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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-GF5
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Taking a Still picture................................32 Contents • How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFF/AFC).....................32 • Taking a Still picture..........................34 Before Use • Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function.................................35 Care of the camera ...................................5 • Switching the Information Displayed Standard Accessories ...............................6 on the recording screen ....................36 Na
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• [Glistening Water]............................117 • [Clear Nightscape]...........................117 Recording • [Cool Night Sky] ..............................117 • [Warm Glowing Nightscape]............118 Optical Image Stabilizer ..........................74 • [Artistic Nightscape] ........................118 Taking Pictures with the Zoom................76 • [Glittering Illuminations]...................118 • Zooming using touch operations.......78 • [Clear Night Portrait]....................
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Using the [Rec] Menu............................139 • [Photo Style]....................................139 Playback/Editing • [Aspect Ratio]..................................141 • [Picture Size]...................................141 Using the [Playback] Menu....................160 • [Quality]...........................................142 • [2D/3D Settings] ..............................160 • [Sensitivity]......................................143 • [Slide Show] ...................................
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Before Use Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not record if you: – Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor. This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc. • Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space
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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 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. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in t
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Before Use Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 2 3 1 1 Sensor 2Flash (P79) 3 Self-timer indicator (P88)/ AF Assist Lamp (P156) 4 Lens fitting mark (P14) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P13) 45 6 7 8 Flash open button (P79) 9 Touch screen/LCD monitor (P10) 8 10 Playback button (P51, 55) 11 [Q.MENU/Fn1] button (P65, 103)/ Delete/Return button (P58, 62) 12 [MENU/SET] button (P11, 60) 13 Control dial (P11) 14 Cursor buttons (P11) 3/Exposure Compensation button (P41, 83, 1
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Before Use 16 Shoulder strap eyelet (P16) • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 16 using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 17 17 [HDMI] socket (P177) 18 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P177, 182, 185, 18 186) 19 Stereo microphone (P153) • Be careful not to cover the microphone with 19 20 21 your finger. Doing so may make it difficult to record sound. 20 Shutter button (P34) 21 Motion picture button (P48) 22 Speaker (P68) • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger.
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Before Use ∫ Lens H-PS14042 H-FS014042 (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/ (LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 31 32 33 34 35 31 36 37 38 39 34 35 H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.) 31 Lens surface 32 Zoom lever (P76) 33 Focus lever (P96) 34 Contact point 35 Lens fitting mark (P14) 36 Focus ring (P96) 37 Tele 38 Wide 31 36 34 35 39 Zoom ring (P76) - 9 -
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Before Use Touch screen This touch screen is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen Drag To touch and release the touch screen. A movement without releasing the touch screen. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting This is used to move the AF area, operate icons or images displayed on the touch the slide bar, etc. screen. This can also be used to move to the next • When selecting features using the touch image during playback, etc. screen, be sure to touch the center of the desir
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Before Use Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 3/4/2/1. or Press 3/4/2/1 Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button if a guide like the one shown on the right
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Before Use About the Lens ∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). ∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional). ∫ Leica mount specification lens • When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R: optional), you can use Leica M Mo
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Preparation Preparation Changing the Lens By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P195 when dirt or dust gets on the lens. Detaching the lens Preparations: Attach the lens cap. • When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), change the lens only after turning the power
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Preparation Attaching the lens Preparations: Remove the rear lens cap from the lens. • If the body cap is fitted to the camera, remove it. Align the lens fitting marks A (red marks) and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. • Do not press the lens release button B when you attach a lens. • Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched. • Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording. Note • Do not
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Preparation 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. To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) • The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-H014) does not have a lens hood. Insert the lens hood into
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Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper. Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper. Pull the other side of the shoulder strap and the
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Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any
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Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes – The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an
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Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the screen. • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. ∫ Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode) When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures Recor
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Preparation ∫ Recording motion pictures – [AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH]) When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used Recordable time Approx. 130 min Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Recordable time Approx. 120 min Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Recordable time Approx. 140 min Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min – [MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to
