Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf3 Owners Manual

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Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate 
the exposure.
Set Recording Mode to [ ].
•For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to P28.
Rotate the control dial to set the aperture and 
shutter speed.
•Each press of the cursor button  3 switches between Aperture 
Setting and Shutter Speed Setting.
A Manual Exposure Assistance
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
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The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures 
on the playback screen.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
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Note
•Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching [F] (aperture) or [SS] (shutter speed) and then 
dragging the exposure meter bar in the Quick Menu  (P59).
•The brightness of the LCD monitor and the record ed pictures may differ. Check the pictures on 
the playback screen.
•Rotate the control dial to display the [EXPO.METER]. Unsuitable areas of the range are 
displayed in red.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•Display of the shutter speed will count down when the shutter speed is set slow and the shutter 
button is pressed all the way.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160th of a 
second.  (P75)
•The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [AUTO] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Shutter-Priority AE Mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ] (Intelligent).
•The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [ISO160] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Manual exposure while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ] (Intelligent).
•When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the setting for the control dial becomes effective if 
you rotate the aperture ring to the [A] position and the aperture ring setting takes priority if you 
rotate the aperture ring to a position other than [A] in Aperture-Priority AE Mode.
•The setting of the aperture ring takes priority when you use a lens with an aperture ring during 
the manual exposure. 
						

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Recording Mode: ¿
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Mode)
If you select a Scene Mode to suit the subject and recording conditions, the camera will set 
optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the 
scene.
Set Recording Mode to [ ].
•For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to  P28.
Touch the Scene Mode to select.
•The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
Touch [SET].
Note
•The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
–Items other than [STANDARD] and [MONOCHROME] in [PHOTO STYLE]/[SENSITIVITY]/
[ISO LIMIT SET]/[METERING MODE]/[I.RESOLUTION]/[I.DYNAMIC]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]
When taking pictures of people outdoors during t he day, this mode allows you to improve 
the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫ Technique for Portrait 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.
[PORTRAIT] 
						

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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
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If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.•This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
This setting takes sharp photographs of arch itecture. The guide lines are displayed.
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
[SOFT SKIN]
[SCENERY]
[ARCHITECTURE]
[SPORTS] 
						

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This mode makes it easy to pick out the subject on which to focus and blurs the 
background to make the subject stand out.
∫Setting the AF area
1Touch the subject to move the AF area.
•AF area can also be moved by pressing the cursor button.2Touch [SET].
Note
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Quick AF is performed automatically.•Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button, such as [WHITE BALANCE]  (P92), by 
assigning them to the menu item of the Quick Menu  (P59).
•AF area setting screen is displayed by pressing the cursor button. Press [ ] to return the 
AF area to the center of the screen.
•The obtained effects will differ depending on factor s 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.  (P91)
Flowers outdoors are recorded with natural colors in macro settings. The guide lines are 
displayed.
∫Technique for Flower Mode
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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
Note
•The focus range is different depending on lens used. Refer to “About the focus distance 
reference mark” on  P91  for the focus range.•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range 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.
•Close-up regions are prioritized when taking pictures, and so time is required to focus if you 
take a picture of a distant subject.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
•If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the 
subject correctly.
[PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS]
[FLOWER] 
						

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You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light 
in restaurants etc.
∫Technique for Food Mode
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
Note
•Refer to [FLOWER] for other information about this mode.
You can take clear and vivid pictures of accessories or small objects in a collection.
∫ Technique for Object Mode
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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
Note
•Refer to [FLOWER] for other information about this mode.
This allows you to take pictures of a  person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode
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Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the 
picture.
Note
•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is 
not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
[FOOD]
[OBJECTS]
[NIGHT PORTRAIT] 
						

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This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
∫Technique for Night Scenery Mode
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We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is 
not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
Illuminations are photographed beautifully.
∫ Technique for ILLUMINATIONS Mode
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
Note
•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is 
not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
[NIGHT SCENERY]
[ILLUMINATIONS] 
						

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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the 
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP]  (P148).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4  to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4  to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].3Enter the birthday or name.
•
When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
4Press  3/4  to select [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•It can also be set with touch operation.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
2.
Note
•
The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the 
CD-ROM (supplied).
•If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or 
name will not be displayed.
[BABY1]/[BABY2]
Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
3 /4: Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Set.
Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to  “Entering Text” on  P121. 
						

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Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name.
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P108.
Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Party Mode
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Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
[PET]
[PARTY]
[SUNSET] 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor 
(Live View) and setting the desired effect.
Set Recording Mode to [ ].
•For details on setting up Recording Mode, refer to  P28.
To u c h  t h e  i t e m .
•The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
Touch [SET].
Note
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Defocus control can be set by touching [ ] in the recording screen.  (P41)•Creative Control settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.•White Balance will be fixed to [AWB], and [SENSITIVITY] will be fixed to [AUTO].
ItemEffect
[EXPRESSIVE] This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises the color.
[RETRO] This is a soft image effect that gives the appearance of a tarnished 
photograph.
[HIGH KEY] Overall, the image effect will become bright ambiance.
[SEPIA] A sepia color image effect.
[HIGH DYNAMIC] This is an impressive image effect that adjusts dark areas and bright 
areas to appropriate brightness, together with enhancements on 
colors.
[MINIATURE EFFECT] This is an imaging effect which defocuses the surroundings to make 
it look like a diorama (also known as Tilt Shift Focus).
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