Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc G85 Owners Manual

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By CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard
When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)
The numbers in parentheses indicate the values that result when  [Power Save LVF 
Shooting]  (P222) is set to [3SEC] and works as intended. (Based on the test con ditions 
derived from the CIPA standard  and specified by Panasonic)...

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∫Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)
[AVCHD]  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/60i])
[MP4]  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/60p])
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Recordable time Approx. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used...

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[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/100M/30p])
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Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when  repeating actions such as 
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
∫ Playback (when using the monitor)
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorte n and the number of...

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Inserting/Removing the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
11: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow (to the 
OPEN side).
2: Open the battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic 
batteries.
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of  this product.
2Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way until 
you hear a locking sound and then 
check that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever  A in the...

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Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
•Check that this unit is turned off.
1Slide the card door to open it.
2Push it securely all the way until you hear a 
“click” while being careful about the 
direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it 
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
A: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
31: Close the card door.
2: Slide the card door to the end and then 
close it firmly.
•Before removing...

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Card Information
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as  card in the text.)
∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
According to the [Rec Format]  (P166) and [Rec Quality]  (P166) of a motion picture, the 
required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that 
supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the followin g ratings...

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Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on 
the card.
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During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do 
not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect  the AC 
adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to v ibration, impact or static 
electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit  may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails...

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∫Number of recordable pictures
•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for sec ond.•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recordi ng 
time
[Picture Size]16 GB32 GB64 GB128 GB
L (16M) 1810 3630 7260...

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•Depending on the recording conditions and the type of card, the number of recordable pictures 
and available recording time vary.
•AVCHD motion pictures:
You can continue recording without interruption even if the fil e size exceeds 4 GB, but the 
motion picture file will be divided.
•MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD] or [HD]:
You can continue recording without interruption even if the con tinuous recording time exceeds 
30 minutes or the file...

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Attaching/Removing the Lens
By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your 
enjoyment of the camera.
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Check that the camera is turned off.•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer t o P330  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.
2Align the lens fitting marks  C and then rotate the lens in the direction 
of the arrow...