Basic Owner’s Manual Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body Model No. DC-GX9K/DC-GX9M DC-GX9 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed owner’s manual is available in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. (→93) Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit: USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.
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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.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device. 1 Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu 2 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] 3 Press to select [Approved Regulations], and press [MENU/SET] CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) Contains IC : 772C-LB1JS955 This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
■ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. • Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects. • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
■ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • 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) Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• 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). • Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
How to use this manual Recording mode: • In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated menus and functions. (Custom Mode) has different functions depending on the recording mode that is registered. ■ About the symbols in the text Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button. Steps for setting a menu item are described as follows: → [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ] • This Owner’s Manual expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button .
Contents ■ Information for Your Safety ...................... 3 Preparations/Basics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Before use.................................................11 Standard accessories ............................. 12 Names and Functions of Main Parts ..... 14 About the Lens ........................................ 17 About the Card ........................................ 18 Quick Start Guide .................................... 19 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ....................
Preparations/Basics Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface • Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Preparations/Basics Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of February 2018. These may be subject to change. Digital Camera Body (Indicated as camera body in the text) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Interchangeable Lens1 Lens Cap2 Lens Rear Cap2 Lens Hood Body Cap3 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.
Preparations/Basics DC-GX9K DC-GX9M H-FS12032 H-FS12060 SYF0059 VYF3514 DC-GX9 1 2 3 VFC4605 4 SYA0066 5 VKF4971 VKF4971 8 6 DMW-BLG10PP 7 K1HY04YY0106 10 : VKF5259 : SKF0133H 9 SAE0012A VFC5167 • Some digital camera kits may not be commercially available in some regions.
Preparations/Basics Names and Functions of Main Parts ■ Camera body 1 2 3 11 12 13 14 8 4 5 7 9 10 6 15 3 21 22 20 19 18 17 16 26 27 23 24 25 33 34 28 29 30 31 32 35 36 42 41 40 39 38 Function buttons [Fn4] to [Fn8] are touch icons. They can be displayed by touching the [ ] tab on the recording screen.
Preparations/Basics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Shutter button (→27) Front dial (→28) Shoulder strap eyelet (→19) Exposure compensation dial (→34, 38) Mode dial (→29) Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→23) Motion picture button (→51) Flash (→26) Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→16) Focus distance reference mark Eyecup Viewfinder (→25) Eye sensor (→25) Diopter adjustment dial (→25) Stereo microphone (→26) Lens release button (→23) Lens lock pin Mount Sensor Lens fitti
Preparations/Basics ■ Lens H-FS12032 H-FS12060 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 1 2 73 4 Lens surface Tele Zoom ring Wide Contact point Lens fitting mark (→22) Focus ring (→36) Lens mount rubber ■ Removing the Hot Shoe Cover The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe. Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction indicated by arrow while pressing it in the direction indicated by arrow .
Preparations/Basics About the Lens This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds™ System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). You can also use a lens of any of the following standards by attaching a mount adaptor.
Preparations/Basics About the Card The following SD standard-based cards can be used. Type of Card SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards Capacity Notes 512 MB – 2 GB • This unit is compatible with UHS- UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. 4 GB – 32 GB • Operation of the cards listed on the left has been 48 GB – 128 GB confirmed with Panasonic brand card.
Preparations/Basics Quick Start Guide Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
Preparations/Basics Inserting the battery and/or SD memory card (optional) Make sure that the camera is turned off. 1 Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] 2 Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct ( ) • Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever ( ). • Card: Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks. Do not touch the terminal.
Preparations/Basics Charging the battery • The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP. • We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). Insert the battery into the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off. Charging lamp (Red) AC adaptor (supplied) To the electrical outlet USB connection cable (supplied) Computer Getting ready: Turn on the computer.
Preparations/Basics Charging from the power outlet Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet. Charging from a computer Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). ■ Charging lamp indications (Red) On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.
Preparations/Basics ■ Detaching the lens Attach the lens cap While pressing on the lens release button ( ), rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove • Hold the part around the base of the lens to rotate it. Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on 2 Press [MENU/SET] 3 Press to select the language and press [MENU/SET] • The [Please set the clock] message appears.
Preparations/Basics Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is attached] ■ How to Extend the Lens Example: H-FS12032 Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow from position ( ) (the lens is retracted) to position ( ) [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032)] to extend the lens. • When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be recorded.
Preparations/Basics [LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder) 1 Press [LVF] ( ) button [LVF] button Eye Sensor Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor Viewfinder display Monitor display When [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set to [ON], the camera adjusts the focus automatically as the eye sensor is activated. Even when [Eye Sensor AF] is set and the camera automatically adjusts the focus, a beep will not sound.
Preparations/Basics Holding the camera • Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone, or speaker with your fingers or other objects. AF Assist Lamp Flash Microphone Speaker ■ Adjusting the angle of the monitor ■ Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder • Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor or viewfinder. • When adjusting the angle of the monitor and viewfinder, be careful not to apply too much force. Doing so may cause damage or malfunction.
Preparations/Basics Shutter button (Taking pictures) 1 Set mode dial to [ ] • The camera automatically optimizes the main settings. 2 Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly) to focus on the subject Aperture value Shutter speed Focus display (Green) (When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) • 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.
Preparations/Basics Basic operations Cursor button Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. You can perform the following operations while recording. (Some items or settings cannot be selected depending on the mode or display style the camera is in.) ] (ISO sensitivity) ( ) [ • Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting). [ ] (White balance) ( ) • Adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Preparations/Basics Mode dial (Select the recording mode) 1 Set to the desired recording mode • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode. Intelligent Auto Mode (→33) Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (→33, 34) Program AE Mode Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Determine aperture, then take pictures. Shutter-Priority AE Mode Determine shutter speed, then take pictures.
Preparations/Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) Touch To touch and release the touch screen. Drag To touch and slide your finger across the touch screen. Pinch (spread/pinch) On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out. ■ Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function (Touch AF, Touch Shutter, [Touch AE]) Touch [ ] Touch an icon ] (Touch AF): Focuses on the position you •[ touch.
Preparations/Basics Setting the menu 1 Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu 2 Switch the menu type Press Press to select a tab such as [ ] • You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial.
Preparations/Basics Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) You can easily call some of the menu items and set them during recording. 1 2 3 4 Press [Q.MENU/ ] button 60p Rotate the front dial to select a menu item Rotate the rear dial to select the setting Press [Q.
Recording Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment. 1 Set mode dial to [ ] • At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. 2 Point the camera at the subject • When the camera identifies the optimal scene, the icon for each scene turns blue for 2 seconds and then changes to the normal red indication.
Recording Taking pictures with customized coloring, brightness and blurriness of the background Recording mode: ■ Setting coloring Press to display the setting screen Rotate the rear dial to adjust color • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
Recording Taking pictures with Auto Focus Recording mode: Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. 1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC] • It is fixed to [AFS] when Panorama Shot Mode is set. Settings [AFS/AFF] The movement of the subject and the scene (recommended) [AFS] Subject is still (Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.) (Auto Focus Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed Single) halfway.
Recording Taking pictures with Manual Focus Recording mode: Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus. 1 Set the focus mode lever to [MF] 2 Press [ ] button ( ) 3 Press to adjust the focus position, and press [MENU/SET] • To return the focus position to the center, press [DISP.] button. 4 Adjust the focus The operations used to focus differ depending on the lens.
Recording • Color is added to the portions of the image that are in focus. (Peaking) • You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side or to the far side. (MF Guide) • MF Assist and MF Guide may not display depending on the lens used. You can, however, display MF Assist by directly operating the camera using the touch screen or a button. MF Assist (Enlarged screen) Peaking MF Guide Operation 1 Touch operation Drag Pinch out / Pinch in Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.
Recording Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording mode: Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. • In Manual Exposure Mode, you can compensate the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. 1 Rotate the Exposure Compensation dial to compensate the exposure • You can set the exposure compensation value in the range between –3 EV and +3 EV.
Recording Recording with the 4K Photo function Recording mode: You can take burst pictures of approximately 8 million pixels with a burst rate of 30 fps. You can select and save a frame from the burst file. • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. • When recording, the angle of view becomes narrower.
Recording 4 Press the shutter button to perform recording • When you press the [Fn1] button while recording, you can add a marker. (Up to 40 markers for each recording.) When selecting and saving pictures from a 4K burst file, you can skip to the positions where you added markers. ([4K Burst(S/S)] only) • Burst pictures are saved as a single 4K burst file in the MP4 format. • When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen will be displayed automatically.
Recording ● If the surrounding temperature is high or 4K photos are recorded continuously, ] may be displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait [ until the camera cools down. ● When [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) or [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster and the camera temperature rises. ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) or [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording. Select [ ● 4K burst file will be recorded and played back in separate files in the following cases.
Recording ■ Marker When selecting and saving pictures from a 4K burst file, you can select pictures easily by skipping between marked positions. ■ Skips to the marked positions When [ ] is touched, the marker operation screen appears. You can use to skip to a marked position to select a picture. ] to return to the original operation. Touch [ White marker: This is manually set during recording or playback. Green marker: This is automatically set by the camera during recording.
Recording Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking]) Recording mode: You can record 4K burst pictures while changing the focus point and then select a focus point after recording. This function is best for non-moving subjects. • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. • We recommend using a tripod to perform [Focus Stacking].
Recording Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus]) 1 On the playback screen, select the image with the [ ] icon and press 2 Touch the focus point • If there are no pictures with the focus on the selected point, a red frame will be displayed, and pictures cannot be saved. • The edge of the screen cannot be selected. • To enlarge the display, touch [ ]. You can make fine adjustments to the focus by dragging the slide bar during enlarged display.
Recording Select the focus range to combine and create a single picture ([Focus Stacking]) Near Focus Distant 1 Touch [ ] on screen in step 2 of “Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus])” (→44) 2 Choose a stacking method and touch it [Auto Merging] Automatically select photos suitable for stacking and combine them into one picture. • Choose by giving preference to near-focus pictures. • Perform the focus stacking and save the picture.
Recording Selecting a Drive Mode ([Burst] / [Self Timer]) Recording mode: You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button. 1 Press [ 2 Press ] button ( ) to select the drive mode and press [MENU/SET] [Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
Recording Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) Recording mode: You can take multiple pictures while automatically adjusting a setting by pressing the shutter button. 1 Set the menu → [Rec] → [Bracket] → [Bracket Type] (Exposure Bracket) (Aperture Bracket) (Focus Bracket) (White Balance Bracket) 2 Press Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting the exposure. Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting the aperture.
Recording Exposure Bracket ■ About [More Settings] (step 2 in (→47)) [Step] Sets the number of pictures to be taken and the exposure compensation range. ] (Takes three pictures with an interval of 1/3 EV) to [ [ (Takes seven pictures with an interval of 1 EV) [Sequence] Sets the order in which pictures are taken. [Single Shot Setting] [ [ ] ]: Takes one picture each time you press the shutter button. ]: Takes all the pictures set to be taken when you press the shutter button once.
Recording Correcting jitter The camera can activate either the In-Lens Image Stabilizer or In-Body Image Stabilizer, or it can activate both of them and reduce jitter even more effectively. (Dual I.S.) For motion picture recording, you can use the 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer, which makes use of the In-Lens Image Stabilizer, In-Body Image Stabilizer, and Electronic Image Stabilizer. • The image stabilizers to be activated differ depending on your lens.
Recording [Operation Mode] (Normal) Camera shake is corrected for up/down, left/right, and rotational movements. (Panning) Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements. This setting is ideal for panning. ]) [Stabilizer] does not work. ([ • When using a lens with an [O.I.S.] switch, set the switch to [OFF].
Recording Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture Recording mode: You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard, as well as motion pictures or 4K motion pictures recorded in MP4. 1 Press the motion picture button to start recording Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time Recording (flashes red) • Recording of motion picture appropriate for each motion picture mode is possible. • Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.
Recording ■ Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate → [Motion Picture] → [Rec Format] [AVCHD] This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. [MP4] This data format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a computer and other such devices.
Recording ● [AVCHD] motion pictures: Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording when the file size exceeds 4 GB. ● MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD] or [HD]: You can continue recording without interruption even if the continuous recording time exceeds 30 minutes or the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.
Recording 1 Set mode dial to [ 2 Set the menu → ] [Creative Video] → [4K Live Cropping] Settings: [40SEC] / [20SEC] / [OFF] 3 Set the crop start frame and press Start [MENU/SET] to set • Set the crop end frame as well. • When making settings for the first time, a crop start frame of size 1920×1080 is displayed. • Move the frame by touching it or using the cursor button. You can adjust the frame size by pinching out/pinching in or rotating the rear dial.
Playback Viewing your pictures 1 Press [ ] (Playback) button 2 Press to select a picture to be displayed • When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another. ■ Ending Playback Press [ ] (Playback) button again or press the shutter button halfway. ● The playback screen appears if the camera is turned on while pressing [ ] (Playback) button. Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and MP4 formats. ]).
Playback Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. ■ [Delete Single] Press [ Use ] button to delete displayed picture to select [Delete Single] and press [MENU/SET] ■ To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures A picture group is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group are deleted.
Menu Menu list ● You can display an explanation on the menu by pressing the [DISP.] button while you select a menu item or setting. (→31) Menus to be displayed in each recording mode [Intelligent Auto] [Intelligent Auto Mode] [iHandheld Night Shot] [iHDR] [Creative Video] [Exposure Mode] [4K Live Cropping] [Custom Mode] You can select your preferred custom setting from [Set1], [Set2], and [Set3].
Menu [Rec] [Aspect Ratio] [Flash] [Burst Rate] [Picture Size] [Red-Eye Removal] [4K PHOTO] [Quality] [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)] [Self Timer] [AFS/AFF] [Photo Style] [Filter Settings] [Color Space] [Min. Shtr Speed] [Long Shtr NR] [Shading Comp.] [Time Lapse Shot] [Stop Motion Animation] [Silent Mode] [Shutter Type] [Metering Mode] [Diffraction Compensation] [Highlight Shadow] [Stabilizer] [Bracket] [i.Dynamic] [Ex. Tele Conv.] [HDR] [i.
Menu [Custom] [Exposure] [ISO Increments] [Extended ISO] [Exposure Comp. Reset] [AF/AE Lock] [Pinpoint AF Setting] [AF/AE Lock Hold] [AF Assist Lamp] [Loop Movement Focus Frame] [Shutter AF] [Direct Focus Area] [Half Press Release] [Focus/Release Priority] [Quick AF] [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor] [Focus / Release Shutter] [Eye Sensor AF] [AF Area Display] [AF+MF] [MF Assist] [MF Assist Display] [Operation] [Fn Button Set] [Operation Lock Setting] [Q.MENU] [Video Button] [Dial Set.
Menu [Setup] [Online Manual] [Economy] [Folder / File Settings] [Cust.Set Mem.] [Monitor Display Speed] [No.Reset] [Clock Set] [Monitor Display]/ [Viewfinder] [Reset] [World Time] [Travel Date] [Wi-Fi] [Bluetooth] [Wireless Connection Lamp] [Beep] [Monitor Luminance] [Eye Sensor] [USB Mode] [TV Connection] [Language] [Version Disp.] [Reset Network Settings] [Pixel Refresh] [Sensor Cleaning] [Level Gauge Adjust.
Menu [Aspect Ratio] Recording mode: This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. → [Rec] → [Aspect Ratio] [4:3] Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV [3:2] Aspect ratio of standard film cameras [16:9] Aspect ratio of high-definition TV, etc. [1:1] Aspect ratio of a square image [Picture Size] Recording mode: The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
Menu [Quality] Recording mode: Set the compression rate used for storing pictures. → [ ] [ ] JPEG [ Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG file format. Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard picture quality. ] ] [ [ [Rec] → [Quality] ] RAW + JPEG Saves pictures in both RAW and JPEG file format ([ simultaneously. RAW Saves pictures in RAW file format. ] or [ ]) ● A RAW still picture is always recorded at [4:3] (5184×3888).
Menu [Standard] Standard setting. Setting with slightly high contrast and saturation. [Vivid] [Natural] [Monochrome] [L.Monochrome] [L.Monochrome D] [Scenery] [Portrait] [Custom] Setting with slightly low contrast. Setting that creates a picture using monochrome shades of gray only, such as black and white. Setting that creates a monochrome picture using rich shades of gray with deep solid black tones. Setting that creates a dynamic monochrome picture with emphasized highlights and shadows.
Menu [Live View Boost] The screen is displayed bright so that you can check the composition in low-light environment such as at night. → [Custom] → [Monitor / Display] → [Live View Boost] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] / [SET] ● [Live View Boost] is disabled when using [Constant Preview]. [RAW Processing] You can use the camera to develop still pictures that were recorded in RAW format. The created still pictures are saved in JPEG format.
Menu ■ Setting each item When you select an item, the setting screen appears. Touch operation Operation Drag / Description Used to make adjustments Set [WB K Set] Used to display the color temperature setting screen (Only when [White Balance] is set to ]) [ [Adjust.] Used to display the White Balance fine adjustment screen (Only when [White Balance] is set) [DISP.] [DISP.
Menu [Sequence Composition] Select multiple frames from a 4K burst file to create a sequence composition of a moving subject into one picture. • We recommend using a tripod to take pictures for Sequence Composition. → [Playback] → [Sequence Composition] to select the 4K burst files and press [MENU/SET] 1 Use 2 Select frames to combine Select the frames so that the moving subject will not overlap on the preceding or subsequent frames.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth What you can do with the Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone • Operating the shutter button of the camera using a smartphone (remote recording) (→74) • Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites (→75) • Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your preference on a smartphone Expanding the scope of applications by connecting the camera to a smartphone compatible with Bluetooth
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ■ Lighting of the WIRELESS connection lamp (Blue) Lit: When the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function is ON or connected Blinking: When sending picture data • In [Wireless Connection Lamp] in the [Setup] menu, you can set the lamp so that it will not light/flash. ■ [Wi-Fi] button In this Owner’s manual, a function button to which [Wi-Fi] is assigned is referred to as the [Wi-Fi] button. (At the time of purchase, [Wi-Fi] is assigned to [Fn4].
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Installing the smartphone app “Panasonic Image App” • Supported OS Android™: Android 4.2 or later (Android 5.0 or higher is required to use the Bluetooth function) iOS: iOS 9.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy You can connect the camera to a smartphone via a Bluetooth connection. • Supported smartphones Android: Android 5.0 or higher equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 or higher (excluding those that do not support Bluetooth low energy) iOS: iOS 9.0 or higher (excluding the iPad 2) First-time connection You need to set up pairing (connection) for the first time only.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth If you are using an Android device, follow the steps up to here to complete the setup. Proceed to the steps below only if you are using an iOS device. • If [Wi-Fi Password] (→72) is set to [OFF] on the camera, select [Wi-Fi Setup]. (At the time of purchase, [Wi-Fi Password] is set to [OFF]) • If [Wi-Fi Password] is set to [ON] on the camera, you need to install the profile. Install the profile • If the smartphone is locked with a passcode, enter the passcode to unlock the smartphone.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone that does not support for Bluetooth Low Energy You can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on this unit without entering a password on your smartphone. (On the camera) → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Remote Shooting & View] • The information required for directly connecting your smartphone to this unit (SSID ( )) is displayed.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Closing the Wi-Fi connection 1 Set the camera to Recording Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to return to recording mode.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ■ Turning off the camera with the smartphone Select [ Select [ ] OFF] ● When [Remote Wakeup] is set to [ON], the Bluetooth function continues to operate even after the camera is turned off, thus causing the battery to drain.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites Wireless connectivity required: Wi-Fi 1 Connect to a smartphone (→69) 2 Operate the smartphone If the camera is already connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, select ] → [Remote operation]. [ (iOS devices) When you need to change the connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen, follow the on-screen message to change the setting.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 4 Check the send settings on the camera, and select [Set] • To change the send setting, press [DISP.] button. • The camera will enter a mode where it can automatically transfer images ] will be displayed on the recording screen. (If [Auto Transfer] and [ is not displayed on the recording screen, images cannot be transferred automatically. Check the status of the Wi-Fi connections to the smartphone.
Others Downloading software Download and install software to edit and play back images with a PC. ● To download the software, your PC must be connected to the Internet. ● It may take time to download the software in some communication environments. PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0 AE (Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 7) You can capture still pictures or motion pictures to your PC, or organize captured pictures by categorizing by recording date, model name of the digital camera used to record, etc.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ (monitor style) in the monitor.
Others AFS [Quality] (→62) Focus Mode (→35) Focus Bracket (→48) AFL [AF Mode] (→35) [Pull Focus] ([Snap Movie]) [Face Recog.] AF Lock Burst (→46) Name2 Travel elapsed days3 Age in years/months2 Location3 Current date/time3 Travel destination setting3: Exposure meter Focal distance display Step zoom [4K PHOTO] (→39) [Post Focus] (→43) [Self Timer] (→46) Battery indicator [Stabilizer] (→49) Jitter alert [4K Pre-Burst]/ [Pre-Burst Recording] (→40) Focus (Lights green.
Others Coloring (→34) AWBc 98 r20 RXXmXXs [Dial Guide] White Balance White Balance Bracket White Balance Fine Adjustment Coloring Number of recordable pictures Maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously Available recording time1 Touch tab Touch zoom Touch Shutter (→30) Touch AF (→30) [Touch AE] (→30) [Peaking] Defocus control function (→34) Brightness (exposure) (→34) Type of defocus ([Miniature Effect]) [One Point Color] [Sunshine] Picture effect (Filter) adjustment display Picture effe
Others ■ On-monitor recording information F3.5 1/60 Single (→46) Burst (→46) [4K PHOTO] (→39) [Self Timer] (→46) AFS Focus Mode (→35) AF Mode (→35) [Quality] (→62) [Aspect Ratio] (→61)/ [Picture Size] (→61) Recording mode (→29) F3.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting • Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. • Further information is provided in the “Owner’s manual for advanced features (PDF format)”. Check it together with the information in this section. When I shake the camera, I hear a rattling sound. • The sound is caused by the In-Body Image Stabilizer. This is not a malfunction. The charging lamp blinks. • Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature.
Others Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting fixture. • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction. • If you are taking still pictures using the electronic shutter, the striping may be reduced by setting a slower shutter speed.
Others No flash emitted. • The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases. – The flash is closed. – Flash set to [ ] (Forced Flash Off). • Set [Shutter Type] to [AUTO] or [MSHTR]. (→58) • Set [Silent Mode] to [OFF]. (→58) The monitor/viewfinder is turned off although the camera is turned on. • When a hand or an object is close to the eye sensor, the monitor display mode could be switched to viewfinder display mode. (→25) Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures.
Others I am having a problem connecting to my Windows 8 PC. The user name and password are not recognized. • Depending on the OS version, on Windows 8, for example, there are two types of user account (local account/Microsoft account). → Be sure to set the local account and use the user name and password for the local account. The Wi-Fi connection is not recognizing my PC. The camera cannot be connected to Mac computer/Windows PC via Wi-Fi connection.
Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DC-GX9): Information for your safety Power Source DC 8.4 V (8.4 V Power Consumption 3.1 W (When recording with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] 3.1 W (When recording with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used] 2.1 W (When playing back with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] 2.
Others ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) /L.100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/ AUTO/ 25600 (1/3 EV step change possible) Minimum Illumination Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of a second) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of a second) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used] Shutter speed Still picture: [T] (Time) (Max. approx.
Others Flash Built-in pop up flash GN 6.0 equivalent (ISO200·m) [GN 4.2 equivalent (ISO100·m)] Flash range: Approx. 0.4 m (1.3 feet) to 4.8 m (16 feet) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is mounted, WIDE, [ISO AUTO] is set] Approx. 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 3.7 m (12 feet) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is mounted, focal length is 25 mm, [ISO AUTO] is set] Flash Mode AUTO, AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced ON, Forced ON/Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync.
Others Recording file format Still picture RAW/JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.31 standard) 4K photo (burst file) MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, AAC (2 ch)) Motion picture AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD/MP4 Audio compression AVCHD: Dolby Audio™ (2 ch) format MP4: AAC (2 ch) Interface [HDMI] micro HDMI Type D [USB/CHARGE] USB 2.0 (High Speed)/USB 2.0 Micro-B Dimensions Approx. 124 mm (W) × 72.1 mm (H) × 46.8 mm (D) [4.88″ (W) × 2.83″ (H) × 1.
Others ■ Wireless transmitter Wireless LAN Compliance standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) Frequency range used 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 ch) (central frequency) Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/WPA2™ Access method Infrastructure mode Bluetooth function Compliance standard Bluetooth Ver. 4.
Others Interchangeable Lens H-FS12032 “LUMIX G VARIO 12–32 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S.” H-FS12060 “LUMIX G VARIO 12–60 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.” Focal length f=12 mm to 32 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 64 mm) f=12 mm to 60 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Maximum aperture F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) F3.5 (Wide) to F5.
Others Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Battery pack DMW-BLG10 Battery charger1 DMW-BTC12 AC adaptor2 DMW-AC10 DC coupler2 DMW-DCC11 LED Video Light VW-LED1 Flash DMW-FL200L, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L Eyecup DMW-EC5 Hand grip DMW-HGR2 Body Cap DMW-BDC1 Tripod Adaptor3 DMW-TA1 Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R Shoulder Strap DMW-SSTG9 1 Supplied with an AC adaptor and a USB connection cable (for charger).
Others Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) More detailed operating instructions are available in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DC-GX9&dest=P • Click the desired language. ■ Confirming URLs and QR codes with the camera → [Setup] → [Online Manual] Settings: [URL display] / [QR Code display] • The URL or QR code will be displayed on the camera monitor.
Others Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
Others IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE. Limited Warranty Limits and Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
Others PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. for all your Panasonic gear Go to http://shop.panasonic.
Others Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc.
Others LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc.
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