Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf1c Gf1k Gf1 Operating Instructions

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
¢When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] mode me nu (P120) is set to anything except [OFF], 
it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].
It is set as following when the [ISO LIMIT SET] is set to [OFF].  When [AUTO] is selected, ISO sensitivity is adjusted automatically depending on 
brightness within a maximum setting of [ISO400].
 When setting to [ ], ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness 
within the maximum setting of...

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Press 2/1 to select an item.
You can also use the rear dial to select.
 When you press [DISPLAY] on the screen shown right, 
explanations about each Film Mode are displayed. (When you 
press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the previous 
screen.)
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
NoteYou can also set from the Quick Menu. (P30)
 Use the Quick Menu (P30) to set when in Intelligent Auto Mode.
 In Film Mode, the camera...

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Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.
Press  3/4 to select the [MEMORY] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
 You can register 2 settings. ([MY FILM 1] and [MY FILM 2])
(After registering, the Film Mode name that was registered 
previously is displayed.)
 [STANDARD] is registered in [MY FILM 1] and [MY FILM 2] at 
the time of purchase.
NoteNoise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. To avoid picture noise, we recommend...

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You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
It will continuously take pictures by keeping the shutter button pressed when it is set to 
burst mode. (Up to 3 pictures)
 When using a self-timer, up to 3 pictures with set film will be taken if the shutter button is 
pressed. (It will operate same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ].)
 Multi film indication ([ ]) displayed on the LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER]. (P125)
Take a picture.
NoteIt will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.
 The brightness of the LCD monitor/optional exter nal viewfinder and the recorded pictures may 
differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen.
 Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright in Aperture-Priority AE 
Mode. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures 
on the playback screen.
∫ About [B] (Bulb)
If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is 
pressed fully (up to about 4 minutes).
The shutter closes if you release the shutter button.
Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of 
fireworks, a night scene etc.
 If you set...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: 
Confirm the effects of aperture and shutter speed 
(Preview Mode)
You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing 
the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set.
Press [ ] A (preview button).
Preview screen is displayed. It will return to 
previous screen when [ ] is pressed.
∫ Depth of field properties
¢1 Recording conditions
¢ 2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc.
¢ 3...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ¿
Taking pictures that match the scene being 
recorded
 ( : Scene mode)
When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera 
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.
You can also use the rear dial to select.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the 
selected scene mode.
∫ About the...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture 
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking 
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to  Tele. (when a lens with a zoom function is 
used)
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
 If a part of the...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
AF area setting screen is displayed by pressing 3/ 4/2/1.
 The obtained effects will differ depending on fact ors such as the distance to the subject and 
background, and the type of lens used. For best results, we recommend getting as close as 
possible to the subject when taking pictures. (P75)
Flowers outdoors are recorded with natural colors  in macro settings. The guide lines are 
displayed. (P57)
∫ Technique for Flower Mode
We recommend using a tripod and the...