Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual

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The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except 
when set to flash.)
•Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed. 
(When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes)
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), 
and take the picture.
•When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [Focus/Release 
Priority] (P103) is set initially to [FOCUS].
•The focus range is different depending on the lens used.
•Even during menu operation or image playback, if you press the shutter button halfway, you 
can instantly set the camera ready for recording.
Press the motion picture button to start and stop recording a motion picture.
Start recording by pressing the motion picture 
button.
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture 
button again.
•Since motion picture recording stops only after you press the motion picture button, the sound 
of the operation may be noticeable. (P58)
Shutter button (Taking pictures)
When the interchangeable lens 
(H-HS12035) is used0.25 m (0.82 feet) to  ¶ (from the focus distance 
reference line)
Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)
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Rotate the mode dial to switch the Recording Mode.
Press the mode dial lock button 1 to 
release the lock.
•The dial is locked if the mode dial lock button is 
depressed. Each press locks/unlocks the dial.
Rotate the mode dial  2 and adjust the 
recording mode.
•After adjusting the recording mode, press the 
mode dial lock button to lock the dial.
Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)
Intelligent Auto Mode (P30)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P31)
Allows you to adjust the brightness and color hue when in Intelligent Auto Mode.
Program AE Mode (P51)
Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P52)
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P52)
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode (P52)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are 
manually adjusted.
Creative Video Mode (P62)
Records a motion picture with the aperture value and the shutter speed you 
specify. In this recording mode, all the motion picture functions become 
available. For example, you can record motion pictures in 4K (motion pictures 
with their size set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality]).
¢ You cannot take still pictures.
  Custom Mode (P86)
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Creative Control Mode (P33)
Record while checking the image effect.
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Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
•
This Owner ’s Manual describe operations of the rear dial/front dial as follows:
Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in  / / /  modes.
•In [Dial Set.] in the [Custom] menu, you can change the operation methods of the front dial and 
rear dial. (P104)
Rotating the control dial:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
•
The operation of rotating the control dial is illustrated as below in 
This Owner’s Manual.
Example: When rotating the control dial to the left or right:
Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
•
This Owner ’s Manual express the up, down, left, and right of the 
cursor button as 3/4/2 /1 .
Rear Dial/Front Dial
e.g.: When rotating the rear dial to the left 
or right e.g.: When rotating the front dial to the left 
or right
Mode dialRear DialFront dial
 (P51) Program Shift Program Shift
 (P52) Aperture value Aperture value
 (P52) Shutter speed Shutter speed
 (P52) Shutter speed Aperture value
Control Dial
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
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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.
•
By assigning [Cursor Button Lock] to a function button, you can disable the cursor buttons, the 
[MENU/SET] button, and the control dial. (P85)
Press [DISP.] to switch the information displayed on the 
screen.
•
Screen will switch as follows:
(Example of monitor display)
¢ 1 It is displayed when the [Monitor Info. Disp.] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. (P103)
Settings can be adjusted directly by touching each of the items displayed on the screen.
•If you set [Guide Line] in the [Custom] menu, the guide lines are displayed. (P103)•If no operation is performed, part of the information on the screen will gradually become darker 
after approximately 10 seconds has passed, and will no longer be displayed after 
approximately 1 minute has passed. Pressing the [DISP.] button or touching the monitor will 
make the display reappear. This operation is to prevent screen burn-in and is not a malfunction.
[DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)
In Recording Mode
With information Without 
information With information 
(tilt sensor display) Without 
information (tilt 
sensor display)
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•Screen will switch as follows:
¢ 1 If no operation is performed, part of the information on the screen will gradually become 
darker after approximately 10 seconds has passed, and will no longer be displayed after 
approximately 1 minute has passed. Pressing the [DISP.] button or touching the monitor will 
make the display reappear. This operation is to prevent screen burn-in and is not a 
malfunction.
¢ 2 This is displayed if [Highlight] (P103) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.A Eye sensor
Press [LVF].
•The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows:
¢ 3 If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts the 
focus as the eye sensor is activated. (P102)
In Playback Mode
With 
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Detailed 
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display Without 
information  (Highlight 
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∫Using the eye sensor to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder
Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye 
sensor to switch the display to the viewfinder automatically 
when you bring your eye or an object near it.
•
When the viewfinder surface becomes dirty, remove the eyecup, 
blow away the dust with a blower (commercially available), and 
wipe the surface lightly with a dry, soft cloth.
Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.
∫ Touch
To touch and release the touch screen.
•
When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to 
touch the center of the desired icon.
∫ Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
This can also be used to move to the next image during 
playback, etc.
∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
Pinch the touch panel apart (enlarge) or together 
(reduce) with two fingers.
Touch panel (Touch operations)
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Fn8
Fn9
Fn10
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Optical Image Stabilizer
The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record 
images with reduced jitter.
•
When using an interchangeable lens with O.I.S. switch (such as H-HS12035), stabilizer function is 
activated if the O.I.S. switch of the lens is set to [ON]. ([ ] is set at the time of purchase)
∫Setting the Stabilizer in the [Rec] menu1Select the menu. (P28)
2Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
Calling frequently-used menus instantly 
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display 
style the camera is in.
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
2Rotate the front dial to select the menu item.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the 
setting is complete.
A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required. –The interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) supports the stabilizer function.
> [Rec] > [Stabilizer]
[]
([Normal]) Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for.
[]
([Panning])Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements.
This mode is ideal for panning (a method of taking pictures which involves 
turning the camera to track the movements of a subject which continues to 
move in a fixed direction).
[OFF]
[Stabilizer] does not work.
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Setting menu items
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the 
menu item and press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 of the cursor button to select the 
setting and press [MENU/SET].
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear 
or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press  2.
2Press 3/4 to select [ ] or another of the menu 
toggle icons.
•
You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the 
front dial.
3Press [MENU/SET].
•Select a menu item next and set it.
[Rec] (P99) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels 
and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
[Motion Picture] 
(P101)This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and 
other aspects for motion picture recording.
[Custom] (P102)
Operat ion of t he unit , such as displaying of t he screen and 
button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. 
Also, it is possible to register the modified settings.
[Setup] (P104)This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the 
operating beep tone settings and set other settings which 
make it easier for you to operate the camera.
You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi relat ed functions.
[Playback] (P106)
This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print 
Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.
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Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu)
The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. (P104)
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary 
data in advance.
Select the menu. (P28)
•
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
The recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the default.
Select the menu. (P28)
•
Confirmation screens are displayed in the sequence of the [Rec] settings and the [Setup]/
[Custom] settings. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
The unit can be set up to prevent unnecessary battery consumption.
Select the menu. (P28)
•
Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [Sleep Mode].•To turn the monitor/viewfinder on again, press any button or touch the monitor.
Formatting the card (initialization)
>[Setup]  > [Format]
Restoring the default settings ([Reset])
> [Setup]  > [Reset]
Conserving the battery life ([Economy])
> [Setup]  > [Economy]
[Sleep Mode]The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[10MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]/[OFF]
[Auto LVF/Monitor 
Off]The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera 
has not been used for the time selected on the setting.
[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]
MENU
MENU
MENU
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Easy Recording
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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we recommend it 
when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them.
The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection) ( : When taking  
pictures,  : When recording motion pictures)
1Set the mode dial to  [¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most recently used 
of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent 
Auto Plus Mode. (P31)
2Align the screen with the subject.
•When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon 
of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, 
after which its color changes to the usual red. (Automatic 
scene detection)
Recording Mode: 
[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]¢1[i-Night Scenery]
[iHandheld Night Shot]
¢2[i-Food] [i-Baby]¢3[i-Sunset] [i-Low Light]
¢ 1 Only displayed when the built-in flash is open.
¢ 2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON]. (P31)
¢ 3 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for 
birthdays of registered faces already set only when the Face/Eye of 
a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard 
settings are set.¦
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