Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf3 Owners Manual

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
[You can only use the Optical Zoom in [ ], [ ] and the Optical Zoom, the Extended Tele 
Conversion in [¿] mode.]
∫ Optical Zoom
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc.  in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make 
people and objects appear closer (Tel e) by rotating the zoom ring.
•
The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not support the zoom ring function.
∫ Extended Tele Conversion (EX)
To enlarge further, set the [EX. TELE CONV.] in the [REC] Mode menu or the 
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu to [ON].
•
When the [EX. TELE CONV.] ([REC] Mode menu) is used, set the picture size to [M] or [S] 
(picture size with [ ]).
∫ Digital Zoom
Further enlargement is possible by setting the [DIGITAL ZOOM] in the [REC] Mode menu 
or the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu to [2 k] or [4 k].
∫ Types of zooms and recording magnification
¢1 When a picture size of [S] (3 M), aspect ratio of [ X] is selected.
The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
¢ 2 When recording quality setting [
SH] or [HD] is selected.
When [FSH] is selected, there will be no enlarging with the Extended Tele Conversion (1 k).
When [VGA] or [QVGA] is selected, Extended Tele Conversion factor will change to 4.2.
Note
•When the Extended Tele Conversion  is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from 
the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them. Angle 
of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [ REC AREA]  (P141) 
setting to the mode you wish to record in.
•When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P81) for taking 
pictures.
•The [EX. TELE CONV.] ([REC] Mode menu) and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are disabled in the following 
modes:
–When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]•In [MINIATURE EFFECT] of Creative Control Mode, the [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used.
FeatureOptical ZoomExtended Tele 
Conversion (EX)Digital Zoom
Recording 
magnification Different depending on 
the lens used. when taking still 
pictures: 2
k
¢1
when recording motion 
pictures: 3.1 k¢2
[2k]
[4 k]
Picture quality No deterioration No deterioration The higher the 
magnification level, the 
greater the deterioration. 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures using the Flash
Note
•Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
•Open the flash.
1Select [FLASH] in the [REC] Mode menu.  (P57)2Press 3/4  to select a mode and press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
A
To open the flash
B To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
•Be sure to close the flash when not in use.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash 
is closed.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting 
						

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The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is 
longer when [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the 
second flash is activated.
ItemDescription of settings
‡ : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
:
AUTO/Red-Eye 
Reduction The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye 
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then 
activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting 
conditions.
‰ : Forced Flash ON
:
Forced ON/Red-Eye 
Reduction The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
: Slow Sync. :
Slow Sync./
Red-Eye Reduction When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature 
will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background 
landscape will appear brighter.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can 
enhance your photos.
Π: 
Forced Flash 
OFFThe flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the 
flash is not permitted.
•Close the flash to turn if off if it has been used. 
						

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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Scene Mode)
¢ [ ] is displayed.•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
∫The available flash range
•The available flash range is an approximation.
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET]  (P127) is set to [OFF]
•If the distance to the subject is close when taking a picture using a flash, part of the recorded 
image becomes dark because the light of flash is blocked by the lens or it becomes out of flash 
range. Check the distance to the subject when taking a picture. Distance to the subject where 
the light of flash is blocked depends on the lens used.
–When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is attached:
50 cm (1.64 feet) or less
–When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is attached:When the aspect ratio is [ X].
Vignetting effect occurs due to the light of the flash. (Wide to 17 mm)/
1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less (18 mm)/40 cm (1.32 feet) or less (Tele)
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When the 
interchangeable  lens (H-H014) is 
usedWhen the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Available flash range according to focal length of lens (When the aspect ratio is [ X].)
Available flash 
rangeWide to 17 mm18 mmTe l e
[AUTO] in 
[SENSITIVITY] 50 cm (1.64 feet) 
to 5.6 m 
(18.4 feet)
¢
Vignetting effect 
occurs due to the 
light of the flash. 1.0m (3.28feet) 
to 3.4 m 
(11.2 feet)
¢
40 cm (1.32 feet) 
to 2.5 m 
(8.20 feet)
¢ 
						

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.
¢ 2This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and 60 seconds in the Manual Exposure 
Mode.
•When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160 of a second.•In Intelligent Auto (ñ or   ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
Note
•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects 
may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
•Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance may appear too bright or too 
dark.
•You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking RED indicating 
the flash is charging.
•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range,  white balance may be set 
incorrectly.
•When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens 
field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures.
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may 
turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo 
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the 
access indication disappears.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between peo ple. Also, if the subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡ 1/60
¢1 to 1/4000th 1 to 1/4000th
‰ 1/60
¢2 to 1/160th Œ60 to 1/4000th 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Note
•
The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•When numerical values for aperture and shutter speed are displayed in Program AE Mode, 
each press of the cursor button  3 switches between Program Shift and Exposure 
Compensation.
•In Aperture-Priority AE Mode, each press of the cursor button  3 switches between Aperture 
Setting  (P100) and Exposure Compensation.
•In Shutter-Priority AE Mode, each press of the cursor button  3 switches between Shutter 
Speed Setting  (P100) and Exposure Compensation.
Underexposed Properly 
exposedOverexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
Press 3 (È ) to switch to Exposure 
Compensation operation.
Rotate the control dial to compensate the 
exposure.
A Exposure Compensation value
B [EXPO.METER]
•Select [0] to return to the original exposure.•Rotate the control dial to display the [EXPO.METER].  (P138) 
(However, it does not appear in ¿/  Mode.)
AB 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Press 4  () .
Touch burst icon ([ ], etc.).
Select and touch the burst speed.
¢ 1 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed 
will become slower halfway. The exact timing of  this depends on the aspect ratio, the picture 
size, the setting for the quality and the type of card used.
•The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings.–[PICTURE SIZE] (P124) /[QUALITY] (P125)/[SENSITIVITY]  (P126)/[FOCUS MODE]  (P31)/
[FOCUS PRIORITY]  (P139)
•Burst speed can also be set with [BURST RATE] in [REC] Mode menu.•Refer to P125 for information about RAW files.
[H] 
(High speed)[M] 
(Middle speed)[L] 
(Low speed)
Burst speed 
(pictures/second) 3.8
2.8 2
Live View during Burst  Mode None
Available Available
¢ 1 With RAW files
4 to 5
¢2
Without RAW files
Depends on the remaining capacity of the card¢2 
						

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Touch [SET].
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
AWhen Burst Mode is set to high speed [H].
•Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
∫Focusing in Burst Mode
The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY]  (P139) in the 
[CUSTOM] menu and the setting for [FOCUS MODE]  (P31) in [REC] Mode menu.
¢ 1 When subject is dark, the focus is fixed on the first picture.
¢ 2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the 
subject.
¢ 3 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range.
Note
•When the burst speed is set to [H] (when [FOCUS MODE] is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure and 
White Balance are fixed at the settings used for  the first picture for the subsequent pictures as 
well. Depending on the brightness of the subject, the second picture and subsequent pictures 
may be brighter or darker.
•Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burst speed (pictures/second) may 
become slower.
•[BURST RATE] is fixed to [H] in the Intelligent Auto (ñ or  ) Mode.•When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.•The Burst Mode is disabled in the following cases.–[MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode–When White Balance Bracket is set–When recording motion pictures
Focus ModeFocus PriorityFocus
AFS ON
At the first picture
OFF
AFC
¢ 1ON
Normal focusing¢2
OFF
Predicted focusing¢3
MF —Focus set with Manual Focus 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Maximum of 5 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the 
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket
[STEP]: [3 •1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/ s/r ]
Press  4  () .
Touch Auto Bracket icon ([ ], etc.).
Select and touch the step.
Touch [SET].
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
A Auto Bracket indication
•If you press and hold the shutter button, the number of pictures 
that you set is taken.
•The Auto Bracket indication blinks until the number of pictures 
that you set is taken.
•The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the Auto Bracket setting or turn the 
camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken. 
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV
31/3 
						

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∫Changing the settings for [ / SETTINGS], [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto 
Bracket
1Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] Mode menu.  (P57)2Press 3/4  to select [ / SETTINGS], [STEP] or 
[SEQUENCE] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
•
You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].•You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set to [ ].•Exit the menu after it is set.
Note
•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.
•The exposure may be compensated incorrectly, depending on the brightness of the subject.•When taking pictures continuously using Auto Bracket with [I.RESOLUTION] set to 
[EXTENDED], it may take time to record all the set number of pictures.
•Auto Bracket setting is fixed to [ ], [3•2/3] and [0/ `/_ ] in the Intelligent Auto (ñ or   ) 
Mode.
•When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.•Auto Bracket is disabled in the following cases.–[MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode–When White Balance Bracket is set.–When recording motion pictures
ItemSettingsItemSettings
[ / SETTINGS] [ ] (single)
[SEQUENCE][0/
`/_ ]
[] (burst) [` /0/ _]
[STEP] [3•1/3] (3 pictures)
[3•2/3] (3 pictures)
[5•1/3] (5 pictures)
[5•2/3] (5 pictures)