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Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body Model No. customers only) If you have any questions, visit: USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support DVQX1052ZA P F0217HN0 To read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for advanced features (PDF format)". More detailed owner's manual is available in "Owner's Manual for future use. DC-GH5L DC-GH5 Please read it, download it from the website. (P123) Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S.
Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body Model No. customers only) If you have any questions, visit: USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support DVQX1052ZA P F0217HN0 To read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for advanced features (PDF format)". More detailed owner's manual is available in "Owner's Manual for future use. DC-GH5L DC-GH5 Please read it, download it from the website. (P123) Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S.
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.... • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for information on how to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. and Canada only A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, ... the most sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of your Digital Camera may be easily accessible. 2 DVQX1052 (ENG) Information for choosing Panasonic! For the U.S.A. Refer servicing to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Use only the recommended accessories. • Do not remove...
.... • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for information on how to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. and Canada only A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, ... the most sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of your Digital Camera may be easily accessible. 2 DVQX1052 (ENG) Information for choosing Panasonic! For the U.S.A. Refer servicing to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Use only the recommended accessories. • Do not remove...
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... Auto Mode 31 Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC 33 Setting the Auto Focus Mode 34 Specifying the AF area position 35 Adjusting Focus Manually 37 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock 38 Compensating the Exposure 38 Setting the Light Sensitivity 39 Adjusting the White Balance 40... Screen ... 104 Downloading software 104 Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display ........ 107 Message Display 111 Troubleshooting 112 Specifications 116 Digital Camera Accessory System ......... 122 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 123 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.).... 124 (ENG) DVQX1052 7
... Auto Mode 31 Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC 33 Setting the Auto Focus Mode 34 Specifying the AF area position 35 Adjusting Focus Manually 37 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock 38 Compensating the Exposure 38 Setting the Light Sensitivity 39 Adjusting the White Balance 40... Screen ... 104 Downloading software 104 Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display ........ 107 Message Display 111 Troubleshooting 112 Specifications 116 Digital Camera Accessory System ......... 122 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 123 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.).... 124 (ENG) DVQX1052 7
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...Hot shoe cover¢4 (P55) 13 Eye Cup¢4 14 Flash synchro socket cap¢4 15 Cover for the battery grip connector¢4 DC-GH5L 1 3 H-ES12060 SYF0083 2 4 1ZE4Z260Z 5 9 VFC4605 13 VKF4971 K1HY24YY0021 4YE1A561Z 6 10 14 DMW-BLF19PP 1PP1A561Z VKF5108 7 11 15 ...DMW-BTC10PP DVPW1003Z SKF0145K 8 12 ¢1 This is referred to change. K2CA2CA00025 VYF3522 ¢2 The interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) included in this owner's manual.) 1 Interchangeable Lens¢1,2 2 Lens Hood 3 Lens Cap¢3 4 Lens Rear Cap¢3 5 Body Cap¢4 Battery Pack 6 (Indicated...
...Hot shoe cover¢4 (P55) 13 Eye Cup¢4 14 Flash synchro socket cap¢4 15 Cover for the battery grip connector¢4 DC-GH5L 1 3 H-ES12060 SYF0083 2 4 1ZE4Z260Z 5 9 VFC4605 13 VKF4971 K1HY24YY0021 4YE1A561Z 6 10 14 DMW-BLF19PP 1PP1A561Z VKF5108 7 11 15 ...DMW-BTC10PP DVPW1003Z SKF0145K 8 12 ¢1 This is referred to change. K2CA2CA00025 VYF3522 ¢2 The interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) included in this owner's manual.) 1 Interchangeable Lens¢1,2 2 Lens Hood 3 Lens Cap¢3 4 Lens Rear Cap¢3 5 Body Cap¢4 Battery Pack 6 (Indicated...
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...as card in the text. • The card is optional. • Description in this owner's manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060). • If accessories are lost, customers can be used with Panasonic's cards. ∫ Recording of motion pictures/6K photos/4K photos and speed class ratings Use a card...512 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to prevent swallowing. 10 DVQX1052 (ENG) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. • Operation of the...
...as card in the text. • The card is optional. • Description in this owner's manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060). • If accessories are lost, customers can be used with Panasonic's cards. ∫ Recording of motion pictures/6K photos/4K photos and speed class ratings Use a card...512 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to prevent swallowing. 10 DVQX1052 (ENG) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. • Operation of the...
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switch [AF/MF] switch 7 • When either the [AF/MF] switch of the lens or the setting of the camera is set to [MF], Manual Focus (MF) is enabled. 8 Contact point 9 Lens mount rubber 10 Lens fitting mark (P14) 20 DVQX1052 (ENG) Preparation/Basic ∫ Lens H-ES12060 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Lens surface 2 Tele 3 Focus ring (P37) 4 Zoom ring 5 Wide 6 O.I.S.
switch [AF/MF] switch 7 • When either the [AF/MF] switch of the lens or the setting of the camera is set to [MF], Manual Focus (MF) is enabled. 8 Contact point 9 Lens mount rubber 10 Lens fitting mark (P14) 20 DVQX1052 (ENG) Preparation/Basic ∫ Lens H-ES12060 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Lens surface 2 Tele 3 Focus ring (P37) 4 Zoom ring 5 Wide 6 O.I.S.
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...control dial to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in this owner's manual. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. • This owner's manual expresses the up, down, left or right: Preparation/Basic Front Dial/Rear Dial Rotating: ...Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. • This owner's manual describe operations of values etc., is performed. • The operation of the cursor button as below in / / / modes. Control Dial...
...control dial to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in this owner's manual. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. • This owner's manual expresses the up, down, left or right: Preparation/Basic Front Dial/Rear Dial Rotating: ...Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. • This owner's manual describe operations of values etc., is performed. • The operation of the cursor button as below in / / / modes. Control Dial...
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... are displayed (about 10 seconds), perform Program Shift by rotating the rear dial or front dial. • To cancel Program Shift, turn off this owner's manual, the up , down, left or right, or it can be pressed. Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) Press the mode dial lock button 1 to release the...
... are displayed (about 10 seconds), perform Program Shift by rotating the rear dial or front dial. • To cancel Program Shift, turn off this owner's manual, the up , down, left or right, or it can be pressed. Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) Press the mode dial lock button 1 to release the...
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... you want to register settings • You can also use , and then press [MENU/SET]. Normal recording screen - Unsuitable areas of the range are manually adjusted. : Aperture value (B) • Rotate the front/rear dial to [ ]. 2 Select the menu. Preparation/Basic Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter ...set. / : Aperture value (B) Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. / : Shutter speed (C) Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are displayed in red. (Example: In...
... you want to register settings • You can also use , and then press [MENU/SET]. Normal recording screen - Unsuitable areas of the range are manually adjusted. : Aperture value (B) • Rotate the front/rear dial to [ ]. 2 Select the menu. Preparation/Basic Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter ...set. / : Aperture value (B) Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. / : Shutter speed (C) Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are displayed in red. (Example: In...
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... match the movement automatically. You can switch the setting with [AFF] or [AFC], the camera predicts the motion of the subject. [MF] Set the focus manually. (P37) • When recording with [AFS/AFF] in only one direction and quickly. If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed halfway, the...
... match the movement automatically. You can switch the setting with [AFF] or [AFC], the camera predicts the motion of the subject. [MF] Set the focus manually. (P37) • When recording with [AFS/AFF] in only one direction and quickly. If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed halfway, the...
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... Auto Focus. 1 Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. 2 Press [ ]. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to adjust the focus position, and press [MENU/SET]. 4 Adjust the focus. Adjusting Focus Manually Recording Applicable modes: Use this function when you do not want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject...
... Auto Focus. 1 Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. 2 Press [ ]. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to adjust the focus position, and press [MENU/SET]. 4 Adjust the focus. Adjusting Focus Manually Recording Applicable modes: Use this function when you do not want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject...
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Press [ ] to select the White Balance. • Setting can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in accordance with the light source. 1 Press [ ]. 2 Rotate the rear dial or front dial to set the White Balance and return ...
Press [ ] to select the White Balance. • Setting can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in accordance with the light source. 1 Press [ ]. 2 Rotate the rear dial or front dial to set the White Balance and return ...
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... number is, the smoother the motion picture will be ended by selecting [Time Lapse/Animation] from recorded pictures To create motion pictures after taking pictures manually, frame by splicing pictures together. 1 Set the drive mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the menu. (P27) MENU > [Rec] > [Time Lapse/Animation] > [Mode] > [Stop Motion Animation] 3 Press...
... number is, the smoother the motion picture will be ended by selecting [Time Lapse/Animation] from recorded pictures To create motion pictures after taking pictures manually, frame by splicing pictures together. 1 Set the drive mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the menu. (P27) MENU > [Rec] > [Time Lapse/Animation] > [Mode] > [Stop Motion Animation] 3 Press...
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... that describes each function. • Press the shutter button halfway to perform recording while adjusting the exposure. (P50) • This is set to [AUTO] in Manual Exposure Mode. Aperture Bracket Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting the aperture. (P50) • Available in Aperture-Priority AE Mode or when...
... that describes each function. • Press the shutter button halfway to perform recording while adjusting the exposure. (P50) • This is set to [AUTO] in Manual Exposure Mode. Aperture Bracket Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting the aperture. (P50) • Available in Aperture-Priority AE Mode or when...
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... of view of recorded motion pictures may become narrower. [Focal Length Set] If the focal length is not set automatically, you can set it manually. (P53) • When a manually selected focal length is set at the time of purchase) Select the menu. (P27) MENU > [Rec] > [Stabilizer] [] Camera shake is corrected for up...
... of view of recorded motion pictures may become narrower. [Focal Length Set] If the focal length is not set automatically, you can set it manually. (P53) • When a manually selected focal length is set at the time of purchase) Select the menu. (P27) MENU > [Rec] > [Stabilizer] [] Camera shake is corrected for up...
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... records time code during Auto Focus. [r] side: Focus moves at a faster speed. [s] side: Focus moves at the start of recording. [ON]/[OFF] You can focus manually. (P37) Customizing the operation settings of settings [ON] The camera automatically keeps focusing on the Focus Mode setting (P33) and the [Continuous AF] setting in...
... records time code during Auto Focus. [r] side: Focus moves at a faster speed. [s] side: Focus moves at the start of recording. [ON]/[OFF] You can focus manually. (P37) Customizing the operation settings of settings [ON] The camera automatically keeps focusing on the Focus Mode setting (P33) and the [Continuous AF] setting in...
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... by ":". (Example: 00:00:00:00) Generates time code for the time code. [Reset]: Sets to 00:00:00:00 (hour: minute: second: frame) [Manual Input]: Manually input hour, minute, second and frame. [Current Time]: Sets hour, minute and second to current time and sets frame to [AVCHD], [MP4 (LPCM)] or [MOV...
... by ":". (Example: 00:00:00:00) Generates time code for the time code. [Reset]: Sets to 00:00:00:00 (hour: minute: second: frame) [Manual Input]: Manually input hour, minute, second and frame. [Current Time]: Sets hour, minute and second to current time and sets frame to [AVCHD], [MP4 (LPCM)] or [MOV...
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Upper limit of a motion picture. Recording Recording Motion Pictures in Creative Video Mode Recording Mode: It is possible to manually change the aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity and record motion pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the menu. (P27) MENU > [Creative Video] > [Exposure ...
Upper limit of a motion picture. Recording Recording Motion Pictures in Creative Video Mode Recording Mode: It is possible to manually change the aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity and record motion pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the menu. (P27) MENU > [Creative Video] > [Exposure ...
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... be gained. 1 Set the mode dial to [48fps] and record a motion picture, a slow motion effect of overexposed portions automatically. [MANUAL] Allows you to adjust the master knee point and master knee slope manually. Recording Recording with minimum white saturation by compressing overexposed portions (Knee) In Creative Video Mode, you can be gained.
... be gained. 1 Set the mode dial to [48fps] and record a motion picture, a slow motion effect of overexposed portions automatically. [MANUAL] Allows you to adjust the master knee point and master knee slope manually. Recording Recording with minimum white saturation by compressing overexposed portions (Knee) In Creative Video Mode, you can be gained.
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... adjustment method. Recording Reducing flickering and horizontal stripes on images ([Synchro Scan]) • This function is available when [Exposure Mode] is the same operation as Manual Focus operation. (P37) 6 Press [MENU/SET]. • To register focus positions to other items, repeat steps 2 through 4. • Set the items below as needed. [Focus...
... adjustment method. Recording Reducing flickering and horizontal stripes on images ([Synchro Scan]) • This function is available when [Exposure Mode] is the same operation as Manual Focus operation. (P37) 6 Press [MENU/SET]. • To register focus positions to other items, repeat steps 2 through 4. • Set the items below as needed. [Focus...