Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh1K Operating Instructions

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Advanced (Recording pictures)Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/
Viewfinder
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
A[DISPLAY] button
 When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not 
activated.
With the [LCD DISP.STYLE] (P126) of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu, you can choose the 
displayed screen on the LCD monitor to display in [ ] (LCD monitor style) or [ ] 
(viewfinder style).
When [ ] is set
B Normal display¢1, 2
C No display¢1
D[LCD INFO.DISP.]¢ 3
E Turned off...

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With the [LVF DISP.STYLE] (P126) of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu, you can choose the 
displayed screen on the viewfinder to display in [ ] (viewfinder style) or [ ] (LCD 
monitor style).
When [ ] is set
When [ ] is set
¢1 Guide lines are displayed when the [GUIDE LINE] of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to 
anything except [OFF].
It is possible to move the position of the guide line using the Quick Menu when it is set to 
[]. (P63)
¢ 2 Histograms are displayed when the...

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∫Recording guide line
When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of 
these lines, you can take pictures with well -designed composition by viewing the size, the 
slope and the balance of the subject.
∫ Set the position of the guide line with [ ]
Set the [GUIDE LINE] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ ]. (P126)
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. (P32)2Press  2/1 to select guide line, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
 You...

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∫About the Histogram
A histogram is a graph that displays brightness  along the horizontal axis (black to white) 
and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
Examples of histogram
∫ Set the position of the histogram
Set the [HISTOGRAM] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ON]. (P126)
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. (P32)
2Press  2/1 to select histogram, and then press 
[MENU/SET]....

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[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
ATo open the flashSlide the flash open lever.
BTo close the flashPress 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.
Applicable modes: 
Set the built-in flash to match the recording. Open the flash.
Select [FLASH] in the [REC] mode menu. (P30)
Press  3/4 to select a mode and press 
[MENU/SET].
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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. Flash interval depends on the brightness of the subject.
∫About the digital red-eye correction
When the flash is used with the Red-eye  reduction ( [ ], [ ], [ ] ) selected, it will 
automatically detect and correc t the red-eye in the image data. 
It may not be able to correct the...

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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 Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting if the Advanced Scene Mode 
or the Scene Mode is changed and then used.
 Available flash settings are those that  were set for still picture recording.
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When the aspect ratio is [W].
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P123) is set to [OFF]
 At the time of flash photography, when distance with the subject is near, the flash light is 
interrupted with lens and a part of picture being taken becomes dark. Check the distance 
between the camera and the subject when taking  a picture. The distance with subject from 
which the flash light is interrupted differs according to the lens used.
– When 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens...

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NoteDo 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.
 When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted 
properly and the picture may become bright or dark.
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Applicable modes: 
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] mode 
menu. (P30)
Press 4 to select [2ND] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET]  to close the menu.
 You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
NoteSet it to [1ST] normally.
 [2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the LCD...