Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh1K Operating Instructions

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
You can adjust the flash output.
Applicable modes:
 
[s2EV]/[s12/3EV]/[ s11/3 EV]/[s1EV]/[ s2/3 EV]/[ s1/3 EV]/[0 EV]/[ r1/3 EV]/
[r2/3 EV]/[ r1EV]/[ r1 1/3 EV]/[ r12/3EV]/[ r2 EV]
Note
 Refer to P69 for details.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatic ally when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
Applicable modes:
 
[OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]
Note
Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100]/[ISO125], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher 
than [ISO100]/[ISO125] if the picture is taken with [I.EXPOSURE] set to valid.
 Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
 [ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.EXPOSURE] is in effect.
 [LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH] represents the maximum range of effect.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
Enlarging a picture with no picture quality deterioration
Applicable modes:
 
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
Refer to P55 for details.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
This can enlarge subjects even more than th e optical zoom or Extended Optical Zoom.
Applicable modes:
 
[OFF]/[2 t]/[4 t]
Note
 Refer to P55 for details.
 If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be 
set to [MODE1].
 [FLASH ADJUST.]
[I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment)
 [EX. OPT. ZOOM]
)  [DIGITAL ZOOM]
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
You can set the burst speed.
Applicable modes:
 
[H]/[L]Note
Refer to P72 for details.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
You can set the compensation range of the exposure and the bracket order. 
Applicable modes:
 
NoteRefer to P74 for details.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
You can set the time for the self-timer.
Applicable modes:
 
[]/[ ]/[]
Note
Refer to P76 for details.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, 
printer etc.
Applicable modes:
 
 [BURST RATE]
 [AUTO BRACKET]
[STEP] : [3•1/3]/[3•2/3]/[5•1/3]/[5•2/3]/[7•1/3]/[7•2/3]
[SEQUENCE] :[0/j/i ]/[j /0/ i]
 [SELF-TIMER]
 [COLOR SPACE]
[sRGB] : Color space is set to sRGB color space.
This is widely used in computer related equipment.
[AdobeRGB] : Color space is set to AdobeRGB color space.
AdobeRGB is mainly used for busines s purposes such as professional 
printing because it has a  greater range of reproducible colors than sRGB.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
NoteDepending on the color space setting, the file name of the recorded picture changes as shown.
 Set to sRGB if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.
 The setting is fixed to [sRGB] in recording motion pictures.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take beautiful pictures.
Applicable modes:
 
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
If you set [ON], the countdown screen is displayed when the shutter button is pressed. Do not 
move the camera at this time. After the countdown is finished, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed 
for the same time as the selected shutter speed for signal processing.
 We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to take pictures.
 This does not operate during motion picture recording.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of 
the subject.
Applicable modes:
 
[OFF]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
Note
The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.
 The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the 
amount of picture noise.
 It will work when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
ISO sensitivity settings between [ISO100] and [ISO3200] are changed for every 1/3 EV.
Applicable modes:
 
 [LONG SHTR NR]
 [ISO LIMIT SET]
 [ISO INCREMENTS]
[1/3 EV] : [100 ]/[125 ]/[160]/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[1000 ]/[1250 ]/
[1600 ]/[2000 ]/[2500 ]/[3200 ]
[1 EV] : [100 ]/[200 ]/[400]/[800 ]/[1600 ]/[3200 ]
P: sRGB_: AdobeRGB
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
NoteWhen the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV], ISO sensitivity will be set to value closest 
to the value set during the [1/3 EV]. (Set value will not restore when the setting is changed back 
to [1/3 EV]. It will stay as the setting selected for [1 EV].)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation 
during the shooting or the situation as a memo.
Applicable modes:
 
If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled.
NoteAudio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
 Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment.
 The sound recording specifications on this model have been changed to improve audio 
quality. For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] and pictures 
with audio may not be played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX)
¢.
¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS 
series).
 [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.
– When recording with Auto Bracket
– During burst shooting
– When recording with White Balance Bracket
– When recording with Multi Film Bracket
– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu
[METERING MODE], [I.EXPOSURE], and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are common to both the [REC] 
mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu. Changing these settings in one of these 
menus is reflected in other menu.
– For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in [REC] mode menu.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
 
[ [AVCHD]]/[ [MOTION JPEG]]
Note
Refer to P105 for details.
B  [AUDIO REC.]
[OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.
[ON]:  [B] is displayed on the screen.
Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded.
(It will stop in 5 seconds)
 [REC MODE]
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
 
∫When [REC MODE] is [ [AVCHD]].
[FHD]/[SH]/[H]/[L]
∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [MOTION JPEG]].
[HD]/[WVGA]/[VGA]/[QVGA]
Note
Refer to P105 for details.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
This changes the setup in Creative Motion Picture Mode.
Applicable modes:
 
[P]/[A]/[S]/[M]
Note
Refer to P108 for details.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording.
Applicable modes:
 
[OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]
Note
Refer to P107 for details.
Perform these settings if you need to.
Using the [CUSTOM MENU]
In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CUST. SET MEM.], [LCD INFO.DISP.], [GUIDE LINE] and 
[REMAINING DISP.] can be set.
For details on how to select the [CUSTOM MENU] menu settings, refer to P30.
Refer to P102 for details.
 [REC QUALITY]
 [EXPOSURE MODE]
 [WIND CUT]
[CUST. SET MEM.]Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered as custom 
settings. 
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Refer to P62 for details.
 Refer to P61 for details.
 LCD monitor display and viewfinder display can be switched manually by pressing [LVF/LCD]. 
(P41)
[LVF DISP.STYLE]
This will set the display style of the viewfinder.
[]: Viewfinder style
[]: LCD monitor style
[LCD DISP.STYLE]
This will set the display style of the LCD monitor.
[]:Viewfinder style
[]: LCD monitor style
[LCD INFO.DISP.]
This will set the color of the information display screen on the 
LCD monitor. (P61)
[OFF]
[]:Brown colors
[]: Red colors
[]: Black colors
[LVF/LCD AUTO]
It will switch automatically to viewfinder display when an eye or 
object gets near the viewfinder using an eye sensor. It will return 
to LCD monitor display when it goes away.
[OFF]/[ON]
[HISTOGRAM]
This allows you to set either to display or not display the 
histogram. (P64)
[OFF]
[ON]:Position of the histogram can be set. Refer to P64 on 
how to set.
[GUIDE LINE] This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture.
 
(P63)
[OFF]/[ ]/[ ]
[]: Position of the guide line can be set. Refer to P63 for 
how to set.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Refer to P81 for details.
About [ ] and [ ]
[ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera gets small. [ ] will 
adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation).
The camera will adjust the focus automatically, and the focus adjustment when the shutter 
button is pressed becomes faster. It is effective when you do not want to miss the photo 
opportunity.
Note
The battery will be consumed faster than usual.
 Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
 When [PRE AF] is set to [ ], it may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom 
ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the  subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
 [PRE AF] does not work during the Preview Mode.
[AF/AE LOCK]
This will set what will be fixed by the [AF/AE LOCK] button when 
taking a picture with fixed focus or exposure.
[AE]: Only the exposure is locked.
[AF]: Only the focus is locked.
[AF/AE]: Both focus and exposure are locked.
[AF/AE LOCK HOLD]
This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button when taking a 
picture with fixed focus or exposure.
[OFF]:The focus and the exposure are fixed only while you 
are pressing [AF/AE LOCK]. (P81)
If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.
[ON]: The focus and the exposure remain fixed even if you 
release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it.
If you press [AF/AE LOCK] again, AF/AE Lock is 
canceled.
[PREVIEW HOLD] This will set the operation of the [ ] button when displaying the 
preview screen.
[OFF]:
Preview screen is displayed only when the [ ] is 
pressed.
It will return to previous screen when [ ] is released.
[ON]: Preview screen is displayed even after the [ ] is 
released after pressing. (P93)
It will return to previous screen when [ ] is pressed 
again.
[PRE AF] Depending on the setting, camera will adjust the focus 
automatically before pressing the shutter button halfway.
[OFF]
[ ]: Quick AF
[ ]: Continuous AF
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[PRE AF] function does not work with lenses without the AF function. Also, [ ] can only be 
used when a compatible lens (P15) is used.
 Refer to P79 for details.
 If you set [OFF], be careful as the picture may not be properly focused even if [AFS] or [AFC] in 
focus mode is set.
 This does not operate during motion picture recording.
 The effective range of the AF assist lamp is different depending on used lens.
– When 14 – 140 mm/F4.0– 5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K is attached and at Wide: Approx. 
1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet)
 When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark 
places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In th is case, it will become more difficult to focus 
on the subject.
 Remove the lens hood.
 When you use a lens with a large filter diameter that obscures the AF assist lamp, shadows 
may appear on the picture and the performance of the camera may deteriorate.
 The setting for the [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF] in [SCENERY] mode, 
[NIGHT SCENERY] or [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode, and 
[SUNSET] in Scene Mode.
 This does not operate during motion picture recording.
[DIRECT AF AREA]
Position and size of the AF area can be modified easily during 
recording.
[OFF]
[ON]: AF area can be moved freely with  3/4 /2 /1  when 
[ Ø ] is selected.
[FOCUS PRIORITY]
It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of focus.
[OFF]: This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so 
you can take a picture when the shutter button is 
pressed fully.
[ON]: You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought 
into focus.
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus 
when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.
[OFF]:The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist 
lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway. 
(Larger AF areas are now displayed.)
[AF+MF]
It is possible to adjust focus manually after it was adjusted 
automatically.
[OFF]
[ON]:It is possible to finely adjust the focus manually by 
rotating the focus ring while AF lock (focus mode is set 
to [AFS] and shutter button is half-way pressed, or AF 
lock with [AF/AE LOCK]).
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Refer to P80 for details.
 Switchable setting items differ depending on the [REC] mode.
 You cannot switch between LCD monitor and viewfinder by pressing [LVF/LCD] when it is set to 
[SWITCH BY PRESSING THE LVF/LCD BUTTON].
 [EXPO. SETTINGS] is disabled when you set [LVF/LCD AUTO] to [OFF].
Setting items for each [REC] mode
The recording area indicated is a guide line.
 [MF ASSIST]
In Manual Focus, the assistance screen appears on the screen to 
facilitate focusing on the subject.
[OFF]
[ON]: Center of the screen will be enlarged automatically 
when the focus ring is rotated.
[EXPO. SETTINGS]
Change the method of Exposure Compensation setting switching 
when the mode dial is set to , ,  and .
[SWITCH BY PRESSING THE FRONT DIAL]:
Press the front dial to switch between Exposure Compensation, 
Program Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed setting.
[SWITCH BY PRESSING THE LVF/LCD BUTTON]:
Press [LVF/LCD] to switch between Exposure Compensation, 
Program Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed setting.
³Program Shift Exposure Compensation
±ApertureExposure Compensation
´Shutter speed Exposure Compensation
²Shutter speed Aperture
[ REC AREA]
This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording 
and still picture recording.
[! ]
 (Picture)/[ ] (Motion picture)
[REMAINING DISP.]
This will switch display between the number of recordable 
pictures and available recording time.
[REMAINING SHOTS]:
This will display the number of recordable pictures for still 
pictures.
[REMAINING TIME]:
This will display the available recording time for motion pictures.
LVF/LCDor
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
It will display dial operation guide to the screen that is possible to 
perform Exposure Compensation, Program Shift, aperture setting, or 
shutter speed setting when set to [ON].
A Dial operation guide
 Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camera is purchased, and it 
needs to be optimized annually after the purchase.
 Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.
 Dust reduction function will operate automatically when the camera is turned on, but you can 
use this function when you see dust. (P167)
[ BUTTON]Enables/disables the motion picture button.
[OFF]/[ON]
[DIAL GUIDE]
Sets if the operation switch guide when the mode dial is switched 
to , ,  and  is to be displayed or not.
[OFF]/[ON]
[MENU RESUME]
The last operated menu position is saved even if the camera is 
turned off.
[OFF]/[ON]
[PIXEL REFRESH]It will perform optimization of imaging device and image 
processing.
[SENSOR CLEANING]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to 
the front of the imaging device is performed.
[SHOOT W/O LENS]
It is possible to setup so the shutter will not operate when there is 
no lens on the unit.
[OFF]: You cannot press the shutter button when a lens is not 
attached to the camera body or is not attached 
correctly.
[ON]: Shutter will operate regardless of the lens on the unit.
A
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