Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf5 Owners Manual

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∫Manual Exposure Assistance
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The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures 
on the playback screen.
Note
•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 to 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.  (P82)
•The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [I SO160] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Manual exposure while the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ] (Intelligent).
•When using a lens having an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to [A] to activate 
the control dial setting. At positions other than [A], the ring setting will take priority.
The exposure is adequate.
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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Guide Mode)
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the 
example images, 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 P29.
Drag the example images to select a screen.
•You can also switch between items by dragging the slide 
bar A.
Touch [Set].
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Note
•The following items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
–Items other than the picture quality adjustment in [Photo Style]/[Sensitivity]/[Metering Mode]/
[Digital Zoom]
•Although white balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of scene, you can fine tune the white 
balance or use white balance bracketing by pressing the cursor button  1 on the recording 
screen. For further details, please read  P102.
∫To enjoy a variety of picture effects
Touch [ ] on the scene selection screen to display 
explanations etc. for picture effects to suit the scene. To take 
full advantage of the picture effects, we recommend that you 
read the explanations and try recording pictures.
•
The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].
DISP. 
						

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[Clear Portrait]
The brightness of the face is adjusted and the background is 
defocused to create a clear portrait.
Note
•
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)
•
When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), set to 
Tele by moving the zoom lever instead of the zoom ring.
2Move close to the subject to make this mode more 
effective.
[Silky Skin]
Brighter face and softer skin color creates a healthy younger 
look.
Note
•
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)
•
When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), set to 
Tele by moving the zoom lever instead of the zoom ring.
2Move close to the subject to make this mode more 
effective.
•
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.
[Backlit Softness]
When backlit, the overall scr een brightness is increased. 
Portraits are softened and infused with light. 
						

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[Clear in Backlight]
Outdoors, the flash will be used to more evenly illuminate the 
subjects face.Note
•
Open the flash. (You can set to Forced Flash ON.)•White saturation can occur if the subject is too close.•Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance 
may appear too bright or too dark.
[Relaxing Tone]
The warm color tone creates an image with a relaxing mood.
[Sweet Childs Face]
Moderate background defocusing and skin tone highlighted 
draws attention to the childs face.
Touch the face.
•A still picture is recorded with the focus and exposure set for the 
touched location.
Note
•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)
•
When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), set to 
Tele by moving the zoom lever instead of the zoom ring.
2Move close to the subject to make this mode more 
effective. 
						

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[Distinct Scenery]
Saturation of sky and trees creates more distinct scenery.
[Bright Blue Sky]
On a sunny day, the overall screen brightness is increased to 
create a vibrant image of the blue sky.
[Romantic Sunset Glow]
The enhanced purple tone creates a romantic image of the 
sky just after sunset.
[Vivid Sunset Glow]
Red is enhanced to create a vivid image of the sunset. 
						

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[Glistening Water]
The glistening of the water is enhanced to look brighter and 
slightly bluish.
Note
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Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual 
and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[Clear Nightscape]
Color saturation of the night light is increased to accentuate 
the nightscape.
Note
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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•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.
[Cool Night Sky]
Blue tones are enhanced to creat e a cool and sophisticated 
image of the night sky after sunset.
Note
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•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. 
						

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[Warm Glowing Nightscape]
The warm color tone creates a warm image of the 
nightscape.Note
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•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.
[Artistic Nightscape]
A slow shutter speed captures li ght trails that can creates an 
artistic nightscape.
Note
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•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.
[Glittering Illuminations]
The star filter enhances pinpoints of light.
Note
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual 
and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•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. 
						

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[Clear Night Portrait]
Fill flash and a longer exposure capture better portraits 
against the nightscape.Note
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Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking 
pictures.
•When [Clear Night Portrait] is selected, keep the subject still for 
about 1 second after taking the picture.
•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.
[Soft Image of a Flower]
The soft focus creates a diffused image.
Note
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash 
and avoid using it.
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual 
and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•The focus range is different depending on lens used. Refer to “About the focus distance reference mark” on  P98  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. 
						

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[Appetizing Food]
The overall screen brightness is increased to make the food 
look appealing.Note
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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)
•
When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), set to 
Tele by moving the zoom lever instead of the zoom ring.
2Move close to the subject to make this mode more 
effective.
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash 
and avoid using it.
[Cute Dessert]
The overall screen brightness is set higher to enhance the 
visual appeal of the dessert.
Note
•
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)
•
When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), set to 
Tele by moving the zoom lever instead of the zoom ring.
2Move close to the subject to make this mode more 
effective.
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash 
and avoid using it.