Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf3 Owners Manual

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Before Use
Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 
3 /4 /2 /1.
Even when the camera is operated using the touch panel, it is 
possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button 
if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.
Rotating the control dial:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
In this owner’s manual, turning the control dial is indicated as follows.
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
or
Press  3/4/ 2/1
Control Dial 
						

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About the Lens
∫Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with 
the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification 
(Micro Four Thirds mount).
∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
Lens with the Four Thirds  mount specification can be 
used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional).
∫ Leica mount specification lens
•
When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;  
optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
–For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from 
the rated distance.
–When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS]  (P143) to [ON].
There are functions that cannot be used,  or the operation may be different depending on 
the lens used.
Auto Focus
¢/Auto aperture setting¢/the Direction Detection Function  (P30)/
[DEFOCUS CTRL]  (P41)/[STABILIZER]  (P69)/[QUICK AF]  (P128)/[SHADING COMP.] 
(P131)
¢ Interchangeable lenses (H-H014, H-FS014042) are compatible with the Auto Focus and 
automatic Aperture operation during the record ing of motion pictures. With the optional HD 
motion picture compatible interchangeable lens (H-VS014140), a more smooth and quiet 
motion picture recording is possible with high  AF following performance and silence design.
For details on the lens used, refer to the website. 
Note
•The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.•The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm 
film camera. (It will be equivalent to 10 0 mm lens when a 50mm lens is used.)
Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.
About the lens and functions
Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible 
lenses.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
 (This Site is English only.) 
						

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Preparation
PreparationChanging the Lens
By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your 
enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure.
•
Check that the camera is turned off.•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to  P183, P184  when dirt or dust 
gets on the lens.
While pressing on the lens release button  A, rotate 
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then 
remove.
Detaching the lens
Preparations: Attach the lens cap. 
						

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Align the lens fitting marks B (red marks) and then rotate the lens in the 
direction of the arrow until it clicks.
•Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.•Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount 
may get scratched.
•Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.
Note
•Do not insert your fingers into the mount when the lens and body cap 
are removed from the camera body.
•To prevent dust or debris from adhering to internal parts of the 
camera body, fit the body cap or a lens to the mount on the camera 
body.
•To prevent scratching of the contact points, fit the lens rear cap to the 
lens when it is unattached or fit the lens to the camera body.
•It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector 
(optional) to protect the lens surface when carrying.  (P178)
Attaching the lens
Preparations: Remove the rear lens cap from the lens. •
If the body cap is fitted to the camera, remove it. 
						

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Preparation
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens 
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS014042)
•
The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not have a lens hood.
Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and 
bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
AFitting to the mark.
Note
•When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens 
hood to the lens in the reverse direction. 
Attaching the Lens Hood 
						

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder 
strap eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the 
ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass 
it through the stopper.
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the 
hole on the other side of the stopper.
Pull the other side of the shoulder 
strap and then check that it will not 
come out.
•Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other 
side of the shoulder strap.
Note
•Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.–It may result in injury or accident.•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck. 
						

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Preparation
Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
∫  About the [CHARGE] indicator
On: It will light up while charging.
Off: It will turn off when it completes the charging normally.
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again 
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these 
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these 
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not 
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging
Attach the battery paying 
attention to the direction of 
the battery.
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•Disconnect the charger from the 
electrical socket and detach the 
battery after charging is completed.
plug-in type inlet type
[CHARGE][CHARGE] 
						

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∫Charging time
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging 
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a 
long time may be longer than normal.
Note
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
Charging time Approx. 180 min 
						

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∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
•
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
∫ Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second recording.•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 170 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 160 min 
						

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∫Recording motion pictures
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])
–[MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available  for recording when repeating actions such as 
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.
•Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum 
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Recordable time Approx. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 130 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 160 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 80 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min