the focus and exposure in advance to take pictures with the same focus and exposure settings while changing the composition. This is useful when you want to bring an edge of the screen into focus or there is a backlight, for example. 1 Register [AE LOCK], [AF LOCK], or [AF/AE LOCK] to the Fn button. ( Functions to the Fn Buttons) [AE LOCK] The exposure is locked. [AF LOCK] The focus is locked.
5. Recording settings - Metering / Exposure / ISO Sensitivity ISO Sensitivity You can set light sensitivity (ISO sensitivity). With the default settings, you can set 160 to 51200 in 1/3 EV increments. This camera supports Dual Native ISO which enables recording at high sensitivity with reduced noise by switching the base sensitivity. The base sensitivity can also be fixed as necessary. 1 Press [Fn3]. ●● At default setting, [Sensitivity] is assigned to [Fn3].
5. Recording settings - Metering / Exposure / ISO Sensitivity ■■Setting Items (ISO Sensitivity) [AUTO] [160] to [51200] The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness. Maximum [6400]*1 The ISO sensitivity is fixed at the selected value. ●● You can extend the ISO sensitivity range in between a lower limit of [80] and an upper limit of [204800] by setting [Extended ISO] ( 185 / [Extended ISO]) to [ON] in the [Custom] ([Image Quality]) menu. *1 Default setting.
5. Recording settings - Metering / Exposure / ISO Sensitivity [ISO Sensitivity (video)] Sets the lower and upper limits for ISO sensitivity when ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [ISO Sensitivity (video)] [ISO Auto Lower Limit Setting] Sets the lower limit for ISO sensitivity when ISO sensitivity is [AUTO]. ●● Set in the range between [160] and [25600]. [ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting] Sets the upper limit for ISO sensitivity when ISO sensitivity is [AUTO].
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality White Balance / Image Quality White Balance (WB) White balance (WB) is a function that corrects the color cast produced by the light illuminating the subject. It corrects the colors so that white objects appear in white to make the overall color closer to what is seen by the eye. Normally, you can use auto ([AWB], [AWBc] or [AWBw]) to obtain the optimal white balance.
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality ■■Setting Items (White Balance) [AWB] Auto [AWBc] Auto (Reduces the reddish hue under an incandescent light source) [AWBw] Auto (Leaves the reddish hue under an incandescent light source) Clear sky Cloudy sky Shade under a clear sky Incandescent light to Set mode 1 to 4 ( 93 / Registering the White Set) to Color temperatures 1 to 4 ( 93 / Color Temperature Setting) 1 [AWB] will work within this range.
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality ■■Registering the White Set Take pictures of a white object under the light source of the recording location to adjust the white balance until it appears white. Press [Fn4] and then select any value from [ ] to [ ]. ●● At default setting, [White Balance] is assigned to [Fn4]. – About Fn buttons ( 154 / Fn Buttons) ●● You can also set it from the [White Balance] of the [Video] ([Image Quality]) menu. Press .
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality Adjusting the White Balance You can adjust the coloring when the coloring you want is not produced by the set white balance. Press [Fn4]. ●● At default setting, [White Balance] is assigned to [Fn4]. – About Fn buttons ( 154 / Fn Buttons) ●● You can also set it from the [White Balance] of the [Video] ([Image Quality]) menu. Select the white balance and then press ●● The adjustment screen is displayed. . Adjust the coloring.
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality [Master Pedestal Level] You can adjust the black level, which serves as the reference for images. 1 2 Select [Master Pedestal Level]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Master Pedestal Level] Adjust master pedestal. ●● Rotate . ●● Set in the range between –15 and +15.
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality [Photo Style] You can select the finishing settings of images to suit your subjects and expression styles. The image quality can be adjusted for each Photo Style. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [Photo Style] [Standard] The standard setting. [Vivid] A setting that produces a more vivid quality with higher saturation and contrast. [Natural] A setting that produces a softer quality with lower contrast.
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality ●● The range of available ISO sensitivities is different when [Photo Style] is set to the following: ( 89 / Setting Items (ISO Sensitivity)) – [Like709], [V-Log L], [Hybrid Log Gamma] The range of available ISO sensitivities is also different for [LOW] and [HIGH] in [Dual Native ISO Setting]. Reset the exposure if necessary when ISO sensitivity changes. ●● You can set the knee mode with [Like709].
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality ■■Settings Items (Image Quality Adjustment) *1 *2 *3 *4 [Contrast]*1 Adjusts the contrast in the image. [Highlight]*1 Adjusts the brightness of bright areas. [Shadow]*1 Adjusts the brightness of dark areas. [Saturation]*2 Adjusts the vividness of colors. [Color Tone]*3 Adjusts blue and yellow tints.
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality Registering Settings in My Photo Style Press to select the type of Photo Style. Adjust the image quality. ●● My Photo Style displays the types of Photo Style at the top of image quality adjustment. Select the base Photo Style. Press [Fn1]. (When [MY PHOTO STYLE 1] to [MY PHOTO STYLE 10] is selected) Press to select [Save Current Setting] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press to select the registration destination number and then press [MENU/SET].
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality Recording While Controlling Overexposure (Knee) When [Photo Style] is set to [Like709], you can adjust the knee so that recording can be performed with minimal overexposure. 1 Set [Photo Style] to [Like709]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Photo Style] [Like709] Like709 2 3 Press [Q.MENU]. Select a knee setting. ●● Press to select a setting item. [AUTO] Adjusts the compression levels of high-luminance areas automatically.
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality [Filter Settings] This mode records with additional image effects (filters). 1 2 Set the [Filter Effect]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Filter Settings] [Filter Effect] Select the filter. ●● Press to select, and then press [MENU/SET]. [SET] ●● Press [Fn1] to switch the screen between normal display and guide display. The guide display shows the description of each filter.
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality Adjusting the Filter Effect You can adjust the filter effect. Select the filter. On the recording screen, press . Rotate to set. ●● To return to the recording screen, press [MENU/SET] again. ●● When the filter effect is adjusted, the filter icon on the recording screen is indicated with [ ].
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality White balance will be fixed to [AWB]. The upper limit to ISO sensitivity is [6400]. When [High Dynamic] is set, the ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. Depending on the filter, the recording screen may seem as if frames are missed. When [Image Area of Video] is [PIXEL/PIXEL], recording video with [Toy Effect] / [Toy Pop] is not possible.
5. Recording settings - White Balance / Image Quality Setting the Color to Be Left ([One Point Color]) Set [Filter Effect] to [One Point Color]. Press to display the setting screen. Press to move the frame and select the color you want to leave. ●● To return the frame back to the center, press [Fn1]. Press [MENU/SET].
5. Recording settings - Audio Settings Audio Settings [Sound Rec Level Disp.] The sound recording level is displayed on the recording screen. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] Select [Sound Rec Level Disp.] ●● When [Sound Rec Level Limiter] is set to [OFF], [Sound Rec Level Disp.] is fixed to [ON]. [Mute Sound Input] This mutes audio input. [ ] [ ] [MENU/SET] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] Select [Mute Sound Input] ●● [ ] is displayed on the recording screen.
5. Recording settings - Audio Settings [Sound Rec Level Adj.] Manually adjust the sound recording level. Select [Sound Rec Level Adj.]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Sound Rec Level Adj.] Press to adjust the sound recording level and then press [MENU/SET]. ●● You can adjust the sound recording level within the range from [MUTE], [–18dB] to [+12dB] in steps of 1 dB. ●● Displayed dB values are approximate. ●● When set to [MUTE], [ ] is displayed in the recording screen.
5. Recording settings - Main Assist Functions Main Assist Functions This section describes the main assist functions that are convenient when recording. ●● The [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu has display assist functions such as the center marker. ( menu ([Monitor / Display])) 188 / [Custom] [Image Stabilizer] Set the image stabilizer operation to match the recording situation. ●● When using a lens with an O.I.S. switch, set the switch on the lens to ON.
5. Recording settings - Main Assist Functions [SS/Gain Operation] You can switch the units of shutter speed values and gain (sensitivity) values. [MENU/SET] [ ] [SEC/ISO] [ANGLE/ISO] [SEC/dB] [ ] Select [SS/Gain Operation] Displays the shutter speed in seconds and the gain in ISO. Displays the shutter speed in degrees and the gain in ISO. ●● The angle can be set in a range between 11° and 358°. (When [Synchro Scan] is set to [OFF]) Displays the shutter speed in seconds and the gain in dB.
5. Recording settings - Main Assist Functions [Luminance Spot Meter] Specify any spot on the subject to measure the luminance over a small area. 1 2 Set [Luminance Spot Meter]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Luminance Spot Meter] [ON] Select the position where you want to measure the luminance. ●● Press to select and then press [MENU/SET]. ●● To return the position back to the center, press [Fn1]. ■■Measurement Range Measuring is possible in the range –7% to 109% (IRE).
5. Recording settings - Main Assist Functions [Zebra Pattern] Parts that are brighter than the benchmark value are displayed with stripes. You can also set the benchmark value and the breadth of the range so that the stripes are displayed on parts that are within the range of brightness you specify. [ZEBRA1] [ZEBRA2] [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [ZEBRA1+2] Select [Zebra Pattern] [ZEBRA1] Parts that are brighter than the benchmark value are displayed with [ZEBRA1] stripes.
5. Recording settings - Main Assist Functions [Frame Marker] A frame with the set aspect ratio is displayed on the recording screen. This allows you to see during recording the angle of view that will be achieved with trimming (cropping) in post-processing. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ON] [ ] Select [Frame Marker] Displays video grid lines on the recording screen. [OFF] ― Sets the aspect ratio of video grid lines. [Frame Aspect]: [2.39:1] / [2.35:1] / [2.00:1] / [1.
6. Special Video Recording - [Variable Frame Rate] 6. Special Video Recording [Variable Frame Rate] By recording using a frame rate that is different to the playback frame rate, you can record smooth slow motion video and fast motion video. Slow Motion Video (Overcrank Recording) Set a number of frames that is higher than the recording frame rate of the [Rec Quality]. For example: When recording at 48 fps and set to a 24.00p [Rec Quality], the speed is halved.
6. Special Video Recording - [Variable Frame Rate] 3 4 Set [Variable Frame Rate]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Variable Frame Rate] ●● Press to switch between [ON] and [OFF]. [ON] Set the frame rate. ●● Rotate to select a numeric value, then press [MENU/SET]. ●● The angle of view is reduced when you set to a frame rate exceeding 200 fps. Available Frame Rate Setting Ranges The frame rate you can set differs depending on the [Rec Quality] settings.
6. Special Video Recording - [Focus Transition] [Focus Transition] Smoothly transitions the focus position from the current position to a position registered in advance. 1 2 Select [Focus Transition]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Focus Transition] Set the recording settings. [Start] [Focus Pull Setting] [Focus Transition Speed] 3 Start recording. Registers the focus position. ●● The setting screen for the focus position is displayed when you select either [1], [2], or [3].
6. Special Video Recording - [Focus Transition] 4 Start recording. ●● Press the video rec. button. ●● If you have enabled [Focus Transition Rec], Focus Transition will start when you start recording a video. 5 Start Focus Transition. ●● Press to select [1], [2], or [3], and then press [MENU/SET]. ●● When [Focus Transition Wait] is set, Focus Transition starts after the set time has elapsed. A Current focus position B Registered focus position 6 7 End Focus Transition. ●● Press [Q.MENU].
6. Special Video Recording - [Focus Transition] Maintain the same distance to the subject after setting the focus position. The moving speed of focus varies depending on the lens being used. While using [Focus Transition], it is not possible to focus on anything other than the registered focus position. Any of the operations below will clear the focus position settings.
6. Special Video Recording - [Live Cropping] [Live Cropping] By cropping a part of the image from the image displayed in the live view, it is possible to record FHD video that incorporates panning and zooming with the camera staying in a fixed position. Pan Zoom in ●● When using [Live Cropping], it is recommended to fix the camera so it does not move. 1 2 Set [Rec. File Format]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Rec.
6. Special Video Recording - [Live Cropping] 3 Set the time for panning or zooming. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Live Cropping] [40SEC] / [20SEC] ●● If you have selected a recording format or recording quality where Live Cropping recording is not available, the camera switches to a recording format or FHD video recording quality where recording is possible. 4 Set the cropping start frame. ●● Select the range to be cropped and press [MENU/SET]. A Cropping start frame 5 Set the cropping end frame.
6. Special Video Recording - [Live Cropping] 6 Start Live Cropping recording. ●● Press the video rec. button. ●● When the set operating time has elapsed, recording automatically ends. To end recording midway, press the video rec. button again. 7S 20S C Elapsed recording time D Set operating time ■■Operations for Setting the Cropping Frame Button operation Description of operation Moves the frame. Enlarges / reduces the frame.
6. Special Video Recording - Log Recording Log Recording [V-Log L] Settings Setting [Photo Style] to [V-Log L] enables Log recording. Images finished with rich gradation can be created through post production processing. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Photo Style] Select [V-Log L] ●● Post-production processing is enabled by utilizing LUT (Look-Up Table). You can download LUT data from the following support site: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index3.
6. Special Video Recording - Log Recording When [Photo Style] is set to [V-Log L] Reflectance ratio (%) 0 18 90 IRE(%) 7.3 42 61 Stop ― 0.0 2.3 10 bit code value 128 433 602 12 bit code value 512 1732 2408 ●● When luminance is to be displayed by Stop units, this camera calculates IRE 42% to 0 Stop.
6. Special Video Recording - HLG Videos HLG Videos Record videos with the wide dynamic range of the HLG format. You can record in very bright light where overexposure can occur or in dark areas where underexposure can occur, maintaining the rich yet subtle colors you can see with your naked eye. You can view the video that you record by outputting via HDMI/SDI to devices (TVs, etc.) that support the HLG format, or playing back directly on supporting devices.
6. Special Video Recording - HLG Videos ●● When the [Rec. File Format] has been set to [MOV], you can filter to show just the recording qualities where HLG video recording can be used. ( 60 / [Filtering]) ●● HLG images are shown dark on devices that do not support the HLG format. With [HDMI] / [SDI] in [HLG View Assist] of the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu, you can set the conversion method for images displayed for monitoring.
6. Special Video Recording - Anamorphic Recording Anamorphic Recording This camera can record video with a resolution of 4K-A (anamorphic (4:3) video) that is compatible with anamorphic recording with an aspect ratio of 4:3. Anamorphic (4:3) video 1 2 Set [Rec. File Format] to [MOV]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Rec. File Format] [MOV] Select a recording quality wherein you can record Anamorphic (4:3) video.
6. Special Video Recording - Anamorphic Recording [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display] Display the desqueezed images suited to the magnification of the anamorphic lens. Using the [Frame Marker], it is also possible to impose on display the frame of the angle of view when cropping after de-squeeze editing. 1 Set [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display] Settings: [ ] (2.0x) / [ ] (1.8x) / [ ] (1.5x) / [ ] (1.33x) / [ ] (1.
6. Special Video Recording - [Synchro Scan] [Synchro Scan] Fine-adjust the shutter speed to reduce flickering and horizontal stripes. The shutter speed set in Synchro Scan is saved separately from the shutter speed used for normal recording. In the Synchro Scan setting screen you can call up the current shutter speed for normal recording and adjust it. 1 2 3 Set the exposure mode to [S] or [M]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Exposure Mode] Set [Synchro Scan].
6. Special Video Recording - [Loop Recording (video)] [Loop Recording (video)] Even when recording uses up the card’s free space, the camera continues the recording by deleting the oldest segment of the recorded data. 1 2 Set [Rec. File Format] to [MOV]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Rec. File Format] [MOV] Set [Loop Recording (video)]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Loop Recording (video)] [ON] ●● [ ] is displayed on the recording screen.
6. Special Video Recording - [Segmented File Recording] [Segmented File Recording] To avoid video loss due to unforeseen interruptions to the power supply, recorded video is divided every few minutes while MOV video is being recorded. ●● The divided videos are saved as one group image. 1 2 Set [Rec. File Format] to [MOV]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Rec. File Format] [MOV] Set [Segmented File Recording]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Segmented File Recording] [10MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [3MIN.] / [1 MIN.
6. Special Video Recording - List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded VFR: Recording qualities that enable use of [Variable Frame Rate] Live Crop: Recording qualities that enable use of [Live Cropping] HLG: Recording qualities with which you can record HLG video ANAMOR 4:3: Recording qualities for anamorphic recording with an aspect ratio of 4:3 [Rec. File Format]: [MP4] ■■[System Frequency]: [59.
6. Special Video Recording - List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded [Rec. File Format]: [MOV] ■■[System Frequency]: [59.
6. Special Video Recording - List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded ■■[System Frequency]: [50.
6. Special Video Recording - List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded ■■[System Frequency]: [24.
7. Output image - Images Output via HDMI 7. Output image In this chapter, image settings output to the external device during recording is explained. ●● The resolution of the image to be output via HDMI/SDI differs depending on the settings of [Rec Quality].
7. Output image - HDMI Output Image Quality (Resolution / Frame Rate) HDMI Output Image Quality (Resolution / Frame Rate) Settings for Down-Converting Make settings for the down-conversion of resolution and frame rate for HDMI output. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [AUTO] [4K/30p] ([4K/25p]) [HDMI Rec Output] Select [Down Convert] Outputs by down-converting to match the connected device. Outputs by down-converting resolution to 4K and frame rate to either 29.97p or 25.00p.
7. Output image - HDMI Output Image Quality (Resolution / Frame Rate) Image Quality When Outputting via HDMI Output is with the resolution and frame rate according to the combinations of the [Rec Quality] and [Down Convert] settings. ●● When [Down Convert] is set to [AUTO], the output matches the connected device. ■■[System Frequency]: [59.94Hz (NTSC)] Resolution and recording frame rate of the [Rec Quality] [Down Convert] 4K-A/59.94p 4K/59.94p 4K-A/29.97p 4K/29.97p 4K-A/23.98p 4K/23.
7. Output image - HDMI Output Image Quality (Resolution / Frame Rate) ■■[System Frequency]: [50.00Hz (PAL)] Resolution and recording frame rate of the [Rec Quality] [Down Convert] 4K-A/50.00p 4K/50.00p 4K-A/25.00p 4K/25.00p C4K/50.00p C4K/25.00p [4K/25p] 4K/25.00p 4K/25.00p 4K/25.00p 4K/25.00p [1080p] 1080/50.00p 1080/25.00p*2 1080/50.00p 1080/25.00p*2 [1080i] 1080/50.00i 1080/50.00i 1080/50.00i 1080/50.00i [OFF] 4K/50.00p 4K/25.00p C4K/50.00p C4K/25.00p *2 Output is 1080/50.
7. Output image - HDMI Output Settings HDMI Output Settings Outputting Control Information to an External Recorder Recording start and stop control information is output to an external recorder connected by HDMI. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ] [HDMI Rec Output] Select [HDMI Recording Control] ●● It can be set when [HDMI Time Code Output] is [ON]. ●● Control information is output when pressing the video rec.
7. Output image - SDI output settings SDI output settings Set the resolution during recording when output via SDI Set the resolution of the image to be output via SDI. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [SDI Rec Output] Settings: [1080p] / [1080i] / [1080PsF] / [720p] Select [SDI Output Resolution] ■■Settings Items ([SDI Output Resolution]) Output is with the resolution and frame rate according to the combinations of the [Rec Quality] and [SDI Output Resolution] settings.
7. Output image - SDI output settings Output control information to the external recorder Outputs record starting and stopping control information to the external recorder connected with SDI. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ] [SDI Rec Output] Select [SDI Recording Control] ●● It can be set when [SDI Time Code Output] is [ON]. ●● Control information is output when pressing the video rec. button, even if the video cannot be recorded (such as when there is no card inserted into the camera).
8. Connections with External Devices - External Microphones (Optional) 8. Connections with External Devices In this chapter, external devices connected to this unit are explained. ●● Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
8. Connections with External Devices - External Microphones (Optional) ■■Removing the Hot Shoe Cover Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction of arrow while pressing it in the direction of arrow . Setting the Sound Pickup Range (DMW-MS2: Optional) When using the Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional), you can set the microphone sound pickup range. Select [Special Mic.]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [STEREO] [LENS AUTO] [SHOTGUN] [S.SHOTGUN] [MANUAL] [Special Mic.
8. Connections with External Devices - XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional) XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional) By attaching an XLR Microphone Adaptor (DMW-XLR1: optional) to the camera, you can use a commercially available XLR microphone to enable the recording of superior-quality high-res/stereo audio. A B A Hot shoe B Commercially available XLR microphone Preparation: ●● Turn off the camera, and remove the hot shoe cover.
8. Connections with External Devices - XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional) ●● While an XLR Microphone Adaptor is attached, [ ] is displayed on the screen. ●● When [XLR Mic Adaptor Setting] is set to other than [OFF], the following settings are fixed: ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● – [Sound Rec Level Limiter]: [OFF] – [Wind Noise Canceller]: [OFF] – [Sound Output]: [Recorded Sound] [Sound Rec Gain Level] and [Sound Rec Level Adj.] cannot be used when [XLR Mic Adaptor Setting] is set to other than [OFF].
8. Connections with External Devices - Headphones Headphones You can record videos while monitoring their sound by connecting commercially available headphones to the camera. A A Headphone terminal ●● Do not use the Headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more. ●● Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Switching the Sound Output Method [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [Sound Output] [REALTIME] [REC SOUND] Audio without time lag.
8. Connections with External Devices - Using a remote control unit Using a remote control unit You can control a part of the function remotely by connecting the remote control unit (commercially available) to the camera. It can be used in the following ways. (The operations that can be performed vary depending on the remote control unit used.
8. Connections with External Devices - Importing Images to a PC Importing Images to a PC After connecting to the PC, you can copy the recorded images by dragging files and folders on this camera to the PC. The camera can be connected to a PC running any of the following OSs which can detect mass storage devices. Supported OS Windows: Windows 10 Mac: OS X v10.11, macOS 10.12 to macOS 10.15 B A A [USB] terminal B USB connection cable (commercially available) ●● Plug in/out straight holding onto the plug.
8. Connections with External Devices - Importing Images to a PC ■■Folder Structure Inside Card LUMIX AD_LUMIX CAMSET DCIM 100XXXXX PXXX0001.MP4 The camera’s setup information Images Folder number MP4: MP4 videos MOV: MOV videos JPG: JPEG format pictures E File number A B C D ●● For the USB connection cable, use one that is a shielded product with a ferrite core compliant to USB Type C (USB3.1) that is less than 1.5 m (4.9 feet).
9. Playback - Playing Back Videos 9. Playback This chapter explains how to playback and delete videos. ●● Connect the camera to the external device and output the image. ( 27 / Connecting the external monitor) ●● You can set the output resolution during playback. ( 195 / [Output Resolution(Playback)]) ●● Images recorded on devices other than this one may not be played back correctly on this camera. Playing Back Videos 1 2 Display the playback screen. ●● Press [ ]. Select a video.
9. Playback - Playing Back Videos 3 Playback the video. ●● Press . 00:05:50 00:08:30 C Elapsed playback time D Playback bar 4 Stop playback. ●● Press . ■■Operations During Video Playback Button operation Description of operation Plays / pauses. Stops. Performs fast-rewind playback. ●● If you press again, the fast-rewind speed increases. Performs frame-by-frame rewinding (while paused). Performs fast-forward playback. ●● If you press again, the fast-forward speed increases.
9. Playback - Playing Back Videos Switching the Card to Display Images are displayed separately by card slot. When you press [Q.MENU] during playback you can switch the card that will be displayed. ●● Use the Fn button registered with [Card Slot Change] to operate. In default settings, this is registered in [Q.MENU]. 154 / Fn Buttons) – About Fn buttons ( Press [Q.MENU]. Press to select [Card Slot 1] or [Card Slot 2] and then press [MENU/SET]. ●● The camera can playback videos in MP4 and MOV formats.
9. Playback - Switching the Display Mode Switching the Display Mode This switches to thumbnail display (Multi playback), which displays several images at the same time. Thumbnail Display 1 Switch to thumbnail display. ●● Rotate to the left. ●● The display is switched in the order of 12-image screen ●● Rotating to the right returns to the previous display. 30-image screen. 1/999 A Card slot 2 Select an image. ●● Press to select an image and then press [MENU/SET].
9. Playback - Switching the Display Mode Group Images Images recorded using [Segmented File Recording] are handled as group images in the camera, and can be deleted and edited on a group basis. You can also delete and edit each image in a group individually. Playing the Images in a Group One by One Operations such as displaying thumbnails and deleting images are available with images in groups just as with normal playback. Select the group image in the playback state.
9. Playback - Deleting Images Deleting Images ●● Images cannot be restored once they have been deleted. Carefully confirm the images before deletion. ●● You can only delete the images in the card of the selected card slot. ●● If you delete a group image, all images in the group are deleted. [Delete Single] Press [ ] in playback state. Press to select [Delete Single] and then press [MENU/SET]. [Delete Multi] Press [ ] in playback state. Press to select [Delete Multi] and then press [MENU/SET].
10. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons 10. Camera Customization This chapter describes the customization function with which you can configure the camera to your preferred settings. ●● Detailed settings for camera operations and screen display are available in the [Custom] menu. ( 185 / [Custom] menu) Fn Buttons You can register functions to the Fn (Function) buttons. Additionally, you can register other functions to [ the same way as with the Fn buttons.
10. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons Register Functions to the Fn Buttons 1 2 3 Select [Fn Button Set]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Fn Button Set] [Setting in REC mode] / [Setting in PLAY mode] Select the button. ●● Press to select the button and then press [MENU/SET]. ●● Selection is also possible by rotating . Find the function to register. ●● You can select by pressing to select the sub tab, pressing ●● Each press [Q.MENU] switches between tabs [1] and [2].
10. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons 4 Register the function. ●● Press to select a function and then press [MENU/SET]. ●● Selection is also possible by rotating . ●● Select items with [ ] by selecting the item again. ●● Depending on the button, some functions cannot be registered. ●● You can also press and hold the Fn button (2 sec.) to display the screen in Step 4. (This may not be displayed depending on the registered function and on the button type.
10. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons Setting Items ([Fn Button Set] / [Setting in REC mode]) ■■[1] tab [Image Quality] [Exposure Mode] ( 53 / [Exposure Mode]) [Aperture Value] ( 53 / [Exposure Mode]) [Shutter Speed] ( 53 / [Exposure Mode]) [Exposure Comp.] ( 86 / Exposure Compensation) [Dual Native ISO Setting] ( 90 / [Dual Native ISO Setting]) [Sensitivity] ( 88 / ISO Sensitivity) [White Balance] ( 91 / White Balance (WB)) [Photo Style] ( 96 / [Photo Style]) [Metering Mode] ( 85 / [Metering Mode]) [i.
10. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons [Others (Video)] [Image Stabilizer] ( 107 / [Image Stabilizer]) [E-Stabilization (Video)] ( 107 / [E-Stabilization (Video)]) [Image Area of Video] ( 61 / [Image Area of Video]) [Digital Zoom] ( 84 / [Digital Zoom]) [Focus Transition] ( 114 / [Focus Transition]) [Live Cropping] ( 117 / [Live Cropping]) ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● [Operation] ●● [Q.MENU] ( 44 / Quick Menu) ●● [Rec / Playback Switch] – Switches to the playback screen.
10. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons Setting Items ([Fn Button Set] / [Setting in PLAY mode]) ■■[1] tab [Playback Mode] ●● [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display] ( ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● 125 / [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display]) [Add/Delete Info.
10. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons Use the Fn Buttons During recording, pressing the Fn buttons enables usage of the functions registered in [Setting in REC mode], and during playback, it enables usage of the functions registered in [Setting in PLAY mode]. 1 2 Press the Fn button. Select a setting item. ●● Press to select a setting item and then press [MENU/SET]. ●● Selection is also possible by rotating . ●● Display and selection methods of a setting item differ depending on the menu item.
10. Camera Customization - Quick Menu Customization Quick Menu Customization You can change the items to display on the Quick menu and their order to suit your preferences. ●● For information about Quick menu operation methods ( 44 / Quick Menu) Register to the Quick Menu Change the menus to be displayed in the Quick menu. 1 2 3 Select [Q.MENU Settings]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Q.MENU Settings] [Item Customize (Video)] Select the item position ( to ).
10. Camera Customization - Quick Menu Customization 4 Register menu items. ●● Press to select an item and then press [MENU/SET]. ●● Selection is also possible by rotating . ●● Select items with [ ] by selecting the item again.
10. Camera Customization - Quick Menu Customization Menu Items That Can Be Registered ■■[1] tab [Image Quality] [Exposure Mode] ( 53 / [Exposure Mode]) [Aperture Value] ( 53 / [Exposure Mode]) [Shutter Speed] ( 53 / [Exposure Mode]) [Exposure Comp.] ( 86 / Exposure Compensation) [Dual Native ISO Setting] ( 90 / [Dual Native ISO Setting]) [Sensitivity] ( 88 / ISO Sensitivity) [White Balance] ( 91 / White Balance (WB)) [Photo Style] ( 96 / [Photo Style]) [Metering Mode] ( 85 / [Metering Mode]) [i.
10. Camera Customization - Quick Menu Customization ■■[2] tab [Lens / Others] ●● [Step Zoom] ( 84 / [Step Zoom]) [Card/File] ●● [Destination Card Slot] – Changes the priority of cards for recording. This can be used if [Double Card Slot Function] ( Function]) is set to [Relay Rec]. [IN/OUT] ●● [LAN / Wi-Fi] ( ●● [Fan Mode] ( 194 / [LAN / Wi-Fi]) 192 / [Fan Mode]) [Others] ●● [No Setting] – Set when not registering any function.
10. Camera Customization - Custom Mode Custom Mode Menu settings that match your preferences can be registered in Custom mode. You can use registered settings by switching to [Custom Mode C1] until [Custom Mode C12] at the recording mode menu. Register in Custom Mode You can register the currently set information of the camera. At the time of purchase, the default settings of the [Creative Video Mode] menus are registered with all Custom modes. 1 2 3 Set menu settings of the state you wish to save.
10. Camera Customization - Custom Mode Custom Mode Detailed Settings You can create additional Custom mode sets, and how long to retain temporarily changed settings details. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [Custom Mode Settings] [Limit No. of Custom Mode] [Edit Title] [How to Reload Custom Mode] [Select Loading Details] Sets the number of custom modes that will be displayed in the recording mode menu. A maximum of 12 sets can be registered; 5 sets are available as default settings.
10. Camera Customization - Custom Mode Using Custom Mode 1 Select Custom mode. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Custom Mode C1] to [Custom Mode C12] ●● The selected Custom mode icon will be displayed on the recording screen. Changing Registered Details Registered settings do not change even if you change the camera settings temporarily with [Custom Mode C1] to [Custom Mode C12]. To change the registered details, overwrite them by using [Save to Custom Mode] in the [Setup] ([Setting]) menu.
10. Camera Customization - Custom Mode Calling Up Settings Call up registered Custom mode settings to the selected recording mode and overwrite the current settings with the called up settings. 1 2 3 Set to the recording mode to use. Select [Load Custom Mode]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Load Custom Mode] Select the Custom mode to call up. ●● Select the Custom mode and then press [MENU/SET].
10. Camera Customization - My Menu My Menu Register frequently-used menus in My Menu. A maximum of 23 items can be registered. Registered menus can be called up from [ ] to [ ]. Registration in My Menu 1 2 Select [Add]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Add] Register. ●● Select the menu to register and then press [MENU/SET]. Calling up My Menu Call up the menus registered in My Menu.
10. Camera Customization - My Menu Edit My Menu You can reorder the display order of My Menu, and delete unnecessary menus. [MENU/SET] [ ] Select [ ] [Add] Selects and registers the menus to be displayed in My Menu. [Sorting] Changes the order of My Menu. Select the menu to change, then set the destination. [Delete] Deletes menus that are registered to My Menu. [Delete Item]: Selects the menu, then deletes. [Delete All]: Deletes all menus registered in My Menu.
10. Camera Customization - [Save/Restore Camera Setting] [Save/Restore Camera Setting] Saves the camera’s settings information to the card. Saved settings information can be loaded to the camera, letting you set the same settings on multiple cameras. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [Save/Restore Camera Setting] Saves the camera’s settings information to the card. ●● If saving new data, then select [New File], and if overwriting an existing file, select that existing file.
11. Menu Guide - List of Menu 11. Menu Guide This chapter provides a list of menus and describes them in detail. ●● For information about menu operation methods. ( 46 / Menu Operation Methods) ●● Refer to the “13.
11. Menu Guide - List of Menu [Audio] ( 181 / [Video] menu ([Audio])) [Sound Rec Level Disp.] [Mute Sound Input] [Sound Rec Gain Level] [Sound Rec Level Adj.] [Sound Rec Level Limiter] [Wind Noise Canceller] / [Wind Cut] [Lens Noise Cut] [Mic Socket] [Special Mic.
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11. Menu Guide - List of Menu [Playback] menu [Playback Mode] ( 200 / [Playback] menu ([Playback Mode])) ●● [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display] [Add/Delete Info.] ( ●● [Protect] ●● [Rating] [Edit Image] ( ●● [Copy] [Others] ( 200 / [Playback] menu ([Add/Delete Info.
11. Menu Guide - [Rec Mode] menu [Rec Mode] menu [Rec Mode] menu (Recording mode) : Default settings [Creative Video Mode] / [Custom Mode C1] to [Custom Mode C12] This selects a recording mode. ( 167 / Using Custom Mode) [Video] menu [Video] menu ([Image Quality]) : Default settings [Exposure Mode] [P] / [A] / [S] / [M] Sets the exposure mode. ( 53 / [Exposure Mode]) [Exposure Comp.] [-3] to [+3] ( ± 0) This compensates the exposure.
11. Menu Guide - [Video] menu [Photo Style] [Standard] / [Vivid] / [Natural] / [Landscape] / [Portrait] / [Monochrome] / [L.Monochrome] / [L.Monochrome D] / [Cinelike D2] / [Cinelike V2] / [Like709] / [V-Log L] / [Hybrid Log Gamma] / [MY PHOTO STYLE 1] to [MY PHOTO STYLE 10] You can select the finishing settings of images to suit your subjects and expression styles. ( 96 / [Photo Style]) [Metering Mode] [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] You can switch the method of measurement for the brightness.
11. Menu Guide - [Video] menu [i.Dynamic Range] [AUTO] / [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [LOW] / [OFF] Contrast and exposure are compensated when the brightness difference between the background and subject is great. ●● Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the recording conditions. ●● When the following functions are being used, [i.Dynamic Range] is not available: – [Like709] / [V-Log L] / [Hybrid Log Gamma] ([Photo Style]) – [Filter Settings] [Vignetting Comp.
11. Menu Guide - [Video] menu [Video] menu ([Image Format]) : Default settings [Rec. File Format] [MP4] / [MOV] Sets the video recording file format. ( 55 / [Rec. File Format]) [Image Area of Video] [FULL] / [PIXEL/PIXEL] Sets the image area during video recording. ( 61 / [Image Area of Video]) [Rec Quality] Sets the video recording image quality. ( 56 / [Rec Quality]) [Rec Quality (My List)] Calls up a recording quality registered in My List.
11. Menu Guide - [Video] menu [Genlock] [Genlock Input] [ON] / [Horizontal Phase Adjustment] [-206] to [+49] ( [±0]) [OFF] This synchronizes the image signal of the camera and external device. ( 67 / Genlock settings) [Luminance Level] [0-255] / [16-235] / [16-255] You can set the luminance range to suit the purpose of video recording. ( 90 / [Luminance Level]) [Video] menu ([Focus]) : Default settings [Focus Mode] [AF] / [MF] This switches between AF and MF.
11. Menu Guide - [Video] menu [Focus Peaking] [ON] / [OFF] [Focus Peaking Sensitivity] [SET] [Display Color] During MF operation, in-focus portions (portions on the screen with clear outlines) are highlighted with color. ●● If the [Focus Peaking Sensitivity] is adjusted to the negative direction, portions to be highlighted are reduced, allowing you to achieve a more precise focus. ●● With [Display Color], you can set the display color of the in-focus portion.
11. Menu Guide - [Video] menu [Sound Rec Level Limiter] [ON] / [OFF] The sound recording level is adjusted automatically to minimize sound distortion (crackling noise). ( Level Limiter]) 106 / [Sound Rec [Wind Noise Canceller] [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [OFF] This reduces the wind noise coming into the built-in microphone while maintaining sound quality. ( Canceller]) 106 / [Wind Noise [Wind Cut] [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [LOW] / [OFF] This reduces wind noise when an external microphone is connected.
11. Menu Guide - [Video] menu [Sound Output] [REALTIME] / [REC SOUND] Sets the audio output method when headphones are connected. ( 144 / Switching the Sound Output Method) [Headphone Volume] [0] to [LEVEL15] ( [LEVEL3]) Adjusts the volume when headphones are connected. ( 144 / Adjusting the Headphone Volume) [Video] menu ([Others]) : Default settings [Image Stabilizer] [Operation Mode] [E-Stabilization (Video)] Configures image stabilizer settings.
11. Menu Guide - [Video] menu [Segmented File Recording] [10MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [3MIN.] / [1 MIN.] / [OFF] Video is divided every few minutes while being recorded. ( 128 / [Segmented File Recording]) [Live Cropping] [40SEC] / [20SEC] / [OFF] By cropping a part of the range displayed in the live view, it is possible to record FHD video that incorporates panning and 117 / [Live Cropping]) zooming with the camera staying in a fixed position. ( [Time Stamp Rec.
11. Menu Guide - [Custom] menu [Custom] menu [Custom] menu ([Image Quality]) : Default settings [Photo Style Settings] [Show/Hide Photo Style] [Vivid] / [Natural] / [Landscape] / [Portrait] / [L.Monochrome] / [L.Monochrome D] / [Cinelike D2] / [Cinelike V2] / [Like709] / [V-Log L] / [Hybrid Log Gamma] / [MY PHOTO STYLE 1] to [MY PHOTO STYLE 10] Sets Photo Style items to be displayed on the menu.
11. Menu Guide - [Custom] menu [Exposure Offset Adjust.] [Multi Metering] [-1 EV] to [+1 EV] ( [±0 EV]) [Center Weighted] [-1 EV] to [+1 EV] ( [±0 EV]) [Spot] [-1 EV] to [+1 EV] ( [±0 EV]) [Highlight Weighted] [-1 EV] to [+1 EV] ( [±0 EV]) Adjusts the exposure level that is the standard correct exposure for each item of [Metering Mode]. Adds the adjustment value 86 / Exposure Compensation) when recording.
11. Menu Guide - [Custom] menu [MF Guide] [ON] / [OFF] During MF, MF Guide, which acts as a guide to recording distance, is displayed on the screen. [Focus Ring Lock] [ON] / [OFF] This disables the focus ring operation during MF to lock the focus. ●● [MFL] is displayed on the recording screen while the focus ring is locked. [Custom] menu ([Operation]) : Default settings [Q.MENU Settings] [Layout Style] [MODE1] / [MODE2] [Item Customize (Video)] Customizes the Quick menu.
11. Menu Guide - [Custom] menu [Custom] menu ([Monitor / Display]) : Default settings [Histogram] [ON] / [OFF] This displays the histogram. Turning this [ON] displays the histogram transition screen. to set the position. Press ●● A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis, and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. By looking at the distribution of the graph, you can determine the current exposure.
11. Menu Guide - [Custom] menu [Level Gauge] [ON] / [OFF] Displays the level gauge which is useful in correcting camera tilt. A Horizontal B Vertical C Green (no tilt) ●● Even after correcting the tilt, there may still be an error of approx. ±1°. ●● When the camera is tilted significantly upwards or downwards, the level gauge may not be displayed correctly. ●● You can adjust the level gauge and reset the adjusted values in [Level Gauge Adjust.] in the [Setup] ([Monitor / Display]) menu.
11. Menu Guide - [Custom] menu [V-Log L View Assist] [Read LUT File] [LUT Select] [LUT View Assist (HDMI)] [ON] / [OFF] [LUT View Assist (SDI)] [ON] / [OFF] You can output images with LUT data applied via HDMI/SDI. ( 121 / [V-Log L View Assist]) [HLG View Assist] [HDMI] [AUTO] / [MODE1] / [MODE2] / [OFF] [SDI] [MODE1] / [MODE2] / [OFF] At recording or playback of HLG video, this outputs images with converted color gamut and brightness over HDMI/SDI.
11. Menu Guide - [Custom] menu [Color Bars] [SMPTE] / [EBU] / [ARIB] The color bars are displayed on the recording screen. ( 111 / Color bars / Test Tone) [Red REC Frame Indicator] [ON] / [OFF] A red frame is displayed on the recording screen that indicates that video is being recorded.
11. Menu Guide - [Custom] menu [Fan Mode] [AUTO1] / [AUTO2] / [NORMAL] / [SLOW] Sets fan operation. [AUTO1]: The fan operation switches automatically according to the temperature of the camera. This setting prioritizes controlling rises in temperature in the camera. [AUTO2]: The fan operation switches automatically according to the temperature of the camera. This setting prioritizes reducing fan noise. [NORMAL]: The fan operates constantly at a standard speed.
11. Menu Guide - [Setup] menu [Setup] menu [Setup] menu ([Card/File]) : Default settings [Card Format] [Card Slot 1] / [Card Slot 2] Formats the card (initialization). ( 32 / Formatting Cards (Initialization)) [Double Card Slot Function] [Recording Method] [ ]/[ ]/[ ] This sets the way recording to the card slots 1 and 2 is performed.
11. Menu Guide - [Setup] menu [Setup] menu ([Monitor / Display]) [Level Gauge Adjust.] [Adjust.] Hold the camera in a horizontal position, and press [MENU/SET]. The level gauge will be adjusted. [Level Gauge Value Reset] Restores the default level gauge setting. [Setup] menu ([IN/OUT]) : Default settings [Headphone Volume] [0] to [LEVEL15] ( [LEVEL3]) Adjusts the volume when headphones are connected.
11. Menu Guide - [Setup] menu [USB Mode] [ ] [PC(Storage)] / [ ] [PC(Tether)] This sets the communication method to be used when the USB connection cable is connected. 146 / Importing Images to a PC) [ ] [PC(Storage)]: Select this setting to export images to a connected PC. ( 207 / Tethered [ ] [PC(Tether)]: Select this setting to control the camera from a PC installed with “LUMIX Tether”. ( Recording) [HDMI / SDI Connections] [SDI Output] [ON] / [OFF] This outputs via SDI.
11. Menu Guide - [Setup] menu [Info Display (HDMI/SDI)] [AUTO] / [HDMI] / [SDI] / [OFF] This sets the output destination of the recording information and menu screen. ( 39 / Information Display (HDMI/SDI)) [Power/Network Indicator] [ON] / [OFF] This will light up the status indicator and [NETWORK] connection lamp. [Card Access Light] [ON] / [OFF] The card access lamp will light up when the card is being accessed.
11. Menu Guide - [Setup] menu [Save/Restore Camera Setting] [Save] / [Load] / [Delete] / [Keep Settings While Format] Saves the camera’s settings information to the card. Saved settings information can be loaded to the camera, letting you set 171 / [Save/Restore Camera Setting]) the same settings on multiple cameras. ( [Reset] Returns the camera to its default settings. ( 50 / [Reset]) [Setup] menu ([Others]) : Default settings [Clock Set] Sets the date and time.
11. Menu Guide - [Setup] menu [Language] This set the language displayed on the screen. ●● If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language. [Firmware Version] [Firmware Update] / [Software info] You can check the firmware versions of the camera and lens. In addition, you can update the firmware, and display information about the camera software. [Firmware Update]: Updates firmware. 10 / Firmware of Your Camera/Lens) 1 Download the firmware.
11. Menu Guide - [Playback] menu [Playback] menu How to Select an Image(s) in the [Playback] menu Follow the steps below when the image selection screen is displayed. ●● Images are displayed separately by card slot. To switch the card to display, press [Q.MENU] and select the card slot. ●● You can only select/edit images on one card at a time. ■■When [Single] has been selected Press to select the image. Set Press [MENU/SET].
11. Menu Guide - [Playback] menu [Playback] menu ([Playback Mode]) : Default settings [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display] [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [OFF] This displays the de-squeezed images suited to the magnification of the anamorphic lens. ( 125 / [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display]) ●● This is linked with [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display] of the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu. [Playback] menu ([Add/Delete Info.
11. Menu Guide - [Playback] menu [Playback] menu ([Edit Image]) : Default settings [Copy] [Copy Direction] [ ]/[ ] [Select Copy] / [Copy All in Folder] / [Copy All in Card] You can copy the images in one of the cards to the other card. ●● Copied images will be saved in a new folder. [Select Copy]: Copies selected images. 1 Select the folder containing the images to copy. 2 Select the images. ( 199 / How to Select an Image(s) in the [Playback] menu) 3 Press [Fn1] to execute.
11. Menu Guide - [Playback] menu [Playback] menu ([Others]) [Delete All Images] [Delete All] / [Delete All Non-rating] Deletes all images in a card. [Delete All]: Deletes all images in a card. [Delete All Non-rating]: Deletes all images except those with a rating set. ●● Images cannot be restored once they have been deleted. Carefully confirm the images before deletion. ●● Depending on the number of images to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.
11. Menu Guide - Entering Characters Entering Characters Follow the steps below when the character entry screen is displayed. 1 Enter characters. ●● Press to select characters and then press [MENU/SET] until the character to enter is displayed. (Repeat this) ●● To repeatedly enter the same character, rotate to the right to move the entry position cursor.
12. Remote Operations - About Remote Operation 12. Remote Operations This chapter explains the remote operation of the camera. About Remote Operation Connect the camera to a PC or smartphone with a USB connection cable*1, LAN cable, or Wi-Fi / Bluetooth*2. *1 Only when connecting to a PC. *2 Bluetooth connection can be used only when connecting to a smartphone. Remote Operations from a PC 207 / Tethered Recording) You can record remotely using the software “LUMIX Tether”.
12. Remote Operations - About Remote Operation ■■Checking operation when connected to a network External monitor display : The Wi-Fi function is set to on, or there is a connection. : The Bluetooth function is set to on, or there is a connection. : Connected with a LAN cable. [NETWORK] connection lamp (blue) Lit: After being connected with a LAN cable. When Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function is ON or connected. Blinking: When sending Tether recorded images to a PC from a camera.
12. Remote Operations - About Remote Operation ■■Fn Button Assigned with [LAN / Wi-Fi] You can perform the following operations by pressing the Fn button assigned with [LAN / Wi-Fi] during network connection. ●● About Fn buttons ( 155 / Register Functions to the Fn Buttons) [Terminate the Connection] Terminates connection. [Change the Destination] Terminates connection, and allows you to select a different connection.
12. Remote Operations - Tethered Recording Tethered Recording If you install the “LUMIX Tether” camera control software on your PC, you can connect the camera to the PC and then control the camera from the PC and record while checking the live view on the PC screen (tethered recording). In addition, you can output via HDMI/SDI to an external monitor or TV etc. during tethered recording. Installing “LUMIX Tether” This software is for controlling the camera from a PC.
12. Remote Operations - Tethered Recording Operating the Camera from a PC Connect the camera and PC with a USB connection cable, LAN cable or Wi-Fi. ●● When connecting the camera directly to a PC with a USB connection cable or LAN cable, you can connect to “LUMIX Tether” with the default setting. Proceed to step 2. (Operate from step 1 if you change the default setting of [LAN / Wi-Fi] or [USB Mode] in the [Setup] ([IN/OUT]) menu.
12. Remote Operations - Tethered Recording 1 (When connecting with a USB connection cable) Set [USB Mode] to [PC(Tether)]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [USB Mode] [PC(Tether)] (When connecting with a LAN cable) Set the camera to DHCP server before setting it to a wired LAN connection setting. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [LAN / Wi-Fi] [LAN / Wi-Fi Setup] [IP Address Setting (LAN)] [DHCP Server] ●● If you changed the setting of [IP Address Setting (LAN)], turn the camera off and then on again.
12. Remote Operations - Tethered Recording Terminating the Network Connection To terminate the network connection between the camera and PC, follow the steps below. On the PC, close the “LUMIX Tether”. Terminate the network connection. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [LAN / Wi-Fi] [LAN / Wi-Fi Function] [Yes] ●● You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button assigned with [LAN / Wi-Fi].
12. Remote Operations - Tethered Recording Operating multiple cameras You can operate multiple cameras remotely using “LUMIX Tether”. The connecting method differs depends on whether you set the camera to a setting for DHCP server or DHCP client to connect. A A A A B C A LAN cable (commercially available) B Router (commercially available) C PC (commercially available) Example: When the DHCP server is within the LAN and the camera is set to DHCP client to connect. 1 Set the camera to a DHCP client.
12. Remote Operations - Tethered Recording Tether Connection Mode You can set the camera to tether connection mode by operating the camera remotely from “LUMIX Tether”. If you set the camera to tether connection mode when it is not recording, it enters a connection standby state for LUMIX Tether while maintaining the connection between the camera and PC, and it can quickly return to a state where remote shooting is possible. ●● The status indicator lights up (orange) during tether connection mode.
12. Remote Operations - Connecting to a Smartphone Connecting to a Smartphone Use the smartphone app “Panasonic LUMIX Sync” (hereafter “LUMIX Sync”) for remote recording and image transfers. Flow of connecting a smartphone ●● When performing connection setting, output the camera menu screen via HDMI/SDI to an external monitor etc. ( Connecting the external monitor) 1 2 Install “LUMIX Sync” on your smartphone. ( 214 / Installing “LUMIX Sync”) Connect to a smartphone.
12. Remote Operations - Connecting to a Smartphone Installing “LUMIX Sync” “LUMIX Sync” is an application for smartphones provided by Panasonic. Supported OS Android™: Android 5 or higher iOS: iOS 11 or higher 1 2 3 4 Connect the smartphone to a network. (Android) Select “Google Play™ Store”. (iOS) Select “App Store”. Enter “Panasonic LUMIX Sync” or “LUMIX” into the search box. Select and install the “Panasonic LUMIX Sync” . Use the latest version.
12. Remote Operations - Connecting to a Smartphone Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection) Follow a simple connection setup procedure (pairing) to connect to a smartphone that supports Bluetooth Low Energy. When pairing is set up, the Wi-Fi connection will be established automatically by just operating “LUMIX Sync”. ●● For the first-time connection, pairing settings are required.
12. Remote Operations - Connecting to a Smartphone 4 5 On the smartphone, select the camera’s device name. ●● (iOS devices) When a message to confirm the change of destination is displayed, select [Join]. When a message indicating that device registration is complete, select [OK]. ●● A Bluetooth connection between the camera and the smartphone will be made. ●● The paired smartphone is registered as a paired device. ●● During Bluetooth connection, [ ] is displayed in the recording screen.
12. Remote Operations - Connecting to a Smartphone End Bluetooth Connection To terminate the Bluetooth connection, turn off the Bluetooth function of the camera. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Bluetooth] [Bluetooth] Select [OFF] ●● Even if you terminate the connection, the pairing information for it will not be deleted. Connecting to a Paired Smartphone Connect paired smartphones using the following procedure. Enable the Bluetooth function of the camera.
12. Remote Operations - Connecting to a Smartphone Canceling Pairing Cancel the pairing setting of the camera. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Bluetooth] [Bluetooth] [SET] [Delete] Select the smartphone for which to cancel the pairing. ●● Also cancel the pairing setting on the smartphone. ●● When [Reset] in the [Setup] ([Setting]) menu is used to reset the network settings, the information for registered devices is deleted.
12. Remote Operations - Connecting to a Smartphone 4 5 On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”. (At the first connection) Confirm the device name displayed on the screen of the output destination and then select [Yes]. ●● When a device different than the one you want to connect to is displayed, the camera will automatically connect to that device if you select [Yes].
12. Remote Operations - Connecting to a Smartphone Using Password Authentication to Connect You can enhance Wi-Fi connection security by using password authentication through either QR code or manual input. ■■Scanning QR code to connect Set [Wi-Fi Password] on the camera to [ON]. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [LAN / Wi-Fi] Display the QR code ( A ). ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [LAN / Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi] Smartphone] ●● Press [MENU/SET] to enlarge the QR code.
12. Remote Operations - Connecting to a Smartphone ■■Manually entering a password to connect Display the screen in Step of “Scanning QR code to connect”. ( 220 / Scanning QR code to connect) In the setting menu of the smartphone, turn the Wi-Fi function ON. On the Wi-Fi setup screen, select the SSID B displayed on the screen of the output destination. (At the first connection) Enter the password B displayed on the screen of the output destination. On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.
12. Remote Operations - Connecting to a Smartphone Connection Methods Other Than the Default Settings When connecting with [Via Network], or [WPS Connection] in [Direct], follow the steps below: Display the connection method setting screen for the camera. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [LAN / Wi-Fi] [LAN / Wi-Fi Function] [Wi-Fi] Smartphone] [New Connection] [Control With Press [Fn1]. ■■Connecting via network 1 Select [Via Network] and then press [MENU/SET]. ●● Connect the camera to a wireless access point.
12. Remote Operations - Connecting to a Smartphone Connecting to a Smartphone (Wired LAN connection) Connect the camera to the smartphone by connecting it to a wireless access point to which the smartphone is connected with a LAN cable. Preparation: ●● Connect a smartphone to a wireless access point. 1 Set the camera to a DHCP client.
12. Remote Operations - Connecting to a Smartphone Terminating the Wired LAN Connection To end the connection between the camera and smartphone, follow the steps below. Set the camera to recording mode. Terminate the wired LAN connection. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [LAN / Wi-Fi] [LAN / Wi-Fi Function] [Yes] ●● You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button assigned with [LAN / Wi-Fi]. ( Assigned with [LAN / Wi-Fi]) On the smartphone, close the “LUMIX Sync”.
12. Remote Operations - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone Operating the Camera with a Smartphone This explains the functions for operating the camera from a smartphone. Functions described in this document with the ( ) symbol require a Bluetooth connection by a smartphone that supports Bluetooth Low Energy. Getting started ●● Connect the camera to a smartphone. ( 213 / Connecting to a Smartphone) ●● On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.
12. Remote Operations - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone [Remote shooting] You can use the smartphone to record from a remote location while viewing the live view images from the camera. 1 Select [ 2 Start recording. ] ([Remote shooting]) in the home screen. ●● (iOS devices) When a message to confirm the change of destination is displayed, select [Join]. A Starts / ends the video recording ●● The recorded image is saved on the camera.
12. Remote Operations - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone [Import images] Transfer an image stored on the card to the smartphone. 1 Select [ ] ([Import images]) in the home screen. 2 Select the image to transfer. 3 ●● (iOS devices) When a message to confirm the change of destination is displayed, select [Join]. ●● You can switch the card displayed by touching A . Transfer the image. ●● Select [ ]. ●● If the image is a video, you can play it back by touching [ ] at the center of the screen.
12. Remote Operations - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone [Location Logging] The smartphone sends its location information to the camera via Bluetooth, and the camera performs recording while writing the acquired location information. Preparation: ●● Enable the GPS function on the smartphone. 1 Enable [Location Logging] on the camera. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Bluetooth] [Location Logging] [ON] ●● The camera will enter a mode where location information can be recorded and [ screen.
12. Remote Operations - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone [Remote Wakeup] Even when the camera is turned off, the smartphone can be used to start the camera and record images, or check the recorded images. Preparation: Enable [Remote Wakeup] on the camera. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Bluetooth] [Remote Wakeup] [ON] ●● [Remote Wakeup] is not available when connected with a LAN cable. Turning Off the Camera Select [ Select [ ] ([Remote shooting]) or [ ] ([Import images]) in the “LUMIX Sync” home screen.
12. Remote Operations - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone [Auto Clock Set] Synchronize the clock and the time zone setting of the camera with those of a smartphone. 1 Enable [Auto Clock Set] on the camera. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Bluetooth] [Auto Clock Set] [ON] ●● [Auto Clock Set] is not available when connected with a LAN cable. [Camera settings copy] This saves the camera’s settings information to the smartphone.
12. Remote Operations - Wi-Fi Connections Wi-Fi Connections ●● When [Wi-Fi] has been selected in [New Connection] under [LAN / Wi-Fi Function] from [LAN / Wi-Fi] of the [Setup] ([IN/ OUT]) menu, select the connection method from either [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect. On the other hand, when you use [Select destination from History(Wi-Fi)] or [Select destination from Favorite(Wi-Fi)], the camera connects to the selected device with the previously-used settings.
12. Remote Operations - Wi-Fi Connections ■■[WPS (Push-Button)] Press the WPS button on the wireless access point to set up a connection. Press the wireless access point WPS button until it switches to WPS mode. Example) ■■[WPS (PIN code)] Enter a PIN code into the wireless access point to set up a connection. Select the wireless access point you are connecting to. Enter the PIN code displayed on the screen of the output destination into the wireless access point. Press [MENU/SET] on the camera.
12. Remote Operations - Wi-Fi Connections Connecting by Manual Input ●● Check the SSID, network authentication, encryption, and encryption key of the wireless access point you are using. In the screen in Step of “[From List]”, select [Manual Input]. Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are connecting to, and then select [Set]. ●● For information on how to enter characters ( 203 / Entering Characters) Select the network authentication.
12. Remote Operations - Wi-Fi Connections [Direct] Directly connect the camera and the external device. 1 Select the method for connecting with the external device. [WPS Connection] [WPS (Push-Button)] Press the WPS button on the external device to connect. ●● On the camera, press [Fn1] to extend the connection wait time. [WPS (PIN code)] Enter the PIN code into the camera, and connect. Search for the camera on the external device to connect.
12. Remote Operations - Wi-Fi Connections Connect to Wi-Fi Using Previously Saved Settings Use the Wi-Fi connection history to connect using the same settings as previously. 1 Display the Wi-Fi connection history. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [LAN / Wi-Fi] [LAN / Wi-Fi Function] [Select destination from Favorite(Wi-Fi)] 2 [Select destination from History(Wi-Fi)] / Select the History item to connect to. ●● Press [Fn1] to confirm details of the connection history.
12. Remote Operations - Wi-Fi Connections Editing Items Registered in Favorite Display items registered to Favorite. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [LAN / Wi-Fi] [LAN / Wi-Fi Function] Select the History item to edit in Favorite and then press [Remove from Favorite] [Select destination from Favorite(Wi-Fi)] . ― [Change the Order in Favorite] Specify the destination location of the desired item to change the display order. [Change the Registered Name] Enter characters to change the registered name.
12. Remote Operations - [LAN / Wi-Fi Setup] menu [LAN / Wi-Fi Setup] menu This configures the settings required for the wired LAN / Wi-Fi function. The settings cannot be changed when connected to wired LAN / Wi-Fi. 1 Displaying the [LAN / Wi-Fi Setup] menu. ●● [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [LAN / Wi-Fi] [LAN / Wi-Fi Setup] ●● Cannot be set during connection via USB. [IP Address Setting (LAN)] Set the IP address for wired LAN connection.
13. Materials - Optional Accessories 13. Materials Optional Accessories (Product numbers correct as of October 2020.) Battery Pack AG-VBR59, AG-VBR89, AG-VBR118 Battery Charger AG-BRD50 LED Video Light VW-LED1 Stereo Shotgun Microphone DMW-MS2 Stereo Microphone VW-VMS10 XLR Microphone Adaptor DMW-XLR1 Body cap DMW-BDC1 Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R Tripod adaptor* DMW-TA1 1 *1 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal.
13. Materials - External Monitor Displays External Monitor Displays Recording Screen 59.94p 00:00:00.00 250 AWBc AWBw F 2.8 [White Balance] ( 24m59s 91 / White Balance (WB)) White balance adjustment ( [Photo Style] ( 94 / Adjusting the White Balance) 96 / [Photo Style]) [Filter Settings] ( Filter Effect) 101 / [Filter Settings]) / Filter effect adjustment ( LUT View Assist ( 121 / [V-Log L View Assist]) [HLG View Assist] ( 123 / [HLG View Assist]) MP4 MOV [Rec. File Format] ( 55 / [Rec.
13. Materials - External Monitor Displays Jitter warning [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display] ( [Loop Recording (video)] ( [Digital Zoom] ( [Histogram] ( 125 / [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display]) 127 / [Loop Recording (video)]) 84 / [Digital Zoom]) 188 / [Histogram]) AF area Spot-metering target ( [Center Marker] ( [Level Gauge] ( 85 / [Metering Mode]) 190 / [Center Marker]) 189 / [Level Gauge]) XXmXXs Elapsed recording time ( TC 00:00:00.
13. Materials - External Monitor Displays 2021.12. 1 10:00:00 [Time Stamp Rec.] ( 184 / [Time Stamp Rec.]) Recording state (lit in red) ( 52 / Screen Displays While Video Recording) [Exposure Mode] ( 53 / [Exposure Mode]), Recording mode ( menu (Recording mode)) [Metering Mode] ( AEL [AE LOCK] ( 250 Shutter speed F2.8 Aperture value 85 / [Metering Mode]) 87 / Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock)) [Exposure Comp.
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13. Materials - External Monitor Displays [Rec. File Format] ( 55 / [Rec.
13. Materials - External Monitor Displays Playback Screen 2021.12. 1 10:00 100-0001 1/999 8m30s 00:00:00.00 250 2021.12. 1 10:00:00 F 2.8 59.
13. Materials - External Monitor Displays Group images ( TC 00:00:00.00 48kHz/16bit Time code ( 152 / Group Images) 62 / Time Code) [XLR Mic Adaptor Setting] ( MP4 MOV [Rec. File Format] ( FHD 420/8-L [Rec Quality] ( 59.94p 60/59.94p Frame rate ( Rate]) 142 / XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional)) 55 / [Rec.
13. Materials - External Monitor Displays ■■Detailed information display screen Card slot ( 30 / Inserting Cards (Optional)) Recording date and time ( Folder/file number ( 35 / Clock Set) 147 / Folder Structure Inside Card) Recording information (basic) Recording information (advanced) Detailed information display 1/5 200 250 F2.8 2021.12. 1 10:00 100-0001 Histogram display 2/5 R G 200 250 F2.8 B Y 2021.12. 1 10:00 100-0001 Photo Style display Standard 200 250 F2.8 2021.12.
13. Materials - External Monitor Displays White balance display Auto White Balance 4/5 G A 200 250 B F2.8 M 2021.12. 1 10:00 100-0001 Lens information display 5/5 Focal Length 12mm 35mm Focal Length 24mm OFF Long Exposure NR OFF 200 250 F2.8 Vignetting Comp. 2021.12.
13. Materials - Lamp / Indicator Display Lamp / Indicator Display Shows the status of the camera with the lamp/indicator. ■■Status indicator (Green / Orange) Lights up (Green) Lights up (Orange) Blinks (Green, once/sec.) The camera is turned on. Tether connect mode ( 212 / Tether Connection Mode) (When using PoE+ power supply.) 22 / Supplying power from a PoE+ power supply) Determining PoE+. ( (When using battery.) Low battery (It blinks in orange when in Tether connect mode.
13. Materials - Message Displays Message Displays Meanings of main messages and response methods. Card [Memory Card Error] / [Format this card?] ●● It is a format that cannot be used with the camera. Either insert another card, or back up any necessary data before 32 / Formatting Cards (Initialization)) formatting. ( [Memory Card Error] / [This memory card cannot be used] ●● Use a card compatible with the camera. ( 16 / Memory Cards That Can Be Used) [Insert memory card again.
13. Materials - Message Displays Others [Some pictures cannot be deleted] / [This picture cannot be deleted] ●● Images that do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be deleted. Back up any necessary data before formatting the card. ( 32 / Formatting Cards (Initialization)) [A folder cannot be created] ●● The maximum number of folder numbers has been reached, so new folders cannot be created. After formatting, execute [File Number Reset] in the [Setup] ([Card/File]) menu.
13. Materials - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures. If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] ( menu. 50 / [Reset]) in the [Setup] ([Setting]) Power The camera does not turn on. ●● You cannot use a PoE (IEEE 802.3af compliant) compatible switching hub or power supplying device. ●● Power may not be supplied if the total power limit is exceeded on power supply devices that allow connections to multiple PoE+ terminals.
13. Materials - Troubleshooting The image is blurry or not colored. ●● Confirm the connection. ( 27 / Connecting the external monitor) The output destination images are displayed with gray bands. ●● Gray bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the images. You can change the band color in [Background Color(Playback)] in [HDMI / SDI Connections] of the [Setup] ([IN/OUT]) menu. ( 195 / [Background Color(Playback)]) Cannot communicate with the PC.
13. Materials - Troubleshooting The subject appears distorted on the image. ●● When a moving subject is recorded, the subject may appear distorted in the picture. This is a characteristic of the MOS sensor that is the image sensor of the camera, and is not a malfunction. Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent or LED lighting. ●● This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction.
13. Materials - Troubleshooting Playback Cannot playback. There are no recorded pictures. ●● Folders and images processed on a PC cannot be played. ●● Videos recorded with a different [System Frequency] setting cannot be played back. Return the [System Frequency] setting 55 / [System Frequency]) to the one you used during the recording. ( Wi-Fi Function A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed.
13. Materials - Troubleshooting The PC is not recognized when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The camera cannot be connected to the PC using the Wi-Fi function. ●● When the clock settings of the PC connected to the camera differs considerably from those of the camera, the camera cannot be connected to the PC depending on the OS. I have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi. ●● In the [Setup] ([Setting]) menu, [Reset], reset network settings. ( and [Bluetooth] will also be reset.
13. Materials - Cautions for Use Cautions for Use ■■The camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ●● If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ●● Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
13. Materials - Cautions for Use ■■Dirt on the image sensor If dirt gets inside the mount when changing lenses, depending on the recording conditions, it may adhere to the image sensor and appear on the recorded picture. To prevent debris or dust adhering to internal parts of the body, avoid changing the lens in a dusty environment and always fit the body cap or a lens when storing the camera. Remove any dirt on the body cap before attaching it.
13. Materials - Cautions for Use ■■Personal Information Personal information is stored within the camera and in recorded images. We recommend that you enhance security by setting 237 / [LAN / Wi-Fi Setup] menu) Wi-Fi password and a wired LAN/Wi-Fi function lock to protect personal information. ( ●● Images may contain information that can be used to identify the user, such as recording dates and times, and location information. Confirm details carefully before uploading images to a web service.
13. Materials - Cautions for Use ■■Network connection This unit cannot be directly connected to the communication lines (including public wireless LAN) of telecommunications carriers (mobile communication company, fixed communication company, Internet provider, etc.). When connecting this unit to the Internet, be sure to connect via a router etc.
13. Materials - Available Recording Time with the Battery Available Recording Time with the Battery Listed below are the time lengths available for recording when the battery is being used. ●● Using an SDHC memory card. ●● Using the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060). ●● When outputting via HDMI to an external monitor. ●● The values listed are approximate. ■■AG-VBR59 [Rec.
13. Materials - Available Recording Time with the Battery ■■AG-VBR89 [Rec. File Format]: [MP4] [Rec Quality] Continuous available recording time (Actual available recording time) (minutes) [Image Area of Video] [FULL] [PIXEL/PIXEL] 4K/10bit/100M/60p 420 (210) — 4K/8bit/100M/30p 480 (240) — FHD/8bit/28M/60p 480 (240) 530 (265) [Rec.
13. Materials - Available Recording Time with the Battery ■■AG-VBR118 [Rec. File Format]: [MP4] [Rec Quality] Continuous available recording time (Actual available recording time) (minutes) [Image Area of Video] [FULL] [PIXEL/PIXEL] 4K/10bit/100M/60p 560 (280) — 4K/8bit/100M/30p 640 (320) — FHD/8bit/28M/60p 640 (320) 710 (355) [Rec.
13. Materials - Video Recording Time with Cards Video Recording Time with Cards Listed below are the time lengths of videos that can be recorded on a card. ●● The values listed are approximate. ●● Video recording time is the total time of all the videos which have been recorded. [Rec. File Format]: [MP4] ■■[System Frequency]: [59.
13. Materials - Video Recording Time with Cards [Rec. File Format]: [MOV] ■■[System Frequency]: [59.
13. Materials - Video Recording Time with Cards ■■[System Frequency]: [50.
13. Materials - List of Default Settings / Custom Saving / Settings Available for Copying List of Default Settings / Custom Saving / Settings Available for Copying : The function to return to default settings using [Reset]. : The function to save settings details in the Custom mode using [Save to Custom Mode]. : The function to copy settings details using [Save/Restore Camera Setting].
13. Materials - List of Default Settings / Custom Saving / Settings Available for Copying [Video]: [Image Format] When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94Hz (NTSC)] or [50.00Hz (PAL)]: [MP4] [Rec. File Format] When [System Frequency] is set to [24.00Hz (CINEMA)]: [MOV] [Image Area of Video] [FULL] When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94Hz (NTSC)]: [FHD/8bit/28M/60p] When [System Frequency] is set to [50.00Hz (PAL)]: [FHD/8bit/28M/50p] [Rec Quality] When [System Frequency] is set to [24.
13. Materials - List of Default Settings / Custom Saving / Settings Available for Copying [Video]: [Focus] [Focus Mode] [AF] [AF Mode] [ [AF Custom Setting(Video)] [ON] / [OFF] [OFF] [SET] — [Continuous AF] [Focus Peaking] [MODE2] [ON] / [OFF] [ON] [SET] — [1-Area AF Moving Speed] [Video]: ] [FAST] [Audio] [Sound Rec Level Disp.] [OFF] [Mute Sound Input] [OFF] [Sound Rec Gain Level] [STANDARD] [Sound Rec Level Adj.
13. Materials - List of Default Settings / Custom Saving / Settings Available for Copying [Video]: [Others] [Image Stabilizer] [Operation Mode] [ [E-Stabilization (Video)] [OFF] [Digital Zoom] ] [OFF] [Focus Transition] [Start] — — [Focus Pull Setting] — — [Focus Transition Speed] [M] [Focus Transition Rec] [OFF] [Focus Transition Wait] [OFF] [Loop Recording (video)] [OFF] [Segmented File Recording] [OFF] [Live Cropping] [OFF] [Time Stamp Rec.
13. Materials - List of Default Settings / Custom Saving / Settings Available for Copying [Custom]: [Focus/Shutter] [AF/AE Lock Hold] [OFF] [AF+MF] [OFF] [MF Assist] (interchangeable lens with a focus ring attached) [Focus Ring] [ON] [AF Mode] [ON] [MF Assist Display] [PIP] [MF Guide] [ON] [Focus Ring Lock] [OFF] [Custom]: [Operation] [Q.MENU Settings] [Fn Button Set] [Layout Style] [MODE1] [Item Customize (Video)] — [Setting in REC mode] — [Setting in PLAY mode] — [Video Rec.
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13. Materials - List of Default Settings / Custom Saving / Settings Available for Copying [Custom]: [IN/OUT] [HDMI Rec Output] [SDI Rec Output] [Down Convert] [AUTO] [HDMI Recording Control] [OFF] [Sound Down Convert] [OFF] [Sound Output (HDMI)] [ON] [HDMI MF Assist Output] [ON] [SDI Output Resolution] When [System Frequency] is set to other than [24.00Hz (CINEMA)]: [1080p] When [System Frequency] is set to [24.
13. Materials - List of Default Settings / Custom Saving / Settings Available for Copying [Setup]: [Card/File] [Card Format] — [Double Card Slot Function] [Folder / File Settings] [Recording Method] [ ] [Destination Card Slot] [ [Select Folder] — — [Create a New Folder] — — [File Name Setting] [Folder Number Link] [File Number Reset] [Copyright Information] [Setup]: — — [Artist] [OFF] [Copyright Holder] [OFF] [Display Copyright Info.] — [Adjust.
13. Materials - List of Default Settings / Custom Saving / Settings Available for Copying [Setup]: [IN/OUT] [Headphone Volume] [LEVEL3] [LAN / Wi-Fi] — *1 *1 Saves the settings of [IP Address Setting (LAN)] in [LAN / Wi-Fi Setup]. However, the IP address set in [Static IP Address Setting] of [IP Address Setting (LAN)] is not saved.
13. Materials - List of Default Settings / Custom Saving / Settings Available for Copying [Setup]: [Setting] [Save to Custom Mode] — [Load Custom Mode] — [Custom Mode Settings] [Save/Restore Camera Setting] [Limit No. of Custom Mode] [5] [Edit Title] — [How to Reload Custom Mode] — [Select Loading Details] — [Save] — — [Load] — — [Delete] — — [Keep Settings While Format] [OFF] [Reset] — — [Clock Set] 2020. 1. 1. 0:00:00 — [Time Zone] GMT +1:00 [System Frequency] [50.
13. Materials - Specifications Specifications The specifications are subject to change for performance enhancement. It is possible to record photos (still images) using software “LUMIX Tether”. Digital camera body (DC-BGH1): Information for your safety Power source: 12 V Power consumption: 7.9 W (when recording), 6.7 W (when playing back) [When the interchangeable lens H-ES12060 is attached.
13. Materials - Specifications Recording format for still images File format for still images JPEG (DCF compliant, Exif 2.31 compliant) Image size (pixels) L: 3680×2760 M: 2592×1944 S: 1824×1368 (The aspect ratio is fixed to [4:3].
13. Materials - Specifications Exposure control Light metering system, Light metering mode 1728-zone metering, multi-metering / center-weighted metering / spot metering / highlightweighted metering (only for video) Metering range EV 0 to EV 18 (F2.
13. Materials - Specifications White balance AWB / AWBc / AWBw / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent lights / White set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature 1, 2, 3, 4 Shutter Shutter speed Videos: 1/2 of a second to 1/16000 of a second Photos: 1 second to 1/16000 of a second Zoom Digital Zoom 2x / 4x Microphone Stereo Interface [REMOTE] Ø2.5 mm jack Terminal for generic remote control unit (A Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RS2) cannot be used.) [DC IN 12 V] DC 12 V (11.4 V to 12.
13. Materials - Specifications External dimensions / Mass External dimensions Approx. 93.0 mm (W)×93.0 mm (H)×78.0 mm (D) (3.66″ (W)×3.66″ (H)×3.07″ (D)) (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (Weight) Approx. 545 / 1.2 lb (only camera body) Operating environment Recommended operating temperature -10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F) ●● Battery performance temporarily worsens at low temperatures (-10 °C to 0 °C (14 °F to 32 °F)), reducing the available recording time.
13. Materials - Specifications AC adaptor (Panasonic SAE0011A): Information for your safety Input: 50/60 Hz 1.2 A 100 V - 240 V 79 VA (100 V ) - 99 VA (240 V ) Output: 12 V 3.0 A ●● For more information about the energy efficiency of the product, please visit our website, www.panasonic.com, and enter the model number in the search box. The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following: AC DC Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.
13. Materials - Trademarks and Licenses Trademarks and Licenses ●● Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries. ●● Four Thirds™ and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries. ●● SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
13. Materials - Trademarks and Licenses This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic, (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0), (4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1), and/or (5) open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1.
13. Materials - Trademarks and Licenses Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
Firmware Update ■■Firmware Has Been Updated A firmware update has been made available to improve camera capabilities and to add functionality. The subsequent sections describe functions that have been added or modified. Also refer to the “Operating Instructions”. ●● To check the firmware version of the camera, select [Firmware Version] in the [Setup] ([Others]) menu. ●● For the latest information on the firmware or to download/update the firmware, visit the following support site: https://panasonic.
Contents Contents Before Use F-3 About Applications/Software...........................................F-3 Firmware Ver. 2.0 F-4 Support for Output of RAW Video Data..........................F-4 Outputting RAW Video Data via HDMI............................F-5 Notes When Outputting RAW Video Data.......................F-7 Streaming Function..........................................................F-8 Streaming Settings..........................................................
Firmware Update - Before Use Before Use About Applications/Software When you have updated the firmware for the camera, use the latest version of the application for your smartphone or the software for your PC. “LUMIX Sync” ●● Install or update the application on your smartphone. “LUMIX Tether” ●● Check the following site and then download and install the software: https://panasonic.
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.0 Firmware Ver. 2.0 Support for Output of RAW Video Data 12-bit RAW Video Data with a maximum resolution of 4K can now be output via HDMI to a compatible external recorder. When [HDMI RAW Data Output] is turned [ON], the menu screen will stop being output via HDMI. Before turning [HDMI RAW Data Output] to [ON], prepare an environment where the menu screen can be displayed on a PC installed with “LUMIX Tether”, or an SDI monitor in advance. B A 3.7K(4:3)/FULL 59.94p/50.
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.0 Outputting RAW Video Data via HDMI [HDMI RAW Data Output] has been added to the [Video] menu. The image quality for the output images is set in [Rec Quality]. Preparation: Connect the camera and external recorder with a commercially available HDMI cable (HDMI output). Connect the camera and external monitor or external recorder with a commercially available BNC cable (SDI output). Or connect the camera to a PC with “LUMIX Tether” installed.
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.0 ■■[Rec Quality] (When [HDMI RAW Data Output] is selected) [System Frequency]: [59.94Hz (NTSC)] [Rec Quality] Resolution Recording frame rate 59.94p 4K/60p/17:9*1 4K/30p/17:9 4096x2160 29.97p 4K/24p/17:9 23.98p 3.7K/60p/4:3*2 59.94p 3.7K/30p/4:3*2 3680x2760 29.97p 23.98p 3.7K/24p/4:3*2 [System Frequency]: [50.00Hz (PAL)] [Rec Quality] 4K/50p/17:9* Resolution Recording frame rate 50.00p 1 4096x2160 4K/25p/17:9 3.7K/50p/4:3* 25.00p 50.
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.0 Notes When Outputting RAW Video Data Operation is as follows when outputting RAW Video Data: ●● The lower limit of available ISO sensitivity is [400], and the upper limit is [25600]. The range of available ISO sensitivities is also different for [LOW] and [HIGH] in [Dual Native ISO Setting]. ●● [AWB], [AWBc] and [AWBw] cannot be used for white balance. ●● [Photo Style] is fixed to [V-Log L], and Image quality cannot be adjusted.
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.0 Streaming Function Connect the camera to a PC with a LAN cable to stream the camera’s images and audio (AAC). E B B A C A B C D E D [LAN] terminal LAN cable (commercially available) Router (commercially available) PC Video sharing website Preparation: ●● Install an RTP/RTSP compatible streaming software to the PC. 1 Set the [IP Address Setting (LAN)] to the same network as the PC.
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.0 Streaming Settings Configures streaming settings. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Streaming Function] [Streaming Quality] [LAN / Wi-Fi] Select [Streaming Setup] Enables/disables the streaming function. [ON] / [OFF] Sets the image quality that will be streamed. Sets the RTSP port number. [CHANGE]: Change to a desired number. (Up to 65535) [DEFAULT]: Sets to the default setting (554). [RTSP Port] ●● The following numbers cannot be set.
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.0 A Frame rate B Bit rate [System Frequency]: [50.00Hz (PAL)] [Streaming Quality] Video compression format Resolution H.265/4K/50M/50p 50.00p / 50 Mbps H.265/4K/25M/50p 3840x2160 H.265/4K/25M/25p H.265/4K/12.5M/25p H.265/FHD/20M/50p A / B 50.00p / 25 Mbps 25.00p / 25 Mbps 25.00p / 12.5 Mbps H.265 50.00p / 20 Mbps H.265/FHD/16M/50p 1920x1080 H.265/FHD/12M/25p 50.00p / 16 Mbps 25.00p / 12 Mbps H.265/FHD/6M/25p 25.00p / 6 Mbps H.264/4K/50M/50p 50.
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.0 Notes When Using the Streaming Function Operation is as follows when using the streaming function: ●● The following functions are not available: – [Hybrid Log Gamma] ([Photo Style]) – [Miniature Effect] ([Filter Settings]) – [Rec.
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.0 Added Menus Specifications information for the menus added by the firmware update. ■■List of Default Settings / Custom Saving / Settings Available for Copying : The function to return to default settings using [Reset]. : The function to save settings details in the Custom mode using [Save to Custom Mode]. : The function to copy settings details using [Save/Restore Camera Setting].
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.3 Firmware Ver. 2.3 Models Supporting Output of RAW Video Data Have Been Added RAW Video Data of this camera can now be recorded to a Blackmagic Design external recorder. ●● Recording of the RAW Video Data of this camera has been confirmed on the following external recorder. (As of October 2021) – Blackmagic Design “Blackmagic Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR” and “Blackmagic Video Assist 7″ 12G HDR” (Ver. 3.5 or higher) For details, please contact Blackmagic Design.
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.3 [Focus Ring Control] You can now set the amount of focus movement done by the focus ring on the menu. (When using supported lenses) [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] Select [Focus Ring Control] [NON-LINEAR] Focus responds by accelerating according to rotation speed of the focus ring. [LINEAR] Focus responds at a constant amount according to the rotational angle of the focus ring. ●● When using lenses equipped with focus clutch mechanisms, set the lens to AF and the camera to MF.
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.3 Added Menus Specifications information for the menus added by the firmware update. ■■List of Default Settings / Custom Saving / Settings Available for Copying : The function to return to default settings using [Reset]. : The function to save settings details in the Custom mode using [Save to Custom Mode]. : The function to copy settings details using [Save/Restore Camera Setting].
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.5 Firmware Ver. 2.5 Fn Button Setting Item [Cursor Button Lock] Has Been Changed to [Operation Lock] [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Fn Button Set] Select [Setting in REC mode] ■■[1] tab [Operation] ●● [Operation Lock] – A certain type of operation is disabled. Set the type of operation to be disabled in [Operation Lock Setup]. [Operation Lock Setup] Sets the operations to be disabled with the Fn button [Operation Lock].
Firmware Update - Firmware Ver. 2.5 [LUT View Assist (Tether)] When [Photo Style] is set to [V-Log L], images output via external device will be displayed darker. When [LUT View Assist (Tether)] in [V-Log L View Assist] is set, the image applied with LUT data can be output via “LUMIX Tether”/“LUMIX Sync”. [MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [V-Log L View Assist] Select [LUT View Assist (Tether)] [ON] Outputs the image applied with LUT data to “LUMIX Tether”/“LUMIX Sync”.
