Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf1c Gf1k Gf1 Operating Instructions

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then 
press  1.
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step 2
¢ 1What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher 
when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” 
is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite 
period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. 
Therefore, the recording time is short ened when a subject with fast movement is 
recorded.
¢ 2What is Mbps
This is an abbreviation of “Megabit Per  Second”, and it represents the speed of 
transmission.
Recording formatEffect
[AVCHD Lite]
Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for 
playback on your HDTV  using an HDMI connection.
[MOTION JPEG]
Select this format to record standard definition video for 
playback on your PC. It can be recorded using less 
storage when there is not much space left on the memory 
card or when you want to attach the motion picture to an 
e-mail.
ItemQuality (bit rate)¢1fpsAspect 
ratio 
High 
quality
Longer  time([SH]) 1280k 720 pixels 17 Mbps¢2
60p
(Sensor 
output is  30 fps) 16:9
([H]) 1280
k720 pixels 13 Mbps
¢2
([L]) 1280 k720 pixels 9 Mbps¢ 2
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
When [MOTION JPEG] is selected in step 2
¢3This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.With the [AVCHD Lite] or [ ] for [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be 
enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mi ni cable (optional). For details, see “Playing 
back on the TV with HDMI socket” on P147.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
 You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
NoteIt is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class¢ 1 with “Class 6” or higher when 
recording motion pictures.
¢ 1 The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
 When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card 
with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
 The motion picture recording may stop in the middle when any of the following cards are used.
– Cards on which recording and deleting have been repeated many times
– Cards which have been formatted using a PC or other equipment
Before taking pictures, format (P36) the card in the unit. Because formatting will delete all data 
recorded on the card, save important data beforehand on the computer.
 Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] may be played back with 
poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back 
with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not 
be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.
For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
 Motion picture recorded in [AVCHD Lite] cannot be played back on the equipment that is not 
compatible to the AVCHD (conventional DVD recorder, etc.), so read the instruction manual for 
the equipment in use for the action.
 Motion picture recorded in [AVCHD Lite] does not comply with the “DCF/Exif”, so some 
information will not display while playback.
 Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures 
with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of 
Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008.
ItemPicture sizefpsAspect 
ratio 
High 
quality
Longer  time([HD]) 1280k720 pixels
3016:9
¢
3([WVGA])848 k480 pixels
([VGA]) 640 k480 pixels
4:3
([QVGA]) 320 k240 pixels
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
You can set the camera to always maintain the focus or fix the focus.Note
It is recommended to set the Auto Focus to [OFF] if the sound of operation bothers you.
Wind noise can be reduced efficiently. Use this when the wind noise is bothersome.
Select [WIND CUT] from the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, and 
press  1. (P28)
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
 You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the 
menu.
NoteSound quality will be different than usual when [WIND CUT] is set.
 [WIND CUT] does not function with still pictures with audio or when audio dubbing.
 [CONTINUOUS AF]
Select [CONTINUOUS AF] from the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, 
and press  1. (P28)
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
 You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
 Set to [OFF] when you would like to fix the focus.
 [WIND CUT]
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: 
Recording motion pictures with the desired 
settings 
( : Motion Picture P mode)
You can set the degree of peripheral defocus created by the exposure compensation or 
the aperture setting and record motion pictures.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Set the Focus Mode (P98)
Press the rear dial to change the settings screen.
A the exposure compensation
B the degree of peripheral defocus
 With each press of the rear dial, the came ra switches between Exposure Compensation 
and the degree of peripheral defocus setting operations.
 The degree of peripheral defocus guide disa ppears after approximately 4 seconds if no 
operation is performed.
Rotate the rear dial to change the settings.
Press the motion picture button to start 
the recording.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
picture button again.
 If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording 
automatically.
 You can also start/stop motion picture recording by pressing the shutter button.
 Sound will go off when pressing the motion picture button or shutter button indicating 
motion picture recording start/stop.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP] (P34).
∫ About the flicker reduction function
The flicker reduction function can be switched [ON]/[OFF] by pressing the [ ‚].
If there is marked flicker or striping when recording motion pictures under fluorescent lighting in 
regions with a 50 Hz mains supply, set the Flicker Reduction Function to [ON]. The Flicker 
Reduction Function will activate, au tomatically adjusting the shutter speed to 1/100. Note that 
you cannot use PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS with the Flicker Reduction Function.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
NoteThe [AF MODE] is automatically set to [ Ø] when you switch the recording mode to Motion 
Picture P Mode while the [AF MODE] is set to [ ].
 ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO].
 [ REC AREA] (P127) is fixed to [ ].
 [REMAINING DISP.] (P127) is fixed to [REMAINING TIME].
 As the aperture is controlled within a certain range to get an adequate exposure in this mode, 
for some cases depending on the brightness of the subject, an actual aperture setting would 
not be changed in response to the movement of selection cursor, so that no change on the 
degree of peripheral defocus could be recognized.  (For example, in dark places including in a 
room, the aperture  would stay at the maximum aperture value, even for both ends of the 
selection cursor, so that no change on the degree of peripheral defocus could be recognized.)
 Refer to “Recording Motion Picture” on P98 for other settings, operations and information for 
recording motion pictures.
[REC] mode: 
Taking a picture with Face Recognition function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the 
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
The Face Recognition function includes the following.In Recording Mode– Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered 
face¢ (if name has been set for the registered face)
– The camera will remember a face that has been photograhed many 
times and display the registration screen automatically (if 
[AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON])
In Playback
 Mode– Display of name and age (if information has been registered)
– Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition 
([CATEGORY PLAY] (P132))
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking 
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
Note[FACE RECOG.] only works when [AF MODE] is set to [ š].
During the burst mode, [FACE RECOG.] picture information can be attached to only the first picture. After pressing the shutter halfway down, a different person’s picture information may be added 
when the camera is turned to a different subject to photograph.
 You cannot use [FACE RECOG.] in the following scene modes.
– [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS]/[FOOD]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/[ILLUMINATIONS]
 When the focus mode is set to [MF], automatic registration is not available.
 The data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be reset when the [REC] menu settings are reset 
with [RESET].
 [FACE RECOG.] will find a face similar to the registered face, and does not guarantee secure 
recognition of a person.
 Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than 
regular face detection.
To use the Face Recognition function, set the [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu to 
[ON], and register the face images of the people to recognize. (initially set to [OFF])
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Even when face recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [NAME] set to 
[OFF] will not be categorized by face recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
 Even when face recognition information is changed (P108), face recognition information for the 
pictures already taken will not be changed.
For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be 
categorized by face recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].

To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in [FACE REC EDIT] (P145).
You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people.Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 
pictures/registration)
Face Settings
∫ Point of recording when registering the face images
Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered 
with the hair when registering.
 Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when 
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)[Good example for 
registering]
∫ When it is not recognising during recording
Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or 
angles. (P108)
 Additionally register at the location of recording.
 Changing the [SENSITIVITY] setting (P110)
 When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.
Example of faces that are hard to recognize
Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize 
faces correctly even for registered faces in the following 
instances, depending on the facial expression and environment.
Hair is covering the eyes or the eyebrows ( A)
 The face is dark/the light is at an angle ( B)
 The face is facing in angle or sideways
 The face is facing upward/downward
 The eyes are closed
 When the face is extremely bright or dark
 Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc.
 When the face appears small on the screen
 The entire face is not in the screen
 When distinctive facial features have changed with age

When parents and children or siblings closely resemble one another Facial expression is very different
 When there is little contrast on the faces
 When there is rapid movement
 When the camera is shaking
 When digital zoom is used
A
B
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P28)
Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
 If 6 people have already been registered, the list of registered 
people will appear. Press  3/4/2/1  to select the person to be 
replaced and press [MENU/SET].
Information of the person that was replaced will be deleted.
Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be registered. When recognition fails, a message will appear and the display 
will return to the recording screen. In this case, try taking the 
picture again.
Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Select item to edit with  3/4, and then press  1.
You can register up to 3 face images. 
To register further pictures, press 2 to select the face image and 
press [MENU/SET]. Then press 3/4 to select 
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE], press [MENU/SET] and return to step 3.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
∫ About the information When [DISPLAY] is pressed on the recording screen described in step 3, an explanation 
appears for taking face images. (Press again to return to the recording screen.)
Registering face image of new person
ItemDescription of settings
[NAME]
It is possible to register names.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Enter the name.For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] 
section on P135.
[PRIORITY]
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for 
higher-priority faces.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the priority and then press [MENU/SET].
[AGE]
It is possible to register the birthday.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press  2/1  to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and 
then press  3/4 to set and then press [MENU/SET].
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
You can add a picture to the information of the registered people, replace or delete the 
pictures which have already been registered, and information such as names and register 
priority.
1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and 
then press  1. (P28)
2Press  4 to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET].3Press  3 to select [EDIT] and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the person to edit and then 
press [MENU/SET].
 To change [NAME], [PRIORITY] or [AGE] information, go to step 5 of “Registering face 
image of new person”.5Press  2 to select the image of person, and then press [MENU/SET].
∫ To add or replace a face image6Press  3 to select [ADDITIONAL IMAGE], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
 To add a face image, go to step 9.7Press  2/1 to select the face image to replace, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
8Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].9Perform the operation in step 3 and following in “Registering face image of new person”.
∫ To delete a face image
6Press  4 to select [DELETE], and then press [MENU/SET].When only one picture has been registered, you cannot select 
[DELETE].
7Press  2/1 to select the face image to delete, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
8Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
9Perform the operation in step 5 and following in “Registering face image of new 
person”.
Deleting information of a registered person.
1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and 
then press  1. (P28)
2Press  4 to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 to select [DELETE] and press [MENU/SET].4Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select  the image of the person to 
delete and then press [MENU/SET].
5Press  3 to select  [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].6Press [ ‚] to return to the menu screen.Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
 You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Change the information for a registered person
Deleting the information for a registered person
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON] in step 3 of “Change the information for a 
registered person ” (P108) while [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], 
the registration screen will display automatically  after taking a picture of a face that has a 
high number of appearances.
 Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted when Burst 
Mode, Auto Bracket, White Balance Bracket, Multi Film Bracket or [AUDIO REC.] is set.)
 It may be extremely hard to recognize only with [AUTO REGISTRATION], so register the face 
images with [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu beforehand.
∫ Registering from the automatic registration screen1Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].If there are no registered persons, proceed to step 3.
 Selection screen is displayed again when [NO] is selected, and 
when [YES] is selected with 
3, [AUTO REGISTRATION] will be 
set to [OFF].
2Press  3/4 to select [NEW PERSON] or 
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE] and then press [MENU/SET].
 After additionally registering or changing a face image, the screen returns automatically to 
the recording screen.
3Perform the operation in Step 5 and following in  “Registering face image of new 
person ”.
Note
 If the registration screen will not display, it may display easier by recording in the same 
conditions or with the same expressions.
 If a face is not recognized even though it is registered, it will make the recognition easier by 
registering the person again using the [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu in that 
environment.
 If the registration screen is displayed for the person that is already registered, it will make the 
recognition easier by additionally registering.
 It may make recognition harder when a picture recorded with flash is registered.
Auto Registration
ItemDescription of settings
[NEW PERSON] 
A list of registered people is  displayed when there are 6 people 
already registered. Select the person to be replaced.
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE]
To additionally register a face image for a registered person.
Press  3/4 /2 /1  to select the person to whom you wish 
add the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
 If 3 images have already been registered, the picture 
replacement screen will appear. In this case, select the picture 
you wish to replace.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Changing the sensitivity of Face Recognition.
1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P28)2Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  4 to select [SENSITIVITY] and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4  to select [HIGH] or [LOW] and then press [MENU/SET].
To return to the original settings, select [NORMAL].5Press [ ‚] to close the menu.Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
 You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Sensitivity
ItemDescription of settings
[HIGH]
Set when recognition is difficult.
The likelihood of recognition increases, but so does the likelihood 
of mistaken recognition.
[LOW]Set when the frequency of mistaken recognition is high.
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