Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc G85M Basic Owners Manual

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Preparation/Basic
 (ENG) DVQX1003
Basic Operations
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 expresses the up, down, left, and right of 
the cursor button as 3/4 /2/ 1.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the  various settings.
•
This owner’s manual describe operations of the front dial/rear  dial as follows:
Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in  / / /  
modes.
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
Front Dial/Rear Dial
e.g.: When rotating 
the front dial to the 
left or right e.g.: When rotating 
the rear dial to the 
left or right
Mode dialFront dialRear Dial
Program Shift Program Shift
Aperture value Aperture value
Shutter speed Shutter speed
Aperture value Shutter speed
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Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.
Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)
Intelligent Auto Mode (P26)
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P26)
Program AE Mode
Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter  speed which 
are manually adjusted.
Creative Video Mode
Records motion pictures with a manually set aperture value and  shutter 
speed.
1 Press the motion picture button (or the shutter button) to star t 
recording a motion picture.
2 Press the motion picture button (or the shutter button) to stop  
recording a motion picture.
•
You can adjust the aperture and shutter speed in the same way a s you 
adjust them when the mode dial is set to  ,  ,   or  . The method 
for adjusting the aperture and shutter speed can be selected in  [Exposure 
Mode] in the [Motion Picture] menu.
/ Custom Mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered setti
ngs.
Scene Guide Mode
This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene bein g recorded.
Creative Control Mode
Record while checking the image effect.
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 (ENG) DVQX1003
Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.A[LVF] button
B Eye sensor
Press [LVF].
•The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows:
¢ If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] m enu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts the 
focus as the eye sensor is activated. The camera does not beep  when focus is achieved with 
[Eye Sensor AF].
∫ Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching
Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor t o switch the display to the 
viewfinder automatically when you bring your eye or an object n ear it.
•
If you enable the automatic viewfinder/monitor switching functi on and display the “On-monitor 
recording information screen” on the monitor, [Power Save LVF S hooting] in [Economy] can be 
used, allowing you to reduce the battery consumption.
Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel direct ly with your bare finger.
∫ To u c h
To touch and release the touch screen.
∫ Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
[LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder)
Automatic viewfinder/
monitor switching¢Viewfinder display¢Monitor display
Touch screen (Touch operations)
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∫Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
Pinch the touch screen apart (enlarge) or together 
(reduce) with two fingers.
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.
∫ Switching to other menus
1Press  2.2Press  3/4  to select a menu selector icon, such as 
[].
•
You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating 
the front dial.
3Press [MENU/SET].
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
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Calling frequently-used menus instantly 
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
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.
Assigning frequently used functions to the 
buttons 
(function buttons)
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons.
•Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the function button.
1Select the menu. (P24)
2Press  3/4 to select the function button you want to 
assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 to select the function you want to assign 
and then press [MENU/SET].
•
If you press and hold a function button (any of [Fn1] to [Fn5]  or [Fn11]) for 2 seconds, you can 
display the button assignment screen displayed in step 
3, allowing you to assign the desired 
function quickly.
>  [ C us t om ]  >  [Fn Button Set]  > [Setting in REC mode]/[Setting 
in PLAY mode]
AFSAFS
AUTO60
3.5AWB
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MENU
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26DVQX1003 (ENG) 
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the sub ject and scene, so we 
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera  and record without 
thinking about them.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ¦].
•The camera will switch to ei ther 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.
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)
•When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected whi le taking handheld night 
shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high bu rst speed and composed into a 
single picture.
•When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong co ntrast between the background 
and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with diff ering exposures and combined to 
create a single still picture rich in gradation.
∫ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Au to Mode
Select the [ ] or [ ] tab on the menu screen, press  1 to 
select [ ] or [ ], and press [MENU/SET].
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Recording Mode: 
1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.
2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.
•If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording 
screen.
•Pressing [Fn4] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel 
the setting.
Recording Mode: 
∫Setting brightness
1Press [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness.
•
Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
∫Setting color
1Press  1 to display the setting screen.2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color.
•Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone
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F
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500
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Adjusting Focus Manually
Applicable modes: 
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 2 ().
3Press 3/4/ 2/1 to adjust the focus position, 
and press [MENU/SET].
4Adjust the focus.
A MF Assist (enlarged screen)
B Peaking
C MF Guide
•The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking)•You can check whether the point of focus is to the near 
side or to the far side. (MF Guide)
You can perform the following operations:
5Press the shutter button halfway.
•You can also perform the same operation by pressing [MENU/SET].
When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) with a 
focus ring
Rotate to  A side:
Focuses on nearby subject
Rotate to  B side:
Focuses on faraway subject
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
3 /4/ 2/1Dragging Moves the enlarged area
Pinching out/in Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.
sEnlarges/reduces the screen in large steps.
sSwitches the enlarged display (windowed/full 
screen)
[DISP.][Reset] Resets the area to be enlarged back to the 
center.
A
B
AF
+
C
BA
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Select a Drive Mode
Applicable modes: 
You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button.
Rotating the drive mode dial.
 
[Single]When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is 
recorded.
[Burst]Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button 
is pressed.
[4K PHOTO] (P30)
When the shutter button is pressed, a 4K photo is recorded.
[Post Focus] (P32)When the shutter button is pressed, Post Focus recording is 
performed.
[Self Timer]When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place 
after the set time has elapsed.
[Time Lapse/
Animation]Pictures are recorded with Time Lapse Shot or Stop Motion 
Animation.
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Recording 4K Photos
Applicable modes: 
You can select the desired moment from a burst of pictures taken at 30 frames/second and 
save that moment as a picture of 8 million pixels (approx.).
•
Use a UHS Speed Class 3 card to record 4K photos. (P11)
•When recording 4K photos, the angle of view is narrower.
1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] .
2Select the menu. (P24)
1 Record a 4K photo. 2Select and save pictures. 3The picture is complete.
> [Rec] > [4K PHOTO]  > [Rec 
Method]
[]
[4K Burst]
¢
For capturing the best shot of a 
fast-moving subject
Burst recording is performed while the 
shutter button is pressed and held.
A Press and hold
B Recording is performed
[]
[4K Burst(S/S)]
¢
“S/S” is an 
abbreviation of 
“Start/Stop”.
For capturing unpredictable photo 
opportunities
Burst recording starts when the shutter 
button is pressed and stops when pressed 
again.
CStart (First)
D Stop (Second)
E Recording is performed
[]
[4K Pre-Burst]
For recording as needed whenever a 
photo opportunity arises
Burst recording is performed for 
approximately 1 second before and after 
the moment that the shutter button is 
pressed.
FApproximately 1 second
G Recording is performed
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