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Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-G5 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. customers only) VQT4H13 F0612MC0 Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S.
Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-G5 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. customers only) VQT4H13 F0612MC0 Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S.
DMCG5 User Guide
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...• Changing the Clock Setting 30 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 31 Tips for taking good pictures 33 • Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function 33 Using the Viewfinder 34 • Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder 34 • About the Eye Sensor AF... the Information Displayed on the recording screen 40 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode 42 • Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects 45 • Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 46 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function 48 Taking Pictures with Your...
...• Changing the Clock Setting 30 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 31 Tips for taking good pictures 33 • Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function 33 Using the Viewfinder 34 • Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder 34 • About the Eye Sensor AF... the Information Displayed on the recording screen 40 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode 42 • Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects 45 • Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 46 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function 48 Taking Pictures with Your...
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...beach. Places where water can come into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may also become irreparable. - ...cause a malfunction or damage. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD Monitor is not dust/drip/water proof. This camera is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it for about ...
...beach. Places where water can come into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may also become irreparable. - ...cause a malfunction or damage. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD Monitor is not dust/drip/water proof. This camera is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it for about ...
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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 interchangeable lens (H-PS14042). • If any accessories are indicated as card in the text. ... in the text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in this owner's manual is based on the country or area where the...
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 interchangeable lens (H-PS14042). • If any accessories are indicated as card in the text. ... in the text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in this owner's manual is based on the country or area where the...
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Single (P38)/Burst (P89)/Auto bracket (P91)/Self-timer (P93) 21 [DISP.] button (P40, 60) - 9 - Before Use Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Self-timer indicator (P93)/ AF Assist Lamp (P168) 2 Sensor 3 Flash (P84) 4 Lens fitting mark (P17) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P18) 1 23 ...
Single (P38)/Burst (P89)/Auto bracket (P91)/Self-timer (P93) 21 [DISP.] button (P40, 60) - 9 - Before Use Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Self-timer indicator (P93)/ AF Assist Lamp (P168) 2 Sensor 3 Flash (P84) 4 Lens fitting mark (P17) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P18) 1 23 ...
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... 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 37 Shoulder strap eyelet (P20) • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the 37 camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 38 38 [REMOTE] socket (P208) 39 39 [HDMI] socket (P193) 40 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P193, 198... DC coupler cover 40 41 • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P208) 35 36 - 10 - Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 30 Camera ON/OFF switch (P29) 31 Status indicator (P29) 32 Intelligent Auto button (P42) 33...
... 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 37 Shoulder strap eyelet (P20) • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the 37 camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 38 38 [REMOTE] socket (P208) 39 39 [HDMI] socket (P193) 40 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P193, 198... DC coupler cover 40 41 • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P208) 35 36 - 10 - Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 30 Camera ON/OFF switch (P29) 31 Status indicator (P29) 32 Intelligent Auto button (P42) 33...
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Before Use LCD Monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc. This is convenient as it with your needs. that you cannot get ... LCD monitor after opening it allows you . ∫ Taking pictures at a high angle • This is convenient when there is recommended that are in the camera body.
Before Use LCD Monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc. This is convenient as it with your needs. that you cannot get ... LCD monitor after opening it allows you . ∫ Taking pictures at a high angle • This is convenient when there is recommended that are in the camera body.
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... , a little extra pressure may impair visibility or operability.) • If a commercially available LCD protection sheet is not responsive. • Avoid letting the hand holding the camera accidently apply pressure to touch the center of the desired icon. This can also be required if you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet...
... , a little extra pressure may impair visibility or operability.) • If a commercially available LCD protection sheet is not responsive. • Avoid letting the hand holding the camera accidently apply pressure to touch the center of the desired icon. This can also be required if you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet...
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... which the guide is possible to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by operating the buttons. or Press 3/4/2/1 Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is not displayed, you can make settings and selections by pressing. Even on menu screens etc. e.g.: Rotating left...
... which the guide is possible to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by operating the buttons. or Press 3/4/2/1 Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is not displayed, you can make settings and selections by pressing. Even on menu screens etc. e.g.: Rotating left...
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... Exposure compensation is operable. (In the Manual Exposure Mode: Aperture setting is operable.) • Exit the menu after it is replaced, the camera automatically assigns the setting suitable for Exposure Compensation (P88). Slide the lever to left or right to operate. ∫ To assign a function to...Function Lever] in use. • When using an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that supports the power zoom (electrically operated zoom), the camera assigns the [ZOOM] operation. • When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS014042, H-FS45150) that does not support the power zoom, the...
... Exposure compensation is operable. (In the Manual Exposure Mode: Aperture setting is operable.) • Exit the menu after it is replaced, the camera automatically assigns the setting suitable for Exposure Compensation (P88). Slide the lever to left or right to operate. ∫ To assign a function to...Function Lever] in use. • When using an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that supports the power zoom (electrically operated zoom), the camera assigns the [ZOOM] operation. • When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS014042, H-FS45150) that does not support the power zoom, the...
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... use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses. - Refer to catalogs/Web pages for details about the 3D interchangeable lens. - 16 - http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is compatible with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1...mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R: optional), you can use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm film camera. (It will be different depending on the lens used . Before Use About the Lens ∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens This unit...
... use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses. - Refer to catalogs/Web pages for details about the 3D interchangeable lens. - 16 - http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is compatible with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1...mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R: optional), you can use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm film camera. (It will be different depending on the lens used . Before Use About the Lens ∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens This unit...
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... direction of the arrow to detach them. • Do not put your hands inside the mount. 2 Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of dirt or dust. Refer to the... as the lens mount may get scratched. 3 Detach the lens cap. - 17 - Preparation Changing the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of the arrow until it clicks. • Do not press the lens release button D ...
... direction of the arrow to detach them. • Do not put your hands inside the mount. 2 Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of dirt or dust. Refer to the... as the lens mount may get scratched. 3 Detach the lens cap. - 17 - Preparation Changing the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of the arrow until it clicks. • Do not press the lens release button D ...
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... lens contact point does not get scratched. Note • It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get inside. • Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens barrel has retracted. (Do not...
... lens contact point does not get scratched. Note • It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get inside. • Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens barrel has retracted. (Do not...
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... strap. Note • Use the shoulder strap around your neck. - Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. 1 Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the other side of the stopper. 4 Pull the other... that it will not come out. • Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap through the hole on the camera body. Do not wrap the strap around the neck. - 20 -
... strap. Note • Use the shoulder strap around your neck. - Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. 1 Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the other side of the stopper. 4 Pull the other... that it will not come out. • Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap through the hole on the camera body. Do not wrap the strap around the neck. - 20 -
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Please be advised that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used , we recommend that we are made available for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use with this unit It ... is shipped. To ensure that safe products are used . • Use the dedicated charger and battery. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is a possibility that these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to fire or explosion. plug-in some markets. Charge the battery before...
Please be advised that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used , we recommend that we are made available for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use with this unit It ... is shipped. To ensure that safe products are used . • Use the dedicated charger and battery. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is a possibility that these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to fire or explosion. plug-in some markets. Charge the battery before...
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...160 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (4 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • ...Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Optical Image stabilizer function, ...
...160 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (4 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • ...Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Optical Image stabilizer function, ...
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... used Playback time Approx. 190 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is reduced. - When flash is used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of [LCD Mode]. - Using the [AUTO] of [LCD Mode] or [MODE1] of the battery...
... used Playback time Approx. 190 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is reduced. - When flash is used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of [LCD Mode]. - Using the [AUTO] of [LCD Mode] or [MODE1] of the battery...
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... the card until it . This is turned off completely. (Otherwise, this unit is not a malfunction. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off . • We recommend using it securely all the way until you hear a "click" while being...door. 2: Slide the release lever in the direction of this product. 2 Battery: Being careful about the direction in the direction of time after using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine...
... the card until it . This is turned off completely. (Otherwise, this unit is not a malfunction. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off . • We recommend using it securely all the way until you hear a "click" while being...door. 2: Slide the release lever in the direction of this product. 2 Battery: Being careful about the direction in the direction of time after using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine...
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... Please confirm the latest information on the card. • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not subject the camera to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. Check via the label on the card may no further data writing, deletion or... unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • This unit is compatible with UHS-I standard...
... Please confirm the latest information on the card. • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not subject the camera to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. Check via the label on the card may no further data writing, deletion or... unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • This unit is compatible with UHS-I standard...
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Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. • The status indicator 1 lights when you touch [Don't show this unit on. • If the language select screen is displayed. ON OFF 2 Touch [...
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. • The status indicator 1 lights when you touch [Don't show this unit on. • If the language select screen is displayed. ON OFF 2 Touch [...