Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

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Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes: 
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables 
pictures to be taken even in dark places wi thout the resulting pictures coming out dark.
1Press 3 ().
2Touch the ISO sensitivity.
¢When the [ISO Limit Set]  (P154) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set 
automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set].
ISO sensitivitySettings
AUTO The ISO sensitivity is...

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∫About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera 
detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO 
sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to 
minimize the jitter of the subject.
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The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously 
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•For the focus range of...

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Using the function button
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific 
buttons and icons.
To use those functions, press [Fn1], [Fn2] or [Fn3] or 
touch [Fn4] or [Fn5].
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To use [Fn1], set the [AF/AE LOCK / Fn1] of the [Custom] 
menu to [Fn1].
•To use [Fn3], set the [LVF/LCD / Fn3] of the [Custom] 
menu to [Fn3].
1Touch [Fn1], [Fn2], [Fn3], [Fn4] or 
[Fn5] from the [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] menu.
2Touch the function you want to assign.
•Assign your favorite functions to...

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Note
•Some functions cannot be used depending on the mode or displayed screen.•When [Level Gauge] is enabled, you can turn the tilt sensor display on/off.  (P41)•When set to [Focus Area Set], it is possible to display the position setting screen of either AF area or 
MF Assist.
•[Playback] can be set to [Fn1] and [Fn3].•In [Miniature Effect], [One Point Color] of Creative Control Mode, [Fn2] cannot be used.
•[Fn4] and [Fn5] cannot be used when the viewfinder is in use.
∫Using function...

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Applicable modes: 
The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode.
•Confirm the effects of aperture:  You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before 
taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set.
•Confirm the effects of shutter speed:  Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture 
that will be taken with that shutter speed. When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the...

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Applicable modes: 
When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a 
suitable exposure setting.
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The exposure meter is displayed, and the aperture and shutter speed are changed to give a 
suitable exposure. Which items of the settings change will depend on the Recording Mode.
•In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set. (Exposure meter is displayed)–When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to achieve adequate...

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Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Recording Mode: 
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the 
aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation 
every time the rear dial is pressed.
•The effects of the set aperture value will not be...

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When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. 
When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed.
•It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation 
every time the rear dial is pressed.
•The effects of the set shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen. To check on 
the recording...

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Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the 
exposure.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter 
speed.
AExposure meter
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
D Manual Exposure Assistance
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every 
time the rear dial is pressed.
•The effects...

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∫Manual Exposure Assistance
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The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the 
playback screen.
∫ About [B] (Bulb)
If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is pressed 
fully (up to about 120 seconds).
The shutter closes if you release the shutter button.
Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of fireworks, a 
night scene etc.
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We recommend using a tripod...