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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com PP VQT1U32 Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit Model No. DMC-G1K Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com PP VQT1U32 Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit Model No. DMC-G1K Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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... look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard. • Micro Four Thirds is a trademark. • Four Thirds™ is a trademark. • SDHC ...the product you for information on the below. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your Camera. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! Be sure to TM Li-ion recycle this manual as your own private use , recording of Adobe Systems ...
... look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard. • Micro Four Thirds is a trademark. • Four Thirds™ is a trademark. • SDHC ...the product you for information on the below. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your Camera. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! Be sure to TM Li-ion recycle this manual as your own private use , recording of Adobe Systems ...
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...about 2 hours. Places where water can come into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of sand...the Viewfinder is suited to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with a lot of the camera becomes close to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the digital camera body. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS ...
...about 2 hours. Places where water can come into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of sand...the Viewfinder is suited to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with a lot of the camera becomes close to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the digital camera body. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS ...
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...picture with manual focus (MF 45 • Focusing 46 • When the subject is not in focus............46 6 VQT1U32 • Preventing jitter (camera shake 46 • Program shift 47 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 48 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ ...Using the Digital Zoom 48 Playing back Pictures 49 • Changing the Information Displayed on the playback screen 50 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 50...
...picture with manual focus (MF 45 • Focusing 46 • When the subject is not in focus............46 6 VQT1U32 • Preventing jitter (camera shake 46 • Program shift 47 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 48 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ ...Using the Digital Zoom 48 Playing back Pictures 49 • Changing the Information Displayed on the playback screen 50 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 50...
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... be set or will not work under some conditions 143 Troubleshooting 146 Number of recordable pictures 153 Specifications 156 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 159 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 160 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 161 Limited Warranty (For........ 110 • [SLIDE SHOW 110 • Ü [FAVORITE 111 • N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] ... 112 7 VQT1U32 ZOOM 102 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 102 • [BURST RATE 103 • [AUTO BRACKET 103 • [SELF-TIMER 103 • [COLOR SPACE 103 • [LONG SHTR NR 104 •...
... be set or will not work under some conditions 143 Troubleshooting 146 Number of recordable pictures 153 Specifications 156 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 159 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 160 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 161 Limited Warranty (For........ 110 • [SLIDE SHOW 110 • Ü [FAVORITE 111 • N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] ... 112 7 VQT1U32 ZOOM 102 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 102 • [BURST RATE 103 • [AUTO BRACKET 103 • [SELF-TIMER 103 • [COLOR SPACE 103 • [LONG SHTR NR 104 •...
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...Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (This is referred to as charger in these operating instructions.) 9 AC Cable 10 Video Cable 11 USB Connection Cable 12 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. 13 Strap 14 Body Cap (This is attached to the... 5.6 lens included in the DMC-G1K. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P159) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for ...
...Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (This is referred to as charger in these operating instructions.) 9 AC Cable 10 Video Cable 11 USB Connection Cable 12 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. 13 Strap 14 Body Cap (This is attached to the... 5.6 lens included in the DMC-G1K. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P159) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for ...
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...) 31 [REMOTE] socket (P131) 32 Strap eyelet (P17) • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 33 [HDMI] socket (P125, 126) 34 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (P118, 120, 124) 35 Card door (P23) 36 DC cable cover (P132) 23 21 22 24...
...) 31 [REMOTE] socket (P131) 32 Strap eyelet (P17) • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 33 [HDMI] socket (P125, 126) 34 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (P118, 120, 124) 35 Card door (P23) 36 DC cable cover (P132) 23 21 22 24...
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... for digital cameras. ∫ When using lenses other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be able to use some other than the lens included in DMC-G1K. There are some restrictions to catalogs/Web pages for the "Micro Four Thirds System". http://panasonic.co.... mount specification lens¢ 2 Four Thirds mount specification lens 3 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1) 4 Micro Four Thirds mount specification camera (DMC-G1) 5 Four Thirds mount specification camera ¢ It cannot be used . If you use of the lens you are using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; differs...
... for digital cameras. ∫ When using lenses other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be able to use some other than the lens included in DMC-G1K. There are some restrictions to catalogs/Web pages for the "Micro Four Thirds System". http://panasonic.co.... mount specification lens¢ 2 Four Thirds mount specification lens 3 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1) 4 Micro Four Thirds mount specification camera (DMC-G1) 5 Four Thirds mount specification camera ¢ It cannot be used . If you use of the lens you are using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; differs...
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Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is shaken, When zoom is used . (P58 or [ ] will become dark, so this case, the subject will appear depending on the lower portion of the ... activated. • Flash modes cannot be switched using the menu in Intelligent auto mode. Compensating the Exposure You can compensate the exposure. Especially with [ ] or [ ], digital red-eye reduction (P59) is executed, and the time until the second flash is longer, so subject should not move until the second flash is...
Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is shaken, When zoom is used . (P58 or [ ] will become dark, so this case, the subject will appear depending on the lower portion of the ... activated. • Flash modes cannot be switched using the menu in Intelligent auto mode. Compensating the Exposure You can compensate the exposure. Especially with [ ] or [ ], digital red-eye reduction (P59) is executed, and the time until the second flash is longer, so subject should not move until the second flash is...
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...taking a picture of composition when the AF mode is set to [Ø], it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is set to focus • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast • When recording subjects through windows or... near subjects Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P100), a tripod, the self-timer (P68) or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; We recommend using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Aperture value¢ E Shutter...
...taking a picture of composition when the AF mode is set to [Ø], it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is set to focus • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast • When recording subjects through windows or... near subjects Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P100), a tripod, the self-timer (P68) or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; We recommend using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Aperture value¢ E Shutter...
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... Taking Pictures with [ ] (P98) ¢1 This is the equivalent value for a 35 mm film camera. ¢2 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ∫ ...to record landscapes in DMC-G1K is set in the Intelligent auto mode. • The digital zoom cannot be effective. • When using the digital zoom, we recommend using... a tripod and the self-timer (P68) for further enlargement. Conditions None Set the [EX. ZOOM] in the center out of the 12...
... Taking Pictures with [ ] (P98) ¢1 This is the equivalent value for a 35 mm film camera. ¢2 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ∫ ...to record landscapes in DMC-G1K is set in the Intelligent auto mode. • The digital zoom cannot be effective. • When using the digital zoom, we recommend using... a tripod and the self-timer (P68) for further enlargement. Conditions None Set the [EX. ZOOM] in the center out of the 12...
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.... • Once it is locked, it will flash in the following cases: - When the recording location is not activated when using the digital zoom. A AF tracking frame (White) B AF tracking frame (Yellow) • AF area will continuously focus and exposure on dynamic tracking ...tracking function may fail to work in red, and disappear. When the face is focused. Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] When the camera detects a person's face, the following cases, the facial recognition function may not work , making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched...
.... • Once it is locked, it will flash in the following cases: - When the recording location is not activated when using the digital zoom. A AF tracking frame (White) B AF tracking frame (Yellow) • AF area will continuously focus and exposure on dynamic tracking ...tracking function may fail to work in red, and disappear. When the face is focused. Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] When the camera detects a person's face, the following cases, the facial recognition function may not work , making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched...
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.... • After canceling Power save mode, focus on the subject again. We recommend using the digital zoom. • Even if 2 is pressed in DMC-G1K is significantly narrowed. The effective focus range (depth of the picture may become difficult to measure... the focus distance. VQT1U32 73 Use this when taking pictures with manual focus or taking close -up pictures - Note • If you are taking close -up pictures. Therefore, if the distance between the camera...
.... • After canceling Power save mode, focus on the subject again. We recommend using the digital zoom. • Even if 2 is pressed in DMC-G1K is significantly narrowed. The effective focus range (depth of the picture may become difficult to measure... the focus distance. VQT1U32 73 Use this when taking pictures with manual focus or taking close -up pictures - Note • If you are taking close -up pictures. Therefore, if the distance between the camera...
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... press 2/1 to the optimal setting. - [SENSITIVITY]/Items other than [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in film mode/ [METERING MODE]/[FLASH SYNCHRO]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[ISO LIMIT SET] ∫ About the aperture value and the shutter speed when you select a creative setting • You can change the aperture value...hue of the picture may differ from the actual scene. • The following items cannot be set in advanced scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to set . • The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected advanced scene mode. ...
... press 2/1 to the optimal setting. - [SENSITIVITY]/Items other than [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in film mode/ [METERING MODE]/[FLASH SYNCHRO]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[ISO LIMIT SET] ∫ About the aperture value and the shutter speed when you select a creative setting • You can change the aperture value...hue of the picture may differ from the actual scene. • The following items cannot be set in advanced scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to set . • The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected advanced scene mode. ...
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... _: AdobeRGB 3 File number 4 JPG: Pictures RW2: Pictures in RAW files MISC: DPOF print Favorite VQT1U32 119 Note • Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Since SELECT SET MENU there is no need to set the Write-Protect switch of the SDHC memory... when importing pictures from the PC. Double-click on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (P132). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off before removing the hardware. If the icon is not displayed, check that [...
... _: AdobeRGB 3 File number 4 JPG: Pictures RW2: Pictures in RAW files MISC: DPOF print Favorite VQT1U32 119 Note • Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Since SELECT SET MENU there is no need to set the Write-Protect switch of the SDHC memory... when importing pictures from the PC. Double-click on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (P132). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off before removing the hardware. If the icon is not displayed, check that [...
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... images recorded on the screen. • Is it cannot be played back by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air. A characteristic of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take a picture with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the... rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P112) • You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens that has been recorded with other cameras might display a different date to the recorded date during the Calendar Playback.
... images recorded on the screen. • Is it cannot be played back by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air. A characteristic of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take a picture with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the... rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P112) • You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens that has been recorded with other cameras might display a different date to the recorded date during the Calendar Playback.
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Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-G1): Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 9.3 V 2.8 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.6 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.6 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 13,060,000 pixels, Primary...
Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-G1): Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 9.3 V 2.8 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.6 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.6 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 13,060,000 pixels, Primary...
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... Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups (1 aspherical lens) In focus distance: 0.3 m (0.99 feet) to ¶ (from the tip of the lens to the base side of view: 75x (Wide) to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A DIGITAL CAMERA 9.3 V 1.2 A CHARGE 8.4 V 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLB13PP): Information for your safety Voltage: 7.2 V Interchangeable Lens (H-FS014045) "LUMIX G VARIO...
... Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups (1 aspherical lens) In focus distance: 0.3 m (0.99 feet) to ¶ (from the tip of the lens to the base side of view: 75x (Wide) to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A DIGITAL CAMERA 9.3 V 1.2 A CHARGE 8.4 V 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLB13PP): Information for your safety Voltage: 7.2 V Interchangeable Lens (H-FS014045) "LUMIX G VARIO...
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Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BLB13PP DMW-FL500 DMW-FL360 DMW-FL220 1 H-FS045200 : DMW-LMC52 : DMW... RP-SDV08GU1K RP-SDM06GU1K RP-SDM04GU1K RP-SDV04GU1K RP-SDM02GU1A RP-SDV02GU1A 32 GB SDHC Memory Card 16 GB SDHC Memory Card 12 GB SDHC Memory Card 8 GB SDHC Memory Card 6 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB SDHC...used. • Refer to use the filters compatible with that lens. • Read P14 for the lens included in DMC-G1K. If you are using other lenses, please use these filters for information about the battery charging time and the ...
Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BLB13PP DMW-FL500 DMW-FL360 DMW-FL220 1 H-FS045200 : DMW-LMC52 : DMW... RP-SDV08GU1K RP-SDM06GU1K RP-SDM04GU1K RP-SDV04GU1K RP-SDM02GU1A RP-SDV02GU1A 32 GB SDHC Memory Card 16 GB SDHC Memory Card 12 GB SDHC Memory Card 8 GB SDHC Memory Card 6 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB SDHC...used. • Refer to use the filters compatible with that lens. • Read P14 for the lens included in DMC-G1K. If you are using other lenses, please use these filters for information about the battery charging time and the ...
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... Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS...SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Digital Camera Model # 2. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1.
... Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS...SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Digital Camera Model # 2. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1.