Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf3 Owners Manual
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- 91 - Recording 1Rotate 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. Note • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.•After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.•If you are taking close-up pictures–We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P81).–The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance...
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Recording 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 ac cordance with the light source.
Press 1 ().
Touch the White Balance to select.
•The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
Touch [SET].
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
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Recording 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 ac cordance with the light source.
Press 1 ().
Touch the White Balance to select.
•The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
Touch [SET].
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
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Recording - 92 - Recording 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 ac cordance with the light source. Press 1 (). Touch the White Balance to select. •The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ]. Touch [SET]. ¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording. ItemRecording conditions...
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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures 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 Sunlight
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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures 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 Sunlight
6 White...")
- 93 - Recording ∫Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures 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 Sunlight 6 White...
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∫Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].
2Aim 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 touch [SET].
Note
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance
again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
∫ Setting the color temperature
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∫Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].
2Aim 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 touch [SET].
Note
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance
again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
∫ Setting the color temperature
You can...")
Recording - 94 - ∫Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET]. 2Aim 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 touch [SET]. Note • White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness. ∫ Setting the color temperature You can...
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∫Finely adjusting the White Balance
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.].
2Touch within the frame to finely adjust.
•You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or
pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the cursor button.
3Touch [SET].
Note
•
If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will
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∫Finely adjusting the White Balance
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.].
2Touch within the frame to finely adjust.
•You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or
pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the cursor button.
3Touch [SET].
Note
•
If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will
change to orange. If you...")
- 95 - Recording ∫Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. 1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.]. 2Touch within the frame to finely adjust. •You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the cursor button. 3Touch [SET]. Note • If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will change to orange. If you...
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∫White Balance Bracket
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.
1Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely
adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/
[ ] to set the bracket.
[]
: Horizontal (A to B)
[]: Vertical (G i to M j)•Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the control dial.
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∫White Balance Bracket
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.
1Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely
adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/
[ ] to set the bracket.
[]
: Horizontal (A to B)
[]: Vertical (G i to M j)•Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the control dial.
2Touch...")
Recording - 96 - ∫White Balance Bracket 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. 1Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/ [ ] to set the bracket. [] : Horizontal (A to B) []: Vertical (G i to M j)•Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the control dial. 2Touch...
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Using the function button
By assigning functions to the [Fn] (function) button, you can use [AF/
AE LOCK] that allows you to take pictures with fixed exposure or focus,
[PREVIEW] that allows you to confirm the effect of aperture and shutter
speed, and other functions.
Set [Q.MENU/Fn] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [Fn]. (P57)
Select [Fn BUTTON SET] in [CUSTOM] menu.
Select the function you want to assign and press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
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Using the function button
By assigning functions to the [Fn] (function) button, you can use [AF/
AE LOCK] that allows you to take pictures with fixed exposure or focus,
[PREVIEW] that allows you to confirm the effect of aperture and shutter
speed, and other functions.
Set [Q.MENU/Fn] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [Fn]. (P57)
Select [Fn BUTTON SET] in [CUSTOM] menu.
Select the function you want to assign and press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Note
•Not available with...")
- 97 - Recording Using the function button By assigning functions to the [Fn] (function) button, you can use [AF/ AE LOCK] that allows you to take pictures with fixed exposure or focus, [PREVIEW] that allows you to confirm the effect of aperture and shutter speed, and other functions. Set [Q.MENU/Fn] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [Fn]. (P57) Select [Fn BUTTON SET] in [CUSTOM] menu. Select the function you want to assign and press [MENU/SET]. •Exit the menu after it is set. Note •Not available with...
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Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Set [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P57)2Align the screen with the subject.3Press [Q.MENU/Fn] to fix the focus or exposure.AAE lock indication•AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Q.MENU/Fn] button again.4Move the camera as you compose the picture and then press
shutter button fully.
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Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Set [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P57)2Align the screen with the subject.3Press [Q.MENU/Fn] to fix the focus or exposure.AAE lock indication•AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Q.MENU/Fn] button again.4Move the camera as you compose the picture and then press
shutter button fully.
•
When...")
Recording - 98 - Applicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure. 1Set [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P57)2Align the screen with the subject.3Press [Q.MENU/Fn] to fix the focus or exposure.AAE lock indication•AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Q.MENU/Fn] button again.4Move the camera as you compose the picture and then press shutter button fully. • When...
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- 99 - Recording Applicable modes: The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode. • Confirm the effects of aperture: 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. •Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture that will be taken with that shutter speed. When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the shutter...
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Recording Mode: ±´²
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Set Recording Mode to [ ].
•For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P28.
Rotate the control dial to set the aperture value.
•Each press of the cursor button 3 switches between Aperture
Setting and Exposure Compensation.
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Recording Mode: ±´²
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Set Recording Mode to [ ].
•For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P28.
Rotate the control dial to set the aperture value.
•Each press of the cursor button 3 switches between Aperture
Setting and Exposure Compensation.
When you want to...")
Recording - 100 - Recording Mode: ±´² Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. •For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P28. Rotate the control dial to set the aperture value. •Each press of the cursor button 3 switches between Aperture Setting and Exposure Compensation. When you want to...