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)
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 165 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 160 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 165 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Number of recordable picturesApprox. 320 pictures (Approx. 800 pictures)
Recording time Approx. 160 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Number of recordable picturesApprox. 310 pictures (Approx. 800 pictures)
Recording time Approx. 155 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Number of recordable picturesApprox. 320 pictures (Approx. 800 pictures)
Recording time Approx. 160 min 
						

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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
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 110 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 110 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 110 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min 
						

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[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/100M/30p])
•
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)
•
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 recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
–When flash is used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Recordable time Approx. 90 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 45 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 90 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 45 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 90 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 45 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Playback timeApprox. 220 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Playback timeApprox. 230 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Playback timeApprox. 230 min 
						

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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 direction of 
the arrow to remove the battery.
31: Close the battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the  direction of the arrow.
•Confirm that there is no foreign matter adhered on the inner si de (rubber seal) of the battery 
door.
•Remove the battery after use.
(The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of tim e after being charged.)
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after ch arging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Before removing the battery, turn the camera off, and wait unti l the status indicator has gone off 
completely.
(Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the ca rd itself may be damaged or the 
recorded pictures may be lost.)
•Be careful when removing the battery as the battery will jump o ut. 
						

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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 the card, turn the camera off, and wait until t he status indicator has gone off 
completely.
(Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the ca rd itself may be damaged or the 
recorded pictures may be lost.) 
						

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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 of the SD Speed 
Class or UHS Speed Class.
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SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards rega rding continuous writing. 
To check the class, see the labeled side, etc. of the card.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)•This unit is compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 
3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
•Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with 
Panasonic’s cards.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
[Rec Format][Rec Quality]Speed classLabel example
[AVCHD]All Class 4 or higher
[MP4]FHD/HD
[MP4]4KUHS Speed Class 3
When recording with the 4K Photo/
Post Focus function UHS Speed Class 3 
						

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Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on 
the card.
•
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 due to vibration, impact or static electrici ty, perform the operation 
again.
•If you set the Write-Protect switch  A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, 
delete or format the data or display it by recording date.
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagne tic waves, 
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We r ecommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallo wing.
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to b ack up necessary 
data in advance.
Select the menu.  (P51)
•
Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor ( optional) when formatting. Do not 
turn the camera off during formatting.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, form at it on the camera again.
Formatting the card (initialization)
> [Setup]  > [Format]
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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 14380
M (8M)3310 6640 13000 25740
S (4M)567011360 21480 42540
[Picture Size]16 GB32 GB64 GB128 GB
L (16M) 550 1110 2230 4420
M (8M)6401290 25805120
S (4M) 700 1410 2800 5550
[Rec Quality]16 GB32 GB64 GB128 GB
[FHD/28M/60p]
1h10m 2h30m 5h00m 9h55m
[FHD/17M/60i]2h00m 4h5m 8h15m 16h25m
[FHD/24M/30p]/
[FHD/24M/24p] 1h25m 2h55m 5h50m 11h35m
[Rec Quality]16 GB32 GB64 GB128 GB
[4K/100M/30p]/
[4K/100M/24p] 20m00s 41m00s 1h20m
2h45m
[FHD/28M/60p]
1h10m 2h25m 5h00m 9h55m
[FHD/20M/30p]
1h35m 3h15m 6h40m 13h15m
[HD/10M/30p]3h5m 6h20m 12h45m 25h20m 
						

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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 size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture  file will be divided and 
recorded/played back separately.
•MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]:
Motion picture file will be recorded and played back in separate files in the following cases. 
(You can continue recording without interruption.)
–When using an SDHC memory card: If the file exceeds 4 GB
–When using an SDXC memory card: If the continuous recording tim e exceeds 3 hours and 
4 minutes or If the file exceeds 96 GB
•The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on  the screen. 
						

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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 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.
Attaching the lens
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