Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf1c Gf1k Gf1 Operating Instructions

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
¢When [ ‡] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and 
brightness.
 The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
 The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
 Available flash settings are those that  were set for still picture recording.
 Flash will...

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE mode
¢ 2 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure 
Mode.
¢ 3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.
 When the flash is activated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second.
 In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash...

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NoteDo not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The 
objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
 Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
 When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted 
properly and the picture may become bright or dark.
 When the flash is being charged,...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Applicable modes: 
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] mode 
menu. (P28)
Press 4 to select [2ND] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET]  to close the menu.
 You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
NoteSet it to [1ST] normally.
 [2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the LCD...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: 
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the backg round. Look at the following examples.
Note
 EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by 
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
 The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the exposure 
value during the...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Set the drive mode lever to [ ].
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
A When Burst Mode is set to high speed [H].
 Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the 
burst mode.
∫ Changing the burst speed
1Select [BURST RATE] in the [REC] mode menu. (P28)2Press  3/4 to select...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Focusing in Burst Mode
The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P126) in the 
[CUSTOM MENU] menu and the focus mode setting.
¢ 1 When subject is dark, the focus is fixed on the first picture.
¢ 2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the 
subject.
¢ 3 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range.
Note[AFS] or [AFC] will not operate with certain lenses. For details, refer...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the 
Exposure Compensation range every ti me the shutter button is pressed.
You can select the picture with the des ired exposure among different exposures.
With Auto Bracket
[STEP]: [3 •1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/ s/r ]
Set the drive mode lever to [ ].
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
If you press and hold the shutter button, the...

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3Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
NoteWhen taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.
 The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
 The Auto Review function is...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Set the drive mode lever to [ë].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
A When self-timer is set to [ ].
 A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into 
focus.
 If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a 
picture even when the subject is not focused, set 
[FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [OFF]. (P126)
 The self-timer indicator  B...