Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

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∫About the zoom operations with interchangeable lens
∫ Zoom operations with the function lever of this unit
∫ Screen display
¢This zoom slider is disp layed when using an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that 
supports the power zoom.
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When using an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that supports the power zoom, Extended Tele 
Conversion becomes available after zooming  in to the Tele end of the optical zoom.
•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
When using the...

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Note
•When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from the 
angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom  factor is different between them. Angle of view 
for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [Rec Area] (P171)  setting to the mode 
you wish to record in.
•When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P93) for taking 
pictures.
•Extended Tele Conversion for still picture and [Digital...

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You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom)
(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recoding are operable)
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When using the interchangeable lenses (H-FS014042/H-FS45150) that do not support power 
zoom, the zoom operation is limited to Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recoding.
1Touch [ ] .
2Touch [ ] .
•The slide bar is displayed.
3Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide 
bar.
•The zoom speed varies depending on the touched position....

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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Applicable modes: 
ATo open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
BTo close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
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Be sure to close the flash when not in use.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash is 
closed.
Note
•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Applicable modes: 
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
•Open the flash.
1Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu.  (P64)
2Touch the item.
•Exit the menu...

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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Scene Guide Mode)
¢Cannot be set using the [Rec] menu. [ ] is set when the flash is opened.  (P44)
‰Œ
Intelligent Auto Mode —
¢—¢—¢—¢±
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode —
¢—¢—¢—¢±
Program AE Mode ±±±±±
Aperture-Priority AE Mode ±±±±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode ±±—— ±
Manual Exposure Mode ±±—— ±
Creative Control Mode ————±
Scene Guide Mode...

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•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. When changing scene using Scene 
Guide Mode, the Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the default value with each change 
of scene.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
∫The available flash range
If the distance to the subject is close when taking a picture using a flash, part of the...

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.¢2 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.•When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160 of a second.
•In Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
Note
•When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if the subject is too close. If [Highlight] of 
the...

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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the backg round. Look at the following examples.
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The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of  j5EV to i 5EV. When 
recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of 
j 3EV to i 3EV.
•Select [0] to return to the original exposure.•Rotate the rear dial to display the...

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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Applicable modes: 
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group  (P173).
1Press 4 () .
2Touch burst icon ([ ], etc.).
3Touch the burst speed.
¢1 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 Depending on the recording conditions, the number of frames in a burst may be reduced. (For 
example, when [i.Resolution] of the recording m enu is set to [EXTENDED], the...

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4Touch [Set].
5Focus on the subject and take a picture.
AWhen Burst Mode is set to high speed [H].
•Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
∫Focusing in Burst Mode
The focus changes depending on the setting for [Focus Priority]  (P167) in the [Custom] menu 
and the setting for [Focus Mode]  (P36) in the [Rec] menu.
¢ 1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], the focus is fixed on the first picture.
¢ 2 The burst speed may become slower because...