Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

							- 111 -
Recording
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 automatically adjusted according to the 
brightness.
•Maximum [ISO1600]¢
(Intelligent)The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the 
subject and the brightness.•Maximum [ISO1600]¢
160/200/400/800/1600/3200/
6400/12800The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
(When the [ISO Increments] in [Rec] menu 
(P154) is set to 
[1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will 
increase.)
160 12800
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors)
When it is dark
Shutter speed SlowFast
Noise LessIncreased
Jitter of the subject IncreasedLess
AUTO AUTO1601602002004004008008001600160032003200640064001280012800 
						

							- 112 -
Recording
∫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.
•
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 flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to  P86.•When [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON], the lSO sensitivity can be set up to [ISO 1600].•When [Direct Focus Area]  (P100) is set to [ON], the operations on the cursor buttons translate to 
movements of the AF area. Set using the Quick Menu  (P68). 
						

							- 113 -
Recording
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].
•
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 each of the function buttons.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
[Rec] menu/Recording functions
•
[One Push AE] (P116)•[Preview]  (P115)
•[Level Gauge]  (P41)•[Focus Area Set]•[Photo Style] (P147)
•[Aspect Ratio] (P149)•[Picture Size] (P149)•[Quality] (P150)
•[Focus Mode]  (P36)•[Metering Mode]  (P151)•[HDR] (P151)
•[Flash]  (P84)
•[Flash Adjust.]  (P153)•[i.Resolution] (P154)
•[i.Dynamic] (P152)•[Digital Zoom]  (P80)•[Electronic Shutter]  (P156)
•[Stabilizer] (P78)•[Sensitivity]  ( P 111 )•[White Balance]  (P106)
•[AF Mode] (P95)•[Drive Mode] (Single  (P38)/Burst  (P89)/
Auto bracket  (P91)/Self-timer (P93) )
•[Playback] (P56)
 [Motion Picture] menu
•
[Motion Pic. Set]  (P159, 160)•[Picture Mode]  (P55)
•[Ex. Tele Conv.] (P80)
 [Custom] menu
•
[Function Lever]  (P15)•[Histogram] (P164)•[Guide Line]  (P165)
•[Step Zoom] (P169)•[Zoom Speed]  (P169)•[Rec Area] (P171)
0í0÷0ç0Ð0í0ä0å
0ç10Ô
·
0â0ç0Ð0â0æ0Á0í0ð0ä0ì
0ç10Ò
0ç10Ó 
						

							- 114 -
Recording
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 buttons with touch operations
[Fn4] and [Fn5] are used by touching function buttons.
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [Fn4] or  [Fn5].
•The assigned function will operate. 
						

							- 115 -
Recording
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 
shutter speed preview will be displayed like a time-rel ease film. It is used in cases such as stopping 
the movement of running water.
1Set [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] menu to [Preview].
•This is the procedure for setting [Fn2].
2Switch to confirmation screen by pressing [Fn2].
•Screen is switched every time [Fn2] is pressed.
∫ Depth of field properties
¢1 Recording conditions
¢ 2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc.
¢ 3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background etc.
Note
•It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.•Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second.
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)
Normal recording 
screen Effects of Aperture Effects of Shutter 
Speed
¢1
Aperture valueSmallLarge
Focus length of the lensTe l eWide
Distance to the subjectNearDistant
Depth of field (effective focus range)  Shallow (Narrow)¢ 2 Deep (Wide)¢3 
						

							- 116 -
Recording
Applicable modes: 
When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a 
suitable exposure setting.
•
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 exposure by 
changing the aperture value or shutter speed
–When recording using the flash–In Preview Mode  (P115)
–When using a lens that includes an aperture ring
Note
•In Program AE Mode, you can cancel program shift by pressing function button.
Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)
How to tell if the exposure is not adequate
•If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red  A when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway.
•If the Manual Exposure Assistance is anything other than   when 
in Manual Exposure mode. For more details on Manual Exposure 
Assistance, refer to  P119.
1Set the [Fn Button Set] of the [Custom] menu to [One Push AE].
•This is the procedure for setting [Fn1].
2(When exposure is not adequate) Press [Fn1] .
Recording 
ModeSettings that change
Aperture valueShutter speed
Aperture value/ Shutter speed
16400040004000
3.53.53.500-3-3
A
160
SS SS
SS
F15 250
4.0 5.6 8.0 1256030
60
60
60
3.501604000 4000
4000
3.5
3.5
3.500-3-3 
						

							- 117 -
Recording
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 visible on the recording screen. To check on 
the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P115)
Note
•The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the 
playback screen.
•Rotate the rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter]. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink when 
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•When using a lens having an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to [A] to activate the 
rear dial setting. At positions other than [A], the ring setting will take priority.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Aperture value:
ReducesAperture value:
Increases
It becomes easier to defocus 
the background.A Aperture value
B Exposure meterIt becomes easier to maintain 
focus as far as the background.
SS
SSFF60 4
11 16 22 8
1530
222222
AB 
						

							- 118 -
Recording
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 screen, please use [Preview].  (P115)
Note
•The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the 
playback screen.
•Rotate the rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter]. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink when 
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•Display of the shutter speed will count down when the shutter speed is set slow and the shutter 
button is pressed all the way.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
•When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160th of a second. 
(P87)
•The shutter speed slower than 1 second is not available when [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON].
•The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [AUT O] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Shutter-Priority AE Mode while the [Sensitivity] is set to [ ] (Intelligent).
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
Shutter speed:
SlowShutter speed:
Fast
It becomes easier to express 
movement.A Shutter speed
B Exposure meterIt becomes easier to freeze 
movement.
SSSSSS
F10008.0 5.6 4.0 40002000
400040004000
AB 
						

							- 119 -
Recording
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 of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording 
screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview].  (P115)
Manual Exposure Mode
Aperture value
Reduces
It becomes easier to defocus 
the background.Increases
It becomes easier to maintain 
focus as far as the background.
Shutter speed
Slow
It becomes easier to express 
movement.Fast
It becomes easier to freeze 
movement.
SS SS
SS
F125
8
5.64.0 8.0 1160
3015
30
30
30
5.600-3-3
C
BD A 
						

							- 120 -
Recording
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
•
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.
•
We recommend using a tripod or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional) when you take pictures 
with the shutter speed set to [B]. Refer to  P208 for information about the remote shutter.
•If you set the shutter speed to [B], [B] is displayed on the screen.
•When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a sufficiently charged battery.  (P21)•When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], noise may become visible. To avoid picture 
noise, we recommend setting [Long Shtr NR] in the [Rec] menu to [ON] before taking pictures.  (P155)
•The Manual Exposure Assistance does not appear.•This cannot be used when [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON].
Note
•The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the 
playback screen.
•Rotate the rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter]. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink when 
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•Display of the shutter speed will count down when the shutter speed is set to slow and the shutter 
button is pressed all the way.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160th of a second.  (P87)•The shutter speed slower than 1 second is not available when [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON].
•The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [ISO160] when you switch the Recording Mode to Manual 
exposure while the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ] (Intelligent).
•When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes priority.
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
0 0
0
 3030
0 0
0µ3µ3