Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc G85M Basic Owners Manual

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¢4K burst file will be recorded and played back in separate file s 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
3Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu.
4Press the shutter button to perform recording. 
•The camera will perform burst recording of a 4K photo and 
saves it as a 4K burst file in MP4 format.
•When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen 
will be displayed automatically.
•When [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) is set, the battery drains faster and  the camera temperature 
rises. Select [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording.
•When the ambient temperature is high or 4K photo recording is p erformed continuously, the 
camera may display [ ] and recording may stop. (If [ ] ([4K Pre-B urst]) is selected, the 
setting changes to [ ] ([4K Burst]) before recording stops.) Wai t until the camera cools down.
•The picture will be saved in JPEG format.
1Select an image with the [ ] icon on the playback screen, and 
press 3.
•
If the image was recorded with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), proceed to  step 3.
2Drag the slide bar to make a rough selection of 
scenes.
3Drag the frames to select the frame you want to save 
as a picture.
4Touch [ ] to save the picture.
Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving
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Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus/Focus 
Stacking)
Applicable modes: 
The camera can perform Burst recording in the same picture quality as 4K photo recording 
while automatically shifting the focus to different areas. Afte r the recording, you can select 
the desired area on the screen and save a picture in which the  selected area is in focus.
You can also merge multiple pictures with different focus areas  to widen the focus range. 
(Focus Stacking)
•
We recommend that you use a tripod when recording images to be  used for Focus Stacking.
•Use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. (P11)•The angle of view becomes narrower when the Post Focus function  is in use.
1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] .
2Decide on the composition, and press the shutter 
button halfway.
•
Auto Focus will detect focus areas on the screen. 
(Excluding the edges of the screen)
•If no areas on the screen can be brought into focus, the 
focus display (A
) will flash. Recording is not possible in 
this case.
3Press the shutter button fully to start recording.
•The focus point changes automatically while recording. 
When the icon ( B
) disappears, recording automatically ends.
•A motion picture in MP4 format will be recorded. (Audio will no t be recorded.)•When [Auto Review] is enabled, a screen that lets you select th e desired focus area will 
be displayed. (P33)
•If the surrounding temperature is high, recording is performed  continuously with the Post Focus 
function, or the temperature of the camera rises, [ ] may be dis played and recording may 
stop halfway through to protect the camera. Wait until the came ra cools down.
From the time you press the shutter button halfway until the en
d of recording:
•Maintain the same distance to the subject and the same composition.
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1Select an image with the [ ] icon on the playback screen, and press 3.2Touch the desired focus area.
•If a picture that is in focus is not available for the selected  
area, a red frame will be displayed. You cannot save a 
picture in this case.
•You cannot select the edges of the screen.
3Touch [ ] to save the picture.
•
The picture will be saved in JPEG format.
1Touch [ ] in step 2 of “Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture”.2Touch the merging method.
Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
3/ 4/2 /1/TouchingSelects a focus area.•It cannot be selected during enlarged display.
Enlarges the display.
Reduces the display (during enlarged display).
[Fn1]Switches to the Focus Stacking function. (P33)
[Fn2]In-focus portions are highlighted with color. 
([Peaking])
[MENU/SET]Saves the picture.
Merging multiple pictures to widen the focus range (Focus Stack ing)
[Auto Merging]
Automatically selects pictures that are suited to be merged, and 
merges them into a single picture.
•Priority will be given to pictures with closer focus.
•Pictures will be merged into a single picture and the resulting  picture 
will be saved when this item is selected.
[Range Merging]Merges pictures with specified focus areas into a single pictur e.
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3(When [Range Merging] is selected)
Touch the desired focus area.
•
Touch the focus area again to cancel the selection.
•Dragging the screen allows you to select multiple areas.
4Touch [ ] to merge the pictures and save the resulting picture.
•The picture will be saved in JPEG format.
•The camera may automatically correct the misalignments of pictures caused by camera shake. 
If they are corrected, the angle of view becomes slightly narro wer when pictures are merged.
•Specify at least two areas.•In-focus areas between the two areas will also be 
selected, and the combined in-focus area will be indicated.
•Gray areas indicate areas that may, if selected, cause the 
merged picture to look unnatural and areas that cannot be 
selected.
Button 
operationTouch 
operationDescription of operation
3 /4/ 2/1Touching Selects an area.
[Fn2][Set/Cancel] Specifies/cancels an area.
[DISP.]
[All]Selects all areas.
(Before selecting areas)
[Reset] Cancels all selections.
(After selecting areas)
[MENU/SET]Merges pictures and saves 
the resulting picture.
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Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting 
Automatically 
(Bracket Recording)
Applicable modes: 
You can take multiple pictures while automatically adjusting a setting by pressing the 
shutter button.
1Select the menu. (P24)
¢ Available in Aperture-Priority AE Mode or when the ISO sensitiv ity is set to [AUTO] in 
Manual Exposure Mode.
2Press  3/4 to select [More settings] and then press [MENU/SET].
•For in formation on [More settings], refer to the page that des cribes each function.•When [ ] is selected, rotate the rear dial to the right (A-B axi s) or left (G-M axis) to set 
the range of settings.
•Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu.
3Focus on the subject and take a picture.
∫ To deactivate Bracket
Select [OFF] in step 1.
>
 [Rec] > [Bracket]  >  [Bracket Type]
 (Exposure Bracket) Press the shutter button to perform recording while 
adjusting the exposure.
 (Aperture Bracket)¢Press the shutter button to perform recording while 
adjusting the aperture.
 (Focus Bracket)Press the shutter button to perform recording while 
adjusting the focus position.
 (White Balance Bracket) Press the shutter button once to take three pictures 
with different white balance settings automatically.
MENU
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∫About [More settings] (step 2 in P35)
¢ Not available for burst recording. When using burst recording,  if you press and hold the 
shutter button, recording will be performed continuously until  a specified number of pictures 
are taken. 
Recording Mode: 
∫ About [More settings] (step 
2 in P35)
•
When using burst recording, if you press and hold the shutter b utton, recording will be 
performed until a specified number of pictures are taken.
The available aperture values vary depending on the lens.
∫ About [More settings] (step 
2 in P35)
¢ Not available for burst recording. When using burst recording,  if you press and hold the 
shutter button, recording will be performed continuously until  a specified number of pictures 
are taken. 
Exposure Bracket
[Step] Sets the number of pictures to be taken and the exposure 
compensation range.
[3
~ 1/3] (Takes three pictures with an interval of 1/3 EV)  to  
[7 ~ 1] (Takes seven pictures with an interval of 1 EV)
[Sequence] Sets the order in which pictures are taken.
[Single Shot Setting]¢[ ]: Takes one picture each time you press the shutter button.
[ ]: Takes all the pictures set to be taken when you press the 
shutter button once.
Aperture Bracket
[Image Count] [3], [5]:
 Takes a specified number of pictures with different 
aperture values within the range based on the initial aperture 
value.
[ALL]:  Takes pictures using all aperture values.
Focus Bracket
[Step] Sets the interval between focus positions.
[Image Count]¢Sets the number of pictures to be taken.
[Sequence] [0/
s/r ]: Alternately moves the focus position closer and farther 
away within the range center on the initial position as you tak e 
pictures.
[0/ r]: Moves the focus position farther away from the initial 
position as you take pictures.
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Image Stabilizer
The camera can activate either the In-Lens Image Stabilizer or In-Body Image Stabilizer, or 
it can activate both of them and reduce jitter even more effectively. (Dual I.S. Mode)
Dual I.S.2 ( ,  ,  ), which provides more effective correction, is  also supported.
For motion picture recording, you can use the 5-Axis Hybrid Ima ge Stabilizer, which makes 
use of the In-Lens Image Stabilizer, In-Body Image Stabilizer,  and Electronic Image 
Stabilizer.
•
The image stabilizers to be acti vated differ depending on your  lens. The icon for the currently 
activated image stabilizer is displayed on the recording screen .
¢ When [E-Stabilization (Video)] is set to  [ON]
When taking picturesWhen recording 
motion pictures
Panasonic lenses compatible with Dual I.S. 
Mode
(Based on the Micro Four Thirds System 
standard)
•For the latest information on compatible 
lenses, please refer to our website.
•If the [ ] or [ ] icon is not 
displayed on the recording screen even when 
a compatible lens is used, update the lens 
firmware to the latest version. (P9) Lens + Body 
(Dual I.S.) 
(///)
Lens + Body 
(Dual I.S.) ( / ),
5-Axis Hybrid
(/)¢
Lenses compatible with the image stabilizer 
function 
(Based on the Micro Four Thirds System 
standard/Four Thirds System standard)
Lens or Body
(/)
Lens or Body ( ), 
5-Axis Hybrid
()
¢
Lenses not compatible with the image 
stabilizer function 
(Based on the Micro Four Thirds System 
standard/Four Thirds System standard)
Body ( / )Body ( ), 
5-Axis Hybrid
()
¢When using a Leica lens mount adaptor 
(optional) or mount adaptor made by 
another manufacturer
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Applicable modes: 
•
When using an interchangeable lens with O.I.S. switch, stabilizer function is activated if the 
O.I.S. switch of the lens is set to [ON]. ([ ] is set at the tim e of purchase)
Select the menu. (P24)
1Select the menu. (P24)
2Select the focal length of your lens with 2/1.
•A focal length ranging from 8 mm to 1000 mm can be set.
3Press [MENU/SET]. >
 [Rec] > [Stabilizer]
[Operation 
Mode] []
([Normal])
Camera shake is corrected for up/down, left/right, and 
rotational movements.
[]
([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. ([ ])
•When using a lens with an O.I.S. switch, set the switch to 
[OFF].
[E-Stabilization 
(Video)] Jitter during motion picture recording is corrected along the v
ertical, 
horizontal, roll, pitch, and yaw axes by making use of the In-L ens Image 
Stabilizer, In-Body Image Stabilizer, and Electronic Image Stab ilizer. (5-Axis 
Hybrid Image Stabilizer)
[ON]/[OFF]
•When [ON] is selected, the angle of view of recorded motion pic tures may 
become narrower.
[Focal Length 
Set] If the focal length is not set automatically, you can set it ma
nually. (P38)•When a manually selected focal length is set, a confirmation sc reen asking 
you to change the focal length setting is displayed after you t urn on the 
camera. Selecting [Yes] allows you to set [Focal Length Set] in [Stabilizer].
Setting the focal length of a lens
> [Rec] > [Stabilizer]  > [Focal Length Set]
MENU
MENU
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Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture
Applicable modes: 
This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD 
format or motion pictures recorded in MP4.
In addition, the camera can record 4K motion pictures in MP4.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
1Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A  Elapsed recording time
B  Available recording time
•Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is 
possible.
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while 
recording motion pictures.
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
picture button again.
•Still picture recording is also possible during the motion 
picture recording by fully pressing the shutter button. 
(Except for in Creative Video Mode)
•When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recor ded continuously, the camera 
may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait u ntil the camera cools down.
•AVCHD motion pictures:
You can continue recording without interruption even if the file 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 continuous 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 separat e 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
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∫Setting the format, size and recording frame rate
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Rec Format]
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Rec Quality]
When [AVCHD] is selected
¢ 1 AVCHD Progressive
When [MP4] is selected
¢2 4K motion picture
•When recording motion pictures in 4K, use a card rated as UHS S peed Class 3. (P11)•The angle of view of motion pictures in 4K is narrower than those of motion pictures in other 
sizes.
•To ensure highly accurate focus, 4K photos are recorded at reduced Auto Focus speeds. It may 
be difficult to focus on the subject with Auto Focus, but this  is not a malfunction.
[AVCHD]This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-de finition TV, etc.
[MP4]This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc .
ItemSizeRecording frame rateSensor outputBit rate
[FHD/28M/60p]¢11920k 1080
60p 60 frames/second 28 Mbps
[FHD/17M/60i]
1920k
1080
60i 60 frames/second 17 Mbps
[FHD/24M/30p]1920k
1080
60i 30 frames/second 24 Mbps
[FHD/24M/24p]1920k
1080 24p24 frames/second 24 Mbps
ItemSizeRecording frame rateSensor outputBit rate
[4K/100M/30p]¢23840k 2160 30p30 frames/second 100 Mbps
[4K/100M/24p]¢23840k 2160 24p24 frames/second 100 Mbps
[FHD/28M/60p] 1920k1080 60p60 frames/second 28 Mbps
[FHD/20M/30p] 1920k1080 30p30 frames/second 20 Mbps
[HD/10M/30p] 1280k720 30p30 frames/second 10 Mbps
MENU
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