Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

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Before Use
∫Lens
H-PS14042
(LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14 – 42 mm/
F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) H-FS014042
(LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/
F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
H-FS45150
(LUMIX G VARIO 45 – 150 mm/
F4.0 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
1 Lens surface
2 Zoom lever  (P81)
3 Focus lever  (P101)
4 Contact point
5 Lens fitting mark  (P17)
6 Focus ring (P101)
7 Zoom ring (P81)
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32167 4 51
67 4 5
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Before Use
At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. 
Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.
1Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180 o)
2 It can be rotated 180 o forward.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
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Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use 
excessive force as it may be damaged.
The LCD monitor can be rotated to suit your needs.  This is convenient as it allows you to take 
pictures from various angles  by adjusting the LCD monitor.
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Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.
∫ Taking pictures at a high angle
•This is convenient when there is someone in front of you and you cannot get close to the subject.
•It can only be rotated 90 o towards you.
∫ Taking pictures at a low angle
•This is convenient when taking pictures of  flowers etc. that are in a low position.
•It can be rotated 180o forward.
Note
•When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to 
prevent dirt and scratches.
LCD Monitor 
						

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Before Use
This touch screen detects pressure.Note
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If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection 
sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. 
(Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or 
operability.)
•If a commercially available LCD protection sheet is used,  a little 
extra pressure  may be required if you notice that the touch 
screen is not responsive.
•Avoid letting the hand holding the camera accidently apply 
pressure to the touch screen. Doing so may affect the touch 
screen operation.
•Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.•Do not operate with your fingernails.•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.
•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.•For information about the icons displayed on the touch screen, refer to “LCD Monitor Display/
Viewfinder Display” on P209 .
Touch screen
Touch the screen
To touch and release the touch screen.Drag
A movement without releasing the touch 
screen.
Use this to perform tasks such as selecting 
icons or images displayed on the touch 
screen.
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When selecting features using the touch screen, 
be sure to touch the center of the desired icon.
This is used to move the AF area, operate the 
slide bar, etc.
This can also be used to move to the next 
image during playback, etc. 
						

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Before Use
Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
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This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 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 is displayed.
Even on menu screens etc. on which the  guide is not displayed, you can 
make settings and selections by operating the buttons.
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, ro tating left or right, and deciding by pressing.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings, etc., 
are performed during the various settings.
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Rear dial is described as follows in this Owner’s Manual.
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
or
Press  3/4 /2 /1
Rear Dial
e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial 
						

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Before Use
Function lever can be used in 2 ways, for zoom operations (P81) and 
for Exposure Compensation  (P88).
Slide the lever to left or right to operate.
∫ To assign a function to the Function Lever
You can assign a function to the function lever  at [Function Lever] in the [Custom] menu. The 
default setting is [AUTO].
1Select [Function Lever] in the [Custom] menu. (P64)
2Touch the item.
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Exit the menu after it is set.
Function Lever
ItemSettings
[AUTO]
When the lens is replaced, the camera automatically assigns the setting 
suitable for the lens 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 camera assigns the [EXP.] operation.
[ZOOM]
Zoom operations are operable.
[EXP.]Exposure compensation is operable. (In the Manual Exposure Mode: 
Aperture setting is operable.) 
						

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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
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When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount  adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R:  optional), you 
can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
–For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from the 
rated distance.
–When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens]  (P172) to [ON].
There are functions that cannot be used, or the operation may be different depending on the 
lens used.
Auto Focus
¢/Auto aperture setting¢/[Eye Sensor AF]  (P35)/Defocus control function  (P48)/
[Stabilizer]  (P78)/Touch zoom  (P83)/[Shading Comp.] (P155) /[Quick AF] (P166)/[Power Zoom 
Lens]  (P169)
¢The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS014042 or H-FS45150) is compatible with the Auto 
Focus and automatic Aperture operation during  the recording of motion pictures. With the 
interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), when using the pow er zoom (electrically operated zoom); you 
can record motion pictures even more smoothly and quietly thanks to the powerful high AF 
following performance and silence design.
For details on the lens used, refer to the website. 
Note
•The available flash range etc. differs depending  on the aperture value of the lens you are using.•The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm film 
camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.)
Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.
About the lens and functions
Refer to catalogs/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
 (This Site is English only.) 
						

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Preparation
Changing the Lens
•Check that the camera is turned off.•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P213, P214  when dirt or dust gets on 
the lens.
1Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap  B in the direction of the arrow 
to detach them.
•Do not put your hands inside the mount.
2Align the lens fitting marks  C (red marks) on 
the camera body and the lens and then rotate 
the lens in the direction of the arrow until it 
clicks.
•Do not press the lens release button  D 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.
3Detach the lens cap.
Attaching the lens 
						

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Preparation
1Attach the lens cap.
2While pressing on the lens release button B, 
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and 
then remove.
•Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or 
dust does not get inside.
•Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does not 
get scratched.
Note
•It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach  the MC Protector (optional) to protect the lens 
surface when carrying. (P208)
Detaching the lens
•
When using the interchangeable lens 
(H-PS14042), change the lens only after turning 
this unit off and checking that the lens barrel has 
retracted. (Do not push in the lens barrel with your 
fingers. Doing so may damage the lens.)
A When retracting the lens barrel
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Preparation
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.
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The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) does not have a lens hood.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS014042)
Insert the lens hood into the lens 
with the short sides at the top and 
bottom, and turn in the direction of 
the arrow until it stops.
A Fitting to the mark.
To attach the lens hood that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150)
Insert the lens hood into the lens, 
and turn in the direction of the arrow 
until it stops.
Note
•When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens 
hood to the lens in the reverse direction.
•Hold the short sides of the flower shaped lens hood when attaching or 
detaching it.
Attaching the Lens Hood
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Preparation
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
1Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap 
eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
2Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring 
in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through 
the stopper.
3Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole 
on the other side of the stopper.
4Pull the other side of the shoulder 
strap and then check that it will not 
come out.
•Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other 
side of the shoulder strap.
Note
•Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.–It may result in injury or accident.•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.
–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
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