Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit Model No. DMC-GH1K Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.
Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them 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 these Operating Instructions. Carefully observe copyright laws.
Before Use 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 Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.
Before Use ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
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Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Accessories .............................................. 9 Names of the Components..................... 11 Operating the Front Dial ......................... 14 Rotating the LCD monitor ....................... 14 About the Lens ....................................... 15 Preparation Attaching/Detaching the Lens................. 17 Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................. 19 Attaching the Lens Hood ........................
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........80 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)........................................... 81 Adjusting the White Balance ................... 83 • Setting the white balance manually...... 84 • Setting the colour temperature..........84 • Finely adjusting the white balance ....85 • White balance bracket ...................... 85 Setting the Light Sensitivity..................... 86 Change tone of the colour for the picture to be taken (Film mode) ..................
• •? •N • •P •B • [TRIMMING]............................. 141 [ASPECT CONV.] .................... 142 [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] .... 143 [PRINT SET] ............................ 144 [PROTECT].............................. 145 [AUDIO DUB.].......................... 146 [FACE RECOG.] ...................... 147 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .....148 • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)..............................
Before Use Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) 2 Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G VARIO HD 14– 140 mm/F4.0– 5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” (This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.) 3 Battery Pack (This is referred to as battery in these operating instructions.) Charge the battery before use.
Before Use 1 2 3 H VS014140 6 7 VEK0N98 11 DMW BLB13E 8 13 K2CT3CA00004 10 VYC0997 VFC4411 14 VYF3250 • Battery Pack DMW-BLB13E • Interchangeable Lens H-FS045200 H-FS014045 H-F007014 (Read P15 for information about other lenses that can be used.
Before Use Names of the Components ∫ Camera body 1 Flash (P65) 2 Sensor 3 Self-timer indicator (P76) AF assist lamp (P129) 4 Lens release button (P18) 5 Lens lock pin 6 Mount 7 Lens fitting mark (P17) 8 Front dial (P47, 54, 57, 58, 71, 79, 85, 90, 91) 1 2 8 7 6 3 5 4 Front dial is described as following in these operating instructions. e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the front dial • Refer to P14 for operation of the front dial.
Before Use In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are descr bed as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.
Before Use 40 Battery door (P24) 41 Release lever (P24) 42 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 40 41 42 ∫ Lens H-VS014140 (LUMIX G VARIO HD 14 –140 mm/F4.0– 5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 43 Tele 44 Lens surface 45 Focus ring (P80) 46 Wide 48 47 Zoom ring (P55) 48 [O.I.S.
Before Use Operating the Front Dial There are 2 ways to operate the front dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing. Example of operation 1 “Rotating” 2 “Pressing”¢3 Adjustments of programme shift ¢1 (P54), aperture (P90), shutter speed (P90), etc. Compensating the exposure (P47, 71) etc.
Before Use Rotation range of the LCD monitor ∫ Horizontal opening direction ∫ Vertical rotating direction 4 Maximum 180o 5 180o • It can be rotated 180o forwards. 6 90o • It can only be rotated 90o towards you. Note • Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use excessive force as it may be damaged. • When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some distortion, however this is not a malfunction.
Before Use ∫ When using lenses other than the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 –5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K • Depending on the type of lens, you may not be able to use some functions such as the direction detection function (P40), [STABILIZER] (P119), Quick AF (P128) and Continuous AF (P128). • The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using. • Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.
Preparation Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Attaching a lens to the camera body Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them. • Do not put your hands inside the mount. Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. • Do not press the lens release button when you attach a lens.
Preparation ∫ Optical image stabilizer The 14 –140 mm/F4.0 –5.8 lens included in the DMC-GH1K has a stabiliser function. The optical image stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the camera body. Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [ON]. • You can change the optical image stabilizer mode to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [MODE3] using [STABILIZER] in the [REC] mode menu. (P119) It is set to [MODE1] at the time of purchase. • We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF] when using a tripod.
Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper. Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper.
Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops. A Fitting to the mark.
Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLB13E. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note • Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one. • Disconnect the charger from the power outlet after the charging is completed. • The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging.
Preparation The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 75.] When using the viewfinder Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures Recording time Approx. 160 min (By CIPA standard in programme AE mode) Playback time when using the LCD monitor Playback time Approx.
Preparation Inserting/Removing the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow (OPEN side) and then open the battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLB13E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
Preparation Using the AC Adaptor You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge when it is connected to a PC or a printer if you use the DC cable to connect the camera to the battery charger/AC adaptor and connect the AC mains lead. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Connect the AC mains lead. Connect the DC cable A. • Pull open the DC cable cover 1 and then connect the DC cable to the camera body using the same steps as “Inserting/Removing the Battery” (P24).
Preparation Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) • Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the card door to open it. Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. A: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. • The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 1: Close the card door.
Preparation About the Card Access to the card The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card. Card The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button ON OFF Press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. : : A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P115) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock. • Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format.
Preparation Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording. • You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. • If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P138) or order a photo studio to print the pictures. • If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera.
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the [REC] mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [CUSTOM MENU] menu, [SETUP] menu, [MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] mode menu as well. • If you set [MENU RESUME] (P131) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off. Example: Setting [I.EXPOSURE] from [OFF] to [HIGH] in the programme AE mode Turn the camera on.
Preparation Press 3/4 or rotate the front dial to select [I.EXPOSURE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or rotate the front dial right to move to the next screen. or Press 1 or the front dial. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. or Press 3/4 or rotate the front dial to select [HIGH]. or Press [MENU/SET] or the front dial to set. MENU /SET or Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Preparation Setting the Quick Menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • There are items that cannot be set depending on modes or displayed screen. Press [Q.MENU] to display the quick menu in recording status. Q.MENU Press 3/4/2/1 or rotate the front dial to select the menu item and the setting. • Menus that can be setup are displayed in orange when selected. • Setup method is different as following depending on the displayed screen during recording.
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P30. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P28 for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
Preparation • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE]. • [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode. • [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.]. • Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again. • It is recommended to use this mode with [LVF/LCD AUTO] (P127) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [OFF]. • [ECONOMY] does not work in the following cases.
Preparation [MONITOR]/ [VIEWFINDER] Brightness, colour, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor/ viewfinder is adjusted. • Adjust the brightness of the screen with 3/4, contrast and saturation with 2/1 or the front dial. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed in screen shown right, it will switch to the colour adjustment screen. Adjust between red and green with 3/4, or between orange and blue with 2/1 or the front dial.
Preparation v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P156) • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P38) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and then use this function to reset the file number.
Preparation Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional). [HDMI MODE] [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. [1080i]: The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output. [720p]: The progressive method with 720 available scan lines is used for output.
Preparation Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [LANGUAGE] [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/ [¢] • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. [FORMAT] The card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (P25) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
Preparation About how to hold and LCD monitor/Viewfinder • The [LVF/LCD AUTO] (P127) is set to [ON] initially. It will switch to viewfinder display and LCD monitor will be turned off when there is a hand or object near the eye sensor. Tips for taking good pictures A AF assist lamp • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
Preparation ∫ Taking pictures with the camera held vertically Open the LCD monitor and rotate it to an angle that makes it easy to see. • Do not cover the AF assist lamp (P11) with your fingers or other objects. Taking pictures at a normal angle Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.
Preparation Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ∫ About the eye sensor automatic switching Eye sensor is active when the [LVF/LCD AUTO] (P127) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [ON], switching automatically to viewfinder display when an eye or object is moved closer to the viewfinder, and to LCD monitor display when it is moved away. A AF assist lamp • When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa).
Basic Mode switching Selecting the [REC] mode, and record still picture or motion picture Turn the camera on. • The status indicator 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. • Make sure the drive mode lever is set to [ ]. ON OFF Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part A. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode.
Basic ∫ Advanced Aperture-priority AE mode (P90) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-priority AE mode (P90) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual exposure mode (P91) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Creative motion picture mode (P108) Record motion picture with manual settings.
Basic Set the focus mode dial to [AFS] or [AFC]. A Shutter button B Motion picture button C [(] button • Refer to P52 for [AFS] and [AFC]. Taking the still picture Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. ∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each recording mode. Recording the motion picture Press the motion picture button to start the recording. Press the motion picture button again to stop the recording.
Basic [REC] mode: ñ Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. – Scene detection/[D.RED-EYE]/Face detection/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/[I.
Basic Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. ¦ > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-CLOSE-UP] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [‡] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • Only when [Œ] is selected [i-BABY]¢ • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
Basic Face Recognition Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with information such as name and birthday. When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially.
Basic About the flash • Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P65) •[ ], [ ], or [ ] will appear depending on the type and brightness of the subject. • Flash is activated twice. Especially with [ ] or [ ], digital red-eye reduction (P66) is executed, and the time until the second flash is longer, so subject should not move until the second flash is activated. • Flash modes cannot be switched using the menu in the Intelligent auto mode.
Basic Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu – [ASPECT RATIO] (P116)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P117)/[QUALITY] (P118)/[FACE RECOG.] (P118)/[STABILIZER]¢1 (P119) ¢1 Only [MODE1] or [MODE2] can be set. [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu – [REC MODE] (P105)/[REC QUALITY]¢2 (P105)/[WIND CUT] (P107) ¢2 [ ] for [MOTION JPEG] cannot be set. [CUSTOM MENU] menu – [CUST. SET MEM.] (P102)/[LCD INFO.DISP.] (P126)/[GUIDE LINE] (P127)/ [REMAINING DISP.
Basic • In recording motion pictures, the settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings [AF MODE] (P77) š (This mode is set to Multi auto focus mode for motion pictures when a face cannot be detected.) [WHITE BALANCE] (P83) [AWB] [SENSITIVITY] (P86) [AUTO] (The maximum ISO sensitivity: ISO1600) [METERING MODE] (P119) C [STABILIZER] (P119) [MODE1] [I.EXPOSURE] (P121) [STANDARD] • The following functions cannot be used.
Basic [REC] mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favourite settings ( : Programme AE mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. • Set the drive mode lever to [ ]. Set the mode dial to [ ]. • To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P116) or “Using the [CUSTOM MENU]” (P126).
Basic Fix the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway (AFS) Set the focus mode dial to [AFS]. • “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. The focus is fixed when you press the shutter button halfway. • Normally use the [AFS]. • Focus during the burst is fixed at the first picture. Refer to P72 for details. • When recording motion pictures, the focus is continuously adjusted for both [AFS] and [AFC].
Basic Focusing Align the subject to the screen, and then press the shutter button halfway. A B C DE A B C D E F ¢ Focus When the subject is When the subject focused is not focused Focus indication On AF area Green Blinks — Sound Beeps 2 times — F Focus indication AF area (normal) AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) Aperture value¢ Shutter speed¢ ISO sensitivity It will flash in red when appropriate exposure is not achieved.
Basic Programme shift In programme AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called programme shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in programme AE mode. 1 2 A Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter speed value on the screen.
Basic [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele. (P13) To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom ring towards Wide. (P13) To enlarge further, set the [EX. OPT.
Basic • The [AF MODE] is fixed to [Ø] when using the digital zoom. • The extra optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases. – In Intelligent auto mode – In Creative motion picture mode – When recording motion pictures – When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] • [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases. – In Intelligent auto mode – In advanced scene mode – In scene mode ] is set – When [ – When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] Playing back Pictures Press [(].
Basic Changing the Information Displayed on the playback screen Press [DISPLAY] to switch the monitor screen. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P58), while playing back motion pictures (P132) and during a slide show (P134), you can only select “Normal display B” or “No display F”. • Refer to P64 for information about the histogram D. 30 F4.
Basic Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) You can display pictures by recording date. Rotate the front dial left to display the calendar screen. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back. 3/4: Select the month 2/1: Select the date • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed. MENU /SET Press [MENU/SET] or the front dial to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date.
Basic ∫ Switching the displayed image while maintaining the playback zoom You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and zoom position for the playback zoom. Switch to picture select operation by pressing the front dial during playback zoom, and select pictures with 2/1. • It will switch between picture select operation and move zoom position operation every time the front dial is pressed during playback zoom. Note • You can also delete the recording information etc.
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step 5. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) • [‚] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is pressed again, the setting is cancelled. DISPLAY Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder Switching the displayed information Press [DISPLAY] to change. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. LCD monitor display With the [LCD DISP.STYLE] (P126) of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu, you can choose the displayed screen on the LCD monitor to display in [ ] (LCD monitor style) or [ ] (viewfinder style).
Advanced (Recording pictures) Viewfinder display With the [LVF DISP.STYLE] (P126) of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu, you can choose the displayed screen on the viewfinder to display in [ ] (viewfinder style) or [ ] (LCD monitor style).
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. A [ ]: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition. B [ ]: This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact centre of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. Examples of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed 3 Overexposed STD STD STD ¢ Histogram P 4.0 4 0 100 −33 0 +3 AUTO AWB 9 P 4.0 4 0 200 −3 3 0 +3 WB AUTO AWB 9 P 4.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash Slide the flash open lever. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Applicable modes: Set the built-in flash to match the recording. • Open the flash. Select [FLASH] in the [REC] mode menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark ( ): background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the Slow sync./Red-eye red-eye phenomenon. reduction • Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background. The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the advanced scene mode or the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting if the advanced scene mode or the scene mode is changed and then used. • Available flash settings are those that were set for still picture recording.
Advanced (Recording pictures) When the aspect ratio is [W]. ISO sensitivity Available flash range according to focal length of lens Wide 15 mm Tele AUTO 2.5 m (8.20 feet) to 5.5 m (18.0 feet)¢ 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet)¢ 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 3.7 m (12.1 feet)¢ ISO100 2.5 m (8.20 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.6 m (8.53 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 1.8 m (5.91 feet) ISO200 2.5 m (8.20 feet) to 3.8 m (12.5 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.7 m (12.1 feet) 50 cm (1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting. • Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/ Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a malfunction. • When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro Applicable modes: 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] mode menu. (P30) Press 4 to select [2ND] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Item Effect The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. Press the front dial to switch to exposure compensation operation. Rotate the front dial to compensate the exposure.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Set the drive mode lever to [ ]. A Focus on the subject and take a picture. A When burst mode is set to high speed [H]. • Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode. ∫ Changing the burst speed 1 2 Select [BURST RATE] in the [REC] mode menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Focusing in burst mode The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P128) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu and the focus mode setting. Focus mode AFS AFC¢1 MF Focus Priority ON OFF Focus At the first picture ON Normal focusing¢2 OFF Predicted focusing¢3 — Focus set with manual focus ¢1 When subject is dark, the focus is fixed on the first picture. ¢2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the subject.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the exposure compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure among different exposures. With auto bracket [STEP]: [3•1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/s/r] 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV Set the drive mode lever to [ ]. Focus on the subject and take a picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Settings [3•1/3] (3 pictures) [3•2/3] (3 pictures) [STEP] Item [SEQUENCE] Settings [0/`/_] [`/0/_] [5•1/3] (5 pictures) [5•2/3] (5 pictures) [7•1/3] (7 pictures) [7•2/3] (7 pictures) 4 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Set the drive mode lever to [ë]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. A When self-timer is set to [ A ]. • A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus. • If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [OFF].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Setting the method used to focus (AF mode) This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. Set the focus mode dial to [AFS] or [AFC]. Press 2 ( mode. ) and then press 2/1 to select AF • You can also use the front dial to select. Effect Item [š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases. – In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP] – In [NIGHT SCENERY] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] • The [AF MODE] is fixed to [Ø] when using the digital zoom. ∫ About [š] When the camera detects a person’s face, the following colour AF area is displayed. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • AF Tracking will not operate when it has failed to AF track. AF mode will be switched to [Ø] in that case. • [FACE RECOG.] does not work when AF tracking is active. •[ ] will operate as [Ø] in the [STANDARD] ( ), [DYNAMIC] ( ) or [SMOOTH] ( ) in film mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus. Set the focus mode dial to [MF]. • [ ] is displayed on a screen for about 5 seconds. Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. • Screen will be enlarged about 5 times as MF assist. • The enlarged area can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the focus distance reference mark (When 14 –140 mm/F4.0– 5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K is used) The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance. Use this when taking pictures with manual focus or taking close-up pictures. A Focus distance reference mark B Focus distance reference line C 0.5 m (1.64 feet) • If you are taking close-up pictures – We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P76).
Advanced (Recording pictures) While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as you compose the picture. B AE lock indication B Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then press it fully. ∫ Fixing the focus or the focus/the exposure 1 2 3 Select [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu. (P30) Press 3/4 to select [AF] or [AF/AE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Adjusting the White Balance In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source. Press 1 ( ). Press 2/1 to select the white balance and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • You can also use the front dial to set. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB], [ 1 ] or [ 2 ]. • The white balance might not be adjusted for the subject where the flash does not reach when the flash is used. • The white balance is memorised even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for the advanced scene mode or the scene mode is set to [AWB] when the advanced scene mode or the scene mode is changed and then used.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. • You can also set from the quick menu. (P32) Select the white balance and then press 4. Press 3/4/2/1 to adjust the white balance and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) • The white balance bracket setting is released when the power has been turned off (including power save mode). • Pictures can be taken with white balance bracket regardless of the drive mode settings. • You will only hear the shutter sound once. • White balance bracket cannot be set when the [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ], or [ ]. • White balance bracket does not work when recording motion picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) •[ • When setting to [ ], ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness within the maximum setting of [ISO800]. ([ISO400] when the flash is used) • The maximum ISO sensitivity during motion picture recording is [ISO1600]. ] will operate as [AUTO] while recording a motion picture. Also, [ISO LIMIT SET] is fixed to [OFF].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 2/1 to select an item. • You can also use the front dial to select. • When you press [DISPLAY] on the screen shown right, explanations about each film mode are displayed. (When you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the previous screen.) Press [MENU/SET] to set. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to set. Item Effect [STANDARD] (COLOUR) This is the standard setting.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • You can register 2 settings. ([MY FILM 1] and [MY FILM 2]) (After registering, the film mode name that was registered previously is displayed.) • [STANDARD] is registered in [MY FILM 1] and [MY FILM 2] at the time of purchase. Item [CONTRAST] Effect Increases the difference between the brightness and the [r] darkness in the picture. [s] [SHARPNESS] [SATURATION] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • When using a self-timer, up to 3 pictures with set film will be taken if the shutter button is pressed. (It will operate same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ].) • Multi film indication ([ ]) displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will flash until all pictures of preset amount are taken. Note • [STANDARD] is registered in [MULTI FILM 1], [MULTI FILM 2] and [OFF] is registered in [MULTI FILM 3] at the time of purchase.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture. Use the Creative Motion Picture Mode when you would like to record by setting the aperture or shutter speed. (P108) • How the exposure compensation is switched can be changed by [EXPO. SETTINGS] (P129) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu. • The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen. ∫ About [B] (Bulb) If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is pressed fully (up to about 4 minutes). The shutter closes if you release the shutter button.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Confirm the effects of aperture and shutter speed (Preview mode) Confirm the effects of aperture You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set. Press [ ] A (preview button). • Preview screen is displayed. It will return to previous screen when [ ] is pressed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced scene mode) You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events and activities, flowers and people in night scenes in accordance with the surrounding conditions. Set the mode dial. Press 2/1 to select the advanced scene mode. • You can also use the front dial to select. Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. [NORMAL PORTRAIT] Shades the background and photographs skin colour beautifully. [SOFT SKIN] Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth. • When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed. • When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, this mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • During motion picture recording, settings for [SCENERY] are used. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. [NORMAL SPORTS] Controls the ISO sensitivity while stopping movement with a high shutter speed. [OUTDOOR SPORTS] Fast shutter speed for stopping movement when taking photographs outdoors in good weather.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range. • Refer to “About the focus distance reference mark” on P81 for the focus range. • When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded ( : Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press 2/1 to select the scene mode. • You can also use the front dial to select. Press [MENU/SET] to set. • The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected scene mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode • Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. Note • During motion picture recording, settings for [PARTY] are used. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
Advanced (Recording pictures) í [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P138). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P99. Note • It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording. • The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Return My colour settings to default 1 Select [RESET] in above step 2. 2 Press 2 to select [YES] and press [MENU/SET]. • Adjusted value for each item returns to standard (centre point). ∫ Readjust the My colour settings Return to above step 2 by pressing front dial or one of 3/4/2/1. • [SENSITIVITY] (P86), [Fn BUTTON SET] (P33) or [AF MODE] (P77) cannot be set with 3/4/ 2. Make the setting with the quick menu (P32).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures in Custom mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the programme AE mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Set the mode dial to [ ]. A Display custom settings Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. A Press 3/4 to select the custom settings you want to use. • Press 1 or the front dial to display the settings for each menu item.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Recording Motion Picture This can record full high definition motion pictures compat ble with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo and Dolby Digital Stereo Creator format. Auto focus and automatic setting of the aperture are available even during the recording of a motion picture when the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K is used. Refer to P15 for information about other lenses.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Set the focus mode dial to [AFS] or [AFC]. • When recording motion pictures, the focus is continuously adjusted for both [AFS] and [AFC]. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time • Release the motion picture button right after you press it. Audio will not be recorded for few second after it starts recording if it is kept pressed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded. • When recording fast-moving subjects in the [ ] setting, some afterimages or distortion may be particularly noticeable during playback. • When you attach the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional), it takes priority over the built-in microphone.
Advanced (Recording pictures) When [AVCHD] is selected in step 2 Item High quality Longer time Quality (bit rate)¢1 ([FHD]) 1920k1080 pixels 17 Mbps¢2 ([SH]) 1280k720 pixels 17 Mbps¢2 ([H]) 1280k720 pixels 13 Mbps¢2 ([L]) 1280k720 pixels 9 Mbps¢2 fps Full high definition 50i (Sensor output is 25 fps) High definition 50p (Sensor output is 50 fps) Aspect ratio 16:9 ¢1 What is bit rate This is the volume of data for definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number ge
Advanced (Recording pictures) • When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. • Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. (Example: [8m 20s] with [ ]) Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings ( : Creative motion picture mode) It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures. Switching the [EXPOSURE MODE] allows you to use settings such as those when mode dial is switched to [³], [±], [´] and [²], including changing items that can be set with the front dial during recording. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Set the focus mode dial to [AFS] or [AFC].
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the aperture value and shutter speed for each [EXPOSURE MODE] (When 14 –140 mm/F4.0– 5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K is used) [EXPOSURE MODE] Aperture value P — A S M F4.0 (Wide)/F5.8 (Tele) to F22 — F4.0 (Wide)/F5.8 (Tele) to F22 Shutter speed (Sec.) — 1/30 to 1/4000th Note • Aperture value – Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking a picture with Face Recognition function For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. Face Recognition functions When [AF MODE] is set to [š], the following [FACE RECOG.] functions will work when [FACE RECOG.] in [REC] mode menu is set to [ON]. • It will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 1. [NAME]: It is poss ble to register names. For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P137. A A Face image Edit screen [PRIORITY]: The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for higher-priority faces. The priority can be changed in following operation. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the priority and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Deleting information for registered faces 1 In Step 2 of “Changing information for registered faces”, select [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the image of the person to delete and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • [FACE RECOG.] only works when [AF MODE] is set to [š].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P30. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P137. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture. • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P30. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P28) Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3. • If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use. • If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area. • Except for the motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD], the pictures recorded at travel destination will display [“] on the screen when played back.
Advanced (Recording pictures) @ [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ∫ When the aspect ratio is [X]. 4000k3000 pixels (12 million pixels) 2816k2112 pixels (5.9 million pixels) 2048k1536 pixels (3.1 million pixels) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y]. 4128k2752 pixels (11.
Advanced (Recording pictures) A [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Applicable modes: [A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) [›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) [ ]: RAWiFine (In addition to the [RAW] settings, a fine-equivalent JPEG image is simultaneously created.
Advanced (Recording pictures) C [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • The panning effect in [MODE3] is more difficult to achieve in the following cases. – In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer’s day – When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th of a second. – When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is moving slowly. (The background will not become a blur.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH ADJUST.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. You can adjust the flash output. Applicable modes: [s2 EV]/[s1 2/3 EV]/[s1 1/3 EV]/[s1 EV]/[s2/3 EV]/[s1/3 EV]/[0 EV]/[r1/3 EV]/ [r2/3 EV]/[r1 EV]/[r1 1/3 EV]/[r1 2/3 EV]/[r2 EV] Note • Refer to P69 for details. [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST RATE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. You can set the burst speed. Applicable modes: [H]/[L] Note • Refer to P72 for details. [AUTO BRACKET] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. You can set the compensation range of the exposure and the bracket order. Applicable modes: [STEP]: [3•1/3]/[3•2/3]/[5•1/3]/[5•2/3]/[7•1/3]/[7•2/3] [SEQUENCE]: [0/j/i]/[j/0/i] Note • Refer to P74 for details.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Depending on the colour space setting, the file name of the recorded picture changes as shown. P1000001.JPG P: sRGB _: AdobeRGB • Set to sRGB if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB. • The setting is fixed to [sRGB] in recording motion pictures. [LONG SHTR NR] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures of night scenery etc.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV], ISO sensitivity will be set to value closest to the value set during the [1/3 EV]. (Set value will not restore when the setting is changed back to [1/3 EV]. It will stay as the setting selected for [1 EV].) B [AUDIO REC.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu • [METERING MODE], [I.EXPOSURE], and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are common to both the [REC] mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu. – For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in [REC] mode menu. [REC MODE] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P30. This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WIND CUT] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P30. This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH] Note • Refer to P107 for details. Perform these settings if you need to. Using the [CUSTOM MENU] • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CUST. SET MEM.], [LCD INFO.DISP.], [GUIDE LINE] and [REMAINING DISP.] can be set. For details on how to select the [CUSTOM MENU] menu settings, refer to P30. [CUST.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [LVF/LCD AUTO] It will switch automatically to viewfinder display when an eye or object gets near the viewfinder using an eye sensor. It will return to LCD monitor display when it goes away. [OFF]/[ON] • LCD monitor display and viewfinder display can be switched manually by pressing [LVF/LCD]. (P41) This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. (P64) [HISTOGRAM] [OFF] [ON]: Position of the histogram can be set. Refer to P64 on how to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) This will set the operation of the [ preview screen. ] button when displaying the [OFF]: Preview screen is displayed only when the [ ] is pressed. It will return to previous screen when [ ] is released. [ON]: Preview screen is displayed even after the [ ] is released after pressing. (P93) It will return to previous screen when [ ] is pressed again.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • If you set [OFF], be careful as the picture may not be properly focused even if [AFS] or [AFC] in focus mode is set. • This does not operate during motion picture recording. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. [AF ASSIST LAMP] [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Switchable setting items differ depending on the [REC] mode. • You cannot switch between LCD monitor and viewfinder by pressing [LVF/LCD] when it is set to [SWITCH BY PRESSING THE LVF/LCD BUTTON]. • [EXPO. SETTINGS] is disabled when you set [LVF/LCD AUTO] to [OFF].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MENU RESUME] The last operated menu position is saved even if the camera is turned off. [OFF]/[ON] [PIXEL REFRESH] It will perform optimization of imaging device and image processing. • Imaging device and image processing is optimised when the camera is purchased, and it needs to be optimised annually after the purchase. • Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.
Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio • File formats of motion pictures/still pictures with audio that can be played with this unit are QuickTime Motion JPEG or AVCHD. • Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. Press [(].
Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. ] A A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P124) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P146) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P35) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • Pictures with audio recorded with other equipment may not playback on this unit.
Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. • [EFFECT] is set to [OFF] when playing slide show with motion pictures only.
Advanced (Playback) Ü [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ]) Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • You cannot set pictures as favourites if [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF].
Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P138). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode or [LOCATION] in travel date are also recorded as the titles. Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [‚]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. • The name setting of [FACE RECOG.
Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE] or [TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item. [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [AGE] (P99) If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures. [TRAVEL DATE] If this is set to [ON], [TRAVEL DATE] is stamped on the pictures.
Advanced (Playback) Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [S] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture and size. 1 2 [SINGLE] setting Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Use the front dial and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Front dial (clockwise): Enlargement Front dial (counter-clockwise): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Enlargement () Move the position () Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) ? [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y], a [X] or a [ ratio. ] aspect Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30) Press 3/4 to select [Y], [X] or [ press [MENU/SET]. ] and then Press 2/1 to select a picture taken with [W] aspect ratio, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to determine the horizontal position, and press [MENU/SET] to set. • Use 3/4 to set the frame position for pictures rotated vertically.
Advanced (Playback) N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30) • The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated.
Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) Note • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case. • It may not be possible to use the print settings with other equipment. In this case, cancel all the settings, and reset the settings. • If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the print setting cannot be set.
Advanced (Playback) B [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.) • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
Advanced (Playback) [FACE RECOG.] All the information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] of the selected image will be cleared. Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Cleared information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] cannot be restored. • Images cleared of [FACE RECOG.
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P36) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket 3 Red: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert. B AV cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
Connecting to other equipment Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and playback the motion picture.
Connecting to other equipment Connect the HDMI mini cable to the [HDMI] socket on the camera. Turn the TV on and switch to HDMI input. Turn the camera on and then press [(]. • When [VIERA Link] (P37) is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting VIERA Link, input of the TV will be switched automatically and playback screen will be displayed (P150). Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures.
Connecting to other equipment 1 Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link 2 [OPTION] button 3 [EXIT] button 4 [OK] button ¢ The shape of the remote control varies depending on the region. Operate following the TV guide displayed on screen. ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) Multi playback Press [Red] on the TV remote control to switch the type of data for playback. • The type of data for playback changes in the order of [ALL] > [ ]>[ ] > [ ] > [ALL].
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Other linked operations Turning the power off: If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off. (When connecting the unit to a PC with a USB cable, the power will not turn off.) Automatic input switching: • If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, and then press [(], the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen.
Connecting to other equipment Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Method to acquire into other equipment is different for the still pictures and motion pictures recorded with this unit depending on their file format (JPEG, RAW, AVCHD, or Motion JPEG). Select the following methods depending on the equipment to be used.
Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [RAW]/[AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create standard quality DVD video which is not high definition from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD], using the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.1 HD Edition” in the CD-ROM (supplied).
Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn the LCD monitor so the LCD will show out. Turn on the camera and the PC. A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.) B Align the marks, and insert.
Connecting to other equipment Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC. • Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable. ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures. A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
Connecting to other equipment Single picture Press 3 to select [SINGLE PICTURE] and then press [MENU/SET]. PictBridge SINGLE PICTURE PRINT SET (DPOF) SELECT Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. PictBridge SET 100_0001 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT PRINT Press 3/4 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing halfway. • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
Connecting to other equipment [NUM. OF PRINTS] You can set the number of prints up to 999. • You can also use the front dial to set. [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings { Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.
Connecting to other equipment [PRINT SET (DPOF)] • Set the print setting on the camera in advance. (P144) Press 4 to select [PRINT SET (DPOF)] and then press [MENU/SET]. PictBridge SINGLE PICTURE PRINT SET (DPOF) SELECT Press 3/4 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • You cannot select [PRINT START] when the print setting is not set. Select [DPOF SET] and then set the print setting. (P144) • Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing halfway.
Others Using the External Flash (optional) After attaching the external flash, the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. ∫ Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL220; optional) Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe A and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash. • Be sure to firmly secure to the dedicated flash with the lock ring B. Select [FLASH] on the [REC] mode menu.
Others • Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the external flash is attached. When you are not using the external flash, detach it. • When attaching the external flash, the built-in flash cannot be activated. • Do not open the built-in flash when an external flash is attached. • The camera will become unstable when attaching the external flash, it is recommended to use a tripod when taking picture.
Others • MCu“Multi-coated” NDu“Neutral Density” • It is recommended to use the MC protector (DMW-LMCH62; optional), the ND filter (DMW-LND62; optional), or the PL filter (DMW-LPL62; optional) with the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K. Using the Remote Shutter (optional) If you use the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional), you can avoid jitter (camera shake) when using a tripod and you can keep the shutter pressed fully when taking pictures with [B] (Bulb) or burst mode.
Others Note • Do not use any other remote shutters except DMW-RSL1 (optional). • You cannot operate the camera with the remote shutter in the following cases. – When the power save mode is cancelled • Record with Creative motion picture mode when using for motion picture recording. • The remote shutter cannot be used while the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional) is in use.
Others Note • When attaching the stereo microphone, do not hold only the stereo microphone because it may detach from the camera. • Set the wind noise reduction only on the stereo microphone side. • The stereo microphone cannot be used while the external flash (optional) is in use. • The stereo microphone cannot be used while the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) is in use. • Read the operating instructions of the stereo microphone for details.
Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Flash output adjustment (P69) 2nd curtain synchro (P70) 24 25 26 27 Extra optical zoom (P55, 121) Histogram (P64) A Travel date (P113) 2 2nd 45 AF tracking operation (P47, 78) 44 ¢ 3 Available recording time (P104): R8m30s 43 42 White balance fine adjustment (P85) 41 White balance bracket (P85) 40 My colour mode adjustment (P100) 39 28 C1 AFL FL AEL BKT 38 Current date and time/“: Travel AWB R12 2s 29
Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Playback mode (P56) Film mode (P87) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Protected picture (P145) Number of prints (P144) 1 STD REC MODE (P105)/Recording quality 20 1/9 9 (P105) 19 3s 18 Picture size (P117) 12s 17 Quality (P118) LCD mode (P35) 16 Battery indication (P22) 15 Picture number/Total pictures 01 0 P F4.
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor. • Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged. • We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer to protect your camera.
Others ∫ About dirt on the image sensor This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image sensor may appear on the recorded picture. Do not change lenses where there is a lot of dust, and always attach the body cap when a lens is not attached to the camera, so that dirt or dust does not get inside the camera body. Remove any dirt on the body cap before attaching it.
Others About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window. • When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures. • Do not place the lens mount facing downwards.
Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted. • Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card. • Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers.
Others About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it. • You may not be able to remove the battery when using a tripod. • Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the camera.
Others [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] • [TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [PRINT SET] cannot be set for pictures not based on the DCF standard. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not recognised by the camera. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P38) [PLEASE CHECK THAT THE LENS IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY] • Do not press the lens release button. • Check that the lens is attached correctly and then turn the camera off and on.
Others [A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED] • A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used. (P156) > Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P38) If you execute [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. (P36) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable is connected to the camera. > Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P175–182). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P36) on the [SETUP] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • The battery is not inserted correctly. (P24) • The battery is exhausted. • Charge the battery. • AC adaptor is not connected properly. (P25) The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. The shutter does not activate. • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is the card inserted? • Is there any memory remaining on the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P59) • Is the subject focused? > At the time of purchase, the camera is set so that you cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus.
Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P86) > Increase the setting for [NOISE RED.] in [FILM MODE] or lower the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE RED.]. (P88) > Take pictures in bright places. > Set the [LONG SHTR NR] to [ON].
Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the subject. • Depending on the lens used, picture may be warped slightly or see colours in the edge depending on the zoom factor, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used. This is not a malfunction. Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash closed? > Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash.
Others Noise appears on the LCD monitor. • In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording. The LCD monitor flickers indoors. • The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction. A flickering horizontal line appears on the LCD monitor under fluorescent light.
Others Images with different date as recorded date are played back in the Calendar Playback. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P28) • Images edited on a PC or images recorded on other cameras might display a different date to the recorded date during the Calendar Playback. White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
Others > Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo. The picture is not displayed fully on the TV. > Check [TV ASPECT] setting. (P36) VIERA Link does not work. • Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable (optional)? (P149) > Confirm that the HDMI mini-cable (optional) is firmly fitted. > Press [(] on this unit.
Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ the desired language. (P38) ] and then select the [~] icon to set Part of the picture is flashing in black and white. • This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area. (P34) • Is the [HIGHLIGHT] set to [ON]? A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P129) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
Others X Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Card 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB Y : 2048k1536 pixels (3.1 million pixels) : 4128k2752 pixels (11.
Others W Aspect ratio : 4352k2448 pixels (10.
Others Aspect ratio : 2112k2112 pixels (4.5 million pixels) Picture size Quality Card 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB Aspect ratio Quality Card 186 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB VQT2A73 : 1504k1504 pixels (2.
Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD] [MOTION JPEG] Recording quality setting 32 MB 4s 64 MB 128 MB Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-GH1): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 9.3 V Power Consumption: 2.9 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.7 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 2.0 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.8 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 13,980,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Digital zoom: Max.
Others Flash: Flash synchronization speed: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Picture size Still picture: Recording quality Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Pictures with audio: Built-in pop up flash GN 11 equivalent (ISO100 · m) Flash range: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 4.8 m (15.8 feet) (When the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0– 5.
Others Terminal [MIC/REMOTE]: [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: [HDMI]: [DC IN]: Dimensions: Mass: φ 2.5 mm jack Dedicated jack (14 pin) MiniHDMI TypeC (1.3a corresponding) None (when using an AC adaptor, use supplied DC cable) Approx. 124 mm (W)k89.6 mm (H)k45.2 mm (D) [4 7/8q (W)k3 1/2q(H)k1 13/16q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Approx. 385 g/13.6 oz (camera body), Approx. 903 g/31.9 oz (with the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.
Others Interchangeable Lens (H-VS014140) “LUMIX G VARIO HD 14 –140 mm/F4.0– 5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length: f=14 mm to 140 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm) Aperture type: 7 leaf shutters/iris diaphragm/circular diaphragm Aperture range: F4.0 (Wide) to F5.8 (Tele) Minimum aperture value: F22 Lens construction: 17 elements in 13 groups (4 non-spherical lenses/2 ED lenses) In focus distance: 0.5 m (1.64 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line) Maximum image magnification: 0.
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