Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf5 Owners Manual

 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the inst ructions completely.
Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-GF5
VQT4G00
F0412YS0 

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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ................................... 5
Standard Accessories ............................... 6
Names and Functions of Components ...... 7
About the Lens ........................................ 12
Preparation
Changing the Lens .................................. 13
Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................. 16
Charging the Battery ............................... 17• Charging ........................................... 17
• Approximate operating time and...

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Recording
Optical Image Stabilizer .......................... 74
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................ 76• Zooming using touch operations ....... 78
Taking Pictures using the Flash .............. 79 • Switching to the appropriate flash 
setting ............................................... 79
Compensating the Exposure ................... 83
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 84
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 86
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.......... 88
Taking...

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Using the [Rec] Menu............................ 139• [Photo Style].................................... 139
• [Aspect Ratio].................................. 141
• [Picture Size] ................................... 141
• [Quality] ........................................... 142
• [Sensitivity] ...................................... 143
• [ISO Limit Set] ................................. 144
• [ISO Increments] ............................. 144
• [Extended ISO]................................ 144
•...

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Before Use
Before UseCare of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in 
the following conditions. 
It may also malfunction or image may not record if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, 
sand, etc.
•
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space 
around...

Before Use
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
•
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera 
was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery  in the text.•Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger  or charger in the text.•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as  card in the...

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Sensor
2Flash  (P79)
3 Self-timer indicator  (P88)/
AF Assist Lamp  (P156)
4 Lens fitting mark (P14)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button  (P13)
8 Flash open button  (P79)
9 Touch screen/LCD monitor  (P10)
10 Playback button (P51 , 55)
11 [Q.MENU/Fn1] button  (P65, 103) /
Delete/Return button  (P58, 62)
12 [MENU/SET] button (P11 , 60)
13 Control dial  (P11)
14 Cursor buttons  (P11)
3 /Exposure Compensation button  (P41, 83, 
108,...

Before Use
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16 Shoulder strap eyelet (P16)
•Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 
using the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
17 [HDMI] socket  (P177)
18 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket  (P177, 182 , 185, 
186)
19 Stereo microphone  (P153)
•
Be careful not to cover the microphone with 
your finger. Doing so may make it difficult to 
record sound.
20 Shutter button  (P34)
21 Motion picture button  (P48)
22 Speaker  (P68)
•
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may...

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Before Use
∫Lens
H-PS14042
(LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/
F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) H-FS014042
(LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 
ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
H-H014
(LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.)
31 Lens surface
32 Zoom lever  (P76)
33 Focus lever (P96)
34 Contact point
35 Lens fitting mark (P14)
36 Focus ring  (P96)
37 Tele
38 Wide
39 Zoom ring (P76)
34 35
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34 35
3631 

Before Use
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This touch screen is a type that detects pressure.Note
•
If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection 
sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the 
sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair 
visibility or operability.)
•If a commercially available LCD protection sheet is used,  a 
little extra pressure  may be required if you notice that the 
touch screen is not responsive.
•Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply 
pressure...