Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DC-GX9 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Message displays →322 Q&A Troubleshooting →324 Finding the information you need →2 Contents →5 Contents by Function →11 Names and Functions of Main Parts →16 Menu list →188 Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S.
Finding the information you need In this “Owner’s Manual for advanced features”, you can find the information you need from the following pages. By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the information.
How to use this manual Recording mode icons 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. ••Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page. ••Description in this Owner’s Manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032). Click this icon to jump to “Finding the information you need”.
How to use this manual ■■About the symbols in the text Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button. Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button. Tips for skillful use and points for recording. (→00) Indicates the reference page. Click to go to the corresponding page.
Contents ■■Finding the information you need...... 2 ■■How to use this manual....................... 3 ■■Contents by Function........................ 11 Before Use ■■Before use.......................................... 13 ■■Standard Accessories....................... 15 ■■Names and Functions ■■About the Lens................................... 20 of Main Parts...................................... 16 Preparations ■■Attaching the Shoulder Strap........... 21 ■■Charging battery...........................
Contents Recording mode ■■Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)...................... 64 [Intelligent Auto] menu................................66 Setting coloring...........................................67 Setting brightness (exposure)/ blurriness of the background (Defocus control function)...........................68 ■■Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Program AE Mode)...........................
Contents Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings ■■Taking pictures with Auto Focus...... 95 Set the Focus Mode (AFS, AFF, AFC)........96 Switching [AF Mode]...................................97 Changing the position and size of the AF area...........................................103 Setting the AF area position with the touch pad....................................106 Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position...............................
Contents Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash ■■Correcting jitter................................ 151 Setting the focal length of a lens..............153 ■■Using Zoom...................................... 155 Optical Zoom............................................155 Raising the telescopic effect.....................156 Changing the settings for a power zoom lens......................................159 Using the zoom by performing touch operations (Touch zoom)..........................
Contents Using Menu Functions ■■Menu list........................................... 188 [Rec].........................................................189 [Motion Picture].........................................205 [Custom]...................................................207 [Setup]......................................................223 [My Menu].................................................234 [Playback].................................................
Contents Connecting with other devices ■■Enjoying 4K motion pictures.......... 298 Viewing 4K motion pictures......................298 Storing 4K motion pictures.......................299 ■■Viewing on TV screen...................... 300 Recording while monitoring camera images.........................................302 VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™).....303 ■■Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder............................................ 309 ■■Printing..............
Contents by Function Recording Recording Recording mode............................................47 [Preview]........................................................74 Panorama Shot Mode....................................76 Bracket recording........................................141 [Time Lapse Shot]........................................145 [Stop Motion Animation]...............................148 [Silent Mode]................................................201 [Multi Exp.]...........................
Contents by Function Setup/Custom Basic settings [Format].........................................................34 [Clock Set].....................................................40 Diopter adjustment........................................45 Quick Menu...................................................58 [Beep]..........................................................225 [Economy]....................................................226 [Reset] (initialization)...................................
Before Use 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.
Before Use Before use ■■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ●●The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”. ●●Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. ●●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. ●●Cards are optional. ●●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts ■■Camera body 1 2 3 11 8 4 5 7 12 13 14 9 10 6 15 3 21 20 19 18 17 16 1 Shutter button (→46) 13 Eye sensor (→45) 2 Front dial (→47) 14 Diopter adjustment dial (→45) 3 Shoulder strap eyelet (→21) 15 Stereo microphone (→42, 206) 4 Exposure compensation dial (→112) 5 Mode dial (→47) 6 Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→40) 7 Motion picture button (→46, 171) 8 Flash (→42, 161) 9 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→313) Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of c
Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 22 26 23 24 25 27 33 34 28 29 30 31 32 35 36 42 41 22 [LVF] button (→45) / [Fn3] button (→60) 23 Focus mode lever (→96, 108) 24 [ ] (Flash open) button (→161) 25 [AF/AE LOCK] button (→111) 26 Charging lamp (→25) / WIRELESS connection lamp (→253) 27 [ ] ([Post Focus]) button (→132) / [Fn1] button (→60) 28 [ ] (Delete) button (→187) / [Q.
Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts ■■Lens H-FS12032 H-FS35100 3 1 4 3 2 1 H-FS12060 7 4 5 2 3 1 H-H020A 5 2 5 4 3 1 5 2 6 1 Lens surface 5 Focus ring (→108) 2 Zoom ring (→155) 6 [O.I.S.
Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts ••The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual focus by operating the camera. (→108) ••The interchangeable lens (H-H020A) utilizes a lens drive system to realize a compact and bright F1.7 lens. As a result, sound and vibration may occur during focus operation, but this is not a malfunction. ••Operating sounds will be recorded when auto focus is performed during motion picture recording.
Before Use 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 Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
Preparations Charging battery Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera. ••Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) ••Charge the battery while it is in the camera. Camera status Turn off Turn on Charge Yes No About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets.
Preparations Charging battery Inserting the battery To charge the battery, insert it into the camera. 1 Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Release lever [OPEN] [LOCK] 2 Insert the battery all the way ••Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever. 3 Close the card/battery door and then slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation ( ).
Preparations Charging battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Insert the battery into the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off. The battery can be charged from an outlet or through a PC. USB connection cable (supplied) AC adaptor (supplied) To the electrical outlet Computer Getting ready: Turn on the computer.
Preparations Charging battery ■■Connect the USB connection cable (supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket [USB/CHARGE] socket •• This terminal is located at the bottom when the camera is in an upright position. •• Always check the direction of the socket, and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the socket could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
Preparations Charging battery Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 190 min. ••The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
Preparations Charging battery Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time Numbers of recordable still pictures are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used. ■■Recording still pictures (When using monitor) When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures Recording time Approx. 130 min.
Preparations Charging battery ■■Recording still pictures (When using viewfinder (LVF)) The values in parentheses apply when [Time] in [Power Save LVF Shooting] is set to [1SEC] and [Power Save LVF Shooting] is activated. (Using Panasonic measurement conditions based on CIPA standards) When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 pictures (Approx. 900 pictures) Recording time Approx. 120 min.
Preparations Charging battery ■■Recording motion pictures (When using monitor) [AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/60i]) When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used Available recording time Approx. 90 min. Approx. 45 min. Actual available recording time* When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used Available recording time Approx. 90 min. Approx. 45 min. Actual available recording time* When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used Available recording time Approx.
Preparations Charging battery [MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/100M/30p]) When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used Available recording time Approx. 70 min. Approx. 35 min. Actual available recording time* When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used Available recording time Approx. 80 min. Approx. 40 min. Actual available recording time* When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used Available recording time Approx. 70 min. Approx. 35 min.
Preparations Charging battery ●●The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced. •• In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. •• When the flash is used repeatedly. ●●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please purchase a new battery.
Preparations Inserting and removing the 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] Release lever 2 Insert the card all the way Do not touch the terminal ••Check the orientation of a card. ••Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks. 3 Close the card/battery door and slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position ■■To remove card Press the center of the card.
Preparations 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-Ι 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 About the Card Formatting the card (initialization) Format the card before recording a picture with this unit. Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance. → [Setup] → [Format] ●●This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). ●●Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting. ●●Always format cards with this camera.
Preparations About the Card Recording time capacity (motion pictures) ••The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded. ([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.
Preparations Attaching/Removing the Lens ••Check that the camera is turned off. ••When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100), retract the lens barrel. ••Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to (→334) when dirt or dust gets on the lens. ■■Attaching the lens ••When a lens rear cap is attached to the lens, detach it. ••When a body cap is attached to the camera, detach it.
Preparations Attaching/Removing the Lens ■■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. ••When the lens is removed from the camera, dust and other particles may accumulate on or enter the camera or lens. Be sure to attach the body cap and the lens rear cap.
Preparations Attaching/Removing the Lens Attaching the Lens Hood When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. ••The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-H020A) does not have a lens hood.
Preparations Attaching/Removing the Lens Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100/H-FS12060) Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it Align the mark ( ) ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A/H-FS14140) Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it Align the mark ( ) ( ) on the lens hood wi
Preparations Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Set the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to [ON] 2 3 Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed 4 5 Press [MENU/SET] ••If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] ••The [Please set the clock] message appears.
Preparations Setting the clock 7 8 9 When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET] City or area name Current time Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) ••When an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/ H-FS35100) is used and the lens barrel is retracted, recording is not possible (a message will be displayed). Rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens.
Basics Holding the camera Hold the camera gently with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart. ••Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone, or speaker with your fingers or other objects. ••Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed. ••Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object in the vicinity while taking pictures.
Basics Holding the camera Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100) is attached] ■■How to Extend the Lens Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow from position ( ) (the lens is retracted) to position ( ) [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032), 35 mm to 100 mm (H-FS35100)] to extend the lens. ••When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be recorded.
Basics Adjusting the angle of the monitor and viewfinder The monitor and viewfinder can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor and viewfinder. ■■Adjusting the angle of the monitor ■■Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder Free angle shooting Taking pictures at high angle Taking pictures at low angle ●●Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor or viewfinder.
Basics Buttons/Dials Used for Recording [LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder) 1 Press [LVF] button Eye Sensor [LVF] button You can switch between monitor display and Viewfinder display. 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.
Basics Buttons/Dials Used for Recording Shutter button (Taking pictures) 1 Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly) to focus on the subject Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) Aperture value Shutter speed •• The aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (If the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red and flashing, you do not have the appropriate exposure, unless you are using the flash.
Basics Buttons/Dials Used for Recording Mode dial (Select the recording mode) 1 Set to the desired recording mode •• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.
Basics Buttons/Dials Used for Recording Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in [ [ ] modes. Mode dial Front dial ]/[ ]/[ ]/ Rear Dial Program Shift Program Shift* Aperture value Aperture value* Shutter speed Shutter speed* Aperture value Shutter speed* * Pressing the rear dial enables you to set the exposure compensation when [Exposure Dial] is set to [OFF] in [Dial Set.] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu.
Basics Buttons/Dials Used for Recording ■■Setting the operation methods of the front dial and rear dial → [Custom] → [Operation] → [Dial Set.] [Assign Dial (F/SS)] Assigns the operations of the dials in Manual Exposure Mode. F SS]: [ Assigns the aperture value to the front dial, and the shutter speed to the rear dial. SS F]: [ Assigns the shutter speed to the front dial, and the aperture value to the rear dial.
Basics Buttons/Dials Used for Recording Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button (Selecting/setting items) Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. [DISP.] button (Switching the display information) 1 Press [DISP.] button to switch the display During recording You can switch the viewfinder/monitor display method. → [Custom] → [Monitor / Display] → [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set] → [LVF Disp.
Basics Buttons/Dials Used for Recording ■■[ ] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display) With information 60p Without information With information + level gauge Without information + level gauge 60p Turned off Monitor recording information screen* * This screen is displayed only when [Monitor Info. Disp.] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu is set to [ON]. Settings can be adjusted directly by touching each of the items displayed on the screen.
Basics Buttons/Dials Used for Recording ■■Using the level gauge The yellow line indicates the current angle. Correct the angle of the camera so that it matches the white line. Tilting up or down Tilting left or right •• In this case, it is facing upward. •• In this case, the right side has dropped. ••When the camera is tilted very little or not at all, the level gauge will turn green. ●●Even when angle is corrected, there may be an error of about ±1 degree.
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. ●●Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger. ●●If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet.
Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) Focusing on the subject at the touched position (Touch AF, Touch Shutter) Recording mode: 1 Touch [ 2 Touch an icon ] •• The icon switches every time you touch it. Focuses on the position you touch.* [ ] (Touch AF) [ ] (Touch shutter) Focuses on the touched position before recording takes place.* ] (OFF) Touch AF and Touch Shutter are disabled.
Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) Matching the brightness to the touched position ([Touch AE]) Recording mode: When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face. 1 Touch [ ] 2 Touch [ 3 Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness for ] •• The setting screen for the brightness optimization position is displayed. ], which is used exclusively for the •• [Metering Mode] is set to [ [Touch AE].
Basics Setting the menu Menu settings can be made either by button or touch operation. 1 Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu 2 Switch the menu type Menu type Press Press to select a tab such as [ ] •• You can also select the tab by rotating the front dial. Press [MENU/SET] With touch screen operations Touch a tab, such as [ ] [Rec] (→189) You can perform settings for the aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K Photo, etc.
Basics Setting the menu 3 Press to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET] Item Page With touch screen operations Touch the menu item •• You can switch pages by touching display. 4 on the right side of the Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] Selected setting Settings ••The setting methods vary depending on the menu item. With touch screen operations Touch the setting to set 5 Press [Q.
Basics Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) You can easily call some of the menu items and set them during recording. 1 Press [Q.MENU/ ] button 2 Rotate the front dial to select the menu item 3 Rotate the rear dial to select the setting 4 Press [Q.MENU/ ] button to close the Quick menu 60p 60p Using the Quick menu on the monitor recording information ] (monitor style) screen (→51) of [ Select the item by pressing the [Q.
Basics Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu. → [Custom] → [Operation] → [Q.MENU] → [CUSTOM] 1 After pressing the [Q.MENU/ ] button, press select [ ], and press [MENU/SET] 2 Press to select the menu item in the top row and press [MENU/SET] to Top row: Items that can be set Bottom row: Set items 3 4 59 •• Items that are displayed in light gray in the top row have already been set.
Basics Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons ([Fn1] - [Fn3]) or icons displayed on the screen ([Fn4] - [Fn8]).
Basics Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) Using the function buttons during recording Press the function button to use the assigned function. ■■Using function buttons with touch operations Touch [ ] Touch [Fn4], [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7] or [Fn8] ■■Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode] •• [4K Photo Mode] •• [Post Focus]: [Fn1]*1 •• [Wi-Fi]: [Fn4]*1 •• [Q.MENU]: [Fn2]*1 •• [Video Record] •• [LVF/Monitor Switch]: [Fn3]*1 •• [LVF/Monitor Disp.
Basics Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) ●●When [Video Record] is assigned to the function button, you can start and stop recording motion pictures in the same way as pressing the motion picture button. ●●When [Focus Area Set] is assigned to the function button, you can display the AF area or the MF Assist position setting screen.
Basics Entering Text Follow the steps below when the text entry screen is displayed. 1 2 Use to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed ••[ ]: Enter a blank. ■■To change the character type ••Press [DISP.] button ••Use to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET] ■■To continue entering characters ••Use to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET] ••Rotate the rear dial to the right. ■■To edit text Use to select [ ] [ ] and press [MENU/SET].
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording 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 [ 2 Point the camera at the subject ] ••At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition [AF Mode] is automatically set to [ ]. If you touch the subject, the camera switches to [ ] and the AF tracking function starts operating. ••You can also switch to [ ] by pressing the cursor button . Align the AF tracking area with the subject and press the shutter button halfway to operate the AF tracking function. ••When [Face Recog.
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) ••When the camera identifies [ ] as the optimal scene and if the camera determines that jitter is reduced by the use of a tripod or by other means, a shutter speed that is slower than usual is selected. After pressing the shutter button, do not move the camera while recording. ••When recording 4K photos or when recording using [Post Focus], Scene Detection works the same way as when recording motion pictures.
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) Recording mode: When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] is activated when required. When activated, [ ] will be displayed on the screen.
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Setting brightness (exposure)/blurriness of the background (Defocus control function) Recording mode: When [Exposure Dial] (→49) is set to [ON] 1 Rotate the Exposure Compensation dial to set the brightness •• You can set the exposure compensation value in the range between –3 EV and +3 EV. •• You can set the blurriness of the background with touch screen operations (below).
Recording mode Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Program AE Mode) Recording mode: Take pictures using automatic aperture values and shutter speed settings in accordance with the brightness of a subject.
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Recording mode: ••The effect of the aperture value and shutter speed you have set is not applied to the recording screen. To check the effect on the recording screen, use Preview Mode. (→74) ••The brightness of the screen may vary from the actual pictures recorded. Check the brightness of pictures using the playback screen. ••When you adjust the aperture value and shutter speed, an exposure meter is displayed.
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode) When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimizes the aperture value for the brightness of the subject.
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Manual Exposure Mode) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1 2 Set mode dial to [ ] Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed, and rotate the front dial to set the aperture value Aperture value Shutter speed Manual Exposure Assist Exposure meter 8 15 30 60 125 4.0 5.6 8.
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed About [T] (Time) (Approximately up to 30 minutes) If you set the shutter speed to [T], the shutter stays open when the shutter button is pressed fully. The shutter closes if you press the shutter button again. Use this function when you want to keep the shutter open for an extended period, for example, to record pictures of fireworks or night scenes.
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed (Preview Mode) Recording mode: ••Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: This enables you to check the depth of field (focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture blades to the aperture value used for the actual recording.
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed ●●You can take a picture even when Preview Mode is activated. ●●The range in which you can check the effect of a selected shutter speed is between 8 seconds and 1/16000 seconds. ●●This mode cannot be used with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of 4K Photo.
Recording mode Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) Recording mode: Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama.
Recording mode Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) ■■Changing the recording direction and angle of view (image size) of panorama pictures → [Panorama Shot] → [Direction] / [Picture Size] [Direction] Sets the recording direction. [Picture Size] Sets the angle of view (image size). [STANDARD] / [WIDE] ••The number of recording pixels per horizontal line and vertical line of a panorama picture varies depending on the picture size, recording direction and number of stitched pictures.
Recording mode Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) ■■About panorama picture playback Pressing will start scrolling playback automatically in the same direction as the recording. ••The following operations can be performed during scrolling playback. Start panorama playback / Pause* Stop * When the playback is paused, you can scroll forwards and backwards by dragging the screen. When the scroll bar is touched, the playback position jumps to the touched position.
Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) Recording mode: If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene. 1 2 Set mode dial to [ 3 Press [MENU/SET] Press ] to select the scene ••The scene can also be selected by dragging an example image or the slide bar.
Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) Types of Scene Guide Mode Displaying the description of each scene and recording tips Press [DISP.] button while the scene selection screen is displayed •• When it is set to the guide display, detailed explanations and tips for each scene are displayed. Normal display Guide display List display 1: [Clear Portrait] 2: [Silky Skin] ●●If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.
Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) 8: [Bright Blue Sky] 9: [Romantic Sunset Glow] 10: [Vivid Sunset Glow] 11: [Glistening Water] ●●Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the objects other than water surface.
Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) 20: [Appetizing Food] ●●For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using the flash. 21: [Cute Dessert] ●●For close-up recording, we recommend that you avoid using the flash. 22: [Freeze Animal Motion] ●●Default [AF Assist Lamp] setting is [OFF].
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording mode: You can select the effects to be applied from sample pictures and preview these effects on the screen. 1 2 Set mode dial to [ Press (filters) ] to select the picture effect 1/8 Preview display ••You can also select the picture effects (filters) by touching the example images.
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Displaying the description of each picture effect (Filter) Press [DISP.] button while the picture effect selection screen is displayed •• When it is set to the guide display, explanations for each picture effect are displayed.
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Picture effect [Expressive] [Retro] [Old Days] [High Key] [Low Key] [Sepia] [Monochrome] [Dynamic Monochrome] [Rough Monochrome] [Silky Monochrome] [Impressive Art] [High Dynamic] [Cross Process] Items that can be set Vividness Subdued coloring Gaudy coloring Coloring Yellowish coloring Reddish coloring Contrast Low contrast High contrast Coloring Pinkish coloring Light-bluish coloring Coloring Reddish coloring Bluish co
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Picture effect [Soft Focus] [Fantasy] [Star Filter] [One Point Color] Items that can be set Degree of defocusing Slight defocusing Strong defocusing Vividness Subdued coloring Gaudy coloring Length of the rays of light Rays of light is short Rays of light is long Number of the rays of light Smaller Larger Angle of the rays of light Rotate to the left Rotate to the right Amount of color retained Leaves a small amount of
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) ●●No audio is recorded for motion pictures. ●●When a motion picture is recorded, the finished recording will be approximately 1/10th of the actual recorded time period. (If you record a motion picture for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording time will be approximately 1 minute.) The recordable time displayed on the camera is approx. 10 times of the actual recording time.
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Setting brightness (exposure)/blurriness of the background (Defocus control function) When [Exposure Dial] (→49) is set to [ON] 1 Rotate the Exposure Compensation dial to set the brightness •• You can set the exposure compensation value in the range between –3 EV and +3 EV. •• You can set the blurriness of the background with touch screen operations (below).
Recording mode Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/ shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode) Recording mode: The operation for changing the aperture value, shutter speed or ISO sensitivity is the same as the operation for setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] (except Program Shift Mode).
Recording mode Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode) ●●The ISO sensitivity can be set within the following range. •• [AUTO], [200] to [6400] ([L.
Recording mode Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode) Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed position ([4K Live Cropping]) By cropping your motion picture down from the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition, you can record a motion picture that pans and zooms in/out while leaving the camera in a fixed position. Pan Zoom in ••Hold the camera firmly in place while recording.
Recording mode Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sensitivity (Creative Video Mode) 4 Repeat step 3, and then set the crop end frame Crop end frame •• The setting of [AF Mode] switches to [ (The Eye Detection cannot be used.) End ] (Face Detection). Size Reset 5 Set Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to start recording Elapsed recording time Set operating time •• Immediately release the motion picture button (or shutter button) after pressing it.
Recording mode Registering your own settings and recording (Custom Mode) Recording mode: Registering your own settings ([Cust.Set Mem.]) Up to 3 sets of current camera settings can be registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. ([ ], [ ], [ ]) ••Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Preparations •• Set in advance the recording mode and menu settings so that the camera can be in the state with the settings to be saved. → [Setup] → [Cust.Set Mem.
Recording mode Registering your own settings and recording (Custom Mode) Recording using registered custom set 1 Set mode dial to [ ] •• The custom set you used last time will be called up. ■■To change a custom set Set mode dial to [ ] Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu Press to select the custom set you want to use, and press [MENU/SET] •• The settings are switched to those settings you selected for the custom set.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus 1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC] ••The Focus Mode will be set. (→96) 2 3 Press [ ] button ( ) Press to select AF Mode and then press [MENU/SET] ••Switching [AF Mode] (→97) 4 Press the shutter button halfway Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) AF area (When focus is aligned: green) ••Two “beep” sounds are heard and Auto Focus is activated.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Set the Focus Mode (AFS, AFF, AFC) Recording mode: The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set. 1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC] Settings [AFS/ AFF] The movement of the subject and the scene (recommended) Description Subject is still [AFS] (Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus ●●[AFF] or [AFC] operates as [AFS] in the following cases: •• Creative Video Mode ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]) of the 4K Photo function. •• When recording with [ •• When the lighting is low. ●●It is fixed to [AFS] when Panorama Shot Mode is set. ●●When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set. ●●[AFF] is not available when recording 4K photos. Continuous AF works during recording.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Taking front-on pictures of people (Face/Eye Detection) The camera automatically detects the faces and eyes of subjects. The camera adjusts the focus on the eye that is closer to the camera and the exposure using the face (when [Metering Mode] is set to [ ] (Multi Metering)). ••The camera can detect up to 15 faces. The camera can detect only the eye of face to be focused on.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (tracking) With cursor button operations Align the AF Tracking area with the subject and press the shutter button halfway AF Tracking area When the subject is recognized, the AF tracking area turns green. When you release the shutter button, the AF tracking area turns yellow and the subject is automatically kept in focus. •• To release AF Tracking → Press [MENU/SET].
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Subject not centered in picture (49-area-focusing) Focuses on the subject in the wide range area (up to 49-areafocusing) on the recording screen. Setting the shape of an AF area , etc. (Custom Multi) You can set the preferred shape of an AF area by selecting 49 points in the AF area, based on the subject.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus 5 Select the AF area Selected AF area When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ] Change the shape of an AF area Operation Touch operation Description Touch Moves position Pinch out / Pinch in [DISP.] Changes the size (3 stages) Resets the AF area back to the center. •• If you press the button again, the frame size will be reset to the initial setting.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Determined position for focus (Pinpoint-focusing) (1-area-focusing) / (1-area-focusing) Focuses on AF area in center of picture.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Changing the position and size of the AF area Recording mode: When [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the position and size of the AF area. With [ ], you can set the lock-on position. ••Perform these operations with the touch shutter function released. ••You can also display the AF area setting screen by touching the recording screen.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■■When selecting [ ] You can set the focus position by selecting an AF area group. The AF area, which is configured with 49 points, is divided into groups consisting of 9 points each (6 points or 4 points for the groups located at the edges of the screen). Examples of group Press [ ] button ( ) Select [ ] and press •• The AF area setting screen appears.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■■When selecting [ ] You can enlarge the screen to perform more precise settings of the focus position. ••You cannot set the focus position at the edges of the screen. Press [ ] button ( ) Select [ ] and press Use to set the focus position and press [MENU/SET] •• The enlarged assist screen will appear for setting the focus position. Move [+] to the focus position Operation Touch operation Touch Description Moves [+].
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Setting the AF area position with the touch pad Recording mode: You can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor. → [Custom] → [Operation] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch Pad AF] [EXACT] Moves the AF area of the viewfinder by touching a desired position on the touch pad. [OFFSET] Moves the AF area of the viewfinder according to the distance you drag the touch pad.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Auto Focus Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position Recording mode: → [Custom] → → [AF+AE] 1 [Operation] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch AF] Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness for •• The AF area setting screen appears. (→103) •• The brightness optimization position is displayed on the center of the AF area. The position follows the movement of the AF area.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings 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 2 3 Set the focus mode lever to [MF] Press [ ] button ( ) Press to adjust the focus position, and press [MENU/SET] ••The screen changes to the assist screen and an enlarged display appears. (MF Assist) You can move the enlarged part by dragging the screen.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Manual Focus When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS12060/H-FS1442A/ H-FS35100/H-H020A/H-FS14140) with a focus ring Rotate to Rotate to side: Focuses on nearby subject side: Focuses on distant subject When using the interchangeable lens having a focus lever Move to side: Focuses on nearby subject side: Focuses on distant subject Move to •• The focusing speed varies depending on how far you move the focus lever.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Manual Focus 5 Press the shutter button halfway ••The recording screen will be displayed. ••The same operation can be performed by pressing [MENU/SET]. ••If you have enlarged the picture by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, the assist screen will close approximately 10 seconds after the operation. ●●MF Assist and MF Guide may not display depending on the lens used.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure (AF/AE Lock) Recording mode: You can use the AF/AE Lock function to fix the focus and exposure in advance and change the composition of the picture when recording. This function is convenient when you want to focus on the edge of the screen or when your subject is back-lit.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings 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. 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.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation ●●In Manual Exposure Mode, you can correct the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. ●●Settings can be made within a range of –3 EV to +3 EV while recording motion pictures, recording 4K photos, or recording in [Post Focus]. ●●When [Auto Exposure Comp.] of [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the flash output is also automatically adjusted based on the exposure compensation value.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Setting the ISO Sensitivity Recording mode: Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting). 1 Press [ 2 Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear dial ] button ( ) ISO sensitivity [ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting] 200 AUTO (Intelligent ISO) [L.100]*2 / from [200] to [25600] 40 ISO sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 3200*1 depending on the brightness of a subject.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Setting the ISO Sensitivity Setting guide ISO sensitivity Location (recommended) [200] [25600] Bright (outdoors) Dark Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference Low High Subject blur High Low ●●For details on the available flash range used when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], refer to (→161). ●●Cannot select [ ] in the following cases: •• Shutter-Priority AE Mode •• Manual Exposure Mode ●●When [Multi Exp.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Adjusting the White Balance Recording mode: This item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source. 1 Press [ 2 Rotate the rear or front dial to select the White Balance ] button ( ) Automatic adjustment in accordance with the light source.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Adjusting the White Balance 3 Press the rear dial to set ••You can also press the shutter button halfway to set. Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixtures, etc., the optimal White Balance will vary ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB], [AWBc], [ ●●The White Balance may not operate correctly if you take pictures using a flash and the subject is recorded outside of the effective flash range.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Adjusting the White Balance Performing White Balance fine adjustments White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colors still do not appear as anticipated.
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings Adjusting the White Balance Bracket recording using White Balance Bracket settings are performed based on the fine adjustment values for White Balance, and three pictures with different coloring are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save 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.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save 4 Recording with the 4K Photo function [4K Burst] Press the shutter button halfway Press and hold the shutter button fully for as long as you want to perform recording •• Recording will start approximately 0.5 seconds after you press the shutter button fully. Therefore, press the button fully slightly in advance. Press and hold Recording is performed Press the shutter button fully •• Recording will start.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Press the shutter button fully •• The camera adjusts the focus continuously when using Auto Focus. Except when in Manual Exposure Mode, it also adjusts the exposure continuously. •• Images may not be displayed as smoothly as when recording with the normal recording screen.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save ■■Setting Pre-Burst Recording ([4K Burst]/[4K Burst(S/S)]) The camera starts recording approximately 1 second before the shutter button is pressed fully, so you will not miss a photo opportunity. → [Rec] → [4K PHOTO] → [Pre-Burst Recording] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ] is displayed on the recording screen.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving 1 Select a picture with the [ and press ] on the playback screen, •• The same operation can be performed by touching [ ]. ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), proceed to •• In the case of recording with [ the step 3.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Position of the displayed frame Operation — Press and hold Touch operation Touch / Drag Drag Selects the frame •• To switch the slide view, select the frame at either end and touch [ ] or [ ]. Touch and hold Continuously scrolls the scene or frame-by-frame backward or forward.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save <4K burst playback screen> During pause Operation — During continuous playback Touch operation Touch / Drag Description Selects the scenes to be displayed (while paused) / Continuous playback / Pause (during continuous playback) / Continuous rewind / Pause (during continuous rewind) / Fast forward playback / Single-frame forward (while paused) / Fast rewind playback / Single-frame rewind (while pause
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save ■■Selecting and saving pictures on the TV screen ••Set [HDMI Mode (Play)] to [AUTO] or [4K/30p]. When connecting to a TV that does not support 4K motion picture, select [AUTO]. ••If you connect the camera to a TV and display 4K burst files on the TV, they will be displayed only on the 4K burst playback screen.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Auto Marking function The camera automatically sets markers on scenes in which a face or the movement of a subject is detected. (Example: At the scene when a vehicle passes by, a balloon bursts, or a person turns around) •• Up to 10 markers are displayed for each file. •• In the following cases, markers may not be set by the Auto Marking function depending on the recording conditions and the status of subjects.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save Notes on the 4K Photo function ■■To change the aspect ratio Selecting [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu allows you to change the aspect ratio for 4K photos. ■■To record the subject with reduced blur You can reduce the blur of the subject by setting a faster shutter speed.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save ■■The camera’s setup for the 4K Photo function The camera’s setup is automatically optimized for 4K photo recording. ••The following settings are fixed.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save ●●Motion picture file will be recorded and played back in separate files in the following cases. (You can continue recording without interruption.) •• When using an SDHC memory card: If the file size exceeds 4 GB •• When using an SDXC memory card: If the continuous recording time exceeds 3 hours and 4 minutes or if the file size exceeds 96 GB ●●When recording, the angle of view becomes narrower.
4K Photo and Drive Settings 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. 4K burst recording with automatic focus shift Touch the desired focus point Finished picture has the desired focus point ••To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. ••We recommend using a tripod to perform [Focus Stacking].
4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) 4 Press the shutter button fully to start recording Recording progress bar •• The focus point changes automatically while recording. When the recording progress bar disappears, recording automatically ends. •• The data will be saved as a single file in the MP4 format. •• If [Auto Review] is set, a screen will automatically appear that lets you select the focus point.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus]) 1 On the playback screen, select the image with the [ ] icon and press •• The same operation can be performed by touching [ 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.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) Select the focus range to combine and create a single picture ([Focus Stacking]) Focus Near Distant 1 Touch [ ] on screen in step 2 of “Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus])” (→134) 2 Choose a stacking method and touch it •• The same operation can be performed by pressing the [Fn1] button.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) 4 Touch [ ] to combine and save the picture •• The picture will be saved in JPEG format with recording information (Exif information) from the nearest position’s picture, including its shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity information.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Selecting a Drive Mode Recording mode: You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button. 1 Press [ 2 Press to select the drive mode and press [MENU/SET] ] button ( ) Drive Mode [Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. [Burst] (→138) The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Selecting a Drive Mode Burst function ■■Setting [Burst Rate] Select [Burst] and pressing Select the burst rate with in step 2 (→137) , and press [MENU/SET] [H] (High speed) Speed (pictures/sec.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Selecting a Drive Mode Focusing in burst mode Focusing varies depending on focus settings and the setting of [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Selecting a Drive Mode Taking pictures with self-timer ■■Setting the self-timer operation Select [Self Timer] and pressing in step 2 (→137) Select the self-timer operation with , and press [MENU/SET] The shutter is activated after 10 seconds. The shutter is activated after 10 seconds and three pictures are taken at intervals of approximately 2 seconds. The shutter is activated after 2 seconds. This is also effective for preventing jitter when pressing the shutter button.
4K Photo and Drive Settings 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) Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting the exposure.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) ●●Bracket recording is disabled in the following cases.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) Aperture Bracket Recording mode: ■■About [More Settings] (step 2 in (→141)) [3]/[5]: Takes a specified number of pictures with different aperture values within the range based on the initial aperture value. [ALL]: Takes pictures using all aperture values.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) Focus Bracket ■■About [More Settings] (step 2 in (→141)) [Step] [Image Count]* [Sequence] Sets the interval between focus positions. Sets the number of pictures to be taken. [0/–/+]: Takes pictures with different focus positions within the range based on the initial focus position. [0/+]: Takes pictures with different focus positions toward the far side based on the initial focus position.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] Recording mode: You can preset data such as recording start time and time lapse to take still pictures automatically. This setting is convenient for taking pictures at constant intervals for landscape scenes, observation of the gradual changes in animals/plants, and other applications. The pictures are recorded as a set of group pictures. ••Complete the date and time settings in advance.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] 4 Press the shutter button fully ••The recording starts automatically. ••During recording standby, the camera turns off automatically when no operation is performed for a preset interval. The [Time Lapse Shot] recording will continue even if the camera is turned off, and the camera is automatically turned on at the recording start time.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] ●●This function is not intended for application-specific systems (monitoring cameras). ●●[Time Lapse Shot] is paused in the following cases: •• When the remaining battery power runs out •• Turning the camera off If the number of pictures set has not been taken yet, you can restart the operation by turning off the camera in the pause state, replacing the battery or card, and then turning the camera on again.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] Recording mode: You can stitch still pictures to create stop motion animation. The pictures are recorded as a set of group pictures. ••Complete the date and time settings in advance. (→40) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Set the menu → [Rec] → [Stop Motion Animation] [Auto Shooting] [ON]: Takes pictures automatically at a set recording interval. [OFF]: Takes pictures manually, one frame at a time.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] 7 Touch [ 8 Select a method to create a stop motion animation 9 ] to end the recording ••You can also end the recording by selecting [Stop Motion Animation] in the [Rec] menu, and then pressing [MENU/SET]. ••When [Auto Shooting] is set to [ON], select [End] on the confirmation screen. (If you select [Pause], press the shutter button fully to resume recording.
4K Photo and Drive Settings Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] ●●[Auto Shooting] may not be performed according to the preset interval because recording could take time under some recording conditions, such as when pictures are taken using a flash. ●●When creating motion pictures at a picture quality size of [4K], recording times are limited to 29 minutes and 59 seconds. If using an SDHC memory card, you will not be able to create motion pictures with a file size greater than 4 GB.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash 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.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter Recording mode: ••When using an interchangeable lens with [O.I.S.] switch (such as H-FS14140), stabilizer function is activated if the [O.I.S.] switch of the lens is set to [ON] ([ ] is set at the time of purchase.) → [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Stabilizer] (Normal) [Operation Mode] (Panning) [OFF] Corrects vertical, horizontal and rotational jitter. Corrects vertical jitter.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter Setting the focal length of a lens → [Rec] / 1 Enter a focal length 2 Press [MENU/SET] [Motion Picture] → [Stabilizer] → [Focal Length Set] : Select the item (digit); : Setting •• A focal length ranging from 0.1 mm to 1000 mm can be set. ■■Registering a focal length Perform step 1 Press to select the focal length to be overwritten and then press [DISP.] button •• Up to 3 focal length settings can be registered.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter ●●The Image Stabilizer may produce operational sound or cause vibration during its operation, but these are not malfunctions. ●●When you use a tripod, we recommend setting [Operation Mode] to [OFF]. ●●[Stabilizer] cannot be used by selecting [ ] (Normal) in Panorama Shot Mode.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Optical Zoom Recording mode: You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes, etc. side: Enlarges distant subject side: Widens angle of view Rotate the zoom ring. Interchangeable lens with a zoom ring (H-FS12032/H-FS35100/ H-FS12060/H-FS1442A/ H-FS14140) Interchangeable lens that supports the power zoom (electrically operated zoom) Move the zoom lever. (The zoom speed varies depending on how far you move the lever.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Raising the telescopic effect [Ex. Tele Conv.] Recording mode: Extended tele conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged without deteriorating the picture quality. [Ex. Tele Conv.]*1 ([Rec]) 1.3x (when [Picture Size] is set to [ 1.4x (when [Picture Size] is set to [ 2.0x (when [Picture Size] is set to [ [Ex. Tele Conv.]*2 ([Motion Picture]) 2.7x (motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD]) 4.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom ■■Increasing the zoom magnification in steps ••This can be used only when recording pictures. → [Rec] → [Ex. Tele Conv.] → [ZOOM] Set a function button to [Zoom Control] (→60) Press the function button Press or : Tele (Enlarges distant subject) : Wide (Widens angle of view) •• The zoom operation is terminated when the function button is pressed again or a certain amount of time passes. EX1.0x EX2.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom ●●If you assign [Ex. Tele Conv.] to [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu, you can display the Extended tele conversion setting screen for both pictures and motion pictures by pressing the assigned function button. While this screen is displayed, you can change the [Picture Size] setting by pressing [DISP.] button.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Changing the settings for a power zoom lens Recording mode: Sets the screen display and operations when using an interchangeable lens that is compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom). ••This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom). → [Disp Focal Length] [Custom] → [Lens / Others] → [Power Zoom Lens] When you zoom, the focal distance is displayed and you can confirm the zoom position.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Using the zoom by performing touch operations (Touch zoom) (Optical Zoom and Extended tele conversion for still picture recording are operable) ••If you are using an interchangeable lens not supporting power zoom (H-FS12032/ H-FS35100/H-FS12060/H-FS1442A/H-H020A/H-FS14140), you can only operate Extended tele conversion for pictures by setting [Ex. Tele Conv.] ([Rec]) (→156) to [ZOOM].
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures with flash Recording mode: ■■Open/Close the built-in flash To open the flash Press [ ] (Flash open) button. •• Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out. To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. •• Be careful not to catch a finger or any other part of your body or any object when you close the flash. •• Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera. •• Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in use.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures with flash When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used Wide Tele 0.8 m (2.6 feet) to 4.8 m (16 feet) 0.3 m (0.98 feet) to 3.0 m (9.8 feet) When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used 0.5 m (1.6 feet) to 9.8 m (32 feet) When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used (When the aspect ratio is [4:3]) Wide to 34 mm 35 mm Tele Vignetting effect occurs due to the light of the flash. 0.8 m (2.6 feet) to 3.7 m (12 feet) 0.5 m (1.6 feet) to 3.0 m (9.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions Changing the firing mode (Manual flash) Recording mode: You can select whether the flash output is set automatically or manually. This item is available only when the built-in flash is being used. → [Rec] → [Flash] → [Firing Mode] [TTL] The camera automatically sets the flash output. [MANUAL] You can set the flash ratio manually.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions Changing Flash Mode Recording mode: Set the flash to match the recording. → [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Mode] The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. •• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light. : [Forced Flash On] : [Forced On/Red-Eye]*1 Takes brighter pictures such as pictures of subjects against a nightscape by decreasing the shutter speed when firing a flash.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions ■■Flash settings for each Recording mode (○: Available, –: Not available) Recording mode*3 Program AE Mode Aperture-Priority AE Mode Shutter-Priority AE Mode Manual Exposure Mode [Clear Portrait] [Silky Skin] [Clear in Backlight] [Sweet Child’s Face] [Clear Night Portrait] Scene Guide [Soft Image of a Flower] Mode (●: Default [Appetizing Food] settings) [Cute Dessert] [Freeze Animal Motion] [Clear Sports Shot] [Monochrome] *3 For details about flash
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions Setting the 2nd curtain sync Recording mode: 2nd curtain sync is a recording method in which the flash fires just before the shutter closes when you take a picture of a moving subject (such as a car) using the flash with a slow shutter speed. → [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Synchro] [1ST] 1st curtain sync is the normal recording method when using the flash.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions Adjusting the flash output Recording mode: Adjust the flash output if a picture taken using the flash is too bright or too dark. → 1 Press [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Adjust.] to set the flash output and press [MENU/SET] Settings: –3 EV to +3 EV (unit: 1/3 EV) When you do not want to adjust the intensity of the flash, select [±0 EV]. ●●When the intensity of the flash is adjusted, [+] or [-] is displayed on the flash icon. ●●[Flash Adjust.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes Recording mode: When you use the flashes (DMW-FL200L, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L: optional) with the wireless flash recording function, you can separately control the firing of the flashes in three groups and the flash attached to the hot shoe of the camera. ••The built-in flash does not support wireless flash control. ■■Flash controllable range Position the wireless flash with its wireless sensor facing the camera.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes Preparation Attach a flash (optional) to this unit. 1 Set the wireless flash to RC mode and position the flash 2 Set the menu •• Select the channel and group of the wireless flash. → [Rec] → [Flash] [Wireless] Set [Wireless] to [ON]. [WL] will appear with the flash icon on the recording screen. [Wireless Channel] Select the channel you have set for the wireless flash in step 1. [Wireless Setup] 3 Use Proceed to step 3.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes [External Flash]*1 [A Group]/ [B Group]/ [C Group] [Firing Mode] [TTL]: The flash output is automatically adjusted. [AUTO]*2: Sets the flash output using an external flash. [MANUAL]: Manually sets the flash ratio of an external flash. [OFF]: The flash of this unit fires only for a communication light emission. [Flash Adjust.] Adjusts the flash output of the flash of this unit manually when [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL].
Recording motion pictures 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 recorded in MP4. You can also record a 4K motion picture in MP4. (→173) Audio is recorded in stereo.
Recording motion pictures Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture ●●If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, [ ] is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down. ●●Note that if you perform operations such as zoom, using buttons or dials, while recording a motion picture, operation noise may be recorded. ●●The available functions when recording a motion picture differ according to the lens used.
Recording motion pictures Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate 1 2 Set the menu → [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 motion pictures Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture ••The quality becomes higher when the number of bit rate gets bigger. This unit uses the “VBR” recording method, and the bit rate is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded. ••4K motion picture cannot be set when using [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode). ••To record 4K motion pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.
Recording motion pictures Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture Adjusting the focus while recording motion pictures ([Continuous AF]) Recording mode: Focusing varies depending on the setting of focus and the setting of [Continuous AF] in the [Motion Picture] menu. → [Motion Picture] → [Continuous AF] Focus setting [AFS]/[AFF]/[AFC] [MF] [Continuous AF] Setting [ON] Allow the focus to be constantly adjusted automatically while recording motion pictures.
Recording motion pictures Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Recording mode: 1 Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording ••Simultaneous recording indicator is displayed while recording still pictures. ••Recording with the Touch Shutter function is also available. ■■Setting the motion picture priority or still picture priority mode Recording mode: → [Motion Picture] → [Picture Mode in Rec.
Recording motion pictures Recording Snap Movies Recording mode: You can specify the recording time in advance and record motion pictures casually like you take snapshots. The function also allows you to shift a focus at the start of recording and add fade in/out effects in advance. ••Motion pictures will be recorded with [FHD/20M/30p] in [MP4]. ••Using the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”, you can combine motion pictures recorded with the camera.
Recording motion pictures Recording Snap Movies ■■Changing the settings → [Motion Picture] → [Snap Movie] → [SET] [Record time] Sets the recording time of motion pictures. [Pull Focus] Allows dramatic imaging expression by shifting focus gradually at the start of recording. (→179) [Fade] Adds a fade-in (gradual appearance) effect to an image and audio as recording starts or adds a fade-out (gradual disappearance) effect to them as recording ends.
Recording motion pictures Recording Snap Movies Setting up [Pull Focus] Set the frames that specify the positions where the [Pull Focus] starts (first position) and stops (second position). Touch operation Touch a subject (first position), drag your finger to the desired location (second position), and release the finger. •• To cancel the frame settings, touch [ ].
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing your pictures 1 Press [ 2 Press to select a picture to be displayed ] (Playback) button ••When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another. ••Pictures can also be forwarded or rewound by rotating the front dial or dragging the screen horizontally. ••If you keep your finger touching the left or right edge of the screen after scrolling the pictures, the pictures will continue to be scrolled. (The pictures are displayed in a reduced size.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and MP4 formats. ••Motion pictures are displayed with the motion picture icon ([ ]). 1 Press to start playback Motion picture recording time ••Touching [ ] in the middle of the screen allows you to play back motion pictures. ••Motion pictures recorded with [Snap Movie] are played back automatically. ••Some information will not be displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing motion pictures Capturing still pictures from motion pictures 1 Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pressing to pause a motion picture being played back on the camera •• If you press while paused, you can make finer adjustments to the positions in a motion picture. 2 Press [MENU/SET] •• The same operation can be performed by touching [ ]. •• The still picture is saved with aspect ratio of [16:9] and [Quality] of [ ].
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Switching the Playback Method Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” 1 Rotate the rear dial to the right Current zoom position •• Each time you rotate the rear dial to the right, the magnification increases through four levels: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. Operation — Touch operation Description — Enlarges/reduces the screen in large steps. Pinch out / Pinch in Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps. Drag Moves the enlarged area (during enlarged display).
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Switching the Playback Method Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” 1 Rotate the rear dial to the left to display the calendar screen 2 Use to select recording date and press [MENU/SET] Selected date •• Pictures are displayed in a 12-picture screen. •• Rotate the rear dial to the left to return to the Calendar screen display.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing group pictures You can consecutively play back multiple pictures in a group or play back group pictures one by one. [ ]: Group picture saved using [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] [ ]: Group pictures recorded using Focus Bracket 15 pic. [ ]: Group pictures recorded using [Time Lapse Shot] [ ]: Group pictures recorded using [Stop Motion Animation] ••You can delete or edit pictures in group units.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing group pictures Playing back group pictures one by one 1 Press 2 Use 186 •• The same operation can be performed by touching [ ]/[ ]. [ to scroll through the pictures ]/[ ]/ •• Pressing again or touching [ ] will return you to the normal playback screen. •• You can use the same operations for pictures stored in a group as in normal still picture playback. (Multi Playback, Playback Zoom, deletion of pictures, etc.) 15 pic.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. [Delete Single] 1 Press [ 2 Use ] button to delete displayed picture •• The same operation can be performed by touching [ ]. 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.
Using Menu Functions Menu list Menus to be displayed in each recording mode [Intelligent Auto] ••[Intelligent Auto Mode] (→64) ••[iHandheld Night Shot] (→66) ••[iHDR] (→67) [Creative Video] ••[Exposure Mode] (→89) ••[4K Live Cropping] (→91) [Custom Mode] You can select your preferred custom setting from [Set1], [Set2], and [Set3].
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Rec] ••The [AFS/AFF], [Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [Diffraction Compensation], [Stabilizer] and [Digital Zoom] menu items are common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [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. → [Rec] → [Picture Size] [Aspect Ratio] 4:3 [L] 20M 3:2 [L] 17M 5184×3888 [ [Picture Size] 5184×3456 M] 10M [ 3712×2784 [ S] 5M 2624×1968 16:9 [L] 14.5M 5184×2920 3888×3888 M] 9M [ M] 8M [ S] 4.5M [ S] 2M [ 3712×2480 [ 1:1 [L] 14.5M 3840×2160 2624×1752 1920×1080 M] 7.5M 2784×2784 S] 3.
Using Menu Functions Menu list About RAW file In RAW file format the data is saved without any picture processing by the camera. To play back and edit RAW file pictures, you must use this unit or dedicated software. •• You can develop the RAW file pictures using [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu. (→240) •• To develop and edit RAW file pictures on a PC, use the software (Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”).
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Photo Style] Recording mode: You can adjust the colors and picture quality according to the concept of the picture that you want to create. → [Rec] → [Photo Style] [Standard] Standard setting. [Vivid]* Setting with slightly high contrast and saturation. [Natural]* Setting with slightly low contrast. [Monochrome] Setting that creates a picture using monochrome shades of gray only, such as black and white. [L.
Using Menu Functions Menu list ■■Adjusting the picture quality ••Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. Press to select the type of Photo Style Press to select an item and press to adjust [+] [–] [+] [–] [Contrast] [Sharpness] [Noise Reduction] [Saturation]*1 [Color Tone]*1 [+] [–] [+] [–] [+] [–] [Yellow] [Orange] [Filter Effect]* 2 [Red] [Green] [Grain Effect]*2 Standard Increases the contrast in a picture. Decreases the contrast in a picture.
Using Menu Functions Menu list ■■Registering the setting for the adjusted picture quality to [Custom] Perform the picture quality adjustment in Step press the [DISP.] button of “Adjusting the picture quality” and ●●The [Grain Effect] setting is not applied to the recording screen. ●●[Grain Effect] is not available in the following cases.
Using Menu Functions Menu list ●●[Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter] and [Sunshine] are not available in the following cases. •• Creative Video Mode •• During motion picture recording ●●The following functions are not available in Panorama Shot Mode. –– [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop], [Miniature Effect], [Sunshine] ●●When recording panorama pictures, the following effects are not applied to the recording screen.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Color Space] Recording mode: You can set the method for reproducing the colors to correctly display the recorded pictures on the screens of a PC or printer, etc. → [Rec] → [Color Space] [sRGB] Sets the sRGB color space. This setting is widely used for devices such as PCs. [AdobeRGB] Sets the AdobeRGB color space. AdobeRGB color space has a wider color reproduction range than sRGB color space.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Highlight Shadow] Recording mode: You can adjust the highlights and shadows in a picture while confirming the brightness of these areas on the screen. 1 Set the menu → / 2 [Rec] → [Highlight Shadow] ([Standard]) No adjustments. ([Higher contrast]) Makes the highlighted areas brighter and shadowed areas darker. ([Lower contrast]) Makes the highlighted areas darker and shadowed areas brighter. ([Brighten shadows]) Makes the shadowed areas brighter.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [i.Dynamic] Recording mode: Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between background and subject. → [Rec] → [i.Dynamic] Settings: [AUTO] / [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [LOW] / [OFF] ●●You may not see the effect depending on the recording conditions. ●●This function is not available in the following case: •• When [HDR] is set to [ON] [i.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)] Recording mode: You can set the upper limit of ISO sensitivity when ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. → [Rec] → [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)] Settings: [AUTO] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [6400] / [12800] / [25600] ●●This function is not available in the following case: •• [Clear Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape], [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode) [Min.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Shading Comp.] Recording mode: When the screen periphery darkens as a result of the lens characteristics, you can record pictures with the brightness of the screen periphery corrected. → [Rec] → [Shading Comp.] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●●Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the recording conditions. ●●Noise in the periphery of the picture may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Silent Mode] Recording mode: Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time. → [Rec] → [Silent Mode] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ••This mode will mute beeps, set the flash to [ ] (Forced Flash Off), and disable AF Assist Lamp. The settings for the following functions are fixed: –– [Flash Mode]: [ ] (Forced Flash Off) –– [Shutter Type]: [ESHTR] –– [AF Assist Lamp]: [OFF] –– [Beep Volume]: [ ] (Off) –– [Shutter Vol.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Rec] → [Shutter Type] [AUTO] The shutter mode automatically switches based on the recording conditions and shutter speed. •• The mechanical shutter mode has higher priority over the electronic shutter mode because the mechanical shutter has less function-related restrictions when recording with a flash, etc. [MSHTR] Uses only the mechanical shutter mode to take a picture. [ESHTR] Uses only the electronic shutter mode to take a picture.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [HDR] Recording mode: The camera can combine 3 still pictures taken at different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. The individual pictures used to create the HDR picture are not saved. You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large. A combined HDR picture is saved in JPEG format.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Multi Exp.] Recording mode: You can create an effect similar to the operation of up to four times of exposure on a single picture. → 1 2 Press [Rec] → [Multi Exp.] to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET] Decide on your composition and take the first picture •• After recording the first picture, press the shutter button halfway to proceed to the next recording. to select the item and press [MENU/SET]. You can •• Press perform the following operations.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Motion Picture] ••The [AFS/AFF], [Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [Diffraction Compensation], [Stabilizer] and [Digital Zoom] menu items are common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically. For details, refer to the corresponding item of the [Rec] menu. ••[Rec Format] (→173) ••[Ex.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Wind Noise Canceller] Recording mode: This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphone while maintaining sound quality. → [Motion Picture] → [Wind Noise Canceller] Settings: [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [OFF] ••[HIGH] effectively reduces the wind noise by minimizing the low-pitched sound when a strong wind is detected. ••[STANDARD] extracts and reduces only the wind noise without deteriorating the sound quality.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Custom] [Exposure] ••[ISO Increments] (→208) ••[Extended ISO] (→208) ••[Exposure Comp.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Exposure] [ISO Increments] You can change the setting to increase ISO sensitivity by 1 EV or 1/3 EV. [Extended ISO] You can extend the numeric values that can be set for ISO Sensitivity. (→114) [Exposure Comp. Reset] If the recording mode is changed or the camera is turned off, the exposure compensation value setting is reset.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Focus / Release Shutter] [Eye Sensor AF] Adjusts the focus automatically when the eye sensor is activated. ●●[Eye Sensor AF] may not work when the lighting is low. [Pinpoint AF Setting] [Pinpoint AF Time] Sets the time for which the screen is enlarged when the shutter button is ]. pressed halfway with Auto Focus Mode set to [ [Pinpoint AF Display] Sets whether to display the enlarged screen that appears when Auto ] in a window or full screen.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Focus / Release Shutter] [Direct Focus Area] Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor button while recording. ●●When [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] is selected, you can move the AF area, when [ ] is selected, ] is selected, you can move the focus position. you can move the lock start position, and when [ ●●Perform the setting of functions assigned to the cursor buttons using the Quick menu (→58) or function buttons (→60).
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Focus / Release Shutter] [Loop Movement Focus Frame] You can move a focus area from one edge to the opposite edge of the screen in a loop when the AF area position or MF Assist area display position is set. [AF Area Display] You can perform the AF area display setting when the Auto Focus Mode is set to [ (49-area-focusing) or Custom Multi. ] [ON] Displays the AF area on the recording screen.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Focus / Release Shutter] [MF Assist] Sets the display method of MF Assist (enlarged screen). ••Available settings vary depending on the lens used. When an interchangeable lens having a focus ring (H‑FS35100/H-FS12060/ H-FS1442A/H‑H020A/H‑FS14140) is used The screen is enlarged by operating the lens or by pressing [ ] button ( ). The screen is enlarged by operating the lens. The screen is enlarged by pressing [ [OFF] ] button ( ).
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Operation] [Operation Lock Setting] You can set an object for which operation is disabled when [Operation Lock] is assigned to the function button using [Fn Button Set] (→60) in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. [Cursor] Disables the operation of the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button. [Touch Screen] Disables the touch operation using the touch panel. [Video Button] Enabling/disabling the motion picture button.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Monitor / Display] [Auto Review] [Duration Time (photo)] Set the time to display the pictures you have taken after taking still pictures. [Duration Time (4K PHOTO)] Set whether to display the pictures you have taken after recording 4K photos. [Duration Time (Post Focus)] Set whether to display the pictures you have taken after recording using [Post Focus].
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Monitor / Display] [Live View Boost] The screen is displayed bright so that you can check the composition in low-light environment such as at night. ••Select [SET] to specify the Recording Mode in which [Live View Boost] will be enabled. ●●Noise may be more noticeable in the screen than in the recorded image.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Monitor / Display] [Histogram] Enabling/disabling the histogram display. When set to [ON], you can move the display position of the histogram by pressing ••Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen. (Example) Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture. A peak in the center represents correct brightness (correct exposure).
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Monitor / Display] [Highlight] You can set overexposed areas (areas that are too bright and where there are no shades of gray) to flash on the screen when the [Auto Review] function is activated or during playback. ●●To reduce overexposed areas, record a picture by setting negative exposure compensation using the histogram display and so on as a reference.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Monitor / Display] [Expo.Meter] Enabling/disabling the exposure meter display. Exposure meter ●●When you set this function to [ON], an exposure meter is displayed during Program Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed setting. ●●Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red. ●●If the exposure meter is not displayed, press the [DISP.] button to 15 30 60 125 250 5.6 8.0 11 switch the display of the monitor.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Lens / Others] [Lens Position Resume] Saves the focus position when you turn off the camera. When an interchangeable lens that is compatible with power zoom is in use, the zoom position is also saved. [Lens Fn Button Setting] Sets the function to be assigned to the focus button of an interchangeable lens.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Lens / Others] ■■Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birthdate. Use to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [New] and press [MENU/SET] 1 New 2 3 5 6 KEN 4 Align the face with the guide and record •• Faces of subjects other than people (e.g. pets) cannot be registered. •• When is pressed or [ ] is touched, an explanation is displayed.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Lens / Others] Good example for registering Recording tips when registering face pictures a face ••Make sure the subject’s eyes are open and mouth closed; have the subject face the camera directly, and make sure the outline of the face, the eyes and eyebrows are not hidden by hair. ••Make sure there are no heavy shadows on the face. (During registration, the flash is not used.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Custom] → [Lens / Others] [Profile Setup] You can set a name or birthday of a baby or pet before taking a picture to record the name or age in months/years in the picture.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Setup] → ••[Online Manual] (→223) ••[Cust.Set Mem.] (→93) ••[Clock Set] (→40) ••[World Time] (→223) ••[Travel Date] (→224) ••[Wi-Fi] (→224) ••[Bluetooth] (→225) ••[Wireless Connection Lamp] (→225) ••[Beep] (→225) ••[Economy] (→226) ••[Monitor Display Speed] (→227) ••[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] (→227) ••[Monitor Luminance] (→228) ••[Eye Sensor] (→228) [Setup] ••[USB Mode] (→228) ••[TV Connection] (→229) ••[Language] (→230) ••[Version Disp.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] ■■To set daylight savings Press in step 2. (Press again to release the setting) •• When daylight savings [ ] is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time. ■■When you come back from your travel destination Select [Home] in step 1 and press [MENU/SET]. ●●If you cannot find your destination in the area displayed on the screen, set based on difference with home time.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] [Bluetooth] ■■[Bluetooth] (→257) ■■[Remote Wakeup] (→264) ■■[Returning from Sleep Mode] (→268) ■■[Auto Transfer] (→270) ■■[Location Logging] (→272) ■■[Auto Clock Set] (→273) ■■[Wi-Fi network settings] Registers a wireless access point. (→291) ••The wireless access point used for the Wi-Fi connection is automatically registered. ••Up to 17 wireless access points can be registered.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] [Economy] ■■[Sleep Mode] The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. ••When you want to use the camera again, either press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera back on. ■■[Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)] The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] ●●This function is not available in the following cases: •• During motion picture recording/playback ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of the 4K Photo function •• When recording with [ •• When recording in [Multi Exp.] •• When connected to computer/printer •• During Slide Shows •• When using [Time Lapse Shot] •• When [Auto Shooting] of [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON] •• While the HDMI output is being used for recording.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] [Monitor Luminance] Sets the monitor brightness according to the ambient light level. (Auto) The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. (Mode 1) The brightness is increased. (Mode 2) The brightness is standard. (Mode 3) The brightness is decreased. ●●Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded picture will not be affected.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] [TV Connection] ■■[HDMI Mode (Play)] Set the format for the output. [AUTO] Automatically sets the output resolution based on information from a connected TV. [4K/30p] Outputs pictures with a output resolution of 3840×2160 pixels using a progressive scan method for the number of effective scanning lines (2,160 lines). [1080p] Outputs pictures using a progressive scan method for the number of effective scanning lines (1,080 lines).
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] [Language] Set the language displayed on the screen. ●●If you set a different language by mistake, select [ language. ] from the menu icons to set the desired [Version Disp.] Check the firmware version of the camera and lens. ●●When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information for this unit, such as the license, is displayed. [Folder / File Settings] Set the names of a folder and file for storing images.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Select Folder] [Setup] Selects a folder for storing images. •• The number of files that can be stored is displayed for the folder name. Creates a new folder by advancing the folder number. •• When no folder for storing images is available on a card, the folder number reset screen is displayed. [OK] Creates a new folder using the same user-defined 5-digit number comprising a folder name as the current setting.
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] [No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. (The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.) ••To reset folder number to 100: First, format the card, and reset the file numbers using [No.Reset]. Then, select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen. ●●A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format the card (→34).
Using Menu Functions Menu list → [Setup] [Pixel Refresh] It will perform optimization of imaging device and image processing. ●●Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camera is purchased. Use this function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded. ●●Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected. [Sensor Cleaning] Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to the front of the imaging device is performed.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [My Menu] You can register frequently used menus and display them on [My Menu]. Up to 23 menus can be registered. → [My Menu] → [My Menu Setting] [Add] Select and register a menu to be displayed on [My Menu]. [Sorting] Change the order of the menus to be displayed on [My Menu]. Select the menu whose order you want to change and set the new location. [Delete] Delete a registered menu from the [My Menu] display.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Playback] ••[Slide Show] (→236) ••[Playback Mode] (→237) ••[Protect] (→238) ••[Rating] (→238) ••[Title Edit] (→239) ••[Face Rec Edit] (→239) ••[RAW Processing] (→240) ••[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] (→242) ••[Light Composition] (→243) ••[Sequence Composition] (→244) ••[Clear Retouch] (→245) ••[Text Stamp] (→246) ••[Resize] (→247) ••[Cropping] (→248) ••[Rotate] (→248) ••[Video Divide] (→249) ••[Time Lapse Video] (→249) ••[Stop Motion Video] (→250) ••[Rotate Disp.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Slide Show] Automatically plays back recorded pictures, one after another. You can organize slide shows composed of only still pictures or only motion pictures. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. → 1 Use 2 Use [Playback] → [Slide Show] to select the item and press [MENU/SET] •• If you select [Picture Only], 4K burst files and pictures recorded using [Post Focus] will also be played back.
Using Menu Functions Menu list ■■To change settings Select [Effect] or [Setup] and press [MENU/SET]. [Effect] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next. [Setup] [Duration] [Duration] can be set only when [Effect] is set to [OFF]. [Repeat] [ON] / [OFF] [Sound] [AUTO]: With still pictures, music will play back, and with motion pictures, audio will play back. [Music]: Music effect will play back. [Audio]: Audio is played back from motion pictures.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. → 1 [Playback] → [Protect] Select picture (→235) ■■To clear all Select [Protect] → [Cancel] → [Yes], and then press [MENU/SET] When you set the write-protect switch on the card to the “LOCK” position, the picture is not erased. ●●The picture is erased when formatting, even if it is protected. ●●May not be effective when using other devices.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Title Edit] You can enter characters (titles etc.) on a recorded picture. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp] (→246). → [Playback] → [Title Edit] 1 Select a still picture (→235) 2 Enter characters •• [ ] is displayed for pictures with texts already stamped. •• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” (→63) •• To delete texts, delete all the characters in the character input screen.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [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. → 1 2 Press [Playback] → [RAW Processing] to select RAW file and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] to set •• The following items can be set. The settings used during recording are applied at the time of setting. 240 [White Balance] You can select White Balance to make adjustments.
Using Menu Functions Menu list 3 Press [MENU/SET] to finalize the setting 4 Press •• The screen in step 2 reappears. To set another item, repeat steps 2 to 3. to select [Begin Processing] and press [MENU/SET] ■■Setting each item When you select an item, the setting screen appears. Operation / Touch operation Drag Description Used to make adjustments [WB K Set] Used to display the color temperature setting screen (Only when [White Balance] is set ]) to [ [Adjust.
Using Menu Functions Menu list The following operating methods are available to make adjustments on the comparison screen. Current setting Touch operation Operation Drag / [DISP.] [MENU/SET] Description Used to make adjustments [DISP.] Used to return to the setting screen [Set] Used to finalize an adjustment you just made and to return to the item selection screen ••If you touch the picture at the center, it will be enlarged. If you touch [ be reduced to the original size.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Light Composition] Select multiple frames from 4K burst files that you wish to combine. Parts of the image that are brighter than the preceding frame will be superimposed on the preceding frame to combine the frames into one picture.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Sequence Composition] Select multiple frames from a 4K burst file to create a sequence composition of a moving subject into one picture. → 1 2 Use [Playback] → [Sequence Composition] to select the 4K burst files and press [MENU/SET] Select frames to combine Select the frames so that the moving subject will not overlap on the preceding or subsequent frames. (The sequence composition may not be created properly if the subject overlaps.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Clear Retouch] You can erase unnecessary parts recorded on the pictures taken. ••The erasure operation can only be performed by touching. [Clear Retouch] automatically enables the touch operation. → 1 2 Use [Playback] → [Clear Retouch] to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Drag your finger over the part you want to erase •• The parts to be erased are colored. •• Touching [Undo] will return the colored part back to its previous state.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date and time, names, travel destination, travel dates, etc. on the recorded still pictures. → [Playback] → [Text Stamp] 1 Select a still picture (→235) 2 Use •• [ ] appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Resize] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. → 1 [Playback] → [Resize] Select a still picture and size [Single] Use Use to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] to select size and press [MENU/SET] Set [Multi] (up to 100 pictures) Use to select size and press [MENU/SET] Use to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] (repeat) •• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. Press [DISP.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. → 1 2 Use [Playback] → [Cropping] to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Operation Touch operation Description Enlarges the picture Reduces the picture Drag Moves the enlarged area ●●Edit group pictures one by one. The edited pictures will be newly saved separately from the original group pictures.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Video Divide] A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when traveling.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Stop Motion Video] You can create a motion picture from the pictures in a group that was recorded using [Stop Motion Animation]. → 1 2 Use [Playback] → [Stop Motion Video] to select a stop motion animation group and press [MENU/SET] Create a motion picture after selecting a production method •• For details, refer to step 8 and the subsequent steps (→149). [Rotate Disp.
Using Menu Functions Menu list [Delete Confirmation] This sets which option, [Yes] or [No], will be highlighted first when the confirmation screen for deleting a picture is displayed. It is set to ["No" first] at the time of purchase. → [Playback] → [Delete Confirmation] ["Yes" first] [Yes] is highlighted first, so deletion can be done quickly. ["No" first] [No] is highlighted first. Accidental deletion of pictures is avoided.
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) (→265) ••Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites (→269) ••Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your preference on a smartphone (→273) Expanding the scope of applications by connecting the camera to a smartphone compatible with
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Function ■■Before Use ••Complete the date and time settings in advance. (→40) ••To use the Wi-Fi function on this unit, a wireless access point or a destination device equipped with the wireless LAN function is required. ■■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/Bluetooth Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Function ■■Operations that can be performed by pressing the [Wi-Fi] button If you press the [Wi-Fi] button when you do not have a Wi-Fi connection, the camera enters a standby mode in which it can connect directly to the smartphone. (→260) ••If you press the [DISP.] button at that time, you can select a destination from the history of previous connections and quickly connect.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Function ■■Describing method When selecting “[Select a destination from History]”, etc. is described in a step, perform any of the following operations. With cursor button operations Use cursor button to select [Select a destination from History] and press [MENU/SET]. With touch screen operations Touch [Select a destination from History]. ●●Do not remove the memory card or battery or move to an area without any reception while sending images.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone. The “Panasonic Image App” (hereafter “Image App”) must be installed on your smartphone. Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App” Supported OS Installation procedure 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 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 Connecting the camera to a smartphone Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu On the Wi-Fi setting screen, select the SSID displayed on the camera (The device name selected in step ) •• If the SSID is not displayed, it may be displayed after the Wi-Fi function is turned off and on. •• When you need to change the connected device, follow the on-screen message to change the setting.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone ■■Deleting the pairing information (On the camera) Set the menu → [Setup] → [Bluetooth] → [Bluetooth] → [SET] → [Delete] Select the smartphone you want to delete (On your smartphone) Select the camera (device name) for which to delete the pairing information from the [Camera registered] list, and delete the registration. ●●[ ] is displayed on the recording screen when a Bluetooth device is connected.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone Connecting the camera to a smartphone that does not support for Bluetooth Low Energy Connect to a smartphone via Wi-Fi. ••You can also connect via Wi-Fi to a smartphone that supports Bluetooth low energy by following the same steps. Connecting without using the password You can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on this unit without entering a password on your smartphone.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone Using a password to set up a connection When [Wi-Fi Password] is set to [ON], you can strengthen security by using manual input or a QR code for password authentication. Preparation (On the camera) Set [Wi-Fi Password] to [ON].
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone ■■Manually entering a password to set up a connection (On the camera) → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Remote Shooting & View] SSID and Password QR Code •• The information (QR Code, SSID and Password) required for directly connecting your smartphone to this unit is displayed. •• You can also display the information by pressing [Wi-Fi] button on the camera.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone ■■When connecting with [Via Network] (On the camera) Select [Via Network] and press [MENU/SET] •• Connect the camera to a wireless access point by following the connection method (→291).
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Controlling with a Smartphone ■■Required wireless connectivity mode The wireless connectivity mode required varies depending on the function to be used after connecting to a smartphone. Wireless connectivity required Support for Bluetooth low energy Bluetooth Indicates that the function can be used with smartphones that support Bluetooth low energy. Wi-Fi Indicates that the function can be used with smartphones that do not support Bluetooth low energy.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Controlling with a Smartphone ■■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 Controlling with a Smartphone ●●This function is not available in the following cases: •• Panorama Shot Mode (When [Priority of Remote Device] is set to [ ] ([Smartphone]), you can switch temporarily to Program AE Mode for remote recording only during remote recording.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Controlling with a Smartphone Using the smartphone to operate the shutter button via a Bluetooth connection only Wireless connectivity required: Bluetooth 1 2 Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone (→257) Operate the smartphone Select [ ] Select [Shutter Remote Control] Take pictures •• Read the [Help] in the “Image App” menu for further details on how to operate [Shutter Remote Control] of “Image App”.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Controlling with a Smartphone ■■Reducing the time to recover from Sleep mode Select the smartphone function to be used as a priority function when waking the camera from [Sleep Mode] with a smartphone. Preparation Set [Bluetooth] and [Remote Wakeup] to [ON]. (→264) → 268 [Setup] → [Bluetooth] → [Returning from Sleep Mode] [Remote / Transfer Priority] Shortens the time required to wake the camera with [Remote operation] or [Transfer image].
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Controlling with a Smartphone Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites Wireless connectivity required: Wi-Fi 1 2 Connect to a smartphone (→256) Operate the smartphone If the camera is already connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, select [ ] → [Remote operation]. (iOS devices) Depending on the connection status of the smartphone, you may need to change the connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Controlling with a Smartphone Transferring recorded images to a smartphone automatically Wireless connectivity required: Bluetooth Wi-Fi The camera automatically transfers recorded images to a Bluetooth-connected smartphone via Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Controlling with a Smartphone ■■To stop the automatic transfer of images In step 2, select [OFF]. ••A confirmation screen is displayed, asking you to terminate the Wi-Fi connection. ●●When [Auto Transfer] in the [Bluetooth] is set to [ON], [Wi-Fi Function] is disabled. ●●If the file transfer is interrupted because the camera turns off, turn the camera on again to restart file transfer.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Controlling with a Smartphone Writing location information of a smartphone on a recorded image Wireless connectivity required: Bluetooth The smartphone sends its location information to the camera via Bluetooth, and the camera performs recording while writing the acquired location information. Bluetooth GPS The smartphone acquires location information. The smartphone sends the location information. The camera performs recording while writing the location information.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Controlling with a Smartphone Synchronizing the camera’s clock with a smartphone Wireless connectivity required: Bluetooth Synchronize the [Clock Set] setting in the [Setup] menu and [Home] or [Destination] setting in the [World Time] of the camera with those of a smartphone.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Controlling with a Smartphone ■■Combining motion pictures by operating a smartphone Connect to a smartphone (→256) Operate the smartphone If the camera is already connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, select [ ] → [Remote operation]. (iOS devices) Depending on the connection status of the smartphone, you may need to change the connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen. Follow the on-screen message on the smartphone to change the setting.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Displaying still pictures on a TV You can display still pictures on a TV that is compatible with a DLNA (DMR) function. → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Playback on TV] 1 2 Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→291, 294) 3 Take or play back still pictures on this unit Select the device you wish to connect to •• When the connection is established, the screen is displayed.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Sending pictures When sending pictures, first select [New Connection], then select the method of sending pictures. → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Send Images While Recording] / [Send Images Stored in the Camera] ■■Images that can be sent Destination JPEG RAW MP4*1 AVCHD*1, *2 4K Burst File*1 Pictures recorded in [Post Focus]*1 [Smartphone] ○ ○*3 ○*4 – – [PC] ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ [Cloud Sync.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Sending pictures ●●Since the camera gives priority to recording, sending may take longer during the recording. ●●If you turn off the camera before you have completed sending, or if you close the Wi-Fi connection, or in similar situations, unsent files will not be resent. ●●You may not be able to delete files or use the [Playback] menu while sending. ●●If you set [Time Lapse Shot], the Wi-Fi connection is terminated and you cannot use this function.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Sending pictures Changing the settings for sending images After you have completed connecting, you can change the send settings, such as the size of pictures to be sent, by pressing the [DISP.] button. [Size] Resize the image to send. [Original] / [Auto] / [Change] ([M], [S], [VGA]) •• If you select [Auto], the image size is determined by the circumstances at the destination. Only available when the destination is set to [Web service].
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Sending pictures to a smartphone Preparation Install “Image App” in advance.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wireless printing You can print out recorded still pictures wirelessly from a PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible)* printer. * Compliant with the DPS over IP standards. Contact the printer manufacturers for details on PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible) printers.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Sending pictures to AV device Still pictures and motion pictures can be sent to AV devices in the home (home AV devices), such as DLNA compatible recorders.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Sending pictures to a PC Preparations •• Turn the computer on. •• Prepare folders for receiving images on the PC before sending a picture to the PC (below). •• If the standard settings are changed for the workgroup on the connected PC, you must change settings in [PC Connection] on this unit. (→297) To create a folder that receives images ••Create a PC user account (account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 32 characters)) consisting of alphanumeric characters.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Sending pictures to a PC Sending pictures to a PC → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Send Images While Recording] / [Send Images Stored in the Camera] → [PC] 1 2 Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→291, 294) 3 4 Select the folder you want to send to Select the PC you want to connect to •• If the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], then enter the computer name (for Mac, enter the NetBIOS name).
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Using WEB services Through “LUMIX CLUB”, you can send still pictures and motion pictures to social networking services, etc. By selecting the setting to automatically transfer still pictures and motion pictures to [Cloud Sync. Service], you can receive the transferred still pictures and motion pictures on a PC or a smartphone.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Using WEB services Registering the WEB service to “LUMIX CLUB” Check the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site for compatible WEB services. https://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/lumix_faqs/ Preparation Make sure that you have created an account on the WEB service you want to use, and have the login information available. 1 Connect to the “LUMIX CLUB” site using a smartphone or computer 2 3 Enter your “LUMIX CLUB” login ID and password and log in to the service 4 https://lumixclub.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Using WEB services ■■Quickly sending pictures in the camera to WEB services Display the picture Press , and then press to select [Yes] (When you play back group pictures one by one, press and then select [Upload(Wi-Fi)] or [Upload All(Wi-Fi)].) •• The same operation can be performed by touching [ ], [ ], [ (When selecting a group picture, touch [ ], and then select [Upload(Wi-Fi)] or and then [ [Upload All(Wi-Fi)].) ].
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Using WEB services When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] Preparation You need to register to “LUMIX CLUB” (→288) and configure the Cloud Sync. setting to send a picture to a Cloud Folder. Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on a PC or “Image App” on a smartphone to configure the Cloud Sync. settings. ■■About the images sent to a Cloud Folder by the use of [Cloud Sync.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Using WEB services About the [LUMIX CLUB] Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” login ID (free). Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details. https://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Please note; ••The service may be suspended due to regular maintenance or unexpected problems, and service contents may be changed or added to, without prior notice to the users. ••The service may be stopped in whole or in part with a reasonable period of advance notice.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Using WEB services Confirming and changing login ID and password ([Set Login ID]) Preparation To use a previously acquired login ID, confirm your ID and password. To change the “LUMIX CLUB” password on the camera, access the “LUMIX CLUB” website from your smartphone or PC and change the “LUMIX CLUB” password in advance. → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] → [LUMIX CLUB] → [Set/Add Account] → [Set Login ID] ••The login ID and password are displayed. ••The password is displayed as “ ”.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Using WEB services Check the “LUMIX CLUB” terms of use Check the details if the terms of use have been updated. → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] → [LUMIX CLUB] → [Terms of use] Delete your login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB” Delete the login ID from the camera when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. You can also delete your “LUMIX CLUB” account. ••Changes and other actions to login IDs can only be made to the login ID acquired with the camera.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth About Wi-Fi connections The following types of connections are available. → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] [New Connection] A connection is made by selecting a Wi-Fi function and the connected device. When the following screen is displayed, select either [Via Network] (→291) or [Direct] (→294) and make a connection. Wireless access point [Select a destination from History] / [Select a destination from Favorite] Connection is made using the same settings as the previous time.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth About Wi-Fi connections ••The settings screen will only appear during the first connection. Connection methods set on this unit are stored and will be used for subsequent connections. If you want to change the wireless access point to connect to, press the [DISP.] button, then change the connecting destination. ••WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth About Wi-Fi connections ■■When connecting with [Manual Input] ••When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, network authentication type, encryption type, encryption key of the wireless access point you are using.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth About Wi-Fi connections Connecting directly ([Direct]) You can directly connect the camera to your device. [WPS (Push-Button)] 1 2 [WPS Connection] On the camera screen, select [WPS (Push-Button)] Set the device to WPS mode •• You can extend waiting time for a connection by pressing the [DISP.] button on this unit.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth About Wi-Fi connections Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([Select a destination from History] / [Select a destination from Favorite]) The camera keeps a History of times you used the Wi-Fi function. You can register items in the History to Favorite. You can easily connect with the same settings as used previously by connecting from History or Favorite.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth About Wi-Fi connections Editing items registered in Favorite → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [Select a destination from Favorite] 1 Select the Favorite item you wish to edit and press [Remove from Favorite] — [Change the Order in Favorite] Select the destination. [Change the Registered Name] •• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” (→63) ●●The number of settings that can be saved in the history is limited.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth [Wi-Fi Setup] Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. [Wi-Fi Setup] cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] [Priority of Remote Device] (→265) [Wi-Fi Password] You can improve security by enabling password entry for a direct connection to a smartphone. [ON]: Connects the camera and a smartphone using an SSID and password. (→261) [OFF]: Connects the camera and a smartphone using an SSID.
Connecting with other devices Enjoying 4K motion pictures Viewing 4K motion pictures ■■Viewing on TV screen When you connect this unit to a 4K-compatible TV and play back a motion picture recorded with [Rec Quality] of [4K], you can enjoy high-resolution 4K motion pictures. Although resolution output will be lower, you can also play back 4K motion pictures by connecting to a high-definition TV and other devices that do not have 4K support. Preparations •• Set [HDMI Mode (Play)] (→229) to [AUTO] or [4K/30p].
Connecting with other devices Enjoying 4K motion pictures Storing 4K motion pictures You cannot dub 4K motion pictures to a Blu-ray disc or DVD using a Panasonic recorder. ■■Storing 4K motion pictures on your PC You can use the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to import 4K motion pictures to a PC. ••For details, refer to the operating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF).
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen Preparation Turn off both camera and TV. 1 Connect camera to TV ••To open the socket cover (→24) ••Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit. HDMI micro cable Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ●●Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on the aspect ratio setting. ●●Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off. ●●Check the [HDMI Mode (Play)]. (→229) ●●To play back 24p motion pictures, set [HDMI Mode] to [AUTO]. Otherwise, the picture is not output at 24 frames per second. ●●Pictures are not displayed on the camera screen.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen Recording while monitoring camera images When using the HDMI output, you can record still pictures and motion pictures while monitoring the camera image on a TV, etc. ■■Switching the information displayed You can change the display shown during HDMI output using [HDMI Info Display (Rec)] in [TV Connection] on the [Setup] menu. [ON]: The camera display is output as is. [OFF]: Only images are output.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ●●VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Linkcompatible devices by connecting HDMI micro cables for enabling easy operation with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.) ●●VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industrystandard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. ••Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the instruction manual for your computer. ■■Computer specifications You can connect the camera to a computer that can detect a mass storage device (device that stores a large volume of data). ••Windows: Windows 10 / Windows 8.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Downloading software ••To download the software, the PC must be connected to the Internet. ••It may take time to download the software in some communication environments. ••Supported OS versions as of February 2018. Supported OS versions may be changed without prior notice. PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE This software develops and edits RAW file pictures. Edited pictures can be saved in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be displayed on a PC, etc. Check the website below to download/install the software. http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ ••Operating environment Supported OS Windows® 10 Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 Mac OS X v10.6 - v10.11, macOS 10.12, macOS 10.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Copying still pictures and motion pictures Preparations •• Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on your computer before starting the copying procedure. (→305) •• Turn on the camera and computer. 1 Connect camera to computer •• To open the socket cover (→24) •• Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ■■Copying to your computer without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. ••The card of this unit contains the following files (folder structure). DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100XXXXX Card Folder number PXXX0001.JPG ●●Windows Drive (“LUMIX”) is displayed in “Computer”.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder If you insert a card that has pictures recorded with this camera into a Panasonic recorder, you can dub the content to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD etc. ••The method of importing still pictures and motion pictures recorded in this unit to other devices will vary depending on the file format (JPEG, RAW, AVCHD, or MP4). ••See the instruction manual for the recorder for details for copying and playing back.
Connecting with other devices Printing You can connect a camera directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Preparations •• Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed. •• Turn on the camera and printer. 1 Connect camera to printer ••To open the socket cover (→24) ••Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation.
Connecting with other devices Printing Printing multiple pictures Multiple pictures are printed at one time. 1 Press to select [Multi Print] in step 3 of “Printing” (→310) 2 Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET] [Multi Select] 3 Scroll between pictures with , select pictures to print with [MENU/SET] (Press [MENU/SET] again to release selection.) Press [DISP.] button to execute [Select All] Print all pictures. [Rating] Print pictures selected as [Rating].
Connecting with other devices Printing ■■Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF] [Num.of prints] Sets number of pictures (up to 999 pictures). [Paper Size] Sets the paper size. [Page Layout] Sets whether or not to add borders and how many pictures to be printed on each sheet of paper.
Others Optional accessories External Flash (optional) After attaching the flash (DMW-FL200L, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L: optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built-in flash. Preparation Close the built-in flash and set the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to [OFF]. Removing the hot shoe cover The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time of purchase.
Others Optional accessories ●●When the external flash is attached, the following functions are available even when using the flash. •• Aperture Bracket •• Focus Bracket ●●You can set the aperture value, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity on the camera even when the external flash is attached. ●●Some commercially available external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity. If such flashes are used, they could cause a malfunction or hinder normal operation of the camera.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays ••The following images are examples of when [Monitor Disp. Set] is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. ••The information displayed, such as histograms, magnifications, and numeric values, are only for the purpose of reference.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays [Quality] (→190) AFS AFF AFC MF Focus Mode (→96, 108) Focus Bracket (→144) [AF Mode] (→97) AFL Name*2 (→222) Travel elapsed days*3 (→224) Age in years/months*2 (→222) Location*3 (→224) [Pull Focus] (→179) Current date/time*3 Travel destination setting*3: [Face Recog.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays Coloring (→68) [Dial Guide] (→213) AWBc Defocus control function (→68, 88) White Balance (→116) Brightness (exposure) (→68, 88) White Balance Bracket (→119) White Balance Fine Adjustment (→118) Type of defocus ([Miniature Effect]) (→86) Coloring (→67) 98 Number of recordable pictures (→34) r20 Maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously (→138) RXXmXXs Available recording time*1 (→35) [One Point Color] (→87) [Sunshine] (→87) (→68) (→88) (
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays ■■On-monitor recording information F3.5 1/60 [AF Mode] (→97) Recording mode (→47) [Quality] (→190) F3.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays In playback 15 pic.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays Clear Retouch completed icon (→245) Acquiring information icon Playback (Motion Pictures) (→181) Name*2 (→220, 222) Location*2 (→224) Title*2 (→239) Age in years/months (→220, 222) 1ST DAY Travel elapsed days (→224) Upload (Wi-Fi) (→286) Picture Group Display (→186) Recording information Submenu icon (→286) [Silent Mode] (→201) Multi Playback (→183) Delete (→187) *1 [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays Detailed information display Histogram display 1/5 2/5 R G 5500 B AM10:00 DEC. 1.2018 100-0001 AM10:00 DEC. 1.2018 100-0001 Photo style, Highlight shadow display Y White balance display 3/5 Standard 4/5 Auto White Balance G Contrast Sharpness Noise Reduction A Saturation AM10:00 DEC. 1.2018 100-0001 AM10:00 DEC. 1.2018 100-0001 B M Lens information display 5/5 LUMIX G VARIO 12-32 /F3.5-5.
Others Message displays The following explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the screen, and how to respond to them. ■■Memory cards [Memory Card Error] / [Format this card?] •• Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→34) •• Try with a different card. [Read Error] / [Write Error] / [Please check the card] •• Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→32). •• Turn off the camera and remove the card.
Others Message displays ■■Wi-Fi function [Failed to connect wireless access point] / [Connection failed] / [No destination found] •• The wireless access point information set on this unit is wrong. Check the authentication type, encryption type, and encryption key. (→292) •• Radio waves from other devices may block the connection to a wireless access point. Check other devices that are connected to the wireless access point and devices that use the 2.4 GHz band. [Connection failed.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→324 - 332) first. If the problem persists, Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→232). Also, see the Panasonic support site for the latest support information. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.) When I shake the camera, I hear a rattling sound from the camera. •• The sound is caused by the In-Body Image Stabilizer. This is not a malfunction.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Recording 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 Q&A Troubleshooting Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. •• We recommend trying the following methods. →→Lower ISO sensitivity (→114). →→Either adjust [Noise Reduction] of [Photo Style] to a higher setting or set each item other than [Noise Reduction] to a lower setting. (→193) →→Set [Long Shtr NR] to [ON]. (→199) Subject appears skewed in pictures.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Motion Picture Cannot record motion pictures. •• When a large capacity card is used, you may not be able to take a picture for a while after you turn on the camera. Motion picture recording stops midway. •• When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded continuously, the camera may ] and stop the recording. Wait until the camera cools down.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Flash No flash emitted. •• The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases. –– The flash is closed. –– Flash set to [ ] (Forced Flash Off). (→161, 165) •• Set [Shutter Type] to [AUTO] or [MSHTR]. (→201) •• Set [Silent Mode] to [OFF]. (→201) ■■Monitor/viewfinder The monitor/viewfinder is turned off although the camera is turned on. •• If no operations are performed during the set time period [Auto LVF/Monitor Off] (→226) is activated, and the monitor/viewfinder turns off.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Wi-Fi function A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed. General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection •• Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network. •• Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency operated nearby? →→Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use them sufficiently away from the device.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting The Wi-Fi connection is not recognizing my PC. The camera cannot be connected to Mac computer/Windows PC via Wi-Fi connection. •• By default, the Wi-Fi connection uses the default workgroup name of “WORKGROUP”. If the name of the workgroup has been changed, it will not be recognized. →→Select [PC Connection] in the [Wi-Fi Setup] to change the workgroup name to match that of your PC. (→297) •• Please confirm login name and password are correctly typed.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■TV, computer, printer No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. •• Not connected correctly (→300). •• The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working. •• Is the camera’s [VIERA Link] setting set to [ON]? (→229) →→Check the VIERA Link (HDMI) settings on the device you are connecting to. →→Turn the camera off and on again. Cannot communicate with the computer. •• Set [USB Mode] to [PC(Storage)] (→228, 307).
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■■Others When I shake the camera, I hear a rattling sound from the attached lens. •• Depending on the lens you attach, it may move inside and create a sound. This is not a malfunction. The camera makes a noise when this unit is turned on. •• This is the noise of the Dust Reduction Function working (→334); it is not a malfunction. The lens makes a clicking noise.
Others Usage cautions and notes When in use ●●Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ••If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ••Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
Others Usage cautions and notes Caring for your camera To clean your camera, remove the battery, the DC coupler (optional) or a card, or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. ●●Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping with a dry cloth. ●●Do not use benzine, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the outer casing and finish of the camera. ●●If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully.
Others Usage cautions and notes When not using for a while ●●Turn off the camera before removing battery and card. ••Ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge. ••Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the battery is removed, provided a fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand. ●●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ●●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc.
Others Usage cautions and notes 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.
Others Usage cautions and notes Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is easily affected by temperature and humidity, and is affected more when the temperature is high or low. ●●Remove battery from camera after use. ••Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing it. ●●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage.
Others Usage cautions and notes Memory cards ●●To prevent damage to cards and data ••Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity. ••Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. ••Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card. ••Do not touch terminals on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ●●Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling.
Others Usage cautions and notes Personal Information To protect personal information, we recommend that you set a Wi-Fi password or a Wi-Fi function lock. (→297) If names or birthdays are set in [Profile Setup] or in the [Face Recog.] function, keep in mind that the camera and recorded pictures will contain personal information. Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, likeness rights, etc.
Others Usage cautions and notes Wi-Fi function ■■Use the camera as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
Others Usage cautions and notes ●●G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard. ●●Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.
Others Usage cautions and notes This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
