Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual
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∫Functions that work automatically
•The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the optimal settings.
∫ Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition
The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [ š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking
function will work. The AF tracking function will also work if you press [ ] and then press
the shutter button halfway.
•
When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is set, an eye closer to the camera will be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/49552/w300_panasonic-camera-lumix-dmc-gh4-owners-manual-30.png "Page 31
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∫Functions that work automatically
•The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the optimal settings.
∫ Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition
The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [ š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking
function will work. The AF tracking function will also work if you press [ ] and then press
the shutter button halfway.
•
When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is set, an eye closer to the camera will be...")
31 Easy Recording (ENG) VQT5H68 ∫Functions that work automatically •The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the optimal settings. ∫ Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [ š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking function will work. The AF tracking function will also work if you press [ ] and then press the shutter button halfway. • When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is set, an eye closer to the camera will be...
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When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the
background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures
and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.
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When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the
background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures
and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.
2Set the blurriness by...")
32 Easy Recording VQT5H68 (ENG) When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ] is displayed on the screen. You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. 1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen. 2Set the blurriness by...
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Taking Pictures with different image effects
(Creative Control Mode)
This mode records with additional image effects.You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press 3/4 to select the image effects (filters).
•The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A.
•You can also select the image effects (filters) by touching the example images.
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Taking Pictures with different image effects
(Creative Control Mode)
This mode records with additional image effects.You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press 3/4 to select the image effects (filters).
•The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A.
•You can also select the image effects (filters) by touching the example images.
3Press [MENU/SET]...")
33 Easy Recording (ENG) VQT5H68 Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) This mode records with additional image effects.You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2Press 3/4 to select the image effects (filters). •The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A. •You can also select the image effects (filters) by touching the example images. 3Press [MENU/SET]...
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Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
Applicable modes:
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the
Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
3Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/49552/w300_panasonic-camera-lumix-dmc-gh4-owners-manual-33.png "Page 34
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Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
Applicable modes:
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the
Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
3Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a...")
34 Easy Recording VQT5H68 (ENG) Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. ∫To cancel the Touch Shutter function Touch [ ] . Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Applicable modes: 1Touch [ ]. 2Touch [ ]. •Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible. 3Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a...
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You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face.
∫Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE)
Applicable modes:
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•The setting screen for the brightness optimization position
is displayed.
3Touch the subject you want to optimize the
brightness for.
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You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face.
∫Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE)
Applicable modes:
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•The setting screen for the brightness optimization position
is displayed.
3Touch the subject you want to optimize the
brightness for.
•Touching...")
35 Easy Recording (ENG) VQT5H68 You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face. ∫Canceling the Touch AE function Touch [ ] . Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE) Applicable modes: 1Touch [ ]. 2Touch [ ]. •The setting screen for the brightness optimization position is displayed. 3Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness for. •Touching...
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Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording
condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in various scenes.
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is
pressed halfway is set.
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC].
∫About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever
In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu, you can assign [AFS] or
[AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/49552/w300_panasonic-camera-lumix-dmc-gh4-owners-manual-35.png "Page 36
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Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording
condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in various scenes.
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is
pressed halfway is set.
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC].
∫About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever
In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu, you can assign [AFS] or
[AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the...")
36 Recording VQT5H68 (ENG) Taking Pictures with Auto Focus By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in various scenes. The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set. Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC]. ∫About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu, you can assign [AFS] or [AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the...
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This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.
1Press [].
2Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
Selecting the Auto Focus Mode
Applicable modes:
([Face/Eye
Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face
and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while
the exposure will be optimized for the face. (When
[Metering Mode] is set to [ ])
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This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.
1Press [].
2Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
Selecting the Auto Focus Mode
Applicable modes:
([Face/Eye
Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face
and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while
the exposure will be optimized for the face. (When
[Metering Mode] is set to [ ])
•Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes...")
37 Recording (ENG) VQT5H68 This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. 1Press []. 2Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press [MENU/SET]. Selecting the Auto Focus Mode Applicable modes: ([Face/Eye Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face and eyes. An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while the exposure will be optimized for the face. (When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ]) •Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes...
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∫Changing the eye to be in focus
Touch the eye to be in focus.
•Touch the eye in the yellow frame. If you touch any other
location, the AF area setting screen will be displayed. (P38)
•If you touch [ ] or press [MENU/SET], the eye focus setting
will be canceled.
∫Locking the subject to be tracked ( [Tracking])
Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press
the shutter button halfway.
A AF tracking frame
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∫Changing the eye to be in focus
Touch the eye to be in focus.
•Touch the eye in the yellow frame. If you touch any other
location, the AF area setting screen will be displayed. (P38)
•If you touch [ ] or press [MENU/SET], the eye focus setting
will be canceled.
∫Locking the subject to be tracked ( [Tracking])
Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press
the shutter button halfway.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will turn green when the camera detects the...")
38 Recording VQT5H68 (ENG) ∫Changing the eye to be in focus Touch the eye to be in focus. •Touch the eye in the yellow frame. If you touch any other location, the AF area setting screen will be displayed. (P38) •If you touch [ ] or press [MENU/SET], the eye focus setting will be canceled. ∫Locking the subject to be tracked ( [Tracking]) Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press the shutter button halfway. A AF tracking frame •AF area will turn green when the camera detects the...
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4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•AF area with the same function as [Ø] is displayed in the touched position, when the [š] is selected.
Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [ ] is touched.
The 49 AF areas are divided into groups, each consisting of 9
areas (on the edge of the screen, 6 or 4 areas).
1Press [].
2Select [ ] and press 4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
3Press 3/4/ 2/1 to select an AF area group.
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4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•AF area with the same function as [Ø] is displayed in the touched position, when the [š] is selected.
Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [ ] is touched.
The 49 AF areas are divided into groups, each consisting of 9
areas (on the edge of the screen, 6 or 4 areas).
1Press [].
2Select [ ] and press 4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
3Press 3/4/ 2/1 to select an AF area group.
•You can also select a group by touching...")
39 Recording (ENG) VQT5H68 4Press [MENU/SET] to set. •AF area with the same function as [Ø] is displayed in the touched position, when the [š] is selected. Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [ ] is touched. The 49 AF areas are divided into groups, each consisting of 9 areas (on the edge of the screen, 6 or 4 areas). 1Press []. 2Select [ ] and press 4. •AF area setting screen is displayed. 3Press 3/4/ 2/1 to select an AF area group. •You can also select a group by touching...
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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Press [].
3Press 3/4/2/1 to determine the area to be
enlarged, and press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF Assist) (P103)
•If you press [DISP.], the area to be enlarged will be reset to the center.
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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Press [].
3Press 3/4/2/1 to determine the area to be
enlarged, and press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF Assist) (P103)
•If you press [DISP.], the area to be enlarged will be reset to the center.
4Adjust the...")
40 Recording VQT5H68 (ENG) Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. 1Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. 2Press []. 3Press 3/4/2/1 to determine the area to be enlarged, and press [MENU/SET]. •The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF Assist) (P103) •If you press [DISP.], the area to be enlarged will be reset to the center. 4Adjust the...