Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf3 Owners Manual
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Up 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)
Note
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The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set. (P87)
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
Note
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Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P87)•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64991/w64_dmc-gf3_adv_en_om_d-85.png "Page 86
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Up 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)
Note
•
The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set. (P87)
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
Note
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Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P87)•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can...")
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•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.
When selecting [š], [Ø ]
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Touch the subject.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.•AF area setting screen can be displayed also by pressing
2 and then 4.
•AF area can be moved also by the cursor button in the AF
area setting screen.
•The AF area returns to the center when [ ] is
pressed.
2Touch the slide bar to change the size
of AF area frame.
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•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.
When selecting [š], [Ø ]
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Touch the subject.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.•AF area setting screen can be displayed also by pressing
2 and then 4.
•AF area can be moved also by the cursor button in the AF
area setting screen.
•The AF area returns to the center when [ ] is
pressed.
2Touch the slide bar to change the size
of AF area frame.
•
It can be changed to...")
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When selecting [ ]
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
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The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Touch the subject.
•The assist screen for setting the focus position is enlarged to
approximately 5 times original size.
•The assist screen can also be displayed by pressing 2, pressing
4 to display the enlarged position setting screen, and then
selecting the enlarged position using the cursor buttons and
pressing [MENU/SET].
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When selecting [ ]
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
•
The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Touch the subject.
•The assist screen for setting the focus position is enlarged to
approximately 5 times original size.
•The assist screen can also be displayed by pressing 2, pressing
4 to display the enlarged position setting screen, and then
selecting the enlarged position using the cursor buttons and
pressing [MENU/SET].
2Drag the...")
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Recording 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.
Set the [FOCUS MODE] in [REC] Mode menu to [MF]. (P57)
Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus on the subject.
•When [MF ASSIST] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON],
turning the focus ring switches to the assist screen and
enlarges the display. (MF Assist A)
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Recording 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.
Set the [FOCUS MODE] in [REC] Mode menu to [MF]. (P57)
Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus on the subject.
•When [MF ASSIST] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON],
turning the focus ring switches to the assist screen and
enlarges the display. (MF Assist A)
•MF guide B...")
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∫Displaying the MF Assist
•This is displayed by rotating the focus ring or touching the screen. (In [MINIATURE EFFECT] in
Creative Control Mode, you cannot display by touching the screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area,
deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].
∫ Changing the display of the MF Assist
You can switch the magnification factor between approx. 4 times, 5 times and 10 times....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64991/w64_dmc-gf3_adv_en_om_d-89.png "Page 90
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∫Displaying the MF Assist
•This is displayed by rotating the focus ring or touching the screen. (In [MINIATURE EFFECT] in
Creative Control Mode, you cannot display by touching the screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area,
deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].
∫ Changing the display of the MF Assist
You can switch the magnification factor between approx. 4 times, 5 times and 10 times....")
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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.
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...")
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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 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. Technique for Manual Focus 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 B Focus distance reference line C 0.18 m (0.59 feet) [When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used] D 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] Focus range
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 [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 [] ¢When taking pictures with the flash only [] /[] When using the preset White Balance [] When using the preset color temperature setting 12
- 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 fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight K lKelvin Color Temperature Note • Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ]. •The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.•The set White Balance is maintained even after the power switch is turned [OFF], but when the White Balance is changed in a different Scene Mode, [WHITE BALANCE] for the Scene Mode that was set will return to [AWB]. •In the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].–[SCENERY]/[ARCHITECTURE]/[FOOD]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/ [ILLUMINATIONS]/[PARTY]/[SUNSET] 12
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 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 picture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature decreases, the picture becomes more reddish. 1Select [ ] and then touch [WB K SET].2Touch the color temperature setting bar. •It is also possible to set the values by touching [3]/[4] or pressing 3/4 of the cursor button.•You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K]. 3Touch [SET]. 12
- 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 finely adjust the White Balance to B (blue), the White Balance icon on the screen 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 screen. •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 [ ] 2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE) 1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH) 3 : G_ (GREEN: GREENISH)4 :M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH) 12
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 [SET]. Note • [ ] is displayed in White Balance icon in the screen when the White Balance Bracket is set.•The White Balance Bracket setting is released when the power has been turned off (including Sleep Mode). •You will only hear the shutter sound once.•The White Balance Bracket feature is disabled during motion picture recording.
- 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 [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode.•Some functions cannot be used depending on the mode or displayed screen. [REC] Mode menu/Recording functions • [AF/AE LOCK] (P98)•[PREVIEW] (P99)•[PHOTO STYLE] (P122)•[ASPECT RATIO] (P123)•[QUALITY] (P125)•[FOCUS MODE] (P31)•[METERING MODE] (P128) •[FLASH] (P72)•[SENSITIVITY] (P126)•[ISO LIMIT SET] (P127)•[EX. TELE CONV.] (still pictures/motion pictures) (P131) •[BURST RATE] (P77)•[AUTO BRACKET] (P79) [CUSTOM] menu • [GUIDE LINE] (P138)•[ REC AREA] (P141)
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 [AE] is set, after pressing the shutter button halfway to focus, press the shutter button fully. ∫AF/AE Lock Locking of the focus and exposure can be set in [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM] menu. Note • The brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor (Live View) 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 when taking pictures with Manual Focus.•AE Lock and AF Lock must be activated before motion picture recording begins. 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 the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked. •Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked. Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ItemSettings [AE]Only the exposure is locked. •[AEL], aperture value, the shutter speed light when the exposure is set. [AF] Only the focus is locked. •[AFL], the focus indication, aperture value, the shutter speed light when the subject is focused. [AF/AE ] Both focus and exposure are locked. •[AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and the shutter speed light when the subject is focused and the exposure is set.
- 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 speed preview will be displayed like a time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping the movement of running water. 1Set [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [PREVIEW]. (P57)2Switch to confirmation screen by pressing [Q.MENU/Fn]. •Screen is switched every time [Q.MENU/Fn] is pressed. ∫Depth of field properties ¢1 Recording conditions ¢ 2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc. ¢ 3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background etc. Note •It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.•Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second. Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) Normal recording screen Effects of Aperture Effects of Shutter Speed ¢1 Aperture valueSmallLarge Focus length of the lensTe l eWide Distance to the subjectNearDistant Depth of field (effective focus range) Shallow (Narrow)¢ 2 Deep (Wide)¢3
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 take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Set Recording Mode to [ ]. •For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P28. Rotate the control dial to set the shutter speed. •Each press of the cursor button 3 switches between Shutter Speed Setting and Exposure Compensation. Aperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AE