Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf6 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Changing 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.
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Check that the camera is turned off.
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to  P326 when dirt or dust gets on 
the lens.
Align the lens fitting marks A and then rotate the lens in the direction of 
the arrow until it clicks.
•Do not press the lens release button  B when you attach a lens....

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While pressing on the lens release button B, 
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops 
and then remove.
Detaching the lens
Preparations: Attach the lens cap.
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When using the interchangeable lens 
(H-PS14042), change the lens only after 
turning this unit off and checking that the lens 
barrel has retracted. (Do not push in the lens 
barrel with your fingers. Doing so may 
damage the lens.)
A When retracting the lens barrel
To enable/disable the shutter release without lens.
[MENU]...

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When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The 
lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the 
drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off exce ss lighting and improves the picture quality.
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The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) does not have a lens hood.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS1442A)
Hold the lens hood by placing your fingers as 
shown in the...

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
1Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder 
strap eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
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If the shoulder strap does not easily pass through the 
shoulder strap eyelet, slightly bend the hard portion at 
the tip of the strap before passing it through the eyelet.
2Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the ring in the direction of the arrow and...

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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
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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.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet 
the...

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any 
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after 
charging is completed.)
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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...

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∫Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4  oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.•When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.
•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatib le with the Optical Image Stabilizer function, 
set the Optical Image...

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∫Recording motion pictures
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/60i])
–[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/30p])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 o F) 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 
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously...

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∫Playback
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
–Using the [AUTO] of [Monitor Luminance] or [MODE1] of [Monitor Luminance].–When [Live View Mode] is set to [NORMAL].–When flash is used repeatedly.
•When the operating time of the...

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow and open 
the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic 
batteries.
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
2Battery: Being careful about the 
battery orientation, insert all the 
way until you hear a locking 
sound and then check that it is 
locked by lever A....