Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DC-G100D Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions” (PDF format). To read it, download it from the website. (3) Web Site: http://www.panasonic.
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More detailed explanations ( ) This document “Operating Instructions (Basic)” provides a summary on basic operations. When sections in this “Operating Instructions (Basic)” refer to , you can find more detailed content in the “Operating Instructions” (PDF format). • You can find the descriptions of each function on the following pages that lists the functions of the camera.
About Operating Instructions Symbols Used in This Document Black icons show conditions in which these can be used, and gray icons show conditions in which these cannot be used. Example: / Recording mode Pictures · Videos Operating symbols Front dial Cursor button up/down/left/right [MENU/SET] button Control dial • Other symbols, such as icons shown on the camera screen, are also used in explanations.
About Operating Instructions Notification classification symbols To confirm prior to using the function Hints for better use of the camera and tips for recording Notifications and supplementary items regarding specifications Related information and page number • The images and drawings of this document are an illustration to explain the functions. • Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032).
Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • • • • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. Use the recommended accessories. Do not remove covers. Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Information for Your Safety Maximum power and operating frequency bands of transmitter Type of wireless Frequency band (central frequency) Maximum power (dBm e.i.r.p.) WLAN 2412-2462 MHz 13 dBm Bluetooth 2402-2480 MHz 10 dBm ■ About the battery pack 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.
Information for Your Safety Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other tripod grips except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic tripod grip (DMW-SHGR2: optional). • Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work. “High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D - Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long) • Do not use the Stereo microphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.
Information for Your Safety • To clean your camera, remove the battery, the DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional) or a card, or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).
Information for Your Safety • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. • For charging, always use this camera or genuine Panasonic Battery Charger. Charging with a non-specified charger may cause liquid leakage, overheating, fire, explosion, etc., resulting in injury.
Contents More detailed explanations ( ) ........................................................... 3 About Operating Instructions ..................................................................... 4 Information for Your Safety ........................................................................ 6 1. Introduction 13 Before Use ............................................................................................... 13 Standard Accessories .....................................................
Contents 7. Brightness (Exposure)/Coloring/Picture effect 58 [Metering Mode] ....................................................................................... 58 Exposure Compensation ......................................................................... 59 ISO Sensitivity ......................................................................................... 60 White Balance (WB) ................................................................................ 62 8. Flash 64 Using a Flash .
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 Condensation (When the Lens, the Viewfinder or Monitor 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, viewfinder, and monitor. • 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 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 December 2023.) Battery pack DMW-BLG10E (This is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.) • Charge the battery before use. AC adaptor SAE0012D (DC-G100DEG) USB connection cable K1HY24YY0030 Shoulder strap VFC5167 SAE0012F (DC-G100DEB) • This is used for charging.
1. Introduction DC-G100DK DC-G100DV DC-G100DW H-FS120321 H-FS120321 H-FS120321 H-FS45150 SYF0059 SYF0059 SYF0059 VYF3201 — — — 1 2 3 1GE1Z136Z 4 — — — VYC1090 5 — — — — — DMW-SHGR2 6 — DVPW1022Z Interchangeable Lens (This is indicated as lens in the text.) 2 Lens Cap2 3 Lens Rear Cap2 4 Lens Hood 1 5 Tripod grip 6 Hand strap (For the tripod grip) 1 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.
1. Introduction 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). About the lens and functions Depending on the lens used, certain functions, such as Auto Focus, Image Stabilizer, and zoom functions, may be disabled or operate differently. • Refer to catalogs/websites for information regarding supported lenses. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/index.
1. Introduction 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 / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory card (Maximum 512 GB) The camera supports SDHC/SDXC memory cards compliant with UHS Speed Class 3 of the UHS-I standard.
1. Introduction Names of Parts Camera 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 13 14 1 6 15 16 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 1 Shoulder strap eyelet (22) 2 [ ] (Exposure compensation) button (59)/ Fn button (Fn1) (78) 12 Hot shoe (hot shoe cover) • Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
1. Introduction 31 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 32 33 34 35 40 39 38 37 36 24 Diopter adjustment dial (40) 36 Card/Battery door (23, 28) 25 Eye cup 37 Release lever (23, 28) 26 Viewfinder (40) DC Coupler cover (88) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC Coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional) and AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10E: 38 optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMWAC10E: optional).
1. Introduction Lens H-FS12032 1 2 3 4 5 6 H-FS45150 1 2 7 3 4 5 1 Lens surface 2 Tele 3 Zoom ring (55) 4 Wide 5 Contact point 6 Lens fitting mark (30) 7 Focus ring 6 Tripod grip 1 Camera screw 1 2 Camera stand 2 3 Fastening knob 4 Hand strap eyelet 5 Video rec. button 6 Shutter button 7 Sleep button 8 Grip 9 Connection cable 3 9 5 6 7 8 4 • For information on how to attach the camera and operate the tripod grip, refer to page 44.
2. Getting Started Attaching a Shoulder Strap Attach a shoulder strap to the camera with the following procedure to prevent it from dropping. 1 2 3 4 • Pull the shoulder strap and check that it will not come out. • Attach the opposite end of the shoulder strap with the same procedure. • Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder. – Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident. • Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.
2. Getting Started Charging the Battery Insert the battery in the camera and charge it. • The battery that can be used with the camera is DMW-BLG10E. (As of December 2023) • The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before use. • Check that this unit is turned off. Battery Insertion • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
2. Getting Started Removing the Battery Push the lever in the direction of the arrow. • Remove the battery after use. (The battery will drain if left inserted in the camera for a long period of time.) • To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) • The battery becomes warm after use, during charging, and immediately after charging.
2. Getting Started Charging battery Charging time Approx. 180 min. • Using the camera body and the supplied AC adaptor. • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal. • Use the products supplied with the camera for charging.
2. Getting Started Charging lamp indications Charging lamp (Red) On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete Flashing: Charging error • You can also charge the battery by connecting a USB device (PC, etc.) and the camera with the USB connection cable. In that case, charging may take a while. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction. • Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.
2. Getting Started Notifications Regarding Charging Power Indications 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 approximate. • To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. There is a possibility that other battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
2. Getting Started Inserting Cards (Optional) • Make sure that the camera is turned off. 1 2 Do not touch the card connection contacts. 3 Card Access Indications The access indication displays red while the card is being accessed. Removing a Card Push the card until it clicks and then pull the card out straight.
2. Getting Started • To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) • The card may be warm just after the camera has been used. Be careful when removing. • Do not perform the following operations during access. The camera may operate incorrectly or the card and recorded images may be damaged. – Turn off the camera.
2. Getting Started Attaching a Lens • Make sure that the camera is turned off. • Change the lens in a location where there is not a lot of dirt and dust. • When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032), retract the lens barrel. Align the lens fitting marks on the lens and camera and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow. ● Attach the lens by rotating it until it clicks. 1 2 • Insert the lens straight in. Removing a Lens Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF].
2. Getting Started Extending/retracting the lens How to Extend the Lens Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow from position (the lens is retracted) to position <12 mm to 32 mm> to extend the lens. • When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be recorded. The lens is retracted How to Retract the Lens Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow from position <12 mm to 32 mm> to position to retract the lens.
2. Getting Started Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle At the time of purchase, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. Turn the monitor surface out before use. 180° 180° Free angle shooting You can rotate 180° towards the lens and 90° downwards. Taking pictures at a low angle Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures of yourself If you rotate the monitor as shown in the figure, the camera will switch to Self Shot Mode. • The angles of adjustment are only guides.
2. Getting Started Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) When you turn the camera on for the first time, a screen to set the clock and home area appears. Be sure to set these settings before use to ensure images are recorded with the correct date and time information. 1 Set the camera on/off switch to [ON]. ● If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to Step 4. 2 3 4 5 When [Please set the language] appears, press . Set the language.
2. Getting Started 6 7 8 9 Confirm your selection. ● Press . When [The clock setting has been completed.] appears, press . When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press Set the home area. ● Press and press to select your home area . Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) ● When an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used and the lens barrel is retracted, recording is not possible (a message will be displayed). Rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens.
3. Basic Operations Basic Recording Operations How to Hold the Camera Hold the camera with both hands, keep your arms still at your side, and stand with your feet shoulder width apart. • Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone, or speaker with your fingers or other objects. Microphone AF Assist Lamp Speaker Taking Pictures 1 Adjust the focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway (press it gently).
3. Basic Operations ● The aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (If the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red and flashing, you do not have the appropriate exposure, unless you are using the flash.) ● Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication lights. (When the subject is not in focus, the indication blinks.) 2 Start recording. ● Press the shutter button fully (press it further).
3. Basic Operations Selecting the Recording Mode Rotate the mode dial. Intelligent Auto mode (48) Intelligent Auto Plus mode (49) Program AE mode • The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value for the brightness of the subject. ( ) Aperture-Priority AE mode • You can set the aperture value before recording. The shutter speed will be automatically set by the camera. ( Shutter-Priority AE mode • You can set the shutter speed before recording.
3. Basic Operations Camera Setting Operations When changing the camera settings, operate the camera using the following operation parts. Front dial (38) Control dial (38) Cursor buttons (39) [MENU/SET] button (39) Touch screen (39) Front Dial ( )/Control Dial ( Rotate: Selects an item or numeric value.
3. Basic Operations Cursor Buttons ( ) Press: Selects an item or numeric value. [MENU/SET] Button ( ) Press: Confirms a setting. Touch Screen Operations can be performed by touching the icons, slide bars, menus, and other items displayed on the screen. Touch Operation of touching and then lifting your finger from the touch screen. Drag Operation of moving a finger while it touches the touch screen.
3. Basic Operations Display Settings Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Rotate the diopter adjustment dial while looking through the viewfinder. • Adjust until you can clearly see the text on the viewfinder. Diopter adjustment dial Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder With the default settings, automatic viewfinder/monitor switching is set. When you look through the viewfinder, the eye sensor works and the camera switches from monitor display to viewfinder display.
3. Basic Operations Menu Operation Methods In this camera, the menu is used for setting a wide variety of functions and performing camera customizations. Menu operations can be performed using the cursors, dial, or by touch. 1 2 Display the menu. ● Press . Switch the menu type. Press Press [ ]. . to select a tab such as • You can also select the tab by rotating or . Press 3 . Select a menu item. ● Press to select a menu item and then press .
3. Basic Operations 4 Select a setting item and then confirm your selection. ● Press to select a setting item and then press . ● You can also perform the same operation by rotating to select the setting item and then pressing . 5 Close the menu. ● Press the shutter button halfway. ● You can also close the menu by pressing [ ] several times. • For details about menu items, refer to Menu Guide. ( ) Displaying Descriptions About Menu Items and Settings If you press [DISP.
3. Basic Operations Grayed Out Menu Items Menu items that cannot be set are displayed grayed out. In some setting conditions, the reason the setting is disabled is displayed when you press if you select a grayed-out item. [Reset] Return each of the following settings to the default setting: – – – – Recording settings Network settings (settings of [Wi-Fi Setup] and [Bluetooth]) Custom settings ([Face Recog.
3. Basic Operations Recording with the Tripod grip It can be used as a grip for recording while walking. You can take pictures or record video without operating the camera. It can also be used as a tripod. • Use the tripod grip supplied with the DC-G100DV or the tripod grip (optional: DMW-SHGR2). • Insert the battery pack and a memory card into the camera before mounting it to the tripod grip.
3. Basic Operations Attaching the camera to a tripod grip • Hold the camera and tripod grip tightly, and securely attach them so that they do not drop. • For removal, perform the steps backwards. 1 2 Set the Camera on/off switch to [OFF]. Loosen the camera stand. ● Turn the fastening knob in the direction of . Camera stand Fastening knob 3 Attach the camera to a tripod grip. ● Align the camera screw with the tripod mount on the camera.
3. Basic Operations Using as a grip To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. 1 Close the tripod grip’s legs, put your wrist through the hand strap and grip it. ● Slide adjuster , and secure the hand strap onto your wrist. ● When adjusting the direction of the camera, hold the camera with your hand and loosen the fastening knob to adjust the direction. After adjusting, securely tighten the fastening knob 2 Press the button and record.
3. Basic Operations Taking pictures Focus on the subject. • Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly). Take a picture. • Press the shutter button fully (push the button all the way). Recording video Start recording. • Press the video rec. button . • Immediately release the video rec. button after pressing it. End recording. • Press the video rec. button again. Sleep button ( ) Press: The camera will go into a sleep (power save) status.
4. Recording mode For information on the [ ] mode and [ For information on the [ ] mode ( ) ] mode (68, 71) Intelligent Auto Mode In the [ ] mode (Intelligent Auto mode), the camera detects the scene to set the optimal recording settings automatically to match the subject and recording conditions. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. ● In default settings, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. 2 Aim the camera at the subject. ● When the camera detects the scene, the recording mode icon changes.
4. Recording mode 4 Start recording. ● Press the shutter button fully. • Backlight compensation operates automatically to prevent subjects from appearing dark when there is a backlight. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode [ ] allows you to adjust some settings such as the brightness and color tone while also using [ ] for other settings so that you can record pictures more suited to your preferences.
5. Focus/Zoom Selecting the Focus Mode Select the focusing method (focus mode) to match subject movement. Set the Focus Mode. ● [ ]/[ ] [Focus Mode] [AFS] This is suitable for recording still subjects. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses once. The focus stays locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway. [AFF]1 This is suitable for recording subjects with movements that cannot be predicted.
5. Focus/Zoom Using AF AF (Auto Focus) refers to automatic focusing. Select the focus mode and the AF mode appropriate for the subject and scene. 1 2 Set the Focus Mode. (50) ● [ ]/[ ] [Focus Mode] [AFS]/[AFF]/[AFC] Select AF mode. ● Press [ ] ( ) to display the AF mode selection screen, and set using . (52) • In [ ]/[ ] mode, each press of [ ] ( ) switches between [ ] and [ ]. (49) 3 Press the shutter button halfway. ● The AF operates.
5. Focus/Zoom Selecting the AF Mode Select the focusing method to match the position and number of subjects. 1 2 Press [ ] ( ). Select the AF mode. ● Press to select an item and then press . ● Selection is also possible by rotating or . [Face/Eye Detection] ( ) [Tracking] ( ) [49-Area] ( ) [Pinpoint] ( 52 The AF area follows the movement of the subject, maintaining focusing. Start tracking. Aim the AF area over the subject, and press the shutter button halfway. To release AF Tracking.
5. Focus/Zoom Record Using Manual Focus MF (Manual Focus) refers to manual focusing. 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 Set the Focus Mode. ● [ ] [Focus Mode] [MF] ● Press the shutter button halfway to return to the recording screen. 2 Press [ 3 Select the focus point. ● Press ] ( ). to select the focus point.
5. Focus/Zoom 4 Confirm your selection. ● Press . ● This switches to the MF Assist screen, and shows an enlarged display. 5 Adjust the focus. The operations used to focus differ depending on the lens. When using an interchangeable lens with no focus ring : Focuses on nearby subject Press Press : Focuses on distant subject Slide bar • Pressing and holding will increase the focus speed. • Focus can also be adjusted by dragging the slide bar.
5. Focus/Zoom 6 7 Close the MF Assist screen. ● Press the shutter button halfway. Start recording. ● Press the shutter button fully. Recording with Zoom Use the optical zoom of the lens to zoom to telephoto or wide-angle. : Telephoto, Enlarges distant subject : Wide-angle, Widens angle of view Rotate the zoom ring.
6. Drive/Image Stabilizer Selecting the Drive Mode You can switch the drive mode to Single, Burst, etc. to match the recording conditions. 1 Press [ 2 Select the drive mode. ] ( ). ● Press to select the drive mode . and press • You can also select by rotating [Single] Takes one picture each time the shutter button is pressed. [Burst] ( ) Takes pictures continuously while the shutter button is pressed and held.
6. Drive/Image Stabilizer Image Stabilizer The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record images with reduced jitter. • When using a lens with an O.I.S. switch, set the switch on the lens to ON. • When you use a lens with no connection function with the camera, [Stabilizer] cannot be selected. • When you use a lens without the stabilizer function, [Operation Mode] cannot be selected.
7. Brightness (Exposure)/ Coloring/Picture effect [Metering Mode] Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. [ 58 ]/[ ] 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. Spot Method used to measure the extremely small part around the spotmetering target .
7. Brightness (Exposure)/Coloring/Picture effect 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 ±5 EV. When recording videos or recording with 4K photo or Post-Focus, the range changes to ±3 EV. 1 Press [ 2 Compensate the exposure. 3 Confirm your selection. ● Rotate ]. or . ● Press the shutter button halfway.
7. Brightness (Exposure)/Coloring/Picture effect • In [ ] mode, you can compensate the exposure by setting the ISO sensitivity to [AUTO]. • When the exposure compensation value falls below or exceeds ±3 EV, the brightness of the recording screen will no longer change. Press the shutter button halfway or use AE Lock to reflect the value on the recording screen. • The set exposure compensation value is stored even if you turn off the camera. ISO Sensitivity You can set light sensitivity (ISO sensitivity).
7. Brightness (Exposure)/Coloring/Picture effect Setting Items (ISO Sensitivity) [AUTO] ISO sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 3200 depending on the brightness of a subject. (Intelligent ISO) ISO sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 3200 depending on the movement and brightness of a subject. [200] to [25600] The ISO sensitivity is fixed at the selected value.
7. Brightness (Exposure)/Coloring/Picture effect 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.
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8. Flash Refer to the “Operating Instructions” (PDF format) for details about recording using a flash and recording with a wireless flash. ( ) Using a Flash Open/Close the built-in flash To open the flash To close the flash • The flash setting is fixed to [ ] (Forced Flash Off) while the flash is closed. (Except when using an external flash) • Be careful not to catch a finger or any other part of your body or any object when you close the flash. • Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera.
9. Recording Videos Recording Videos 1 Start recording. ● Press the video rec. button. • Release the video rec. button right after you press it. Red REC frame indicator Recording state indicator Remaining recording time Elapsed recording time 2 Stop recording. ● Press the video rec. button again. • If maintaining focus on the subject is difficult during video recording with AF, press the shutter button halfway to re-adjust the focus.
9. Recording Videos [Rec Quality] Sets the image quality of videos to be recorded.
9. Recording Videos • Since the camera employs the VBR recording format, the bit rate is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. As a result, video recording time is shortened when a fast-moving subject is recorded. • When the following functions are being used, 4K video cannot be set. – [Miniature Effect] ([ ] mode) – HDMI output • To record 4K videos, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. • When you record 4K videos, the angle of view will be narrower than videos of other sizes.
9. Recording Videos • Even when playback is performed on a supported device, situations may occur where image or sound quality is poor, recording information is not displayed correctly, or playback is not possible, for example. If you experience any of these, play them back on the camera. • If the camera temperature rises, [ ] may be displayed and recording may stop. Wait until the camera cools down.
9. Recording Videos 3 Close the menu. 4 Start recording. ● Press the shutter button halfway. ● Press the shutter button rec. button 5 or video . Stop recording. ● Press the shutter button or video rec. button again. • It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording mode icon in recording screen.
9. Recording Videos Operations During Video Recording Change the exposure and audio settings with touch operation to prevent operation sounds from being recorded. Touch [ • In [ ]. ] mode, the icon will switch to [ ]. Touch an icon. Zoom (When using an interchangeable lens supporting power zoom) Aperture value ] in [ during recording. Drag the slide bar to set the item. [ ]/[ ]: Changes the setting slowly. [ ]/[ ]: Changes the setting quickly.
9. Recording Videos Slow & Quick Mode Records slow-motion videos and quick-motion videos. • A video will be recorded at [FHD] under [MP4]. • Audio is not recorded in videos. • For operations during video recording (70) 1 Set the mode dial to [ 2 Set the recording settings. ● ]. [ ] [S&Q Exposure Mode]/ [S&Q Recording Frame Rate]/ [S&Q Effect] • For details, refer to page 72. 3 Close the menu. ● Press the shutter button halfway.
9. Recording Videos 4 Start recording. ● Press the shutter button rec. button 5 or video . Stop recording. ● Press the shutter button or video rec. button again. • It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the recording mode icon in recording screen. Slow & Quick Menu [S&Q Exposure Mode] Select the exposure mode. Settings: [P]/[A]/[S]/[M] • You can perform the same exposure operations as the [ • Program Shift does not work.
9. Recording Videos [S&Q Effect] Select the speed effect. [8xQUICK] Records videos sped up to about 8-times speed. Example: When set to [60p]: 8 frames/second. When set to [50p]: 6 frames/second. When set to [30p]: 4 frames/second. When set to [25p]: 3 frames/second. [4xQUICK] Records videos sped up to about 4-times speed. [2xQUICK] Records videos sped up to about 2-times speed. [2xSLOW]1 Records videos slowed down to about half speed. [4xSLOW]2 Records videos slowed down to about 1/4 speed.
9. Recording Videos Video Settings (Audio) Refer to the “Operating Instructions” (PDF format) for details about video settings. ( ) [Built-in Mic] Sets the sound pickup range when using the built-in microphone. [ ] Select [Built-in Mic] Setting Sound pickup range [AUTO] When the AF mode is set to [ ] ([Face/Eye Detection]) and the camera recognizes a face, it switches to [ ] ([TRACKING])1. In other cases, it is set to [ ] ([SURROUND]).
10. Playing Back and Editing of Images This chapter explains how to play back and delete pictures and videos. It also explains editing images. • Images recorded on devices other than this one may not be played back or edited correctly on this camera. Playing Back Pictures 1 2 Display the playback screen. ● Press [ ]. Select a picture. ● Select the pictures by pressing . ● You can move continuously through images by pressing and holding . 3 Stop playback. ● Press the shutter button halfway.
10. Playing Back and Editing of Images Playing Back Videos 1 Display the playback screen. 2 Select a video. ● Press [ ]. • For information about how to select images, refer to page 75. • The [ ] video icon is displayed for a video. Video recording time • The video recording time is displayed on the screen. 3 Play back the video. Elapsed playback time ● Press . ● You can also start playback by touching [ screen.
10. Playing Back and Editing of Images Deleting Images • Images cannot be restored once they have been deleted. Carefully confirm the images before deletion. • 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 . [Delete Multi] Press [ ] in playback state. Press to select [Delete Multi] and then press . 1 Press to select the image to delete and then press .
11. Camera Customization Fn Buttons You can register functions to the Fn (Function) buttons. Different functions can be set for both during recording and playback. Fn Button Default Settings 4 3 1 5 Fn buttons [Setting in REC mode] 2 [Setting in PLAY mode] 1 [Fn1] [Exposure Comp.] [Wi-Fi] 2 [Fn2] [Q.MENU] • Cannot be used as Fn buttons during playback.
11. Camera Customization Register Functions to the Fn Buttons 1 2 3 Select [Fn Button Set]. ● [ ] [ ] [Fn Button Set] [Setting in REC mode]/[Setting in PLAY mode] Select the button. ● Press to select the button and then press . ● Selection is also possible by rotating or . Register the function. ● Press to select a function and then press . ● Selection is also possible by rotating or . • For information on functions that can be registered.
11. Camera Customization Use the Fn Buttons During recording, pressing the Fn buttons enables usage of the functions registered in [Setting in REC mode], and during playback, 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 . ● Selection is also possible by rotating or . • Display and selection methods of a setting item differ depending on the menu item.
12. Menu Guide List of Menu : : Menu items common to the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Their settings are synchronized. For details, refer to the “Operating Instructions” (PDF format).
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12. Menu Guide [Custom] menu [Monitor / Display] [Exposure] [ISO Increments] [Extended ISO] [Exposure Comp.
12. Menu Guide [My Menu] [Setup] menu [Cust.Set Mem.
13. Connecting to Other Devices Wi-Fi/Bluetooth For details on the Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® functions, refer to the “Operating Instructions” (PDF format). ( ) Checking operation of the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions The Bluetooth function is set to on, or there is a connection (The Wi-Fi icon will be displayed when a function connecting to Wi-Fi is used after Bluetooth connection, such as [Auto Transfer].
13. Connecting to Other Devices • Do not remove the card or battery or move to an area without any reception while sending images. • The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. • We strongly recommend that you set an encryption to maintain information security. • We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery when sending images. • When the remaining battery level is low, it may not be possible to connect to or maintain communication with other devices.
13. Connecting to Other Devices Supported OS Windows 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows 11 • For 4K videos and 4K photos, a 64-bit version of the Windows 8.1/Windows 10 OS is required. CPU Pentium® 4 (2.
14. Materials Digital Camera Accessory System (Product numbers correct as of December 2023.) Battery Pack Battery Charger1 DC Coupler2 AC Adaptor2 Flash Tripod grip LED Video Light Stereo Shotgun Microphone Stereo Microphone Body cap Tripod adaptor3 DMW-BLG10 DMW-BTC12 DMW-DCC11 DMW-AC10 DMW-FL580L, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL200L DMW-SHGR2 VW-LED1 DMW-MS2 VW-VMS10 DMW-BDC1 DMW-TA1 1 Supplied with an AC adaptor and a USB connection cable.
14. Materials Specifications The specifications are subject to change for performance enhancement. Digital camera body (DC-G100D): Information for your safety Power source: 8.4 V Power consumption: 2.9 W (when recording with the monitor), 2.0 W (when playing back with the monitor) 2.9 W (when recording with the monitor), 2.
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14. Materials Exposure control Light metering system, Light metering mode 1728-zone metering, multi-metering / center-weighted metering / spot metering Metering range EV 0 to EV 18 (F2.
14. Materials Flash Flash TTL AUTO Built-in pop up flash GN 5.1 equivalent (ISO200·m) [GN 3.6 equivalent (ISO100·m)] Flash mode Auto, Auto/Red-Eye, Forced Flash On, Forced On/Red-Eye, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-Eye, Forced Flash Off Flash synchronization speed Flash range Equal to or smaller than 1/50 of a second Approx. 0.4 m (1.3 feet) to 4.1 m (13 feet) Approx. 0.9 m (3.0 feet) to 3.
14. Materials External dimensions / Mass External dimensions Approx. 115.6 mm (W)×83.1 mm (H)×54.2 mm (D) (4.55″ (W)×3.27″ (H)×2.13″ (D)) (excluding the projecting parts) Mass Approx. 346 g/0.76 lb (with one card and the battery) Approx. 304 g/0.67 lb (only camera body) Operating environment Recommended operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Permissible relative humidity 10%RH to 80%RH Wi-Fi Compliance standard IEEE 802.
14. Materials AC adaptor (Panasonic SAE0012D / SAE0012F): Information for your safety Input: 110 V–240 V Output: 5.0 V 50/60 Hz 0.2 A 1.0 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. Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLG10E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.
14. Materials Interchangeable Lens H-FS12032 “LUMIX G VARIO 12–32 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S.” H-FS45150 “LUMIX G VARIO 45–150 mm/F4.0–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=12 mm to 32 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 64 mm) f=45 mm to 150 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 90 mm to 300 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Maximum aperture F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) F4.0 (Wide) to F5.
14. Materials Recommended operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Permissible relative humidity 10%RH to 80%RH 10%RH to 80%RH Tripod grip: DMW-SHGR2 Carrying capacity (Total mass of the loading camera body, lens, battery, and other attached accessories) Maximum 1.2 kg/2.65 lb External dimensions (Legs folded) Approx. 53.7 mm (W)×144.7 mm (H)×45.5 mm (D) (2.11″ (W)×5.70″ (H)×1.
Trademarks and Licenses • Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of OM Digital Solutions Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries. • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
Trademarks and Licenses • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Holdings Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. • The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Logo is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. • “Wi-Fi®” is a registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
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.
2023 No. CONSUMER PROTECTION The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 Statement of compliance We hereby deliver our Statement of Compliance for product (type, batch); Digital Camera Refer to the website below for compliant models and their support periods. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/info/im_sec_info.
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