Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf1c Gf1k Gf1 Operating Instructions

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[REC] mode: 
Setting the method used to focus (AF mode)
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition.
Press [AF/MF] to set [AFS] or [AFC].
[AFS] or [AFC] will not operate with certain lenses. For details, refer to page 16.
Press  2 ( ) and then press  2/1 to select AF 
mode.
 You can also use the rear dial to select.
Press [MENU/SET] to close.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to close.
NoteWhen the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the subject into 
the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the 
camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the 
picture. ( Only available when [AFS] has been set by pressing [AF/MF])
 The camera is focusing on all the AF areas using [ ] when multiple AF areas (max. 23 areas) 
light at the same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the 
AF mode to [ Ø].
 If the AF mode is set to [ š] or [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into 
focus. Also, if you set the Focus Mode to [AFC] in [ ], AF area will not be displayed even if the 
subject comes into focus.
 When it is set to [ ] or [ ] during motion pictur e recording, it will switch to Multi Auto Focus 
Mode for motion pictures. AF area is not displayed at this time.
 The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the 
AF mode to any modes other than [ š] and then take a picture.
 [FACE RECOG.] only works when [ š] is set.
ItemEffect
[š ]: Face detectionThe camera automatically detects the person’s face. The 
focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no 
matter what portion of the pi cture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[ ]: AF TrackingFocus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. 
Focus and exposure will keep on following the subject even 
if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
[]: 
23-area-focusingUp to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is 
effective when the subject is not  in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting)
[ Ø ]: 1-area-focusingThe camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
screen.
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
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It is not possible to set [š ] in the following cases.
– [FOOD], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in the Scene Mode.
 The [AF MODE] is fixed to [Ø ] when using the digital zoom.
 AF area will be fixed to a small point in [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode.
∫ About [ š] (Face Detection)
When the camera detects a person’s face, the following color AF 
area is displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green 
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
 When [š] is selected and [METERING MODE] is set to multiple [C ], the camera will adjust 
the exposure to suit the person’s face.
 Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ].
– When the face is not facing the camera
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– When there is rapid movement
– When the subject is other than a human being
– When the camera is shaking
NoteIf it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.
Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
Bring the subject to the AF 
tracking frame, and press the 
shutter button halfway to lock 
the subject.
A AF tracking frame (White)
B AF tracking frame (Yellow) Before locking Locked
 When the subject is recognized, AF area will  turn green and the subject will be locked. 
Focus and exposure will be fixed automatically and continuously in accordance with 
the movement of the subject when you release the shutter button (Dynamic tracking). 
AF area will be displayed in yellow in this case.
 AF tracking is canceled when 
[MENU/SET] or  2 is pressed.
Take the picture.
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AF Tracking will not operate when it has failed to AF track. AF mode will be switched to [ Ø] in 
that case.
 [FACE RECOG.] does not work when AF tracking is active.
 In the following cases, [ ] operates as [ Ø]
– When the film mode is [STANDARD]( ), [DYNAMIC]( ), [SMOOTH]( )
– When My Color Mode is [MONOCHROME]
 Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:
– When the subject is too small
– When the recording location is too dark or bright
– When the subject is moving too fast
– When the background has the same or similar color to the subject
– When jitter is occurring
– When zoom is operated
AF area can be moved when [ Ø] is selected. The size of AF area can also be changed.You can also set from the Quick Menu. (P30)
Select [ Ø] and then press  4.
AF area setting screen is displaye d. It will return to previous 
screen by pressing [DISPLAY].
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to move the AF area.
You can set to arbitrary position of the screen. (It cannot be set 
to edge of the screen)
 The AF area returns to the center when [ ‚] is pressed.
Rotate the rear dial to change the size of AF area.
Rear dial right: Enlarge
Rear dial left: Shrink
It can be changed to 4 different sizes of “spot”  A, “normal” B, 
“large”  C, and “extra large”  D.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫ Move the AF area easily while taking pictures
When the [DIRECT AF AREA] (P126) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [ON] while 
[ Ø ] is selected, it is possible to move the AF area directly with  3/4 /2/ 1.
It is also possible to change the size of AF area by rotating the rear dial in the screen to set 
the position.
 [SENSITIVITY] (P80), [Fn BUTTON SET] (P31), [AF MODE] (P71), or [WHITE BALANCE] 
(P77) cannot be set with  3/4/2/1 . Make the setting with the Quick Menu (P30).
NoteThe spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ Ù]. (P119)
 Set the size of AF area to “normal”, “large”, or “extra large” when it is hard to focus using the 
“spot”.
 [DIRECT AF AREA] is fixed to [OFF] in My Color Mode and in all scene modes other than 
[PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS].
 [DIRECT AF AREA] is disabled during motion picture recording.
Setting the AF area
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[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
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.
Press [AF/MF] to set [MF].
[ ] is displayed on a screen for about 5 seconds.
Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.
Screen will be enlarged about 5 times as MF assist.
 The enlarged area can be moved by pressing  3/4 /2/ 1.
 MF assist disappears about 10 seconds after you stop 
pressing  3/4/2/1 or rotating the focus ring.
 MF assist is enlarged from 5 times to 10 times when the rear 
dial is rotated right. It will return to  5 times by rotating the rear dial left.
Take the picture.
∫MF ASSIST
If [MF ASSIST] (P127) of [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [OFF], an enlarged screen will 
not be displayed as MF assist, even if focus ring is rotated. To display the MF assist, press 
2  and then press [MENU/SET] for enlarged display.
1Press  2 to display the MF assist screen.
2Press  3/4/ 2/1 to change the position of the MF assist 
screen.
 The following will return the MF assistance to the original 
position.
–When the Focus Mode is set to other than [MF]
– Changing [ASPECT RATIO] or [PICTURE SIZE].
– Turning the camera off.
3Press [MENU/SET] to magnify the MF assist screen. Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.
 The enlarged area can be moved by pressing  3/4 /2/ 1.
 MF assist is enlarged from 5 times to 10 times when the rear dial 
is rotated right. It will return to 5 times by rotating the rear dial left.
4Press [MENU/SET] to close MF assist.The screen returns to the previous screen.
∫ Technique for Manual Focus
1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the 
subject.
2 Rotate it a little more.
3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the 
focus ring slowly in reverse.
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∫About the focus distance reference mark
The focus distance reference 
mark is a mark used to measure 
the focus distance.
Use this when taking pictures 
with Manual Focus or taking 
close-up pictures.
A Focus distance reference 
mark (With the flash is closed)
B Focus distance reference line
C 20 cm (0.66 feet) (
When 
20 mm/F1.7  lens included in 
DMC-GF1C is used)
D 30 cm (0.99 feet) (When 
14 – 45 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens 
included in DMC-GF1K is 
used)
 If you are taking close-up pictures
– We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P70).
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The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the 
camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
– The resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
NoteWhen the MF assist is started by  2, MF assist will continue to display even after 10 seconds 
has past without operating the focus ring or  3/4 /2 /1.
 If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.
 The MF assist does not appear when using the digital zoom or recording motion pictures.
 Even if  2 is pressed in My Color Mode, the MF assist screen is not displayed.
 After canceling Power Save Mode, focus on the subject again.
[REC] mode: 
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
This is useful when you want to take a pict ure of a subject outside the AF area or the 
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.
∫ Fixing the exposure only
Align the screen with the subject.
Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the 
exposure.
A [AF/AE LOCK] button
 The aperture value and the shutter speed light.
 If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AE Lock is canceled.
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While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the 
camera as you compose the picture.
BAE lock indication
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
on the subject and then press it fully.
∫Fixing the focus or the focus/the exposure
1Select [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu. (P28)2Press 3/4 to select [AF] or [AF/AE] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Taking pictures when [AF] or [AF/AE] is set
1 Aim the lens at the subject.
2 Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and the exposure.
When [AF] is selected, [AFL], the focus indication, aperture value, the shutter speed light 
when the subject is focused.
 When [AF/AE] is selected, [AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and the 
shutter speed light when the subject is focused and the exposure is set.
 If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.
3 While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera to the composition you would like to 
take and then press the shutter button fully.
Note
 If you set [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus 
and the exposure even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it. (P125)
 The brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder will be 
also locked when the AE lock is performed.
 AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.
 AE Lock only is effective during Manual Focus or Preview Mode.
 AE Lock and AF lock can be used during motion picture recording, but AE/AF lock cannot be 
performed again during motion picture recording. During motion picture recording only 
cancellation of AE/AF lock can be performed.
 The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.

The subject can be focused again by pressing t he shutter button halfway even when AE is locked.Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked.
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[REC] mode: 
Adjusting the White Balance
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Press  1 ().
Press  2/1 to select the white balance and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
 You can also use the rear dial to set.
 You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictur es are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
Kl Kelvin color Temperature
ItemRecording conditions
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[ V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[ Ð ] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[ î ] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[ Ñ ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
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¢When taking pictures with the flash only
[] /[] When
 using the preset white balance
[] When using the preset color temperature setting
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NoteThe optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded 
under so use [AWB], [ ] or [ ].
 The white balance might not be adjusted for a subject that the flash cannot reach when the 
flash is used.
 The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white 
balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
 White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.
– In Intelligent Auto Mode
– My Color Mode
– In [SCENERY], [ARCHITECTURE], [FOOD], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], 
[ILLUMINATIONS], [PARTY], [SUNSET] in scene mode
 The camera will not be able to operate with  3/4/2 /1 if the [DIRECT AF AREA] (P126) is set 
to [ON]. Set using the Quick Menu (P30).
Set the white balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
Select [ ] or [ ] and then press  3.
Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so 
that the frame in the center is filled by the white 
object only and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
 You may not be able to properly set a white balance if the subject is too bright or too dark. 
In this case, adjust the subject to an app ropriate brightness and then reset the white 
balance.
You can set the color temperature manually for  taking natural pictures in different lighting 
conditions. The color of light is measured  as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color 
temperature increases, the pi cture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature 
decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.
Select [ ] and then press  3.
Press 3/ 4 to select the color temperature and 
then press [MENU/SET].
 You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
 You can also use the rear dial to set.
Setting the white balance manually
Setting the color temperature
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You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the white balance.
Select the white balance and then press 4.
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to adjust the white balance and 
then press [MENU/SET].
Note If you finely adjust the white balance to A (amber), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor/
optional external viewfinder will change to orange. If you finely adjust the white balance to B 
(blue), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor/Optional External Viewfinder will change to 
blue.
 If you finely adjust the white balance to G _ (green) or M ` (magenta), [ _] (green) or [ `] 
(magenta) appears beside the white balance icon on the LCD monitor/optional external 
viewfinder.
 Press [ ‚] to return to the center point.
 Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the white balance.
 The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.
 You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.
 The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
 The white balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the 
following cases.
– When you reset the white balance in [ ] or [ ]
– When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ]
Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the white balance fine 
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the 
shutter button is pressed once.
Finely adjust the white balance in step  2 of the 
“Finely adjusting the white balance” procedure, 
and rotate the rear dial to set the bracket.
Rear dial right: Horizontal (A to B)
Rear dial left: Vertical (Gi to M j)
Press [MENU/SET].
You can also use the rear dial to set.
Finely adjusting the white balance [ ]
2  : A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1  : B (BLUE: BLUISH)
3  :
G_ (GREEN: GREENISH)4 :M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
White Balance Bracket
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Note[ ] is displayed in white balance icon in the LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder when 
the White Balance Bracket is set.
 The White Balance Bracket setting is released when the power has been turned off (including 
power save mode).
 Pictures can be taken with White Balance Bracket regardless of the drive mode settings.
 You will only hear the shutter sound once.
 White Balance Bracket cannot be set when the [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ], or [ ].
 White Balance Bracket will be disabled when the Multi Film Bracket is set.
 White Balance Bracket does not work when recording motion pictures.
[REC] mode: 
Setting the Light Sensitivity
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sens itivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places  without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
Press 3 ().
Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select the ISO sensitivity and 
then press [MENU/SET] to set.
 You can also use the rear dial to set.
 You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
ISO sensitivity100 3200
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
ISO sensitivitySettings
AUTO¢The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the 
brightness.
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(Intelligent) The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of 
the subject and the brightness.
100/200/400/800/1600/3200 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
(When the [ISO INCREMENTS] in [REC] mode menu 
(P120) is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can 
be set will increase.)
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